Balabanto Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? BBC Robin Hood, Season One. Oh...my! This is the best !@#$%@!ing version to come down the pike since Errol Flynn. Plus, the guy they got to play the Sheriff of Nottingham was SO EVIL in character that I HAD to steal him for a D+D game I was running. The heroes are troubled. The Sheriff is Evil. There's an interesting Holy Land subplot that keeps coming up, and I simply cannot get enough of the fact that Robin Hood has realized that he cannot beat the Sheriff simply by killing him, that he has to, in fact, win the hearts and minds of the people of Nottingham. It's smart, it's sassy, and for the first time in a really long time, I REALLY feel like I'm looking at Robin Hood for real. The DVDs cost a bunch, but you can buy them, then spread them around and give them to your friends. Can't wait for Season Two. Plus, if you are running a Robin Hood style game in any system, the soundtrack for this (Available on Amazon) is a MUST! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliceTheOwl Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? Josh and I got Lost season 3 for Christmas. We watched it over the last week. That show will mess with your head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Marcus Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? . . . Saw Shoot 'Em Up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted January 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? . . . Saw Shoot 'Em Up. Which is what Feng Shui sessions aspire to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadnought Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? Saw Sweeny Todd yesterday. That movie was good. Messed up, certainly, but still good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted January 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? Mid-way through Season 2 of House MD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proditor Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? Gojira. Pretty neat seeing the different story presented by Gojira as opposed to Godzilla. Mike, is House as awesome as it looks to be on commercials? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted January 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? Gojira. Pretty neat seeing the different story presented by Gojira as opposed to Godzilla. Mike, is House as awesome as it looks to be on commercials? House is... uhm... addicting? I guess I can put the DVDs down whenever I want, but.... It's basically a mystery story clothed in medical jargon. Initially the episodes were really repetitious -- strange illness, false diagnosis, seizure, risk of death, then House puts the clues together and "bang!" healthy patient. But I kept watching as the interplay between House, Wilson, Cuddy, and House's three specialists was great. Now, as the show has progressed they've mixed things up a bit, so every case doesn't seem like the last one. They aren't afraid to kill people either. I'm tearing through season 2, and would love to borrow 3 or 4 on DVD is possible. On the other hand, I don't see myself owning them, as they come across as "one-shot" viewings IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proditor Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? House is... uhm... addicting? I guess I can put the DVDs down whenever I want, but.... It's basically a mystery story clothed in medical jargon. Initially the episodes were really repetitious -- strange illness, false diagnosis, seizure, risk of death, then House puts the clues together and "bang!" healthy patient. But I kept watching as the interplay between House, Wilson, Cuddy, and House's three specialists was great. Now, as the show has progressed they've mixed things up a bit, so every case doesn't seem like the last one. They aren't afraid to kill people either. I'm tearing through season 2, and would love to borrow 3 or 4 on DVD is possible. On the other hand, I don't see myself owning them, as they come across as "one-shot" viewings IMO. Nice dissection, thanks! If I hear about anyone with a 3 or 4 to loan, I'll make sure to pass along your name. EDIT: The above makes sense if you realize I have a friend with a 600+ deep Netflix list, and no fear of using it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted January 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? Oh, and keep in mind, that House MD is basically a modern Sherlock Homes. There are numerous (deliberate) parallels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Marcus Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? . . . Like the drugs . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddHat Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? Watched Shoot Em Up. Proof that "Dark Champions" characters can easily clock in at 300+ points. Also, Armor defined as "Dead Thug or Other Object of Opportunity" is a must have Dark Champions power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSword Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? Watched Shoot Em Up. Proof that "Dark Champions" characters can easily clock in at 300+ points. Also, Armor defined as "Dead Thug or Other Object of Opportunity" is a must have Dark Champions power. I enjoyed Shoot 'em Up, though I felt the last 10 minutes or so was a little weak compared to the previous 70 minutes of high octane action. Still the movie was a lot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted January 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? Watched Shoot Em Up. Proof that "Dark Champions" characters can easily clock in at 300+ points. Oh, well, Black Lagoon was proof of that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thia Halmades Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? Nice dissection, thanks! If I hear about anyone with a 3 or 4 to loan, I'll make sure to pass along your name. EDIT: The above makes sense if you realize I have a friend with a 600+ deep Netflix list, and no fear of using it! Actually, I'm fairly certain we're in the middle of S4 now; unless I've been watching it for so long that I didn't even realize when S4 went and I'm on S5, but I'm fairly certain we're in the middle of S4 (House: Survivor!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proditor Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? Actually' date=' I'm fairly certain we're in the middle of S4 now; unless I've been watching it for so long that I didn't even realize when S4 went and I'm on S5, but I'm fairly certain we're in the middle of S4 (House: Survivor!)[/quote'] Heh, nice. I'm hoping my Amazon order gets here today. 2 'Zilla flicks, Latitude Zero, and Super Inframan!!! I defy you to find a better combo than Kaiju, Toho aliens, and shaw brothers sci-fi hong kong kung-fu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted January 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? Heh, nice. I'm hoping my Amazon order gets here today. 2 'Zilla flicks, Latitude Zero, and Super Inframan!!! I defy you to find a better combo than Kaiju, Toho aliens, and shaw brothers sci-fi hong kong kung-fu. When's the showing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proditor Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? When's the showing? Good question. I should do a movie night to celebrate my decision to collect Kaiju movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thia Halmades Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? Heh, nice. I'm hoping my Amazon order gets here today. 2 'Zilla flicks, Latitude Zero, and Super Inframan!!! I defy you to find a better combo than Kaiju, Toho aliens, and shaw brothers sci-fi hong kong kung-fu. American Gladiators? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balabanto Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? I'm still kind of hoping that Viggo Mortensen's portrayal of Alatriste will make it to DVD. Those books rock. And I really don't want to pay 50 bucks for the subtitled import. I will if I have to, but if you thought the swashbuckler genre was dead, pick up Captain Alatriste Purity of Blood and The Sun over Breda There's two more coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csyphrett Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? New Police Story with Jackie Chan. Inspector Chan versus a gang of psycho kids who think nothing of mowing down anyone in their way. CES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireTiger Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? High Spirits, The Radioland Murders, Weird Science, Toy Story, Ghostbusters, The Three Musketeers (1993), The Iron Giant, and The Muppet Movie. (We migraine-prone part-time insomniacs tend to have numerous oddly-spaced bits of free time.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliceTheOwl Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? Josh and I watched Robin and Marian last night, which is an older flick with Sean Connery and Audrey Hepburn in the title roles. What a waste of their talent. Then we watched some Animaniacs, and got to the "65th Anniversary Special." Josh laughed so hard that he started coughing, and couldn't stop. The writers had a LOT of fun with that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemming Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? Hmm, it's been years since I saw Robin & Marian. Saw "Mars Attacks" the other night. Not everyone's favorite film, but I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OddHat Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Re: What Have You Watched Recently? Heh, nice. I'm hoping my Amazon order gets here today. 2 'Zilla flicks, Latitude Zero, and Super Inframan!!! I defy you to find a better combo than Kaiju, Toho aliens, and shaw brothers sci-fi hong kong kung-fu. Sounds great! I was watching my (no subtitles) copy of Dai Nipponjin during my workout this morning. Insanely funny film; it's a mock-umentary on the very ordinary life of a 40-something Japanese slacker type, dealing with his money troubles, failed marriage, senile father, etc, interspersed with scenes of him as a giant fighting absurd monsters. The faux-news reel footage of the 1930s Dai Nipponjin alone is worth the price of the DVD. Features cameos from some of the cast of the original Ultraman, and has an almost coherent mythology. As soon as this is available with subtitles, I'm definitely making this a party DVD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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