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Post by bc2ca on Dec 1, 2020 21:43:36 GMT
Last night DH, DS and I watched the first episode of Alone.  Good Lord, we were scared silly for those guys. I’ve watched all the seasons and they are good! I kind of went on a binge and would watch 3 episodes each night lol. There were definitely more seasons more interesting than others but pretty much enjoyed them all. I agree. All have at least a few contestants we really liked. My least favorite is Season 4 Pairs (family member teams so brothers, spouses, father/son) but you really want to watch the all first four Seasons before Season 5: Redemption. We watched and enjoyed Dolly Parton: Here I Am. Also finished The Queen's Gambit and it drove me nuts to see Sam from Love Actually playing a grown man. I swear he still looks like a twelve year old!  |
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Post by cadoodlebug on Dec 1, 2020 22:04:10 GMT
Is The Bodyguard (show not movie) on Netflix or one of the other streaming services? Sounds good! It was on Netflix when we watched it a while back. |
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Post by dizzycheermom on Dec 1, 2020 22:21:40 GMT
Is The Bodyguard (show not movie) on Netflix or one of the other streaming services? Sounds good! It was on Netflix when we watched it a while back. Thank you! |
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Post by Really Red on Dec 2, 2020 16:42:48 GMT
Started The Flight Attendant on HBO. In the description it is written up as a comedy, drama, thriller. The book is not a comedy, so not sure I’m loving the adaption. Really liked the book so planning to stick it out awhile longer. My daughter and I watched that this week. I didn't know it was a book, so I can see how that would color your expectations. I totally and completely LOVED it. I loved the comedy in it and I loved the actors and I suspect everyone!! I have a million theories and can't wait until tomorrow for two more episodes to drop. I travel a lot so honestly, the terror she has in the opening is so completely comprehensible. There were a few things that I was a little WTF at, but mostly, it was pretty incredible. I highly recommend. |
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Post by cadoodlebug on Dec 2, 2020 17:38:22 GMT
I didn't know it was a book, so I can see how that would color your expectations. I read the book and it really scared me! Definitely no comedic moments. Glad to hear you like it, we'll give it a shot. |
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Post by finaledition on Dec 2, 2020 18:21:32 GMT
I didn't know it was a book, so I can see how that would color your expectations. I read the book and it really scared me! Definitely no comedic moments. Glad to hear you like it, we'll give it a shot. I do like it, it’s following the plot of the book well so far, it’s just trying to get the (dark)comedic vibe that wasn’t in the book. Feeling a bit thrown. But I think this is 10 episodes so guessing I’ll like it more as it goes on. |
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Post by nicolep on Dec 2, 2020 19:21:09 GMT
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Post by cadoodlebug on Dec 2, 2020 19:29:22 GMT
If you have Comcast/Xfinity wait until the show is finished then binge watch the next time they have the free HBO week! Or read the book! |
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Post by nicolep on Dec 2, 2020 20:03:45 GMT
If you have Comcast/Xfinity wait until the show is finished then binge watch the next time they have the free HBO week! Or read the book! I don't. I have cable through Spectrum (no HBO) and NF. I will go through my Libby app and get the book through my library I guess lol. TFS!  |
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Post by Really Red on Dec 2, 2020 20:52:21 GMT
If you have Comcast/Xfinity wait until the show is finished then binge watch the next time they have the free HBO week! Or read the book! I don't. I have cable through Spectrum (no HBO) and NF. I will go through my Libby app and get the book through my library I guess lol. TFS! I think HBO has a 7 free days at any time you want before you purchase or not. You might want to find 7 days where you're not doing a lot and go for it then. The whole season drops before Christmas. I'm guessing since it was a book (and now I want to read it!), that HOPEFULLY, we'll have resolution at the end. |
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Post by nicolep on Dec 2, 2020 22:59:00 GMT
I don't. I have cable through Spectrum (no HBO) and NF. I will go through my Libby app and get the book through my library I guess lol. TFS! I think HBO has a 7 free days at any time you want before you purchase or not. You might want to find 7 days where you're not doing a lot and go for it then. The whole season drops before Christmas. I'm guessing since it was a book (and now I want to read it!), that HOPEFULLY, we'll have resolution at the end. Ok, great! Thanks! |
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Post by teddyw on Dec 3, 2020 1:38:25 GMT
I don't. I have cable through Spectrum (no HBO) and NF. I will go through my Libby app and get the book through my library I guess lol. TFS! I think HBO has a 7 free days at any time you want before you purchase or not. You might want to find 7 days where you're not doing a lot and go for it then. The whole season drops before Christmas. I'm guessing since it was a book (and now I want to read it!), that HOPEFULLY, we'll have resolution at the end. They just had a free weekend this past weekend in Ohio. I have AT&T as my provider. |
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Post by cadoodlebug on Dec 3, 2020 3:33:21 GMT
We just finished the 4th season of Fargo on FX. Truthfully it was our least favorite season of the 4.  |
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Post by teddyw on Dec 3, 2020 12:04:19 GMT
I finished the Undoing. Hugh Grant has really aged.
I started a docuseries about a cult in Oregon last week & can’t remember the name or the streaming service.
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Post by sam9 on Dec 5, 2020 0:05:55 GMT
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Last night I watched the movie The Dressmaker, with Kate Winslet, on Netflix. Worse viewing of the year for me. Stay away. Thank me later.
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Post by scrappintoee on Dec 5, 2020 9:17:28 GMT
If you are into British mystery/detective series, a new favorite is New Tricks. A new division is formed with a female head and three guys who had been put out to pasure, each one with a quirk or two (or three). It is fun to watch Yesss...... "New Tricks" is a gem, isn't it?  Last night my mum put me onto a fabulous British sitcom called 'Mum'. I watched 5 episodes in one night. I can't believe that I hadn't heard about this show before. It is a BBC show and is being shown on ABC here. scrappintoee I think you would *LOVE* it ....THANK YOU for telling me about "Mum!" I'm only halfway through the first epi, and....LOL at all the AWKWARD people gathering at her house before the funeral !!!!!! Her son's girlfriend: " can I borrow some knickers?"  Mum's reaction to everyones' weird / rude / self-centered comments are the best, too! "Mum" trailer : |
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Post by wellway on Dec 5, 2020 10:20:38 GMT
We finished The Undoing (HBO) last night. Wow, what a wild ride! With every little twist we changed our mind on who the killer was. Every time I watch Nicole Kidman in a series or movie, I am reminded how stunningly beautiful she is. And that hair. I saw an article discussing this series and one talking point was her coats and how wonderful they were. www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-55159824 |
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Post by mnmloveli on Dec 5, 2020 18:45:05 GMT
Saw a great movie last night.
LET HIM GO - 4 Stars
(‘20 AppleTv / AmazonPrime / Vudu)
With Kevin Costner & Diane Lane. Tense drama; grandparents vs backwoods cult. Following the loss of their son, a retired sheriff and his wife leave their Montana ranch to rescue their young grandson from the clutches of a dangerous family living off the grid in the Dakotas.
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Post by mnmloveli on Dec 7, 2020 4:43:55 GMT
Happened to catch WONDER (‘17) on TBS and it was awesome. I read the book years ago and loved it too ! Highly recommend.
We also finally started THE QUEENS GAMBIT (‘20 Netflix) and are loving it 4 episodes in.
Finally, just finished watching the first episode of YOUR HONOR with Bryan Cranston on Showtime. It just started tonight and had me on the edge of my seat. Can’t wait for next week !
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Post by dantemia on Dec 7, 2020 6:31:12 GMT
Flight Attendant on HBO Max - so good!
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Post by Jockscrap on Dec 7, 2020 8:06:18 GMT
We just started watching Reckoning on Netflix on Thursday and we’re on episode 6 already. It’s about a serial killer and is keeping us interested and guessing.
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Post by msladibug on Dec 7, 2020 14:24:08 GMT
Just binged on Better Off Ted on Hulu. It kept me laughing. Best watched when you got a buzz goin on.
I loved Grace and Frankie on Netflix. Binged on that too.
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Post by teddyw on Dec 7, 2020 14:54:50 GMT
Flight Attendant on HBO Max - so good! Does this get better as it goes along? I can’t get into it. |
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Post by finaledition on Dec 7, 2020 16:03:30 GMT
Flight Attendant on HBO Max - so good! Does this get better as it goes along? I can’t get into it. I’m on episode 4 and I’m still not loving it. Seems like such a letdown after watching The Undoing. |
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Post by AussieMeg on Dec 11, 2020 0:57:59 GMT
If anyone is a fan of Tim Minchin, or even if you're not, you should watch the Australian drama series ' Upright'. It was wonderful. It was on pay TV here late last year, and I just found out that it is now on Prime for US viewers. It's only 8 episodes. |
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Post by Layce on Dec 12, 2020 12:53:46 GMT
Watched I’m Your Woman last night. Not really riveting but we thought it was good. It’s a mom on the run, married to the mob type of scenario. Dark.
Recommend.
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Post by mnmloveli on Dec 12, 2020 19:03:04 GMT
Finished The Queens Gambit and loved it ! 5 Stars for us.
Also watched a few good movies between yesterday and today so far:
GREENLAND (‘20 Netflix/AmazP) Gerard Butler. 4 Stars.
HONEST THIEF (Oct ‘20 AmazonP) Liam Neeson. 4 Stars.
THE BOOK OF HENRY (‘17 Hulu/AmazP/HBO) Really sad part in the middle for about 15 minutes which made it 4 stars and not a 5 star for us.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Dec 12, 2020 19:23:08 GMT
Finished The Queens Gambit and loved it ! 5 Stars for us. Definitely in our top 3 this year along with My Octopus Teacher. |
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Post by SweetieBugs on Dec 12, 2020 21:52:07 GMT
Finished The Queens Gambit and loved it ! 5 Stars for us. THE BOOK OF HENRY (‘17 Hulu/AmazP/HBO) Really sad part in the middle for about 15 minutes which made it 4 stars and not a 5 star for us. The Queen's Gambit 😀😀😀😀. The book of Henry 😔😔😔😔. I saw this one several years ago. Very touching. |
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Post by pjaye on Dec 12, 2020 22:28:15 GMT
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Last night I watched the movie The Dressmaker, with Kate Winslet, on Netflix. Worse viewing of the year for me. Stay away. Thank me later. Not really a PSA...because I loved the book and the film. I would much rather have had an Aussie actress in the role though, but Kate still did OK. I'd definitely encourage others to try it. Every time I watch Nicole Kidman in a series or movie, I am reminded how stunningly beautiful she is. And that hair. I though she was starting to look really odd after all that botox and filler - most of the time her mouth was open which is usually due to botox. Plus that isn't her real hair and I found it very disturbing because in every other shot that part changed. She's blonde now, which I assume is to help cover the grey and when you see photos of her, her hair is a lot thinner than that. She used to have a mass of red curls when she was younger, but her hair hasn't looked like that for quite a few years now. When she isn't wearing a wig or has extensions, this is what her hair looks like |
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