Shawn Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 That is exactly the category in which The Butler belongs. I can't believe Hollywood still feels compelled to lavish tons of awards on such simple-minded, manipulative drivel. For the record The Butler didn't win any major awards, it didn't get a single Oscar or Golden Globe nomination and the critics didn't like it either, it has a 47 metacritic score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duaneiac Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 That is exactly the category in which The Butler belongs. I can't believe Hollywood still feels compelled to lavish tons of awards on such simple-minded, manipulative drivel. For the record The Butler didn't win any major awards, it didn't get a single Oscar or Golden Globe nomination and the critics didn't like it either, it has a 47 metacritic score. Thanks for setting the record straight. It's been years since I lost interest in all award shows, so I really don't follow who wins at them. I somehow had the idea that this film was an award winner. I am very happy to be informed that is not the case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhoots Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Season 2 of The Bridge starts tonight.I'll be watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulstation1 Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Boyz N The Hood I've seen this movie over 50 times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 I binge watched the rest of Community over the past several days, probably my 3rd time through the first 3 seasons and it was the second time seeing 4 & 5. Really looking forward to season 6! Now to figure out something else funny to watch, I'm burned out on dramatic series right now. Need escapism.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinuta Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Season 2 of The Bridge starts tonight. I'll be watching. I started the first episode but realized I couldn't make much sense of it without going back and watching the end of season one. Anyone watching without having seen the first season will be quickly lost methinks, it offers zero catch up assistance to new viewers. Found this a bit dull. The central story-line was a bit thin, padded out by joining the dots on as many key civil rights events as they could get the main characters involved in. I wish they'd put the 90s series 'I'll Fly Away' on DVD. Now that series had real depth. I avoided this, it looked like something as manipulative as Forrest Gump. No thanks. Forrest Gump was better. That's for sure but I'm in the embarrassed minority who actually liked FG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhoots Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 We watched season 1 of The Bridge.Having said that we're going to rewatch the first episode of season 2.The new "villain" was in Run Lola Run back in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Scandal - season one. Since I've caught up with The Good Wife I have an opening for a female driven lawyer show, this one seems to fit the bill nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 LOVE Scandal. Over the top, but the acting makes that fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinuta Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Scandal - season one. Since I've caught up with The Good Wife I have an opening for a female driven lawyer show, this one seems to fit the bill nicely. Scandal is great entertainment, you have a huge treat in store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Head Man Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Went to see this yesterday....preposterous plot, poor acting. Shame really because I was looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Lark Ascending Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 (edited) Episode two of The Honourable Woman. I'm not sure I know what is going on but I'm hooked (reminds me of those puzzling series of yesteryear like GBH and The Singing Detective (without the singing or surrealism)). Edited July 11, 2014 by A Lark Ascending Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Soulstation1 Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Randy Watson & Sexual Chocolate Straight funny!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhoots Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Orange Is The New Black - season 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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xybert Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Season 2 of The Bridge starts tonight. I'll be watching. I started the first episode but realized I couldn't make much sense of it without going back and watching the end of season one. Anyone watching without having seen the first season will be quickly lost methinks, it offers zero catch up assistance to new viewers. Found this a bit dull. The central story-line was a bit thin, padded out by joining the dots on as many key civil rights events as they could get the main characters involved in. I wish they'd put the 90s series 'I'll Fly Away' on DVD. Now that series had real depth. I avoided this, it looked like something as manipulative as Forrest Gump. No thanks. Forrest Gump was better. That's for sure but I'm in the embarrassed minority who actually liked FG. I was surprised to find out how disliked Forrest Gump is (online, at least). People really hate it! I mean, every movie has it's detractors, but considering that i always thought it was a universally loved classic it was initially quite jarring how often it gets brought up as an example of a straight up bad movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Lark Ascending Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 (edited) BBC2 TV doc: "The Men Who Made Us Spend" Part 1 Hardly news, but chilling - a history of 20thC consumerism and the techniques used by business to ensure goods have short lives so we buy and buy again. Didn't know about the early 20thC light bulb cartel who artificially reduced the life of bulbs by well over half. If you've ever wondered why you've bought 5 different versions of 'King of Blue' or why you've convinced yourself that you need ten Beethoven cycles then the answer is here. Episode 1: 'Red Bones' Standard British whodunnit but, as with so many of these series, made enjoyable by distinctive landscapes and endearing characters. "Midsomer Murders" with atrocious weather (and ferries). Edited July 15, 2014 by A Lark Ascending Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 Friends: Season 2. "You partied with Hootie and the Blowfish?!?!?!?!?" Has there ever been a more white, middle-class show than Friends? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 LOL!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erwbol Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 (edited) I don't get this joke, and, fortunately, I never saw a whole episode of Friends. American comedies can be torture, and being force-fed Friends should be considered a crime against humanity. Edited July 21, 2014 by erwbol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinuta Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 (edited) I don't get this joke, and, fortunately, I never saw a whole episode of Friends. American comedies can be torture, and being force-fed Friends should be considered a crime against humanity. I remember visiting my brother and his family in UK . They watched this programme and their non stop chuckles and guffaws left me quite bewildered. They couldn't understand why we sat there stony faced. Talk about reverse culture shock. That's my take on ' Friends'. Edited July 21, 2014 by kinuta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinuta Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 The Strain Total crap but done with enough style to keep me watching for now. The kid in the bath scene was a WTF rating of 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alankin Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 I could never manage to watch an entire episode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duaneiac Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Friends: Season 2. "You partied with Hootie and the Blowfish?!?!?!?!?" Has there ever been a more white, middle-class show than Friends? "Has there ever been a more white, middle-class show than Friends?" Well, not if you don't count Leave It To Beaver, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, Our Miss Brooks, The Andy Griffith Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show, The Patty Duke Show, Family Affair, The Brady Bunch, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Bob Newhart Show, Happy Days, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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