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Post by tonyroma on Jun 19, 2024 9:20:32 GMT -5
I haven't heard anything good about the acolyte. I'm sure I'll break down and watch eventually I’ve been more patient with it than most. I didn’t like last night’s episode at all. A character did a 180° on that character’s arc that didn’t seem very plausible at all (but doesn’t appear to be a psych-out either). The big hubbub is mostly about a plot point being centered on a coven of Force-witches (not Nightsisters) who are lesbians. However, the show doesn’t make it explicit that they’re lesbians. Only the show-runner makes it clear they are in interviews. The show itself leaves it open to some interpretation. Sort of like how The Legend of Korra in the Avatar series handled it at the end of the show. But the scenes with the Force-witches are poorly done regardless. There’s some really corny scenes such as them chanting a silly song about “the power of one, the power of two, the power of many” and its just goofy lesbians or not. I’ve seen plenty of bad acting and dialogue in the other Star Wars shows. That’s why I cut The Acolyte some slack. Andor it isn’t. (Andor is excellent BTW if you haven’t watched it). Just started Andor , first Star Wars I’ve watched after Boba Fet and Mando. Starts off a little dark a little gritty. I’m good with that.
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Post by bullfrog on Jun 19, 2024 9:42:15 GMT -5
I’ve been more patient with it than most. I didn’t like last night’s episode at all. A character did a 180° on that character’s arc that didn’t seem very plausible at all (but doesn’t appear to be a psych-out either). The big hubbub is mostly about a plot point being centered on a coven of Force-witches (not Nightsisters) who are lesbians. However, the show doesn’t make it explicit that they’re lesbians. Only the show-runner makes it clear they are in interviews. The show itself leaves it open to some interpretation. Sort of like how The Legend of Korra in the Avatar series handled it at the end of the show. But the scenes with the Force-witches are poorly done regardless. There’s some really corny scenes such as them chanting a silly song about “the power of one, the power of two, the power of many” and its just goofy lesbians or not. I’ve seen plenty of bad acting and dialogue in the other Star Wars shows. That’s why I cut The Acolyte some slack. Andor it isn’t. (Andor is excellent BTW if you haven’t watched it). Just started Andor , first Star Wars I’ve watched after Boba Fet and Mando. Starts off a little dark a little gritty. I’m good with that. It will get more so. And some of the acting and plot points will be really top notch. Way more sophisticated than Star Wars deserves (and I’m a die-hard SW fan, but SW has always been corny with bad acting and dialogue. Andor is more like a Tom Clancy novel that just happens to be set in the SW universe). Obi Wan, Ashoka, and Boba Fett had some abysmal acting and plot points. Although everything with Hayden Christensen as Anakin/Vader is worth watching in Obi Wan and Ashoka. He’s actually a good actor when George Lucas isn’t doing the writing or directing. And Ashoka is worth watching only if you’re a fan of some of the animated shows and Grand Admiral Thrawn. Thrawn is well done in live-action.
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Post by olmucky on Jun 19, 2024 9:51:16 GMT -5
It’s cyclical for me and it’s hard to keep my interest. Right now, nada. Been doing home projects/repair Daughter wants to resume The Originals but we can’t get our schedules together.
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Post by olmucky on Jun 19, 2024 9:51:53 GMT -5
Yup. Season 1 was outstanding. 2 was solid.
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Post by Mango Man on Aug 28, 2024 20:22:23 GMT -5
Just started watching Dark Winds on Netflix. Good show we're into season 2 eps 3.
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Post by mapper on Aug 28, 2024 20:53:45 GMT -5
Vikings, jack ryan, justified, Sarah Connor chronicles, merlin, the Americans, blindside, fallout
The original justified I thought was better than the later justified city primeval.
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Post by PolarsStepdad on Aug 28, 2024 21:28:17 GMT -5
On season 3 or 4 of fringe. No idea how I missed this one.
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Post by linemannf on Aug 28, 2024 21:44:33 GMT -5
Just got through watching Troppo, thought it was pretty good.
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Post by cadman on Aug 29, 2024 5:07:53 GMT -5
Watching Yellowstone on Peacock. I usually search for old movies. Just saw The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance the other day.
Saw Travolta's new movie Cash Out, which was o.k., but not great. But it was a freebie.
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Post by cadman on Aug 29, 2024 5:10:41 GMT -5
The Diplomat was fun. And I forgot The Americans - excellent show. Anyone watch Reacher? So much better than the movies with Tom Cruise. Yes and it is better than the movies. with Tom Cruise. New Season will be out early next year.
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Post by nuevowavo on Aug 29, 2024 12:46:12 GMT -5
The Diplomat was fun. And I forgot The Americans - excellent show. Anyone watch Reacher? So much better than the movies with Tom Cruise. Yes and it is better than the movies. with Tom Cruise. New Season will be out early next year.
Alan Ritchson who played Reacher was also great in The Umbrella Academy. Very funny.
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Post by gogittum on Aug 29, 2024 16:32:26 GMT -5
The wife watches stuff. I'm mostly HGTV, Food Network, book reading, a little Family Feud for mindless distraction. Give Magnolia a try. Much of the same kind of stuff as HGTV, but bypasses commercials on my YouTube TV. I think we agreed on this before, but among my top favorites is Wayne Carini's "Chasing Classic Cars" on Motor Trend Channel. You'll go nuts over the cars he plays with on a regular basis.
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Post by illinoisfisherman on Aug 29, 2024 16:42:31 GMT -5
Wish I had more time to watch stuff. Up early and when I’m done I just want to eat and go to bed. Old age catching up with me. I used to be able to do 19 hour days. Now 12 busts my butt.
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Post by tag on Aug 29, 2024 17:10:08 GMT -5
On season 3 or 4 of fringe. No idea how I missed this one. Fringe is probably my favorite series. Speaking of wondering how I missed watching, I’m currently on season 3 of Dexter. Pretty solid show. others to watch: Bloodline, a good Florida show. Hell on Wheels, western series centered around building the railroad Fauda, Israeli mosad style series
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Post by PolarsStepdad on Aug 29, 2024 17:50:37 GMT -5
On season 3 or 4 of fringe. No idea how I missed this one. Fringe is probably my favorite series. Speaking of wondering how I missed watching, I’m currently on season 3 of Dexter. Pretty solid show. others to watch: Bloodline, a good Florida show. Hell on Wheels, western series centered around building the railroad Fauda, Israeli mosad style series Damn Hell on Wheels made me look for a Colt Navy 1861. If I could have found one that fires .38 I probably would have bought it. Of course it would be funny to hear a burglar explain to the ER staff he was shot with an antique using .36 cap and ball 🤣🤣 I really enjoyed Jack Ryan. It'd be cool for them to come back now after a break and do another 2 or 3 season run.
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