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Post by AndoII on Dec 7, 2020 3:44:36 GMT
The new Fargo (SE4) is a bit disappointing, compared to previous series. Maybe it's my problem that I can't really take Chris Rock seriously in crime roles. Not because he's a bad actor, but I always found him a very funny stand-up comedian, and he doesn't look like he has a bad bone in him, tbh.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2020 20:16:55 GMT
Series 1 and series 2(especially) of Fargo were top telly but the slide had already started with Ewan McGregor in the 3rd series.
Although ok they could never keep it up in terms of quality and originality.
I will watch the 4th one however 👍
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Post by AndoII on Dec 8, 2020 1:50:15 GMT
^Thought the SE1 with Billy Bob Thornton as the hitman was brilliant. I've gone back and watched it a few times already.
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Dec 8, 2020 7:21:17 GMT
Yeah, great track record. Even "a bit disappointing" is probably still well worth a watch
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Post by personunknown on Dec 8, 2020 17:24:32 GMT
Falling Down
Probably wouldn't be made today due to changing attitudes and sensitivities. But all the same this is a riveting watch as white everyman Michael Douglas loses his job, family and sanity and goes on the rampage.
10/10
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Post by stu77 on Dec 8, 2020 17:33:06 GMT
Falling Down Probably wouldn't be made today due to changing attitudes and sensitivities. But all the same this is a riveting watch as white everyman Michael Douglas loses his job, family and sanity and goes on the rampage. 10/10 Immensely quotable film
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Dec 8, 2020 17:42:04 GMT
Falling Down Probably wouldn't be made today due to changing attitudes and sensitivities. But all the same this is a riveting watch as white everyman Michael Douglas loses his job, family and sanity and goes on the rampage. 10/10 Immensely quotable film Not seen it since it came out but would be interested to see how it stands up
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2020 21:57:12 GMT
The Liberator.
Part Tron, Part Band of Brothers and Part Pink Floyd style animation ala 'The Wall'.
This is a strange one as it's animation and live action mixed in an almost surreal way..
It shouldn't really work but it does.
This is a World War 2 drama about a group of American GI's fighting across Europe.
Although, this has been done before this is no gung ho adventure as the politics of the characters are quite sound as is the narrative.
This is unique and memorable.
9/10
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Dec 27, 2020 12:14:09 GMT
Looking forward to....
Charlie Brooker's Death to 2020
which hit Netflix this very day (27 December 2020)
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Post by personunknown on Dec 27, 2020 13:24:17 GMT
^^ Halfway through it. Brooker doesn't appear himself but big names like Hugh Grant, Samuel Jackson, Tracey Ulmann play characters reflecting on the dreadful year. A departure from Screenwipe as it's made for the world market. Patchy but snort through your nose laughs are regular. I kept reflecting on how hard it actually is to parody such a weird year.
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Dec 27, 2020 14:15:48 GMT
^^ Halfway through it. Brooker doesn't appear himself but big names like Hugh Grant, Samuel Jackson, Tracey Ulmann play characters reflecting on the dreadful year. A departure from Screenwipe as it's made for the world market. Patchy but snort through your nose laughs are regular. I kept reflecting on how hard it actually is to parody such a weird year. Thanks PU It's a shame he's not done a Screen Wipe for 2020 as I suspect his schtick will be somewhat diluted by going for a global audience Gonna miss Barry Shitpeas and Philomena Cunk
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Post by personunknown on Dec 27, 2020 16:04:48 GMT
Cunk actress is in it under another guise. Just finished it, many critics have given it poor reviews but it's alright. The 'woke' youtuber played by the Stranger Things actor sums up my despair of young people at the moment.
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Post by Lord Emsworth on Dec 29, 2020 11:40:51 GMT
Halfway through Death to 2020. Brooker doesn't appear himself but big names like Hugh Grant, Samuel Jackson, Tracey Ulmann play characters reflecting on the dreadful year. A departure from Screenwipe as it's made for the world market. Patchy but snort through your nose laughs are regular. I kept reflecting on how hard it actually is to parody such a weird year. Definitely worth a watch, even if it is just a diluted version of Screen Wipe geared to an international audience Samuel Jackson and Hugh Grant are both very good
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Post by personunknown on Jan 2, 2021 17:26:04 GMT
Dredd
Unlike the Stallone travesty this sticks close to the comic strip. Karl Urban plays the titular Judge dispensing justice to some very bad baddies. Futuristic shoot em up, great for a winters afternoon watch.
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Post by stu77 on Jan 12, 2021 23:18:26 GMT
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