TV/Movies Megathread

[crazy canuck]

Finished 'The Diplomat' series 2, thoughougly entertaining in a light hearted manner, good ending cliff-hanger too. 

Thanks, I was wondering if I should start watching it

Yes, it's pretty good.

 

[Sheilbh]

Not exactly Breaking Bad, but a fun watch while playing Victoria 3.

I think it's by the same writer as Downton Abbey, presumably embracing his Edith Wharton.

[Josquius]

In totally unexpected news I've just found out they've made a TV adaptation of earth abides.
Something which has long been one of my favourite books but always seemed to be the only person to know.

[Syt]

Not exactly Breaking Bad, but a fun watch while playing Victoria 3.

I think it's by the same writer as Downton Abbey, presumably embracing his Edith Wharton.

I still haven't watched Downton Abbey. 

[HVC]

Maggie Smith

[Sheilbh]

I still haven't watched Downton Abbey. 

Oh I've never watched. I think I'd hate it and be driven into a rage (Although I love Gosford Park).

The writer is a Tory peer who lives in Dorset which is where my mum and dad live - and, to his credit, he routinely judges local amdram competitions or contributes little scenes for shows etc.

[Barrister]

I still haven't watched Downton Abbey. 

Oh I've never watched. I think I'd hate it and be driven into a rage (Although I love Gosford Park).

The writer is a Tory peer who lives in Dorset which is where my mum and dad live - and, to his credit, he routinely judges local amdram competitions or contributes little scenes for shows etc.

I've never sat down to watch Downton Abbey, but my wife has, and I've seen many many bits and pieces of it.

I don't think you'd be driven into a rage by it.

[HVC]

I still haven't watched Downton Abbey. 

Oh I've never watched. I think I'd hate it and be driven into a rage (Although I love Gosford Park).

The writer is a Tory peer who lives in Dorset which is where my mum and dad live - and, to his credit, he routinely judges local amdram competitions or contributes little scenes for shows etc.

I've watched it. I actually think you'd enjoy it.

[Barrister]

From what I've seen - it's very much about the lives of both the aristocrats but also their servants in equal measure.

Given the time period (1910s-1920s) it's also very much the "end or the era" when it comes to big manor homes with lots of servants, which is also one of the themes I think.

I don't know your tastes well enough to say if you'd enjoy it - but I don't think you'd hate it.

[mongers]

I still haven't watched Downton Abbey. 

Oh I've never watched. I think I'd hate it and be driven into a rage (Although I love Gosford Park).

The writer is a Tory peer who lives in Dorset which is where my mum and dad live - and, to his credit, he routinely judges local amdram competitions or contributes little scenes for shows etc.

So a bit like Richard Drax?     

[Tamas]

From what I've seen - it's very much about the lives of both the aristocrats but also their servants in equal measure.

Given the time period (1910s-1920s) it's also very much the "end or the era" when it comes to big manor homes with lots of servants, which is also one of the themes I think.

I don't know your tastes well enough to say if you'd enjoy it - but I don't think you'd hate it.

Of what little I have seen it it depicts the idealised versions of those lives and that society in general.

I feel like You Rang M'Lord? Is probably a far more realistic portrayal :p

[Barrister]

Of what little I have seen it it depicts the idealised versions of those lives and that society in general.

As stupid as it is for two guys who haven't watched a show to argue about it - I think you're wrong.

[crazy canuck]

From what I've seen - it's very much about the lives of both the aristocrats but also their servants in equal measure.

Given the time period (1910s-1920s) it's also very much the "end or the era" when it comes to big manor homes with lots of servants, which is also one of the themes I think.

I don't know your tastes well enough to say if you'd enjoy it - but I don't think you'd hate it.

Of what little I have seen it it depicts the idealised versions of those lives and that society in general.

I feel like You Rang M'Lord? Is probably a far more realistic portrayal :p

No, I wouldn't say that.  The best parts are when the focus is on the staff and their troubles.  But if you mean that the Lord and Lady are too good to be true, then yes.  That bit is idealized.

But all that pales in comparison to when Maggie Smith is on screen.  It is worth watching just for that.

[HVC]

Of what little I have seen it it depicts the idealised versions of those lives and that society in general.

As stupid as it is for two guys who haven't watched a show to argue about it - I think you're wrong.

There's only one way to solve this. Sheilbh, watch it. It'll end a languish argument so it's the moral and right thing to do

[Sheilbh]

So a bit like Richard Drax?     

I have yet to see his name on the notice board of the Dorchester Costa

As stupid as it is for two guys who haven't watched a show to argue about it - I think you're wrong.

As a third guy who hasn't watched the show, I'm with Tamas.

Of country house stuff though I do love Remains of the Day (book and film).