Logan D. Hurricanes Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 Finished up Saul last night. So good. Had trouble getting to sleep, very intense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 Finally finished all eight episodes of Icon Unearthed: Marvel on Vice. The biggest takeaway is the sheer luck that went into creating the MCU. Rights issues, corporate shakeups, literal last second contract signings, director and cast replacements—Feige deserves even more credit for navigating that minefield than he does for his brilliant MCU vision. DC has no chance at replicating the MCU’s success because Marvel would have no chance at replicating the MCU’s success. mattingly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan D. Hurricanes Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 Glass Onion, once again Edward Norton furthers his career by playing just the worst human beings. This time, a very thinly disguised Musk. Grade: A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattingly Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 18 hours ago, Old Man said: Finally finished all eight episodes of Icon Unearthed: Marvel on Vice. That was a very good series. Old Man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan D. Hurricanes Posted May 21 Report Share Posted May 21 (edited) QuANTuMANia! I can see why a lot of people are saying this is mid-tier Marvel. Overall, I liked it, but there were definitely issues. Most of them were forgivable, though, if only because of one thing... Mid credits scene spoilers (just in case) Spoiler Rama-Tut and Immortus! (The third one I didn't recognize, but I'm reading speculation that it was Iron Lad.) The Council!! I admit, I geeked out hard. I've always liked Kang on his own, but when compared to Thanos he's much more interesting IMHO. It's a real shame that it might not happen now with Majors' legal problems. Edited May 21 by Logan D. Hurricanes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattingly Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 16 hours ago, Logan D. Hurricanes said: Hide contents Rama-Tut and Immortus! (The third one I didn't recognize, but I'm reading speculation that it was Iron Lad.) That was... Spoiler The Scarlet Centurion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan D. Hurricanes Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 I read that elsewhere later. The color is what threw me off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ternaugh Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 The first two episodes of The Muppets Mayhem on Disney+. The basic premise is that there's a small record company in Hollywood that's winding down until the assistant finds that The Electric Mayhem owe it an album. She then attempts to herd cats the Electric Mayhem towards recording the album. Expect lots of random cameos. There are 10 episodes, each running about 28 minutes or so, but it feels much longer. The story probably should have been done in about 90 minutes, as I started losing interest fairly rapidly (and I'm a big fan of the Muppets). BTW, The Electric Mayhem at their best reminds me a lot of this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sajA51HO6Ww Joe Walsh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ternaugh Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 (edited) The Running Man: Arnold Schwarzenegger movie about a world where violent television is used to control a population after an authoritarian "cadre" takes over following an economic downturn about a decade earlier. Schwarzenegger plays Ben Richards, a pilot who was framed as the "Butcher of Bakersfield" in the far-off year of 2017, and escapes 18 months later, only to be captured again and put on the violent game show, "The Running Man". This viewing was from a new 35th Anniversary 4K release, which generally looks much like I remember it appearing in the theater, with a sharp picture and lots of detail in the image. The sound is a DTS-HD 5.1 mix, and is very good. The package is just the 4K UHD and a certificate for a digital copy from either Apple or Vudu. There are also no extras included on the disc, unlike past releases. (UHD Blu-ray) Edited May 24 by Ternaugh Old Man and Joe Walsh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ternaugh Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 Shazam! Fury of the Gods: Second outing for Billy Batson and family, I enjoyed it. There is a certain optimism on display with a family of supers, who are heroic even when they have their powers taken away. It's almost a throwback to a different kind of DC superhero movie. (HBOmax)* Superman: This movie, to be exact. Christopher Reeve plays the Man of Steel. It's probably my favorite portrayal of Superman in any media, and I'm still amazed by this scene. This version was the new 4K release, which in general looks much better**, and the Dolby Atmos soundtrack is well balanced to enhance but not distract. (UHD 4K Blu-ray) *The new client for Roku is a bit of a mess. I had to log in again after the "upgrade", and my first attempt at playing the movie resulted in no picture. The icon still hasn't changed on my Roku home page. The actual navigation inside the client is now a jumble, with a ton of crap shows from the Discovery side being recommended above stuff I'd actually watch. My account now has the word "Legacy" in front of it, which seems to mean that I'm still getting 4K streams with Dolby Atmos audio for the time being, but that might change at some point unless I pay another $4 per month. **Some of the night scenes are noticeably darker than previous releases, but the action is still very watchable. The sunny outdoor scenes in the second half make the best use of the HDR color grading. wcw43921 and mattingly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattingly Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 I saw Shazam 2 in the cinema, and again yesterday. I agree that it's very hopeful, and plenty of fun. Make sure you stick around for the stinger! It's weird that two movies featuring dragons started streaming this week. D&D Honor Among Thieves and Shazam 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slikmar Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 5 hours ago, mattingly said: I saw Shazam 2 in the cinema, and again yesterday. I agree that it's very hopeful, and plenty of fun. Make sure you stick around for the stinger! It's weird that two movies featuring dragons started streaming this week. D&D Honor Among Thieves and Shazam 2. Both of which fun to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan D. Hurricanes Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 Mr. Harrigan's Phone: I didn't finish. I gave up after an hour. Very disappointing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 This week I'm watching the Cosmos episode "Who Speaks for Earth?" with my honors physics classes. As a child of the Cold War, this brings back a lot of memories, a lot of feelings (which my 21st Century students obviously don't share). But the possibility that we could end our own civilization is still very real, and I like to leave my students with the understanding that how our story as a species turns out isn't random, or determined by capricious otherworldly creatures. It's on us. We ultimately decide the fate of humanity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death tribble Posted May 26 Report Share Posted May 26 Jimmy Edwards at the Tivoli The British comedian was at the Tivoli theatre in Melbourne Australia as I think it was due to be demolished and this was one of the last performances there. The record was from his own personal collection. It was pretty good and was 60s comedy. The Lone Wolf Strikes A retired jewel thief is asked by a woman to recover a necklace after her father is murdered. This was the last of the Lone Wolf films. Formulaic but interesting and shows what happens when someone interferes instead of letting the hero get on with it. The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady This is the first of the Lone Wolf films to feature the valet of the Lone Wolf. A woman is due to marry and will wear a necklace that is a family heirloom. The husband she thought dead tries to take the necklace from her but is killed by a mystery person. The woman runs into the Lone Wolf who agrees to help her. The Abominable Snowman Peter Cushing is a scientist working in Tibet when he joins an expedition looking for the Yeti. But he is warned that no good may come of it. This is a Hammer picture and is not bad. The Walls of Hell This is a WW2 film set in the Phillipines about the liberation of Manila and how Japanese marines chose to fight on in a fortress inside the city and how the US soldiers and the locals fought them. Interesting focus on an area not usually covered. Jock Mahoney who played Tarzan stars as the American officer trying to get people out. A Night in Casablanca This was the penultimate Marx Brothers film and is a bit dated. Groucho takes over as the manager of the Hotel Casablanca where several other managers have all died. The reason is that there is a secret hoard of stolen Nazi treasure hidden in the hotel and they want to get their hands on it. Harpo is working for the head Nazi as a valet and Chico is running a camel taxi service. tkdguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ternaugh Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 The Taking of Pelham One Two Three: The original 1974 version, "Mr. Blue" (Robert Shaw) is the leader of a color-coded criminal group who hijack a New York subway train with the demand of one million dollars ransom delivered within an hour or one hostage per minute will be killed. Transit Police Lt. Zachary Garber (Walter Matthau) leads the city's attempt to get the hostages free and to figure out how the criminals plan to escape. This movie's a favorite of mine, and it's a definite influence on subsequent movies like Die Hard. This version is a recently-released 4K and standard Blu-ray package from Kino Lorber, taken from a scan of the original camera negatives. The picture is very good, and both the original mono soundtrack and later 5.1 mix are crisp and clear. (4K UHD Blu-ray) The first two episodes of Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai on Max. This is an animated series that is a prequel to the movies set in 1920s China, and tells the story of how 10-year-old Sam Wing meets Gizmo the Mogwai. It's very good so far. mattingly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan D. Hurricanes Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 Mrs. Davis on Peacock. It's listed as sci-fi but that's not really an adequate description. I couldn't give spoilers if I wanted to because there are too many wtf? moments. I was going to give up after two episodes, but I decided to try a 3rd and got totally sucked in. It's very bizarre fare from the guy who produced Lost. Description: "A nun is forced to leave her quiet life at a convent when an all-powerful artificial intelligence known as Mrs. Davis enlists her to complete an epic quest." That is only the beginning. You think you know where this is going, but I promise you do not. It was a good ride with some genuine emotional hits. Recommend (if you like bizarre stuff) mattingly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ternaugh Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 12 minutes ago, Logan D. Hurricanes said: Mrs. Davis on Peacock. It's listed as sci-fi but that's not really an adequate description. I couldn't give spoilers if I wanted to because there are too many wtf? moments. I was going to give up after two episodes, but I decided to try a 3rd and got totally sucked in. It's very bizarre fare from the guy who produced Lost. Description: "A nun is forced to leave her quiet life at a convent when an all-powerful artificial intelligence known as Mrs. Davis enlists her to complete an epic quest." That is only the beginning. You think you know where this is going, but I promise you do not. It was a good ride with some genuine emotional hits. Recommend (if you like bizarre stuff) I made it through the first two episodes and then put it in the "there's other stuff I'd like to watch right now" pile. Maybe I should try episode 3 this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmower Boy Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 Silo, an Apple TV puzzlebox mystery set in the postapocalyptic shelter/prison/city-in-a-bottle of the title. "Silo" started with an award-winning short story in 2011 and somehow blossomed into a nine volume series over the next twelve years. It's kind of like the classic YA dystopian effort, only not, is my understanding of the books. The series is, so far, a whodunnit featuring an outsider detective pit against shadowy forces bent on maintaining order and possibly protecting a sinister secret. (I don't know, I've been trying not to spoil myself.) Anyway, I'm enjoying it and also the sense that I wasn't wasting my money by auto-renewing my AppleTV subscription. mattingly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ternaugh Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 Paramount+ with Showtime is running a 50% off sale for the first three months for new subscribers until June 4 ($5.99 per month after a free one week trial), so I decided to sign up. I'm currently a couple of episodes into Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and I'm really enjoying it. I also watched "The Cage" from TOS, which I hadn't seen with the upgraded special effects. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves: This one was just plain fun. Well worth a watch (or rewatch). (Paramount+) Pariah and mattingly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted May 29 Report Share Posted May 29 3 hours ago, Ternaugh said: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves: This one was just plain fun. Well worth a watch (or rewatch). (Paramount+) I caught it in the theater, and I agree, and I'd definitely be up for a sequel with this crew. slikmar, mattingly and Logan D. Hurricanes 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattingly Posted May 29 Report Share Posted May 29 11 hours ago, Ternaugh said: I'm currently a couple of episodes into Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and I'm really enjoying it. I also watched "The Cage" from TOS, which I hadn't seen with the upgraded special effects. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is fantastic. The Nickelodeon show Star Trek: Prodigy is also surprisingly good. Pariah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted May 29 Report Share Posted May 29 The Green Knight, 2020 version with Dev Patel. A well written and brilliantly acted take on the old story. Pretty faithful to the source material. A bit slow and weird, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted May 29 Report Share Posted May 29 Which also fits the source material. Old Man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted May 29 Report Share Posted May 29 And in this case, the viewer. Lord Liaden 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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