What are you watching? The thread about what you're watching.

[econeuler]

Been meaning to watch Firefly, seems like a modern classic!

It's the greatest show EVER.

Let's say   Rickn'Morty is 1x.
Outlaw Star = 15x
C-Bebop = 17x
Startrek TNG = 20x
Firefly = 999^999x

Firefly's greatness was not at all intentional,  it just HAPPENED that way.  You could tell from the setup, the plot, the budget, if it were ANYONE ELSE besides that set of actors, the show would be ****..

I highly doubt it could be replicated without  God's ordained character chemistry.

That is great, now I have to watch it  Battlestar Galactica has been a previous favorite, so if it's as good or better I've found my new show! Thanks!

[tp4tissue]

Just watched Underwater. I liked, nice horror/ci-fi.

Tp4 also watched Underwater, buhhh only cuz  Kristen Stewart.

[fohat.digs]

Battlestar Galactica has been a previous favorite

No TV science fiction will ever have the lasting and cultural impact of Star Trek TOS, but the Battlestar Galactica reboot is certainly the best science fiction TV show ever.

It was huge, deep, well-developed, and had a long (arguably too long) story arc. Firefly, by comparison, was all-too-brief and quite intimate, so they are at extreme ends of the spectrum both conceptually and in execution.

Firefly was cut very abruptly and wrapped up much later but swiftly in a posthumous movie, while Battlestar went on seemingly forever with a constellation of spin-offs.

My complaint about Battlestar was that the plot and script quality fell off about halfway through the run, and I didn't like the conclusion, but it was inevitable that it stumbled at the finish line. It did conclude vastly better than the original, though.

[tp4tissue]

The problem with battlestar was their hillary clinton. 

[Darthbaggins]

TB was weird
What the hell was that episode.. couldn't even describe it to a child because of how inappropriate it was

satisfied my need for violence

That last episode was awesome and hilarious (in certain scenes).  But now there is a new player loose in the show.

[econeuler]

No TV science fiction will ever have the lasting and cultural impact of Star Trek TOS

Would you still recommend it, or is it sort of not as 'good' any more?

[fohat.digs]

Star Trek - The Original Series

Would you still recommend it, or is it sort of not as 'good' any more?

Oh certainly, in my opinion it has aged extraordinarily well.

But it is imperative that it be judged in perspective of its time and place, and recognize that it never took itself too seriously.

[tp4tissue]

No TV science fiction will ever have the lasting and cultural impact of Star Trek TOS

Would you still recommend it, or is it sort of not as 'good' any more?

It's watchable given Context,   an old show, old format. It's very slow and the acting was very nonchalant. 

In general you have to have alot of patience to get through it if you're used to modern show pacing.

I don't consider it critical viewing for non-hardcore Trek fans.

TNG, DS9 are the 2 primary.

[fohat.digs]

The Next Generation was a lame Star Trek wannabe sequel.

They used 4 actors in an attempt to replace Spock (a first officer, a science officer, an "alien", and a mind-reader) and failed miserably.

Plus Picard was a total wimp in comparison to Kirk.

PS - and the holo-deck was hideous and useless new fabrication and idiotic distraction, in my opinion

[Leslieann]

Plus Picard was a total wimp in comparison to Kirk.

Sorry, no.
Kirk was not the strong man, he's the male idea of an alpha male, punch first, f*ck second. He's not a strong man he's a frat boy. Most of the officers on that ship were horrible, even if it did make for good TV. 

Remember it was a science mission, that meant first contact and diplomatic. What was Kirk diplomatic about,sharing his fist and his wang? TNG is far more realistic in how a ship would actually run during peacetime or during a science expedition.

[iri]

he's the male idea of an alpha male

There are gender specific ideas of an alpha male?

[econeuler]

Star Trek - The Original Series

Would you still recommend it, or is it sort of not as 'good' any more?

Oh certainly, in my opinion it has aged extraordinarily well.

But it is imperative that it be judged in perspective of its time and place, and recognize that it never took itself too seriously.

I'll check it out then 

No TV science fiction will ever have the lasting and cultural impact of Star Trek TOS

Would you still recommend it, or is it sort of not as 'good' any more?

It's watchable given Context,   an old show, old format. It's very slow and the acting was very nonchalant. 

In general you have to have alot of patience to get through it if you're used to modern show pacing.

I don't consider it critical viewing for non-hardcore Trek fans.

TNG, DS9 are the 2 primary.

I see, that is kind of what I was expecting! But I will give it a go 

[fohat.digs]

even if it did make for good TV. 

But isn't this what it is really all about?

And never forget the context of all mid-1960s TV. This was the immediate successor to cowboys and Indians.

[noisyturtle]

Rewatching The League. It gets way funnier after s01, and it's fun to see where Nick Kroll and Jason Mantzoukas started in tv. I don't care anything about fantasy football, but the show's vibe reminds me a little of Always Sunny.

[Leslieann]

Watched The Social Dilemma on Netflicks
If you haven't watch it, I'd highly suggest it, they really need to put this up for free for everyone to watch.

I try and keep up where this tech is going and even I was a bit shocked how far things have gone.

[econeuler]

Has anyone seen any good shows featuring programming/it/hacking/engineering?
I've seen Silicon valley and Mr Robot, would recommend both!

Watched The Social Dilemma on Netflicks
If you haven't watch it, I'd highly suggest it, they really need to put this up for free for everyone to watch.

I try and keep up where this tech is going and even I was a bit shocked how far things have gone.

Super interesting, hadn't heard about this one! It is indeed new times, will be interesting to see how the world develops!

[noisyturtle]

Did you know David Lynch has a YT channel where he gives daily weather reports, a positive message, and a lucky number? Guaranteed to improve your life or your money back.
https://www.youtube.com/c/DAVIDLYNCHTHEATER/featured

[romevi]

Twin Peaks for the first time. Just finished the second season. My god, that was probably the best television programming I've ever seen. It may be my favorite show.

[noisyturtle]

I'm enjoying this The Boys and Stranger Things crossover, 11 is a head exploding maniac )

Twin Peaks for the first time. Just finished the second season. My god, that was probably the best television programming I've ever seen. It may be my favorite show.

the first season is so good, seen it through 4x but I have never once finished the second

[aleck]

I've been watching The Mentallist with my dad lately at dinner time and I have to say it is fun enough, sadly it's all just random episodes thrown randomly at our old CRT.
I fricking hate Patrick sometimes though, he infuriates me so much when he gets all cocky.

[greys]

Two Doors Down. Comedy set in Glasgow with a superb cast, hilarious in places.

[noisyturtle]

Fargo S04

It's good don't get me wrong. Very character driven, the plot is fast.
The thing is it doesn't feel like Fargo. There's no crime, there's no detective, it doesn't take place in North Dakoda. It just feels like a completely different series at this point, it has essentially become Boardwalk Empire with snow.

I'm not a fan of this direction for the show, but it is not bad either. The first 2 seasons were still great.

[absyrd]

Borat.

[tp4tissue]

Watchn' dis' tv drama,   and they jus'killed the hottest character..

/Super mad right now..

This dude threw a bunch of knives at her.

[tp4tissue]

Bah..knew it,  the actress was killed off because she's too old.  29yrs old.  The two other main leads are only 22 / 24 ..

Film industry.. sigh....

[Kavik]

Twin Peaks for the first time. Just finished the second season. My god, that was probably the best television programming I've ever seen. It may be my favorite show.

It's a real shame it was canceled. I remember liking season 2 more than season 1 actually. I went to Twede's Diner and Snoqualmie Falls in 2012 after watching the show, which was neat. The coffee was not damn fine though; it was actually not great at all.

Did you know David Lynch has a YT channel where he gives daily weather reports, a positive message, and a lucky number? Guaranteed to improve your life or your money back.
https://www.youtube.com/c/DAVIDLYNCHTHEATER/featured

Wow, he's aged a bit! What an odd channel, but what has Lynch done that's not odd?

[Leslieann]

Just finished The Comedy Store, a Showtime documentary about the comedy club in L.A. where pretty much everyone gets started in comedy.
It was really good, it covers quite a lot of the greats, Robin Williams, Sam Kinison, Richard Pryor, Dice.... 

I also was watching Veep, that was pretty good as well.

[noisyturtle]

Truth Seekers on Amazon. I actually kinda like it so far.

Amazon's been better than NF lately with their original content lately imo. Good with shows at any rate, they still don't quite seem to have the knack for movies yet. All their movies still feel like indie films.

[tp4tissue]

I also was watching Veep, that was pretty good as well.

uhoh,  LLann's gonna go all political on us and try to take overs the Gekha

[yui]

Bah..knew it,  the actress was killed off because she's too old.  29yrs old.  The two other main leads are only 22 / 24 ..

Film industry.. sigh....

i am the only one who is mostly age agnostic? i often do have trouble giving an age, especially to women, between 20ish to 35ish looks the same age to me... pretty annoying, although some find it flattering
and is this thread only for films and series or high quality youtube stuff can go here too?

[tp4tissue]

Bah..knew it,  the actress was killed off because she's too old.  29yrs old.  The two other main leads are only 22 / 24 ..

Film industry.. sigh....

i am the only one who is mostly age agnostic? i often do have trouble giving an age, especially to women, between 20ish to 35ish looks the same age to me... pretty annoying, although some find it flattering
and is this thread only for films and series or high quality youtube stuff can go here too?

visually we're mostly recognizing age by the wrinkles. So AFK , with cosmetics,  online/digital with Adob.

[yui]

visually we're mostly recognizing age by the wrinkles. So AFK , with cosmetics,  online/digital with Adob.

well i know that mostly on video/photo/film it is useless to even try to guess an age, i was talking IRL. although given your aversion for the outside, you may not be seeing too many peoples IRL i may need to take more attention to wrinkles, so to be sure not to date a 40 years old by mistake

[tp4tissue]

well i know that mostly on video/photo/film it is useless to even try to guess an age, i was talking IRL. although given your aversion for the outside, you may not be seeing too many peoples IRL i may need to take more attention to wrinkles, so to be sure not to date a 40 years old by mistake

LOLOL. I don't think there are that many 40yr old women still dating. By that point, they'd have just picked a lane and rolled it.

[Leslieann]

I also was watching Veep, that was pretty good as well.

uhoh,  LLann's gonna go all political on us and try to take overs the Gekha

Politics is like sex and religion, only to be discussed among consenting adults in small groups.

LOLOL. I don't think there are that many 40yr old women still dating. By that point, they'd have just picked a lane and rolled it.

If you truly believe that, NEVER go work at a retirement home.

[yui]

LOLOL. I don't think there are that many 40yr old women still dating. By that point, they'd have just picked a lane and rolled it.

If you truly believe that, NEVER go work at a retirement home.

Retirement homes are a special case though, widows are back in the dating pool not from their own volition. but at work i had 3 40+ years old try to hit on me sooo, they exist yeah, and being 25 i politely declined, not that i would only date my age but a 15 years gap may be a bit large, 5 years older seems like the sweet spot (maybe a bit TMI, sorry)

[tp4tissue]

LOLOL. I don't think there are that many 40yr old women still dating. By that point, they'd have just picked a lane and rolled it.

If you truly believe that, NEVER go work at a retirement home.

Retirement homes are a special case though, widows are back in the dating pool not from their own volition. but at work i had 3 40+ years old try to hit on me sooo, they exist yeah, and being 25 i politely declined, not that i would only date my age but a 15 years gap may be a bit large, 5 years older seems like the sweet spot (maybe a bit TMI, sorry)

Are you sure they were single, could have husbands with affairs, and you're the revenge token.

Some females also have this outward persona which is like that  ONLY to the extent to get stuff from you like, m0ar labor.

[Leslieann]

Retirement homes are a special case though, widows are back in the dating pool not from their own volition. but at work i had 3 40+ years old try to hit on me sooo, they exist yeah, and being 25 i politely declined, not that i would only date my age but a 15 years gap may be a bit large, 5 years older seems like the sweet spot (maybe a bit TMI, sorry)

As you get older, the age gap becomes less and less of an issue.

10 years at 50 is not the same at 10 years at 20.

[noisyturtle]

The Eric Andre Show s05 - Still the best damn talk show on television. There's not one single episode of TEAS that doesn't get a legit uncontrollable laugh from me, even after repeted viewings. It's the type of show for me that I can watch an infinite number of times and never get tired of. There's very few shows like that for me. Breaking Bad and Wildboyz are the only other two I can think of off the top of my head.

[phinix]

Retirement homes are a special case though, widows are back in the dating pool not from their own volition. but at work i had 3 40+ years old try to hit on me sooo, they exist yeah, and being 25 i politely declined, not that i would only date my age but a 15 years gap may be a bit large, 5 years older seems like the sweet spot (maybe a bit TMI, sorry)

As you get older, the age gap becomes less and less of an issue.

10 years at 50 is not the same at 10 years at 20.

Yep, when getting older, time flies.. and its not because you're having fun



I'm watching Frasier.

[rozilla]

just finished the last season of Mr Robot and now I don't know what to do. anyone know some similar series?

[noisyturtle]

Mandalorian s02 first episode was really fun. TONS of long-awaited fanservice. Finally making Krait Dragons visual cannon(although I prefer the plesiosaur look over the snake one) they even had a pearl at the end. Without spoilers we see the 'return' of a huge fan fav character, and they use their weapon in a manner that would please long-time fans as well. Lots of things being made cannon and coming to fruition here, deep lore stuff, sandwiched in a nicely contained episode. I much prefer the short story format over the one-long-season format.

[Sintpinty]

Mandalorian s02 first episode was really fun. TONS of long-awaited fanservice. Finally making Krait Dragons visual cannon(although I prefer the plesiosaur look over the snake one) they even had a pearl at the end. Without spoilers we see the 'return' of a huge fan fav character, and they use their weapon in a manner that would please long-time fans as well. Lots of things being made cannon and coming to fruition here, deep lore stuff, sandwiched in a nicely contained episode. I much prefer the short story format over the one-long-season format.

It's kinda uncomfy watching it with people who don't know a lot about star wars because then they'll be like "wUt is tHiS" and "WuT Is ThAt" and i have to explain it in simple terms. They prob don't know what that weapon is that mel was holding in the season finale.... smh

[noisyturtle]

Ahh man Mando s02e02 was even better! I love this show. Test of time classic series so far imo, they could always GOT it though. s01e04 was the weakest episode in the series so far and it's still good. Everything cinematic Star Wars should be but isn't.

[tp4tissue]

Dat n00 game of tronz 4k iz ~2TBs.. if u think about it though, pretty gud deal for $200

[Kavik]

I started watching Centennial (1978). It's pretty decent so far (I'm only half way through the first 2 hr 40 min episode!), but, like most series of that era, it's a bit slow. Historical fiction is a bit weird though because I have to remind myself that none of it is true as I'm watching it.

[Sintpinty]

Me watched law and order svu

[Shapey Fiend]

I've been watching so much television in the last 6 months I'm down to the stuff I know is probably good but that I found rather slow and unappealing.

The Leftovers
Watchmen
Fargo Season 3

[Darthbaggins]

Family got me to start watching Schitt$ Creek, and so far I'm not disappointed.

[iri]

Dark, 7/10

Schitt's Creek, 2/10

[noisyturtle]

Weirdly watch two movies I knew nothing about going in that had extremely similar themes. Astroboy and Battle Angel Alita.

The animation in Astroboy was amazing sadly it came out when Up did, but for 2009 it looks really really good. Still holds up.

Battle Angel was better than I thought it would be, idk why 9/10 people are missing limbs though. Alita was super cute. It packed a lot into the script without feeling rushed, they probably revised that storyboard 10000x It wasn't amazing but it was good for what it was, I'd like to see more from that world.




rewatched Upgrade. Still rad/