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I was speaking mostly from an effects standpoint, where most films of its kind fail to date well. Speaking mostly about the flying and basically anything that used wire work, which comes off as sloppy in an era with more technical prowess in choreography. The stories were already nutty, so I won't hold that against them.
Despite being made fifty years ago, the things I think that make the early Connery films by Young so timeless is how they reigned in the more exaggerated and cartoonish elements that would weigh down future entries, and focused on plots that felt grounded for all their escapism and grandeur (how Fleming's books feel to me, too). Not to mention that the same issues that plague Bond in those movies (space races, deceitful spy games, nuclear threats) are those that are currently in the headlines of today's papers, the latter two being of pressing concern right this very moment. So when watching the Connery Bonds it's easy to get the sense that nothing ever changes, and that's usually because it doesn't. ;)
It would be great to see it carry on in some form with the remaining characters?
Last 2 episodes of the current season of "The X Files". Thoroughly enjoyed the series. I must say overall I have that Dallas/Bobby Ewing thing going on though which I cannot shake.
Don't see why they couldn't. Production cost might be an issue with a period TV series, but as far as I know, Inspector George Gently has been quite popular.
Just stumbled on this on BBC4 so checked YouTube and found it on there it's a good watch for Spy fans, I suspect there maybe a few spy fans on here.
If you haven't seen this yet, do yourself a favor and go into it blind and binge through the entirety of it. Incredible stuff, one of my favorite new shows in the last few years. Very happy to hear season two is already filming, I'm dying for more.
Season five just started on TV here, with the first episode airing tonight. Brilliant as always, and a good episode to kick off the new season. Can't wait to see the rest of the episodes in the coming weeks!
It's nice to hear Matthew Sweet still fighting the good fight for Dalton. Though I did laugh at the comments surrounding Deadlier Than The Male. Far worse things are done to the men, by the women, than the men referring to the women as "birds".
Got up to episode six yesterday and was quite enjoying this. It's a bit slow and prodding in parts (mainly when the present timeline is getting good and it jumps to a dull flashback), yet for the most part the show is really intriguing. It's quite scary (and dare I say plausible), the thought of a dystopian/totalitarian society like this. The acting is terrific, as is the script - Reed Morano really knows how to direct, too, and it's all accented very nicely by the sharp cinematography. From the opening chase scene, I knew this was going to be a visually stunning show. It's quite unnerving, too, how the most vicious of acts are presented in the slightest, most casual way, and how I'm always awaiting everything to truly go downhill and spell doom and gloom for some of those in the main cast. Kudos to Joseph Fiennes, too; don't see him too often, but I've been digging him in this. Can't tell if he's everything the show seems to say he is, or if there's something much more sinister (or surprisingly good) about him.
I really enjoyed it, too. Season two was pretty solid but lacking in subtle ways for me, hoping season three improves on those issues that a lot seemed to have. Enjoy!
Criticising older films now just does not work, you can acknowledge aspects though you have to view a film according to the time it was made.
Upto episode 5 of Season 1 of Stranger Things it's an interesting show certainly channels Spielberg directed and produced films.
Utterly brilliant in my opinion. Visually stunning, great music, thrilling throughout and a stellar, pun intended, performance by Heida Reed as Stella.
Feels a bit like Michael Mann meets Scandinavian Noir. Excellent stuff, highly recommended.
Interesting! Haven't caught that one. Looks like it's on Viaplay here, which I unfortunately don't have a subscription to. Considering getting Viaplay, so I'll definitely check it out if I do.
Maybe @Thunderfinger have seen it?
That was interesting! Incredibly strange to see Murray as himself, and not in character as The Pub Landlord.
I don t have Viaplay, either. Or anything similar.
Will have to check it out.
I will have to check this on Netflix I was quite impressed by the trailer
I have to agree with @SaintMark, this show is actually pretty good. The best comparison I can make for this show is to the reimaged Battlestar Galactica. The new Lost In Space is a bit darker and less campy than it's original counterpart. My only complaint so far is the daughter, Penny Robinson, she's kinda annoying at times with her quips. It took me half an episode to realize that the dad, John Robinson, is played by Toby Stephens, the villain from DAD. He's very good in this.
I've been binge watching this for the first time since 2005. Recently I stopped at a goodwill store and found seasons 1-3 on DVD for 3 bucks each (!) so I had to buy them! The only problem I now I have to hop on eBay and get the rest, lol.
I had forgotten how good this show was, excluding the final season when it just lost its way. I especially loved 'the Carver' plotline.
I'll never forget watching the Season 2 finale with my friend in college on TV when
Dr. Christian Troy is probably the most 'likable asshole' on TV! He's such a bastard and yet he's my favorite character! Julian McMahon who played him, was even one of the many possible contenders for James Bond in Casino Royale :-O But to be fair, I'm sure he was near the bottom of the list.... I do remember his name being thrown around though.
It would have been the second time we had an Aussie in the role- I have to admit, he doesn't look bad in the picture, but of course I love Craig.
But back to Nip/Tuck, if there's one show that could use a 'reunion episode', it's this!! I'd love to see what became of Matt. That moron was probably the biggest fuck-up in the history of television! Let's see.... he attempted to circumcise himself, he unknowingly slept with a transgender woman, became a Scientologist, a meth cook, and even a fucking MIME. I mean good lord, Matt!
Based on Dan Simmons huge novel, this has been a brilliantly gruelling series. The suffering of the men and the harsh environment on the ill fated expedition is very well realised.
Very gruesome in places with an array of interesting characters. Great acting all around especially from the reliable Jared Harris.
Let down by a very unconvincing CGI monster that worked better unseen, this is still a very impressive production. Period detail is very well done and it's an eerie, riveting watch.
The Wire
Probably shouldn't have started this while tackling so many other shows at the same time, but oh well. It was high time (no pun intended) I gave this show a shot, as I think it's one of the final HBO classics I haven't gotten around to seeing, and I'm really enjoying it so far. Already noticing several crossover actors from other HBO shows, mainly Oz, which is always more than welcome.