TV/Movies Megathread

[Josephus]

White House Plumbers.  The Watergate break-in with a Fargo-esque sense of humour.

[Darth Wagtaros]

Are they white people who plumb houses or are they plumbers exclusive to white houses?

[celedhring]

Poker Face - Rian Johnson show with Natasha Lyonne as a drifter with the power of knowing when somebody's lying, who goes from town to town solving murders. Delightful Rian Johnson-y procedural. It's just loads of fun.

[Syt]

I'm 8 episodes in. It's indeed quite fun, and a very nostalgic throwback to episodic "murder of the week" shows. And it should be Rian Johnson-y, considering he created the show, is one of the executive producers and directed a few episodes.

There's hints of Columbo (in that we first follow the murderers pov and them doing the deed) and shows like Kung Fu, The Fugitive or Hulk, with Charlie drifting from town to town - in fact foreshadowed by having Pulp Fiction's diner scene playing in the first episode where Jules says he wants to "walk the Earth" like Caine from Kung Fu.

The credits and music very much evoke 70s/80s style shows of this type. And it features an eclectic list of guest stars.

My only complaint would be that with the run time of 45-60 minutes and the show's structure (show the murder, rewind time and show everything from Charlie's perspective, resolution) the ending sometimes feels a bit rushed. Though some of the twists and misdirection of the viewer are quite delightful.

[jimmy olsen]

I started My Adventures With Superman. I'm really enjoying it! 

I apologize as this must seem terribly rude, but did you have another name in the earlier days of the site. I seem to have completely forgotten you.

[Sophie Scholl]

I apologize as this must seem terribly rude, but did you have another name in the earlier days of the site. I seem to have completely forgotten you.

Check TBR. 

[jimmy olsen]

I apologize as this must seem terribly rude, but did you have another name in the earlier days of the site. I seem to have completely forgotten you.

Check TBR. 

Ah, got it!

Looking good!

[celedhring]

I'm 8 episodes in. It's indeed quite fun, and a very nostalgic throwback to episodic "murder of the week" shows. And it should be Rian Johnson-y, considering he created the show, is one of the executive producers and directed a few episodes.

There's hints of Columbo (in that we first follow the murderers pov and them doing the deed) and shows like Kung Fu, The Fugitive or Hulk, with Charlie drifting from town to town - in fact foreshadowed by having Pulp Fiction's diner scene playing in the first episode where Jules says he wants to "walk the Earth" like Caine from Kung Fu.

The credits and music very much evoke 70s/80s style shows of this type. And it features an eclectic list of guest stars.

My only complaint would be that with the run time of 45-60 minutes and the show's structure (show the murder, rewind time and show everything from Charlie's perspective, resolution) the ending sometimes feels a bit rushed. Though some of the twists and misdirection of the viewer are quite delightful.

I knew it was by him, that's what made me interested in it 

And yes, the whole "take 70-80s TV 'mores and recast them for the current time" is one of the things I love. Rian Johnson loves his meta.

It also manages to feature Natasha Lyonne playing Natasha Lyonne without being grating. I loved Russian Doll (the first season, at least), but I needed snark detox after each episode.

[Syt]

Watched the final two episodes. Really liked the wrap up.

It also felt nice to get out from big city drama (most cop shows and drama series), and having mostly character driven stories in "sub culture of the week" (Southern BBQ business, stock car racing, small town theater, aging metal band, sfx company ... ).

And the Columbo homages (cigar(illos), old car, disheveled bumbling main character .... ). Not to mention the title cards:







Rather enjoyed the playing with viewer expectations in several episodes.

Also, in the retirement episode, I was shocked to see Judith Light. Turns out she's actually 74 years old - Who's The Boss seems like not that long ago.

And Nick Nolte is really, really old.

[HVC]

Hey syt, you're a fan of Frazier, right? Saw ads for a sequel/spin-off. Looks like just Grammer though.

[Syt]

Yeah, I've not followed that one at all, tbh. I'm not holding my breath that it's worth watching much.

@cel, you may enjoy Barry if you haven't seen it. Very dark/absurdist comedy/drama that has a strong theme of "everyone's the hero in their own story" and true stories vs. stories that "feel" true. Plus it's set in the L.A. acting/show biz scene.

[celedhring]

Yeah, I've not followed that one at all, tbh. I'm not holding my breath that it's worth watching much.

@cel, you may enjoy Barry if you haven't seen it. Very dark/absurdist comedy/drama that has a strong theme of "everyone's the hero in their own story" and true stories vs. stories that "feel" true. Plus it's set in the L.A. acting/show biz scene.

Yep, I've been watching it since it came out, it's one of my favorite shows.

Just came from taking my mom to Haunting in Venice. From all the Brannagh Poirots, this is probably the one that I enjoyed the most. Brannagh has loads of fun with the gothic ambience (the locations are incredible), with some great camerawork in places. This film probably has the most Dutch angles since the Third Man.

[Admiral Yi]

Is/was the chick who plays the Belgian nun in Band of Brothers a big star?  She's adorable.  I could watch her forever.

[Oexmelin]

No.

https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucie_Jeanne

[Syt]

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