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y'all are going to make me re-screen the Expanse, I think it's been long enough to feel fresh

Holden is the void at the center of the show, but as such he has enough black-hole gravity to more or less hold it together. Every other character is more interesting and entertaining, for sure.

just a reminder in case you have thoughts:

I am done withoiiu...The Official Netflix Baby Reindeer Thread (with tons of spoilers - beware)

I'm reading the Expanse series now, I've finished the third of nine novels and very much enjoying it. I love Holden and Naomi Nagata and Amos and Alex. My favorite ancillary characters so far have been Chrisjen Avasarala, Bobbie Draper, Anna Volovodov and Clarissa Mao. I'm wondering if the Holden portrayed the show is the same one I'm picturing from reading the books

I've avoided watching the series so as not to spoil the stories, but I guess it's ok to watch season 1 at this point? I'm not sure if the seasons follow the books

there’s a thread for the books

The Expanse novel series thread WARNING TV SPOILERS

There's a few changes to the show to make it work in that medium, but otherwise fairly faithful to the books xp

And yes, you're fine to watch the first season now

and the second season as well

I'm wondering if the Holden portrayed the show is the same one I'm picturing from reading the books

i've only read the first two books but imo despite his Jon Snow-ish tendencies, Holden actually comes across a bit better on the show than he does in print (where he's mostly a well-meaning but reckless himbo who everyone wants to sleep with)

Yeah the book Holden didn't quite match my expectation based on the show Holden (I watched the show before reading the books), whereas most of the other characters line up pretty well. But it's not a problem, just a small change

Was the Kyle MacLachlan deaging in Fallout supposed to be terrifying?

I watched the first episode of A Man In Full tonight, and I have thoughts.

1) Who thought an adaptation of a Tom Wolfe novel from 1998, that nobody much liked back then, was a good idea in 2024?

2) There's an old saying that if you owe the bank $100,000 and you can't pay, you've got a problem, but if you owe the bank $100,000,000 and you can't pay, the bank has a problem. Given that, the plot to this thing — which hinges on a bank attempting to get back $800 million they loaned Jeff Daniels' character — feels kinda silly. He, and he is absolutely the villain of the piece, could just tell them to go fuck themselves, that he'll see them in court or at the heat death of the universe, whichever comes first, and that would be that.

I guess I'll give it one more episode, but Daniels' Southern accent (the story takes place in Atlanta) suck-diddly-ucks.

you couldn't pay me to watch A Man In Full! i still feel bad that Jeff Daniels had to be on that abysmal Newsroom show and that was in 2012! that's how long i feel bad about Sorkin badness.

started watching Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar on Netflix and lemme tell you people if you want to test out how good your television looks and sounds then watch that show. it is a doozy. 10 stars. there is no MID about it. Prestige television is back and it is better than ever. though i haven't finished the first episode yet. i kinda just want to watch over what i already watched. and i want to hear that first song again. and i want the soundtrack.

It can't be worse than seeing Jeff Daniels naked ass while he's pumping away during a sex scene in his 9/11 miniseries.

oh god that thing was unwatchable even without that. he really needs a new agent.

live-action City Hunter is not great. on Netflix. in case you were wondering. it feels old. that whole slow motion bullet's-eye-view thing certainly does.

No one will be surprised to hear that Idea of You (anne hathaway harry styles fanfic movie) is not good at all yet was compulsively hate-watchable

It genuinely annoyed me during that film that when they were in a storage facility in Glendale, she (a local) takes off her jacket and remarks on how hot it is, while he (a Britisher) wears a huge cardigan the whole time. That's the kind of attention to detail you're working with in this film. Also, they do not spend enough time having a good time in swanky hotel rooms. They spend far too much time being apart and sad.

Lots of new bad shows, any new good shows?

yeah, Heeramandi! but maybe lavish Indian period pieces with musical numbers aren't for everyone. its just so cool looking though. you can't believe humans made it.

Shardlake looks like it could be alright? Only 4 episodes too I think

Made it 15 mins through Shardlake. Worst thing I’ve seen since Velma. Was surprisingly amateurish.

I like the idea of its genesis as an homage to Slim Aaron's photography, but Palm Royale, like so many of today's prestige tv shows, is not very good

omg, i tried to watch that jerry seinfeld cereal movie and i guess its made for 6 year olds? but there are mussolini jokes? its so not funny and i actually like jim gaffigan. i don't think i've ever watched an entire movie with amy schumer in it though. i still don't understand how she got into show biz. anyway, i only made it...25 minutes in?

wait, let me give you the idea. melissa mccarthy is working for nasa and she has jerry drink an orange drink and he says "hey, that's got some tang to it..." and she says "hey, that's a good idea!!" or something like that. but it was all like that.

Scott and I have basically had the same evening on Netflix. "Sure, I'll give the Pop Tarts thing a go, just out of curiosity. Jesus, what even is this? It's like a children's film, but there are jokes about Jake Lalanne in it? Back to 1920s Lahore we go."

"Back to 1920s Lahore we go."

yay! a MUCH better choice. i totally agree.

OMG, you guys have to watch Down the Rabbit Hole on Netflix! My new favorite movie. I kinda never wanted it to end. Don't even watch a trailer. It's better to be surprised. You'll thank me in the end.

The first episode of John Mulaney's show (kind of the talk-show equivalent of his Sack Lunch Bunch kids' show) was fun.

i agree with Chris C. in the comments section of the review for Unfrosted in the NYT:

Chris C
Chicago, IL3h ago

"Unfrosted" has been widely described as one of the worst movies of the *decade*.

To find out for myself, I watched it. My jaw was on the floor. It truly is the worst movie I've ever seen. It's so *lazy.* It's like Seinfeld rolled in every morning at 10, talked through his scenes, did no second takes, then left at 4. Even his narration was the flat, affect-less reading of a blasé high schooler reading aloud to the class.

I was amazed that not a single joke made me laugh. It wasn't so unfunny that I was laughing for the wrong reasons; it was so unfunny that I found myself *silently studying it.* I was oddly enthralled by the utter blandness and poor quality of the writing, acting, and filming. I don't want to give the impression I was entertained -- merely fascinated.

I recommend watching the film yourself, then reading this review. No offense to Ms. Nicholson... I guess it's brave to be the only professional critic in the industry who gave the movie a good review. Truly baffling. Had she watched this after waking up from surgery? For the life of me, I honestly can't imagine a single person watching this movie and calling it a "Critic's Choice." This review is almost as fascinating as the movie.

but fuck Kurt!

Kurt Pickard
Kurt Pickard
Murfreesboro, TN2h ago

"Unfrosted" is a true delight, especially for those of us who grew up during that era. For those who didn't, I can see where some of the nuanced humor gets lost. No bloody violence, foul language, sex or computer graphics. The casting is superb and we need to keep a special eye on Eleanor Sweeney. Everyone in the house can lean back in the recliner and enjoy some good natured fun. How uncommon is that these days? Jerry Seinfeld hit this movie out of the park and should be nominated for an Oscar's Oscar. My only complaint is that Larry David was noticeably absent.

seriously though i read that review and was like OMG jerry paid off the Times! it was so weird. granted, i could only make it thru 25 minutes of this movie.

you ever watch one of those movies where you aren't really sure if people are actually in the same room with each other...

If you have a taste for Conan O’Brien*, his new 4-episode travel show on Max, Conan O'Brien Must Go, is very well-done & funny.

*I generally only like him in small doses myself, so I was presently surprised by how much I enjoyed this…

you ever watch one of those movies where you aren't really sure if people are actually in the same room with each other...

Marvel Cinematic Universe, Phase 4 & Beyond (and a chance to change your vote)

Equalizer 1 - had high hopes because Denzel + John Wick sounds like an A+ combo but it dragged on a bit, had a lot of very stupid shots zooming in on Denzel's eye while he calculated murder times (it reminded me of Sherlock, the worst British show I've ever seen) and the last 20 minutes were over the top in a pretty boring way. I give it half a Man on Fire.

Still definitely going to watch #2 and maybe #3 at some point.

We watched the first episode of Sugar last night, and I just hated it. The editing and camerawork was distracting and irritating, like a constant fly buzzing around your head. Shakycam from ridiculous perspectives, sudden changes in POV for no reason, it seemed amateurish. I know that there's a big twist coming, and I know what the big twist is, but it doesn't excuse this kind of nonsense. It is always nice to see Colin Farrell, though.

"Still definitely going to watch #2 and maybe #3 at some point."

#3 is worst. so much so that i started watching it one night and realized that i had blocked out my memory of already seeing it. or it was just so unmemorable that i forgot. its bad though. that much i can remember. and very very hokey. its s shame too. such a winning concept.

Legend of Vox Machina looks bad.

― Wordle Stephen Curry II (Leee), Wednesday, January 19, 2022 1:05 PM bookmarkflaglink

I think I'm right, first three episodes are pretty dire.

i watched the 2018 movie Gwen on Shudder. so sad! bleak and sad! its not even a horror movie. just bleak and sad! so, if you are in the mood for bleak and sad, have i got the movie for you.

Black Twitter doc series on Hulu is v good imo

If you enjoyed the movie HE NEVER DIED, starring Henry Rollins as Cain, yes the one from the Bible, you'll probably enjoy the sequel, SHE NEVER DIED, starring Olunike Adeliyi as ...another character from the Bible. It's on Tubi.

Those are really good! Hoping for another in that world. Would put them with The Prophecy and Tremors for lower-budget greatness.

Watched Nikki Glaser's latest stand-up special on Max last night — it's called Someday You'll Die, and has some really excellent jokes about wishing her pregnant friends would miscarry, dying of esophageal cancer, suicidal ideation...also a really good shot at anti-trans female comedians (left unnamed). I laughed a lot.

watched A Bluebird in My Heart on Shudder. not a horror movie at all! i really should watch a horror movie on Shudder instead of the not-horror movies i've been watching. i did watch Blood and Black Lace on Shudder last week. i figure its about time that i re-watch classic films that i have only seen on VHS 30+ years ago. especially pretty pretty Bava movies. so pretty.

Is anyone else watching Sugar?

Because what the actual fuck at that twist?

Bodkin - was hoping for "Irish Deadloch" but it's more "Only Murders but not funny"

"Dinner with the Parents" on Amazon's Freevee is a loose American reboot of the UK series "Friday Night Dinner." Great cast including Carol Kane. If you know Friday Night Dinner, it's funny to see what has been Americanized (Neighbor Donny: "JANE, you are looking fine to-NIGHT")

Scavengers Reign cancelled by WB but first season picked up by Netflix and if it does well they'll apparently greenlight a second season

I will rep for TOKYO VICE, especially the second half of S1 and the first half of S2. I wish the gaijin journalist and mama-san had switched protagonist / supporting character roles, but still.

Season 5 of the 100 - not good, but Bellamy turning into Keanu Reeves is pretty lol

I love this Conan O'Brien Must Go travel show on HBO Max.

I was just talking to someone about The 100 this morning. I had no idea it was an SF show; I thought it was about 100 people with superpowers or something.