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Title: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 29, 2008, 10:22:51 AM
I'll start you off with The book Thief

Book Description
The story of a young German girl who steals books, of her family and the Jewish boxer hidden in their basement as they struggle to survive in Nazi Germany when the bombs begin to fall.

Synopsis
1939 - Nazi Germany - The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier. Liesel, a nine-year-old girl, is living with a foster family on Himmel Street. Her parents have been taken away to a concentration camp. Liesel steals books. This is her story and the story of the inhabitants of her street when the bombs begin to fall. Some important information - this novel is narrated by death. It's a small story, about: a girl; an accordionist; some fanatical Germans; a Jewish fist fighter; and quite a lot of thievery. Another thing you should know - death will visit the book thief three times.

Reader's Comments
The most amazing book I have ever read... cried my eyes out... a must purchase read.  happy088

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on May 29, 2008, 10:24:35 AM
You wrote that really well.  ;)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 29, 2008, 10:25:33 AM
You wrote that really well.  ;)
Thanks...  redface:

We need someone to buy it now and see if it works...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Uncle Mort on May 29, 2008, 10:27:17 AM
You wrote that really well.  ;)

So well I don't really feel a need to read it now.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on May 29, 2008, 10:27:59 AM
Sounds rubbish to me.  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 29, 2008, 10:29:09 AM
Derek Robinson - Kentucky Blues

I've been a long-term fan of Robinson's work. He has an excellent sense of humour (IMHO) and has produced a line of 'faction' novels about fighter pilots in the first and second world wars. An author's note? at the end of each book explains where fact ends and fiction begins...

This book is on a completely different subject but continues the 'faction' theme. It is about settlers in Kentucky in the 1830's, the slave trade and a feud between two families.

An excellent read - a five thumbs rating!

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 29, 2008, 10:29:33 AM
You wrote that really well.  ;)

So well I don't really feel a need to read it now.
doh:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on May 29, 2008, 10:30:54 AM
Derek Robinson - Kentucky Blues

I've been a long-term fan of Robinson's work. He has an excellent sense of humour (IMHO) and has produced a line of 'faction' novels about fighter pilots in the first and second world wars. An author's note? at the end of each book explains where fact ends and fiction begins...

This book is on a completely different subject but continues the 'faction' theme. It is about settlers in Kentucky in the 1830's, the slave trade and a feud between two families.

An excellent read - a five thumbs rating!

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I've read that so agree in full with the rating. Somebody go for it.  happy088
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 29, 2008, 10:31:43 AM
Gift Hints for Tailgunner!



happy088
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 29, 2008, 10:32:33 AM
I've just watched the remake of the Andromeda Strain done by the Scott brothers for Sky.

Its showing, well now if I'm right but I had the DVD in advance and yes its an official legitimate copy before anyone asks. 

Proper GM review time.

Produced by Ridley and Tony Scott this reimaging of the 1970's Film adaptation of Micheal Crichton's Andromeda Strain has been brought up to date with a strong cast and an expanded plotline which gives more ground to the consiracy behind project scoop as well os the origin of the virus itself.

Part one of the miniseries is pretty faithful to the novel and the original film. The sattelite comes down in the middle of nowhere close to the obligatory couple of kids making out in the back of a pick up truck and they of course load it in the back of the truck and take it to the nearby town.  Some idiot opens the sattelite releasing the virus and the town dies out rapidly. The psychotic effects some of the victims of the virus suffer are pretty graphic which lead to clues about the nature of the virus when investigated by the wildfire team.


Part 2 of the miniseries......hmmm, where do I start.......? Ok I'll start by saying that I have no idea what they were smoking when they came up with the virus origin and conspiracy storylines but whatever it was must have been industrial strength.

Overall it was an enjoyable film that managed to keep a lot of the feel of the original although the extra plot lines used to make it a 4 hour series could have done with a little more work on them.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Uncle Mort on May 29, 2008, 10:35:45 AM
Remember this thread?:

http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=3150.0 (http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=3150.0)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 29, 2008, 10:36:47 AM
Remember this thread?:

http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=3150.0 (http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=3150.0)
Ye-es...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on May 29, 2008, 10:38:11 AM
I've just watched the remake of the Andromeda Strain done by the Scott brothers for Sky.

Its showing, well now if I'm right but I had the DVD in advance and yes its an official legitimate copy before anyone asks. 



Overall it was an enjoyable film that managed to keep a lot of the feel of the original although the extra plot lines used to make it a 4 hour series could have done with a little more work on them.
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Nice one GM. Just added that to my lovefilm rental list.  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 29, 2008, 10:39:28 AM
I've just watched the remake of the Andromeda Strain done by the Scott brothers for Sky.

Its showing, well now if I'm right but I had the DVD in advance and yes its an official legitimate copy before anyone asks. 



Overall it was an enjoyable film that managed to keep a lot of the feel of the original although the extra plot lines used to make it a 4 hour series could have done with a little more work on them.
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Nice one GM. Just added that to my lovefilm rental list.  whistle:
doh:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Uncle Mort on May 29, 2008, 10:41:21 AM
Remember this thread?:

http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=3150.0 (http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=3150.0)
Ye-es...  rubschin:

 ::)

I'll try and do some reviews when I get the chance then.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 29, 2008, 10:42:56 AM
The Shakespeare Secret

Quote from: tailgunner
Comparisons to 'The DaVinci Code' are inevitable but there are crucial differences, for a kick off this has a a logical plot, it is well written and goes like a train. It's about the hunt for a lost Shakespeare play written by a Shakesapeare expert.

GM stylee review : Fast moving literary thriller, needs more sex.

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 29, 2008, 10:47:14 AM
Black Book

Excellent WW2 film about the resistance in Nazi occupied Holland from 1944. Broadly based on factual events it tells the story of a Jewish refugee who joins the resistance and has to infiltrate the German security services by seducing a senior officer.

I thought it to be excellent - well acted, great soundtrack (I listened to the DTS version) fantastic scenery, etc. Tits and bums-a-plenty too.  cloud9:

Recommended!

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on May 29, 2008, 10:50:53 AM
I just cancelled one of my orders and re-ordered by clicking on one of the links above. I did this because it was a £7.70 paperback whereas it only came up with the hardback (£19) when ordered it from my wishlist. Thats Mrs TG a tenner better off.  happy088
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 29, 2008, 10:52:44 AM
I just cancelled one of my orders and re-ordered by clicking on one of the links above. I did this because it was a £7.70 paperback whereas it only came up with the hardback (£19) when ordered it from my wishlist. Thats Mrs TG a tenner better off.  happy088
Brilliant... we'll see if it works then!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 29, 2008, 01:04:14 PM
Well done BM.

I have never seen, outside a jumble sale, so many unknown titles and authors.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 29, 2008, 04:08:00 PM
Well done BM.

I have never seen, outside a jumble sale, so many unknown titles and authors.
Something for you then...  whistle:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 29, 2008, 04:33:43 PM
Well done BM.

I have never seen, outside a jumble sale, so many unknown titles and authors.
Something for you then...  whistle:

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cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 29, 2008, 04:49:24 PM
Well done BM.

I have never seen, outside a jumble sale, so many unknown titles and authors.
Something for you then...  whistle:

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cussing:
Did you order it?  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 29, 2008, 04:57:08 PM
Hanging Out in the Virtual Pub: Masculinities and Relationships Online  eeek:

Synopsis
Lori Kendall explores the brave new world of social relations as they have evolved on the internet. In this detailed ethnography, she examines how men and women negotiate their gender roles on an online forum she calls BlueSky. The result is a comprehensive analysis of the emerging social phenomenon of internet-mediated communication and a study of the social and cultural effects of a medium that allows participants to assume identities of their own choosing. Despite the common assumption that the personas these men and women craft for themselves bear little resemblance to reality, Kendall discovers that the habitues of BlueSky stick surprisingly close to the facts of their actual lives and personalities.

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on May 29, 2008, 05:23:49 PM
This could get bloody tedious   tunble:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 29, 2008, 05:39:10 PM
This could get bloody tedious   tunble:

 whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on May 29, 2008, 05:40:19 PM
 Banghead Banghead Banghead
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 29, 2008, 05:41:33 PM
Banghead Banghead Banghead
redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 29, 2008, 07:08:48 PM
Banghead Banghead Banghead

You know what the baldy one is like hound, this is his newest toy. He'll get bored of it after a while  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 29, 2008, 07:09:48 PM
I've just watched the remake of the Andromeda Strain done by the Scott brothers for Sky.

Its showing, well now if I'm right but I had the DVD in advance and yes its an official legitimate copy before anyone asks. 



Overall it was an enjoyable film that managed to keep a lot of the feel of the original although the extra plot lines used to make it a 4 hour series could have done with a little more work on them.
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Nice one GM. Just added that to my lovefilm rental list.  whistle:
doh:

Easier than that, if I'm right its showing on Sky Movies at the moment  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 05, 2008, 11:03:06 AM
For The Silver Fox...  whistle:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on June 05, 2008, 11:05:12 AM
Who is this 'silver fox' person anyway?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on June 05, 2008, 11:35:19 AM
Some grey haired old tosser who can't accept that the years are passing.  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 05, 2008, 12:36:58 PM
Some grey haired old tosser who can't accept that the years are passing.  whistle:

Where the fox hat I say.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 05, 2008, 01:50:51 PM
Who is this 'silver fox' person anyway?
whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 05, 2008, 03:38:51 PM
Its just an observation but haven't beagle's been used historically to hunt down and bite foxes....  eveilgrin:






gerrim Snoop  point:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on June 05, 2008, 03:40:40 PM
Tony Blair stopped us from being able to do that.  angry041:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 05, 2008, 03:45:56 PM
But according to Baldy, the pub is based in cyprus so UK laws no longer count  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on June 05, 2008, 03:46:58 PM
 rubschin:  But Cyprus is in Europe now.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 06, 2008, 05:02:31 AM
For Snoopy...

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 06, 2008, 05:03:51 AM
For Pastis

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 06, 2008, 05:05:55 AM
For Mr. Selection...

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 06, 2008, 05:07:54 AM
For Tailgunner...

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 06, 2008, 05:17:04 AM
For Nick...

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on June 06, 2008, 06:25:10 AM
For Tailgunner...

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Looks a bit technical for the likes of me.  cry:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 06, 2008, 06:34:35 AM
For Tailgunner...


Looks a bit technical for the likes of me.  cry:
how 'bout this then?

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on June 06, 2008, 08:24:21 AM
Read that. Highly reccomended.  razz:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 11, 2008, 01:20:59 PM
Ok I'm going to try something different here and review a film having only watched the trailer. The film is called teeth and appears to be about a young lass who finds that part of her body is possessed by a demon and grows another set of teeth, feeding upon any unfortunate man she gets 'friendly' with.   eeek:

Just what were the writers and execs thinking/smoking when they came up with this?

Basically taking Porkies and crossing it with any gory horror movie.

If you are going to go to the cinema go and see Mongol instead.  noooo:

If for some bizarre reason you want to know more about the film, here's the website:

http://www.teethmovie.com/ (http://www.teethmovie.com/)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 13, 2008, 10:02:06 AM
Ok and now back to normal service with a DVD set I would recommend, Dexter.

For those members who enjoy the CSI shows Dexter is a must. The main protagonist, Dexter, is a criminalist with a dark secret. He is in fact a serial killer. Trained in the 'code' by his late policeman foster father Dexter goes after the criminals that evade justice and meets out ther due.

Dexter himself, while obviously a flawed character is likeable and his mental commentary is absolute genius in places.

Overall if you have enjoyed CSI and have a dark sense of humour then this show is for you.  happy088
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on June 13, 2008, 10:14:48 AM
So it's a sort of "Death Wish" without Charles Bronson then.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 13, 2008, 10:20:41 AM
Not really, death wish was just about revenge. This is more a flawed character's efforts to serve justice.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on June 13, 2008, 10:36:18 AM
 rubschin: I seem to recall a film with a similar theme. Clint Eastwood hunting down some rogue cops who took the law into their own hands. One of the rogue cops was played by David Soul.

Are there no new plot lines  angry041:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 13, 2008, 10:39:02 AM
There are some similarities but the basic plotline is different, and the interaction between Dexter and the Icebox Killer is really well done. Dexter's mental commentary had me in stitches a few times, although I admit I have an extremely dark sense of humour.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 13, 2008, 02:07:20 PM
Ok and now back to normal service with a DVD set I would recommend, Dexter.

For those members who enjoy the CSI shows Dexter is a must. The main protagonist, Dexter, is a criminalist with a dark secret. He is in fact a serial killer. Trained in the 'code' by his late policeman foster father Dexter goes after the criminals that evade justice and meets out ther due.

Dexter himself, while obviously a flawed character is likeable and his mental commentary is absolute genius in places.

Overall if you have enjoyed CSI and have a dark sense of humour then this show is for you.  happy088
I got this for my Birthday but I haven't watched it yet...  noooo:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 14, 2008, 10:58:31 AM
Are there no new plot lines  angry041:
noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 17, 2008, 07:01:46 AM
Ok and now back to normal service with a DVD set I would recommend, Dexter.

For those members who enjoy the CSI shows Dexter is a must. The main protagonist, Dexter, is a criminalist with a dark secret. He is in fact a serial killer. Trained in the 'code' by his late policeman foster father Dexter goes after the criminals that evade justice and meets out ther due.

Dexter himself, while obviously a flawed character is likeable and his mental commentary is absolute genius in places.

Overall if you have enjoyed CSI and have a dark sense of humour then this show is for you.  happy088
I got this for my Birthday but I haven't watched it yet...  noooo:

It is complete utter, utter shite of the highest order…  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on June 17, 2008, 07:28:50 AM
Ok and now back to normal service with a DVD set I would recommend, Dexter.

For those members who enjoy the CSI shows Dexter is a must. The main protagonist, Dexter, is a criminalist with a dark secret. He is in fact a serial killer. Trained in the 'code' by his late policeman foster father Dexter goes after the criminals that evade justice and meets out ther due.

Dexter himself, while obviously a flawed character is likeable and his mental commentary is absolute genius in places.

Overall if you have enjoyed CSI and have a dark sense of humour then this show is for you.  happy088
I got this for my Birthday but I haven't watched it yet...  noooo:

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It is complete utter, utter shite of the highest order…  noooo:

And there was I going to order it. Thanks for the tip off BM
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 17, 2008, 07:51:17 AM
Ok and now back to normal service with a DVD set I would recommend, Dexter.

For those members who enjoy the CSI shows Dexter is a must. The main protagonist, Dexter, is a criminalist with a dark secret. He is in fact a serial killer. Trained in the 'code' by his late policeman foster father Dexter goes after the criminals that evade justice and meets out ther due.

Dexter himself, while obviously a flawed character is likeable and his mental commentary is absolute genius in places.

Overall if you have enjoyed CSI and have a dark sense of humour then this show is for you.  happy088
I got this for my Birthday but I haven't watched it yet...  noooo:

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It is complete utter, utter shite of the highest order…  noooo:

And there was I going to order it. Thanks for the tip off BM

I second that.

I was just about to click the 'submit order' button.

Lucky escape
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 17, 2008, 08:55:27 AM
Ok and now back to normal service with a DVD set I would recommend, Dexter.

For those members who enjoy the CSI shows Dexter is a must. The main protagonist, Dexter, is a criminalist with a dark secret. He is in fact a serial killer. Trained in the 'code' by his late policeman foster father Dexter goes after the criminals that evade justice and meets out ther due.

Dexter himself, while obviously a flawed character is likeable and his mental commentary is absolute genius in places.

Overall if you have enjoyed CSI and have a dark sense of humour then this show is for you.  happy088
I got this for my Birthday but I haven't watched it yet...  noooo:

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It is complete utter, utter shite of the highest order…  noooo:

And there was I going to order it. Thanks for the tip off BM

I second that.

I was just about to click the 'submit order' button.

Lucky escape
Indeed... even tho I would have made my fortune from your order and prolly invested in lucky turnips you have made the right decision...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 17, 2008, 08:58:16 AM
Ok and now back to normal service with a DVD set I would recommend, Dexter.

For those members who enjoy the CSI shows Dexter is a must. The main protagonist, Dexter, is a criminalist with a dark secret. He is in fact a serial killer. Trained in the 'code' by his late policeman foster father Dexter goes after the criminals that evade justice and meets out ther due.

Dexter himself, while obviously a flawed character is likeable and his mental commentary is absolute genius in places.

Overall if you have enjoyed CSI and have a dark sense of humour then this show is for you.  happy088
I got this for my Birthday but I haven't watched it yet...  noooo:

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It is complete utter, utter shite of the highest order…  noooo:

And there was I going to order it. Thanks for the tip off BM

I second that.

I was just about to click the 'submit order' button.

Lucky escape
Indeed... even tho I would have made my fortune from your order and prolly invested in lucky turnips you have made the right decision...  noooo:

Your selfless honesty has touched my heart.

I shall send you a free lucky turnip right away.  sad32:
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Post by: Barman on June 17, 2008, 10:11:04 AM
Ok and now back to normal service with a DVD set I would recommend, Dexter.

For those members who enjoy the CSI shows Dexter is a must. The main protagonist, Dexter, is a criminalist with a dark secret. He is in fact a serial killer. Trained in the 'code' by his late policeman foster father Dexter goes after the criminals that evade justice and meets out ther due.

Dexter himself, while obviously a flawed character is likeable and his mental commentary is absolute genius in places.

Overall if you have enjoyed CSI and have a dark sense of humour then this show is for you.  happy088
I got this for my Birthday but I haven't watched it yet...  noooo:

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It is complete utter, utter shite of the highest order…  noooo:

And there was I going to order it. Thanks for the tip off BM

I second that.

I was just about to click the 'submit order' button.

Lucky escape
Indeed... even tho I would have made my fortune from your order and prolly invested in lucky turnips you have made the right decision...  noooo:

Your selfless honesty has touched my heart.

I shall send you a free lucky turnip right away.  sad32:
Excellent!  cloud9:

Honesty really is the best policy after all...  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on June 21, 2008, 09:14:54 AM
Watched 'In the valley of Elah' last night. Tommy Lee Jones as superb as ever. Highly reccommended.  cloud9:

GM stylee review : Naked wimmin about but no fornication.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Valley-Elah-Charlize-Theron/dp/B0012XQJ9U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1214039551&sr=1-1
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Post by: Grumpmeister on June 21, 2008, 09:36:39 PM
GM stylee review : Naked wimmin about but no fornication.

 cussing:
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Post by: Mrs TG on June 22, 2008, 04:34:19 PM
Just watched Cloverfield, dont waste yr time an money....thats all i can say..very dissapointed.. sad32:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on June 22, 2008, 04:38:00 PM
Just watched Cloverfield, dont waste yr time an money....thats all i can say..very dissapointed.. sad32:

No nekkid wimmin or fornication?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on June 22, 2008, 04:41:32 PM
Just watched Cloverfield, dont waste yr time an money....thats all i can say..very dissapointed.. sad32:

No nekkid wimmin or fornication?

Nope. 90 mins I will never get back.  cry:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on June 22, 2008, 04:44:14 PM
 happy100
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on June 29, 2008, 05:44:19 PM
I'll start you off with The book Thief

Book Description
The story of a young German girl who steals books, of her family and the Jewish boxer hidden in their basement as they struggle to survive in Nazi Germany when the bombs begin to fall.

Synopsis
1939 - Nazi Germany - The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier. Liesel, a nine-year-old girl, is living with a foster family on Himmel Street. Her parents have been taken away to a concentration camp. Liesel steals books. This is her story and the story of the inhabitants of her street when the bombs begin to fall. Some important information - this novel is narrated by death. It's a small story, about: a girl; an accordionist; some fanatical Germans; a Jewish fist fighter; and quite a lot of thievery. Another thing you should know - death will visit the book thief three times.

Reader's Comments
The most amazing book I have ever read... cried my eyes out... a must purchase read.  happy088



Can't remember if I told you but I did order "The Book Thief".
Yes it is good. Yes I did cry, I defy anyone who reads it not to.

I have just finished ('bout three minutes ago) "It Just Occurred To Me" by Humphrey Littleton. Extremely funny, informative and a damned good read. Available from Amazon ~ BM will, I hope, post a link as despite his careful instructions I seem unable to make the link thingy work.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 30, 2008, 06:10:18 AM
I'll start you off with The book Thief

Book Description
The story of a young German girl who steals books, of her family and the Jewish boxer hidden in their basement as they struggle to survive in Nazi Germany when the bombs begin to fall.

Synopsis
1939 - Nazi Germany - The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier. Liesel, a nine-year-old girl, is living with a foster family on Himmel Street. Her parents have been taken away to a concentration camp. Liesel steals books. This is her story and the story of the inhabitants of her street when the bombs begin to fall. Some important information - this novel is narrated by death. It's a small story, about: a girl; an accordionist; some fanatical Germans; a Jewish fist fighter; and quite a lot of thievery. Another thing you should know - death will visit the book thief three times.

Reader's Comments
The most amazing book I have ever read... cried my eyes out... a must purchase read.  happy088



Can't remember if I told you but I did order "The Book Thief".
Yes it is good. Yes I did cry, I defy anyone who reads it not to.

I have just finished ('bout three minutes ago) "It Just Occurred To Me" by Humphrey Littleton. Extremely funny, informative and a damned good read. Available from Amazon ~ BM will, I hope, post a link as despite his careful instructions I seem unable to make the link thingy work.
Here...

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on June 30, 2008, 10:40:54 AM
Fanks ~ brilliant book by Humph. Funny and informative.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 01, 2008, 11:15:38 AM
Its time for another GM Stylee review. This time its Batman - Dark Knight.


Far darker than the first film, Dark Knight brings about Batman's greatest nemesis, The Joker. The has more of the feel of the graphic novels in the way that the Joker is portrayed. When Jack Nickolson was cast as the Joker in Tim Burton's Batman he played the character with a degree of  twisted comedy that softened the character to a degree. Ledgers Joker pulls no punches, he's a psycho, he knows he's a psycho and he revels in it.

The interaction between the Joker and Harvey Dent is brilliantly done, for those of you who don't know the batman story I'll leave that one to you to find out for yourselves.

If you enjoyed Batman Begins then this is well worth going to see.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on August 01, 2008, 11:17:50 AM
Its time for another GM Stylee review. This time its Batman - Dark Knight.


Far darker than the first film, Dark Knight brings about Batman's greatest nemesis, The Joker. The has more of the feel of the graphic novels in the way that the Joker is portrayed. When Jack Nickolson was cast as the Joker in Tim Burton's Batman he played the character with a degree of  twisted comedy that softened the character to a degree. Ledgers Joker pulls no punches, he's a psycho, he knows he's a psycho and he revels in it.

The interaction between the Joker and Harvey Dent is brilliantly done, for those of you who don't know the batman story I'll leave that one to you to find out for yourselves.

If you enjoyed Batman Begins then this is well worth going to see.

You forgot to mention if there is any shagging it.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 01, 2008, 11:29:28 AM
None but plenty of action.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on August 01, 2008, 11:31:55 AM
None but plenty of action.

But there is action and then again "action" eyes:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 01, 2008, 11:45:29 AM
Well you could say there is a lot of bat on clown action but I'm not sure its the type you want dirty hound  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 01, 2008, 01:22:52 PM
Fanks ~ brilliant book by Humph. Funny and informative.
Just arrived here today...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on August 02, 2008, 05:58:52 PM
i think not my darling, dont think it would go with the film...me taking you to see this on monday, and hope i dont fall asleep... scared2:

Eh?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Mrs TG on August 02, 2008, 06:12:39 PM
i think not my darling, dont think it would go with the film...me taking you to see this on monday, and hope i dont fall asleep... scared2:

Eh?  rubschin:

Eh what?

its gone.... point:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on August 02, 2008, 06:59:16 PM
Quote
bat on clown action

Whatever turns the hound on.

See also: Wenchy and Mr Wench
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 03, 2008, 08:39:21 AM
Not my thing Nick, t'was the hound asking about 'action'

Did watch another very good film yesterday, The Man From Earth. As soon as l can figure out a review that doesnt spoil the plot l'll post it.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on August 03, 2008, 10:13:38 AM
Not my thing Nick, t'was the hound asking about 'action'

Did watch another very good film yesterday, The Man From Earth. As soon as l can figure out a review that doesnt spoil the plot l'll post it.

Ordered that from lovefilm the other day. Sounded good. Is it?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 03, 2008, 12:10:32 PM
Its a very intelligent, well writtbn film and one I really enjoyed watching TG,   
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on August 04, 2008, 01:07:10 PM
Any shagging?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 04, 2008, 01:20:47 PM
No Nick.  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on August 04, 2008, 01:47:03 PM
It's not a proper review unless you specify that
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 11, 2008, 05:53:00 PM
Watched another film over the weekend, Wanted.

Ok, first to get Nicks bit out of the way. There is a little 'action' (sort of) but there is a scene with Angelina Jolie getting out of the bath that would probably appeal to you.  ::)

Ok, basic plotline is that a nobody suddenly find out that he is the son of an assassin and has abilities that border on the supernatural. Over the course of the film he discovers who he really is and how to use his abilities to deal (as well as an interesting way of dealing with rodents. If you ahve a warped sense of humour - so thats most of you on here - and you dont like rats then it will appeal to you).

The look and style of the film is very similar to the matrix, car chases, shootouts on topof/in trains and it all goes on at a decent pace. If you want to watch an action film that doesnt need to be thought about much then this is worth a look.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on August 11, 2008, 07:14:21 PM
No shagging then  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 16, 2008, 04:40:54 PM
Just going to watch Groundhog day... again...  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on August 16, 2008, 04:44:13 PM
Just going to watch Groundhog day... again...  ::)

Bored are we?

I have never seen that film and I intend to stay that way.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on August 16, 2008, 04:55:12 PM
Just going to watch Groundhog day... again...  ::)

Bored are we?

I have never seen that film and I intend to stay that way.

I'll go with TG on that one.  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on August 16, 2008, 04:55:32 PM
Just going to watch Groundhog day... again...  ::)

I hope that's incidental via Sky or whatever and not a purchase  whacky115   lol:

There's only so many times... etc
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on August 16, 2008, 05:00:09 PM
Just going to watch Groundhog day... again...  ::)

Bored are we?

I have never seen that film and I intend to stay that way.

I'll go with TG on that one.  whistle:


I'll go with TG on that one.  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on August 16, 2008, 05:03:27 PM
Just going to watch Groundhog day... again...  ::)

Bored are we?

I have never seen that film and I intend to stay that way.

I'll go with TG on that one.  whistle:


I'll go with TG on that one.  whistle:

Ditto



Although that's a different film
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on August 16, 2008, 05:06:18 PM
Just going to watch Groundhog day... again...  ::)

Bored are we?

I have never seen that film and I intend to stay that way.


I'll go with TG on that one.  whistle:


I'll go with TG on that one.  whistle:

Ditto



Although that's a different film

Ditto
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on August 16, 2008, 05:09:06 PM
Just going to watch Groundhog day... again...  ::)

Bored are we?

I have never seen that film and I intend to stay that way.


I'll go with TG on that one.  whistle:


I'll go with TG on that one.  whistle:

Ditto



Although that's a different film

Ditto

 shocked003

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on August 16, 2008, 05:11:14 PM
Best we stop this now before we get banned.  surrender:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on August 16, 2008, 05:16:51 PM
Agreed. Though not a ghost of a chance of that  ;) 

I'm going through to the restaurant to cook some "Farmer's Market Organic Fishcakes"... load of Pollocks, prolly
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 17, 2008, 05:56:06 AM
Just going to watch Groundhog day... again...  ::)

Bored are we?

I have never seen that film and I intend to stay that way.
Great movie!  happy088

We also watched Madagascar and Moulin Rouge in a massive movie-thon...  sleep017
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on August 17, 2008, 08:01:45 AM
You sure know how to show a girl a good time.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 17, 2008, 08:27:40 AM
You sure know how to show a girl a good time.
Girls...  eyes:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on August 17, 2008, 08:31:18 AM
 doh:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 17, 2008, 08:32:31 AM
doh:
whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 17, 2008, 11:09:37 AM
You sure know how to show a girl a good time.

Yep, they enjoy the films, spoiled only by the dulcet drone of Baldymort snoring in the corner whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 17, 2008, 12:48:56 PM
You sure know how to show a girl a good time.

Yep, they enjoy the films, spoiled only by the dulcet drone of Baldymort snoring in the corner whistle:
It was too loud to fall asleep...  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 18, 2008, 11:15:14 AM
Not my thing Nick, t'was the hound asking about 'action'

Did watch another very good film yesterday, The Man From Earth. As soon as l can figure out a review that doesnt spoil the plot l'll post it.

Ordered that from lovefilm the other day. Sounded good. Is it?  rubschin:

What did you think of it?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on August 18, 2008, 11:18:36 AM
Not my thing Nick, t'was the hound asking about 'action'

Did watch another very good film yesterday, The Man From Earth. As soon as l can figure out a review that doesnt spoil the plot l'll post it.

Ordered that from lovefilm the other day. Sounded good. Is it?  rubschin:

What did you think of it?

They havent sent it yet.  Maybe about Xmas time knowing Lovefilm. angry041:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on August 20, 2008, 03:34:06 PM
I thought it was quite good   whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on August 20, 2008, 03:36:19 PM
A newspaper recently ran an offer on CDs and I have now the whole of the original BBC version of Brideshead.
I shall be watching this when the children return to school and Mrs S#2 returns to work  cloud9:
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Post by: Pastis on August 20, 2008, 06:07:06 PM
Superb. Some nice music in there too  happy088
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on August 20, 2008, 06:11:07 PM
I've decided to make a vacuum flask of Green Tea, a plate of nibbles and watch one episode after another all day ~ cloud9: once I have the house to myself again.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 21, 2008, 09:05:23 AM
I've decided to make a vacuum flask of Green Tea, a plate of nibbles and watch one episode after another all day ~ cloud9: once I have the house to myself again.
eeek:

How 'bout us...?  sad24:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on August 21, 2008, 10:27:29 AM
I've decided to make a vacuum flask of Green Tea, a plate of nibbles and watch one episode after another all day ~ cloud9: once I have the house to myself again.
eeek:

How 'bout us...?  sad24:

You can come round if you like.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 21, 2008, 11:34:31 AM
I've decided to make a vacuum flask of Green Tea, a plate of nibbles and watch one episode after another all day ~ cloud9: once I have the house to myself again.
eeek:

How 'bout us...?  sad24:

You can come round if you like.
Shant...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on August 21, 2008, 11:43:44 AM
I've decided to make a vacuum flask of Green Tea, a plate of nibbles and watch one episode after another all day ~ cloud9: once I have the house to myself again.
eeek:

How 'bout us...?  sad24:

You can come round if you like.
Shant...  noooo:

Please yourself  razz:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 27, 2008, 05:27:21 PM
Watched another film over the weekend, 30000 Leagues Under the Sea. A modern remake of the classic Jules Verne story. I was about 10 minutes into it before I realised that the whirring noise I could hear in the background was Verne spinning in his grave.

This film is bloody awful, the acting is insipid, the special effects dire and the less said about what the scriptwriters did with Nemo the better. I couldnt even make it to the end of the film and what I did watch is time I'll never get back.

For the benefit of Captain Calamity there is no nekkidness or fornication, at least there wasnt before I was forced to switch the rubbish off. Having said that the director must have been a right tit.
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Post by: Snoopy on August 27, 2008, 05:28:35 PM
Clearly one to miss then.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 27, 2008, 05:31:12 PM
Not unless I can take the DVD clay pigeon shooting.  eveilgrin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on August 27, 2008, 06:53:28 PM
Try this : http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0252480/

You may want to shoot yourself afterwards, but its a powerful, moving film.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 14, 2008, 11:21:31 AM
Books wot I have read on holiday, so far:-

Odd Hours by Dean Koontz. Very good.

The Good Guy by Dean Koontz, also very good.

Broken by Moira someone - excellent gritty, London gangland, drug and prostitution book. Depressingly believable. Language to make a docker blush though.

Currently reading McMafia by Misha Glenny. Factual about the rise of global crime syndicates.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Mrs TG on September 14, 2008, 12:48:26 PM
Books wot I have read on holiday, so far:-

Odd Hours by Dean Koontz. Very good.

The Good Guy by Dean Koontz, also very good.

Broken by Moira someone - excellent gritty, London gangland, drug and prostitution book. Depressingly believable. Language to make a docker blush though.

Currently reading McMafia by Misha Glenny. Factual about the rise of global crime syndicates.

Broken is written by Martina Cole all her books are based on gangland/murders/prostitution/ etc etc i read em all there brilliant! made me blush at times too... eyes:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 14, 2008, 12:51:58 PM
Books wot I have read on holiday, so far:-

Odd Hours by Dean Koontz. Very good.

The Good Guy by Dean Koontz, also very good.

Broken by Moira someone - excellent gritty, London gangland, drug and prostitution book. Depressingly believable. Language to make a docker blush though.

Currently reading McMafia by Misha Glenny. Factual about the rise of global crime syndicates.

Broken is written by Martina Cole all her books are based on gangland/murders/prostitution/ etc etc i read em all there brilliant! made me blush at times too... eyes:
I bet!  point:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 14, 2008, 02:56:00 PM
Thank you Mrs TG for confirmation of Martina Cole. I tend to forget female authors names, as I generally only relate them to romantic tosh or guidance on the household chores they should perform ;-)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on September 14, 2008, 06:50:59 PM
See also:Germaine Greer



Also fence: cool20: diepig:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on September 14, 2008, 08:39:21 PM
Just watched the first episode of Tinman. A sci-fi retelling of the Wizard of Oz. Very good & I shall watch the rest.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tin-Man-2-Disc-Collectors/dp/B0019T7PI6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1221424580&sr=1-1

And those gits at Lovefilm still aint sent 'The Andromeda Strain' out to me.  cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Uncle Mort on September 15, 2008, 07:49:01 AM
Tinman - I've been watching it (download on Top up TV) It's a very good re-imagination of the OZ story. Worth getting.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Bar Wench on September 15, 2008, 09:04:11 AM
Just watched the first episode of Tinman. A sci-fi retelling of the Wizard of Oz. Very good & I shall watch the rest.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tin-Man-2-Disc-Collectors/dp/B0019T7PI6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1221424580&sr=1-1

And those gits at Lovefilm still aint sent 'The Andromeda Strain' out to me.  cussing:

Tinman is on my lovefilm list too! Can't wait!
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on September 15, 2008, 09:45:44 AM
Just watched the first episode of Tinman. A sci-fi retelling of the Wizard of Oz. Very good & I shall watch the rest.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tin-Man-2-Disc-Collectors/dp/B0019T7PI6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1221424580&sr=1-1

And those gits at Lovefilm still aint sent 'The Andromeda Strain' out to me.  cussing:

Tinman is on my lovefilm list too! Can't wait!

You'll have to wait a bit then Wenchy. I have disc one and they way Lovefilm carry on sometimes it's prolly the only copy.  cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 15, 2008, 12:13:23 PM
Just watched the first episode of Tinman. A sci-fi retelling of the Wizard of Oz. Very good & I shall watch the rest.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tin-Man-2-Disc-Collectors/dp/B0019T7PI6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1221424580&sr=1-1

And those gits at Lovefilm still aint sent 'The Andromeda Strain' out to me.  cussing:

Whats the betting they have a mini Nick working there and when it arrives its the original 70's film  point:
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Post by: TG on September 21, 2008, 09:19:32 PM
Just watched the first episode of Tinman. A sci-fi retelling of the Wizard of Oz. Very good & I shall watch the rest.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tin-Man-2-Disc-Collectors/dp/B0019T7PI6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1221424580&sr=1-1

And those gits at Lovefilm still aint sent 'The Andromeda Strain' out to me.  cussing:

Finally saw The Andromeda Strain. Very good. Highly recommended.  happy088
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Post by: Barman on September 23, 2008, 05:23:04 AM
Atonement



Watched it last night - awesome film IMHO...

Keira Knightley is  eyes: the story is excellent, photography fantastic - breathtaking overall.

Coincidentally, I'm just reading this: -



Which brought the scene on bray dunes even closer to life having just read about action there and the terrible conditions.

A 'must watch'.  happy088
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Post by: Grumpmeister on September 23, 2008, 10:53:07 AM
What site are you posting those links from BM, the company firewall is blocking them and it lets Amazon through?  angry041:
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Post by: Snoopy on September 23, 2008, 10:55:32 AM
I'll leave it to BM to tell you he is posting them from Amazon  whistle:
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Post by: Barman on September 23, 2008, 10:56:33 AM
I am posting them from Amazon...
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Post by: Snoopy on September 23, 2008, 10:57:43 AM
Told you so  point:
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Post by: Grumpmeister on September 23, 2008, 11:10:28 AM
Is that Amazon the official site or the 'Amazon' online shop run by some dodgy Cypriot landlord with hair problems whistle:
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Post by: Barman on September 23, 2008, 11:13:53 AM
Is that Amazon the official site or the 'Amazon' online shop run by some dodgy Cypriot landlord with hair problems whistle:
It is a direct link to amazon.co.uk you cheeky sod!  cussing:
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Post by: Grumpmeister on September 23, 2008, 11:18:49 AM
Just seems odd that the company firewall is blocking your links oh tempremental one.  whistle:
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Post by: Snoopy on September 23, 2008, 11:19:04 AM
Like I said  point:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 23, 2008, 12:28:29 PM
I'm just wondering why the firewall didnt like them Snoop. Its normally good at blocking disreputable links (having said that it lets me in here  whistle: )
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on September 23, 2008, 03:58:05 PM
Corduroy Mansions

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/exclusions/alexandermccallsmith/chapters/nosplit/chapter1.xml

Alarmingly close to home  redface:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on October 19, 2008, 11:21:27 AM
Alan Bennett "The Laying on of Hands"
Short and very witty.
Not "new" (published in 2001) but I just found it in the local library.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on October 19, 2008, 12:47:57 PM
Arthur C. Clarke's last novel.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Last-Theorem-Arthur-C-Clarke/dp/0007289987/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1224420165&sr=1-1

Very disappointing. Most have Clarke's last few books have been Co-written with other authors (Baxter being the most successful IMO) as is this one.

I expected better as Pohl is a an SF master as well.

Boring. God help me but to be bored was the last thing I expected from a man who in many ways shaped my reading habits and perhaps my world view as well.



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Post by: Snoopy on October 19, 2008, 12:58:36 PM
IMHO Arthur C Clarke has never been more than an assembler of other people's research into a fictional account. Frankly I have liked nothing of his that I have read and gave up on him years ago. Very much a one trick pony I always felt.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on October 19, 2008, 01:10:13 PM
IMHO Arthur C Clarke has never been more than an assembler of other people's research into a fictional account. Frankly I have liked nothing of his that I have read and gave up on him years ago. Very much a one trick pony I always felt.

I disagree. Quite strongly in fact.

Like you I pretty much gave up on Clarke a while ago. Sometime in the mid 80's I think.

But to call him a 'one trick pony' is ridiculous.

Here are 3 tricks:

item : Positing the concept of communication satelites

item : Not patenting the idea ( point:)

item : '2001 : A space odyssey' (the novel of his and Kubricks screenplay rather than the film itself.)




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Post by: Snoopy on October 19, 2008, 01:29:09 PM
I still find his books boring, overlong and tedious. His researchers gather the facts and figure and he simply uses them. I believe that he does not make predictions he simply publicises other peoples ideas and occasionally they come true. Your example of the concept of communications satellites was certainly not his. He was merely the first to publish an idea which had been kicking around the Air Ministry for some time where people were trying to work out how to "bounce" a radio/radar signal further than was possible at the time. One idea was to mount mirrors on high mountains, another was to bounce the signals off of "something in orbit", tethered balloons with long enough cables to reach "space" was the original concept.
 I am told that there were those who believed that he should have been prosecuted for revealing what at the time was classified information.
Sorry you will not convince me that he has written anything I should read.
I will grant that he has always been a good self publicist.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on November 20, 2008, 12:55:02 PM
Ok time for a quick music review, the new Guns N Roses album Chinese Democracy....








Don't waste your money, a couple of the tracks are ok but at its best its a Guns N Roses tribute band trying new material. And the less said about track 4 the better.

Having said that anyone who is determined to torture their eardrums can find the album on their myspace page.

http://www.myspace.com/gunsnroses (http://www.myspace.com/gunsnroses)
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Post by: Nick on November 20, 2008, 12:57:40 PM
Any shaggin in it?
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Post by: Just One More on November 20, 2008, 06:07:46 PM
Ok time for a quick music review, the new Guns N Roses album Chinese Democracy....








Don't waste your money, a couple of the tracks are ok but at its best its a Guns N Roses tribute band trying new material. And the less said about track 4 the better.

Having said that anyone who is determined to torture their eardrums can find the album on their myspace page.

http://www.myspace.com/gunsnroses (http://www.myspace.com/gunsnroses)

I pre-ordered my copy last week confused:

I shall have a listen on the site this evening, fifteen years in the making, it should be good

I can recommend AC/DC's Black Ice Cd
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Post by: Snoopy on November 20, 2008, 06:10:25 PM
 noooo: Youngsters  noooo:
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Post by: Just One More on November 20, 2008, 06:46:31 PM
You sweet talking divil  cloud9:
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Post by: Grumpmeister on November 20, 2008, 06:48:15 PM
I shall have a listen on the site this evening, fifteen years in the making, it should be good

Unfortunately the only original member still in the line up is Axl and the replacements aren't anywhere near as good as their predecessors.

I'm sorry Snoop, I keep forgetting that when you were my age rock music was running round in animal skins banging lumps of stone together...  whistle:
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Post by: Snoopy on November 20, 2008, 07:11:03 PM
 (https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimagecache2.allposters.com%2Fimages%2Fpic%2F151%2F3095%7ERolling-Stones-Tongue-Posters.jpg&hash=3f0e39546e69b079d4f3d1c9821fcc42edd17ee3)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on November 20, 2008, 07:14:38 PM
Marianne and Mars Bars spring to mind  sick2:
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Post by: Bar Wench on November 21, 2008, 09:05:05 AM
I shall have a listen on the site this evening, fifteen years in the making, it should be good

Unfortunately the only original member still in the line up is Axl and the replacements aren't anywhere near as good as their predecessors.

Which is why no one I know is remotely interested.
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Post by: Grumpmeister on November 25, 2008, 12:32:16 PM
I love the way China is banning the sale of the album there and blocking access to their website on the grounds that it is an attack on the government.

All that anger and effort for no reason, I cant see anyone getting far enough into the album to hear the offending lyric.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on January 27, 2009, 12:42:53 PM
Watched at the weekend :

Indiana Jones & the Kingdom of the Crystal skull.

Worth a look. Especially on Blu-Ray.

GM stylee review: Lots of fun action sequences, no shagging, bloody awful ending.

The Mummy : Tomb of the dragon emperor.

Also worth a look but not a patch on the first one or even the second one.

GM stylee review: No shagging at all, Chinese mummy's are nowhere near as much fun as Egyptian ones even if they are Jet Li.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on February 14, 2009, 12:46:50 PM
Watched last night:

No Country for Old Men
I've enjoyed a few Cohen Brothers films in the past, Barton Fink, The Big Lebowski but although NCFOM was technically all there and masterful I didn't enjoy it. It's dark and nasty and probably just a poor choice by me for relaxing on a Friday night.

As for Red Sorghum as the back up ~ hmmm, I should have looked at the sleeve notes a little more closely and read that this was Zhang Yimou's first film. I loved Hero and The House of Flying Daggers but this one was not a tale of wuxia. He's done better since this in '87.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on February 14, 2009, 01:48:05 PM
Watched last night:
No Country for Old Men
I've enjoyed a few Cohen Brothers films in the past, Barton Fink, The Big Lebowski but although NCFOM was technically all there and masterful I didn't enjoy it. It's dark and nasty and probably just a poor choice by me for relaxing on a Friday night.

I too was disapointed by NCFOM - nothing against dark and menacing movies but I just don't think this delivered much  noooo:

Have you watched  There Will be Blood   - starring Daniel Day Lewis . Liked that much more.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on February 14, 2009, 02:01:53 PM
No (to the question, like  ;) )

Will check it out...  happy088
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on February 15, 2009, 09:51:30 AM
Hellboy 2 : The Golden Army

Not to everyones taste this. I watched it because the director will be making the Hobbit movies.

Not brilliant taken as a whole but it is superbly imagined and the special effects are some of the best for years.

Overall I am hopeful that this bloke will do well with the Hobbit.

GM Stylee review: Big robots, no shagging.


Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 17, 2009, 11:06:44 AM
To be honest I did enjoy both of the Hellboy films. Ron Pearlman was the perfect choice for Hellboy.

The film I'm most eager to see at the moment though is The Watchmen.  cloud9:
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Post by: Grumpmeister on February 19, 2009, 10:37:29 AM
Watched the pilot for The Beast last night and that looks like ti could be worth following. Patrick Swayze is perfectly cast as Charles Barker, an undercover FBI agent taking a new protege Ellis Dove under his wing, even shooting him at the start of the show to save him when he blows a sting. Despite the hard driven approach to training him, pushing him more and more to test his abilities, Dove likes and respects Barker. But as he starts to see how much the stress of the new job is taking out of him his world is thrown completely when Internal Affairs ask him to investigate Barker...

http://www.aetv.com/the-beast/ (http://www.aetv.com/the-beast/)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on February 19, 2009, 10:54:00 AM
Watched the pilot for The Beast last night and that looks like ti could be worth following. Patrick Swayze is perfectly cast as Charles Barker, an undercover FBI agent taking a new protege Ellis Dove under his wing, even shooting him at the start of the show to save him when he blows a sting. Despite the hard driven approach to training him, pushing him more and more to test his abilities, Dove likes and respects Barker. But as he starts to see how much the stress of the new job is taking out of him his world is thrown completely when Internal Affairs ask him to investigate Barker...

http://www.aetv.com/the-beast/ (http://www.aetv.com/the-beast/)

Haven't there been a zillion films like this   rubschin:

And Patrick Swayze as a leading man is not a bonus for the film - I know he's ill and all that but he has not been a leading man for a long time  noooo:
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Post by: Grumpmeister on February 19, 2009, 10:59:02 AM
Its not a film Miss D, its a TV show but given how ill he was while making the show his performance was impressive. Yes there have been many shows and films with a similar plot but this has the potential to be one of the better ones.
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Post by: Miss Demeanour on February 19, 2009, 11:00:33 AM
Oh alright then .....I'll take your word for it trusty GM

Still not keen on Patrick Swayze though  noooo:
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Post by: Grumpmeister on February 19, 2009, 11:03:11 AM
This role is a world away from Dirty Dancing Miss D.  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on February 19, 2009, 11:05:19 AM
It's not just Dirty Dancing...

Ghost was his biggest offence - I could never go back to pottery again after that  sick2:
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Post by: Grumpmeister on February 19, 2009, 11:26:51 AM
I can just see you delicately spinning a pot Miss D......  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on February 19, 2009, 11:30:48 AM
The way this Government is going she is lucky to have a pot to p*ss in let alone one to spin.

Anyway you don't spin pots ~ you thow them. ::)
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Post by: Nick on February 19, 2009, 11:35:35 AM
Mrs Nick has been known to throw pots  scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 19, 2009, 11:49:40 AM
The way this Government is going she is lucky to have a pot to p*ss in let alone one to spin.

Anyway you don't spin pots ~ you thow them. ::)

I know that but had had a feeling that mentioning Miss D, pots and throwing in the same sentence would lead to the sound of crockery smashing against a wall..  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on February 20, 2009, 08:11:52 AM
The way this Government is going she is lucky to have a pot to p*ss in let alone one to spin.

Anyway you don't spin pots ~ you thow them. ::)

I know that but had had a feeling that mentioning Miss D, pots and throwing in the same sentence would lead to the sound of crockery smashing against a wall..  whistle:

I only ever did pottery once at school. It was meant o be a vase for my mother - I ended up bringing home something which I later referred to as an ashtray. I think even that was pushing the boundaries of artistic licence.

I refer to this as my flattening phase  lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 20, 2009, 09:23:31 AM
There was a bloke in the woodwork class at my school (a subject at which I was utterly useless). One term we had to make a toast rack  ::) He asked if he could make a record rack instead and was told he couldn't. So he made a toast rack three feet long with space for about 60 pieces of toast!! lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on February 20, 2009, 01:41:17 PM
There was a bloke in the woodwork class at my school (a subject at which I was utterly useless). One term we had to make a toast rack  ::) He asked if he could make a record rack instead and was told he couldn't. So he made a toast rack three feet long with space for about 60 pieces of toast!! lol:

Woodwork classes... ahhh...  lol:

Apart from possessing a wooden leg (the joint of which he used to oil publicly from time to time  eeek: ) our woodwork master was renowned for coming out with a classic phrase.
One boy had made a disastrous attempt at the current task thereby wasting good timber. The master scolded him for his ineptitude and wastefulness... finishing off with the words:

"Bloody 'ell, lad, wood don't grow on trees yer know!"
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 20, 2009, 01:43:45 PM
Was he from South Yorkshire?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on February 20, 2009, 01:46:59 PM
Was he from South Yorkshire?

 noooo:   Why? Was yours? Ours was more likely South Coast.

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 20, 2009, 01:48:44 PM
Ours had freckles on his head and a hairy nose. Name of Layer  eeek:
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Post by: Barman on February 20, 2009, 02:10:46 PM
I too was useless at woodwork....  redface:

Our teacher (Mr. Right) took great pleasure watching me trying to use a spoke shave upside-down for about five minutes....  cussing:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on February 20, 2009, 02:14:23 PM
I too was useless at woodwork....  redface:

Our teacher (Mr. Right) took great pleasure watching me trying to use a spoke shave upside-down for about five minutes....  cussing:

How long did you have to wait for him to come along?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 20, 2009, 02:15:38 PM
I too was useless with my hands....  redface:


Some things never change
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on February 20, 2009, 02:31:26 PM
Anywho, reviews like.

Just got the fourth volume of C J Sansom's Mathew Shardlake series, 'Revalation'

Basically, crime fiction set at the time of Henry the eight of that name. Superbly written and plotted. Educashioinall n'all.

Highly recommended.  happy088


Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 20, 2009, 02:39:16 PM
Any shagging?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on February 20, 2009, 02:44:37 PM
Any shagging?

Not a lot. Mr Shardlake is a hunchback so he doesn't get much.  noooo:


Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 20, 2009, 02:45:11 PM
He should get an orthopaedic mattress like
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 20, 2009, 03:01:44 PM
I too was useless at woodwork....  redface:

Our teacher (Mr. Right) took great pleasure watching me trying to use a spoke shave upside-down for about five minutes....  cussing:

How long did you have to wait for him to come along?
drumroll:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on February 21, 2009, 05:55:31 PM
I seem to be playing catch up with DVDs...  redface:

Syriana:  much too complex and lack of characterisation

Charlie Wilson's War:  much better, good humoured and better written, good to see Tom Hanks filling out.

Then She Found Me:  a romance  eeek: , actually quite tragic  sad24:, good writing... and anyway Helen Hunt...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on February 21, 2009, 09:41:00 PM
Appaloosa

Directed by and starring one of Americas finest actors, Ed Harris.

With rock solid support from Jeremy Irons, Rene Zellweger, Viggo Mortensen and timothy Spall.

A classic western.

GM stylee review : Gunfights!
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on February 24, 2009, 03:06:35 PM
"Faintheart", British rom-com. Highly entertaining in a good way. Made for about 3 quid by the looks of it.

GM stylee review : erm.. Quirky. Swords. Vikings. Star Trek. No shagging.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on February 24, 2009, 04:37:38 PM
"Faintheart", British rom-com. Highly entertaining in a good way. Made for about 3 quid by the looks of it.

GM stylee review : erm.. Quirky. Swords. Vikings. Star Trek. No shagging.

Vikings and Star Trek?


Noggin the Klingon?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 24, 2009, 06:21:32 PM
That's just wrong  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 26, 2009, 10:47:29 AM
Keeping on the on the sci-vi theme, I watched Outlander last night. Basically take Beowulf and cross it with Alien. Kaiinan crash lands in 750AD Norway and discovers he wasnt the only survivor of the crash. Initially blamed for the slaughter of a neighboring village he soon proves his worth to the king and helps the Viking settlement defend itself against the creature.

Its...different but certainly a better reworking of the Beowulf legend than the godawful Christopher Lambert post apocalyptic version a few years back.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 26, 2009, 11:16:14 AM
No shagging then?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on February 26, 2009, 12:05:41 PM
Keeping on the on the sci-vi theme, I watched Outlander last night. Basically take Beowulf and cross it with Alien. Kaiinan crash lands in 750AD Norway and discovers he wasnt the only survivor of the crash. Initially blamed for the slaughter of a neighboring village he soon proves his worth to the king and helps the Viking settlement defend itself against the creature.

Its...different but certainly a better reworking of the Beowulf legend than the godawful Christopher Lambert post apocalyptic version a few years back.

He's mouth is open and I can see him speaking but  shrugs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 26, 2009, 12:31:20 PM
Keeping on the on the sci-vi theme, I watched Outlander last night. Basically take Beowulf and cross it with Alien. Kaiinan crash lands in 750AD Norway and discovers he wasnt the only survivor of the crash. Initially blamed for the slaughter of a neighboring village he soon proves his worth to the king and helps the Viking settlement defend itself against the creature.

Its...different but certainly a better reworking of the Beowulf legend than the godawful Christopher Lambert post apocalyptic version a few years back.

He's mouth is open and I can see him speaking but  shrugs:
lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 26, 2009, 12:44:59 PM
Keeping on the on the sci-vi theme, I watched Outlander last night. Basically take Beowulf and cross it with Alien. Kaiinan crash lands in 750AD Norway and discovers he wasnt the only survivor of the crash. Initially blamed for the slaughter of a neighboring village he soon proves his worth to the king and helps the Viking settlement defend itself against the creature.

Its...different but certainly a better reworking of the Beowulf legend than the godawful Christopher Lambert post apocalyptic version a few years back.

He's mouth is open and I can see him speaking but  shrugs:

I can do a Miss D version with smaller words if that helps...  whistle:





Now if everyone will excuse me I'm going to find somewhere safe to hide while Miss D sharpens her axe....  scared:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 26, 2009, 12:46:54 PM
Keeping on the on the sci-vi theme, I watched Outlander last night. Basically take Beowulf and cross it with Alien. Kaiinan crash lands in 750AD Norway and discovers he wasnt the only survivor of the crash. Initially blamed for the slaughter of a neighboring village he soon proves his worth to the king and helps the Viking settlement defend itself against the creature.

Its...different but certainly a better reworking of the Beowulf legend than the godawful Christopher Lambert post apocalyptic version a few years back.

He's mouth is open and I can see him speaking but  shrugs:

I can do a Miss D version with smaller words if that helps...  whistle:





Now if everyone will excuse me I'm going to find somewhere safe to hide while Miss D sharpens her axe....  scared:
You are talking gobbledegook man!  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 26, 2009, 12:54:15 PM
Post apocalyptic? Makes perfect sense, just think Villa Balda after BM has been decorating.  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on February 26, 2009, 12:56:50 PM
I can do a Miss D version with smaller words if that helps...  whistle:

Now if everyone will excuse me I'm going to find somewhere safe to hide while Miss D sharpens her axe....  scared:

It's not the size GM it's the content  ;)

But I guess in comic shop world there is no room for reality lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 02, 2009, 11:22:59 AM
Haven't been in a comic shop since I was a kid Miss D  point:

Does anyone who frequents here have room for reality?  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 02, 2009, 11:28:53 AM
Haven't been in a comic shop since I was a kid Miss D  point:

Sorry GM -

It's my new word of the day  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 02, 2009, 11:35:17 AM
Sorry is your word of the day?




Isnt that one of the portents for the apocalypse?   scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 02, 2009, 11:41:18 AM
Haven't been in a comic shop since I was a kid Miss D  point:

Does anyone who frequents here have room for reality?  whistle:
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Grumpmeister earlier....

 whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 02, 2009, 11:43:38 AM
I was a red X earlier?  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 02, 2009, 12:03:31 PM
I was a red X earlier?  whistle:
doh:


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Grumpmeister earlier...


 point:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on March 03, 2009, 01:26:00 PM
Talking of apocalypse..

This looks like fun.

http://movies.yahoo.com/feature/terminator-salvation.html?showVideo=1


Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on March 03, 2009, 01:39:23 PM
"Dont mess with the Zohan"

American Adam Sandler comedy.

Mrs TG liked it.  noooo:

GM Stylee review : Loads of (off camera) shagging.

***

"The boy in the striped pyjamas"

Highly recommended. 'nuff said.


Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Bar Wench on March 04, 2009, 12:38:08 PM
I read "the boy in the stripped pyjamas" recently. Short kids book but stunning.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on March 04, 2009, 01:49:55 PM
I read "the boy in the stripped pyjamas" recently. Short kids book but stunning.

Not read the book. But I recommend the film. Beautifully acted and directed with restraint that lets the actors tell the story with real emotion.

Its quite a shocking moment when the boy begins to dig underneath the fence to help the other boy look for his father and everything clicks into place and you suddenly KNOW how its going to end.

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on March 04, 2009, 01:57:26 PM
I read "the boy in the stripped pyjamas" recently. Short kids book but stunning.

Not read the book. But I recommend the film. Beautifully acted and directed with restraint that lets the actors tell the story with real emotion.

Its quite a shocking moment when the boy begins to dig underneath the fence to help the other boy look for his father and everything clicks into place and you suddenly KNOW how its going to end.



I'll not bother now then  evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on March 04, 2009, 02:05:04 PM
I read "the boy in the stripped pyjamas" recently

 eeek:

Torn off in desperation and lust?













(I know a good game about that  eyes:)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on March 04, 2009, 02:12:46 PM
I read "the boy in the stripped pyjamas" recently. Short kids book but stunning.

Not read the book. But I recommend the film. Beautifully acted and directed with restraint that lets the actors tell the story with real emotion.

Its quite a shocking moment when the boy begins to dig underneath the fence to help the other boy look for his father and everything clicks into place and you suddenly KNOW how its going to end.



I'll not bother now then  evil:

 ;D

You divined the ending already?  worthy:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on March 04, 2009, 02:21:07 PM
TBH I have avoided reading it thus far as I had a feeling the ending would not be a happy one ~ in fact I suspected an upsetting end to the story. Now you have told me that one boy starts digging to get the other one out and why there seems little point in seeking to confirm or deny my suspicions
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Bar Wench on March 04, 2009, 02:56:35 PM
TBH I have avoided reading it thus far as I had a feeling the ending would not be a happy one ~ in fact I suspected an upsetting end to the story. Now you have told me that one boy starts digging to get the other one out and why there seems little point in seeking to confirm or deny my suspicions

It is upsetting. I don't often cry at books but I did at that one.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on March 04, 2009, 03:10:56 PM
There is plenty of sadness in the world as it is ~ we all know what happened in those camps. Enough already.
Surely there are other things to write about, make films of, make up stories about.

Another thing in simialr vein ~ has anyone else noticed that just about every other book written these days is about child abuse of one sort or another. Sure it exists and one abused child is one too many but I cannot believe ALL these authors were really abused to the extent that they are claiming.

So books about Nazi attrocities and abusive parents are not what I want as entertainment. I know the history, I know the facts and my reading more of it won't make it go away.

Currently re-reading Brideshead and other Waugh stuff in an omni-book being sold off for 20p in our local library. 800 pages of pure pleasure.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on March 04, 2009, 03:29:22 PM
Agreed   happ096

Scoop?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on March 04, 2009, 03:34:08 PM
You have the right of it in the child abuse books point. It all seems to have started with that book by David Pelzer "A child called It" which spawned many more of that ilk.

Pelzer's story seems not to be all he claimed but that has not stopped everyone who got a slap from their parents writing a book about it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Pelzer
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on March 04, 2009, 04:17:47 PM
Agreed   happ096

Scoop?

Decline and Fall
Black Mischief
A Handful of Dust
Scoop
Put Out More Flags
Brideshead Revisited

864 pages in all.

Yes I have read them all before but who cares for 20 pence  cloud9:


Also I mentioned the other day that I had ordered some old radio programme recordings from an advert on this site.

They have arrived. $19.95 incl P&P.

3 discs in MP3 format (to squeeze lots of progs on)

Handcock's Half Hour x 72 half hour programmes
Beyond Our Ken x 108 half hour programmes
The Navy Lark x 99 half hour programmes

Obviously can only be played via my PC but they are all original recordings (complete with scratchy sounds)

Absolute joy ~ highly recommended ~ onehundredandthirtynine and a half hours of listening pleasure lies before me ~ That's 11.66 days !!!!!!!!

Go to http://www.otrcat.com/ and tell them I sent you  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on March 06, 2009, 03:34:58 PM
Movie.

'The international'

Normally the sort of film I would wait for the DVD to come out. However, this was our first visit to the new 'Showcase' cinema that opened here recently.

Lovely, big comfy seats, loads of legroom, massive screen, crystal picture quality and ear crushing sound. Looking forward to trying the 'Directors lounge' experience.

Good film. Convoluted thriller set in the world of high finance. Not an action film if that is what you are looking for though the experience is enlivened by a massive and brilliantly staged gun battle in an art gallery.

GM stylee review : No shagging. Stupendous gunfight. Need to concentrate.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 26, 2009, 03:42:00 PM
I bought the new Linkin Park live album Road to Revolution today and I have to admit it is blinding. For any fan's who haven't already picked this up yet it is the Milton Keynes concert from their Projekt Revolution tourwith a guest appearance from Jay-Z reprising 2 songs from Collision Course.

For anyone who hasn't come across this band before (something tells me I'm about to show my lack of years now) they are an American band nu metal/rap band with a string of international hits including Somewhere I belong, Breaking the Habit, Numb, Feint, Shadow of the Day and What I've Done to name a few.

With a densley layered style using 2 lead vocalists, Chester Bennington who is best known for his screaming vocals and Mike Shinoda the group's MC who performs the rapping and backing vocals and a range of instruments not normally associated with the genre including the shakuhachi (a Japanese flute made of bamboo) this band has developed a large following over the last 13 years.

One track on the album that was completely unexpected in the set was an accoustic version of Pushing Me Away with Chester Bennington's distinctive vocal style softened and accompanied only by a piano. If you are used to the normal version of the track then this is a total departure and one that works extremely well.

The album itself is also good value as unlike with other bands, the DVD of the concert is also included with the CD. All in all if you are a fan of the group and havent yet picked up this album it is well worth getting.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on March 28, 2009, 06:32:26 PM
Knowing

That is to say the motion picture 'Knowing' starring Nicholas Cage and some other people and some special effects.

We splashed out and saw this in the 'Directors lounge' at our local Showcase cinema type place. Bloody expensive but worth every penny in my opinion.

Nice bar to spend the wait in, waitress service, escorted to seats, seats are huge lean back style of fing with their own tablas. In pairs making it an ideal cinema experience for couples. Escorted to seats by nice lady, booze and food allowed. Loads of legroom which is a blessing as far as yours truly is concerned.

The film?   ...mmm

Very well made. A couple of truly stunning set pieces that rivet you to the screen. But overall, average.

GM stylee review: They wont be showing this aboard aeroplanes. No shagging. 
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on March 28, 2009, 06:35:19 PM
So you are now digging out a cellar under the house to install a home cinema eh? whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on March 28, 2009, 07:32:32 PM
So you are now digging out a cellar under the house to install a home cinema eh? whistle:

No.

It was a nice cinematic day out, meal afterwards. Cellar cinema is not for me.

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on March 28, 2009, 07:36:58 PM
So you are now digging out a cellar under the house to install a home cinema eh? whistle:

No.

It was a nice cinematic day out, meal afterwards. Cellar cinema is not for me.



Very wise.  happy088
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 28, 2009, 08:27:52 PM
I installed my new projector today like...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on March 28, 2009, 08:28:53 PM
Really  tunble:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 28, 2009, 08:31:16 PM
Oh yes... it is awesome...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on March 28, 2009, 08:49:56 PM
Good  tunble:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on March 30, 2009, 07:02:41 PM
Yellowstone: A great American idea

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Yellowstone-DVD/dp/B001MGUAC4

A 3 part BBC production which I've been watching during the month; beautiful, breathtaking and informative. First class production in the genre of the original BBC's PBS remit. If Growler hasn't watched it he should.

I might buy the DVD for a friend's birthday who's on the other side of the world and would probably never see it.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 30, 2009, 07:06:04 PM
I watched some of that the other night - wish I'd seen it all . T'was beautiful scenery. I want to go there  cry:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on March 30, 2009, 07:08:43 PM
People who buy
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Also buy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3SK7aSij8A&feature

 ;)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 30, 2009, 07:55:35 PM
I watched some of that the other night - wish I'd seen it all . T'was beautiful scenery. I want to go there  cry:
I've been to Yellowstone loadsa times... both in summer and winter (you can only get around the park on a snowmobile).... it is the most awesome place and Old faithful is on the button every time...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 02, 2009, 06:21:36 PM
Cars (on Blu-Ray DVD like)

Awesome. End of.  eeek:

PS No shagging...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on April 02, 2009, 06:32:41 PM
Cars (on Blu-Ray DVD like)

Awesome. End of.  eeek:

PS No shagging...  noooo:

Wot?  Just cars, like? Any old cars?  confused:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 02, 2009, 06:43:26 PM
Cars (on Blu-Ray DVD like)

Awesome. End of.  eeek:

PS No shagging...  noooo:

Wot?  Just cars, like? Any old cars?  confused:
doh: (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cars-Blu-ray-John-Lasseter/dp/B000R34312/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1238697766&sr=8-1)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 02, 2009, 06:49:32 PM
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Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 02, 2009, 06:53:40 PM
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Or click on my little emoticon in the post above...  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 02, 2009, 06:57:00 PM
Too much effort - think of the RSI implications  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 02, 2009, 06:59:19 PM
Too much effort - think of the RSI implications  lol:
Of course....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on April 02, 2009, 07:07:00 PM
Too much effort - think of the RSI implications  lol:
Of course....  noooo:

Oh dear, back to the senility thread  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 02, 2009, 07:10:14 PM
Too much effort - think of the RSI implications  lol:
Of course....  noooo:

Oh dear, back to the senility thread  redface:
[dribble]
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on April 02, 2009, 07:31:20 PM
Too much effort - think of the RSI implications  lol:
Of course....  noooo:

Oh dear, back to the senility thread  redface:
[dribble]

You too?   <passes a tissue>
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 02, 2009, 07:32:54 PM
It's like the doctor's waiting room in here  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on April 02, 2009, 07:40:53 PM
It's like the doctor's waiting room in here  eeek:

No dear, that's the Medical Centre  ;)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 02, 2009, 07:42:32 PM
I know ..but it seems like it's a bit far for you lot to walk  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on April 02, 2009, 08:05:17 PM
I know ..but it seems like it's a bit far for you lot to walk  noooo:

Don't worry, it's an annex off the Restaurant, just in case any of us suffered a dicky tummy after dining, like
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 10, 2009, 04:24:43 AM

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on April 10, 2009, 12:55:59 PM
Ta!  ;)
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Post by: Barman on April 10, 2009, 02:02:06 PM
Ta!  ;)
Thank you!
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 10, 2009, 03:51:14 PM
Burn after Reading  happy088

Good storyline, characters, no sex - although an interesting invention  rubschin: ,  bits of gore and violence

An angry John Malkovich ...with an axe  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 10, 2009, 04:26:07 PM
Burn after Reading  happy088

Good storyline, characters, no sex - although an interesting invention  rubschin: ,  bits of gore and violence

An angry John Malkovich ...with an axe  cloud9:
Buy it here like...  whistle:


Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 27, 2009, 02:37:40 AM
Ghost Town

Comedy starring Ricky Gervais as a dentist with few people skills that dies briefly during a routine operation and can then see ghosts.

Gervais plays the part extremely well/the part was written for Gervais - delete as applicable but I thought it was extremely funny and also quite moving at the end (LL cried).

No shagging.

Quote from: Amazon
Ricky Gervais is brilliant in Ghost Town, playing an unnervingly rude dentist, Bertram, who dies for a few minutes during surgery and acquires the unwanted ability to see ghosts. Chased throughout Manhattan by a gaggle of restless spirits begging him to take care of their unfinished business on Earth, Bertram turns them all away except Frank (Greg Kinnear). The latter, a rogue who cheated on his archaeologist widow, Gwen (Téa Leoni), wants Bertram to intervene in a romance between Gwen and a starchy activist (Bill Campbell). Misanthropic Bertram has to polish his relationship patter, but ends up sounding a lot like Gervais' infamous character in the original The Office, unable to complete a sentence without making others uncomfortable. In time, of course, Bertram falls for the wonderful Gwen, setting up a bunch of overlapping conflicts. Cowritten and directed by David Koepp (Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull), Ghost Town walks a fine line between comic freshness and a story idea with elements that have become overly familiar in movies and on television. Kinnear and Leoni have never been better on screen, but Ghost Town is well worth seeing because no one like Gervais has previously played the hapless hero in a high-concept film such as this one. With Gervais doing his familiar, hilariously discomfiting thing, it really doesn't matter what kind of movie Ghost Town is. Happily, it's a pretty good film in every respect. --Tom Keogh
 


Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 27, 2009, 02:47:05 AM
Body of Lies

An excellent Middle-East espionage thriller starring a much improved Lionardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe - directed by Ridley Scott.

The film really is edge-of-seat stuff with some stunning action scenes, plenty of blood and violence.

No shagging.

Quote from: Amazon
Set it next to the similar Middle-East intrigue of Syriana, and Body of Lies is easy to follow, in fact, this movie's plot is amazingly straightforward for an espionage flick. Leonardo DiCaprio is the CIA agent on the ground, an Arabic-speaking chameleon who believes in forging personal relationships based on trust and professionalism. Russell Crowe is his supervisor, a meddler who makes up the rules as he goes along and is more than willing to trade long-term benefits for a short-term "win". While working on a case in Jordan, DiCaprio gets a modest flirtation going with a nurse (Golshifteh Farahani), although his most intense relationship is with a Jordanian intelligence chief (great role for Mark Strong) who takes a wary view of the CIA's activities. Ridley Scott directs as though weary of all the fuss, and his merriment in Crowe's breezy sociopath gives the movie a rather strange aftertaste. It gets the job done, although after it's over you might find yourself craving the head-scratching complications of Syriana. --Robert Horton



Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 02, 2009, 04:53:59 AM
Notes on a Scandal

Judi Dench and Cate Blanches star in this awesomely acted thriller.

The story is basically that of the relationship between Dench and Blanchett (both teachers at the same school) during a period when Blanchett starts shagging one of her students. Absolutely gripping!

Contains shagging.

Quote from: Amazon
Gold stars to all for this taut psychological thriller based on Zoe Heller's novel that that gets more insidiously twisted as it unfolds. Oscar-nominated for her chilling performance, Dame Judi Dench gives a master class as schoolteacher Barbara Covett, a frumpy, friendless, and flinty spinster who lives with her cat. A formidable presence, Barbara is standoffish with colleagues and not one for students to trifle with (not that they'd dare). Cate Blanchett, also an Oscar nominee and winner of several critics society awards for her impassioned performance, costars as Sheba Hart, the new, overwhelmed art teacher who first becomes enthrall to Barbara after she steps in to help Sheba discipline unruly students. Barbara cultivates a friendship, and insinuates herself into Sheba's chaotic life, which includes her older husband (Bill Nighy), teenage daughter, and a son with Down's syndrome. Then, Barbara catches the reckless Sheba in a compromising position with a 15-year-old student (Andrew Simpson). Seizing her opportunity, the calculating Barbara does not turn her in. Rather, she wants to "help" her. "She's the one I've been waiting for," she writes in the journals she meticulously keeps, and which provide, in voiceover, her corrosive commentary. This all sounds very Fatal Attraction, but no boiling rabbits, please; we're British. Philip Glass's Oscar-nominated score accentuates the growing menace. Though there is little in these characters to admire, (one would think GLAAD would have something to say about the predatory turn Barbara's character takes), Notes on a Scandal is a compelling tour-de-force for its Grade-A cast. --Donald Liebenson 

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 02, 2009, 05:01:29 AM
Little Miss Sunshine

Basically a road movie containing a group of dysfunctional characters in a VW camper van...

Utter, utter shite!

This was recommended to me (you know who you are)...  evil: I'd have rather banged nails into my eyes than sit through it.

No shagging.

Quote from: Amazon
Pile together a blue-ribbon cast, a screenplay high in quirkiness, and the Sundance stamp of approval, and you've got yourself a crossover indie hit. That formula worked for Little Miss Sunshine, a frequently hilarious study of family dysfunction. Meet the Hoovers, an Albuquerque clan riddled with depression, hostility, and the tattered remnants of the American Dream; despite their flakiness, they manage to pile into a VW van for a weekend trek to L.A. in order to get moppet daughter Olive (Abigail Breslin) into the Little Miss Sunshine beauty pageant. Much of the pleasure of this journey comes from watching some skillful comic actors doing their thing: Greg Kinnear and Toni Collette as the parents (he's hoping to become a self-help authority), Alan Arkin as a grandfather all too willing to give uproariously inappropriate advice to a sullen teenage grandson (Paul Dano), and a subdued Steve Carell as a jilted gay professor on the verge of suicide. The film is a crowd-pleaser, and if anything is a little too eager to bend itself in the direction of quirk-loving Sundance audiences; it can feel forced. But the breezy momentum and the ingenious actors help push the material over any bumps in the road. -- Robert Horton

Ingenious characters my hairy arse!  noooo:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on May 02, 2009, 07:04:02 AM
Notes on a Scandal

Judi Dench and Cate Blanches star in this awesomely acted thriller.

The story is basically that of the relationship between Dench and Blanchett (both teachers at the same school) during a period when Blanchett starts shagging one of her students. Absolutely gripping!

Contains shagging.

Quote from: Amazon
Gold stars to all for this taut psychological thriller based on Zoe Heller's novel that that gets more insidiously twisted as it unfolds. Oscar-nominated for her chilling performance, Dame Judi Dench gives a master class as schoolteacher Barbara Covett, a frumpy, friendless, and flinty spinster who lives with her cat. A formidable presence, Barbara is standoffish with colleagues and not one for students to trifle with (not that they'd dare). Cate Blanchett, also an Oscar nominee and winner of several critics society awards for her impassioned performance, costars as Sheba Hart, the new, overwhelmed art teacher who first becomes enthrall to Barbara after she steps in to help Sheba discipline unruly students. Barbara cultivates a friendship, and insinuates herself into Sheba's chaotic life, which includes her older husband (Bill Nighy), teenage daughter, and a son with Down's syndrome. Then, Barbara catches the reckless Sheba in a compromising position with a 15-year-old student (Andrew Simpson). Seizing her opportunity, the calculating Barbara does not turn her in. Rather, she wants to "help" her. "She's the one I've been waiting for," she writes in the journals she meticulously keeps, and which provide, in voiceover, her corrosive commentary. This all sounds very Fatal Attraction, but no boiling rabbits, please; we're British. Philip Glass's Oscar-nominated score accentuates the growing menace. Though there is little in these characters to admire, (one would think GLAAD would have something to say about the predatory turn Barbara's character takes), Notes on a Scandal is a compelling tour-de-force for its Grade-A cast. --Donald Liebenson 



Read the book and, as one does, formed the characters in my mind's eye. Somehow I didn't come up with either Dame Judy or Cate Blanchett, the latter being a bit too glamorous for the role and the former a bit too "healthy and wholesome" I would have thought.

But if you want me to name pretty ladies I would like to watch shagging then Cate would be one for the list. Have to say I enjoyed the book enormously ~ which is unusual as I am not a fan of Zoe Heller. Having read the book I'm not sure if I would find the film as gripping ~ mainly 'cos I now know how it turns out.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 02, 2009, 07:06:39 AM
Notes on a Scandal

Judi Dench and Cate Blanches star in this awesomely acted thriller.

The story is basically that of the relationship between Dench and Blanchett (both teachers at the same school) during a period when Blanchett starts shagging one of her students. Absolutely gripping!

Contains shagging.

Quote from: Amazon
Gold stars to all for this taut psychological thriller based on Zoe Heller's novel that that gets more insidiously twisted as it unfolds. Oscar-nominated for her chilling performance, Dame Judi Dench gives a master class as schoolteacher Barbara Covett, a frumpy, friendless, and flinty spinster who lives with her cat. A formidable presence, Barbara is standoffish with colleagues and not one for students to trifle with (not that they'd dare). Cate Blanchett, also an Oscar nominee and winner of several critics society awards for her impassioned performance, costars as Sheba Hart, the new, overwhelmed art teacher who first becomes enthrall to Barbara after she steps in to help Sheba discipline unruly students. Barbara cultivates a friendship, and insinuates herself into Sheba's chaotic life, which includes her older husband (Bill Nighy), teenage daughter, and a son with Down's syndrome. Then, Barbara catches the reckless Sheba in a compromising position with a 15-year-old student (Andrew Simpson). Seizing her opportunity, the calculating Barbara does not turn her in. Rather, she wants to "help" her. "She's the one I've been waiting for," she writes in the journals she meticulously keeps, and which provide, in voiceover, her corrosive commentary. This all sounds very Fatal Attraction, but no boiling rabbits, please; we're British. Philip Glass's Oscar-nominated score accentuates the growing menace. Though there is little in these characters to admire, (one would think GLAAD would have something to say about the predatory turn Barbara's character takes), Notes on a Scandal is a compelling tour-de-force for its Grade-A cast. --Donald Liebenson 



Read the book and, as one does, formed the characters in my mind's eye. Somehow I didn't come up with either Dame Judy or Cate Blanchett, the latter being a bit too glamorous for the role and the former a bit too "healthy and wholesome" I would have thought.

But if you want me to name pretty ladies I would like to watch shagging then Cate would be one for the list. Have to say I enjoyed the book enormously ~ which is unusual as I am not a fan of Zoe Heller. Having read the book I'm not sure if I would find the film as gripping ~ mainly 'cos I now know how it turns out.
Always a problem...

Watch the film or read the book - I can't think of an occasion when both have been equally enjoyable...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on May 02, 2009, 07:13:25 AM
Notes on a Scandal

Judi Dench and Cate Blanches star in this awesomely acted thriller.

The story is basically that of the relationship between Dench and Blanchett (both teachers at the same school) during a period when Blanchett starts shagging one of her students. Absolutely gripping!

Contains shagging.

Quote from: Amazon
Gold stars to all for this taut psychological thriller based on Zoe Heller's novel that that gets more insidiously twisted as it unfolds. Oscar-nominated for her chilling performance, Dame Judi Dench gives a master class as schoolteacher Barbara Covett, a frumpy, friendless, and flinty spinster who lives with her cat. A formidable presence, Barbara is standoffish with colleagues and not one for students to trifle with (not that they'd dare). Cate Blanchett, also an Oscar nominee and winner of several critics society awards for her impassioned performance, costars as Sheba Hart, the new, overwhelmed art teacher who first becomes enthrall to Barbara after she steps in to help Sheba discipline unruly students. Barbara cultivates a friendship, and insinuates herself into Sheba's chaotic life, which includes her older husband (Bill Nighy), teenage daughter, and a son with Down's syndrome. Then, Barbara catches the reckless Sheba in a compromising position with a 15-year-old student (Andrew Simpson). Seizing her opportunity, the calculating Barbara does not turn her in. Rather, she wants to "help" her. "She's the one I've been waiting for," she writes in the journals she meticulously keeps, and which provide, in voiceover, her corrosive commentary. This all sounds very Fatal Attraction, but no boiling rabbits, please; we're British. Philip Glass's Oscar-nominated score accentuates the growing menace. Though there is little in these characters to admire, (one would think GLAAD would have something to say about the predatory turn Barbara's character takes), Notes on a Scandal is a compelling tour-de-force for its Grade-A cast. --Donald Liebenson 



Read the book and, as one does, formed the characters in my mind's eye. Somehow I didn't come up with either Dame Judy or Cate Blanchett, the latter being a bit too glamorous for the role and the former a bit too "healthy and wholesome" I would have thought.

But if you want me to name pretty ladies I would like to watch shagging then Cate would be one for the list. Have to say I enjoyed the book enormously ~ which is unusual as I am not a fan of Zoe Heller. Having read the book I'm not sure if I would find the film as gripping ~ mainly 'cos I now know how it turns out.
Always a problem...

Watch the film or read the book - I can't think of an occasion when both have been equally enjoyable...  noooo:


The only time it works for me (Book v Film) is with the Bond stories which I find equally enjoyable escapism in either format as the books stand alone and the films are such a spectacular firework display that never really bear any resemblance to the original story. That said I have yet to watch the "new" Bond but do have "A Quantum of Solace" waiting to be watched when I get round to it.

On reflection the only other interpretation of books into film format that stands up are Jeeves and Wooster (as played by Fry and Laurie) who have caught it perfectly IMHO.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 04, 2009, 06:44:55 AM
The Last King of Scotland

Awesome movie (based on actual events) about a young Scottish doctor that takes himself off to Uganda in search of adventure. Meets Idi Amin and becomes his personal physician...

Excellent acting on the whole, a great, tense thriller with amazing scenery and accurately portrayed settings, vehicles, etc. Well worth a watch.

Contains shagging (although not explicit) and black burds with their tits out like....

Quote from: Amazon
As the evil Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, Forest Whitaker gives an unforgettable performance in The Last King of Scotland. Powerfully illustrating the terrible truth that absolute power corrupts absolutely, this fictionalised chronicle of Amin's rise and fall is based on the acclaimed novel by Giles Foden, in which Amin's despotic reign of terror is viewed through the eyes of Nicholas Garrigan (James McAvoy), a Scottish doctor who arrives in Uganda in the early 1970s to serve as Amin's personal physician. His outsider's perspective causes him to be initially impressed by Amin's calculated rise to power, but as the story progresses--and as Whitaker's award-worthy performance grows increasingly monstrous--The Last King of Scotland turns into a pointed examination of how independent Uganda (a British colony until 1962) became a breeding ground for Amin's genocidal tyranny. As Whitaker plays him, Amin is both seductive and horribly destructive--sometimes in the same breath--and McAvoy effectively conveys the tragic cost of his character's naiveté, which grows increasingly prone to exploitation. As directed by Kevin Macdonald (who made the riveting semi-documentary Touching the Void), this potent cautionary tale my prompt some viewers to check out Barbet Schroeder's equally revealing documentary General Idi Amin Dada, an essential source for much of this film's authentic detail. --Jeff Shannon



 
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 04, 2009, 06:51:13 AM
Tis indeed an excellent movie .....excellent characters and very emotive portrayal of a time that to be honest I did not know that much about.

Violence and corruption as ever whenever politics is involved  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on May 05, 2009, 02:22:58 PM
Tis indeed an excellent movie .....excellent characters and very emotive portrayal of a time that to be honest I did not know that much about.

Violence and corruption as ever whenever politics is involved  noooo:

Agreed. Cracking film.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on May 07, 2009, 06:42:07 PM
Ta. On my list for a DVD rental prolly.

Meanwhile, a friend of mine gave me this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Love-Me-Garrison-Keillor/dp/0571217230/ref=sr_1_30?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1241721027&sr=1-30

They had two copies and thought I might like it and indeed I do  ;)  I've read a few of his and seen the film they made of Prairie Home Companion which is very affectionate and wry.

The book's a tad racier than regular Kiellor and very amusing:
Quote
Larry Wyler is frustrated with provincial life and his failing marriage, until his best-selling novel, Spacious Skies, earns him a ticket to Manhattan, a million-dollar apartment and an office at The New Yorker. But when writer's block strikes, an invitation to write a newspaper advice column, 'Ask Mr Blue', provides a much needed distraction. Slowly, painfully, Wyler finds a measure of clarity for his own life, and then sets out to win back his wife's affections.

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 08, 2009, 09:02:24 AM
I am also a fan of Garrison Keillor.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 13, 2009, 04:01:50 PM
This is supposed to be quite good -   whistle:


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Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 13, 2009, 04:17:08 PM
This is supposed to be quite good -   whistle:


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happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 13, 2009, 04:19:49 PM
This is supposed to be quite good -   whistle:


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And to think you commented on my BBTB comment Miss D.  happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 13, 2009, 04:22:52 PM
Sorry ...couldn't resist.  redface:

I is only joking  - before BM bans me from the site  surrender:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 13, 2009, 04:23:56 PM
I is only joking  - before BM bans me from the site  surrender:

He wouldn't dare ban you Miss D. At least not till he finds out what gossip LL gave you.  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 13, 2009, 05:00:58 PM
This is supposed to be quite good -   whistle:


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It isn't... I read it this morning...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 13, 2009, 05:02:18 PM
 happy100

No one blames you .... you are the hero of the hour. But only for an hour - after that normal service is resumed  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 16, 2009, 05:22:37 AM
Anyhooo...  ::)

Twelve Monkeys

Watched this last night - most excellent Sci-fi, mystery, thriller. Set in 2035 the world has been decimated by... well, I'll let Amazon decribe the plot below. Suffice to say I thoroughly enjoyed the film and the lead (Bruce Willis), apart from constantly reminding me of Butch in Pulp Fiction was awesome...

Thoroughly recommended although no shagging...  noooo:

Quote from: Amazon
Amazon.co.uk Review
Inspired by Chris Marker's acclaimed short film La Jetée, 12 Monkeys combines intricate, intelligent storytelling with the uniquely imaginative vision of director Terry Gilliam. The story opens in the wintry wasteland of the year 2035, where a virulent plague has forced humans to live in a squalid, oppressively regimented underground. Bruce Willis plays a societal outcast who is given the opportunity to erase his criminal record by "volunteering" to time-travel into the past to obtain a pure sample of the deadly virus that will help future scientists to develop a cure. But in bouncing from 1918 to the early and mid-1990s, he undergoes an ordeal that forces him to question his own perceptions of reality. Caught between the dangers of the past and the devastation of the future, he encounters a psychiatrist (Madeleine Stowe) who is initially convinced he's insane, and a wacky mental patient (Brad Pitt in a twitchy Oscar-nominated role) with links to a radical group that may have unleashed the deadly virus. Equal parts mystery, tragedy, psychological thriller, and apocalyptic drama, 12 Monkeys ranks as one of the best science fiction films of the 1990s, boosted by Gilliam's visual ingenuity and one of the finest performances of Willis's career.

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on May 19, 2009, 04:52:03 PM
In the cinema? Did you stretch your legs?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 19, 2009, 04:54:19 PM
The Reader

Watched this last night  happy088

Set in postwar Germany and tells the story of a man whose life has been shaped by an illicit affair when he was 15 !!!!!  -  with a passionate, elusive older woman   eyes: . She however turns out to some dark secrets . I won't give too much away.

Lots of nakedness and shagging in first half of film - all essential to the plot of course  lol:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 19, 2009, 06:06:05 PM
In the cinema? Did you stretch your legs?
Yes...  evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on May 19, 2009, 06:07:12 PM
That short, eh?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 04, 2009, 06:43:47 PM
Frost Nixon

Just watched it (on Blu-Ray) in the minima...

Awesome!

If you haven't seen it, buy it or rent it. The best film I have seen in ages...

Quote from: Amazon
It’s not always that a stage play translates particularly well to the medium of movies. But for anyone considering such a challenge in the future, Frost/Nixon is surely a fine template to follow. In the capable hands of director Ron Howard, the extraordinary story of how a then-fairly low profile television interviewer managed to bring the disgraced former President of the United States to account is, at best, absolutely riveting.

Much of the reason for this is the two leading performances, which are both absolutely exception. The awards attention for Frost/Nixon has been directed towards Frank Langella, and truly he’s an actor long overdue some recognition. Here, as ex-President Nixon, he’s flat-out brilliant: a complex, intriguing character portrayed with real measure and expertise. It’s unfair, though, that Michael Sheen has been overlooked by some. Fresh from portraying Tony Blair in The Queen, Sheen is once more brilliant here, injecting Frost with an erratic, on-the-edge fallibility that sets up the film’s final act extremely well.

Now you can argue, with some right, that Frost/Nixon flattens out some of the facts to its own liking, and certainly the portrayal of David Frost doesn’t seem to do the man too many favours. But when it gets to the interviews themselves, it’s electric, and proof that you don’t need a bunch of effects and flashy gimmicks to keep you on the edge of your seat. Ron Howard has done this to us before with a true story, in the shape of Apollo 13, and here again, even though we know the ending, the journey there is quite brilliant. You really can make compelling drama with just two people sat in a chair… --Simon Brew

No shagging but still highly recommended!


Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on June 04, 2009, 06:54:18 PM
I expect you are too young to remember the original then.  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 04, 2009, 06:56:17 PM
I expect you are too young to remember the original then.  whistle:
Indeed... Well, not too young but I don't remember it at all....  noooo:

I've just ordered it from Amazon tho...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on June 04, 2009, 07:03:14 PM
I probably will too, eventually but I have used up my Amazon allowance for the month already. If I am not strict with myself I spend too much there. Perhaps I'll put it on my wish list ~ birthday coming up like  whistle:

Meanwhile I do remember sitting through the several programmes that it took to broadcast the interviews and leaping up shouting "Gotcha ya bastard!" when Frost finally got Nixon to admit he was wrong.

I also remember his forensic slicing up on TV of Dr Emil Savundra the motor insurance crook in 1967.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 04, 2009, 07:05:19 PM
I probably will too, eventually but I have used up my Amazon allowance for the month already. If I am not strict with myself I spend too much there. Perhaps I'll put it on my wish list ~ birthday coming up like  whistle:

Meanwhile I do remember sitting through the several programmes that it took to broadcast the interviews and leaping up shouting "Gotcha ya bastard!" when Frost finally got Nixon to admit he was wrong.

I also remember his forensic slicing up on TV of Dr Emil Savundra the motor insurance crook in 1967.
I remember Savundra but I must have seen that later... I was after all just seven...  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on June 04, 2009, 07:07:52 PM
I probably will too, eventually but I have used up my Amazon allowance for the month already. If I am not strict with myself I spend too much there. Perhaps I'll put it on my wish list ~ birthday coming up like  whistle:

Meanwhile I do remember sitting through the several programmes that it took to broadcast the interviews and leaping up shouting "Gotcha ya bastard!" when Frost finally got Nixon to admit he was wrong.

I also remember his forensic slicing up on TV of Dr Emil Savundra the motor insurance crook in 1967.
I remember Savundra but I must have seen that later... I was after all just seven...  whistle:

Bloody kids  evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 04, 2009, 07:28:43 PM
I probably will too, eventually but I have used up my Amazon allowance for the month already. If I am not strict with myself I spend too much there. Perhaps I'll put it on my wish list ~ birthday coming up like  whistle:

Meanwhile I do remember sitting through the several programmes that it took to broadcast the interviews and leaping up shouting "Gotcha ya bastard!" when Frost finally got Nixon to admit he was wrong.

I also remember his forensic slicing up on TV of Dr Emil Savundra the motor insurance crook in 1967.
I remember Savundra but I must have seen that later... I was after all just seven...  whistle:

Bloody kids  evil:
whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on June 04, 2009, 07:58:08 PM
I was in the US the summer the Watergate scandal broke leading to Nixon's impeachment. Every day on the radio and TV a little more came out... uncannily reminiscent of these last few weeks here  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on June 05, 2009, 09:02:33 AM
Postie left a card sayimg my D Day book was too big for the letter box and was back at the Sorting Office.

I can call them, go there, or place an online request for a new delivery. I chose the third option. I await developments. I am not even sure my local Sorting Office has a compooter. Nor am I sure that the staff can read.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on June 06, 2009, 02:41:10 PM
Oi Unc!

Try this : http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cowboy-Angels-Gollancz-S-F-McAuley/dp/0575082232/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1244298854&sr=8-4

A cracker of a SciFi novel. Gung-ho thriller crossed with BIG concepts as America fights for freedom, truth and the American way across multiple Americas in parrallel universes.

 happy088



Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on June 06, 2009, 02:53:56 PM
Postie left a card sayimg my D Day book was too big for the letter box and was back at the Sorting Office.

I can call them, go there, or place an online request for a new delivery. I chose the third option. I await developments. I am not even sure my local Sorting Office has a compooter. Nor am I sure that the staff can read.

Blimey, it werked  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 07, 2009, 07:45:18 PM
Watched the film  Doubt today

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Not bad at all - drama set a year in 1964. A character movie with some great performances - no shagging.

Essentially Doubt tells the story of Sister Aloysius (Streep) who suspects that her school’s priest (Hoffman) has been molesting a male student. She is very much of the old school philosophy of teaching / religion whilst Hoffman represents a threat to her on many levels. She appears bitter , twisted and fierce but is very sure of her convictions and pursues her suspicions without any real evidence - just her gut feeling that she is right.

Some of the cinematography is gorgeous - although some  scenes look as if they are preparing you for a horror flick.

Hoffman really is excellent ( as ever)  and the performances of the the boys mother is brilliant and unexpected.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on June 07, 2009, 07:46:58 PM
And was he?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 07, 2009, 07:47:41 PM
 shutup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on June 07, 2009, 07:48:44 PM
SHe did say no shagging  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 07, 2009, 07:51:02 PM
Not that you see ....it's all about what you believe happened ...and that is very subjective  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on June 07, 2009, 07:51:39 PM
shutup:

PM me the answer ~ I can't be arsed to watch anything with Streep in it.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 07, 2009, 07:52:32 PM
Will do
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on June 07, 2009, 07:56:02 PM
Ta
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on June 07, 2009, 07:59:25 PM
SO tell us. DId he?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 07, 2009, 08:02:21 PM
You have a report to write ...stop looking for diversionary activities. I'll tell you when you've finished it  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on June 07, 2009, 08:02:37 PM
 sad24:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 07, 2009, 08:30:52 PM
Streep...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 15, 2009, 11:40:46 AM
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button  noooo: noooo: noooo: noooo:

GM style review - long boring film that takes forever to go nowhere. Main characters are dull and although some of the visuals are quite intriguing this is not a classic  noooo:

Don't bother
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 15, 2009, 11:54:50 AM
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button  noooo: noooo: noooo: noooo:

GM style review - long boring film that takes forever to go nowhere. Main characters are dull and although some of the visuals are quite intriguing this is not a classic  noooo:

Don't bother

Thank you.

That may have saved me a tedious evening.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on June 15, 2009, 11:59:02 AM
Just the other 364 to sort out now then. Ah, you could not watch it every night.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 15, 2009, 01:45:13 PM
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button  noooo: noooo: noooo: noooo:

GM style review - long boring film that takes forever to go nowhere. Main characters are dull and although some of the visuals are quite intriguing this is not a classic  noooo:

Don't bother
Miss D knows nothing about films...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 15, 2009, 01:46:10 PM
Have you seen this then  evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 15, 2009, 01:46:37 PM
Have you seen this then  evil:
Yes... I thought it was okay...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on June 15, 2009, 01:46:55 PM
She just didn't like your kiddies cartoon collections
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 15, 2009, 01:49:22 PM
Have you seen this then  evil:
Yes... I thought it was okay...  redface:

Well you must be right and I am wrong then  Shrugs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on June 15, 2009, 01:49:41 PM
 eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 15, 2009, 01:51:08 PM
BM is always right  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 15, 2009, 01:51:14 PM
Have you seen this then  evil:
Yes... I thought it was okay...  redface:

Well you must be right and I am wrong then  Shrugs:
Actually I haven't seen it... I was thinking of that other film like....  redface:

Carry on...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on June 15, 2009, 01:52:21 PM
 point: point: point: point: point:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 15, 2009, 01:52:59 PM
point: point: point: point: point:
redface: redface: redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 20, 2009, 07:57:13 AM
The Reader

Watched this last night  happy088

Set in postwar Germany and tells the story of a man whose life has been shaped by an illicit affair when he was 15 !!!!!  -  with a passionate, elusive older woman   eyes: . She however turns out to some dark secrets . I won't give too much away.

Lots of nakedness and shagging in first half of film - all essential to the plot of course  lol:


What she said!  eeek:

Watched it last night - awesome movie with loads of shagging like...

Excellent performances by Kate Winslet, Ralph Fiennes and David Kross who plays the young Ralph Fiennes and bizarely gets no credit on the DVD...  noooo: Mind you, he gets to play with Kate Winslet's tits so perhaps that was reward enough...  rubschin:

Anyhoo... Highly recommended by me and her.  happy088


PS I watched it on Blu-Ray - the picture was absolutely stunning....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on June 20, 2009, 04:08:15 PM
Watched the film  Doubt today

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Not bad at all - drama set a year in 1964. A character movie with some great performances - no shagging.

Essentially Doubt tells the story of Sister Aloysius (Streep) who suspects that her school’s priest (Hoffman) has been molesting a male student. She is very much of the old school philosophy of teaching / religion whilst Hoffman represents a threat to her on many levels. She appears bitter , twisted and fierce but is very sure of her convictions and pursues her suspicions without any real evidence - just her gut feeling that she is right.

Some of the cinematography is gorgeous - although some  scenes look as if they are preparing you for a horror flick.

Hoffman really is excellent ( as ever)  and the performances of the the boys mother is brilliant and unexpected.

The nice people at Lovefilm have sent us this and we shall watch it and report back.  happy088
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on June 20, 2009, 04:10:38 PM
The Reader

Watched this last night  happy088

Set in postwar Germany and tells the story of a man whose life has been shaped by an illicit affair when he was 15 !!!!!  -  with a passionate, elusive older woman   eyes: . She however turns out to some dark secrets . I won't give too much away.

Lots of nakedness and shagging in first half of film - all essential to the plot of course  lol:


What she said!  eeek:

Watched it last night - awesome movie with loads of shagging like...

Excellent performances by Kate Winslet, Ralph Fiennes and David Kross who plays the young Ralph Fiennes and bizarely gets no credit on the DVD...  noooo: Mind you, he gets to play with Kate Winslet's tits so perhaps that was reward enough...  rubschin:

Anyhoo... Highly recommended by me and her.  happy088

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PS I watched it on Blu-Ray - the picture was absolutely stunning....  cloud9:


Lovefilm have sent this as well. A cheery nights viewing at TG towers.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on June 23, 2009, 06:15:43 PM
Red Cliff
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John Woo returns to form they say and I'd agree. Western version clocks in at 2.5 hours  eeek:, the Chinese release was over 4 hours and released as Pts 1 & 2.  eeek: eeek:
Spectacular, awesome, inspirational stuff; Chinese historical epic, less poetic than Ang Lee's stuff but action packed. One for the big screen ~ only just released.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on June 23, 2009, 06:49:10 PM
 sleep017
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on June 23, 2009, 07:13:48 PM
I know  happy100

You're not quite the Sinophile like wot I is, are yer   ;)

Perhaps I should post a link to Taiwanese supermodel Lin Chi-Ling?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on June 23, 2009, 07:17:38 PM
That should get his attention  eyes: Hubba Hubba

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Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on June 23, 2009, 07:20:12 PM
And I don't think he'd be snoring through the shagging scene either  ...  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 23, 2009, 07:21:01 PM
 noooo: noooo: noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on June 24, 2009, 08:27:36 AM
Hubba hubba, like
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 24, 2009, 08:28:21 AM
You can tell the sun's been out the past few days  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 24, 2009, 09:11:45 AM
State of Play

Been watching this over the past few nights - watched it on the Beeb originally (in 2003 I think) but picked it up on DVD from Amazon for under four quid - bargain.

David Morrissey (  worthy: ) stars in a political drama set in Westminster. Excellent acting all round from John Simm, Bill Nighy (  worthy: ) and Kelly MacDonald...

Well worth watching and plenty of shagging too...

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 29, 2009, 05:11:33 PM
For Nick - to help him get over the loss of his smiting ability

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Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 29, 2009, 06:32:02 PM
 lol: lol: lol:

I think he is sulking...  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 29, 2009, 06:33:18 PM
Or eating   rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 29, 2009, 06:34:48 PM
Or eating   rubschin:
Bangers and Mash... prolly sweating...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 05, 2009, 08:05:10 AM
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Watched this last night  happy088

Winslet and Di Caprio play a couple in the 1950's who are living the American Dream but are wholly discontented with life in the suburbs, the loss of their individual identities in marriage and the lack of realisation of their long held dreams.

Combine this with the overwhelming reality of disappointment and frustration  in each other and you can definitely see this is not a feel good movie  lol:

No Titantic glitzy romance  ( thank heavens   8) ) - just a tragic tale, excellent performances .
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on July 05, 2009, 08:06:25 AM
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Watched this last night  happy088

Winslet and Di Caprio play a couple in the 1950's who are living the American Dream but are wholly discontented with life in the suburbs, the loss of their individual identities in marriage and the lack of realisation of their long held dreams.

Combine this with the overwhelming reality of disappointment and frustration  in each other and you can definitely see this is not a feel good movie  lol:

No Titantic glitzy romance  ( thank heavens   8) ) - just a tragic tale, excellent performances .

Sounds just like real life to me ~ all disappointment.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 05, 2009, 08:08:08 AM
Please not all of it Snoops - I live in hope  cry:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on July 05, 2009, 08:10:29 AM
62 years of it come Saturday ~ I have yet to be convinced.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 05, 2009, 08:12:54 AM
Wait to you have your VP  surprise party  - it will all be worthwhile then  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 05, 2009, 09:43:48 AM
My experience is that it's all been downhill since 1986  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on July 05, 2009, 04:47:59 PM
That's the year I started living with Mrs S#2.  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 05, 2009, 04:49:26 PM
I started Uni then - bloody good years they were  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on July 05, 2009, 04:56:43 PM
On the positive side it was also the year I formally separated from Mrs S#1










Why do the words frying pan and fire keep coming into my mind?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 05, 2009, 06:48:03 PM
I started Uni then - bloody good years they were  redface:

So young  noooo:


















I finished my PhD that year
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 16, 2009, 09:57:05 AM
I started Uni then - bloody good years they were  redface:

I was in short trousers.

















 char048
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on August 26, 2009, 02:32:26 PM
Anyone read any Stieg Larsson?

His name was mentioned on hols and I wouldn't know where to start
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on August 26, 2009, 02:43:08 PM
Stieg of the Dump?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on August 26, 2009, 02:46:49 PM
Yes, that's the fellah ....  char048

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=stieg+larsson&x=0&y=0
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on August 26, 2009, 02:47:34 PM
Never heard of him  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on August 26, 2009, 02:51:35 PM
I'll take a punt on the library then. I gather he's a sort of Swedish Ian Rankin  Shrugs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on August 26, 2009, 02:52:06 PM
Are we back on Cockney rhyming slang again?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 28, 2009, 04:14:57 PM
We've got the Matrix trilogy on Blu-Ray...

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Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on August 28, 2009, 04:19:02 PM
The first one was the one.  8)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on August 28, 2009, 04:43:00 PM
Do you two want us to start saving milk bottle tops or is this a Ray Charles lookalike competition?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 28, 2009, 04:58:14 PM
The first one was the one.  8)
Two tomorrow night... (https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Fsmileys%2Fsmiley-matrix%2Fmatrix-smiley-007.gif&hash=f6d9d651d8a1c678d29f0ca6f017e8716886b3d1) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on August 30, 2009, 06:52:08 AM
I've got it ~ It's a Blues Brothers convention  cool14:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on August 30, 2009, 07:28:50 AM
Another popular beat combo?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on August 30, 2009, 08:08:12 AM
Never let it be said that my paw is not on the pulse of modern life. whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on August 30, 2009, 08:27:48 AM
I love the Blues Brothers!  cool14:

Left my DVD's in Cyprus tho  cry:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on August 31, 2009, 04:13:05 PM
http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/gijoeriseofcobra/

Saw this yesterday. Lots of fun, wall to wall action. Zero points for dialogue, acting (apart from a former Doctor Who), character development, originality etc. Special effects varied between top notch and shite.

All in all, wait for the DVD.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on August 31, 2009, 04:31:29 PM
http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/gijoeriseofcobra/

Saw this yesterday. Lots of fun, wall to wall action. Zero points for dialogue, acting (apart from a former Doctor Who), character development, originality etc. Special effects varied between top notch and shite.

All in all, wait for the DVD.


And don't bother watching that either?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on August 31, 2009, 06:40:59 PM
http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/gijoeriseofcobra/

Saw this yesterday. Lots of fun, wall to wall action. Zero points for dialogue, acting (apart from a former Doctor Who), character development, originality etc. Special effects varied between top notch and shite.

All in all, wait for the DVD.


And don't bother watching that either?

Possibly.

But is was OK. From a technical point of view like.

The DVD will give the interested an insight into how the (sometimes stunning) visuals were achieved as well as giving the interested info on how some of the not so stunning visuals were achieved.
 
The DVD will no doubt contain minutes of lies of the actors gushing about each others talents.

For the record the acting honours are stolen by a former Doctor Who and Jonathan Pryce who hopefully were in the pub when the 'Making of..' DVD was made.

But still well worth a couple of quid on DVD rental like. Ish. Prolly. Like.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on September 04, 2009, 09:33:10 PM
I have just watched the DVD 23, complete and utter shite IMHO. evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 26, 2009, 06:56:18 AM
Urgent gift idea required.....

I have a Christening to go to this afternoon - full Roman Catholic Baptism service  eeek:  for a babby.

I have no idea what to take....I already bought presents and that when baby was born. I am not doing silver spoon , photo frame junk. Looking likely to be vouchers but that is a bit uninventive ( is that a word ?)

Any suggestions ?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 26, 2009, 07:10:15 AM
Crucifix...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on September 26, 2009, 07:18:37 AM
Get On Line and Apply for a savings bond (depends on how much you want to spend really) but you can arrange for the bond to be posted to parents and print off the receipt and give it in an envelope with card. ~ Shows more thought than money or gift token. Prolly cost you about £100

Alternatively a children's bible ~ WH Smith do some nice boxed ones specifically for Christenings and since it looks like the child is going to be raised RC (some may say brainwashed) it will get used. Prolly cost you under £50 for a leather bound one or less for a cheaper binding. A suitable inscription in your own fair hand showing the date of the event and your signature (if legible) makes this a unique gift.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 26, 2009, 07:32:12 AM
Snoops, with Christmas coming as well you may find I require your personal shopping services more and more  8)

Thanks  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 26, 2009, 07:33:01 AM
Crucifix...

With or without the body on it  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 26, 2009, 07:45:15 AM
Fifty quid... a hundred quid???  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on September 26, 2009, 07:54:32 AM
Miss D needs a "Donate" button
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on September 26, 2009, 08:39:26 AM
  rubschin: "With" Figure of "Christ Crucified" comes after confirmation I think.

Plain silver would do for christening but is usually done by Godparents ..... Upgraded to Gold on 21st Birthday.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on September 26, 2009, 08:41:34 AM
Fifty quid... a hundred quid???  eeek:

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Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on September 26, 2009, 08:42:06 AM
Miss D needs a "Donate" button

Bags I get to press it  eyes:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 26, 2009, 08:43:04 AM
It might be booby trapped  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on September 26, 2009, 08:50:16 AM
That was the hope  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 26, 2009, 09:13:26 AM
Have a spring in your instep this morning, dear hound ,do we ?  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 26, 2009, 09:21:02 AM
Have a spring in your instep this morning, dear hound ,do we ?  lol:
I don't think it is his step you have to worry about...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on September 26, 2009, 09:26:44 AM
Have a spring in your instep this morning, dear hound ,do we ?  lol:
I don't think it is his step you have to worry about...  noooo:

Answers in the right order  ;D

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Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on October 03, 2009, 10:34:22 PM
The Damned United.

Highest quality British film-making.

Brilliantly acted & written. It doesn't matter whether you like football or not.

Well worth a look.

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on October 04, 2009, 09:41:54 AM
Personally I think Peter Taylor's descendants should sue. I know you can't libel an dead man but Timothy Spall makes an absolute mockery of him.
Michael Sheen does his usual competent portrayal but at times I expected him to morph into Tony Blair.

The book was better than the DVD.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on October 16, 2009, 07:33:12 PM
The 'Oathsworn' trilogy. By Robert Low.

A Viking re-enactor nowadays it seems.  eeek:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Whale-Road-Oathsworn-1/dp/0007215304/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1255721047&sr=8-2

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wolf-Sea-Brothers-Rising-Oathsworn/dp/0007215339/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1255721186&sr=1-4

http://www.amazon.co.uk/White-Raven-Robert-Low/dp/0007262566/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1255721186&sr=1-5

Highly entertaining historical novels about Vikings with big swords and bad attitudes.

Well written with great characters, cracking and often hilarious dialogue with a brilliantly paced storyline to lose oneself in.

For blokes really. Not wimmin like.  angry041:





Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 28, 2009, 08:35:22 PM
Just watched 2001 on Blu-Ray like...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 14, 2009, 11:49:24 AM
Chumscrubber (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Chumscrubber-DVD-Ralph-Fiennes/dp/B000O771Y2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1260791314&sr=8-1)

Watched it last night... what utter, utter shite!  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on December 14, 2009, 11:52:20 AM

That's not in the proper tradition of a GM stylee review  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on December 14, 2009, 11:53:22 AM
That Amazon have reduced it from £19.99 to £3.98 tells me all I need to know to make an informed decision not to buy.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 14, 2009, 11:55:46 AM

That's not in the proper tradition of a GM stylee review  rubschin:

There was no shagging....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on December 14, 2009, 11:58:03 AM

That's not in the proper tradition of a GM stylee review  rubschin:

There was no shagging....  noooo:

I gathered that from the 15 Certificate.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on December 14, 2009, 08:29:48 PM
That's not in the proper tradition of a GM stylee review  rubschin:

I started a tradition???   eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on December 14, 2009, 08:30:22 PM
Fraid so - U da man  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on December 14, 2009, 08:37:08 PM
Fraid so - U da man  lol:

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Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 14, 2009, 08:38:32 PM
Fraid so - U da man  lol:

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Now u da Smartie...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on December 14, 2009, 08:40:25 PM
Says the baldy with his head stuck in a bucket   whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 18, 2009, 01:28:31 PM
The Notorious Bettie Page (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Notorious-Bettie-Page-DVD/dp/B000MX7YGI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1261142838&sr=8-1)

Utter, utter shite.  noooo:

Lots of tits and bums (and fanny) but no shagging...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on December 18, 2009, 02:08:49 PM
Are you specialising in crap movies at the moment  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 18, 2009, 02:10:18 PM
Are you specialising in crap movies at the moment  rubschin:

It feels that way...  redface:

We watched a movie the other day and bought the four films that were 'trailered' before it as the movie was good and the trailers looked excellent...

Two to go...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on December 18, 2009, 02:15:04 PM
I suggest you should just go out  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on December 18, 2009, 02:28:07 PM
Too windy  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 18, 2009, 02:39:27 PM
I suggest you should just go out  whistle:

Perhaps....  rubschin:

The other two are Down in the Valley (Edward Norton) and Romance & Cigarettes (Kate Winslet)...

What could go wrong?  Shrugs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 18, 2010, 05:55:52 PM
Mad Men

Anybody seen it...?

I got it for Xmas... it is (IMHO) totally awesome....  cloud9:


Um, no shagging... well, no graphic shagging anyway... plenty of nookie like but no tits or nuffink...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 18, 2010, 06:05:59 PM
Well seeing as I bought it for yours and LL's Christmas pressy and both Pastis and I highly recommended it to you when we all met up I think you'll know what our opinion will be  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 18, 2010, 06:07:05 PM
Well seeing as I bought it for yours and LL's Christmas pressy and both Pastis and I highly recommended it to you when we all met up I think you'll know what our opinion will be  whistle:

Oh it was you was it... I never read the labels...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 18, 2010, 06:11:03 PM
Is that why you have your bucket on back to front  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on January 18, 2010, 06:15:13 PM
It had better not be series 3  evil:

We is waiting with the patience of Job for that to roll out here  angel1
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 18, 2010, 06:16:43 PM
Have you seen the trailers Pastis  cloud9: ...but no date yet Banghead Banghead Banghead
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 18, 2010, 06:18:39 PM
It had better not be series 3  evil:

We is waiting with the patience of Job for that to roll out here  angel1

Series 3... purchased from 'tintermong like...? Only available in America....?  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on January 18, 2010, 07:14:18 PM
Yes, I've been  Drool: Drool: over the trailers ... and yes, no release date  Banghead Banghead

If it begins sooner than late Feb I'm going to miss 2 or 3 in a row  sad32:.  I might have to set up complicated timers on the recorder  noooo:, a weekend's work in itself  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 18, 2010, 07:20:47 PM
Can you access iplayer when you are overseas . Or will it be too costly or take up too much time ?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 18, 2010, 08:02:21 PM
Yes, I've been  Drool: Drool: over the trailers ... and yes, no release date  Banghead Banghead

If it begins sooner than late Feb I'm going to miss 2 or 3 in a row  sad32:.  I might have to set up complicated timers on the recorder  noooo:, a weekend's work in itself  noooo:

Not to worry... Miss D and I will tell you all about Don's latest exploits...  whistle:

And... um... Peggy....  eyes:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 18, 2010, 08:04:19 PM
Pastis likes Betty ( a lot )  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 18, 2010, 08:05:36 PM
Pastis likes Betty ( a lot )  whistle:

Oh Betty... you won't believe what Betty gets up to....  shutup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on January 18, 2010, 08:18:12 PM
Can you access iplayer when you are overseas . Or will it be too costly or take up too much time ?

Out of the question  noooo:

And yes, Betty ...  Drool: Drool:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 18, 2010, 08:20:08 PM
Can you access iplayer when you are overseas . Or will it be too costly or take up too much time ?

Out of the question  noooo:

And yes, Betty ...  Drool: Drool:

Betty... the dirty slut...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on January 18, 2010, 08:23:12 PM
Can you access iplayer when you are overseas . Or will it be too costly or take up too much time ?

Out of the question  noooo:

And yes, Betty ...  Drool: Drool:

Betty... the dirty slut...  noooo:

Surely not!  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 18, 2010, 08:24:12 PM
Can you access iplayer when you are overseas . Or will it be too costly or take up too much time ?

Out of the question  noooo:

And yes, Betty ...  Drool: Drool:

Betty... the dirty slut...  noooo:

Surely not!  eeek:

Disgusting...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on January 18, 2010, 08:26:25 PM
Can you access iplayer when you are overseas . Or will it be too costly or take up too much time ?

Out of the question  noooo:

And yes, Betty ...  Drool: Drool:

Betty... the dirty slut...  noooo:

Surely not!  eeek:

Disgusting...  noooo:

Available on Amazon.com you say?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 18, 2010, 08:28:05 PM
Of course because Don is a saint evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on January 18, 2010, 08:32:02 PM
Don is brilliant but a troubled soul ... I feel quite an affinity  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 18, 2010, 08:33:26 PM
Can you access iplayer when you are overseas . Or will it be too costly or take up too much time ?

Out of the question  noooo:

And yes, Betty ...  Drool: Drool:

Betty... the dirty slut...  noooo:

Surely not!  eeek:

Disgusting...  noooo:

Available on Amazon.com you say?  rubschin:

Check under 'Adult'....  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 18, 2010, 08:33:52 PM
Of course because Don is a saint evil:

Poor misunderstood Don...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 18, 2010, 08:34:51 PM
Don is brilliant but a troubled soul ... I feel quite an affinity  whistle:

You creative types are all the same  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on January 18, 2010, 08:37:59 PM
Don is brilliant but a troubled soul ... I feel quite an affinity  whistle:

You creative types are all the same  whistle:


 redface:   
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 18, 2010, 08:39:40 PM
Don is brilliant but a troubled soul ... I feel quite an affinity  whistle:

You creative types are all the same  whistle:

I'm more destructive!  eveilgrin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 18, 2010, 08:45:50 PM
Don Drooper  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 18, 2010, 08:49:04 PM
Don Drooper  lol:
eeek:

How very dare you?  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on January 18, 2010, 08:55:02 PM
Don Drooper  lol:

Super Drooper beams are gonna blind me
But I won't feel blue
Like I always do
'Cause somewhere in the crowd there's you
    whistle:

 lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 18, 2010, 08:59:49 PM
Quiet flows the Don
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Uncle Mort on January 18, 2010, 09:02:41 PM
Too erudite DS  ;)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 18, 2010, 09:04:16 PM
Too erudite DS  ;)

That stuff that you have to mix the two tubes...?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Uncle Mort on January 18, 2010, 09:06:13 PM
See what I mean.  8)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 18, 2010, 09:07:23 PM
See what I mean.  8)

What?  Shrugs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 18, 2010, 09:07:45 PM
 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on January 18, 2010, 09:10:55 PM
DS is toying with his Cossacks  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 18, 2010, 09:17:48 PM
 cool14:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 18, 2010, 09:35:23 PM
Don Drooper  lol:

Super Drooper beams are gonna blind me
But I won't feel blue
Like I always do
'Cause somewhere in the crowd there's you
    whistle:

 lol: lol:



Super Drooper beams are gonna blind me
I'll end up black and blue
Like I'll always do
When I nosedive off of someone's roof


 whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on January 18, 2010, 09:36:49 PM
Don Drooper  lol:

Super Drooper beams are gonna blind me
But I won't feel blue
Like I always do
'Cause somewhere in the crowd there's you
    whistle:

 lol: lol:



Super Drooper beams are gonna blind me
I'll end up black and blue
Like I'll always do
When I nosedive off of someone's roof


 whistle:

 happy001 happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 19, 2010, 02:21:20 AM
 evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 19, 2010, 12:48:20 PM
See what I mean.  8)

What?  Shrugs:

Pearls>>>>>Swine  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 20, 2010, 04:43:46 PM
Romance & Cigarettes (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Romance-Cigarettes-DVD-James-Gandolfini/dp/B000F6ILXW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1264005769&sr=1-1)

Without doubt, the worst file I've ever seen...  noooo:

No shagging... mind you I didn't watch it all...

Utter, utter shite....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 20, 2010, 04:50:48 PM
Was watching 'How the Earth made us ' - new series on BBC2 last night

This I thought was awesome - Crystal Cave in Mexico

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeiMfLmJtzk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeiMfLmJtzk)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 20, 2010, 05:22:29 PM
Was watching 'How the Earth made us ' - new series on BBC2 last night

This I thought was awesome - Crystal Cave in Mexico

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeiMfLmJtzk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeiMfLmJtzk)

 rubschin:

I'll watch that on iPlayer later... on mi Wii like...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 20, 2010, 06:12:57 PM
evil:

Well as you seemed to like that so much I may have another crack finishing Baldhemian Rhapsody....  eveilgrin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on January 20, 2010, 06:17:33 PM
Was watching 'How the Earth made us ' - new series on BBC2 last night

This I thought was awesome - Crystal Cave in Mexico

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeiMfLmJtzk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeiMfLmJtzk)

I watched that too. Had they not explained that it was natural I would have been convinced it was a film set... as you say, awesome. And I never knew there was such a thing as an ice-suit
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 20, 2010, 09:23:19 PM
Was watching 'How the Earth made us ' - new series on BBC2 last night

This I thought was awesome - Crystal Cave in Mexico

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeiMfLmJtzk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeiMfLmJtzk)

Awesome!  eeek:

And faults sooo close to Cyprus too....  scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 21, 2010, 06:50:25 PM
Oi Pastis

Mad Men Season 3 starts on BBC Four on Wed 27 January  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on January 21, 2010, 07:17:59 PM
Noted.  cool14:

I'm going to miss 3, 4, possibly 5 what with being away, like. Have you got super cool record to DVD stuff? ... I still only have tape  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 21, 2010, 07:20:04 PM
SKY +

I can download them off iplayer for you and copy them to DVD tho 8)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 21, 2010, 07:54:48 PM
Noted.  cool14:

I'm going to miss 3, 4, possibly 5 what with being away, like. Have you got super cool record to DVD stuff? ... I still only have tape  redface:

We won't be posting any spoilers on here while you are away, don't you worry....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 21, 2010, 08:39:43 PM
My Own Worst Enemy.

Possibly one of the strangest things I have ever watched. Henry is a consultant living a normal life with his wife, kids dogs and a mini van. Edward is a trained operative who speaks 13 languages, runs a 4 minute mile and is trained to kill. What do they have in common? They both share the same body. But when the technology that seperates them starts to break down these absolute opposites find themselves in each others livesl where they are dangerously out of their element. Christian Slater does a good job of playing the 2 characters and the conversation they have by messages show just how much they dislike each other.

Certainly worth a look
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 22, 2010, 05:58:41 AM
My Own Worst Enemy.

Possibly one of the strangest things I have ever watched. Henry is a consultant living a normal life with his wife, kids dogs and a mini van. Edward is a trained operative who speaks 13 languages, runs a 4 minute mile and is trained to kill. What do they have in common? They both share the same body. But when the technology that seperates them starts to break down these absolute opposites find themselves in each others livesl where they are dangerously out of their element. Christian Slater does a good job of playing the 2 characters and the conversation they have by messages show just how much they dislike each other.

Certainly worth a look

Any shagging...?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on January 23, 2010, 11:01:56 PM
Creation.

Biopic of Charles Darwin or at least the events surrounding the death of his daughter.

Beautifully acted. Highly recommended.

GM Styleee review : No shagging and also a surprising lack of car crashes and explosions.



Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 29, 2010, 12:22:54 PM
Oi Pastis

Mad Men Season 3 starts on BBC Four on Wed 27 January  cloud9:

I'm just watching it!  eeek:

What a terrific start to the series!
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on January 29, 2010, 02:07:37 PM
Oi Pastis

Mad Men Season 3 starts on BBC Four on Wed 27 January  cloud9:

I'm just watching it!  eeek:

What a terrific start to the series!

Bugger off!  evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 29, 2010, 02:09:30 PM
 STOP IT BM

It has been sky plused and i will watch it later  evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on January 29, 2010, 02:28:26 PM
I'll watch it on Sunday night  razz:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 29, 2010, 03:05:29 PM
Oi Pastis

Mad Men Season 3 starts on BBC Four on Wed 27 January  cloud9:

I'm just watching it!  eeek:

What a terrific start to the series!

Bugger off!  evil:

I've just watched the first two!  happy088

That Betty!  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on January 29, 2010, 03:12:29 PM
I don't have a telly  sad32:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Uncle Mort on January 29, 2010, 03:15:55 PM
perobably for the best seeing as you don't have a licence either.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on January 29, 2010, 03:43:58 PM
Oi Pastis

Mad Men Season 3 starts on BBC Four on Wed 27 January  cloud9:

I'm just watching it!  eeek:

What a terrific start to the series!

Bugger off!  evil:

I've just watched the first two!  happy088

That Betty!  eeek:

 angry041:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 29, 2010, 03:44:49 PM
Oi Pastis

Mad Men Season 3 starts on BBC Four on Wed 27 January  cloud9:

I'm just watching it!  eeek:

What a terrific start to the series!

Bugger off!  evil:

I've just watched the first two!  happy088

That Betty!  eeek:

 angry041:


Ooops, what have I said...  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 03, 2010, 07:31:03 AM
Telstar

Joe Meek killed himself 43 years ago today!  eeek:

It was pure coincidence that I watched telstar on the (near) anniversary of his death last night but I'm bloody glad I did.

A totally awesome movie!  happy088 happy088 happy088 happy088 happy088

Joe Meek was the world's first independent record producer and became famous with the release of Telstar which was number 1 in Britain and the USA - the biggest selling record of the time.

Those of you of around my age prolly have the ear-worm now but if you don't this is Telstar.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2ybCjf6ras

The film tells Jo's story from the time he set up his recording studio in London. Great recreation of London in the 60s and some beautiful old vehicles.

The acting is superb, the soundtrack is awesome.

Features Con O'Neill, Kevin Spacey, Ralf Little and James Corden.

I urge you to buy/rent/steal this film...

Features man-on-man shagging.

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on February 04, 2010, 12:39:04 PM
Telstar

Joe Meek killed himself 43 years ago today!  eeek:

It was pure coincidence that I watched telstar on the (near) anniversary of his death last night but I'm bloody glad I did.

A totally awesome movie!  happy088 happy088 happy088 happy088 happy088

Joe Meek was the world's first independent record producer and became famous with the release of Telstar which was number 1 in Britain and the USA - the biggest selling record of the time.

Those of you of around my age prolly have the ear-worm now but if you don't this is Telstar.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2ybCjf6ras

The film tells Jo's story from the time he set up his recording studio in London. Great recreation of London in the 60s and some beautiful old vehicles.

The acting is superb, the soundtrack is awesome.

Features Con O'Neill, Kevin Spacey, Ralf Little and James Corden.

I urge you to buy/rent/steal this film...

Features man-on-man shagging.



Well it would have to .....  if you think about it. rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 11, 2010, 07:14:10 PM
Mad Men!  eeek:

 sad24: sad24: sad24:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on February 11, 2010, 07:17:12 PM
NNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO  I haven't watched it yet  evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 11, 2010, 07:24:12 PM
NNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO  I haven't watched it yet  evil:

[sob], you'll enjoy it like... [sob]
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on February 11, 2010, 07:46:31 PM
 evil:

Anyway MissD, he doesn't know the difference between Peggy and Betty  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on February 11, 2010, 07:47:10 PM
All wimmin look the same to him Mr P  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 11, 2010, 07:48:04 PM
evil:

Anyway MissD, he doesn't know the difference between Peggy and Betty  whistle:

 redface:

A mere slip of the keyboard...

Anyhoo....  sad24: sad24: sad24: sad24:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 25, 2010, 09:23:42 PM
UP

Watched it last night on Blu-Ray in the minema...

Bloody marvellous, great film, good storey, funny, sad, fantastic picture, etc.

Well recommended....

(no shagging)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on February 27, 2010, 03:24:33 PM
UP

Watched it last night on Blu-Ray in the minema...

Bloody marvellous, great film, good storey, funny, sad, fantastic picture, etc.

Well recommended....

(no shagging)

Watched this last week as well. Agree with all comments above. A must see movie.  happy088
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 27, 2010, 03:35:48 PM
Never heard of it  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 27, 2010, 03:39:54 PM
Never heard of it  noooo:

Here (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Superset-Blu-ray-Discs-Disc-Digital/dp/B002ZCXT6I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1267285163&sr=8-1)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on February 28, 2010, 01:14:28 PM
Telstar


It was pure coincidence that I watched telstar on the (near) anniversary of his death last night but I'm bloody glad I did.

A totally awesome movie!  happy088 happy088 happy088 happy088 happy088

Joe Meek was the world's first independent record producer and became famous with the release of Telstar which was number 1 in Britain and the USA - the biggest selling record of the time.

The film tells Jo's story from the time he set up his recording studio in London. Great recreation of London in the 60s and some beautiful old vehicles.

The acting is superb, the soundtrack is awesome.

Features Con O'Neill, Kevin Spacey, Ralf Little and James Corden.

I urge you to buy/rent/steal this film...

Features man-on-man shagging.



Watched this film last night and would concur with BM ( not something you are going to hear very often  lol: )

But brilliant performances all round . A very troubled man, as is the plight of many a genius one feels  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on February 28, 2010, 01:17:37 PM
A very troubled man, as is the plight of many a genius one feels  noooo:

Yes, it can be difficult  ;)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on February 28, 2010, 01:20:13 PM
 lol:

So good of you to bear with us mere mortals  8)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 28, 2010, 06:24:19 PM
Telstar


It was pure coincidence that I watched telstar on the (near) anniversary of his death last night but I'm bloody glad I did.

A totally awesome movie!  happy088 happy088 happy088 happy088 happy088

Joe Meek was the world's first independent record producer and became famous with the release of Telstar which was number 1 in Britain and the USA - the biggest selling record of the time.

The film tells Jo's story from the time he set up his recording studio in London. Great recreation of London in the 60s and some beautiful old vehicles.

The acting is superb, the soundtrack is awesome.

Features Con O'Neill, Kevin Spacey, Ralf Little and James Corden.

I urge you to buy/rent/steal this film...

Features man-on-man shagging.



Watched this film last night and would concur with BM ( not something you are going to hear very often  lol: )

But brilliant performances all round . A very troubled man, as is the plight of many a genius one feels  noooo:

Thanks yew!  cloud9:

I am the Pub's Barry Norman to be sure....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on February 28, 2010, 06:25:53 PM
Barry Scott is more probable  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on February 28, 2010, 06:26:04 PM
Telstar


It was pure coincidence that I watched telstar on the (near) anniversary of his death last night but I'm bloody glad I did.

A totally awesome movie!  happy088 happy088 happy088 happy088 happy088

Joe Meek was the world's first independent record producer and became famous with the release of Telstar which was number 1 in Britain and the USA - the biggest selling record of the time.

The film tells Jo's story from the time he set up his recording studio in London. Great recreation of London in the 60s and some beautiful old vehicles.

The acting is superb, the soundtrack is awesome.

Features Con O'Neill, Kevin Spacey, Ralf Little and James Corden.

I urge you to buy/rent/steal this film...

Features man-on-man shagging.



Watched this film last night and would concur with BM ( not something you are going to hear very often  lol: )

But brilliant performances all round . A very troubled man, as is the plight of many a genius one feels  noooo:

Thanks yew!  cloud9:

I am the Pub's Barry Norman to be sure....  cloud9:

With comb-over to match no doubt.

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.didtheydie.com%2Fmorgue%2Fimages%2Fbarry_norman.jpg&hash=7cb4650f71fd4dbff73b2422aef973d6be959de0)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 28, 2010, 06:36:01 PM
Barry Scott is more probable  lol:
evil:

Anyhooo..it was a great film like....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 28, 2010, 07:15:32 PM
I met Barry Norman once. He has a surprisingly massive nose. You have to duck when he turns his head  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 28, 2010, 07:17:57 PM
Yes, I'm sure...  ::)

Anyhoo... my film review like...?  Shrugs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on February 28, 2010, 08:03:22 PM
Barry Scott is more probable  lol:

WASN'T BARRY SCOTT THE BLOKE WHO USED TO SHOUT AT YOU TO BUY CILLET BANG?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on February 28, 2010, 08:30:12 PM
 lol:

That was him  8)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 01, 2010, 02:09:10 PM
Forgot I went to the cinema the other night to watch Lovely Bones.

I didn't cry .....which I did when I read the book, so the film obviously did not convey the same sentiment or brutality that the book did.

The scenes of afterlife, where the main character spent most of the movie  watching , were all very kitsch and just didn't do it for me I'm afraid.  The acting was extremely good though .
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on March 01, 2010, 02:14:58 PM
No shagging?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on March 01, 2010, 02:42:48 PM
No shagging?

Did she go with PT then? Kissing in the back row and all that eyes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv4v_z0UepM
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 01, 2010, 02:46:04 PM
No - didn't go with PT  angel1
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 09, 2010, 07:26:04 PM
No - didn't go with PT  angel1

He just happened to be sitting in the seat next to you.....  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 12, 2010, 10:18:08 PM
An Education

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.static.flickr.com%2F3521%2F3724649776_7e122cc222.jpg&hash=3e745f7b21a36bcf8341dffe1e27f29515563a39)

Excellent acting ....loved Alfred Molina and Carey Mulligan excellent as 16 yr old schoolgirl ( highly intelligent who has geared her life up to this point to getting into Oxford)   but then  falls for the charms of a charismatic older man who is not what he seems ( are they ever  whistle: )

Simple story set in the 60's - story of a first love ( the proper education  ;) )

No gratuitous shagging  - but implied naughties
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on March 13, 2010, 03:42:28 PM
Saw the above on one of the flights ... still trying to remember whose biog it was based upon  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 18, 2010, 08:25:38 PM
Telstar


It was pure coincidence that I watched telstar on the (near) anniversary of his death last night but I'm bloody glad I did.

A totally awesome movie!  happy088 happy088 happy088 happy088 happy088

Joe Meek was the world's first independent record producer and became famous with the release of Telstar which was number 1 in Britain and the USA - the biggest selling record of the time.

The film tells Jo's story from the time he set up his recording studio in London. Great recreation of London in the 60s and some beautiful old vehicles.

The acting is superb, the soundtrack is awesome.

Features Con O'Neill, Kevin Spacey, Ralf Little and James Corden.

I urge you to buy/rent/steal this film...

Features man-on-man shagging.



Watched this film last night and would concur with BM ( not something you are going to hear very often  lol: )

But brilliant performances all round . A very troubled man, as is the plight of many a genius one feels  noooo:

Thanks yew!  cloud9:

I am the Pub's Barry Norman to be sure....  cloud9:

Just watched it for the second time....

Cried my eyes out...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 18, 2010, 08:46:26 PM
 happy100
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 19, 2010, 07:33:56 AM
happy100

Thanks you... [sob]
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on March 29, 2010, 07:35:34 PM
Watched Telstar last nite.

Excellent stuff. Highly recommended.  happy088
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 30, 2010, 09:48:25 AM
Watched Telstar last nite.

Excellent stuff. Highly recommended.  happy088

Like I said like....  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on April 01, 2010, 03:36:53 PM
Yes Baz.  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 01, 2010, 03:41:22 PM
Yes Baz.  lol:

 lol: lol: lol:

Going to watch Frost/Nixon again tonight - have you seen it?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on April 01, 2010, 03:43:38 PM
Yes Baz.  lol:

 lol: lol: lol:

Going to watch Frost/Nixon again tonight - have you seen it?

I have. Good stuff. No shagging if I recall.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on April 01, 2010, 03:44:30 PM
Some of us are old enough to have seen the original  whistle:

Prolly well past your bedtime of course.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 01, 2010, 03:45:20 PM
Yes Baz.  lol:

 lol: lol: lol:

Going to watch Frost/Nixon again tonight - have you seen it?

I have. Good stuff. No shagging if I recall.

Correct - no shagging...

Snoopy - I have the original on DVD too...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on April 01, 2010, 03:46:18 PM
I meant when it was first broadcast ~ 1977 as I recall  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 01, 2010, 03:46:52 PM
I meant when it was first broadcast ~ 1977 as I recall  ::)

I was seventeen... no interest in that stuff then...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on April 01, 2010, 03:51:12 PM
And I was 30 and had been closely following the unfolding story.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 01, 2010, 03:53:20 PM
And I was 30 and had been closely following the unfolding story.

My bad then...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on April 01, 2010, 03:55:43 PM
And I was 30 and had been closely following the unfolding story.

My bad then...

Your what????????????????????
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 01, 2010, 03:59:26 PM
And I was 30 and had been closely following the unfolding story.

My bad then...

Your what????????????????????

My bad...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on April 01, 2010, 04:05:51 PM
 confused2: Sorry but Gibberish is one of the many languages I have yet to master.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on April 01, 2010, 04:14:15 PM
'My bad' = I am naughty and deserve a slap. Simples innit.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 01, 2010, 04:40:24 PM
confused2: Sorry but Gibberish is one of the many languages I have yet to master.

 ::)

My bad (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=my+bad)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on April 01, 2010, 04:53:44 PM
Quote
Persons of an older generation can find this quite annoying to hear when expecting an actual apology.

Count me in...  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 01, 2010, 05:39:23 PM
I am down wiv de kids innit!
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on April 02, 2010, 06:55:48 AM
Don't you think you're a little old for this sort of thing?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 02, 2010, 07:01:38 AM
Don't you think you're a little old for this sort of thing?

Oh no....  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 02, 2010, 07:02:27 AM
Don't you think you're a little old for this sort of thing?

Are we talking real age or maturity here Snoops - they are very different where BM is concerned  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 02, 2010, 07:03:32 AM
Don't you think you're a little old for this sort of thing?

Are we talking real age or maturity here Snoops - they are very different where BM is concerned  whistle:

Don't you start!  evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 02, 2010, 07:04:26 AM
Or what  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 02, 2010, 07:10:46 AM
Or what  whistle:

 Spank2: again!  eyes:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on April 02, 2010, 07:11:22 AM
I see Miss D ~ so you are saying he acts his shoe size when he should act his age.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 02, 2010, 07:11:58 AM
I see Miss D ~ so you are saying he acts his shoe size when he should act his age.

42 instead of 49...?  rubschin:

Possible I suppose....  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on April 02, 2010, 07:15:32 AM
We're talking age not IQ  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on April 02, 2010, 07:49:24 AM
Anywho. As mrs TG has fecked off to Liverpool for the weekend to attend her daughters hen party I shall be watching this at some point.

http://www.harrybrownthemovie.co.uk/

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 02, 2010, 07:52:13 AM
Anywho. As mrs TG has fecked off to Liverpool for the weekend to attend her daughters hen party I shall be watching this at some point.

http://www.harrybrownthemovie.co.uk/



Looks excellent!

Looking forward to the review....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on April 02, 2010, 08:01:01 AM
Anywho. As mrs TG has fecked off to Liverpool for the weekend to attend her daughters hen party I shall be watching this at some point.

http://www.harrybrownthemovie.co.uk/



When did Mothers start going on their daughter's hen party?  eeek:

It ain't natural  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on April 02, 2010, 08:37:43 AM
I dunno.

I could have gone to the stag party but its in Bristol or somewhere equally unlikely.  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on April 02, 2010, 08:41:54 AM
Rather cramps the youngster's style I would have thought.


Bit like taking your granny to Amsterdam ~ if you get my drift.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on April 02, 2010, 04:22:48 PM
Someone moved out last week. At our place we have an informal arrangement about leaving unwanted possessions in the hall for others to acquire or leave alone ~ it works pretty well  8)

Just picked up Jean de Florette and Manon des Source, late 80's, Claude Berri direction after the Pagnol novel. Seen them both before but they still pluck at the heartstrings  sad24:

Watched the first one last night... Manon tonight prolly
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on April 02, 2010, 04:45:26 PM
FLM has satellite TV. I plan a Star Trek fest this evening  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on April 02, 2010, 05:27:11 PM
I'd have thought Cat Woman for Bertie would be more appropriate  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 02, 2010, 05:41:04 PM
Such a shite film though ....the skin tight PVC suit can only hold your attention for so long  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on April 02, 2010, 05:43:01 PM
Someone moved out last week. At our place we have an informal arrangement about leaving unwanted possessions in the hall for others to acquire or leave alone ~ it works pretty well  8)

Just picked up Jean de Florette and Manon des Source, late 80's, Claude Berri direction after the Pagnol novel. Seen them both before but they still pluck at the heartstrings  sad24:

Watched the first one last night... Manon tonight prolly


 cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on April 02, 2010, 05:46:30 PM
I'd have thought Cat Woman for Bertie would be more appropriate  whistle:

Ooo. Michelle Pfeiffer  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on April 02, 2010, 05:57:32 PM
Such a shite film though ....the skin tight PVC suit can only hold your attention for so long  noooo:

Speak for yourself. evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Mrs TG on April 02, 2010, 06:57:32 PM
Rather cramps the youngster's style I would have thought.


Bit like taking your granny to Amsterdam ~ if you get my drift.

i am a young mum...tis sign of times...trendy mums ! and i wont be the oldest there....LOL

Only 1 month till wedding now.... eyes:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 03, 2010, 06:17:34 AM
Yes Baz.  lol:

 lol: lol: lol:

Going to watch Frost/Nixon again tonight - have you seen it?

I have. Good stuff. No shagging if I recall.

Excellent second time around too - although watching the original tapes straight after prolly wasn't a brilliant idea...  sleep017
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on April 03, 2010, 09:10:56 AM
Not watched Harry brown yet. Got distracted by Transformers 2 (its amazing what you find yourself ordering from Lovefilm when your pissed).  noooo:

Superb special effects and spectacular set pieces. All marred by high speed pop video editing that seems to be Michael Beys trademark.

Great sound and picture on Blu-Ray but all things considered a load of shite.

Prolly best avoided unless you have some kids around and you can pretend you rented it for them.  happy088

No shagging but a few laughs.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 03, 2010, 09:12:19 AM
Not watched Harry brown yet. Got distracted by Transformers 2 (its amazing what you find yourself ordering from Lovefilm when your pissed).  noooo:

Superb special effects and spectacular set pieces. All marred by high speed pop video editing that seems to be Michael Beys trademark.

Great sound and picture on Blu-Ray but all things considered a load of shite.

Prolly best avoided unless you have some kids around and you can pretend you rented it for them.  happy088

No shagging but a few laughs.

I shall pass on that then...

Keen to hear about Harry Brown tho...

Also waiting for Four Lions to come out....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on April 03, 2010, 02:48:59 PM
I have seen Harry Brown, quite good. If a bit strong on the language.

I am a Michael Caine fan, so it would have to be a very bad film not to enjoy it.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 03, 2010, 02:58:29 PM
I have seen Harry Brown, quite good. If a bit strong on the language.

I am a Michael Caine fan, so it would have to be a very bad film not to enjoy it.

Like... um Little Voice for example...?  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on April 03, 2010, 03:11:28 PM
I have seen Harry Brown, quite good. If a bit strong on the language.

I am a Michael Caine fan, so it would have to be a very bad film not to enjoy it.

Like... um Little Voice for example...?  whistle:

Yes, that would be a suitable low tide mark.

Presumably you liked Little Voice as there was some shagging in it?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 03, 2010, 03:24:53 PM
I have seen Harry Brown, quite good. If a bit strong on the language.

I am a Michael Caine fan, so it would have to be a very bad film not to enjoy it.

Like... um Little Voice for example...?  whistle:

Yes, that would be a suitable low tide mark.

Presumably you liked Little Voice as there was some shagging in it?

Oh contraire...  noooo:

I thought it was the worst film I've ever seen in my life and shame on Caine for appearing in it...

However, there are other 'experts' who post here who believe it to be a cinematic masterpiece....  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on April 03, 2010, 06:37:30 PM
You are Scottish, fry something.

Just wotched the new Doctor Who.

Highly entertaining.

The new bloke will be allright I think.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on April 04, 2010, 02:25:02 AM
I have seen Harry Brown, quite good. If a bit strong on the language.

I am a Michael Caine fan, so it would have to be a very bad film not to enjoy it.

Like... um Little Voice for example...?  whistle:

Yes, that would be a suitable low tide mark.

Presumably you liked Little Voice as there was some shagging in it?

Oh contraire...  noooo:

I thought it was the worst film I've ever seen in my life and shame on Caine for appearing in it...

However, there are other 'experts' who post here who believe it to be a cinematic masterpiece....  whistle:

I can't remember if I've mentioned it on here before but I'll see your Little Voice and raise you Repo - The Genetic Opera for the title of worse film you will ever see in your life.  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on April 04, 2010, 09:34:04 AM
I have seen Harry Brown, quite good. If a bit strong on the language.

I am a Michael Caine fan, so it would have to be a very bad film not to enjoy it.

Like... um Little Voice for example...?  whistle:

Yes, that would be a suitable low tide mark.

Presumably you liked Little Voice as there was some shagging in it?

Oh contraire...  noooo:

I thought it was the worst film I've ever seen in my life and shame on Caine for appearing in it...

However, there are other 'experts' who post here who believe it to be a cinematic masterpiece....  whistle:

Caine himself admits that some films he makes because they are good and some films he makes because somebody pays him to.

We had a long chat about film making and life in general one night, during the making of "The Fourth Protocol".
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 04, 2010, 09:45:29 AM
Can we have a name dropping emoticon please ?  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 04, 2010, 09:49:32 AM
Can we have a name dropping emoticon please ?  whistle:

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on April 04, 2010, 10:02:26 AM
Can we have a name dropping emoticon please ?  whistle:

Like this you mean (https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Fsmileys%2Fsmiley-green%2Fgreensmilies-029.gif&hash=09240b0378edec279eb6f938cafb999bcaab16e7)


See ~ Green with Envy.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 04, 2010, 10:04:34 AM
That's too clever for me ...... lol:

Can we have someone literally just dropping names  - I'd get that then  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on April 04, 2010, 10:07:38 AM
Did I tell you about the drinking session I had with Gene Hackman?
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgraphics8.nytimes.com%2Fimages%2F2004%2F10%2F11%2Fmovies%2F11REEVE2.2.jpg&hash=f2851255838109d48d2f1022f5bfac7f3e141def)

Mind you Chris Reeve was a bit of an arse.  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on April 04, 2010, 08:48:04 PM
Did I tell you about the drinking session I had with Gene Hackman?
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgraphics8.nytimes.com%2Fimages%2F2004%2F10%2F11%2Fmovies%2F11REEVE2.2.jpg&hash=f2851255838109d48d2f1022f5bfac7f3e141def)

Mind you Chris Reeve was a bit of an arse.  whistle:

Your arms were even shorter back then
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on April 09, 2010, 08:06:41 AM
Bought some new CDs for use in the car this week, including this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8LL1x6J2rU&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8LL1x6J2rU&feature=related)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on April 09, 2010, 08:15:22 AM
Got this too  cloud9:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nUyA4tfpyI&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nUyA4tfpyI&feature=related)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on April 09, 2010, 12:33:33 PM
Should have said ~ I would have ripped copies of mine for you.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on April 09, 2010, 12:44:21 PM
Wouldn't this do as a Sig? :

Paco de Lucia, Concierto de Aranjuez, Adagio  cloud9:

Don't really need the YouTube clip sitting in there   noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on April 09, 2010, 12:45:18 PM
Wouldn't this do as a Sig? :

Paco de Lucia, Concierto de Aranjuez, Adagio  cloud9:

Don't really need the YouTube clip sitting in there   noooo:


But that wouldn't be nearly as annoying now would it?   ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on April 09, 2010, 01:34:02 PM
Wouldn't this do as a Sig? :

Paco de Lucia, Concierto de Aranjuez, Adagio  cloud9:

Don't really need the YouTube clip sitting in there   noooo:


But that wouldn't be nearly as annoying now would it?   ::)

You're not wrong there  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on April 09, 2010, 01:52:47 PM
Wouldn't this do as a Sig? :

Paco de Lucia, Concierto de Aranjuez, Adagio  cloud9:

Don't really need the YouTube clip sitting in there   noooo:


But that wouldn't be nearly as annoying now would it?   ::)
eveilgrin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 09, 2010, 05:37:42 PM
Petey designs a new exercise regime for Miss D....  eeek:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNR74UCidBI&feature=player_embedded
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 09, 2010, 06:09:33 PM
 eeek: eeek: eeek: eeek: eeek: eeek:

 scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on April 09, 2010, 06:18:43 PM
 rubschin:

You could be Dorothy ...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 09, 2010, 06:23:37 PM
Thank you VP Lord  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on April 09, 2010, 06:33:41 PM
Yay, I like that  razz:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 09, 2010, 07:05:51 PM
She did that thing with the apple when she was here....  eeek:

Couldn't lift the bloody hoover tho....  cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on April 09, 2010, 07:14:34 PM
WOT?  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on April 09, 2010, 07:18:59 PM
And what were you doing...while she was doing her thing with the apple  eyes:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 09, 2010, 08:28:36 PM
And what were you doing...while she was doing her thing with the apple  eyes:

Filming....  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on April 10, 2010, 06:18:37 AM
That's some video BM. But can she tie the apple stalk into a knot with her tongue like Sherilyn Fenn did with a cherry stalk in Twin Peaks  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 10, 2010, 06:20:58 AM
You're never satisfied are  you ?  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on April 10, 2010, 06:25:39 AM
In-frequently  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 10, 2010, 06:45:53 AM
That's some video BM. But can she tie the apple stalk into a knot with her tongue like Sherilyn Fenn did with a cherry stalk in Twin Peaks  cloud9:

Well, her tongue is certainly agile....  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on April 13, 2010, 10:36:32 PM
Tonight.  The Tour of Turkey and

www.youtube.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9yiHKaAEGQ



Class
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: tel on April 16, 2010, 08:21:52 AM
One for BM?

http://www.themenwhostareatgoatsmovie.com/#home
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 16, 2010, 10:00:34 AM
One for BM?

http://www.themenwhostareatgoatsmovie.com/#home

I think it looks good...  ;D
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on April 30, 2010, 08:21:28 PM
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fnewsimg.bbc.co.uk%2Fmedia%2Fimages%2F47727000%2Fjpg%2F_47727740_bookcoverkeyboard.jpg&hash=b5d9cb99724c8b62f9ce7a2cfb10bbe1f51b284f)

Perhaps BM can review this book for us.  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on May 22, 2010, 11:52:10 AM
One for BM?

http://www.themenwhostareatgoatsmovie.com/#home

I think it looks good...  ;D

I watched this last night. Rather enjoyed it. Great cast. Some laughs.No shagging.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 22, 2010, 12:46:49 PM
One for BM?

http://www.themenwhostareatgoatsmovie.com/#home

I think it looks good...  ;D

I watched this last night. Rather enjoyed it. Great cast. Some laughs.No shagging.

I shall order it then!  happy088

Am also going to order The Italian Job and North by Northwest on Blu-Ray - the reviews are excellent...

Miss D can mule them out for me....  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 23, 2010, 03:56:47 PM
and so it begins  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 23, 2010, 04:04:25 PM
and so it begins  noooo:

 redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on May 23, 2010, 05:23:02 PM

Am also going to order The Italian Job and North by Northwest on Blu-Ray - the reviews are excellent...

Miss D can mule them out for me....  whistle:

I hope you're referring to the original and not the shite remake  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 23, 2010, 05:26:55 PM

Am also going to order The Italian Job and North by Northwest on Blu-Ray - the reviews are excellent...

Miss D can mule them out for me....  whistle:

I hope you're referring to the original and not the shite remake  whistle:

The 40th Anniversary edition on Blu-Ray like.... (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Italian-Job-40th-Anniversary-Blu-ray/dp/B001SAO38Q/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1274635556&sr=1-4)  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on May 23, 2010, 05:28:21 PM
 happy088
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 23, 2010, 05:29:41 PM
BM - you are allowed a maximum of 10 DVD's that I will carry . Any more compromising on my luggage space and you and I will be having words  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 23, 2010, 05:30:25 PM
BM - you are allowed a maximum of 10 DVD's that I will carry . Any more compromising on my luggage space and you and I will be having words  whistle:

Ten eh...?  rubschin:

How about other stuff... cables and the like...?  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 23, 2010, 05:31:28 PM
I will need weight and dimensions before I am prepared to consider.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 23, 2010, 05:33:26 PM
I will need weight and dimensions before I am prepared to consider.

 Banghead

Oh don't bother - I shall pay extortionate shipping charges instead...  sad24:

Bread and water okay for you is it...?  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on May 23, 2010, 08:37:15 PM

Am also going to order The Italian Job and North by Northwest on Blu-Ray - the reviews are excellent...

Miss D can mule them out for me....  whistle:

I hope you're referring to the original and not the shite remake  whistle:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8g_GeQR8fJo
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Uncle Mort on June 08, 2010, 12:35:24 PM
Just watched Cloverfield, dont waste yr time an money....thats all i can say..very dissapointed.. sad32:

Watched it last night on TV ~ I quite enjoyed it.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on June 08, 2010, 12:45:46 PM
In London tomorrow I intend to hunt out a cheap DVD of the excellent Day of the Jackal. A great travelogue with added killing.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on June 10, 2010, 02:19:20 PM
Also, just opened at Tate Britain apparently Rude Britannia. Might take it in along with the photo one at the Modern.

An interesting article here:

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/features/naughty-by-nature-why-has-britain-become-so-rude-1995950.html

 lol:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 10, 2010, 02:23:45 PM
So this is art then...? (https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Fsmileys%2Fsmiley-taunt001.gif&hash=cd0d1ec1f8aa65aa15d7138c125564b3fd84232f) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)


 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on June 10, 2010, 02:29:38 PM
In the context of the Tate, it must be  lol:

Oh, and if you don't agree with me, read the last two lines of the article  ;)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 10, 2010, 02:34:19 PM
In the context of the Tate, it must be  lol:

Oh, and if you don't agree with me, read the last two lines of the article  ;)

 lol: lol: lol:

I didn't read that far...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 10, 2010, 06:47:07 AM
We watched 'Nowhere Boy' last night . I know it was on telly the other night but I didn't catch it and I don't know if it has already been reviewed but tbh can't be arsed to check.

Anyhoo's ....bloody brilliant

Story of the relationship John Lennon had with his aunt, who raised him, and his mother. Acting is superb. Funny , sad and insightful.

If you haven't seen it , watch it  happy088


(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kitmeout.com%2Fimg_assets%2Fnowhere-boy.jpg&hash=97f8d37071ffb0b8daec7c6d1681ec2d88c23261)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 10, 2010, 06:51:42 AM
Bah! I was just going to review that!  cussing:

As Miss D says - awesome move, highly recommended!  happy088

The entire cast were absolutely spot on - very impressed...

Quote from: Amazon
Synopsis
The true story of John Lennon's troubled childhood and difficult relationship with his family is brought to the screen in this period drama. Young John (Alex Ambrose) is a bright but sharp-tongued boy living in the coastal town of Liverpool during the 1950s with his aunt Mimi (Kristin Scott Thomas) and uncle George (David Threlfall). John's father walked out on the family when he was four years old, and the boy was given to Mimi to raise, even though his mother, Julia (Anne-Marie Duff), was still alive. While Mimi's straight-laced nature runs counter to John's more reckless personality, they clearly love one another and the household is thrown into chaos when George dies suddenly. At the funeral, teenage John (now played by Aaron Johnson - KICKASS) sees Julia, and learns to his surprise that she lives only a few blocks away from Mimi. John pays her a visit, and Julia gratefully welcomes him back into her life. Julia's personality is a much closer fit to John than Mimi, and she encourages his love for writing and music, teaching him to play the banjo. However, John's renewed relationship with Julia brings up a number of unanswered questions, and causes new tensions between Mimi and John. And as rock & roll becomes the hot new sound of the day, John falls in love with the bold new music and makes a friend who is interested in forming a band, Paul (Thomas Brodie Sangster). The first feature film from artist-turned-director Sam Taylor-Wood.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 17, 2010, 07:14:13 PM
Just watched Harry Brown (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Harry-Brown-DVD-Jamie-Downey/dp/B002XWV3CC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1279394001&sr=1-1) in the minema... most excellent!  eveilgrin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 17, 2010, 07:19:55 PM
Just watched Downfall. Crikey!

Bruno Ganz is remarkable
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 18, 2010, 04:25:40 AM
As I said on June 29 2008 (http://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/index.php?topic=4097.msg82059#msg82059).....  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on July 24, 2010, 04:14:06 PM
150 pages into this at the moment:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Passage-Justin-Cronin/dp/0752897845/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1279987555&sr=8-1

I tend to stick to non-fiction mostly these days but the hype surrounding this tempted me so I got it from the library.

The words 'unputdownable' and phrases like 'keep you up to the early hours' are over used in reviewing books of this type but in this case they are warranted.

A superbly written thriller with strong, believable characters and a relentless plot.

Recommended.

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 24, 2010, 04:15:37 PM
Cool ...I am looking for some books to take on holiday   8)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 24, 2010, 04:16:39 PM
ANOTHER holiday?  evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 24, 2010, 04:18:50 PM
That's right...yet another one and when I come back I will start to plan another one and another one and another one......is that ok with you dear  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 24, 2010, 04:21:48 PM
ANOTHER holiday?  evil:

Miss D is taking the BP holiday tour so she will rock up at your door eventually  eveilgrin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on July 24, 2010, 04:25:11 PM
Cool ...I am looking for some books to take on holiday   8)

Its a big fecker. 700+pages. Might boost the luggage payments.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 24, 2010, 04:33:45 PM
Oh bugger.....any good  lightweight paperbacks then  rubschin:

On that note why don' they use stronger glue with book binding. I have rarely returned from anywhere hot with my book intact , in fact returning with my book at all  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 24, 2010, 08:37:02 PM
Watched 'A Single Man'  starring Colin Firth tonight ..... sad24: sad32: sad24: sad32: sad24: sad32: sad24: sad32:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 24, 2010, 09:32:21 PM
Watched 'A Single Man'  starring Colin Firth tonight ..... sad24: sad32: sad24: sad32: sad24: sad32: sad24: sad32:

 happy100
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on July 25, 2010, 07:47:04 PM
Wallander; series 1 > 13, repeated Ch.4 I think.   happy088
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on July 26, 2010, 06:03:43 AM
Am now halfway through Mandleson's book  eeek: Very revealing insights. Confirmation of much we thought we knew etc.





(No shagging)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 27, 2010, 06:08:20 PM
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailymail.co.uk%2Ftvshowbiz%2Farticle-1297739%2FMad-Men-season-premieres-rave-reviews--Critic-calls-genius.html&hash=f11f695548f7e44c982b79d90a6a5ef847814eeb)

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January Jones steals the show as 'Genius' Mad Men premieres its fourth season to rave reviews in U.S. - {astis will be a happy man ( she is the blonde one  ::) )

Mad Men will be broadcast on BBC4 in the UK, there's no word yet about when season four will premiere.   cloud9: cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:


Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on July 27, 2010, 06:24:59 PM
For those that don't know ...

http://www.google.co.uk/images?rls=ig&hl=en&q=january+jones&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=univ&ei=UiNPTIT2BcjY4gbns5DoBw&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CC4QsAQwAA&biw=1521&bih=948

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs1.postimage.org%2F3BcX0.jpg&hash=49f8c72fa1b6804199db2150adea63a784dfb3a0) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=gx3BcX0)

I mean, what is there not to like  Drool:

Obviously in Mad Men she's the cool ice Maiden Betty Draper, but...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 28, 2010, 12:39:50 PM
No pictures of Red...?  sadsmiley45:

BTW who was my #5 - I've forgotten....  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on July 28, 2010, 01:41:17 PM
#5 is Chicken with cashew nuts  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 28, 2010, 02:26:42 PM
#5 is Chicken with cashew nuts  ::)

Not THAT list...  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on July 28, 2010, 02:31:51 PM
Ok then  ::)

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/7908873/Minister-praises-Mad-Men-star-Christina-Hendricks-as-perfect-role-model.html
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 28, 2010, 05:03:57 PM
Red was his number 1 don't forget Pastis  whistle:

Then there was Lucy the weather girl off sky ....

Can't remember the others  redface:


This is the top 5 list of famous people you would like to shag ...Sunday lunch conversation  redface: redface: redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on July 28, 2010, 05:29:55 PM
Oh! Very bloody Islington. lol:


























Er is that the 5 I would like to shag or can it include any I'd like to shag again?
Not that I want to play ~ just wondered like  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 29, 2010, 06:19:47 AM
Red was his number 1 don't forget Pastis  whistle:

Then there was Lucy the weather girl off sky ....

Can't remember the others  redface:


This is the top 5 list of famous people you would like to shag ...Sunday lunch conversation  redface: redface: redface:

Red
Lucy Verswarmi the Sky weather girl
Kirsty Alsop
Nigella

I'm stuck on the last one like....  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 29, 2010, 06:22:02 AM

Er is that the 5 I would like to shag or can it include any I'd like to shag again?
Not that I want to play ~ just wondered like  whistle:

Well you can shag them again if we would know who they are like  rubschin: ...not just famous as in one of Snoopy's conquests  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 29, 2010, 06:30:27 AM
Pastis can't even remember playing the game ..... whistle:

I told him it was ok and we didn't laugh too much when he said Bella Emberg   noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 29, 2010, 06:31:15 AM
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fgingerlove.ca%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F02%2FChristina-Hendricks-On-Mad-Men-2.jpg&hash=c1a01998dc3ed5be9077bef84a2eb507ce0e7e61)
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 eyes:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 29, 2010, 06:32:02 AM
Pastis can't even remember playing the game ..... whistle:

I told him it was ok and we didn't laugh too much when he said Bella Emberg   noooo:

And Fred Flintstone's wife....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 29, 2010, 06:34:43 AM
Your 5th one was a blonde but I can't remember who ....( apart from LL of course ) who you stressed over and over again would be your 1st choice  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 29, 2010, 06:39:04 AM
Your 5th one was a blonde but I can't remember who ....( apart from LL of course ) who you stressed over and over again would be your 1st choice  lol:

Blonde eh....  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on July 29, 2010, 07:36:24 AM
It's coming back to me  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 29, 2010, 08:54:04 AM
Juliette Binoche  Drool:


(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs1.postimage.org%2F8qSPi.jpg&hash=7e2cb88d7408fbd4200319857d4ff43faf4c4a6a) (http://www.postimage.org/)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 29, 2010, 09:09:34 AM
Juliette Binoche  Drool:


(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs1.postimage.org%2F8qSPi.jpg&hash=7e2cb88d7408fbd4200319857d4ff43faf4c4a6a) (http://www.postimage.org/)


Four more then....  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on July 29, 2010, 06:52:21 PM
If we're talking about as they are now...

Cressida Wilson (Adios and other ads)

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs2.postimage.org%2FEUCsr.jpg&hash=c53af81595a2ac71b1f0bf294b6584c2c0e2e607) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=TsEUCsr)

Lisa Burke (another Sky weather girl)

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Sandra Bullock

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.postimage.org%2FgKkn0.jpg&hash=da4ac838b00ea00eb6fe8376af180e5705dc38dd) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=PqgKkn0)

Sophie Dahl

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Katie Melua

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If we are talking in the past, Sophia Loren, Raquel Welch and Olivia Newton John would be at the front of the queue and the five above wouldn't get a look in. I'm sure they'll get over it though
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 29, 2010, 07:16:05 PM
Lisa Burke...?  noooo:

You'd have to put something in her mouth to shut her up... what a ghastly accent....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 29, 2010, 07:22:18 PM
In her mouth, you say?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 29, 2010, 07:23:09 PM
In her mouth, you say?  rubschin:

Oh yes...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on July 29, 2010, 07:31:35 PM
I'll have to find you my werst possible piccy of Kiera Knightly in that regard ....  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 29, 2010, 07:33:24 PM
I'll have to find you my werst possible piccy of Kiera Knightly in that regard ....  whistle:

 eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 29, 2010, 07:37:41 PM
I saw Kiera Knightley's mum nekkid once
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 29, 2010, 07:40:03 PM
I saw Kiera Knightley's mum nekkid once

Did she see you nekkid?  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on July 29, 2010, 07:41:35 PM
I'll have to find you my werst possible piccy of Kiera Knightly in that regard ....  whistle:

 eeek:

It was a serious Photoshop discussion about image manipulation, filters, levels, colours etc. Me and mi' mate were discussing the percentage of magenta reduction on an image when he suddenly sent over an image and said ...
"If there was ever a picture that cried out for something extra, then ... "

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 eeek: 

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 29, 2010, 07:41:40 PM
I saw Kiera Knightley's mum nekkid once

Did she see you nekkid?  eeek:

Yes ...he looked like this  whistle:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdicktersbedpan.files.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fginger-man2.jpg&hash=c066e999ffbace1eff3431ed9acb6f94722f860c)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 29, 2010, 07:42:54 PM
I saw Kiera Knightley's mum nekkid once

Did she see you nekkid?  eeek:

Yes ...he looked like this  whistle:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdicktersbedpan.files.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fginger-man2.jpg&hash=c066e999ffbace1eff3431ed9acb6f94722f860c)

 whacky115
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 29, 2010, 07:43:55 PM
 doh:

Ginger man  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on July 29, 2010, 07:44:16 PM
I saw Kiera Knightley's mum nekkid once

Did she see you nekkid?  eeek:

Yes ...he looked like this  whistle:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdicktersbedpan.files.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fginger-man2.jpg&hash=c066e999ffbace1eff3431ed9acb6f94722f860c)

 whacky115


It's a GINGER bread man you numpty!
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 29, 2010, 07:44:42 PM
 cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on July 29, 2010, 08:24:45 PM
I saw Kiera Knightley's mum nekkid once

When she was a baby?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 29, 2010, 09:00:33 PM
I saw Kiera Knightley's mum nekkid once

Hence the reatraining order  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on July 29, 2010, 09:24:35 PM
Lisa Burke...?  noooo:

You'd have to put something in her mouth to shut her up... what a ghastly accent....  noooo:

It's the accent that's the clincher for me. One mans meat etc  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 30, 2010, 05:26:58 AM
Lisa Burke...?  noooo:

You'd have to put something in her mouth to shut her up... what a ghastly accent....  noooo:

It's the accent that's the clincher for me. One mans meat etc  whistle:

 shutup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on July 30, 2010, 05:47:04 AM
I'll set em up, you hit em
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 30, 2010, 05:48:30 AM
I'll set em up, you hit em

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 04, 2010, 07:52:08 AM
Inception - Sponsored by confused.com

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F_GIchwvJ-aNk%2FTDzlecCFR9I%2FAAAAAAAASzU%2FTweOoEiiw78%2Fs800%2Finception%2Bmovie%2Bposter.jpg&hash=346f413356587416b855694bc9757123b4bb4559)

A few matrix stylee, anti gravity fighting scenes. No shagging . Complex plot involves delving into different layer dream states to implant information to affect real time  ...or does it  rubschin:

Anyways down to the important stuff  Leonardo has never looked hotter ...and I don't normally go for blonde guys  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 04, 2010, 07:55:28 AM
Inception - Sponsored by confused.com

A few matrix stylee, anti gravity fighting scenes. No shagging . Complex plot involves delving into different layer dream states to implant information to affect real time  ...or does it  rubschin:



So you wish you'd gone to see Toy Story 3 instead then?  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 04, 2010, 08:00:42 AM
I wanted to see Toy Story 3 but was out voted  angry041:

TBH the premise of the film was good, but it got lost half way through trying to be a bit James Bondy  ::) . They could have done much more with the plot and made it a lot more darker and twisted  Sinister:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on August 07, 2010, 02:45:03 PM
Saw Inception yesterday. Liked it a lot.

You have 2 choices here, have a few beers first and leave your brain at home and enjoy the action and special effects.

Or bring sober brain and try to keep track of who the feck is in whoevers dream and which 'level' of said dream or even if any bugger is dreaming at the time they do whatever they were doing this that or the other. Or summat like that.

I took my brain and just about managed to keep up.

Recommended.






Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 07, 2010, 03:09:42 PM
Saw Inception yesterday. Liked it a lot.

You have 2 choices here, have a few beers first and leave your brain at home and enjoy the action and special effects.

Or bring sober brain and try to keep track of who the feck is in whoevers dream and which 'level' of said dream or even if any bugger is dreaming at the time they do whatever they were doing this that or the other. Or summat like that.

I took my brain and just about managed to keep up.

Recommended.








Shagging?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on August 07, 2010, 03:11:30 PM
Nope. Not even wet dreams.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on August 07, 2010, 03:13:57 PM
Bah  evil:

Oh and welcome back TG. Mrs TG been keeping you bizzy?  eyes:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 07, 2010, 03:16:46 PM
Nope. Not even wet dreams.

Oh, never mind....  whistle:

[crosses film off of 'to see' list]

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 07, 2010, 05:30:55 PM
Didn't I inform you of this in my review.......does no one listen to me  sad24:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 07, 2010, 05:32:29 PM
Didn't I inform you of this in my review.......does no one listen to me  sad24:

Oh yes... you did mention the lack of shagging I see... sorry...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 07, 2010, 05:36:43 PM
I don't know why I bother ......it's a good job I'm buggering off ...not that you'll notice  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 07, 2010, 05:40:29 PM
I don't know why I bother ......it's a good job I'm buggering off ...not that you'll notice  ::)

I will....  sad24:



Our daily numbers will be down 30%  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on August 10, 2010, 02:44:49 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjhvtNs48SE

Some  lol:   Some  doh:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 10, 2010, 02:53:16 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjhvtNs48SE

Some  lol:   Some  doh:

Red...  Drool:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on August 21, 2010, 03:48:46 PM
I am hoping to go the cinema to see this tonight.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0cSz62nq9Y
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on August 21, 2010, 04:16:30 PM
Looks like a bit of a larf  ;D

I used to love going to the flicks  cloud9:   Unfortunately nowadays it's an unbearable experience; unless you go to an early bird, matinee performance when no one's there  8)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 22, 2010, 03:33:38 AM
Its been movie marathon night so have finally got around to watching Paranormal Activity with some friends and a decent amount of booze.

Ok, first for BM's sake no shagging no nudity.

This was a low budget film that took cinemas by storm when it was released about a couple who find their home has a 'guest'. It has a fairly slow start and then goes like this:

 eeek:


 scared2:


 scared:


JESUSFOOKNCHRIST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Cleaned up a little but otherwise a direct quote from one of the other guys watching)

This is the film that Bliar Witch should have been, even if you do end up spending a good chunk of the film thinking why the hell are you staying in the house. All in all well worth watching, every time the overnight camera showed something happening the hairs on the back of my neck srood on end.

Grumpy score 9/10
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on August 22, 2010, 07:28:42 AM
Knight and Day.

I enjoyed it.  Was fast, loud, lots of car chases lots of shooting people.  Very tongue in cheek.  Best of all more than one location: starts in UK then gets better... Austria, Spain.  One for the girls and prolly only as good as it was on a big screen after a lovely dinner.  A good relaxing evening. cloud9:

BM no shagging or nudity.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 22, 2010, 07:31:15 AM
I may have to watch Performance tonight....  eyes:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on August 23, 2010, 07:26:02 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00891jx

Visions of the Future  eeek: eeek: 

I'll have to watch this again on iPlayer ... they're doing Teleportation tonight  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Uncle Mort on August 23, 2010, 07:37:12 PM
Michio Kaku ~ he's a little unhinged I think.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 23, 2010, 08:02:23 PM
The line between genius and madness is always a thin one
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on August 24, 2010, 04:30:38 PM
Michio Kaku ~ he's a little unhinged I think.

What makes you think that Unc?  Ok, he's Californian and styles himself a Futuroligist  ;) as well as a Theoretical Physicist.

I've watched about half of it again on the iPlayer and rather enjoyed it  ;D
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 24, 2010, 07:37:19 PM
Maybe it was his shows about how to make a lightsabre or a death star.  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Uncle Mort on August 25, 2010, 08:14:15 AM
Indeed. Lightsabres forsooth!

I might tune in to his programme though. See how he deals with teleportation.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on September 05, 2010, 08:26:16 PM
Fook me  eeek:  A mate of mine gave me a DVD a while back. Said the film was "dead scarey". SUre. I just had to stop it. I swear I lost contact with my chair at one point  scared2: scared2: scared2: scared2: scared2: scared2: scared2:

I have now had to put all the lights on in the house  scared2: scared2:

I haven't had this sort of reaction to a fillum since I watched Psycho alone when I was about 12  scared2: scared2: scared2: scared2:

Yikes  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 05, 2010, 08:29:20 PM
....and what is the film called ?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on September 05, 2010, 08:29:50 PM
Don't worry Nick we are all here with you.  Put on the Sound of Music quick and we will all sing a long.  happy100

 angel1
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on September 05, 2010, 08:32:23 PM
Nick... Nick ... Nick















Boo!
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on September 05, 2010, 08:35:06 PM
I am still breathing funny. It is called "The Fourth Kind"   scared2: scared2: scared2: scared2:

Now I have to find out how it ends  scared2: scared2: scared2: scared2: scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on September 05, 2010, 08:37:43 PM
OK, if you insist but pass me a cushion to hide behind.  scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on September 05, 2010, 08:38:50 PM
I am only watching the rest with the lights on  scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on September 05, 2010, 08:52:04 PM
Oh no, they are hypnotising her   scared2: scared2: scared2: scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on September 05, 2010, 08:53:26 PM
Dont look at the screen!
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on September 05, 2010, 08:55:45 PM
Alien probes  scared2: scared2: scared2: scared2: scared2: scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on September 05, 2010, 08:58:15 PM
You should feel au fait then
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on September 05, 2010, 09:21:31 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BENDh1sRPX0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BENDh1sRPX0)
 scared2: scared2: scared2: scared2:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 06, 2010, 05:32:46 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BENDh1sRPX0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BENDh1sRPX0)
 scared2: scared2: scared2: scared2:



Shite...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on September 08, 2010, 05:39:08 PM
Mad Men - Series 4 - BBC4 - 10pm -  Drool: -  Popcorn: -  eyes: -  razz:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 08, 2010, 05:43:57 PM
Mad Men - Series 4 - BBC4 - 10pm -  Drool: -  Popcorn: -  eyes: -  razz:

 cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 08, 2010, 06:56:39 PM
Finally.....something to look forward to  cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on September 08, 2010, 08:27:44 PM
Finally.....something to look forward to  cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:

Christmas?... Xmas7:

I saw some tins of chocolates on sale today, you know, Heroes, Quality Street etc, decorated with Xmas paper...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 08, 2010, 08:33:04 PM
Finally.....something to look forward to  cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:

Christmas?... Xmas7:

I saw some tins of chocolates on sale today, you know, Heroes, Quality Street etc, decorated with Xmas paper...

Already   scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on September 08, 2010, 09:55:15 PM
Don!  eeek: -  eyes: -  Spank2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on September 08, 2010, 10:02:53 PM
 rubschin:  whacky115
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 09, 2010, 05:34:47 AM
Don!  eeek: -  eyes: -  Spank2:

 :lalalala

I'm watching it tonight on the Wii like....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 09, 2010, 06:11:48 AM
Don!  eeek: -  eyes: -  Spank2:

Literally eh Pastis  ;)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on September 10, 2010, 01:05:22 PM
Had to watch it again on the iPlayer after much discussion over dinner last night  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 10, 2010, 01:27:57 PM
and what was the discussion about ....???

Are you liking the new Betty ?  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on September 10, 2010, 01:50:51 PM
Nah... I like old Betty  sad24:

We were talking about the Johhhhhn ..... Marrrrrrsha bit, and loads of other bits obviously  lol:

Reference to Stan Freberg:


http://www.tvbarn.com/tv-barn/john-marsha-stan-mad-mens-freberg-love/
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on September 10, 2010, 02:01:39 PM
I may have to buy a telly  sad24:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 10, 2010, 03:01:04 PM
Anyhoo (I still haven't watched MM  evil:)...

Watched Four Lions (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Four-Lions-Blu-ray-Riz-Ahmed/dp/B003mateOHVU/ref=sr_1_2?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1284130456&sr=1-2) in the minema the other evening...

Chris Morris has really pushed the boat out on this one - I'm amazed there hasn't been more hysteria in the press about it...

Quote from: Amazon
It really shouldn’t work. A black comedy that’s basically about four terrorists, planning an atrocity on UK soil? That’s surely a film that’s designed to wind up tabloid newspapers? In the wrong hands, it certainly could have been. But under the diligent stewardship of Chris Morris, Four Lions emerges as one of the best films of the year.

It’s a perfectly pitched, at times rightly uncomfortable comedy, that brings together a quartet of inept terrorists, who when we meet them, can’t even put a video together without it falling into farce. It’s an opening scene that sets up Four Lions perfectly. And led by the terrific Riz Ahmed and the scene-stealing Nigel Lindsay, the company of actors rise to the challenge that Chris Morris sets them.

Four Lions isn’t a perfect film, though. The tone is a little uneven at times, and it’s very much one that’s going to feel more at home on a television than a cinema screen. But it’s still a daring, risky and at times extremely funny piece of work. And it’s one not afraid to pull the rug on you, either, never shielding itself away from the undercurrents of its subject matter. It’s the most ambitious comedy in a long, long time, and it’s credit to all concerned that it works as well as it does. --Simon Brew

Extremely funny yet at the same time deeply disturbing....  confused:

No shagging but well, well worth watching IMHO....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 11, 2010, 06:03:45 AM
Don!  eeek: -  eyes: -  Spank2:

Literally eh Pastis  ;)

Don! (https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Fsmileys%2Fsmiley-shocked019.gif&hash=0cd05bff3cd82f474135e786fc55e9f2004ceefe) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 11, 2010, 06:28:28 AM
I know  eeek:

But apparently like,  further to discussions about this , he has become so emotionally desensitised in his life that actual physical pain is all he has left  rubschin:

Alternatively he could just like having a prostitute slapping him round the face  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 11, 2010, 07:13:46 AM
I know  eeek:

But apparently like,  further to discussions about this , he has become so emotionally desensitised in his life that actual physical pain is all he has left  rubschin:

Alternatively he could just like having a prostitute slapping him round the face  rubschin:

 rubschin:

Didn't Mrs. Don slap him for his indiscretions in the last series...?

Is he perhaps missing his previous relationship so much he is trying to re-capture that moment when it all went Pete Tong and punish himself for it... Shrugs:

Or as you say, he could just like having a prostitute slapping him round the face!  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on September 13, 2010, 08:41:39 PM
Swordfish  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on September 13, 2010, 09:14:13 PM
Anyone missing Green Wing?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0SnMRcymtk
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 13, 2010, 09:18:20 PM
Swordfish  eeek:

Halle Berry  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on September 13, 2010, 10:20:37 PM
Swordfish  eeek:

Halle Berry  cloud9:

Yes quite a lot of her too.  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 14, 2010, 04:21:50 AM
Anyone missing Green Wing?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0SnMRcymtk

 lol: lol: lol:

We have the whole thing on DVD...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 14, 2010, 11:12:05 AM
Swordfish  eeek:

Halle Berry  cloud9:

Yes quite a lot of her too.  eeek:

You say that like it's a bad thing  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on September 15, 2010, 09:51:43 PM
Oh Don!   noooo: noooo:

 Popcorn:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 16, 2010, 05:07:52 AM
He's turning into a cliché  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 16, 2010, 05:54:07 AM
He's turning into a cliché  eeek:

I thought it was on tonight like...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 16, 2010, 07:10:50 PM
Oh Don!  eyes:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on September 16, 2010, 07:23:18 PM
Red looked rather fine, eh?  eyes:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 16, 2010, 07:28:40 PM
Red looked rather fine, eh?  eyes:

The red dress with a bow so she looked like a present...  eyes:

And Peggy????  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on September 16, 2010, 07:33:55 PM
Will Peggy 'fess up?  rubschin:

Naughty girl; she needs a good  Spank2:

Christmas parties eh... I remember a few  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 16, 2010, 07:35:55 PM
Will Peggy 'fess up?  rubschin:

Naughty girl; she needs a good  Spank2:

Christmas parties eh... I remember a few  redface:

 noooo:

"Actually darling, you're not my first - I've done everybody and got an illegitimate child to prove it"
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on September 16, 2010, 07:42:22 PM
Will Peggy 'fess up?  rubschin:

Naughty girl; she needs a good  Spank2:

Christmas parties eh... I remember a few  redface:

 noooo:

"Actually darling, you're not my first - I've done everybody and got an illegitimate,ate child to prove it"

He ate the child!  eeek: eeek:

You might want to edit that  ;)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 16, 2010, 07:43:52 PM
Will Peggy 'fess up?  rubschin:

Naughty girl; she needs a good  Spank2:

Christmas parties eh... I remember a few  redface:

 noooo:

"Actually darling, you're not my first - I've done everybody and got an illegitimate,ate child to prove it"

He ate the child!  eeek: eeek:

You might want to edit that  ;)

Arse!  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on September 16, 2010, 07:49:34 PM
That Lucky Strike client was a piece of work  noooo:  I remember when we used to have someone like that turning up  and the place went crazy  noooo:

In fact the programme after MM described it well... don't know if you caught it
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on September 16, 2010, 09:43:27 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00ttj2r/The_Road_to_Coronation_Street/

Me roots, like  sad24: sad24:

Of course it started a little before my drinking age but I recall going to Granada's local theatre bar in the late 60's. Had the pleasure of receiving an "Ow do, lad?" from Pat Phoenix and witnessing Peter Adamson almost fall off his bar stool.

Watch it on iPlayer if you didn't see it ...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on September 16, 2010, 10:33:35 PM
I must watch that just for the memories. I was born in the area it was/is based on. My street use to be one of those in the opening credits many years ago. When I was at building college the college was next to Granada studios and the likes of Stan Ogden, Len Fairclough (thumbs up Len), Ray Langton and Gerry Booth use to be in the pub at lunchtime next door. In his darkest days Tony Warren use to literally stagger past us when we were working on the A6 with a bottle in his hand
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on September 16, 2010, 10:57:12 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00ttj2r/The_Road_to_Coronation_Street/

Me roots, like  sad24: sad24:


Try some Grecian 2000, like, or Just for Men!
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on September 18, 2010, 05:21:23 PM
Battle of Britain night on BBC4 tonight  whistle:

I heard a remarkable phrase from an acquaintance during the week from a pal whose father flew ... the rule was "Eight hours from bottle to throttle... "

I.E. if you were bladdered at midnight you had to go to bed to achieve an 8:00am take off  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on September 18, 2010, 05:37:08 PM
I am just watching "FUneral in Berlin"  cloud9: cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on September 19, 2010, 08:39:44 PM
I am just watching "FUneral in Berlin"  cloud9: cloud9:
"Bitte mein herr?"

"Nah, I think I'll have a Lowenbrau actually"  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 23, 2010, 06:30:37 AM
MM ..... uncomfortable viewing. I was hiding behind my cushion at one squeamish scene ...and it wasn't the one involving Red having surgery !
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 23, 2010, 06:49:41 AM
MM ..... uncomfortable viewing. I was hiding behind my cushion at one squeamish scene ...and it wasn't the one involving Red having surgery !

Red???  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on September 23, 2010, 09:33:45 AM
MM ..... uncomfortable viewing. I was hiding behind my cushion at one squeamish scene ...and it wasn't the one involving Red having surgery !

Red???  eeek:

 whacky115

Miss Ds plot-loss moments seem to be getting closer together.  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on September 23, 2010, 09:34:52 AM
MM ..... uncomfortable viewing. I was hiding behind my cushion at one squeamish scene ...and it wasn't the one involving Red having surgery !

A very strange episode of MM that was.  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 23, 2010, 09:35:31 AM
MM ..... uncomfortable viewing. I was hiding behind my cushion at one squeamish scene ...and it wasn't the one involving Red having surgery !

A very strange episode of MM that was.  rubschin:

 :lalalala
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 23, 2010, 06:21:54 PM
MM ..... uncomfortable viewing. I was hiding behind my cushion at one squeamish scene ...and it wasn't the one involving Red having surgery !

A very strange episode of MM that was.  rubschin:

Oh my... I thought it was the best yet....  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on October 04, 2010, 04:39:06 PM
I might have to listen to this:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00v1nkx

If the programme description is anything to go by I feel quite bemused and saddened by the state things have come to in what, one generation?  noooo:

WTF are "shag bands"  eeek:  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 04, 2010, 04:42:12 PM
It's a school thing Pastis ...you know like the colour bands for Help a Hero etc except these are used to indicate what level of promiscuity you have got up to. Badges of dishonour so to speak. Been around for a couple of years now  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on October 04, 2010, 04:45:56 PM
Thank you. I don't know whether to feel relieved, confused or further distanced from the hoi polloi  confused:

PS   I don't have any   angel1
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on October 04, 2010, 04:50:19 PM
 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on October 04, 2010, 04:56:35 PM
rubschin:

Wot?  Shrugs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 04, 2010, 04:58:38 PM
Isn't the highest level invisible to the naked eye ?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on October 04, 2010, 04:59:58 PM
Isn't the highest level invisible to the naked eye ?  rubschin:

I have no idea ... the programme's not until 8pm  Banghead
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 04, 2010, 05:11:15 PM
Isn't the highest level invisible to the naked eye ?  rubschin:

I have no idea ... the programme's not until 8pm  Banghead

I meant the one we couldn't see on your wrist dafty  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on October 04, 2010, 05:22:21 PM
Damned if you do, and damned if you don't ...  redface:

I feel my Gaugin moment is getting closer, an isolated tropical isle on which to fade into oblivion  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 04, 2010, 05:33:10 PM
 happy100

Bit far for Sunday lunch tho  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on October 04, 2010, 05:49:57 PM
happy100

Bit far for Sunday lunch tho  rubschin:

TBH I don't think he has Sunday Lunch on his mind

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Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 04, 2010, 05:51:30 PM
I note you have been invited though  sad24:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on October 04, 2010, 06:04:01 PM

Wot me and Nick? It is a goodbye before he moves and I'm paying.

Anyway it's on Wednesday.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on October 04, 2010, 06:15:13 PM
Found an alternative venue, if you like, like

http://www.visitwirral.com/site/food/the-wheatsheaf-inn-raby-p44453 (http://www.visitwirral.com/site/food/the-wheatsheaf-inn-raby-p44453)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on October 04, 2010, 06:17:02 PM


Quote
The Chef Emma Wombwell
  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 04, 2010, 06:18:30 PM
 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on October 04, 2010, 06:20:28 PM


You may larf ~ but it's a worry to me.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 04, 2010, 06:21:33 PM
Your worry should be lunching with Nick.....don't let him chat up the waitress again will ya  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on October 04, 2010, 06:23:06 PM
Well let's stick with the Grosvenor then!!

For Miss D!:

http://www.brunningandprice.co.uk/grosvenorarms/menu/ (http://www.brunningandprice.co.uk/grosvenorarms/menu/)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on October 04, 2010, 06:24:34 PM
Yumster!  happy088
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 04, 2010, 06:25:46 PM
Agreed ...Yumster  Drool:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on October 04, 2010, 06:26:28 PM
Nice waitresses too  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on October 04, 2010, 06:27:46 PM
Agreed ...Yumster  Drool:

Any preferences Snoops, or shall we try them all?


White and milk chocolate torte with vanilla sauce £5.50

Warm apple and blackberry crumble cake with custard £5.25

Bread and butter pudding with apricot sauce and clotted cream £5.25

Mandarin and ginger trifle £4.85

Crème brûlée with shortbread biscuit £4.95

Baked Alaska with vanilla sauce £6.25

Belgian waffle with butterscotch ice cream and butterscotch sauce £5.25

Sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream £5.25
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 04, 2010, 06:28:22 PM
Nice waitresses too  whistle:

Will they handle your dead offering tactfully  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 04, 2010, 06:37:00 PM
Your worry should be lunching with Nick.....don't let him chat up the waitress again will ya  whistle:

As long as he pronounces quiche correctly this time he should be safe  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on October 04, 2010, 06:45:46 PM
I shall never get over trying to figure out the Romanian for:

"Can I put this Sea Bass in your fridge?"

 noooo: noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on October 04, 2010, 06:47:19 PM
It was just after that that she slapped you IIRC.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on October 04, 2010, 06:50:46 PM
It was just after that that she slapped you IIRC.

Perhaps it was the mime that offended her  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on October 04, 2010, 06:52:19 PM
Still, we gave her a nice tip  angel1
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on October 04, 2010, 08:18:25 PM
I shall wear a hat and pretend to be a food critic from the Sunday Telegraph.  8)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 05, 2010, 03:28:16 AM
I shall wear a hat and pretend to be a food critic from the Sunday Telegraph.  8)

A hay made out of the Sunday Torygraph perhaps...?  ;)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on October 05, 2010, 07:32:39 AM
I shall wear a hat and pretend to be a food critic from the Sunday Telegraph.  8)

A hay made out of the Sunday Torygraph perhaps...?  ;)


No ~ one made of Straw! Hay does not make a good hat.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on October 05, 2010, 12:00:56 PM
Watched Where Eagles Dare last night. What an idiotic film  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 05, 2010, 12:08:42 PM
I shall wear a hat and pretend to be a food critic from the Sunday Telegraph.  8)

A hay made out of the Sunday Torygraph perhaps...?  ;)


No ~ one made of Straw! Hay does not make a good hat.

doh:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on October 05, 2010, 12:56:23 PM
Watched Where Eagles Dare last night. What an idiotic film  noooo:

Broadsword calling Danny Boy .... Broadsword calling Danny Boy ........  lol:

You're right Nick ~ absolute crap movie.

I watched one on TV the other night that I had never bothered with before.
"Force Ten from Navarone" ..... what a load of bollox!

We used to like these things so I suppose the older we get the more discerning we become.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on October 05, 2010, 12:57:13 PM
Even the fake blood looked like ketchup  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on October 05, 2010, 12:59:46 PM

We have grown used to modern special effects and CGI.

Much older films used to use pigs blood but the Actors Unions put a stop to that, so I am told. Not that we noticed as they were mainly in Black and White.

What is it about B&W movies that makes them more exciting I wonder .... I much prefer them.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 05, 2010, 02:51:07 PM
Watched Where Eagles Dare last night. What an idiotic film  noooo:

Broadsword calling Danny Boy .... Broadsword calling Danny Boy ........  lol:

You're right Nick ~ absolute crap movie.

I watched one on TV the other night that I had never bothered with before.
"Force Ten from Navarone" ..... what a load of bollox!

We used to like these things so I suppose the older we get the more discerning we become.

Was a good book if I remember rightly... just didn't transfer to the screen... see also: Ice Station Zebra.  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 05, 2010, 02:57:33 PM
Film version of books are always a risky proposition unless you can get a director who absolutely loved the original work. The only ones that seemed to have worked that I can think of are the Bourne series, the Lord of the Rings series, The Colour Purple (as far as I can remember, its been a while since I read it) and if you really want to stretch it 300 and The Watchmen (yes I know they were graphic novels but the principle still stands).

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on October 05, 2010, 03:04:20 PM
Much depends on the actors.
Force Ten from Navarone had Robert Shaw (who I have never rated ... See Jaws) who was too old and too over the top trying hard to be a British Officer a very young Harrison Ford as an American Officer who was so far above the rank of anyone taking part in such an operation and Edward Fox looking far too old to have serving in the war and with an old Etonian accent that certainly would not have been used by anyone of the rank of sergeant in the British Army. They just got the whole thing wrong.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on October 05, 2010, 03:06:45 PM
I bought a job lot yesterday. Next on the list: The DIrty Dozen

My expectations are very low  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 05, 2010, 03:08:23 PM
I bought a job lot yesterday. Next on the list: The DIrty Dozen

My expectations are very low  noooo:

 noooo:

Perhaps you should pay more than 2p for your films in future...? Shrugs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on October 05, 2010, 03:30:23 PM
Watched Le Boucher the other night, a Chabrol tribute I guess.  A film that Hitchcock said he wish he'd made, fine praise indeed  8)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on October 05, 2010, 03:38:16 PM
Ever read the Truffaut-Hitchcock interviews book? Fascinating!
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on October 05, 2010, 03:51:09 PM
I have it on my book shelves  ;)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on October 05, 2010, 03:59:09 PM
 cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on October 12, 2010, 06:04:24 PM
While you were all discussing wine last night, I was watching "Bottle Shock" starring Alan Rickman, based on a true story and a good watchable film it turned out to be  happy088

"In 1976, Steven Spurrier, a sommelier in Paris, comes to the Napa Valley to take the best he can find to Paris for a blind taste test against French wine. He meets Jim Barrett, whose Chateau Montelena is mortgaged to the hilt as Jim perfects his chardonnay. There's strain in Jim's relations with his hippie son Bo and his foreman Gustavo, a Mexican farmworker's son secretly making his own wine. Plus, there's Sam, a UC Davis graduate student and free spirit, mutually attracted to both Gustavo and Bo. As Spurrier organizes the "Judgment of Paris," Jim doesn't want to participate while Bo knows it's their only chance. Barrett's chardonnay has buttery notes and a Smithsonian finish.



Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on October 12, 2010, 07:38:50 PM
I'll look out for that JOM.  happy088

I've been catching up on a few films that I hadn't really seen "end to end", like. Last night, The Good German. Oh dear,  noooo: noooo:

George Clooney, Oi! You are NOT Humphrey Bogart so pack it in! And as for you Cate Blanchett, you're neither Ingrid Bergman nor Marlene Dietrich for all yer pouting so you can give a rest too!  noooo:

Midnight in St Petersburg... oh dear, oh dear, what a turkey. Still, I suppose it paid for the extension Sir Michael  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on October 16, 2010, 11:54:36 AM
Don't know what reminded me of this, but have had it on the book shelf for a couple of years.  Will revisit it ... it will give me something to do tomorrow as I seem to be at home this weekend.  ::) ::)

Edited so you would know what I was on about... like.

http://www.eurocrime.co.uk/reviews/Death_in_the_Truffle_Wood.html
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 25, 2010, 01:57:17 PM
Watched 'The Disappearance of Alice Creed' yesterday

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Impressive  acting , essentially a clever and twisted kidnap plot, gets a bit violent . Excellent

No shagging but some S & M touches and Gemma Arteton gets naked  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 01, 2010, 12:34:30 PM
Watched ' A Serious Man' - Coen brothers film .

No shagging , no violence . Meant to be a black humour but can't say i found much to larf about. If there is a moral to this story, it is that trying to make sense of life is a foolish endeavor doomed to failure  noooo:

Not recommended  noooo:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Uncle Mort on November 02, 2010, 09:10:48 AM
...trying to make sense of life is a foolish endeavor doomed to failure 

I'll go along with that.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 04, 2010, 08:48:21 AM
I thought makeovers were meant to show improvements   rubschin:

from this

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to this  eeek: eeek: eeek: eeek: eeek: eeek:

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Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on November 04, 2010, 08:50:11 AM

She's turned into a Coronation Street character  eeek:









Or her own Granny!
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 04, 2010, 08:53:05 AM
I thought makeovers were meant to show improvements   rubschin:

from this

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to this  eeek: eeek: eeek: eeek: eeek: eeek:

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Oh holy fuck!  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on November 04, 2010, 08:55:19 AM
In her shoes I would (i) Sue the hairdresser and (ii) my feet would hurt.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 04, 2010, 08:57:34 AM
Maybe she was tired of all the male attention  rubschin:

Na - that 's just not possible  happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on November 04, 2010, 09:02:15 AM


Wimmin do the strangest things  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 04, 2010, 09:02:27 AM
She looks brighter in the first picture because somebody has just given her a pearl necklace...  ;D














Oh gawd...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 04, 2010, 09:05:44 AM
She looks brighter in the first picture because somebody has just given her a pearl necklace...  ;D




Oh gawd...  redface:

Now she sports a silver bullet  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Uncle Mort on November 04, 2010, 09:18:38 AM
Oh holy fuck!  eeek:

My thoughts exactly.  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on November 04, 2010, 09:44:59 AM
Oh holy fuck!  eeek:

My thoughts exactly.  eeek:

Not even with Nick's  noooo:










Edit ~ Where is Nick BTW?

Perhaps he can't get in through the newly fitted lock on his front door.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 04, 2010, 09:47:46 AM
Oh holy fuck!  eeek:

My thoughts exactly.  eeek:

Not even with Nick's  noooo:


Edit ~ Where is Nick BTW?

Perhaps he can't get in through the newly fitted lock on his front door.

happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on November 04, 2010, 06:29:31 PM
I thought makeovers were meant to show improvements   rubschin:

from this

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to this  eeek: eeek: eeek: eeek: eeek: eeek:

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Dad lives in her constituency, the only time I've ever heard him use the "c" word was when he had a rant about her..... a few f's and b's were thrown in for good measure when he was saying what he'd do if she knocked on the door  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on November 06, 2010, 09:50:12 PM
I thought makeovers were meant to show improvements   rubschin:

from this

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to this  eeek: eeek: eeek: eeek: eeek: eeek:

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Be fair, its a work in progress. The next stage is

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Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 24, 2010, 11:26:54 AM
Watched Toy Story 3  happy088 happy088 happy088

Except it had one of these in it  eeek:

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I feel we need a new film classiifcation category ....WC ( with clowns) ...could cover all Party Political broadcasts as well  8)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 24, 2010, 11:41:21 AM
Ooohhh... I've ordered it... on Blu-Ray like...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 04, 2010, 07:52:51 PM
OMG!  eeek:

Toy Story 3 is bloody awesome!  cloud9:

I'd give it five!  happy088 happy088 happy088 happy088 happy088

And Chuckles aint so bad Miss D!  lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on December 04, 2010, 09:00:04 PM
He's a clown doll.....of course he's freakin bad  evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 05, 2010, 05:13:18 AM
He's a clown doll.....of course he's freakin bad  evil:

I'm not sure your Secret Santa gift was such a good idea now...  noooo:

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fanarchigirl.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F06%2Ftoy_story_3_chuckles_tshirt-p235712502267539825fho2h_325.jpg&hash=2d4aaf03cf36ce4a16ae7cdda234b3102d400e3d)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on December 05, 2010, 09:04:13 AM
 evil:

You WOULD regret that very much . I promise  eveilgrin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 05, 2010, 09:12:56 AM
evil:

You WOULD regret that very much . I promise  eveilgrin:

 ;D

You're okay - Chuckles stuff isn't available in the UK, I think the name clashes with another toy... not that I checked like...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on December 05, 2010, 10:39:38 AM
.... Chuckles stuff isn't available in the UK, I think the name clashes with another .....

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.davidmankellow.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F03%2Fchuckle-brothers.jpg&hash=b55a95731ed9aeb62c84e425ceaae8d10d72db99)

Equally sinister in my book.  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 05, 2010, 11:02:06 AM
.... Chuckles stuff isn't available in the UK, I think the name clashes with another .....

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.davidmankellow.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F03%2Fchuckle-brothers.jpg&hash=b55a95731ed9aeb62c84e425ceaae8d10d72db99)

Equally sinister in my book.  noooo:

[Shudder]
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on December 05, 2010, 11:23:59 AM
We watched the football world cup final with a chuckle brother didn't we BM ....although you may not remember it quite so vividly as you were enveloped by the enormous bazookas of his wife  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on December 05, 2010, 12:24:02 PM
.... Chuckles stuff isn't available in the UK, I think the name clashes with another .....

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.davidmankellow.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2010%2F03%2Fchuckle-brothers.jpg&hash=b55a95731ed9aeb62c84e425ceaae8d10d72db99)

Equally sinister in my book.  noooo:

[Shudder]

The ex from hell was related to them apparently  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 05, 2010, 12:39:35 PM
We watched the football world cup final with a chuckle brother didn't we BM ....although you may not remember it quite so vividly as you were enveloped by the enormous bazookas of his wife  whistle:

 redface:

I have a picture here somewhere...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on December 05, 2010, 01:43:37 PM
 Popcorn:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 05, 2010, 02:27:12 PM
Popcorn:

It appears that I only managed to capture a picture of the wife with enormous bazookas...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on December 05, 2010, 02:48:32 PM
 Popcorn: Popcorn:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 05, 2010, 02:58:51 PM
Miss D took it actually... she'll have to decide if it is postable...  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on December 05, 2010, 04:40:49 PM
 Popcorn: Popcorn: Popcorn:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on December 05, 2010, 05:26:30 PM
She didn't like me very much  redface: .......mainly cos I was taking the piss out of her husband  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on December 05, 2010, 05:29:16 PM
All the more reason to post her picture  eveilgrin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 05, 2010, 06:01:16 PM
The picture includes my bald head - I'd hate to give you lot even more piss-taking opportunities....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on December 05, 2010, 07:09:28 PM
The picture includes my bald head - I'd hate to give you lot even more piss-taking opportunities....  noooo:

C'mon BM...were all adults...there'll be no piss taking here, honest m'lud...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 05, 2010, 07:38:12 PM
The picture includes my bald head - I'd hate to give you lot even more piss-taking opportunities....  noooo:

C'mon BM...were all adults...there'll be no piss taking here, honest m'lud...

 evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on December 05, 2010, 07:46:48 PM
Man or a mouse?...squeak up...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on December 05, 2010, 07:53:45 PM
Here you go  whistle:


(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs4.postimage.org%2F2pro0p3xg%2FChuckle.jpg&hash=c7eba00adc906f5cb5b84491a2dabe67c669cfd6) (http://postimage.org/image/2pro0p3xg/)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on December 05, 2010, 08:21:34 PM
The picture includes my bald head - I'd hate to give you lot even more piss-taking opportunities....  noooo:

We can all see that by going on Faceache you nit-wit!
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on December 05, 2010, 08:25:35 PM
Here you go  whistle:


(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs4.postimage.org%2F2pro0p3xg%2FChuckle.jpg&hash=c7eba00adc906f5cb5b84491a2dabe67c669cfd6) (http://postimage.org/image/2pro0p3xg/)


Think, feel, love...I wonder what BM was thinking and feeling?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 06, 2010, 06:30:17 AM
The picture includes my bald head - I'd hate to give you lot even more piss-taking opportunities....  noooo:

We can all see that by going on Faceache you nit-wit!

doh:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 06, 2010, 06:30:51 AM
Here you go  whistle:


(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs4.postimage.org%2F2pro0p3xg%2FChuckle.jpg&hash=c7eba00adc906f5cb5b84491a2dabe67c669cfd6) (http://postimage.org/image/2pro0p3xg/)


Think, feel, love...I wonder what BM was thinking and feeling?

 angel1
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on December 06, 2010, 07:02:42 AM
I assume BM is on the left? If so, why is he wearing the table-cloth?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 06, 2010, 08:03:56 AM
I assume BM is on the left? If so, why is he wearing the table-cloth?

I was planning on some table dancing...  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on December 06, 2010, 06:27:12 PM
Here you go  whistle:


(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs4.postimage.org%2F2pro0p3xg%2FChuckle.jpg&hash=c7eba00adc906f5cb5b84491a2dabe67c669cfd6) (http://postimage.org/image/2pro0p3xg/)


Think, feel, love...I wonder what BM was thinking and feeling?

 angel1
They look like a nice couple
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on December 06, 2010, 07:18:40 PM
Here you go  whistle:


(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs4.postimage.org%2F2pro0p3xg%2FChuckle.jpg&hash=c7eba00adc906f5cb5b84491a2dabe67c669cfd6) (http://postimage.org/image/2pro0p3xg/)


Think, feel, love...I wonder what BM was thinking and feeling?

 angel1
They look like a nice couple

You'll notice who has the empty glass and who doesn't   whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on December 06, 2010, 08:34:41 PM
She was avoiding the Rohypnol  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 06, 2010, 08:41:06 PM
She was avoiding the Rohypnol  noooo:

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on December 30, 2010, 01:48:22 PM
 A real marriage saver  (https://www.buybettermarriageblanket.com/)  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on December 30, 2010, 02:18:43 PM
Does it work for men too?  angel1
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on January 08, 2011, 10:44:32 PM
Went to see The King's Speech at the flicks tonight but the seats were not available where we would want to sit so we ended up seeing Russel Crowe  cloud9: in The next three days.  What a brilliant film.  Edge of your seat stuff but basically a love story with a man that pays attention to detail fighting for the girl.  Marks out of 10 ....15!

No sex.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 08, 2011, 10:48:51 PM
No sex.

Obviously not, you were concentrating on the film.  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 09, 2011, 05:48:45 AM
No sex.

Obviously not, you were concentrating on the film.  whistle:

 drumroll:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on January 09, 2011, 06:12:27 AM
Anyway a 'don't miss' film.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 09, 2011, 06:22:57 AM
Anyway a 'don't miss' film.

I'll buy it when it comes out on Blu-Ray like...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on January 11, 2011, 10:07:05 PM
Inception. I was honoured tonight as my eldest invited me to watch this with him in his room.  Unfortunately I kept nodding off only to hear 'wake up its in Paris'.  Torture is to watch people sleeping when you want to sleep too.  He gave up on me in the end and said we can watch it again at the weekend.  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 11, 2011, 10:17:18 PM
I'm guessing that you were either pissed tired or the film is bloody boring  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on January 11, 2011, 10:23:16 PM
Very tired... but ironic that I was trying to watch a film about dreaming.  surrender:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 11, 2011, 10:27:20 PM
I watched Inception at the cinema. One of those films that tries to hard  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on January 11, 2011, 10:35:01 PM
A lad at work saw it at the cinema and spent about an hour telling me the story.  He has instructed me to watch The Matrix... so far I ve seen the first 5 minutes.  surrender:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on January 11, 2011, 10:37:31 PM
I was at the inception of my two boys... razz:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 18, 2011, 09:36:11 AM
I watched Inception at the cinema. One of those films that tries to hard  noooo:

To hard what?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 23, 2011, 09:01:55 AM
I watched Hattie last night . Recorded from BBC4 the other night. Ruth Jones plays Hattie Jacques over about a 5 year period of her life  ( early sixties) where although she is married to John Le Mesurier she meets and falls for a young and dishy bloke and moves him in to their family home  eeek:

Wot a girl  lol:

The Eric Skyes part is awful in this tho  noooo:

Ruth Jones played her well I thought , always thought of Hattie Jacques as quite a bit larger than Ruth Jones and Ruth did portray her  as as an extremely sexy woman in this film, something that she was not able to show in any of the Carry on Films as she did not 'fit the part'.

The relationship between her and John Le Mesurier is also quite interesting, obviously a deep, great love and friendship but just not as husband and wife.

Enjoyed it tho  happy088
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 23, 2011, 09:15:36 AM
 rubschin:

Might watch it on iPlayer laters then...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 23, 2011, 06:16:54 PM
Just watched it.... awesome! worthy:

Just like Miss D said...  cloud9:

Who'd have thought that fat birds like sex too...?  rubschin:



Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 23, 2011, 07:18:18 PM
Was good wasn't it  lol:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 23, 2011, 07:21:08 PM
Was good wasn't it  lol:



it was bleddy marvellous!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 23, 2011, 07:23:10 PM
But her lover ran off with another woman in the end ....Disney wouldn't have written it like that  sad24:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 23, 2011, 07:26:27 PM
But her lover ran off with another woman in the end ....Disney wouldn't have written it like that  sad24:

He prolly got a dose tho and died in agony so Hattie had the last larf like....  ;)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 23, 2011, 07:31:57 PM
I looked up stuff about her after watching it . She died of a heart attack  exacerbated by her weight ( nearly 20 stone ) - allegedly after her lover left her she resorted to comfort eating  scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 23, 2011, 07:33:37 PM
Wot sort of eating was she doing before...?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on January 23, 2011, 07:35:40 PM
Wasn't John Le Mesurier a big dope smoker?  It would explain his famous vagueness
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 23, 2011, 07:37:13 PM
Wot sort of eating was she doing before...?  rubschin:

She was prolly burning more calories then though  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 23, 2011, 07:38:51 PM
Wot sort of eating was she doing before...?  rubschin:

She was prolly burning more calories then though  whistle:

She was a fat biffa - she was obviously taking in more pies than she was burning off...  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 22, 2011, 05:25:46 PM
Just watched The Big Lebowski again... most excellent like!  cloud9:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_GCRFRcWxA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gU2ZgaQ_H-Y
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnLweMNQoiE

 cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on February 22, 2011, 07:59:23 PM
Watched  'The Social Network' yesterday.

A Miss D thumbs up .

The story of the guy that started Facebook , the weird world of geeks and genius's and business ethics . Undecided on whether I liked the central character , an arrogant twat on many occasions but the other characters ( Harvard types and dot.com industry types ) do not come out well either.

Was most interesting though  - especially as Faceache is now claiming to be worth 600 billion squid  eeek: eeek: eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 23, 2011, 04:02:58 PM
I'm gonna watch Taxi Driver tonight....  eveilgrin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 23, 2011, 04:12:34 PM
Why, where are you going?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 23, 2011, 04:15:42 PM
Why, where are you going?

Stupid boy!  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 23, 2011, 06:41:38 PM
Most awesome - haven't seen it for years...  cloud9:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqLyTdcMLhc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4e9CkhBb18E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCDXRTbXd2Q
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 28, 2011, 08:24:46 AM
Watched The Damned United (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Damned-United-DVD-Michael-Sheen/dp/B001TV0AHW/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1298881183&sr=1-1) last night, the Brian Clough movie with  Michael Sheen...

Quote from: Amazon
Based on the best-selling book of the same name, The Damned United is the story of one of Britain’s finest ever football managers, Brian Clough, and his curtailed 44-day reign at the helm of Leeds United. It turns out it’s also the tale of his formative years at Derby County, the story of his rivalry with previous Leeds United boss Don Revie, and ultimately, the exploration of his relationship with his assistant, Peter Taylor.

The film explores the story by moving backwards and forwards in time, but always at the heart of The Damned United is its trump card. Michael Sheen has already richly deserved an abundance of plaudits in his acting career, not least for his superb portrayal of David Frost in Frost/Nixon, and he carves out another terrific performance here. Taking on the challenge of playing the larger than life Clough, his work here is tremendous, and the highlight of an already-strong cast that also features Timothy Spall and Colm Meaney.

On the screen, the story of The Damned United is actually distilled into quite a straightforward tale, albeit one considerably enhanced by its aforementioned cast. It wisely keeps its running time trimmed, and while you can’t help but suspect that there’s much to the story that’s not explored here, it’s a good, solid telling of a quite extraordinary tale. Sheen won’t, of course, attract Oscar-attention for such a resoundingly British role, but surely his time, on this latest piece of evidence, will come. --Jon Foster

I thought it was absolutely bloody excellent - Five Thumbs Up!  happy088 happy088 happy088 happy088 happy088

Some great extras on the DVD too including some deleted scenes which should have really been in the film IMHO...

Well worth the £4 LL paid for it or even £4.69 that Amazon are charging...

Um... even if you are a complete non-football head like me....  redface:

Oh, and there is no shagging whatsoever....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on February 28, 2011, 08:30:55 AM
Watched The Damned United (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Damned-United-DVD-Michael-Sheen/dp/B001TV0AHW/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1298881183&sr=1-1) last night, the Brian Clough movie with  Michael Sheen...
I thought it was absolutely bloody excellent - Five Thumbs Up!  happy088 happy088 happy088 happy088 happy088

Oh, and there is no shagging whatsoever....  noooo:

Brilliant movie ..... it took me about five minutes to stop think I was watching Tony Blair as Michael Sheen will forever be Tony to me after his wonderful portrayal of the chameleon Blair. A very talented actor (Both of them!)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 28, 2011, 08:53:00 AM
Watched The Damned United (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Damned-United-DVD-Michael-Sheen/dp/B001TV0AHW/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1298881183&sr=1-1) last night, the Brian Clough movie with  Michael Sheen...
I thought it was absolutely bloody excellent - Five Thumbs Up!  happy088 happy088 happy088 happy088 happy088

Oh, and there is no shagging whatsoever....  noooo:

Brilliant movie ..... it took me about five minutes to stop think I was watching Tony Blair as Michael Sheen will forever be Tony to me after his wonderful portrayal of the chameleon Blair. A very talented actor (Both of them!)

I see him as David Frost!  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 02, 2011, 04:08:23 PM
Revolutionary Road (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Revolutionary-Road-DVD-Leonardo-DiCaprio/dp/B001SAO32C/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1299081712&sr=1-1) starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet...

Quote from: Amazon
In Revolutionary Road, Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio reunite for the first time since their careers exploded with Titanic--and it's almost as if they're playing the same characters, only married and faced with the hollowness of a 1950s suburban existence. Frank and April Wheeler (DiCaprio and Winslet) always thought of themselves as special, but they settled in a conventional Connecticut suburb when they had children. Hungry for a less constricted life, April persuades Frank to move to Paris--but slowly their plans unravel and their marriage unravels along with it. While Revolutionary Road may be a bit too glib about suburban emptiness--the lives Frank and April lead don't seem so stifled--the portrait of a mismatched marriage is vivid and devastating. The ways that Frank and April misinterpret each other, and the subtle yet unbearable dissatisfaction they feel, is rendered with remarkable and unsettling acuteness. Winslet and DiCaprio's natural chemistry tells us what drew these two together, making the way they tear each other apart all the more shocking. The excellent supporting cast includes Kathy Bates (Misery), Dylan Baker (Happiness), and especially Michael Shannon (Bug) as a mentally troubled mathematician who cuts to the quick of the Wheelers' troubles. Mention must be made of the beautiful production design; the costumes and sets are simply gorgeous. --Bret Fetzer

Bit shite really... would give it two Barman Thumbs Up.  happy088 happy088

At one point they plan to take a trip across the Atlantic on a liner and you have to think "not after the last bastard time!"  lol:

Still, only £4 or £4.24 on Amazon and a reasonable way to spend a couple of hours...

Winslet gets a couple of rather unsatisfactory (I would imagine  whistle:) quickies and DiCapro shags his secretary who gets her jugs out - hardly hard core I'm afraid...  noooo:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on March 02, 2011, 04:12:02 PM
Tasteful and eloquent as ever  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 10, 2011, 05:54:19 AM
Just Another Year (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Another-Year-DVD-Jim-Broadbent/dp/B004C9MC88/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1299736068&sr=1-1)

Watched this last night - just arrived from Amazon...

Quote from: Amazon
The phrase ‘national treasure’ is, inevitably, an overused one. But Mike Leigh, arguably Britain’s most consistently strong film director of the past 20 years, surely warrants the tag. His latest film, Another Year, is one of his finest, as Leigh once more draws sensational performances from his cast. The cast features Lesley Manville, Jim Broadbent and Ruth Sheen, and the premise of the film follows a married couple in the later years of their lives. We meet them across the four seasons of one year, and Another Year calmly explores the unhappiness, events and people that surround them during that time.

It’s a wonderfully understated piece of work. As is his usual approach, Leigh worked with his cast for months to shape the characters in the film, and they come through as fully three-dimensional human beings. They’re exquisitely played, too, with Broadbent and Manville rightly attracting awards attention for their work here. The hidden star of the piece, though, is Mike Leigh himself. His focused direction, and honest exploration of human lives, shines through once more. And while Another Year may not, ultimately, be one of 2010’s most upbeat movies, it’s undoubtedly one of its very best. --Jon Foster

Synopsis
British filmmaker Mike Leigh delivers another emotionally honest portrait of ordinary people trying to make sense of their lives in this comedy drama. Tom (Jim Broadbent) and Gerri (Ruth Sheen) are a couple who are drifting past middle age into their sixties; he's a geologist and she's a psychotherapist. Tom and Gerri have a stable and happy marriage and a grown son, Joe (Oliver Maltman), an activist lawyer who hasn't settled down yet, much to his mother's chagrin. One of Gerri's co-workers and close friends is Mary (Lesley Manville), who puts up a facade of desperate good cheer despite the fact she's been very lonely since her husband left her and has been drowning her anxieties in wine. Gerri has unsuccessfully tried to fix Mary up with Tom's sloppy but good natured pal Ken (Peter Wight), and she's startled when Mary begins openly flirting with Joe, more than 20 years her junior. Mary's troubles only grow worse when she stops by Tom and Gerri's place only to be introduced to Katie (Karina Fernandez), Joe's new girlfriend.

Perhaps you have to be a certain age to watch it - the kidz were 'still waiting for it to get going' when the end credits rolled...  ::)

I was captivated and mesmerised by it - a standard of acting from the entire cast that is completely breathtaking!  happy088 happy088 happy088 happy088 happy088
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Uncle Mort on March 10, 2011, 07:49:17 AM
Mike Leigh films  cloud9:

Didn't know it was out yet ~ shall order it now. Thanks BM  happy088
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 10, 2011, 09:44:45 AM
Mike Leigh films  cloud9:

Didn't know it was out yet ~ shall order it now. Thanks BM  happy088

I ordered it last year and Amazon spat it out (at a reduced price) as soon as it was released... last week I think....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 15, 2011, 05:19:04 AM
Doubt (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Doubt-DVD-Meryl-Streep/dp/B001QFZ4GI/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1300164532&sr=1-1)

Watched this in the Minema last night - another £4 bargain that LL brought back from the UK...

Quote from: Amazon
Written and directed by Academy Award-winner John Patrick Shanley (Moonstruck) and with an exceptional cast including Academy Award-winners Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman plus Academy Award-nominee Amy Adams, Doubt is a gripping story about the quest for truth, the forces of change and the devastating consequences of blind justice in an age defined by moral conviction.

It’s 1964, St. Nicholas in the Bronx. A vibrant, charismatic priest, Father Flynn (Philip Seymour Hoffman), is trying to upend the school’s strict customs, which have long been fiercely guarded by Sister Aloysius Beauvier (Meryl Streep), the iron-gloved Principal who believes in the power of fear and discipline. The winds of political change are sweeping through the community and indeed, the school has just accepted its first black student, Donald Miller. But when Sister James (Amy Adams), a hopeful innocent, shares with Sister Aloysius her guilt-inducing suspicion that Father Flynn is paying too much personal attention to Donald, Sister Aloysius sets off on a personal crusade to unearth the truth and to expunge Flynn from the school. Now, without a shard of proof besides her moral certainty, Sister Aloysius locks into a battle of wills with Father Flynn which threatens to tear apart the community with irrevocable consequence.

Breathtaking acting from Streep and Hoffman... in fact all the cast perform superbly... No action, no shooting, no shagging but a thoroughly engaging film. Five thumbs up!  happy088 happy088 happy088 happy088 happy088

Quote from: Amazon Reviewer
John Patrick Stanley's film adaptation of his own Pulitzer Prize and Tony award winning play 'Doubt: a Parable' unfortunately did not come up with any Oscars Sunday night but still deserves accolades for it's multi-layered plot, excellent performances and thought-provoking denouement.

The setting of the film at a Catholic school in a largely Irish/American Catholic neighbourhood of the Bronx in 1964 - a year after the deaths of JFK and Pope John XXXIII and the convocation of the second Vatican Council, which boldly sought a rapprochement of the Catholic church with the modern world - emphasises the central conflict of the film between:- (A) The old certainties of the past, as embodied by Meryl Streep's arch-traditionalist, stern, foreboding, ball-point pen hating nun. (B) The ever-increasing uncertainties of the present represented by Patrick Seymour Hoffman's modernist, charming and openly liberal parish priest.

The story is ostensibly a sort of 'whodunnit'? (or rather 'did-he-do-it'?) in regards to allegations of innappropriate relations with children but on a deeper level probes further into the nature of faith in an ever-changing and increasingly secularised world. Is Phillip Seymour Hoffman's character a sexual predator or merely a misunderstood victim? is Meryl Streep's character an overzealous gossip or true believer? there is indeed doubt. The film does not underestimate the intelligence of the audience and allows for several interpretations. Thought-provoking, engrossing and well-acted by a strong cast. A film that is well worth a watch.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 15, 2011, 06:06:16 AM
No one ever listens to me  noooo:

Watched the film  Doubt today

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Not bad at all - drama set a year in 1964. A character movie with some great performances - no shagging.

Essentially Doubt tells the story of Sister Aloysius (Streep) who suspects that her school’s priest (Hoffman) has been molesting a male student. She is very much of the old school philosophy of teaching / religion whilst Hoffman represents a threat to her on many levels. She appears bitter , twisted and fierce but is very sure of her convictions and pursues her suspicions without any real evidence - just her gut feeling that she is right.

Some of the cinematography is gorgeous - although some  scenes look as if they are preparing you for a horror flick.

Hoffman really is excellent ( as ever)  and the performances of the the boys mother is brilliant and unexpected.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 15, 2011, 07:20:32 AM
No one ever listens to me  noooo:

Watched the film  Doubt today

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Not bad at all - drama set a year in 1964. A character movie with some great performances - no shagging.

Essentially Doubt tells the story of Sister Aloysius (Streep) who suspects that her school’s priest (Hoffman) has been molesting a male student. She is very much of the old school philosophy of teaching / religion whilst Hoffman represents a threat to her on many levels. She appears bitter , twisted and fierce but is very sure of her convictions and pursues her suspicions without any real evidence - just her gut feeling that she is right.

Some of the cinematography is gorgeous - although some  scenes look as if they are preparing you for a horror flick.

Hoffman really is excellent ( as ever)  and the performances of the the boys mother is brilliant and unexpected.

I forgot that...  redface:

You are right about the mother tho - awesome performance....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on March 15, 2011, 07:23:26 AM
No one ever listens to me  noooo:

Eh?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 15, 2011, 11:44:14 AM
No one ever listens to me  noooo:

Eh?

 ;D
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 15, 2011, 11:44:46 AM
No one ever listens to me  noooo:

Eh?

And you were one of my favourites  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on March 15, 2011, 08:32:50 PM
 happy100
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on March 17, 2011, 09:46:28 AM
Stepped back in time last night and went to see "Blithe Spirit" last night (Noël Coward 1941).  Capital!  ;D
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 20, 2011, 08:53:54 AM
Passchendaele (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Passchendaele-DVD-Paul-Gross/dp/B002MGJT02/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1300609327&sr=1-1)

Quote from: Amazon Reviewer
The Third Battle of Ypres was fought in the most nightmarish conditions of any campaign on the Western Front, going from initial unexploited victory to muddy, bloody stalemate, yet despite the impossible conditions, the Canadian troops who fought there, like the Australians, distinguished themselves on a remarkably regular basis, inadvertently providing endless material for a truly great film. Unfortunately Passchendaele, Canada's most expensive film to date (but still mostly unreleased outside its borders), is not that film. Even more unfortunately, it has the feel of a vanity project, with Due South's Mountie Paul Gross writing, co-producing, directing, providing the end title song and giving himself a leading role with all the things actors love to do as a heroic/cynical/tragic/shellshocked Canadian soldier who falls in love with a nurse back home (Caroline Dhavernas, an appealing actress who delivers the film's most convincing performance) before being thrown back into the fray to keep an eye on her screwed up brother. Looking like Patrick Wayne and often sounding like the Duke - "Bring on the Hell!" - he's rendered as too much of a stock WW2 movie character despite being based on a real person, which keeps you from taking him or the movie seriously.

Nor do the opening heroics convince - like much of the film, too many of the attitudes ring false, from its far too modern hero to the designer cynicism. For all the sporadic faux-Saving Private Ryan combat sequences, these are always stock movie characters in stock movie situations saying stock movie dialogue like "You're looking for romance, kid, you're not going to find it in a trench." The latter might be one reason why it spends most of its running time away from the hellholes and mud of Flanders and in the gloriously photographed scenic grandeur of smalltown Alberta instead. Some occasional details are right, like the soldiers sleeping on the hospital floor because after months of trench life ordinary beds are agony for them, others are wrong (it places nurses much closer to the frontline than they were allowed to provide a romantic reunion), but while it recreates period details it often completely misses the feeling of being set in another time. Only the brashly enthusiastic British recruiting officer seems a spot on characterisation, and he's there primarily to further the melodrama, which this film has in spades. It's at its best when evoking Frank Hurley's iconic photographs of the battlefield (though Hurley's portraits were mainly of Australian soldiers), but even these are ultimately undermined by an ending that takes allegory into utter absurdity as our wounded hero carries a crucified soldier through Flanders mud as all the guns fall silent, a scene that's hard to watch without hearing John Wayne's voice in your head saying "Aw, truly this man wuz tha son of God."

Thankfully this is a lot better than Canada's last shot in the blockbuster stakes, the woeful and risible Battle of the Brave/Nouvelle France, and it's not the total misfire of Joyeaux Noel or the utter disaster of The Trench, but it is ultimately just a common-or-garden war movie: okay if you're in a undemanding mood, but constantly failing every chance to be more. For all the clichés it does work in fits and starts, but it's very much an old-fashioned war movie of the kind that would have been made in the 50s rather than the great film it at times seems to think it is. It's very easy to see it being made with the cast of D-Day: The 6th of June - Dana Andrews in the Gross role, Dana Wynter in the Dhavernas one, Edmond O'Brien as the jaded Canadian commander, Richard Todd as the British recruiting officer... But even in 1956 they'd have baled at that scene with the cross.

Unlike the Canadian and Asian DVDs, this UK release is also presented in the wrong ratio - near 1.85:1 rather than the original 2.35:1 - giving you just one more reason to wait until it turns up on TV.

This film started remarkably well and for the first hour or so was quite enjoyable - some of the scenes set in Canada were breathtaking in the Minema...

However, the last half hour was an embarrassing, absurd farce.... four quid wasted... I spilt me beer on the floor too....  noooo:

The review above just about covers it but I would only give it two BM Thumbs Up...  happy088 happy088
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 02, 2011, 08:43:32 PM
I watched Made in Dagenham tonight

Not a bad movie , a bit cliched in some of the roles and and a little predictable. Not in the fact that you knew what the outcome was but in the character portrayal. A bit of a dumbed down synopsis of the whole pay equality, politics and economics of the time but watchable.

Sally Hawkins was excellent  .

No shagging.

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 03, 2011, 07:22:41 AM
I watched Made in Dagenham tonight

Not a bad movie , a bit cliched in some of the roles and and a little predictable. Not in the fact that you knew what the outcome was but in the character portrayal. A bit of a dumbed down synopsis of the whole pay equality, politics and economics of the time but watchable.

Sally Hawkins was excellent  .

No shagging.



Might pass on that then...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on April 08, 2011, 05:05:53 PM
Went to see this during the week:

http://www.oldvictheatre.com/whatson.php?id=70

Cause Celebre, Terence Rattigan. This was apparently his last play premiered in 1977; he died four months later. Based on a 1935 trial it tells the story of a woman who scandalised society by having an affair with a lad of seventeen which led to the murder of her husband... but, by whom?
Excellent acting as you might expect and a searing critique of hypocritical moral indignity from those around her, the press and the public at large.

 happy088
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on April 08, 2011, 05:08:00 PM
Any shagging?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on April 08, 2011, 05:10:51 PM
Any shagging?

 ::) No, although during the course of the drama one character reckons the couple must have done it 315 times  eeek: eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on April 09, 2011, 08:23:33 PM
Went to see this during the week:

http://www.oldvictheatre.com/whatson.php?id=70

Cause Celebre, Terence Rattigan.

I drove past there on Wednesday night
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 10, 2011, 07:58:59 AM
Went to see this during the week:

http://www.oldvictheatre.com/whatson.php?id=70

Cause Celebre, Terence Rattigan.

I drove past there on Wednesday night

Any shagging?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on April 10, 2011, 08:00:48 AM
That question has already been resolved  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 10, 2011, 08:02:04 AM
BM has shagging Alzheimers  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 10, 2011, 08:08:30 AM
No... there might have been shagging... when he drove past like...  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on April 10, 2011, 09:30:07 AM
I knew what you meant. I was too busy watching cars and rickshaws left right and centre, and pedestrians suicide jockeys here there and everywhere  cussing: I heard more car horns being sounded aggresively in one hour than I've heard in two bloody years  cussing:  cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 10, 2011, 09:31:05 AM
I knew what you meant. I was too busy watching cars and rickshaws left right and centre, and pedestrians suicide jockeys here there and everywhere  cussing: I heard more car horns being sounded aggresively in one hour than I've heard in two bloody years  cussing:  cussing:

See, he knew what I meant like!  cloud9:

Nick and Miss D are mongs!  point:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 10, 2011, 10:03:40 AM
And you are our mong leader  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 10, 2011, 10:07:03 AM
And you are our mong leader  whistle:

Bow down before me then! Like this >>>>>  worthy:


 eveilgrin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 10, 2011, 10:11:52 AM
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Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 10, 2011, 10:12:34 AM
 evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on April 10, 2011, 11:50:16 PM
And you are our mong leader  whistle:

Commongder?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on May 05, 2011, 09:30:20 AM
Currently reading the latest translation of http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51RZJhV-4gL._AA115_.jpg.
Fascinating .... not the first time I have read Pepy's Diaries but this is the fullest version yet and has added input from contemporaries and other records. Most excellent.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on May 27, 2011, 04:35:46 PM
I've just started reading Waterlog by Richard Deakin, so far very entertaining and an oblique take on a British travelogue  happy088

http://www.randomhouse.co.uk/features/waterlog/
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on May 27, 2011, 04:47:15 PM
 happy088 happy088
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on May 29, 2011, 05:53:24 PM
Le Quattro Volte ~ Dir. Michaelangelo Frammartino ~ Cinema viewing

Do NOT get this out on DVD if it ever makes it to that format. I suspect the person doesn't exist who would have the necessary patience to sit through this piece of Art movie in a home setting with all the distractions around. I doubt it will ever make it to a cinema near you unless you have the sort of place that enjoys showing last year's Reykjavík International Film Festival winner  ;).

To say that it's slow would be an understatement, glacial would be closer. There is no dialogue and no story in the conventional sense of the word. It's not funny and there's definitley no shagging. A reviewer on IMDb gave this:

Quote
Run, don't walk, from this movie. It is excruciatingly boring and this from a person who likes slow movies. Think minimum of one-minute-long takes focused on the same subject where absolutely nothing happens. The message was supposed to be quite deep, I suppose, but it really wasn't "all that" – instead rather mundane. Numerous flaws were evident – the same goat wasn't even used throughout "the goat's" life (you could see from its markings), and at one point you could see that it was tied up so that it couldn't go far where instead it was supposed to have been stuck in a ditch. The landscape and village shots were supposed to be very beautiful, but actually they were nothing special and the colour washed out, at that. At one of the scenes which was supposed to be beautiful, I actually closed my eyes to rest from the crushing monotony of the film...

Alternatively, if you like goats, there are plenty of them and some stunning, Calabrian landscape. I had worked out that Le Quattro Volte means 'the four turns' and this is the key to unlocking the riddle that is the film. If you're feeling in a meditative and reflective mood and fancy pondering the Pythagorean conjecture or four reincarnations then set aside a few hours to go and see it.

IMDb gives it 7.5 / 10 ... I imagine a VP rating would be more like  ::) ::) ::) ::)   

 razz:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on May 29, 2011, 05:59:53 PM
Any shagging?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 29, 2011, 06:17:25 PM
Any shagging?

You utter mong...  ::)

To say that it's slow would be an understatement, glacial would be closer. There is no dialogue and no story in the conventional sense of the word. It's not funny and there's definitley no shagging. A reviewer on IMDb gave this:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 29, 2011, 06:19:50 PM
Le Quattro Volte ~ Dir. Michaelangelo Frammartino ~ Cinema viewing

Do NOT get this out on DVD if it ever makes it to that format. I suspect the person doesn't exist who would have the necessary patience to sit through this piece of Art movie in a home setting with all the distractions around. I doubt it will ever make it to a cinema near you unless you have the sort of place that enjoys showing last year's Reykjavík International Film Festival winner  ;).

To say that it's slow would be an understatement, glacial would be closer. There is no dialogue and no story in the conventional sense of the word. It's not funny and there's definitley no shagging. A reviewer on IMDb gave this:

Quote
Run, don't walk, from this movie. It is excruciatingly boring and this from a person who likes slow movies. Think minimum of one-minute-long takes focused on the same subject where absolutely nothing happens. The message was supposed to be quite deep, I suppose, but it really wasn't "all that" – instead rather mundane. Numerous flaws were evident – the same goat wasn't even used throughout "the goat's" life (you could see from its markings), and at one point you could see that it was tied up so that it couldn't go far where instead it was supposed to have been stuck in a ditch. The landscape and village shots were supposed to be very beautiful, but actually they were nothing special and the colour washed out, at that. At one of the scenes which was supposed to be beautiful, I actually closed my eyes to rest from the crushing monotony of the film...

Alternatively, if you like goats, there are plenty of them and some stunning, Calabrian landscape. I had worked out that Le Quattro Volte means 'the four turns' and this is the key to unlocking the riddle that is the film. If you're feeling in a meditative and reflective mood and fancy pondering the Pythagorean conjecture or four reincarnations then set aside a few hours to go and see it.

IMDb gives it 7.5 / 10 ... I imagine a VP rating would be more like  ::) ::) ::) ::)   

 razz:



So essentially the film juxtaposes the monotony of the goat's life with the supposed excitement  of that of a human...?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on May 29, 2011, 06:26:36 PM
Any shagging?

You utter mong...  ::)

To say that it's slow would be an understatement, glacial would be closer. There is no dialogue and no story in the conventional sense of the word. It's not funny and there's definitley no shagging. A reviewer on IMDb gave this:
redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 29, 2011, 06:27:44 PM
Any shagging?

You utter mong...  ::)

To say that it's slow would be an understatement, glacial would be closer. There is no dialogue and no story in the conventional sense of the word. It's not funny and there's definitley no shagging. A reviewer on IMDb gave this:
redface:

 point:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on May 29, 2011, 06:56:48 PM

So essentially the film juxtaposes the monotony of the goat's life with the supposed excitement  of that of a human...?  rubschin:

Not quite. I'd say the monotony of the old goatherd's life fails miserably compared to the high jinx of being born again as a goat  ;D . But, and this is stretching the 4 reincarnations theory to the limit, being born again as a fir tree has it's moments ... until of course the local village decide you're the one for the celebrations and you become denuded, cut down and climbed upon  sad32:

Finally, we all end up as charcoal and I must say that segment of the film was fascinating and beautifully filmed  razz:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 29, 2011, 06:58:18 PM

So essentially the film juxtaposes the monotony of the goat's life with the supposed excitement  of that of a human...?  rubschin:

Not quite. I'd say the monotony of the old goatherd's life fails miserably compared to the high jinx of being born again as a goat  ;D . But, and this is stretching the 4 reincarnations theory to the limit, being born again as a fir tree has it's moments ... until of course the local village decide you're the one for the celebrations and you become denuded, cut down and climbed upon  sad32:

Finally, we all end up as charcoal and I must say that segment of the film was fascinating and beautifully filmed  razz:

I just wanted to say 'juxtaposed'...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on May 29, 2011, 07:00:50 PM
 lol: lol:

And so you did. Lahvely werd, innit?  ;)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 29, 2011, 07:01:22 PM
lol: lol:

And so you did. Lahvely werd, innit?  ;)

yes...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on June 06, 2011, 02:33:59 PM
I watched a terrible film last night. I can't recall the title, but everyone died in the end and I didn't care  happy088
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on June 06, 2011, 02:39:13 PM
Thanks for the info ~ I'll make sure I don't bother to watch that film then  happy088
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 06, 2011, 03:08:46 PM
Thanks for the info ~ I'll make sure I don't bother to watch that film then  happy088

Me too... I won't buy it on Blu-Ray or anything...  happy088
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on June 06, 2011, 03:11:27 PM
And people wonder at our sanity  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 06, 2011, 03:12:36 PM
And people wonder at our sanity  noooo:

 confused2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 06, 2011, 07:26:58 PM
And people wonder at our sanity  noooo:

 confused2:

Don't worry BM, we've never wondered about your sanity



















It was obviously long gone  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on June 21, 2011, 12:03:42 PM
One for my list of books to buy ...... BM might like a copy too.
http://www.guardianbookshop.co.uk/BerteShopWeb/viewProduct.do?ISBN=9780857862655 (http://www.guardianbookshop.co.uk/BerteShopWeb/viewProduct.do?ISBN=9780857862655)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 21, 2011, 01:51:58 PM
One for my list of books to buy ...... BM might like a copy too.
http://www.guardianbookshop.co.uk/BerteShopWeb/viewProduct.do?ISBN=9780857862655 (http://www.guardianbookshop.co.uk/BerteShopWeb/viewProduct.do?ISBN=9780857862655)

 eveilgrin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on June 22, 2011, 06:14:21 PM
Wotched the remake of 'True Grit' the other night.

Far better than the John Wayne version. Beautifully made and acted.
,
No shagging but lots of shooting...

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 23, 2011, 03:19:17 AM
Wotched the remake of 'True Grit' the other night.

Far better than the John Wayne version. Beautifully made and acted.
,
No shagging but lots of shooting...

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on June 23, 2011, 04:50:42 AM
Wotched the remake of 'True Grit' the other night.

Far better than the John Wayne version. Beautifully made and acted.
,
No shagging but lots of shooting...


That's worth knowing ~ Thanks!
I have been wondering about the new True Grit ... don't normally like remakes but this one struck me as possibly being worth a watch ..... I have upgraded my wish list accordingly.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 28, 2011, 08:33:24 PM
Black Swan.

Complete.

Utter.

Shite.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on August 28, 2011, 08:51:49 PM
I hadn't got you down as a ballet fan. I, on the other hand angel1
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 29, 2011, 04:45:30 AM
I hadn't got you down as a ballet fan. I, on the other hand Gayer:

 whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 29, 2011, 06:28:47 AM
Black Swan.

Complete.

Utter.

Shite.

Yeah I was not a fan either. Far too pretentious and I'm sure most of the 'symbolism' was lost on me  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 04, 2011, 07:12:11 AM
Watched the new True Grit (http://www.amazon.co.uk/True-Grit-Triple-Blu-ray-Digital/dp/B004BDOEYU/ref=sr_1_2?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1315120206&sr=1-2) last night...

Most excellent and recommended... Jeff Bridges is awesome!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 14, 2011, 11:03:22 AM
At the risk of getting flamed I’m going to do something a little different here and add this thread’s first game review.

Deus Ex Human Revolution is the long awaited third game in the Deus Ex franchise and the prequel to the original game. Set in a dystopian near future where cybernetic augmentation is common but controversial with human purity groups squaring off against the corporations, you play Adam Jensen the security manager for a biotechnology firm that is just about to make a huge breakthrough when it is attacked by unknown assailants. Critically wounded and left for dead you are augmented in order to save your life and then begin a crusade to find those responsible for the attack.

As with the others in the franchise the game plays in first person perspective apart from when you use the cover system when it changes to third person and allows you multiple ways to complete your missions whether you like to hack security to get past, sneak around, find alternate routes or just blast through your opponents, there is no right or wrong way although there can be consequences to your actions later as the story progresses.

The world is rich and diverse and you can see where the designers drew their inspiration from, there are a number of subtle tips of the hat to science fiction films and authors from login details on computers to conversation you can eavesdrop. The game also does well setting the scene for the original games, The back story is incorporated well and also iintroduces some of the key characters from the other games. Manderly is mentioned in a number of emails you can read by hacking computers and you get to meet the young Tracer Tong.

The augmentation system works well instead of the traditional skills upgrade system seen in most RPGs, you can either upgrade naturally over time or buy/find praxis kits to further upgrade/unlock your augmentations. A number of kits are hidden in the game world so it is well worth exploring as much as possible. Jensen’s Augmentation powers give him options to persuade, see through walls, hack high security terminals or fall to the ground without injury and depending on how you upgrade yourself you can combine the effects of multiple augmentations, for example using upgraded sight to see an opponent through a wall and then punching through it to deal with him.

The core elements of the franchise are here, and in some areas improved over their predecessors. More dialogue options and the interesting persuasion system fits perfectly into the franchise. The open levels can present a wide array of options and you might find yourself going back to engage enemies. Even the Augmentation system has been carefully worked to enhance the options. My only real gripe about the game would be that if feels short, although with the announcement that three city hubs had been cut from the game due to production constraints Montreal, Upper Hengsha and an Indian city hub it sounds like there is going to be a raft of DLC to further expand the storyline and game world, the first of which comes out next month.

All in all this is an intelligent, well designed game with plenty of replay value due to the various ways you can complete the missions. Certainly one I’d recommend.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on September 14, 2011, 11:52:21 AM
 rubschin:  No shagging then.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on September 14, 2011, 12:01:30 PM

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.postimage.org%2F7td6sex0%2F2930524407_ffc5325733_m.jpg&hash=38cef764c6d3110469820c900d7efbeb6263432e) (http://www.postimage.org/)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 14, 2011, 12:03:24 PM
 tunble:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 03, 2011, 09:18:22 AM
I watched Any Human Heart (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Any-Human-Heart-DVD-Broadbent/dp/B003RRXUHS/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top) on DVD last night....

Utterly captivating, stunning and compelling....  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Broadbent is awesome - and he doesn't even speak for the first 3½ episodes! worthy:

Beg, borrer, steal or even buy it (through the normal link of course) but watch it!
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 07, 2011, 01:10:48 PM
Gonna watch Grand Prix (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Grand-Prix-Blu-ray-James-Garner/dp/B004PHE9F6/ref=sr_1_4?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1320671242&sr=1-4) in the minema tonight....  cloud9:

Went to see it at the cinema when it came out (1966) but it is still supposed to be one of the best motor racing movies ever released...  :thumbsup:

Quote
Forty years on, Grand Prix is still the best motor racing film ever made. The cars may be faster now, filming techniques improved and special effects more advanced, yet the film still has a truly epic scale and a feeling of veracity down to the last gear change that would be impossible to duplicate today. It feels real because much of it is real, the actors (with the exception of Brian Bedford) doing much of the driving themselves, with the production even entering cars in real races to seamlessly match footage. The real danger is only underlined by the fact that so many of the professional drivers in the film died racing themselves (ten in the decade following the filming alone). The crashes are there, along with the knowledge that that's what many in the crowd come for, but more than that, each race has a different character: more than just a different look, they're almost tone poems at times, one race from the driver's seat, another from a spectator's, another almost inside a character's head. Yet throughout, unlike later films, you always have a clear idea of what is going on and what point the race scenes are trying to make. The sequences have clearly been thought through and designed both emotionally as well as visually, with the great use of long lenses to establish scale and speed as cars drift in and out of focus giving the film a feel at once realistic and almost dreamlike (an impression further heightened in Saul Bass' almost balletic split-screen sequence). It's still a remarkably good looking film, too, not least because it was made at a time when the cars still looked like bullets rather than vacuum cleaners.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on November 07, 2011, 01:25:05 PM
Which was the car race film that Paul Newman drove his own car in?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on November 07, 2011, 01:28:59 PM
I've remembered  ........... "Winning" made in 1969. Robert Redford was in it too.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 07, 2011, 01:33:34 PM
I've remembered  ........... "Winning" made in 1969. Robert Redford was in it too.

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 07, 2011, 10:11:17 PM
Wot an amazing film!  eeek:

Graham Hill, Raymond Baxter - they are all in it!

Five thumbs up!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 07, 2011, 10:18:39 PM
Did they go round and round and round in their brum brums like...........   is it bedtime already  sleep021
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 07, 2011, 10:23:44 PM
Did they go round and round and round in their brum brums like...........   is it bedtime already  sleep021

That's yer Xmas pressy sorted....  whistle:

Amazing film tho!

Never seen a film that has an overture and an Entr'acte before...  eeek:

Growler would love it like....  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 07, 2011, 10:27:17 PM
Oh noes I don't think that is on my ever expanding crimbo list  noooo:

You and Growler can watch it together all curled up in the minema like when he moves in   visits you  shortly  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 07, 2011, 10:29:42 PM
Oh noes I don't think that is on my ever expanding crimbo list  noooo:



It is now!  eveilgrin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: GROWLER on November 08, 2011, 11:26:43 AM

You and Growler can watch it together all curled up in the minema like when he moves in   visits you  shortly  whistle:

 eeek:

Need to watch it I think, 'cus BM has good taste....similar to mine. cloud9:
He's my continuing best friend for the 4th day running now! :thumbsup:

You's lot have a lot of catching up to do if you want to be considered for next years Golden Coconut Award.

Wilst talking about filums, what's the name of the one with the baby bear in it that (from the clip that was posted in here last year iirc) that was getting chased by a angry wulf in the wilderness.
It was a story about a family of bears in the wild and their adventures and survival I think. rubschin:

I want to buy it anyway, 'cus i absolutely luv and a door bears. cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 08, 2011, 11:42:35 AM

You and Growler can watch it together all curled up in the minema like when he moves in   visits you  shortly  whistle:

 eeek:

Need to watch it I think, 'cus BM has good taste....similar to mine. cloud9:
He's my continuing best friend for the 4th day running now! :thumbsup:

You's lot have a lot of catching up to do if you want to be considered for next years Golden Coconut Award.


:thumbsup:

The race scenes are jaw-dropping!

Graham Hill pops up every now and again too...   lol:

They actually entered cars in the races to get the best footage! worthy:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: GROWLER on November 08, 2011, 11:48:10 AM
I might just treat meself to that for Crimbulee.
Not sure if I've seen it or not tbh, but certainly not for a long time, so it doesn't matter then really does it?

Just need to discover the name of the 'bear film' and I'll then order both....via the Avinsome link, naturally. ;)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 08, 2011, 12:20:06 PM
I might just treat meself to that for Crimbulee.
Not sure if I've seen it or not tbh, but certainly not for a long time, so it doesn't matter then really does it?

Just need to discover the name of the 'bear film' and I'll then order both....via the Avinsome link, naturally. ;)

Was it this one (https://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Bear-DVD/dp/B0009NZ1IY/ref=sr_1_5?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1320754721&sr=1-5) like...?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: GROWLER on November 08, 2011, 12:25:25 PM
I might just treat meself to that for Crimbulee.
Not sure if I've seen it or not tbh, but certainly not for a long time, so it doesn't matter then really does it?

Just need to discover the name of the 'bear film' and I'll then order both....via the Avinsome link, naturally. ;)

Was it this one (https://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Bear-DVD/dp/B0009NZ1IY/ref=sr_1_5?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1320754721&sr=1-5) like...?  rubschin:

I think it must be. cloud9:
Doesn't matter, as the reviews are all raving about it anyway.

I shall be placing a order for the two films tonight. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 08, 2011, 12:26:14 PM
I might just treat meself to that for Crimbulee.
Not sure if I've seen it or not tbh, but certainly not for a long time, so it doesn't matter then really does it?

Just need to discover the name of the 'bear film' and I'll then order both....via the Avinsome link, naturally. ;)

Was it this one (https://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Bear-DVD/dp/B0009NZ1IY/ref=sr_1_5?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1320754721&sr=1-5) like...?  rubschin:

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frookery.s3.amazonaws.com%2F926000%2F926367_73b8_625x1000.jpg&hash=8c84bfc228df8fd9e7c9ad3b571dbd39571896a5)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 08, 2011, 12:31:45 PM
I might just treat meself to that for Crimbulee.
Not sure if I've seen it or not tbh, but certainly not for a long time, so it doesn't matter then really does it?

Just need to discover the name of the 'bear film' and I'll then order both....via the Avinsome link, naturally. ;)

Was it this one (https://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Bear-DVD/dp/B0009NZ1IY/ref=sr_1_5?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1320754721&sr=1-5) like...?  rubschin:

I think it must be. cloud9:
Doesn't matter, as the reviews are all raving about it anyway.

I shall be placing a order for the two films tonight. :thumbsup:

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: GROWLER on November 08, 2011, 12:34:39 PM
I might just treat meself to that for Crimbulee.
Not sure if I've seen it or not tbh, but certainly not for a long time, so it doesn't matter then really does it?

Just need to discover the name of the 'bear film' and I'll then order both....via the Avinsome link, naturally. ;)

Was it this one (https://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Bear-DVD/dp/B0009NZ1IY/ref=sr_1_5?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1320754721&sr=1-5) like...?  rubschin:

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frookery.s3.amazonaws.com%2F926000%2F926367_73b8_625x1000.jpg&hash=8c84bfc228df8fd9e7c9ad3b571dbd39571896a5)

What actually is that DS, and why's a 'edge'og shooting some cardboard cutouts...like? confused:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 08, 2011, 12:41:22 PM
I might just treat meself to that for Crimbulee.
Not sure if I've seen it or not tbh, but certainly not for a long time, so it doesn't matter then really does it?

Just need to discover the name of the 'bear film' and I'll then order both....via the Avinsome link, naturally. ;)

Was it this one (https://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Bear-DVD/dp/B0009NZ1IY/ref=sr_1_5?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1320754721&sr=1-5) like...?  rubschin:

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Frookery.s3.amazonaws.com%2F926000%2F926367_73b8_625x1000.jpg&hash=8c84bfc228df8fd9e7c9ad3b571dbd39571896a5)

What actually is that DS, and why's a 'edge'og shooting some cardboard cutouts...like? confused:

'edge'og ?

No wonder you are lonesome, that is one of your lot.

'untin 'umans like.

I take it there isn't a Specsavers branch near Growler Towers?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: GROWLER on November 08, 2011, 12:45:01 PM
Well it looks like a piggin' 'edge'og to me. ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 08, 2011, 12:48:49 PM
Well it looks like a piggin' 'edge'og to me. ::)

I take it there isn't a Specsavers branch near Growler Towers?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: GROWLER on November 08, 2011, 07:31:25 PM
Since WHEN....roughly like will do like...have bears had mochechan 'air cuts ey? confused:
I've seen a 'edge 'og with one, but NEVER a bear, never ever ever. noooo:

The one in the middle looks like he's 'avin' a whopper, and the one on the right obviously doesn't like the ronk from it. sick2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 08, 2011, 09:40:25 PM
Since WHEN....roughly like will do like...have bears had mochechan 'air cuts ey? confused:
I've seen a 'edge 'og with one, but NEVER a bear, never ever ever. noooo:

The one in the middle looks like he's 'avin' a whopper, and the one on the right obviously doesn't like the ronk from it. sick2:
surrender:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: GROWLER on November 08, 2011, 11:07:50 PM
Anyone /everyone else would agree with me though, oh, and the one on the right has obviously got some sort of skin rash too.
Not good at all that, 'cus bears can't go to the quacks or chemists for help and advice like, ever. noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 12, 2011, 05:46:23 PM
Just watched Senna... (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Senna-DVD-Ayrton/dp/B004PYD770/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1321119914&sr=8-1) most, most excellent and highly recommended...  :thumbsup:

Growler, you'd love it....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: GROWLER on November 17, 2011, 10:00:45 PM
Missed 4 Lions on Sunday night on C4 apparently. Banghead

Seen the trailer and it looks funny as fook.
Anyone seen it?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 18, 2011, 04:26:25 PM
I am in a courtroom drama mood...

Watched 'To Kill a Mockingbird' last night and 'Inherit the Wind' the night before....


Both most, most wonderful!  cloud9:

Spencer Tracy, Gene Kelly, Gregory Peck.... Quality!  :thumbsup:


Might watch 12 Angry Men tonight....  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on November 18, 2011, 04:27:58 PM
I am in a courtroom drama mood...

Watched 'To Kill a Mockingbird' last night and 'Inherit the Wind' the night before....


Both most, most wonderful!  cloud9:

Spencer Tracy, Gene Kelly, Gregory Peck.... Quality!  :thumbsup:


Might watch 12 Angry Men tonight....  rubschin:

Why what did you do.......... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on November 18, 2011, 04:29:10 PM
YOu could invite Growler over and make it 13 angry men :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on November 18, 2011, 04:34:44 PM
Hancock's Half Hour - Twelve Angry Men (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejHKA2HI4TY#)   whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on November 18, 2011, 07:19:41 PM
We are watching The Fox and The Hound.  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on November 18, 2011, 07:37:17 PM
Barman and Snoopy  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 18, 2011, 07:38:29 PM
Barman and Snoopy  eeek:

 eyes:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on November 18, 2011, 10:09:01 PM
Barman and Snoopy  eeek:

Dastardly and Muttley?  whistle:





 scared:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on November 18, 2011, 11:05:31 PM
Barman and Snoopy  eeek:

Dastardly and Muttley?  whistle:

 scared:

 happy002 happy002
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 19, 2011, 05:42:29 PM
Just watched 12 Angry Men - most excellent!  :thumbsup:

Except when Lee J. Cobb makes his change of mind in the final scene his watch clearly says 5:20 when it is supposed to be nearly seven o'clock....  evil:

I notice these things...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Uncle Mort on November 19, 2011, 08:32:28 PM
Just watched 12 Angry Men - most excellent!  :thumbsup:

Except when Lee J. Cobb makes his change of mind in the final scene his watch clearly says 5:20 when it is supposed to be nearly seven o'clock....  evil:

I notice these things...  redface:

That's coz he'd forgotten to wind it up, wot with the tension in the jury room like.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on November 19, 2011, 08:35:02 PM
Wouldn't have happened with a digital one like  ;)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 20, 2011, 06:52:41 AM
Just watched 12 Angry Men - most excellent!  :thumbsup:

Except when Lee J. Cobb makes his change of mind in the final scene his watch clearly says 5:20 when it is supposed to be nearly seven o'clock....  evil:

I notice these things...  redface:

That's coz he'd forgotten to wind it up, wot with the tension in the jury room like.

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 21, 2011, 11:36:45 PM
Micky Flanagan - comedy DVD - "out out tour"

 :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Bloody funny

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 22, 2011, 05:59:37 AM
Micky Flanagan - comedy DVD - "out out tour"

 :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Bloody funny

Oh I likes him!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 22, 2011, 10:14:47 PM
Watched Bridesmaid film tonight. Lots of friends have seen it , said was really funny etc ......

Err pile of pants  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on November 22, 2011, 10:17:56 PM
You wet yerself laffing? eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 22, 2011, 10:19:50 PM
That's right, laughed so hard tears ran down my legs  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on November 22, 2011, 10:41:13 PM
You know, when I think of you as getting wet...something entirely different springs to mind...

Oh Pirate... Xmas1: Xmas1:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on November 22, 2011, 10:43:08 PM
Mr Thread etc...

My lovely thread etc...

 noooo: noooo:

 scared:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on November 22, 2011, 10:43:26 PM
Mr Thread? etc.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 23, 2011, 06:07:15 AM
I watched Jackass 3 last night - bloody hilarious! happy002

A tiny sample of the humour...

Jackass midget scene high quality (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5oNb7WZXiw#noexternalembed-ws)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 23, 2011, 06:33:45 AM
You know, when I think of you as getting wet...something entirely different springs to mind...

Oh Pirate... Xmas1: Xmas1:

Should that not me oooooooooooh Pirate , said in a raspy voice  lol:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on November 23, 2011, 06:38:38 AM
I watched Jackass 3 last night - bloody hilarious! happy002

A tiny sample of the humour...

Jackass midget scene high quality (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5oNb7WZXiw#noexternalembed-ws)

 happy001

Although not in that scene, Johnny Knoxville is one of my "comedy heroes"
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on November 23, 2011, 08:09:37 AM
Watched Bridesmaid film tonight. Lots of friends have seen it , said was really funny etc ......

Err pile of pants  noooo:


In my experience that's what happens during the reception  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 12, 2011, 12:37:14 PM
Just finished reading The Art of Suppression (http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_14?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=the+art+of+suppression+pleasure.+panic+and+prohibition+since+1800&x=0&y=0&sprefix=the+art+of+sup) - Most excellent!  :thumbsup:

Quote from: Amazon
The prohibition of alcohol in the USA was a notorious fiasco. The War on Drugs has been a deadly failure. Bans on alternative nicotine products keep people smoking cigarettes. Attempts to suppress legal highs result in more drugs hitting the market. Prohibition doesn't work but the world is filled with prohibitionists. Why? Christopher Snowdon's new history of prohibitions is a panoramic study of how bans begin, who instigates them and why they fail. It is a story of moral panics, vested interests and popular hysteria, driven by people who believe that utopia is only ever one ban away. Includes: The campaign for alcohol prohibition in the USA The worldwide ban on opium and the dawn of the War on Drugs The curious case of the European Union's ban on oral tobacco (snus) The 1920s crusade to suppress drinking worldwide The prohibition of Ecstasy and the rise of designer drugs The enduring appeal of prohibitionist policies today
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on December 12, 2011, 12:42:35 PM
Mr Snowdon does seem to have a bit of a bee in his bonnet about prohibition

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Velvet-Glove-Iron-Fist-Anti-Smoking/dp/0956226507/ref=pd_sim_b_1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Velvet-Glove-Iron-Fist-Anti-Smoking/dp/0956226507/ref=pd_sim_b_1)


Essentially he purports to believe in free choice for all ....... but I note he does not permit his books to be published in Kindle form ~ presumably because the royalties are lower.  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 12, 2011, 01:46:51 PM
Mr Snowdon does seem to have a bit of a bee in his bonnet about prohibition

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Velvet-Glove-Iron-Fist-Anti-Smoking/dp/0956226507/ref=pd_sim_b_1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Velvet-Glove-Iron-Fist-Anti-Smoking/dp/0956226507/ref=pd_sim_b_1)


Essentially he purports to believe in free choice for all ....... but I note he does not permit his books to be published in Kindle form ~ presumably because the royalties are lower.  whistle:

His free choice not to I guess...?

I have signed copies of both books...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on December 12, 2011, 02:06:20 PM
Mr Snowdon does seem to have a bit of a bee in his bonnet about prohibition

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Velvet-Glove-Iron-Fist-Anti-Smoking/dp/0956226507/ref=pd_sim_b_1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Velvet-Glove-Iron-Fist-Anti-Smoking/dp/0956226507/ref=pd_sim_b_1)


Essentially he purports to believe in free choice for all ....... but I note he does not permit his books to be published in Kindle form ~ presumably because the royalties are lower.  whistle:

His free choice not to I guess...?

I have signed copies of both books...  cloud9:

 noooo:

You should have got the author to sign them instead.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 12, 2011, 02:44:36 PM
Mr Snowdon does seem to have a bit of a bee in his bonnet about prohibition

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Velvet-Glove-Iron-Fist-Anti-Smoking/dp/0956226507/ref=pd_sim_b_1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Velvet-Glove-Iron-Fist-Anti-Smoking/dp/0956226507/ref=pd_sim_b_1)


Essentially he purports to believe in free choice for all ....... but I note he does not permit his books to be published in Kindle form ~ presumably because the royalties are lower.  whistle:

His free choice not to I guess...?

I have signed copies of both books...  cloud9:

 noooo:

You should have got the author to sign them instead.

doh:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on December 12, 2011, 02:53:57 PM
Mr Snowdon does seem to have a bit of a bee in his bonnet about prohibition

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Velvet-Glove-Iron-Fist-Anti-Smoking/dp/0956226507/ref=pd_sim_b_1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Velvet-Glove-Iron-Fist-Anti-Smoking/dp/0956226507/ref=pd_sim_b_1)


Essentially he purports to believe in free choice for all ....... but I note he does not permit his books to be published in Kindle form ~ presumably because the royalties are lower.  whistle:

His free choice not to I guess...?

I have signed copies of both books...  cloud9:

 noooo:

You should have got the author to sign them instead.

doh:

 point: point: point: point:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 12, 2011, 05:15:43 PM
Mr Snowdon does seem to have a bit of a bee in his bonnet about prohibition

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Velvet-Glove-Iron-Fist-Anti-Smoking/dp/0956226507/ref=pd_sim_b_1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Velvet-Glove-Iron-Fist-Anti-Smoking/dp/0956226507/ref=pd_sim_b_1)


Essentially he purports to believe in free choice for all ....... but I note he does not permit his books to be published in Kindle form ~ presumably because the royalties are lower.  whistle:

His free choice not to I guess...?

I have signed copies of both books...  cloud9:

 noooo:

You should have got the author to sign them instead.


Bm class 5 ......... point:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 12, 2011, 06:37:43 PM
Mr Snowdon does seem to have a bit of a bee in his bonnet about prohibition

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Velvet-Glove-Iron-Fist-Anti-Smoking/dp/0956226507/ref=pd_sim_b_1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Velvet-Glove-Iron-Fist-Anti-Smoking/dp/0956226507/ref=pd_sim_b_1)


Essentially he purports to believe in free choice for all ....... but I note he does not permit his books to be published in Kindle form ~ presumably because the royalties are lower.  whistle:

His free choice not to I guess...?

I have signed copies of both books...  cloud9:

 noooo:

You should have got the author to sign them instead.


Bm class 5 ......... point:

 evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on December 18, 2011, 09:15:48 AM
Not what I expected it to be.  noooo:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0521338557?tag=virtualpub-21&camp=2202&creative=7770&linkCode=op1&creativeASIN=0521338557&adid=0CNXV93XEB7APX70VVDN&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtual-pub.com%2FSMF%2Findex.php (http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0521338557?tag=virtualpub-21&camp=2202&creative=7770&linkCode=op1&creativeASIN=0521338557&adid=0CNXV93XEB7APX70VVDN&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtual-pub.com%2FSMF%2Findex.php)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 18, 2011, 09:23:39 AM
Not what I expected it to be.  noooo:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0521338557?tag=virtualpub-21&camp=2202&creative=7770&linkCode=op1&creativeASIN=0521338557&adid=0CNXV93XEB7APX70VVDN&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtual-pub.com%2FSMF%2Findex.php (http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0521338557?tag=virtualpub-21&camp=2202&creative=7770&linkCode=op1&creativeASIN=0521338557&adid=0CNXV93XEB7APX70VVDN&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtual-pub.com%2FSMF%2Findex.php)

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on December 18, 2011, 03:34:45 PM
Not what I expected it to be.  noooo:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0521338557?tag=virtualpub-21&camp=2202&creative=7770&linkCode=op1&creativeASIN=0521338557&adid=0CNXV93XEB7APX70VVDN&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtual-pub.com%2FSMF%2Findex.php (http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0521338557?tag=virtualpub-21&camp=2202&creative=7770&linkCode=op1&creativeASIN=0521338557&adid=0CNXV93XEB7APX70VVDN&&ref-refURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.virtual-pub.com%2FSMF%2Findex.php)
drumroll:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 27, 2011, 10:20:51 AM
Watched Micky Flanagan Live (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Micky-Flanagan-Live-Out-Tour/dp/B004FPYG9W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324981190&sr=8-1) last night!

I was rolling on the floor laughing - he is one funny guy!  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 27, 2011, 10:21:58 AM
Micky Flanagan live! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1W45t3kTXHM#ws)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on December 27, 2011, 10:24:05 AM
The eldest and gf have a copy of the first series of Downton Abbey so we watched that last night.... well half of it.... guess what is planned for tonight....  ::) 
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on December 27, 2011, 10:24:51 AM
Watched Micky Flanagan Live (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Micky-Flanagan-Live-Out-Tour/dp/B004FPYG9W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324981190&sr=8-1) last night!

I was rolling on the floor laughing - he is one funny guy!  :thumbsup:

So are you comfortable enough to call each other the C word  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 27, 2011, 10:29:19 AM
Watched Micky Flanagan Live (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Micky-Flanagan-Live-Out-Tour/dp/B004FPYG9W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324981190&sr=8-1) last night!

I was rolling on the floor laughing - he is one funny guy!  :thumbsup:

So are you comfortable enough to call each other the C word  lol:

Oh yes!  eveilgrin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on January 19, 2012, 09:09:13 AM
One of many books received at Christmas was "Johnson's Life of London" written by Boris Johnson.
Finished reading it last night ~ a most entertaining book in true Boris style.
Some of his history may be a little suspect but never the less many facts about London and various inhabitants down the ages causing "Well I never knew that" moments.

Not a book for the academic but worth a read for entertainment value.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: miss Tchevious on January 19, 2012, 03:49:23 PM
I watched Jackass 3 last night - bloody hilarious! happy002

A tiny sample of the humour...

Jackass midget scene high quality (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5oNb7WZXiw#noexternalembed-ws)

About to watch it now. shall report back.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 19, 2012, 03:57:39 PM
I watched Jackass 3 last night - bloody hilarious! happy002

A tiny sample of the humour...

Jackass midget scene high quality (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5oNb7WZXiw#noexternalembed-ws)

About to watch it now. shall report back.  :thumbsup:

Don't watch it while you are eating....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: miss Tchevious on January 19, 2012, 04:05:49 PM
Oky doke.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 29, 2012, 10:44:48 AM
Just finished Any Human Heart - what an exquisite book!  cloud9:

Stunning writing - didn't want to get to the end....  noooo:

Strangely, it was enhanced by watching the film first - if for no other reason than 'seeing' Jim Broadbent as the main character - he is perfect for it....

Highly recommended!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on February 12, 2012, 08:55:36 AM
If anyone has the chance I would thoroughly recommend Boardwalk Empire ...tis in Season 2 now on Sky but you if you get a chance Season 1 is out on video and the Season 1 and 2 set will be out soon 

Excellent acting but I like Steven Buscemi films anyway. Set in prohibition gangster times but much more about the characters than getting out a tommy gun .

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Boardwalk-Empire-Season-HBO-DVD/dp/B00451B6XA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329036607&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Boardwalk-Empire-Season-HBO-DVD/dp/B00451B6XA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329036607&sr=8-1)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Uncle Mort on February 12, 2012, 08:59:18 AM
Boardwalk ~ now I have an earworm.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on March 10, 2012, 03:13:30 PM
Wotched 'Super 8' last week. Lots of fun.

Turn the surround sound up to full power for the train crash bit. Made the wall shake.  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 22, 2012, 06:50:43 AM
A week with Marilyn - watched this last night  :thumbsup:

Every British actor seems to be in this ( except all those that appeared in The King's Speech  lol: ) .

Not bad at all but not as good as the King's Speech .
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 22, 2012, 06:58:20 AM
Probably not helped by the fact that I just don't like Kenneth Brannagh  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 22, 2012, 07:28:40 PM
The Ides of March

http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Ides-March-Ryan-Gosling/dp/B005ZCSP0K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332444388&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Ides-March-Ryan-Gosling/dp/B005ZCSP0K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332444388&sr=8-1)

Most enjoyable film - same inevitable conclusion with anything about politics. However principled you start out power corrupts and you inevitably need to compromise on just about everything !!!!

However it stars Ryan Gosling and I could do serious damage to that boy  eyes:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on March 22, 2012, 07:51:16 PM
He will need a training programme and medication  then  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 22, 2012, 07:55:14 PM
Training and sedation before , counselling and medication afters  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on March 22, 2012, 08:05:46 PM
 eeek: scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 22, 2012, 08:07:09 PM
You have no need to worry  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on March 22, 2012, 08:09:48 PM
 sad32:

There is always Tipsy  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 22, 2012, 08:19:29 PM
I have gallantly stood aside so that her path to you is unobstructed  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on March 22, 2012, 08:20:57 PM
 cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on March 22, 2012, 09:14:34 PM
I have gallantly stood aside so that her path to you is unobstructed  :thumbsup:

With friends like you...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 22, 2012, 09:16:28 PM
I should change my name to Charity or Saint Demeanour really  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on March 22, 2012, 09:19:31 PM
Training and sedation before , counselling and medication afters  lol:

 evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 22, 2012, 09:22:58 PM
It's ok sweety , it's just another fantasy  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 08, 2012, 06:29:46 AM
We Need To Talk About Kevin

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Need-Talk-About-Kevin-DVD/dp/B005XK82ES/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1333866038&sr=8-2 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Need-Talk-About-Kevin-DVD/dp/B005XK82ES/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1333866038&sr=8-2)

Watched this film last night .

Tilda Swinton was excellent . She is the mother of a boy who from an early age appears to be disturbed , evil, manipulative, remote etc. Her husband remains oblivious and his relationship with the boy he thinks is fine. Raises the question are some people just born like this?

Uncomfortable viewing at times and the symbolism a bit unnecessary and clumsy at others but on the whole excellent performances from all .

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 10, 2012, 03:39:25 PM
I want to see this!  ;D

http://youtu.be/DxJVHv_bmhk (http://youtu.be/DxJVHv_bmhk)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on April 10, 2012, 06:07:02 PM
Wotched 'Super 8' last week. Lots of fun.

Turn the surround sound up to full power for the train crash bit. Made the wall shake.  cloud9:

Finally got round to watching that the other night, certainly one of the better DVD's I've watched this year.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on April 10, 2012, 06:08:28 PM
I want to see this!  ;D

http://youtu.be/DxJVHv_bmhk (http://youtu.be/DxJVHv_bmhk)

Get a pirate copy....... whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 10, 2012, 06:11:05 PM
I want to see this!  ;D

http://youtu.be/DxJVHv_bmhk (http://youtu.be/DxJVHv_bmhk)

Get a pirate copy....... whistle:

 drumroll:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on April 10, 2012, 06:41:27 PM
Watching a Bill Hicks concert .........I am allowed because I have no stand up for a week or so ........
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on April 23, 2012, 05:25:43 PM
I want to see this!  ;D

http://youtu.be/DxJVHv_bmhk (http://youtu.be/DxJVHv_bmhk)

Watching it tonight .......... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: miss Tchevious on April 23, 2012, 05:29:02 PM
I want to see this!  ;D

http://youtu.be/DxJVHv_bmhk (http://youtu.be/DxJVHv_bmhk)

found a way to stream it free. watching it tonight. apc bought me giant bag of cheetos.  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on April 23, 2012, 09:29:45 PM
I want to see this!  ;D

http://youtu.be/DxJVHv_bmhk (http://youtu.be/DxJVHv_bmhk)

found a way to stream it free. watching it tonight. apc bought me giant bag of cheetos.  cloud9:

Not all that............don't think it knows if it wants to be a kids film or satire ...........
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 02, 2012, 10:46:44 PM
Prometheus - storyline was really disappointing and weak. No stand out acting performances  noooo: Lots of cliches  noooo:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on June 02, 2012, 10:53:09 PM
Should've took me with you... ;)

the drifters - saturday night at the movie (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO3_rYa3azI#)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 02, 2012, 10:56:01 PM
Could you sit still long enough ?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on June 02, 2012, 10:58:16 PM
With you by my side...anything is possibly... ;)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on June 05, 2012, 03:22:23 PM
Prometheus - storyline was really disappointing and weak. No stand out acting performances  noooo: Lots of cliches  noooo:

A bit harsh. I liked this though I thought it was bit of a missed opportunity in some ways.

Interestingly, I see that Scott's next film will be a sequel to Blade Runner.

He must be going through a phase of making sequels to his own films. If he tries to make a sequel to 'Robin Hood' I may have him assassinated.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 05, 2012, 03:35:11 PM
For me it just didn't live up to the hype.

Another film relying on the fact that it is in 3D and so the effects are good but the content lacking !
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 05, 2012, 03:41:25 PM
TG what did you make of why the alien at the beginning committed suicide - what was the relevance ?

Was he upset with his own kind or was it a more insidious reason ?

I was confuslimicated by that  whacky115
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: TG on June 05, 2012, 03:50:48 PM
TG what did you make of why the alien at the beginning committed suicide - what was the relevance ?

Was he upset with his own kind or was it a more insidious reason ?

I was confuslimicated by that  whacky115

I assumed this was the aliens way of injecting its DNA into the human race. Assuming that sequence was set on Earth rather than on the alien planet. Who knows?

I saw this in 3d and the only time I noticed it was in 3d was the navigation bit where the robot bloke got all the answers. Otherwise 3d was unnecessary and pointless.

I rather liked the warning message at the end that became the 'distress' signal that drew in Ripley and 3 sequels.

Having said all that I will buy myself a BluRay copy of this and watch it again nor did I feel robbed at the cinema price.

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 16, 2012, 05:55:52 PM
{geek] Sorry TG, the message doesn't become the distress signal picked up in Alien. Prometheus lands on LV223, Acheron is LV428[/geek]

I didn't think the film was that bad. certainly better than the AVP prequel efforts. I think you are right about the sequel(s) though, something tells me this is less a prequel and more a reboot of the whole franchise.

The start of the film does look like it was either their way to seed DNA onto a planet or someone who was already infected committing suicide before it was too late.



Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 25, 2012, 07:42:55 PM
So lots of wimmin are raving about this there 50 Shades of Grey  book - dirty book allegedly  . What a load of utter tosh it is  noooo:

We were talking about 'those' kind of books which we read during our teens etc .....and the trash stuff such as the one line we all remember " putting goldfish up yer flue"  - one book we all read  ;)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on June 25, 2012, 07:45:35 PM
So lots of wimmin are raving about this there 50 Shades of Grey  book - dirty book allegedly  . What a load of utter tosh it is  noooo:

We were talking about 'those' kind of books which we read during our teens etc .....and the trash stuff such as the one line we all remember " putting goldfish up yer flue"  - one book we all read  ;)

So you read it then  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 25, 2012, 07:50:08 PM
Of course. My nose is bigger than my brain  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on June 25, 2012, 09:49:00 PM
So lots of wimmin are raving about this there 50 Shades of Grey  book - dirty book allegedly  . What a load of utter tosh it is  noooo:

We were talking about 'those' kind of books which we read during our teens etc .....and the trash stuff such as the one line we all remember " putting goldfish up yer flue"  - one book we all read  ;)

A trilogy of trash no less.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 26, 2012, 04:41:31 AM
Indeed .....not sure how many will bother with the second and third book though with the first one being lamer than a dead horse  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on June 26, 2012, 06:09:38 AM
Miss D has obviously been spoilt
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on June 26, 2012, 06:11:40 AM
However, I picked this up as I passed through the book palaces at Hay on Sunday and so far is keeping me amused.  It also reflects the way I approach travelling too.  ;D

http://www.janetseclecticreviews.org.uk/articles.php?article_id=494 (http://www.janetseclecticreviews.org.uk/articles.php?article_id=494)
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Post by: Darwins Selection on June 26, 2012, 08:09:32 AM
Miss D has obviously been spoilt

Like an Egyptian ballot paper?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on June 27, 2012, 08:54:25 PM
So lots of wimmin are raving about this there 50 Shades of Grey  book - dirty book allegedly  . What a load of utter tosh it is  noooo:

We were talking about 'those' kind of books which we read during our teens etc .....and the trash stuff such as the one line we all remember " putting goldfish up yer flue"  - one book we all read  ;)

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs14.postimage.org%2Fb9o9maob1%2F50_shades_of_grey.jpg&hash=73af2a41c1e96fd8980255f4d120bdfa8c423eb1) (http://postimage.org/image/b9o9maob1/)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 28, 2012, 07:56:06 AM
So lots of wimmin are raving about this there 50 Shades of Grey  book - dirty book allegedly  . What a load of utter tosh it is  noooo:

We were talking about 'those' kind of books which we read during our teens etc .....and the trash stuff such as the one line we all remember " putting goldfish up yer flue"  - one book we all read  ;)

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs14.postimage.org%2Fb9o9maob1%2F50_shades_of_grey.jpg&hash=73af2a41c1e96fd8980255f4d120bdfa8c423eb1) (http://postimage.org/image/b9o9maob1/)

LL is reading it now!  eeek:
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Post by: Just One More on June 29, 2012, 05:27:53 AM

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs18.postimage.org%2Fxl67pbdb9%2F50_shades_of_grey_2.jpg&hash=b9359ef4b8cfe342cff56236efd08fdb6577b811) (http://postimage.org/image/xl67pbdb9/)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 30, 2012, 08:07:46 PM
Been to see 'Killer Joe ' at the cinema .

http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2011/sep/13/killer-joe-review (http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2011/sep/13/killer-joe-review)

I should have taken my cushion to hide behind for some scenes  eeek: ...other scenes  eeek: eeek: eeek: eeek: eeek: but still compelling and grotesque and often funny all at the same time .
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on June 30, 2012, 09:02:45 PM
Been to see 'Killer Joe ' at the cinema .

http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2011/sep/13/killer-joe-review (http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2011/sep/13/killer-joe-review)

I should have taken my cushion to hide behind for some scenes  eeek: ...other scenes  eeek: eeek: eeek: eeek: eeek: but still compelling and grotesque and often funny all at the same time .

Cinema day............. rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on June 30, 2012, 09:50:45 PM
It's not a book, it's not a fillum,  but it should be  (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/9365640/Count-Robert-de-La-Rochefoucauld.html)
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Post by: Nick on June 30, 2012, 09:56:17 PM
 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on June 30, 2012, 10:01:06 PM
It's not a book, it's not a fillum,  but it should be  (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/9365640/Count-Robert-de-La-Rochefoucauld.html)


 :thumbsup:
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Post by: Barman on July 01, 2012, 08:25:41 AM
 Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 03, 2012, 07:13:00 PM
So lots of wimmin are raving about this there 50 Shades of Grey  book - dirty book allegedly  . What a load of utter tosh it is  noooo:

We were talking about 'those' kind of books which we read during our teens etc .....and the trash stuff such as the one line we all remember " putting goldfish up yer flue"  - one book we all read  ;)

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fa2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2Fhphotos-ak-prn1%2F555965_10151881861780475_528795442_n.jpg&hash=9ee5cd579b4bd4677dda903c3334abe338718bca)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 03, 2012, 07:21:03 PM
Fifty Shades of Theresa May

The tale of a leopardprint-heel-loving Home Sexy-tary, far right, who enjoys swapping ministerial briefs with the Chief Whip  lol:
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Post by: Grumpmeister on July 03, 2012, 07:24:42 PM
You are a very sick individual Miss D  lol:
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Post by: Just One More on July 03, 2012, 07:44:01 PM
50 Raids of Kray- A story of life in the East End in the 60's
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Post by: Nick on July 03, 2012, 07:45:08 PM
50 shades of Ray: A Kinks story
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Post by: Barman on July 04, 2012, 05:27:25 AM
50 Shades of Grey - LL does the washing....  noooo:
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Post by: Darwins Selection on July 04, 2012, 04:22:12 PM
50 shades of Bray.

25 pairs of sunglasses near Windsor.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 04, 2012, 04:24:49 PM
50 shades of pray: C of E  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 04, 2012, 04:42:40 PM
50 Shades of Stray: LL's menagerie
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on July 17, 2012, 07:03:45 AM

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs7.postimage.org%2Fxbade6nqf%2F50_shades_of_grey_3.jpg&hash=c692aa9923aebc566fb7519576c27e61712176f6) (http://postimage.org/image/xbade6nqf/)
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Post by: Darwins Selection on July 17, 2012, 03:11:41 PM

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs7.postimage.org%2Fxbade6nqf%2F50_shades_of_grey_3.jpg&hash=c692aa9923aebc566fb7519576c27e61712176f6) (http://postimage.org/image/xbade6nqf/)

Poor Snoopy. . . .
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on July 17, 2012, 06:46:42 PM
I hear they're beginning to 'eroticise' some classics ... for a new generation  ::)

A new thread beckons ...  Popcorn:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 17, 2012, 06:58:01 PM
Withering Heights ? rubschin:

Sensitive and Sensitivity ?  rubschin:

Moby Dick  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 17, 2012, 07:04:50 PM
Mr Thread?  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 17, 2012, 07:08:31 PM
Withering Heights ? rubschin:

Sensitive and Sensitivity ?  rubschin:

Moby Dick  lol:

Frankenstein's monster  lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on July 17, 2012, 07:11:18 PM
Nelson:  "Kiss me, Hardy"

Hardy:  "Ooooh .... in't she bold?"
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Post by: Barman on July 17, 2012, 07:12:02 PM
Knickers Doone  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 17, 2012, 07:12:56 PM
Lord of the Flies  lol:

The Great Gaspby  whistle:

Tinker, Wailer , Holder, Cry  whistle:
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Post by: Nick on July 17, 2012, 07:14:45 PM

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs13.postimage.org%2F7ekboujnn%2Fdownload.jpg&hash=df55df89fea9fd14429804d2295862b0a3995db4) (http://postimage.org/)
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Post by: Barman on July 17, 2012, 07:15:11 PM
Robinson Cruiser

Martin Fuckwit

A Tale of Two Titties happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 17, 2012, 07:15:56 PM
The BFG ( Big F***ing Groaner )
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 17, 2012, 07:17:22 PM
Whore and grease  whistle:
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Post by: Barman on July 17, 2012, 07:21:49 PM
Twelfth Knight....  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 17, 2012, 07:23:15 PM
Hard Times
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 17, 2012, 07:24:12 PM
A Midsummer Night's Cream...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on July 17, 2012, 07:24:25 PM
Knickerless Nicola

Hard on Times

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 17, 2012, 07:26:12 PM
The Buns of Navarone
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 17, 2012, 07:28:45 PM
U Lay Seeds
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 17, 2012, 07:29:00 PM
Westwood Whore!
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 17, 2012, 07:29:53 PM
The Gay of the Jackal
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Post by: Barman on July 17, 2012, 07:30:36 PM
The Cunt Of Monte Cristo  redface:
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Post by: Barman on July 17, 2012, 07:31:24 PM
Bob the Bummer happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 17, 2012, 07:32:16 PM
When was that a classic ?  noooo: noooo: noooo:
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Post by: Barman on July 17, 2012, 07:33:06 PM
When was that a classic ?  noooo: noooo: noooo:

Oh.... I forgot like...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 17, 2012, 07:33:38 PM
When was that a classic ?  noooo: noooo: noooo:
It's his favourite story  noooo: noooo: noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 17, 2012, 07:34:11 PM
When was that a classic ?  noooo: noooo: noooo:
It's his favourite story  noooo: noooo: noooo:

 redface: redface: redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on July 17, 2012, 07:40:32 PM
When was that a classic ?  noooo: noooo: noooo:

Cos the Buns of Navarone was  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 17, 2012, 07:41:46 PM
Great Exertations
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pastis on July 17, 2012, 07:45:09 PM
Jane Austen revisited:

Northanger Rabbi  ~  A religious revelation   eyes:

Perversion  ~   What you really thought Persuasion was about
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 18, 2012, 03:20:37 PM
http://books.google.co.uk/books/about/The_Natural_Superiority_of_the_Left_Hand.html?id=kBqBQgAACAAJ&redir_esc=y (http://books.google.co.uk/books/about/The_Natural_Superiority_of_the_Left_Hand.html?id=kBqBQgAACAAJ&redir_esc=y)
 whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 28, 2012, 09:18:25 PM
The Brat has just asked if she can read 50 Shades of Grey  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 28, 2012, 09:21:02 PM
The Brat has just asked if she can read 50 Shades of Grey  eeek:

Give her a Dulux catalogue  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 28, 2012, 09:22:49 PM
Or John Major's autobiography  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 29, 2012, 07:46:40 AM
She wants to be ready for that new mattress  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 29, 2012, 10:38:56 AM
The Brat has just asked if she can read 50 Shades of Grey  eeek:
Be grateful that she can read at all.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: miss Tchevious on July 29, 2012, 10:39:29 AM
The Brat has just asked if she can read 50 Shades of Grey  eeek:

Give her a Dulux catalogue  lol:

by the sound of recent events, I think you mean a Durex catalogue.  whistle:
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Post by: Nick on July 29, 2012, 10:43:47 AM
 scared:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 29, 2012, 10:46:15 AM
The Brat has just asked if she can read 50 Shades of Grey  eeek:

Give her a Dulux catalogue  lol:

by the sound of recent events, I think you mean a Durex catalogue.  whistle:


Catalogue?  eeek:
In my day you just had a choice of 3 sizes, Medium, Large and Agricultural.  ;)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 29, 2012, 10:47:54 AM
In the USA the sizes are Giant, Jumbo and Super Jumbo  eeek:
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Post by: Darwins Selection on July 29, 2012, 10:50:21 AM
In the USA the sizes are Giant, Jumbo and Super Jumbo  eeek:

But their gallons and ounces are smaller than ours as well.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 29, 2012, 10:59:08 AM
The Brat has just asked if she can read 50 Shades of Grey  eeek:

Give her a Dulux catalogue  lol:

by the sound of recent events, I think you mean a Durex catalogue.  whistle:

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Fsmileys%2Fsmiley-laughing007.gif&hash=2c947128c7aace00c835fe030a068f281b45a617) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Uncle Mort on July 29, 2012, 11:06:05 AM
The Brat has just asked if she can read 50 Shades of Grey  eeek:

Give her a Dulux catalogue  lol:

by the sound of recent events, I think you mean a Durex catalogue.  whistle:

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Fsmileys%2Fsmiley-laughing007.gif&hash=2c947128c7aace00c835fe030a068f281b45a617) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

She's just ribbing.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 29, 2012, 11:09:07 AM
I'm sure the whole concept of sex will soon lose it's attraction when she realises you have to actually stay awake and expend some energy  ( something she has not been able to do so far in this summer holiday  noooo: noooo: noooo:)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 29, 2012, 11:09:21 AM
The Brat has just asked if she can read 50 Shades of Grey  eeek:

Give her a Dulux catalogue  lol:

by the sound of recent events, I think you mean a Durex catalogue.  whistle:

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Fsmileys%2Fsmiley-laughing007.gif&hash=2c947128c7aace00c835fe030a068f281b45a617) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

She's just ribbing.

 drumroll:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 29, 2012, 11:10:02 AM
I'm sure the whole concept of sex will soon lose it's attraction when she realises you have to actually stay awake and expend some energy  ( something she has not been able to do so far in this summer holiday  noooo: noooo: noooo:)
happy001 happy001

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on July 29, 2012, 11:10:36 AM
I'm sure the whole concept of sex will soon lose it's attraction when she realises you have to actually stay awake and expend some energy  ( something she has not been able to do so far in this summer holiday  noooo: noooo: noooo:)


Not always........... noooo:
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Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 29, 2012, 11:12:12 AM
Oh dear Miss T  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 29, 2012, 11:12:32 AM
 point:
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Post by: miss Tchevious on July 29, 2012, 11:16:48 AM
 sad24: welcome to my werld. 
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Snoopy on August 01, 2012, 03:20:53 PM
Amazon have recently "re-issued" books by R.F. Delderfield on Kindle.
MiL, knowing via Woodstock, that I have enjoyed his books in the past bought me several for my birthday on the grounds that I would need summat to read in hospital. Wasn't in long enough to read more than a chapter or six I have been spending my evenings with my new pipes, a bowl of Players 965 mixture and my feet up re-reading books from years ago.
A most excellent way of spending an evening  cloud9:




Yes BM I know she didn't use the VP link for Amazon but it was a surprise gift so I didn't get the chance to put it through our linky and anyway I'm not having her in here!
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 01, 2012, 03:26:52 PM
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freesmileys.org%2Fsmileys%2Fsmiley-sad010.gif&hash=0059b21a1e278579da8270bca2a562a8c2043dd8) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on August 24, 2012, 06:09:49 AM
http://en.fab.de/aktion-tenga-1.htm?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=standardENG (http://en.fab.de/aktion-tenga-1.htm?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=standardENG)


For all you discerning VPers out there. eyes:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on September 08, 2012, 06:33:26 PM
So lots of wimmin are raving about this there 50 Shades of Grey  book - dirty book allegedly  . What a load of utter tosh it is  noooo:

We were talking about 'those' kind of books which we read during our teens etc .....and the trash stuff such as the one line we all remember " putting goldfish up yer flue"  - one book we all read  ;)

Amazon MOther's Day Commercial (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK8Lr_HL3eY#ws)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 08, 2012, 06:37:52 PM
So lots of wimmin are raving about this there 50 Shades of Grey  book - dirty book allegedly  . What a load of utter tosh it is  noooo:

We were talking about 'those' kind of books which we read during our teens etc .....and the trash stuff such as the one line we all remember " putting goldfish up yer flue"  - one book we all read  ;)

Amazon MOther's Day Commercial (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK8Lr_HL3eY#ws)

happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on September 08, 2012, 06:43:36 PM
What does LL think of it?  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 08, 2012, 06:44:11 PM
What does LL think of it?  whistle:

She thought it was shite....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 09, 2012, 06:30:52 PM
If anybody is not watching this and they can, then they are missing a real treat ...bloody funny  :thumbsup:

http://skyatlantic.sky.com/shows/hunderby (http://skyatlantic.sky.com/shows/hunderby)

Hunderby Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy0oYzia1sg#ws)

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 09, 2012, 06:43:05 PM
Quote
The script, needless to say, is one, long zinger, parodying high-falutin' costume-drama diction with an exquisite mixture of savagery and scatology. I loved Edmund's excruciating comparison of his first and second wives' pudenda: "Arabelle was smooth as ham – nature did not busy her broken mound with such a black and forceful brush". And Dorothy's sombre update on her master's mother's medical condition: "Her bowel has still not spoken, Sir ... though I fancy I caught a whisper

 lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on September 26, 2012, 06:06:12 AM
http://www.baronbob.com/winerack-winegaggift.htm (http://www.baronbob.com/winerack-winegaggift.htm)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 26, 2012, 06:12:44 AM
http://www.baronbob.com/winerack-winegaggift.htm (http://www.baronbob.com/winerack-winegaggift.htm)

Excellent!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 28, 2012, 07:08:24 PM
There is even a version for BM  lol:

http://www.baronbob.com/beerbelly.htm (http://www.baronbob.com/beerbelly.htm)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 28, 2012, 07:17:42 PM
There is even a version for BM  lol:

http://www.baronbob.com/beerbelly.htm (http://www.baronbob.com/beerbelly.htm)

 evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 29, 2012, 08:52:19 PM
Finally got around to watching Battleship and it isn't as bad a film as I was expecting, having said that I'd already seen the Asylum Studios knock off version (I blame insomnia). The plot is the pretty much bog standard screwup brother comes into his own during alien invasion cliche although the scene where he is trying to woo the woman with a burrito scene did strike me as something that Nick would have done.  whistle: The tie in to the board game is cleverly done and I suspect that younger kids won't have realised it when it was happening.

While not at the top of my recent film list (Dredd 3D), its something I'd probably watch again.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on October 01, 2012, 04:27:15 PM
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Watching-English-Hidden-Rules-Behaviour/dp/0340818867 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Watching-English-Hidden-Rules-Behaviour/dp/0340818867)
 :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on October 06, 2012, 07:49:48 AM
If anybody is not watching this and they can, then they are missing a real treat ...bloody funny  :thumbsup:

http://skyatlantic.sky.com/shows/hunderby (http://skyatlantic.sky.com/shows/hunderby)

Hunderby Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy0oYzia1sg#ws)

I've now caught up on the recorded episodes  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 06, 2012, 08:36:39 AM
One episode left.... :thumbsup:

Last couple of episodes weren't quite as good I thought  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on November 30, 2012, 06:45:48 PM
just finished keith richards' autobiography  :thumbsup: eeek: Shocked:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 01, 2012, 07:42:06 AM
just finished keith richards' autobiography  :thumbsup: eeek: Shocked:

Good innit.............. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 24, 2013, 09:15:33 PM
Just watched Late Quartet...

Most excellent!  Thumbs:

Although you can't help think of that Christopher Walken with a watch up his arse....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 24, 2013, 10:01:35 PM
50 Sheds of Grey (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fifty-Sheds-Grey-Not-too-modern-ebook/dp/B0096BJCAI/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1361743022&sr=1-1) (only 20p for Kindle app on PC) The spoof of THAT book and imho funniest thing since Spamalot

Seb Coe's Autobiography.  no gratuitous sex and violence to entertain but a good read and completely changed my view of him
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on March 03, 2013, 07:50:03 PM
Right am off to the big room to watch Skyfall.  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 03, 2013, 07:55:39 PM
Right am off to the big room to watch Skyfall.  cloud9:
:thumbsup:  you'll be humming that Adele song tomorrow
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 03, 2013, 08:47:57 PM
The Master - brilliantly acted - weird film....  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 24, 2013, 03:30:12 PM
To save me posting all Miss Ts songs this album is great........

Dermot O'leary Saturday Sessions

all artists going covers ,,..........some seriously good stuff........ :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 24, 2013, 03:33:43 PM
To save me posting all Miss Ts songs this album is great........

Dermot O'leary Saturday Sessions

all artists going covers ,,..........some seriously good stuff........ :thumbsup:

Pirate Bay...  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 24, 2013, 03:35:55 PM
Difficult to find to buy... whistle:   stuff like this


Emeli Sande - Eleanor Rigby (Dermot o'Leary Saturday Sessions 2013) + Lyrics (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN9oZhq0oqo#)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 24, 2013, 03:52:07 PM
Difficult to find to buy... whistle:   stuff like this


Emeli Sande - Eleanor Rigby (Dermot o'Leary Saturday Sessions 2013) + Lyrics (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN9oZhq0oqo#)

Playing!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on March 24, 2013, 06:45:55 PM
I downloaded Emeli Sande's album last week, well recommended   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: miss Tchevious on March 24, 2013, 08:02:08 PM
I downloaded Emeli Sande's album last week, well recommended   :thumbsup:

downloaded it today.  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 24, 2013, 08:05:13 PM
Been watching The Shield this evening... anybody seen it...?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 24, 2013, 08:07:54 PM
Been watching The Shield this evening... anybody seen it...?  rubschin:

NO........
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 24, 2013, 08:09:57 PM
Been watching The Shield this evening... anybody seen it...?  rubschin:

NO........

You won't want a copy of the seven series I have downloadimicated then...?  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 24, 2013, 08:10:56 PM
Been watching The Shield this evening... anybody seen it...?  rubschin:

NO........

You won't want a copy of the seven series I have downloadimicated then...?  whistle:

NO........
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 24, 2013, 08:11:56 PM
Been watching The Shield this evening... anybody seen it...?  rubschin:

Haven't watched that in a loooooooong time.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 24, 2013, 08:15:58 PM
Been watching The Shield this evening... anybody seen it...?  rubschin:

Haven't watched that in a loooooooong time.

31.4GB -put it on yer tablet like....  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 24, 2013, 09:05:50 PM
Been watching The Shield this evening... anybody seen it...?  rubschin:

Watched the first couple of series  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 24, 2013, 09:09:26 PM
Been watching The Shield this evening... anybody seen it...?  rubschin:

Watched the first couple of series  :thumbsup:

It is starting to pick up a bit...  Thumbs:

Was it you that recommended it...?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 24, 2013, 09:12:36 PM
You never listen to me  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 24, 2013, 09:22:03 PM
You never listen to me  cloud9:

I do!  cussing:

Shall I burn you a copy like...?  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 24, 2013, 09:26:15 PM
 lol:

Breaking Bad is  :thumbsup: if you have not watched any of those
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 24, 2013, 09:37:30 PM
lol:

Breaking Bad is  :thumbsup: if you have not watched any of those

Never heard of it...  noooo:

Do I need to download all five series and start at the beginning...?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 24, 2013, 09:41:44 PM
Just do series 1 first and see if you like it  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 24, 2013, 09:43:19 PM
Just do series 1 first and see if you like it  :thumbsup:

Is that a motto....... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 24, 2013, 09:44:34 PM
Just do series 1 first and see if you like it  :thumbsup:

Downloading Series 1 - 4....  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 24, 2013, 09:53:22 PM
Just do series 1 first and see if you like it  :thumbsup:

Downloading Series 1 - 4....  Thumbs:

See he never listens to you ......you said 1 series.... noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 24, 2013, 09:59:32 PM
Just do series 1 first and see if you like it  :thumbsup:

Downloading Series 1 - 4....  Thumbs:

See he never listens to you ......you said 1 series.... noooo:

I couldn't find just Series 1... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 26, 2013, 04:43:56 PM
lol:

Breaking Bad is  :thumbsup: if you have not watched any of those

Watching it now like!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 26, 2013, 10:47:14 PM
Currently watching John Cleese Live, The Alimony Tour. Well worth a look.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 27, 2013, 06:08:06 AM
Currently watching John Cleese Live, The Alimony Tour. Well worth a look.  :thumbsup:

Darwin on tour...?  rubschin:

Downloading now...  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on March 28, 2013, 12:10:42 PM
Been watching The Shield this evening... anybody seen it...?  rubschin:

Watched about 3 series of it. I enjoyed it certainly shows the other side of LA good acting to.. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 04, 2013, 06:34:09 PM
Just wat6ching Quartet. (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Quartet-DVD-Maggie-Smith/dp/B00AW9M3PO/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1367692389&sr=1-1&keywords=quartet)...

Fucking amazing....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on May 04, 2013, 06:40:05 PM
Just wat6ching Quartet. (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Quartet-DVD-Maggie-Smith/dp/B00AW9M3PO/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1367692389&sr=1-1&keywords=quartet)...

Fucking amazing....  cloud9:

I was stood behind Dame Maggie Smith in the queue for sausages in Chichester's indoor market a few years ago.... beat that for a claim to fame  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 04, 2013, 07:16:15 PM
Just wat6ching Quartet. (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Quartet-DVD-Maggie-Smith/dp/B00AW9M3PO/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1367692389&sr=1-1&keywords=quartet)...

Fucking amazing....  cloud9:

I was stood behind Dame Maggie Smith in the queue for sausages in Chichester's indoor market a few years ago.... beat that for a claim to fame  :thumbsup:

worthy:

Awesome movie....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on May 04, 2013, 08:26:52 PM
Just wat6ching Quartet. (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Quartet-DVD-Maggie-Smith/dp/B00AW9M3PO/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1367692389&sr=1-1&keywords=quartet)...

Fucking amazing....  cloud9:

I was stood behind Dame Maggie Smith in the queue for sausages in Chichester's indoor market a few years ago.... beat that for a claim to fame  :thumbsup:

Pan fried...... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 07, 2013, 07:51:31 PM
Jack Reacher....  noooo:

Quote from: Amazon
I've read all the books and 'yes' in print Jack's a big lad and Tom's only little but I was willing to forgive this piece of anachronistic casting and give this movie a fair go.After all even a below par Reacher novel is still a cut above anything else out there.
So far so good. Starts well, moves along at a brisk pace and when Jack/Tom confronts five thugs in the street, explains to them how the fight is going to go down and then proceeds to take them apart I'm starting to think' Hey, perhaps Tom is Jack Reacher despite the obvious limitations in stature.'
Then the wheels fall off.
There is a 'fight' scene in a bathroom that resembles a 3 stooges sketch with incompetent, comedy henchmen repeatedly hitting each other in a scene that wouldn't be out of place in a Tom and Jerry cartoon. Then there is a perfunctory and yet seemingly endless car chase shoehorned into proceedings before Rosamund Pike turns into a helpless, doe-eyed victim and the true villianous mastermind is revealed as a slightly dilapidated old bloke with no fingers.
Cue some gunplay, a fist fight, some exposition, a metaphorical ride into the sunset and roll the end credits.
This movie was bad in a way that Lee Childs creation didn't deserve and Mr. Cruises height has nothing to do with it. It's all to do with a bad script, poor directing and bland, formulaic, Hollywood-mill production.


^^^ Is about right  noooo: ^^^
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on May 07, 2013, 10:46:59 PM
Jack Reacher....  noooo:

Quote from: Amazon
I've read all the books and 'yes' in print Jack's a big lad and Tom's only little but I was willing to forgive this piece of anachronistic casting and give this movie a fair go.After all even a below par Reacher novel is still a cut above anything else out there.
So far so good. Starts well, moves along at a brisk pace and when Jack/Tom confronts five thugs in the street, explains to them how the fight is going to go down and then proceeds to take them apart I'm starting to think' Hey, perhaps Tom is Jack Reacher despite the obvious limitations in stature.'
Then the wheels fall off.
There is a 'fight' scene in a bathroom that resembles a 3 stooges sketch with incompetent, comedy henchmen repeatedly hitting each other in a scene that wouldn't be out of place in a Tom and Jerry cartoon. Then there is a perfunctory and yet seemingly endless car chase shoehorned into proceedings before Rosamund Pike turns into a helpless, doe-eyed victim and the true villianous mastermind is revealed as a slightly dilapidated old bloke with no fingers.
Cue some gunplay, a fist fight, some exposition, a metaphorical ride into the sunset and roll the end credits.
This movie was bad in a way that Lee Childs creation didn't deserve and Mr. Cruises height has nothing to do with it. It's all to do with a bad script, poor directing and bland, formulaic, Hollywood-mill production.


^^^ Is about right  noooo: ^^^

I watched this on Sunday and agree totally I have read all the 'Jack Reacher' books they are fab and when I heard TC was playing him I thought .....  noooo: noooo:
There was one fight scene in a warehouse or somewhere that was laughable... It was shite I am surprised Lee Childs approved it...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 08, 2013, 05:06:23 AM
Jack Reacher....  noooo:

Quote from: Amazon
I've read all the books and 'yes' in print Jack's a big lad and Tom's only little but I was willing to forgive this piece of anachronistic casting and give this movie a fair go.After all even a below par Reacher novel is still a cut above anything else out there.
So far so good. Starts well, moves along at a brisk pace and when Jack/Tom confronts five thugs in the street, explains to them how the fight is going to go down and then proceeds to take them apart I'm starting to think' Hey, perhaps Tom is Jack Reacher despite the obvious limitations in stature.'
Then the wheels fall off.
There is a 'fight' scene in a bathroom that resembles a 3 stooges sketch with incompetent, comedy henchmen repeatedly hitting each other in a scene that wouldn't be out of place in a Tom and Jerry cartoon. Then there is a perfunctory and yet seemingly endless car chase shoehorned into proceedings before Rosamund Pike turns into a helpless, doe-eyed victim and the true villianous mastermind is revealed as a slightly dilapidated old bloke with no fingers.
Cue some gunplay, a fist fight, some exposition, a metaphorical ride into the sunset and roll the end credits.
This movie was bad in a way that Lee Childs creation didn't deserve and Mr. Cruises height has nothing to do with it. It's all to do with a bad script, poor directing and bland, formulaic, Hollywood-mill production.


^^^ Is about right  noooo: ^^^

I watched this on Sunday and agree totally I have read all the 'Jack Reacher' books they are fab and when I heard TC was playing him I thought .....  noooo: noooo:
There was one fight scene in a warehouse or somewhere that was laughable... It was shite I am surprised Lee Childs approved it...

Ezackly!

Quote
There is a 'fight' scene in a bathroom that resembles a 3 stooges sketch with incompetent, comedy henchmen repeatedly hitting each other in a scene that wouldn't be out of place in a Tom and Jerry cartoon.

Luckily cruise had already survived a whack in the back of the head with a baseball bat that would have taken anybody else's head right off...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 08, 2013, 04:59:23 PM
Watching Gran Torino....  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 08, 2013, 06:13:13 PM
Watching Gran Torino....  rubschin:

Good filum....  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on May 08, 2013, 06:47:12 PM
Watching Gran Torino....  rubschin:

Good filum....  Thumbs:

thought it was some new fangled putor game........ rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 08, 2013, 06:52:30 PM
Watching Gran Torino....  rubschin:

Good filum....  Thumbs:

thought it was some new fangled putor game........ rubschin:

That is because you are an mong... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on May 08, 2013, 07:05:58 PM
Watching Gran Torino....  rubschin:

Good filum....  Thumbs:

thought it was some new fangled putor game........ rubschin:

That is because you are an mong... ::)

 cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 08, 2013, 08:16:25 PM
You were thinking Gran Tourismo you pillock  point:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 09, 2013, 04:03:51 PM
Gonna watch The Place Beyond The Pines (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Place-Beyond-Pines-DVD/dp/B00BJ0RK12/ref=sr_1_2?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1368115246&sr=1-2&keywords=the+place+beyond+the+pines) tonight....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 11, 2013, 07:28:13 PM
Gonna watch The Place Beyond The Pines (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Place-Beyond-Pines-DVD/dp/B00BJ0RK12/ref=sr_1_2?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1368115246&sr=1-2&keywords=the+place+beyond+the+pines) tonight....

Was most excellent!  Thumbs:

Just watched Salt (Angelina Jolie) - utter shite...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 12, 2013, 03:39:05 PM
Gonna watch Parker tonight....  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on May 12, 2013, 04:06:52 PM
Gonna watch Parker tonight....  Thumbs:

Pink car....... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 12, 2013, 04:36:06 PM
Gonna watch Parker tonight....  Thumbs:

Pink car....... rubschin:

*moves €50 from left pocket to right pocket*  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on May 12, 2013, 04:41:04 PM
Gonna watch Parker tonight....  Thumbs:

Pink car....... rubschin:

*moves €50 from left pocket to right pocket*  whistle:

That is against the law here now....... noooo:   daily restrictions n all.....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 12, 2013, 05:18:09 PM
Gonna watch Parker tonight....  Thumbs:

Pink car....... rubschin:

*moves €50 from left pocket to right pocket*  whistle:

That is against the law here now....... noooo:   daily restrictions n all.....

*taps nose*  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 12, 2013, 06:33:35 PM
Enjoyable movie!  Thumbs:

Quote from: Amazon
Jason Statham plays Parker, a thief and sometimes killer with his own set of ethics. After he is double crossed and left for dead, he decides to go after the clowns that did him wrong. But ZOIKS! The really bad guys have major Chicago gangster connections. He is advised against the action by his silent partner Nick Nolte, whose daughter (Emma Booth) Jason has a relationship.

On the trail of the bad guys, Parker uses Leslie (Jennifer Lopez) a down on her luck, cut throat, high end real estate agent, who also likes to play amateur detective. Parker is resilient as bullets, knives, jumping out of a moving vehicle, and broken ribs only slows him down a step. Classic Statham "performance" for better or worse.

I don't need to mention the no surprise ending. It's a Statham film. The fun part is the tough guy getting us there.

Parental guide: occasional F-bomb. No sex or nudity. Jennifer Lopez bra/panties. Jason and Emma in shower together with discreet camera angels and arm placement.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on May 12, 2013, 08:50:00 PM
Jason Statham ....what a body.... Who cares what the fillim is like .....  cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: miss Tchevious on May 12, 2013, 10:11:57 PM
Jason Statham ....what a body.... Who cares what the fillim is like .....  cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:

 Drool:  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 13, 2013, 04:52:18 AM
::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 13, 2013, 07:46:01 PM
Just watched Instinct (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Instinct-DVD-Anthony-Hopkins/dp/B00004R95D/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1368474192&sr=1-1&keywords=instinct)....

Utter shite....  noooo:

Quote from: Amazon
I watched this film in a state of unease, for it is unconvincing. Anthony Hopkins is not speaking to anyone after doing a bit of Gorillas-in-the-mist-style bonding with apes. Cuba Gooding Junior starts to get through to him and eventually gets the truth about his past from him.

Very sentimental and very pro-conservation this film bends reality to prove its point. Every turn is heavy handed and will have many audiences, zoologists, and psychologists screaming at the films many'Oh come on' moments. Hopkin's relationship with his daughter was the only bit I liked.

Cynical viewers should steer well clear.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 16, 2013, 05:44:46 PM
Just watching Side Effects (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Side-Effects-Blu-ray-US-Import/dp/B00BNWWUDY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368726140&sr=8-1&keywords=side+effects) - most excellent so far!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 16, 2013, 06:36:59 PM
Just watching Side Effects (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Side-Effects-Blu-ray-US-Import/dp/B00BNWWUDY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368726140&sr=8-1&keywords=side+effects) - most excellent so far!  Thumbs:

Excellent!

Gets barman's five thumbs up  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: seal of approval.....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 20, 2013, 08:10:01 PM
Kill Bill 1 7 2 - Most excellent!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on May 20, 2013, 08:42:14 PM
Kill Bill 1 7 2 - Most excellent!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

172  ::)  Bloody hell, I only saw the first two  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on May 20, 2013, 08:43:15 PM
 point:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 20, 2013, 08:44:29 PM
Kill Bill 1 7 2 - Most excellent!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

172  ::)  Bloody hell, I only saw the first two  whistle:

I didn't see all of either.  sleep017
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 21, 2013, 05:14:58 AM
Arse!  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on May 21, 2013, 06:27:30 AM
 happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 27, 2013, 05:30:38 PM
Watching The Liability (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Liability-DVD-Tim-Roth/dp/B00BZ88MHY/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1369675771&sr=1-1&keywords=the+liability)....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on May 27, 2013, 05:35:52 PM
LL's choice I guess  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 27, 2013, 06:29:41 PM
LL's choice I guess  whistle:

Mong.... ::)

Anyhoooooo.... it was excellent!  Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 07, 2013, 11:42:24 AM
Is anyone else watching The Fall on Bee Bee Kay 2 ?

Last episode on Monday  scared2:

Most excellent  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 07, 2013, 11:45:11 AM
Is anyone else watching The Fall on Bee Bee Kay 2 ?

Last episode on Monday  scared2:

Most excellent  :thumbsup:

I downloaded the first one but haven't watched it yet....  noooo:

You watching MM...?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 07, 2013, 11:48:03 AM
I am


But really not liking this series . Seems to be in its own drug addled haze . Don't like the merger and the characters they have introduced and far , far , far too many beardies  noooo:

What was Don like in the hotel room ?  noooo:

Good on Betty though ....how the tables turned  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 07, 2013, 11:50:20 AM
I am


But really not liking this series . Seems to be in its own drug addled haze . Don't like the merger and the characters they have introduced and far , far , far too many beardies  noooo:

What was Don like in the hotel room ?  noooo:

Good on Betty though ....how the tables turned  :thumbsup:

A simple yes or no would have sufficed - I haven't seen the last two yet!  evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 07, 2013, 11:52:26 AM
The two scenes are not related and so I haven't given anything away you presumptious muppet  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 07, 2013, 11:54:41 AM
The two scenes are not related and so I haven't given anything away you presumptious muppet  noooo:

Blabbermouth!  whacky082
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 07, 2013, 11:58:24 AM
Not at all ...when you asked my opinion of MM you should also have issued a warning to confirm that you were not currently up to date with the episodes and would appreciate me not issuing any spoilers.

Which because I am so nice I haven't anyway.  angel1
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 07, 2013, 12:00:28 PM
Not at all ...when you asked my opinion of MM you should also have issued a warning to confirm that you were not currently up to date with the episodes and would appreciate me not issuing any spoilers.

Which because I am so nice I haven't anyway.  angel1

We'll see!  cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 07, 2013, 12:01:20 PM
Get back in yer box  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 07, 2013, 12:03:56 PM
Get back in yer box  lol:

I shall ensure all future posts to which you may be tempted to reply carry a detailed warning as to my expectations, terms, tone and content of said reply...  ;)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on June 07, 2013, 12:29:24 PM
Is anyone else watching The Fall on Bee Bee Kay 2 ?

Last episode on Monday  scared2:

Most excellent  :thumbsup:

I downloaded the first one but haven't watched it yet....  noooo:

You watching MM...?

Growler's car....... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 07, 2013, 12:41:55 PM
Is anyone else watching The Fall on Bee Bee Kay 2 ?

Last episode on Monday  scared2:

Most excellent  :thumbsup:

I downloaded the first one but haven't watched it yet....  noooo:

You watching MM...?

Growler's car....... rubschin:

No... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on June 07, 2013, 12:47:52 PM
Those choccy things...... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 07, 2013, 12:50:15 PM
Those choccy things...... rubschin:

No... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on June 07, 2013, 10:32:45 PM
Is anyone else watching The Fall on Bee Bee Kay 2 ?

Last episode on Monday  scared2:

Most excellent  :thumbsup:

 :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

The Americans on Saturdays showing promise too Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 25, 2013, 07:54:42 PM
Just watched Valkyrie (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Valkyrie-DVD-Tom-Cruise/dp/B001U8A55Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1372189912&sr=1-1&keywords=valkyrie) - most MOST excellent like!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Uncle Mort on June 25, 2013, 08:03:31 PM
Have to agree, despite having Tom Cruise as lead, it was a very good film.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 25, 2013, 08:11:46 PM
Have to agree, despite having Tom Cruise as lead, it was a very good film.

Indeed... I can't stand him normally but he dun good!

Great supporting cast too! Even Izzard was impressive....  Thumbs:

The only thing I didn't like (having watched Downfall a millionteen times) was Hitler's accent....  noooo:

Did I mention that LL's Mum met Hitler three times?  eeek: Poor sod never got over it....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 21, 2013, 06:38:45 PM
Just watched Killing Season (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Killing-Season-Blu-ray-John-Travolta/dp/B00CX7TOTQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1374431670&sr=1-3&keywords=killing+season)....  noooo:

This Amazon review covers it nicely...

Quote
Killing season is the story of two Bosnian war veterans, Emil Kovac (John Travolta - Face/Off) and Benjamin Ford (Robert Deniro - Killer Elite). Both men are scarred by the experiences, literally and figuratively. Emil tracks Ben down to his remote cabin in the U.S. where he is living out his retirement in solitude, kept busy by photography and the upkeep of his humble abode (cue cliché wood-chopping). But when Emil drops in on the pretence of hunting in the area, the two begin to reminisce about their pasts, it becomes clear that there is a score to settle... who will come out on top?

Killing Season is a well, if predictably, filmed experience. The natural surrounds of the woods, river and soaring Condors give us some exceptionally picturesque vistas. The opening war scene shot through a sepia filter is cheesy even if it is dealing with the pretty harrowing theme of religious genocide. However the plot is pretty stilted and doesn't actually make much sense, with the two guys alternating who has the upper-hand and then losing it repeatedly but never actually finishing each other off despite being given the opportunity on a silver platter.

Travolta's accent is a bit wobbly but at least it's consistent - unlike the number of arrows in his quiver which seems to change at whim. We have time-travelling arrows, released by one actor in bright sunshine, yet hit their target on a grey-overcast day. Travolta's hair is laughable - it's sprayed on; you can see the reflection of a bulb in the sheen on his forehead, yet when he walks under said bulb, there is still the reflection on top of his head. It looks like a bowling ball it's so ridiculous that it's actually distracting.

There is the tenuous inclusion of the religious theme as Benjamin (De Niro) has lost his way and the final showdown happens (predictably) in a chapel in the middle of the woods and by the end nothing is settled or changed and it really left me wondering why I bothered investing the preceding 1hr30 mins. These are two ageing Hollywood greats and even their names didn't carry this enough to make it anything other than a small-time cinema release. It's not the worst, but it's a long way from their best.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on July 21, 2013, 06:40:14 PM
Just watched Killing Season (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Killing-Season-Blu-ray-John-Travolta/dp/B00CX7TOTQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1374431670&sr=1-3&keywords=killing+season)....  noooo:

This Amazon review covers it nicely...

Quote
Killing season is the story of two Bosnian war veterans, Emil Kovac (John Travolta - Face/Off) and Benjamin Ford (Robert Deniro - Killer Elite). Both men are scarred by the experiences, literally and figuratively. Emil tracks Ben down to his remote cabin in the U.S. where he is living out his retirement in solitude, kept busy by photography and the upkeep of his humble abode (cue cliché wood-chopping). But when Emil drops in on the pretence of hunting in the area, the two begin to reminisce about their pasts, it becomes clear that there is a score to settle... who will come out on top?

Killing Season is a well, if predictably, filmed experience. The natural surrounds of the woods, river and soaring Condors give us some exceptionally picturesque vistas. The opening war scene shot through a sepia filter is cheesy even if it is dealing with the pretty harrowing theme of religious genocide. However the plot is pretty stilted and doesn't actually make much sense, with the two guys alternating who has the upper-hand and then losing it repeatedly but never actually finishing each other off despite being given the opportunity on a silver platter.

Travolta's accent is a bit wobbly but at least it's consistent - unlike the number of arrows in his quiver which seems to change at whim. We have time-travelling arrows, released by one actor in bright sunshine, yet hit their target on a grey-overcast day. Travolta's hair is laughable - it's sprayed on; you can see the reflection of a bulb in the sheen on his forehead, yet when he walks under said bulb, there is still the reflection on top of his head. It looks like a bowling ball it's so ridiculous that it's actually distracting.

There is the tenuous inclusion of the religious theme as Benjamin (De Niro) has lost his way and the final showdown happens (predictably) in a chapel in the middle of the woods and by the end nothing is settled or changed and it really left me wondering why I bothered investing the preceding 1hr30 mins. These are two ageing Hollywood greats and even their names didn't carry this enough to make it anything other than a small-time cinema release. It's not the worst, but it's a long way from their best.

Did LL watch it too...... whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 21, 2013, 06:41:56 PM
Just watched Killing Season (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Killing-Season-Blu-ray-John-Travolta/dp/B00CX7TOTQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1374431670&sr=1-3&keywords=killing+season)....  noooo:

This Amazon review covers it nicely...

Quote
Killing season is the story of two Bosnian war veterans, Emil Kovac (John Travolta - Face/Off) and Benjamin Ford (Robert Deniro - Killer Elite). Both men are scarred by the experiences, literally and figuratively. Emil tracks Ben down to his remote cabin in the U.S. where he is living out his retirement in solitude, kept busy by photography and the upkeep of his humble abode (cue cliché wood-chopping). But when Emil drops in on the pretence of hunting in the area, the two begin to reminisce about their pasts, it becomes clear that there is a score to settle... who will come out on top?

Killing Season is a well, if predictably, filmed experience. The natural surrounds of the woods, river and soaring Condors give us some exceptionally picturesque vistas. The opening war scene shot through a sepia filter is cheesy even if it is dealing with the pretty harrowing theme of religious genocide. However the plot is pretty stilted and doesn't actually make much sense, with the two guys alternating who has the upper-hand and then losing it repeatedly but never actually finishing each other off despite being given the opportunity on a silver platter.

Travolta's accent is a bit wobbly but at least it's consistent - unlike the number of arrows in his quiver which seems to change at whim. We have time-travelling arrows, released by one actor in bright sunshine, yet hit their target on a grey-overcast day. Travolta's hair is laughable - it's sprayed on; you can see the reflection of a bulb in the sheen on his forehead, yet when he walks under said bulb, there is still the reflection on top of his head. It looks like a bowling ball it's so ridiculous that it's actually distracting.

There is the tenuous inclusion of the religious theme as Benjamin (De Niro) has lost his way and the final showdown happens (predictably) in a chapel in the middle of the woods and by the end nothing is settled or changed and it really left me wondering why I bothered investing the preceding 1hr30 mins. These are two ageing Hollywood greats and even their names didn't carry this enough to make it anything other than a small-time cinema release. It's not the worst, but it's a long way from their best.

Did LL watch it too...... whistle:

Yes... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on July 21, 2013, 06:47:36 PM
Just watched Killing Season (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Killing-Season-Blu-ray-John-Travolta/dp/B00CX7TOTQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1374431670&sr=1-3&keywords=killing+season)....  noooo:

This Amazon review covers it nicely...

Quote
Killing season is the story of two Bosnian war veterans, Emil Kovac (John Travolta - Face/Off) and Benjamin Ford (Robert Deniro - Killer Elite). Both men are scarred by the experiences, literally and figuratively. Emil tracks Ben down to his remote cabin in the U.S. where he is living out his retirement in solitude, kept busy by photography and the upkeep of his humble abode (cue cliché wood-chopping). But when Emil drops in on the pretence of hunting in the area, the two begin to reminisce about their pasts, it becomes clear that there is a score to settle... who will come out on top?

Killing Season is a well, if predictably, filmed experience. The natural surrounds of the woods, river and soaring Condors give us some exceptionally picturesque vistas. The opening war scene shot through a sepia filter is cheesy even if it is dealing with the pretty harrowing theme of religious genocide. However the plot is pretty stilted and doesn't actually make much sense, with the two guys alternating who has the upper-hand and then losing it repeatedly but never actually finishing each other off despite being given the opportunity on a silver platter.

Travolta's accent is a bit wobbly but at least it's consistent - unlike the number of arrows in his quiver which seems to change at whim. We have time-travelling arrows, released by one actor in bright sunshine, yet hit their target on a grey-overcast day. Travolta's hair is laughable - it's sprayed on; you can see the reflection of a bulb in the sheen on his forehead, yet when he walks under said bulb, there is still the reflection on top of his head. It looks like a bowling ball it's so ridiculous that it's actually distracting.

There is the tenuous inclusion of the religious theme as Benjamin (De Niro) has lost his way and the final showdown happens (predictably) in a chapel in the middle of the woods and by the end nothing is settled or changed and it really left me wondering why I bothered investing the preceding 1hr30 mins. These are two ageing Hollywood greats and even their names didn't carry this enough to make it anything other than a small-time cinema release. It's not the worst, but it's a long way from their best.

Did LL watch it too...... whistle:

Yes... ::)

One less agrument then...... Thumbs:..
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Baldy on July 21, 2013, 06:48:01 PM
Just watched Killing Season (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Killing-Season-Blu-ray-John-Travolta/dp/B00CX7TOTQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1374431670&sr=1-3&keywords=killing+season)....  noooo:

This Amazon review covers it nicely...

Quote
Killing season is the story of two Bosnian war veterans, Emil Kovac (John Travolta - Face/Off) and Benjamin Ford (Robert Deniro - Killer Elite). Both men are scarred by the experiences, literally and figuratively. Emil tracks Ben down to his remote cabin in the U.S. where he is living out his retirement in solitude, kept busy by photography and the upkeep of his humble abode (cue cliché wood-chopping). But when Emil drops in on the pretence of hunting in the area, the two begin to reminisce about their pasts, it becomes clear that there is a score to settle... who will come out on top?

Killing Season is a well, if predictably, filmed experience. The natural surrounds of the woods, river and soaring Condors give us some exceptionally picturesque vistas. The opening war scene shot through a sepia filter is cheesy even if it is dealing with the pretty harrowing theme of religious genocide. However the plot is pretty stilted and doesn't actually make much sense, with the two guys alternating who has the upper-hand and then losing it repeatedly but never actually finishing each other off despite being given the opportunity on a silver platter.

Travolta's accent is a bit wobbly but at least it's consistent - unlike the number of arrows in his quiver which seems to change at whim. We have time-travelling arrows, released by one actor in bright sunshine, yet hit their target on a grey-overcast day. Travolta's hair is laughable - it's sprayed on; you can see the reflection of a bulb in the sheen on his forehead, yet when he walks under said bulb, there is still the reflection on top of his head. It looks like a bowling ball it's so ridiculous that it's actually distracting.

There is the tenuous inclusion of the religious theme as Benjamin (De Niro) has lost his way and the final showdown happens (predictably) in a chapel in the middle of the woods and by the end nothing is settled or changed and it really left me wondering why I bothered investing the preceding 1hr30 mins. These are two ageing Hollywood greats and even their names didn't carry this enough to make it anything other than a small-time cinema release. It's not the worst, but it's a long way from their best.

An honest review.  lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 21, 2013, 06:51:05 PM
Just watched Killing Season (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Killing-Season-Blu-ray-John-Travolta/dp/B00CX7TOTQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1374431670&sr=1-3&keywords=killing+season)....  noooo:

This Amazon review covers it nicely...

Quote
Killing season is the story of two Bosnian war veterans, Emil Kovac (John Travolta - Face/Off) and Benjamin Ford (Robert Deniro - Killer Elite). Both men are scarred by the experiences, literally and figuratively. Emil tracks Ben down to his remote cabin in the U.S. where he is living out his retirement in solitude, kept busy by photography and the upkeep of his humble abode (cue cliché wood-chopping). But when Emil drops in on the pretence of hunting in the area, the two begin to reminisce about their pasts, it becomes clear that there is a score to settle... who will come out on top?

Killing Season is a well, if predictably, filmed experience. The natural surrounds of the woods, river and soaring Condors give us some exceptionally picturesque vistas. The opening war scene shot through a sepia filter is cheesy even if it is dealing with the pretty harrowing theme of religious genocide. However the plot is pretty stilted and doesn't actually make much sense, with the two guys alternating who has the upper-hand and then losing it repeatedly but never actually finishing each other off despite being given the opportunity on a silver platter.

Travolta's accent is a bit wobbly but at least it's consistent - unlike the number of arrows in his quiver which seems to change at whim. We have time-travelling arrows, released by one actor in bright sunshine, yet hit their target on a grey-overcast day. Travolta's hair is laughable - it's sprayed on; you can see the reflection of a bulb in the sheen on his forehead, yet when he walks under said bulb, there is still the reflection on top of his head. It looks like a bowling ball it's so ridiculous that it's actually distracting.

There is the tenuous inclusion of the religious theme as Benjamin (De Niro) has lost his way and the final showdown happens (predictably) in a chapel in the middle of the woods and by the end nothing is settled or changed and it really left me wondering why I bothered investing the preceding 1hr30 mins. These are two ageing Hollywood greats and even their names didn't carry this enough to make it anything other than a small-time cinema release. It's not the worst, but it's a long way from their best.

Did LL watch it too...... whistle:

Yes... ::)

One less agrument then...... Thumbs:..

Oh noes... I wanted to watch Brighton Rock... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 21, 2013, 06:55:42 PM
Is that like Debbie does Brighton?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on July 21, 2013, 06:58:46 PM
Is that like Debbie does Brighton?

I was but I won't go there     noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 21, 2013, 06:59:50 PM
Well Horley is nearby  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on July 21, 2013, 07:05:11 PM
Well Horley is nearby  :thumbsup:

 eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 03, 2013, 09:22:49 AM
Watched Emperor (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Emperor-Blu-ray-US-Matthew-Fox/dp/B00CZB9BCU/ref=sr_1_3?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1375521705&sr=1-3&keywords=emperor) last night - most excellent!
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 03, 2013, 05:38:41 PM
Just watching that new space film with the short bloke in it....  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on August 03, 2013, 05:41:44 PM
You can't say that. It may offend a dwarf
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 03, 2013, 07:27:28 PM
Oblivion... most excellent!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 11, 2013, 06:11:21 PM
Just watching The great Gatsby - it is like Moulin Rouge Part II - Baz Luhrmann on top form!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 11, 2013, 08:40:32 PM
Just watching The great Gatsby - it is like Moulin Rouge Part II - Baz Luhrmann on top form!  Thumbs:

Awesome!  Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:


... a bit....  sad24:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on August 11, 2013, 10:58:09 PM
Book...the world according to Bob .........maybe out of print,.... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 12, 2013, 06:54:58 AM
Book...the world according to Bob .........maybe out of print,.... rubschin:

Nope. (http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-World-According-Bob-Street-wise/dp/1444777556)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on August 12, 2013, 07:45:25 AM
Book...the world according to Bob .........maybe out of print,.... rubschin:
Is it a good read then?

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 12, 2013, 07:49:34 AM
Book...the world according to Bob .........maybe out of print,.... rubschin:
Is it a good read then?

he likes the pictures I 'spec.... or perhaps it is one of those 'touch and feel' books.....  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on August 12, 2013, 07:52:02 AM
Read the guy's story on Wiki.  Does sound inspiring but a whole book may be too much for my short attention sp
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 12, 2013, 07:59:28 AM
Read the guy's story on Wiki.  Does sound inspiring but a whole book may be too much for my short attention sp

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on August 12, 2013, 12:20:31 PM
Read the guy's story on Wiki.  Does sound inspiring but a whole book may be too much for my short attention sp

Miss T is reading it first.......
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on August 12, 2013, 12:24:06 PM
Read the guy's story on Wiki.  Does sound inspiring but a whole book may be too much for my short attention sp

Miss T is reading it first.......

OK

 clock:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on August 12, 2013, 01:01:06 PM
Read the guy's story on Wiki.  Does sound inspiring but a whole book may be too much for my short attention sp

Miss T is reading it first.......

OK

 clock:

Try casper the commuting cat........ Thumbs: Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 25, 2013, 08:17:38 AM
Watched Adore (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2103267/) last night...

I thought it was quite good... the husband character Harold didn't do a lot for it but there was stunning scenery and MILF action....  eyes:

I rated 5/10.... LL slightly less impressed and only gave it 2/10....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 25, 2013, 05:36:13 PM
Just gonna watch The Frozen Ground (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2005374/).... watch this space like....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 25, 2013, 07:50:02 PM
Just gonna watch The Frozen Ground (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2005374/).... watch this space like....

Most excellent!  Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:

461 years, plus life and no eligibility for parole.... now THAT is what I call punishment!  eveilgrin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 25, 2013, 08:12:16 PM
I don't think I've ever expressed my feelings about Nicholas Cage  lol:

 cussing: Banghead cussing: ec; thatsit: angry037 Explode:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on August 25, 2013, 08:13:56 PM
I don't think I've ever expressed my feelings about Nicholas Cage  lol:

 cussing: Banghead cussing: ec; thatsit: angry037 Explode:

Have I ever mentioned That Cole bird....... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on August 25, 2013, 09:36:00 PM
I don't think I've ever expressed my feelings about Nicholas Cage  lol:

 cussing: Banghead cussing: ec; thatsit: angry037 Explode:

Didn't he reply to your letters?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on August 25, 2013, 10:03:14 PM
I don't think I've ever expressed my feelings about Nicholas Cage  lol:

 cussing: Banghead cussing: ec; thatsit: angry037 Explode:

Didn't he reply to your letters?
as if Nick Cage can actually write
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 26, 2013, 05:49:36 AM
I don't think I've ever expressed my feelings about Nicholas Cage  lol:

 cussing: Banghead cussing: ec; thatsit: angry037 Explode:

That restraining order still in place then...?  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 26, 2013, 07:53:17 AM
It's null and void. the judge couldn't understand a word he was saying just like most of the audience for his films  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on August 26, 2013, 10:26:17 AM
It's null and void. the judge couldn't understand a word he was saying just like most of the audience for his films  :thumbsup:
or indeed could Mr Cage
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on August 27, 2013, 12:10:48 PM
Top tip for terrorists etc in action films:

If you don't want the hero to find and defuse your bomb seconds before it goes off, don't fit it with a bright red flashing light and a large 1970's digital clock counting down.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on August 27, 2013, 12:11:49 PM
That might work  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 27, 2013, 12:24:56 PM
Top tip for terrorists etc in action films:

If you don't want the hero to find and defuse your bomb seconds before it goes off, don't fit it with a bright red flashing light and a large 1970's digital clock counting down.

Or set it so that it actually explodes at 5:00 instead of 0:00 so they think they have plenty of time to find and cut the red wire....  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on August 27, 2013, 12:26:07 PM
Top tip for terrorists etc in action films:

If you don't want the hero to find and defuse your bomb seconds before it goes off, don't fit it with a bright red flashing light and a large 1970's digital clock counting down.

Or set it so that it actually explodes at 5:00 instead of 0:00 so they think they have plenty of time to find and cut the red wire....  Thumbs:

AAARGH!  The blue wire.

 Explode:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 27, 2013, 01:11:40 PM
Red wire? Blue wire? Bunch of bloody idiots, you have all the wires the same colour and hide the actual mechanism behind the decoy one.  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on August 27, 2013, 01:14:43 PM
See also Yahoo Answers

Quote
So I was watching Moonraker and it got me wondering. Does everyone in Brazil dance all the time?

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on August 27, 2013, 02:25:54 PM
I was watching Moonraker and it got me wondering. Does everyone in Brazil dance all the time?


You and your Brazilian obsession.  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on September 06, 2013, 02:00:10 PM
Watched Django Unchained last night  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 06, 2013, 02:16:24 PM
Watched Django Unchained last night  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on September 07, 2013, 01:38:05 PM
Watched Django Unchained last night  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:

I liked that as well  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 20, 2013, 07:01:38 PM
Just watched 'This is Spinal Tap'.... most excellent!  lol:

This Is Spinal Tap Official Trailer #1 - Michael McKean Movie (1984) HD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFl7Cq2fvqI#)

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 01, 2013, 02:54:16 PM
You should like this then

Spinal Tap - Live at the Royal Albert Hall - 7th July 1992. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uvV1XkiGoU#)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 22, 2013, 04:33:23 PM
Watching Invictus (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Invictus-Blu-ray-Region-Free-Damon/dp/B004V3XDAQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1382459529&sr=1-2&keywords=invictus) (recommended by Miss D)...

Most excellent!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on October 22, 2013, 05:16:19 PM
Watching Invictus (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Invictus-Blu-ray-Region-Free-Damon/dp/B004V3XDAQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1382459529&sr=1-2&keywords=invictus) (recommended by Miss D)...

Most excellent!  Thumbs:

I think you mean Miss T .......it was a suggestion on minima night...... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 22, 2013, 05:46:54 PM
No , he meant Miss D   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 22, 2013, 06:48:45 PM
No , he meant Miss D   :thumbsup:

Indeed!  Thumbs:

Awesome film.... Miss D does it again!  cloud9:

How does she pick them? worthy:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on October 22, 2013, 07:02:06 PM
No , he meant Miss D   :thumbsup:

Indeed!  Thumbs:

Awesome film.... Miss D does it again!  cloud9:

How does she pick them? worthy:

But it's about sport n darkies......... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 22, 2013, 07:03:19 PM
No , he meant Miss D   :thumbsup:

Indeed!  Thumbs:

Awesome film.... Miss D does it again!  cloud9:

How does she pick them? worthy:

But it's about sport n darkies......... rubschin:

Apart from that tho it was good like....  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 23, 2013, 05:13:29 PM
Halfway through watching Jobs - most excellent!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on October 23, 2013, 06:24:47 PM
Halfway through watching Jobs - most excellent!  Thumbs:

 eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 23, 2013, 06:34:53 PM
Most, most excellent!  Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:

Pancreatic cancer at 56....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on October 23, 2013, 06:49:25 PM
Most, most excellent!  Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:

Pancreatic cancer at 56....  noooo:

Oh the penny finally drops  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 23, 2013, 06:53:34 PM
Most, most excellent!  Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:

Pancreatic cancer at 56....  noooo:

Oh the penny finally drops  redface:

doh:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on October 23, 2013, 06:56:01 PM
Most, most excellent!  Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:

Pancreatic cancer at 56....  noooo:

Oh the penny finally drops  redface:

doh:

 redface: redface: I have been to the pub .... angel1
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 23, 2013, 07:23:44 PM
Most, most excellent!  Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:

Pancreatic cancer at 56....  noooo:

Bizarre.... multi-billionaire Steve Jobs dies of Pancreatic cancer - his money couldn't save him....

Then I read...

Quote
To prepare for his role, Ashton Kutcher followed a fruitarian diet, similar to Steve Jobs' reported diet. Days before shooting, he was hospitalized with pancreatitis.

 noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on October 23, 2013, 07:26:30 PM
He should have eaten more butter. It's good for you  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on October 23, 2013, 07:33:48 PM
Most, most excellent!  Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:

Pancreatic cancer at 56....  noooo:

Bizarre.... multi-billionaire Steve Jobs dies of Pancreatic cancer - his money couldn't save him....

Then I read...

Quote
To prepare for his role, Ashton Kutcher followed a fruitarian diet, similar to Steve Jobs' reported diet. Days before shooting, he was hospitalized with pancreatitis.

 noooo:

Just shows you doesn't it  noooo: noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 23, 2013, 07:34:02 PM
He should have eaten more butter. It's good for you  :thumbsup:

 Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on October 26, 2013, 03:59:35 PM
No , he meant Miss D   :thumbsup:

Indeed!  Thumbs:

Awesome film.... Miss D does it again!  cloud9:

How does she pick them? worthy:

But it's about sport n darkies......... rubschin:

If you liked that try "we are Marshall"  ..... Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 26, 2013, 04:36:19 PM
No , he meant Miss D   :thumbsup:

Indeed!  Thumbs:

Awesome film.... Miss D does it again!  cloud9:

How does she pick them? worthy:

But it's about sport n darkies......... rubschin:

If you liked that try "we are Marshall"  ..... Thumbs:

Downloading now....  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on October 26, 2013, 04:37:40 PM
No , he meant Miss D   :thumbsup:

Indeed!  Thumbs:

Awesome film.... Miss D does it again!  cloud9:

How does she pick them? worthy:

But it's about sport n darkies......... rubschin:

If you liked that try "we are Marshall"  ..... Thumbs:

Downloading now....  Thumbs:

Don't forget your pizza......... whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on October 26, 2013, 05:09:05 PM

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs13.postimg.org%2F8wiu0vrkz%2Farticle_2340187_1_A480410000005_DC_601_634x457.jpg&hash=0bcdd10f2ebe23befd9b9c48eececa27ea64977c) (http://postimg.org/image/8wiu0vrkz/)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Baldy on October 26, 2013, 05:34:26 PM

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs13.postimg.org%2F8wiu0vrkz%2Farticle_2340187_1_A480410000005_DC_601_634x457.jpg&hash=0bcdd10f2ebe23befd9b9c48eececa27ea64977c) (http://postimg.org/image/8wiu0vrkz/)

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 26, 2013, 05:37:13 PM

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs13.postimg.org%2F8wiu0vrkz%2Farticle_2340187_1_A480410000005_DC_601_634x457.jpg&hash=0bcdd10f2ebe23befd9b9c48eececa27ea64977c) (http://postimg.org/image/8wiu0vrkz/)

"Nick's boiler explodes"
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 27, 2013, 06:39:49 PM
Watching Lincoln.... the English version this time.....  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on October 30, 2013, 12:04:41 AM
Inspector Montalbano back on new series  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 30, 2013, 09:34:14 PM
BM ..you knoq the new series of Broadwalk Empire started last Saturday !!!


However Homeland  -  series 3 ....what a pile of kak. Not impressed  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on October 30, 2013, 09:35:17 PM
BM ..you knoq the new series of Broadwalk Empire started last Saturday !!!


However Homeland  -  series 3 ....what a pile of kak. Not impressed  noooo:

He'll be tucked up in bed by now...... noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on October 30, 2013, 09:53:25 PM
BM ..you knoq the new series of Broadwalk Empire started last Saturday !!!


However Homeland  -  series 3 ....what a pile of kak. Not impressed  noooo:

Just watching now series 3 no 3 and hopping it will get betterer  the first two were good Damien Lewis just came back into it so hope it improves eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 30, 2013, 09:55:29 PM
BM ..you knoq the new series of Broadwalk Empire started last Saturday !!!


However Homeland  -  series 3 ....what a pile of kak. Not impressed  noooo:

I did know...  cloud9:

But I am enjoying Homeland...  rubschin:

Most unlike us to differ.... shrugs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 30, 2013, 11:10:44 PM
Tired of the snot fest that is Carrie and how many times can Brody be beaten up  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on October 30, 2013, 11:18:32 PM
Tired of the snot fest that is Carrie and how many times can Brody be beaten up  ::)

I agree you want them just to get it moving they are really dragging it out they seem to have lost their way it is too slow ... noooo:

Her being a fruit loop is just becoming boring we've been there ....  move it on... eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 31, 2013, 06:37:58 AM
Wot number are you ladies on....? I may be ahead of you like....  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on October 31, 2013, 07:14:07 AM
I am on number 3 but had to repeat 2nd one cos I fell asleep.  It makes more sense when watched sober rather than the normal inebriated comatose state achieved post Downton.  I am also enjoying Wrong Mens or whatever its called. 
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 31, 2013, 07:32:11 AM
I am on number 3 but had to repeat 2nd one cos I fell asleep.  It makes more sense when watched sober rather than the normal inebriated comatose state achieved post Downton.  I am also enjoying Wrong Mens or whatever its called.

I watched #5 last night...  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on October 31, 2013, 07:42:29 AM
I am on number 3 but had to repeat 2nd one cos I fell asleep.  It makes more sense when watched sober rather than the normal inebriated comatose state achieved post Downton.  I am also enjoying Wrong Mens or whatever its called.

I watched #5 last night...  eeek:

Oh, don't say I slept through another one.   redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 31, 2013, 07:43:37 AM
I am on number 3 but had to repeat 2nd one cos I fell asleep.  It makes more sense when watched sober rather than the normal inebriated comatose state achieved post Downton.  I am also enjoying Wrong Mens or whatever its called.

I watched #5 last night...  eeek:

Oh, don't say I slept through another one.   redface:

I won't....  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on October 31, 2013, 09:00:44 AM
I watched #3 last night recorded Sunday I think  rubschin: Brody just appeared again for the first time Carrie still yarking in the hospital ... starting to grate ..  confused:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 31, 2013, 09:13:47 AM
I watched #3 last night recorded Sunday I think  rubschin: Brody just appeared again for the first time Carrie still yarking in the hospital ... starting to grate ..  confused:


Oooohhhh.... I'm waaaaaaaaaaay ahead of you!  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on October 31, 2013, 09:35:32 AM
I watched #3 last night recorded Sunday I think  rubschin: Brody just appeared again for the first time Carrie still yarking in the hospital ... starting to grate ..  confused:


Oooohhhh.... I'm waaaaaaaaaaay ahead of you!  whistle:

I have heard that one before....   whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 31, 2013, 09:42:08 AM
I watched #3 last night recorded Sunday I think  rubschin: Brody just appeared again for the first time Carrie still yarking in the hospital ... starting to grate ..  confused:


Oooohhhh.... I'm waaaaaaaaaaay ahead of you!  whistle:

I have heard that one before....   whistle:

 evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on October 31, 2013, 09:46:45 AM
I watched #3 last night recorded Sunday I think  rubschin: Brody just appeared again for the first time Carrie still yarking in the hospital ... starting to grate ..  confused:


Oooohhhh.... I'm waaaaaaaaaaay ahead of you!  whistle:

I have heard that one before....   whistle:

 evil:

Not from you of course  angel1
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 31, 2013, 09:48:58 AM
So is it worth sticking with ?  rubschin:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 31, 2013, 10:37:06 AM
So is it worth sticking with ?  rubschin:

I'd say yes....  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 31, 2013, 11:56:50 AM
Does Carrie stop blubbing ?

Does Brody have a day without being kidnapped and tortured ?

Does Sol declare is a actually Papa Smurf in disguise ?

Does the teenage daughter actually fall for a decent , non murdering, chap ?

Does the ex wife stop pouting ?

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 31, 2013, 12:14:13 PM
... being a fruit loop is just becoming boring, we've been there ...

You too?  surrender:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 31, 2013, 01:56:43 PM
Does Carrie stop blubbing ?

Does Brody have a day without being kidnapped and tortured ?

Does Sol declare is a actually Papa Smurf in disguise ?

Does the teenage daughter actually fall for a decent , non murdering, chap ?

Does the ex wife stop pouting ?

Yes
No
No
No
No
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 01, 2013, 06:02:00 PM
Gonna watch Boardwalk Empire #2.... and perhaps #3, #4, #5, #6 #7 & #8....  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on November 01, 2013, 11:52:47 PM
Wot is all this shite ........... noooo:

who died last night in east, street, farm,enders. ........ rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on November 02, 2013, 12:00:12 AM
Wot is all this shite ........... noooo:

who died last night in east, street, farm,enders. ........ rubschin:

Michael  I am told  shrugs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 02, 2013, 09:30:36 AM
Gonna watch Boardwalk Empire #2.... and perhaps #3, #4, #5, #6 #7 & #8....  whistle:

 cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 02, 2013, 11:08:44 AM
Gonna watch Boardwalk Empire #2.... and perhaps #3, #4, #5, #6 #7 & #8....  whistle:

 cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing:

My lips will of course be sealed....  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 02, 2013, 07:09:35 PM
Boardwalk Empire #3  Shocked:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on November 02, 2013, 08:14:39 PM
Inspector Montelbano how does he do it all these wimmin chucking themselves at him....  Shrugs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on November 02, 2013, 08:15:46 PM
 angel1
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on November 02, 2013, 08:23:05 PM
angel1

You have the same problem then  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on November 02, 2013, 08:25:22 PM
It's a constant torment  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on November 02, 2013, 08:26:42 PM
It's a constant torment  noooo:

A cross to bare  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 02, 2013, 08:31:48 PM
Inspector Montelbano how does he do it all these wimmin chucking themselves at him....  Shrugs:

Welcome to my world....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on November 02, 2013, 08:36:31 PM
Inspector Montelbano how does he do it all these wimmin chucking themselves at him....  Shrugs:

Welcome to my world....  noooo:

God not another one  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 02, 2013, 08:44:13 PM
Inspector Montelbano how does he do it all these wimmin chucking themselves at him....  Shrugs:

Welcome to my world....  noooo:

God not another one  ::)


A god...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on November 02, 2013, 08:49:48 PM
Inspector Montelbano how does he do it all these wimmin chucking themselves at him....  Shrugs:

Welcome to my world....  noooo:

God not another one  ::)


A god...  cloud9:

  happy001 happy001   happy100
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 02, 2013, 09:02:55 PM
 evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on November 02, 2013, 09:06:16 PM
evil:

 happy100
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on November 03, 2013, 06:22:53 PM
Has Al Murray got an Xmas video/dvd coming out....... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Baldy on November 03, 2013, 06:48:46 PM
Has Al Murray got an Xmas video/dvd coming out....... rubschin:

It could be a best seller on the VP.  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 03, 2013, 07:20:58 PM
Has Al Murray got an Xmas video/dvd coming out....... rubschin:

It could be a best seller on the VP.  Thumbs:

 eveilgrin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Baldy on November 03, 2013, 07:32:27 PM
Watching "How to build a jet engine" Rolls Royce.  Thumbs: Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 03, 2013, 07:34:57 PM
Just watched Boardwalk Empire #4!  Shocked:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on November 03, 2013, 10:58:49 PM
Watching "How to build a jet engine" Rolls Royce.  Thumbs: Thumbs:
They are built here know lots of people who werk there... Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Baldy on November 03, 2013, 11:04:51 PM
Watching "How to build a jet engine" Rolls Royce.  Thumbs: Thumbs:
They are built here know lots of people who werk there... Thumbs:

Derby.  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on November 03, 2013, 11:07:15 PM
Watching "How to build a jet engine" Rolls Royce.  Thumbs: Thumbs:
They are built here know lots of people who werk there... Thumbs:

Derby.  Thumbs:

 Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on November 06, 2013, 11:55:15 PM
New Series of 'Fresh Meat'  lol: lol: lol: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Baldy on November 07, 2013, 12:00:24 AM
New Series of 'Fresh Meat'  lol: lol: lol: :thumbsup:

What channel Boogs?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on November 07, 2013, 12:02:28 AM
New Series of 'Fresh Meat'  lol: lol: lol: :thumbsup:

What channel Boogs?

Channel 4  Mondays 10:pm Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on November 07, 2013, 12:03:46 AM
New Series of 'Fresh Meat'  lol: lol: lol: :thumbsup:

What channel Boogs?

Channel 4  Mondays 10:pm Thumbs:

Is it not Thursday now....... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Baldy on November 07, 2013, 12:04:00 AM
New Series of 'Fresh Meat'  lol: lol: lol: :thumbsup:

What channel Boogs?

Channel 4  Mondays 10:pm Thumbs:

 Thumbs: Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on November 07, 2013, 07:25:32 AM
Went to see Philamena the other night.  Very good film.  Interesting and gentle.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 07, 2013, 07:26:48 AM
Watched Peaky Blinders #1 last night....  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on November 07, 2013, 07:30:42 AM
Thought of you first thing this morning... was watching The Men Who Stare At Goats was on the ipod.   lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 07, 2013, 07:31:23 AM
Thought of you first thing this morning... was watching The Men Who Stare At Goats was on the ipod.   lol:

 lol: lol: lol:

That was a compliment right....?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on November 07, 2013, 07:33:37 AM
Not really sure.  I've never worked out why you, goats and the pool are always in the same paragraph.  But Ewan McGreggor and George Clooney were in the film together.   cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 07, 2013, 07:37:06 AM
Not really sure.  I've never worked out why you, goats and the pool are always in the same paragraph.  But Ewan McGreggor and George Clooney were in the film together.   cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:

I'll show you one day....  eyes:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 07, 2013, 05:38:19 PM
Gonna watch American Dad >>> Boardwalk Empire >>> Peaky Blinders....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on November 08, 2013, 09:13:17 AM
Thought of you first thing this morning... was watching The Men Who Stare At Goats was on the ipod.   lol:

 happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on November 08, 2013, 05:11:24 PM
Just finished the new William Boyd Bond novel (Solo).  Jolly good read and very authentically Flemingesque :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 08, 2013, 08:09:19 PM
Boardwalk Empire #8  Shocked:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 10, 2013, 06:57:49 PM
Boardwalk Empire #9  Shocked:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on November 24, 2013, 10:19:23 AM
Just watched Its a Wonderful Afterlife.   Excellent.  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 29, 2013, 06:49:07 PM
Homeland #9!  Shocked:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on November 29, 2013, 08:27:02 PM
Homeland #9!  Shocked:

Won't see them now  sad24:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 29, 2013, 08:32:17 PM
Homeland #9!  Shocked:

Won't see them now  sad24:

I'll burn you a disc like.....  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on November 29, 2013, 08:34:09 PM
Homeland #9!  Shocked:

Won't see them now  sad24:

I'll burn you a disc like.....  Thumbs:

Like your pizza....... noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on November 29, 2013, 08:36:28 PM
Quote from: Barman link=topic=3880.msg486292#msg486292  date=1385757137
Homeland #9!  Shocked:

Won't see them now  sad24:

I'll burn you a disc like.....  Thumbs:

Thank you  Thumbs:     My non woosey mate  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 29, 2013, 08:51:34 PM
Homeland #9!  Shocked:

Won't see them now  sad24:

I'll burn you a disc like.....  Thumbs:

Like your pizza....... noooo:

Feck off! cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on November 29, 2013, 09:01:04 PM

Homeland #9!  Shocked:

Won't see them now  sad24:

I'll burn you a disc like.....  Thumbs:

Like your pizza....... noooo:

No picking on my mate     eveilgrin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on November 29, 2013, 09:40:53 PM
Good news and bad news

Good:  Gravity is very well worth seeing

But:  gotta be on a big humungous screen in 3D so downloads or DVDs  noooo:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on November 29, 2013, 09:44:12 PM
Good news and bad news

Good:  Gravity is very well worth seeing

But:  gotta be on a big humungous screen in 3D so downloads or DVDs  noooo:

Like a minima......... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on November 29, 2013, 09:55:44 PM
Good news and bad news

Good:  Gravity is very well worth seeing

But:  gotta be on a big humungous screen in 3D so downloads or DVDs  noooo:

Like a minima......... rubschin:
Has it got a 30 foot screen?

Seriously the film is short on plot, only runs 90 minutes and only really has two speaking parts.  It is all down to the way it's been shot, CGId and edited that make it gripping. 
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on November 29, 2013, 09:58:50 PM
Good news and bad news

Good:  Gravity is very well worth seeing

But:  gotta be on a big humungous screen in 3D so downloads or DVDs  noooo:

Like a minima......... rubschin:
Has it got a 30 foot screen?

Seriously the film is short on plot, only runs 90 minutes and only really has two speaking parts.  It is all down to the way it's been shot, CGId and edited that make it gripping.

It's about that size........ rubschin:  plus you get free munchies....... cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on November 29, 2013, 11:39:38 PM
Good news and bad news

Good:  Gravity is very well worth seeing

But:  gotta be on a big humungous screen in 3D so downloads or DVDs  noooo:

Like a minima......... rubschin:
Has it got a 30 foot screen?

Seriously the film is short on plot, only runs 90 minutes and only really has two speaking parts.  It is all down to the way it's been shot, CGId and edited that make it gripping.

It's about that size........ rubschin:  plus you get free munchies....... cloud9:
and  Popcorn: ?

And does it do 3D, gotta be in 3D
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on November 29, 2013, 11:53:51 PM
Good news and bad news

Good:  Gravity is very well worth seeing

But:  gotta be on a big humungous screen in 3D so downloads or DVDs  noooo:

Like a minima......... rubschin:
Has it got a 30 foot screen?

Seriously the film is short on plot, only runs 90 minutes and only really has two speaking parts.  It is all down to the way it's been shot, CGId and edited that make it gripping.

It's about that size........ rubschin:  plus you get free munchies....... cloud9:
and  Popcorn: ?

And does it do 3D, gotta be in 3D

Not sure ... rubschin: but LL is away soon so BM will no doubt buy more toys ... Thumbs:

(disclaimer ; if LL reads this , I no way encouraged him )........ whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on November 29, 2013, 11:57:21 PM
Good news and bad news

Good:  Gravity is very well worth seeing

But:  gotta be on a big humungous screen in 3D so downloads or DVDs  noooo:

Like a minima......... rubschin:
Has it got a 30 foot screen?

Seriously the film is short on plot, only runs 90 minutes and only really has two speaking parts.  It is all down to the way it's been shot, CGId and edited that make it gripping.

It's about that size........ rubschin:  plus you get free munchies....... cloud9:
and  Popcorn: ?

And does it do 3D, gotta be in 3D

Not sure ... rubschin: but LL is away soon so BM will no doubt buy more toys ... Thumbs:

(disclaimer ; if LL reads this , I no way encouraged him )........ whistle:

Like she will believe that    happy002
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Baldy on November 30, 2013, 12:20:39 AM
Good news and bad news

Good:  Gravity is very well worth seeing

But:  gotta be on a big humungous screen in 3D so downloads or DVDs  noooo:

Like a minima......... rubschin:
Has it got a 30 foot screen?

Seriously the film is short on plot, only runs 90 minutes and only really has two speaking parts.  It is all down to the way it's been shot, CGId and edited that make it gripping.

It's about that size........ rubschin:  plus you get free munchies....... cloud9:
and  Popcorn: ?

And does it do 3D, gotta be in 3D

Not sure ... rubschin: but LL is away soon so BM will no doubt buy more toys ... Thumbs:

(disclaimer ; if LL reads this , I no way encouraged him )........ whistle:

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Adventure on November 30, 2013, 06:31:38 AM
Dear Lupin and Dear Lumpy, lovely reads
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 30, 2013, 07:21:23 AM
Good news and bad news

Good:  Gravity is very well worth seeing

But:  gotta be on a big humungous screen in 3D so downloads or DVDs  noooo:

Like a minima......... rubschin:
Has it got a 30 foot screen?

Seriously the film is short on plot, only runs 90 minutes and only really has two speaking parts.  It is all down to the way it's been shot, CGId and edited that make it gripping.

To the Minema!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2013, 07:31:04 PM
Just watching Alpha Papa... happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2013, 08:36:25 PM
Just watching Alpha Papa... happy001

Most excellent!  Thumbs:

Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa - Official Trailer (HD) Steve Coogan (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRNhoxPgwqY#ws)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 03, 2013, 08:40:30 PM
Just watching Alpha Papa... happy001

I told you about that one....... evil:  burn me a copy please........ Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2013, 08:41:45 PM
Just watching Alpha Papa... happy001

I told you about that one....... evil:  burn me a copy please........ Thumbs:

Download it yerself you lazy fucker!  cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 03, 2013, 08:43:51 PM
Just watching Alpha Papa... happy001

I told you about that one....... evil:  burn me a copy please........ Thumbs:

Download it yerself you lazy fucker!  cussing:

Miss T tried could not get it......... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2013, 08:46:14 PM
Just watching Alpha Papa... happy001

I told you about that one....... evil:  burn me a copy please........ Thumbs:

Download it yerself you lazy fucker!  cussing:

Miss T tried could not get it......... rubschin:

*koff* Scenetime *koff*
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 03, 2013, 08:50:13 PM
Just watching Alpha Papa... happy001

I told you about that one....... evil:  burn me a copy please........ Thumbs:

Download it yerself you lazy fucker!  cussing:

Miss T tried could not get it......... rubschin:

*koff* Scenetime *koff*

I'll just wait and pay for it on dvd,,....... whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2013, 08:51:00 PM
Just watching Alpha Papa... happy001

I told you about that one....... evil:  burn me a copy please........ Thumbs:

Download it yerself you lazy fucker!  cussing:

Miss T tried could not get it......... rubschin:

*koff* Scenetime *koff*

I'll just wait and pay for it on dvd,,....... whistle:

happy002
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 05, 2013, 11:06:20 AM
Awful film of the year/decade:  Thor 2

We apparently HAD to go see it as "the next espipode of that TV series won't make sense otherwise"    Well the reviews were OK, seemed an ideal antidote to a shite day yesterday but there was just one tiny flaw:  it is utter shite.    Don't even watch it for free.  Worst film I have paid to see since that Connery/Thurman fiasco of the Avengers

And then I checked the phone and saw the footie went even worse. 
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 05, 2013, 12:16:29 PM
Awful film of the year/decade:  Thor 2

We apparently HAD to go see it as "the next espipode of that TV series won't make sense otherwise"    Well the reviews were OK, seemed an ideal antidote to a shite day yesterday but there was just one tiny flaw:  it is utter shite.    Don't even watch it for free.  Worst film I have paid to see since that Connery/Thurman fiasco of the Avengers

And then I checked the phone and saw the footie went even worse.

Top Tip - thanks you!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 05, 2013, 05:36:20 PM
Homeland #10

Holy fuckety-fuck!  eeek: Shocked: eeek:  Shocked: eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 07, 2013, 06:10:31 PM
Just watching The Family (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2404311/) - most excellent!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on December 07, 2013, 10:57:05 PM
Homeland #10

Holy fuckety-fuck!  eeek: Shocked: eeek:  Shocked: eeek:

Don't forget to record it for me pleeeese  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 08, 2013, 06:05:27 AM
Homeland #10

Holy fuckety-fuck!  eeek: Shocked: eeek:  Shocked: eeek:

Don't forget to record it for me pleeeese  cloud9:

All recorded...  Thumbs:

You need to get something to play it on tho.... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 09, 2013, 03:15:15 PM
Ross Noble ..things (stand-up ) absolute shite ..only watched 20 mins...... noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 09, 2013, 06:24:20 PM
Ross Noble ..things (stand-up ) absolute shite ..only watched 20 mins...... noooo:
ta

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on December 09, 2013, 11:37:11 PM
Homeland #10

Holy fuckety-fuck!  eeek: Shocked: eeek:  Shocked: eeek:

Don't forget to record it for me pleeeese  cloud9:

All recorded...  Thumbs:

You need to get something to play it on tho.... ::)

Laptop  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on December 10, 2013, 09:23:17 AM
Homeland #10

Holy fuckety-fuck!  eeek: Shocked: eeek:  Shocked: eeek:

Don't forget to record it for me pleeeese  cloud9:

All recorded...  Thumbs:

You need to get something to play it on tho.... ::)

Laptop  rubschin:

Quote from: Tommy Cooper
"What am I going to play it on?"

"How about Thursday?"
cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 27, 2013, 07:37:10 PM
Just watching Rush - most excellent!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 27, 2013, 07:45:19 PM
Just watching Rush - most excellent!  Thumbs:

 rubschin:  Liverpool footy player.....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 27, 2013, 07:51:58 PM
Just watching Rush - most excellent!  Thumbs:

 rubschin:  Liverpool footy player.....

Mong... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 27, 2013, 08:07:19 PM
Awesome film!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 27, 2013, 08:10:29 PM
Awesome film!  Thumbs:

Plenty of goals....... Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 27, 2013, 08:31:53 PM
Awesome film!  Thumbs:

Plenty of goals....... Thumbs:

doh:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 27, 2013, 08:42:41 PM
Watching extras .......got the box set for chrimbo........ cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 29, 2013, 08:39:52 AM
Started watching Ray Donovan (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2249007/) last night - was quite good....  Thumbs:

A common failure of police/prison drama was repeated tho... When Micky Donovan is released from the cupboard prison after 20 years he collects his sorry little brown bag of belongings from 'reception' before he can go...

The first thing he does is to take his watch out of the bag, slip it on his wrist and close the clasp...

I can't help but think that after 20 years the watch would a) probably not fit and b) would need a little looking at to remind yourself how the clasp worked...

Or is it just me that gets annoyed by trivial detail like that....?  redface:

What do you think Baldy...?

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Baldy on December 29, 2013, 08:46:40 AM
Started watching Ray Donovan (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2249007/) last night - was quite good....  Thumbs:

A common failure of police/prison drama was repeated tho... When Micky Donovan is released from the cupboard prison after 20 years he collects his sorry little brown bag of belongings from 'reception' before he can go...

The first thing he does is to take his watch out of the bag, slip it on his wrist and close the clasp...

I can't help but think that after 20 years the watch would a) probably not fit and b) would need a little looking at to remind yourself how the clasp worked...

Or is it just me that gets annoyed by trivial detail like that....?  redface:

What do you think Baldy...?

I would not know.  Shrugs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 29, 2013, 01:14:57 PM
Started watching Ray Donovan (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2249007/) last night - was quite good....  Thumbs:

A common failure of police/prison drama was repeated tho... When Micky Donovan is released from the cupboard prison after 20 years he collects his sorry little brown bag of belongings from 'reception' before he can go...

The first thing he does is to take his watch out of the bag, slip it on his wrist and close the clasp...

I can't help but think that after 20 years the watch would a) probably not fit and b) would need a little looking at to remind yourself how the clasp worked...

Or is it just me that gets annoyed by trivial detail like that....?  redface:

What do you think Baldy...?

I would not know.  Shrugs:

He can't tell time ........
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 29, 2013, 01:39:04 PM
Started watching Ray Donovan (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2249007/) last night - was quite good....  Thumbs:

A common failure of police/prison drama was repeated tho... When Micky Donovan is released from the cupboard prison after 20 years he collects his sorry little brown bag of belongings from 'reception' before he can go...

The first thing he does is to take his watch out of the bag, slip it on his wrist and close the clasp...

I can't help but think that after 20 years the watch would a) probably not fit and b) would need a little looking at to remind yourself how the clasp worked...

Or is it just me that gets annoyed by trivial detail like that....?  redface:

What do you think Baldy...?

I would not know.  Shrugs:

He can't tell time ........

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 29, 2013, 01:42:58 PM
Started watching Ray Donovan (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2249007/) last night - was quite good....  Thumbs:

A common failure of police/prison drama was repeated tho... When Micky Donovan is released from the cupboard prison after 20 years he collects his sorry little brown bag of belongings from 'reception' before he can go...

The first thing he does is to take his watch out of the bag, slip it on his wrist and close the clasp...

I can't help but think that after 20 years the watch would a) probably not fit and b) would need a little looking at to remind yourself how the clasp worked...

Or is it just me that gets annoyed by trivial detail like that....?  redface:

What do you think Baldy...?

I would not know.  Shrugs:

He can't tell time ........

 lol: lol: lol:

Ge said   he did time......
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 29, 2013, 01:46:33 PM
Started watching Ray Donovan (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2249007/) last night - was quite good....  Thumbs:

A common failure of police/prison drama was repeated tho... When Micky Donovan is released from the cupboard prison after 20 years he collects his sorry little brown bag of belongings from 'reception' before he can go...

The first thing he does is to take his watch out of the bag, slip it on his wrist and close the clasp...

I can't help but think that after 20 years the watch would a) probably not fit and b) would need a little looking at to remind yourself how the clasp worked...

Or is it just me that gets annoyed by trivial detail like that....?  redface:

What do you think Baldy...?

I would not know.  Shrugs:

He can't tell time ........

 lol: lol: lol:

Ge said   he did time......

in the cupboard like....  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Adventure on December 29, 2013, 02:21:33 PM
Started watching Ray Donovan (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2249007/) last night - was quite good....  Thumbs:

A common failure of police/prison drama was repeated tho... When Micky Donovan is released from the cupboard prison after 20 years he collects his sorry little brown bag of belongings from 'reception' before he can go...

The first thing he does is to take his watch out of the bag, slip it on his wrist and close the clasp...

I can't help but think that after 20 years the watch would a) probably not fit and b) would need a little looking at to remind yourself how the clasp worked...

Or is it just me that gets annoyed by trivial detail like that....?  redface:


You need to get out more, or find a meaningful hobby

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 10, 2014, 03:53:38 PM
Last chrissy present arrived today  cloud9:.....Bill Hicks- agent of evolution .........will update when read .... Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 10, 2014, 03:55:14 PM
Last chrissy present arrived today  cloud9:.....Bill Hicks- agent of evolution .........will update when I learn to read .... Thumbs:

 whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 10, 2014, 03:56:52 PM
Last chrissy present arrived today  cloud9:.....Bill Hicks- agent of evolution .........will update when I learn to read .... Thumbs:

 whistle:

 evil:   
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Baldy on January 10, 2014, 10:31:41 PM
Last chrissy present arrived today  cloud9:.....Bill Hicks- agent of evolution .........will update when I learn to read .... Thumbs:

 whistle:

 lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 10, 2014, 11:01:52 PM
Last chrissy present arrived today  cloud9:.....Bill Hicks- agent of evolution .........will update when I learn to read .... Thumbs:

 whistle:

 lol: lol:

 cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 10, 2014, 11:21:40 PM
Are there any pictures in it for you to enjoy Apey?  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Baldy on January 11, 2014, 07:21:48 PM
Are there any pictures in it for you to enjoy Apey?  whistle:

Cartoons you say?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 13, 2014, 05:51:13 PM
Just watching Benefits Street....  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 13, 2014, 05:52:44 PM
Just watching Benefits Street....  eeek:

Read about it ....any good......... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 13, 2014, 05:55:47 PM
Just watching Benefits Street....  eeek:

Read about it ....any good......... rubschin:

Yep, you would fit in well.

No money required.  ;)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 13, 2014, 05:57:23 PM
Just watching Benefits Street....  eeek:

Read about it ....any good......... rubschin:

It is fucking outrageous!  cussing:

The TV will be lucky to survive the end of this I tells ya!  Angry9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 13, 2014, 05:59:42 PM
Just watching Benefits Street....  eeek:

Read about it ....any good......... rubschin:

Yep, you would fit in well.

No money required.  ;)

 rubschin:  never had benefits before .....except with friends.... whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on January 13, 2014, 06:15:49 PM
JUGS and dumplings  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 13, 2014, 06:42:09 PM
Just watching Benefits Street....  eeek:

Read about it ....any good......... rubschin:

Worth a watch!  Thumbs:

I'm fucking mad now tho!  cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 13, 2014, 07:19:19 PM
Total scum  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 13, 2014, 07:21:15 PM
Total scum  noooo:

No holiday for you this year....... noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 13, 2014, 07:24:17 PM
Total scum  noooo:

I know!  cussing:

I've never had 1p off the state and have contributed Bazillions in VAT, tax and NI....

This lot are the reverse - never worked, living off the state, thieving... Never contributed 1p...

Yet they all have fags, Sky TV, booze, designer clothes (nicked prolly) and fucking great flat screen telly boxes!  Banghead

The whole fucking street of them!  cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 13, 2014, 07:28:32 PM
Total scum  noooo:

I know!  cussing:

I've never had 1p off the state and have contributed Bazillions in VAT, tax and NI....

This lot are the reverse - never worked, living off the state, thieving... Never contributed 1p...

Yet they all have fags, Sky TV, booze, designer clothes (nicked prolly) and fucking great flat screen telly boxes!  Banghead

The whole fucking street of them!  cussing:

Zactly ........ cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on January 13, 2014, 07:29:38 PM
Total scum  noooo:

I know!  cussing:

I've never had 1p off the state and have contributed Bazillions in VAT, tax and NI....

This lot are the reverse - never worked, living off the state, thieving... Never contributed 1p...

Yet they all have fags, Sky TV, booze, designer clothes (nicked prolly) and fucking great flat screen telly boxes!  Banghead

The whole fucking street of them!  cussing:

Pamblis?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 13, 2014, 07:34:49 PM
Gonna watch it now ......... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 13, 2014, 07:35:25 PM
Gonna watch it now ......... rubschin:

Have booze ready!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 13, 2014, 07:37:09 PM
Gonna watch it now ......... rubschin:

Have booze ready!  Thumbs:

A drink you say......... whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 13, 2014, 07:41:08 PM
Gonna watch it now ......... rubschin:

Have booze ready!  Thumbs:

A drink you say......... whistle:

Indeed.... I saved the tellybox with Lidl €1.77  Merlot....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 13, 2014, 07:44:33 PM
Gonna watch it now ......... rubschin:

Have booze ready!  Thumbs:

A drink you say......... whistle:

Indeed.... I saved the tellybox with Lidl €1.77  Merlot....  cloud9:

Only 5 minutes in............ cussing: cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 13, 2014, 07:47:23 PM
Gonna watch it now ......... rubschin:

Have booze ready!  Thumbs:

A drink you say......... whistle:

Indeed.... I saved the tellybox with Lidl €1.77  Merlot....  cloud9:

Only 5 minutes in............ cussing: cussing:

It gets worserer....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 13, 2014, 07:49:34 PM
Gonna watch it now ......... rubschin:

Have booze ready!  Thumbs:

A drink you say......... whistle:

Indeed.... I saved the tellybox with Lidl €1.77  Merlot....  cloud9:

Only 5 minutes in............ cussing: cussing:

It gets worserer....  noooo:

How the fuck can it ....... cussing:  I don't have a plasma screen tv........ cussing:

Miss T is gonna explode ...I think....... noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 13, 2014, 07:52:22 PM
Gonna watch it now ......... rubschin:

Have booze ready!  Thumbs:

A drink you say......... whistle:

Indeed.... I saved the tellybox with Lidl €1.77  Merlot....  cloud9:

Only 5 minutes in............ cussing: cussing:

It gets worserer....  noooo:

How the fuck can it ....... cussing:  I don't have a plasma screen tv........ cussing:

Miss T is gonna explode ...I think....... noooo:

Shoplifting is next....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 13, 2014, 08:02:11 PM
Gonna watch it now ......... rubschin:

Have booze ready!  Thumbs:

A drink you say......... whistle:

Indeed.... I saved the tellybox with Lidl €1.77  Merlot....  cloud9:

Only 5 minutes in............ cussing: cussing:

It gets worserer....  noooo:

How the fuck can it ....... cussing:  I don't have a plasma screen tv........ cussing:

Miss T is gonna explode ...I think....... noooo:

Shoplifting is next....  noooo:

 cussing: cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 13, 2014, 08:02:55 PM
Gonna watch it now ......... rubschin:

Have booze ready!  Thumbs:

A drink you say......... whistle:

Indeed.... I saved the tellybox with Lidl €1.77  Merlot....  cloud9:

Only 5 minutes in............ cussing: cussing:

It gets worserer....  noooo:

How the fuck can it ....... cussing:  I don't have a plasma screen tv........ cussing:

Miss T is gonna explode ...I think....... noooo:

Shoplifting is next....  noooo:

 cussing: cussing:

It gets worserer....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 13, 2014, 09:05:25 PM
Dey have hooman rights ...poor things....benefits being cut how are they meant to live etc etc etc. I know lets go and sit on the communal sofa in the middle of the street and watch the drug dealing wankers drive past  cussing:

Oh and if I was Mr George at Asda I would positively refuse to deliver to any of them houses. Feckin walk to get your doughnuts you bunch of oxygen wasting scum  cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 13, 2014, 09:07:31 PM
Dey have hooman rights ...poor things....benefits being cut how are they meant to live etc etc etc. I know lets go and sit on the communal sofa in the middle of the street and watch the drug dealing wankers drive past  cussing:

Oh and if I was Mr George at Asda I would positively refuse to deliver to any of them houses. Feckin walk to get your doughnuts you bunch of oxygen wasting scum  cussing:

 Thumbs:  they look better off than me......... noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Baldy on January 13, 2014, 09:09:10 PM
Dey have hooman rights ...poor things....benefits being cut how are they meant to live etc etc etc. I know lets go and sit on the communal sofa in the middle of the street and watch the drug dealing wankers drive past  cussing:

Oh and if I was Mr George at Asda I would positively refuse to deliver to any of them houses. Feckin walk to get your doughnuts you bunch of oxygen wasting scum  cussing:

 Thumbs:  they look better off than me......... noooo:

Yep.  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on January 26, 2014, 08:44:03 PM
Just started reading Albert Speer's "Inside the Third Reich". Gripping stuff  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 11, 2014, 12:52:44 PM
Watched Captain Phillips (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1535109/) on the plane - most excellent!  Thumbs:

Hanks is staggeringly good in it!
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 18, 2014, 04:56:32 PM
Just watching Reasonable Doubt (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2304953/).... most excellent so far....  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 18, 2014, 05:57:51 PM
Holy Fuck!  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 18, 2014, 06:24:21 PM
Great film!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 18, 2014, 07:33:06 PM
Watching Philomena....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on February 18, 2014, 07:36:07 PM
Watching Philomena....
Tom Hanks is very good in that.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 19, 2014, 04:59:04 PM
Watching Philomena (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2431286/) again as the copy I had yesterday was gubbed like....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 19, 2014, 05:44:43 PM
Dench + Coogan = absolute magic.....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 19, 2014, 06:42:48 PM
Awesome!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on February 22, 2014, 01:57:48 PM
Watching Philomena....
Tom Hanks is very good in that.

 drumroll:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 22, 2014, 04:34:44 PM
Apollo 13  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Uncle Mort on February 23, 2014, 08:45:12 AM
Apollo 13  ::)

Wot?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 23, 2014, 09:23:06 AM
Apollo 13  ::)

Double-six-and-a-bit!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 27, 2014, 06:33:07 PM
Watching Rush again.....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on February 27, 2014, 06:37:38 PM
Watching Rush again.....  cloud9:

For an hour..... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 27, 2014, 08:01:40 PM
Watching Rush again.....  cloud9:

For an hour..... rubschin:

::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 04, 2014, 06:33:44 PM
Watching The Wolf of Wall Street....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Baldy on March 04, 2014, 06:47:09 PM
Watching The Wolf of Wall Street....  cloud9:

Saw it last night.  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 04, 2014, 07:48:09 PM
Watching The Wolf of Wall Street....  cloud9:

Saw it last night.  Thumbs:

Most excellent - 3 hours long tho!  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 05, 2014, 05:11:35 PM
Watching The Book Thief.....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 05, 2014, 06:38:46 PM
I think I have something in my eye like....  sad24:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 05, 2014, 06:40:40 PM
I think I have something in my eye like....  sad24:

LL' s finger....... noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 05, 2014, 06:41:21 PM
I think I have something in my eye like....  sad24:

LL' s finger....... noooo:


happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 06, 2014, 09:40:11 AM
Watched Blue Jasmine last night . :thumbsup:
Excellent performance from Cate Blanchett ....and great characters  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 06, 2014, 10:12:43 AM
Watched Blue Jasmine last night . :thumbsup:
Excellent performance from Cate Blanchett ....and great characters  :thumbsup:
Usually avoid Woody Allen films but from that ^ maybe this one when it's on Sky
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 06, 2014, 11:58:07 AM
Yes you can tell its a Woody Allen production straight away but the characters are interesting and the pace of the story is quite good for him
Title: Re: The All New Book &amp; DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 06, 2014, 03:10:32 PM
Already on Sky on pay per view it seems. Depends how tight fisted I am
Title: Re: The All New Book &amp; DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 06, 2014, 03:23:51 PM
Already on Sky on pay per view it seems. Depends how tight fisted I am

I hear The World Origami championships are going to be on pay per view this year....?










I'll get me coat....  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on March 06, 2014, 03:32:41 PM
I like that on pizza  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 06, 2014, 03:34:50 PM
I like that on pizza  cloud9:

Pay per view....?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on March 06, 2014, 03:35:48 PM
Oregano  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 06, 2014, 03:37:06 PM
Oregano  ::)

Oh....  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on March 06, 2014, 03:41:53 PM
I am surrounded by idiots  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 06, 2014, 04:20:42 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2574610/Buy-White-Dees-record-come-OFF-benefits-Agent-claims-cash-rap-let-stop-scrounging-state-joins-world-tour-France.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2574610/Buy-White-Dees-record-come-OFF-benefits-Agent-claims-cash-rap-let-stop-scrounging-state-joins-world-tour-France.html)

When is BM's birthday...... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 06, 2014, 04:28:09 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2574610/Buy-White-Dees-record-come-OFF-benefits-Agent-claims-cash-rap-let-stop-scrounging-state-joins-world-tour-France.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2574610/Buy-White-Dees-record-come-OFF-benefits-Agent-claims-cash-rap-let-stop-scrounging-state-joins-world-tour-France.html)

When is BM's birthday...... rubschin:

 noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 06, 2014, 04:30:27 PM
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2574610/Buy-White-Dees-record-come-OFF-benefits-Agent-claims-cash-rap-let-stop-scrounging-state-joins-world-tour-France.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2574610/Buy-White-Dees-record-come-OFF-benefits-Agent-claims-cash-rap-let-stop-scrounging-state-joins-world-tour-France.html)

When is BM's birthday...... rubschin:

 noooo:

Ungrateful..... whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 06, 2014, 05:51:37 PM
I am surrounded by idiots  ::)
You are surrounded with mirrors you say
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Baldy on March 06, 2014, 05:57:24 PM
I am surrounded by idiots  ::)
You are surrounded with mirrors you say

 lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on March 06, 2014, 05:58:50 PM
 evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 06, 2014, 07:22:03 PM
Just watched Hope Springs....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Baldy on March 06, 2014, 07:24:19 PM
Just watched Hope Springs....  cloud9:

Did it go on for a long time?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 06, 2014, 07:27:49 PM
Just watched Hope Springs....  cloud9:

Did it go on for a long time?  rubschin:

 drumroll:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on March 06, 2014, 08:21:45 PM
Just watched Hope Springs....  cloud9:

Did it go on for a long time?  rubschin:

 drumroll: drumroll:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 07, 2014, 01:15:43 PM
Just watched Hope Springs....  cloud9:

Did it go on for a long time?  rubschin:

 drumroll: drumroll:
drumroll:  drumroll:  drumroll:   lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 07, 2014, 08:49:05 PM
just watched Osage county.... Streep & Roberts = magic!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on March 07, 2014, 10:40:00 PM
Just watched Hope Springs....  cloud9:

Did it go on for a long time?  rubschin:

 drumroll: drumroll:
drumroll:  drumroll:  drumroll:   lol:
drumroll: drumroll: drumroll: drumroll:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 10, 2014, 07:48:50 PM
Watching Saving Mr. Banks....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on March 10, 2014, 07:53:06 PM
Euphemistic porn?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 10, 2014, 07:53:33 PM
Watching Saving Mr. Banks....  cloud9:


A Cypriot film...... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on March 10, 2014, 08:44:49 PM
 drumroll: point:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 10, 2014, 09:00:28 PM
Watching Saving Mr. Banks....  cloud9:

Wonderful.... just wonderful....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 12, 2014, 07:05:58 PM
Just watched Blue Jasmine....  rubschin:

Great acting.... but I didn't really feel it ever went anywhere.....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 12, 2014, 07:08:01 PM
Just watched Blue Jasmine....  rubschin:

Great acting.... but I didn't really feel it ever went anywhere.....  noooo:

Woody .... noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 12, 2014, 07:09:53 PM
Just watched Blue Jasmine....  rubschin:

Great acting.... but I didn't really feel it ever went anywhere.....  noooo:

Woody .... noooo:

It didn't feel Woody at all (IMHO)....

It was certainly well directed but lacked any point.... (IMHO)....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Baldy on March 12, 2014, 07:14:01 PM
Just watched Blue Jasmine....  rubschin:

Great acting.... but I didn't really feel it ever went anywhere.....  noooo:

Woody .... noooo:

Porn?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 12, 2014, 07:17:09 PM
Just watched Blue Jasmine....  rubschin:

Great acting.... but I didn't really feel it ever went anywhere.....  noooo:

Woody .... noooo:

Porn?  rubschin:

You have a one-track mind!  Spank2: Spank2: Spank2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 12, 2014, 07:21:57 PM
Just watched Blue Jasmine....  rubschin:

Great acting.... but I didn't really feel it ever went anywhere.....  noooo:

Woody .... noooo:


(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs22.postimg.org%2Fqdaptdfel%2FFIG_IPN_5250_01.jpg&hash=4dc828e211074d9c0d1937c7ac6996f0bf4c534d) (http://postimg.org/image/qdaptdfel/)

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Baldy on March 12, 2014, 07:26:25 PM
Just watched Blue Jasmine....  rubschin:

Great acting.... but I didn't really feel it ever went anywhere.....  noooo:

Woody .... noooo:

Porn?  rubschin:

You have a one-track mind!  Spank2: Spank2: Spank2:

 redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 12, 2014, 08:24:41 PM
Just watched Blue Jasmine....  rubschin:

Great acting.... but I didn't really feel it ever went anywhere.....  noooo:

Woody .... noooo:

Porn?  rubschin:

You have a one-track mind!  Spank2: Spank2: Spank2:

The words pot, kettle and black spring to mind  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 12, 2014, 08:27:46 PM
Just watched Blue Jasmine....  rubschin:

Great acting.... but I didn't really feel it ever went anywhere.....  noooo:

Woody .... noooo:

Porn?  rubschin:

You have a one-track mind!  Spank2: Spank2: Spank2:

The words pot, kettle and black spring to mind  rubschin:

Baldy has prob watched that porno too..... noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Baldy on March 12, 2014, 08:29:25 PM
Just watched Blue Jasmine....  rubschin:

Great acting.... but I didn't really feel it ever went anywhere.....  noooo:

Woody .... noooo:

Porn?  rubschin:

You have a one-track mind!  Spank2: Spank2: Spank2:

The words pot, kettle and black spring to mind  rubschin:

Baldy has prob watched that porno too..... noooo:

Nope, never watched it......I was in it though.  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on March 12, 2014, 08:49:56 PM
Just watched Blue Jasmine....  rubschin:

Great acting.... but I didn't really feel it ever went anywhere.....  noooo:

Woody .... noooo:

Porn?  rubschin:

You have a one-track mind!  Spank2: Spank2: Spank2:

The words pot, kettle and black spring to mind  rubschin:

Baldy has prob watched that porno too..... noooo:

Nope, never watched it......I was in it though.  Thumbs:

You was it  eeek: Thought I recognised the head  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 13, 2014, 08:55:05 AM
Just watched Blue Jasmine....  rubschin:

Great acting.... but I didn't really feel it ever went anywhere.....  noooo:

Woody .... noooo:

Porn?  rubschin:

You have a one-track mind!  Spank2: Spank2: Spank2:

The words pot, kettle and black spring to mind  rubschin:

Baldy has prob watched that porno too..... noooo:

Nope, never watched it......I was in it though.  Thumbs:

You was it  eeek: Thought I recognised the head  whistle:

Spank2: Spank2: Spank2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 13, 2014, 10:16:26 AM
Just watched Blue Jasmine....  rubschin:

Great acting.... but I didn't really feel it ever went anywhere.....  noooo:

Woody .... noooo:

Porn?  rubschin:

You have a one-track mind!  Spank2: Spank2: Spank2:

The words pot, kettle and black spring to mind  rubschin:

Baldy has prob watched that porno too..... noooo:

Nope, never watched it......I was in it though.  Thumbs:

You was it  eeek: Thought I recognised the head  whistle:

Spank2: Spank2: Spank2:

You started it by watching a blue film... whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 13, 2014, 10:42:52 AM
Just watched Blue Jasmine....  rubschin:

Great acting.... but I didn't really feel it ever went anywhere.....  noooo:

Woody .... noooo:

Porn?  rubschin:

You have a one-track mind!  Spank2: Spank2: Spank2:

The words pot, kettle and black spring to mind  rubschin:

Baldy has prob watched that porno too..... noooo:

Nope, never watched it......I was in it though.  Thumbs:

You was it  eeek: Thought I recognised the head  whistle:

Spank2: Spank2: Spank2:

You started it by watching a blue film... whistle:

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 13, 2014, 06:54:54 PM
Just watched American Hustle - utter, utter shite.....

Great soundtrack tho!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Baldy on March 13, 2014, 10:21:27 PM
Just watched American Hustle - utter, utter shite.....

Great soundtrack tho!  Thumbs:

'Warty Roy' in the Rugby Arms to me to download it.......I will give it a miss.  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 14, 2014, 08:00:28 AM
Just watched American Hustle - utter, utter shite.....

Great soundtrack tho!  Thumbs:

'Warty Roy' in the Rugby Arms to me to download it.......I will give it a miss.  Thumbs:

 Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 15, 2014, 06:53:57 PM
Just watched the Counsellor...

It is either a very sophisticated film that I am too stupid to appreciate or pretentious shite.....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on March 15, 2014, 06:57:54 PM
The former  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 15, 2014, 07:00:22 PM
 noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 15, 2014, 07:01:03 PM
 cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 15, 2014, 07:25:26 PM
Miss T has never seen defence of the realm ..... Shocked:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 15, 2014, 07:25:52 PM
Quote
The Counsellor is a film with one aim, to win as many Oscars as it can. The only problem with this overly ambitious aim? It isn't any good despite the A-List director and all-star cast. The main problem of this film can be summed up in one word, boring, because that's exactly what this film is.

At 117 minutes long this film felt like it was 3 hours long film. To be honest I hadn't a clue what the plot was about before seeing this film and I still only have a vague idea. It seems the counsellor as everyone calls him including his girlfriend is getting involved in a drug deal with Javier Bardem and gets the money from Brad Pitt. In a completely separate incident, someone steals a shipment of drugs from The Cartel. The Cartel believes that it was the counsellor as he made a phone call to get the son of his court appointed client out of prison. The end.

Michael Fassbender does some excellent acting as the Counsellor and if the sole reason I went to see films were the acting then I would highly recommend this. Javier Bardems hair is brilliant, I like the style as the fact that he had two cheetahs, always was partying and had loads of nice cars didn't really drive home to me the fact that this guy lives carefree and dangerously. Brad Pitt is also great as the guy who at the start of the film tells the counsellor not to write stuff down but after one night with a beautiful woman gives over all his bank account details.

Cameron Diaz and Penelope Cruz have little to do. Although, Cameron Diaz does at one point in the film go to church.

Also, this film contains some of the most pointless cameos ever; the cameos are so pointless that I think the actors have just been given small roles. In hindsight, I don't think they were cameos. Anyway, look out for Breaking Bad's Hank Schrader and ER's Dr. Luka Kovac.

Overall, The Counsellor is one of those boring pretentious films you always see around Oscar season only when the Oscars do come around this film is unlikely to be nominated in anyway as it is overly boring with a story that doesn't engage at all. In the end you simply don't care what happens to any of the characters.

See!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 15, 2014, 07:28:02 PM
Quote
The Counsellor is a film with one aim, to win as many Oscars as it can. The only problem with this overly ambitious aim? It isn't any good despite the A-List director and all-star cast. The main problem of this film can be summed up in one word, boring, because that's exactly what this film is.

At 117 minutes long this film felt like it was 3 hours long film. To be honest I hadn't a clue what the plot was about before seeing this film and I still only have a vague idea. It seems the counsellor as everyone calls him including his girlfriend is getting involved in a drug deal with Javier Bardem and gets the money from Brad Pitt. In a completely separate incident, someone steals a shipment of drugs from The Cartel. The Cartel believes that it was the counsellor as he made a phone call to get the son of his court appointed client out of prison. The end.

Michael Fassbender does some excellent acting as the Counsellor and if the sole reason I went to see films were the acting then I would highly recommend this. Javier Bardems hair is brilliant, I like the style as the fact that he had two cheetahs, always was partying and had loads of nice cars didn't really drive home to me the fact that this guy lives carefree and dangerously. Brad Pitt is also great as the guy who at the start of the film tells the counsellor not to write stuff down but after one night with a beautiful woman gives over all his bank account details.

Cameron Diaz and Penelope Cruz have little to do. Although, Cameron Diaz does at one point in the film go to church.

Also, this film contains some of the most pointless cameos ever; the cameos are so pointless that I think the actors have just been given small roles. In hindsight, I don't think they were cameos. Anyway, look out for Breaking Bad's Hank Schrader and ER's Dr. Luka Kovac.

Overall, The Counsellor is one of those boring pretentious films you always see around Oscar season only when the Oscars do come around this film is unlikely to be nominated in anyway as it is overly boring with a story that doesn't engage at all. In the end you simply don't care what happens to any of the characters
Nick from Nottingham
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See!  cloud9:

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 16, 2014, 08:11:31 PM
6 + 6 Years a Slave.... most excellent....  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 16, 2014, 08:14:35 PM
6 + 6 Years a Slave.... most excellent....  Thumbs:

Bought a 2nd copy ....... whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 16, 2014, 08:16:20 PM
6 + 6 Years a Slave.... most excellent....  Thumbs:

Bought a 2nd copy ....... whistle:

Indeed.... *winks*
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 16, 2014, 08:18:02 PM
6 + 6 Years a Slave.... most excellent....  Thumbs:

Bought a 2nd copy ....... whistle:

Indeed.... *winks*

Installments........ Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 16, 2014, 08:20:08 PM
6 + 6 Years a Slave.... most excellent....  Thumbs:

Bought a 2nd copy ....... whistle:

Indeed.... *winks*

Installments........ Thumbs:

 whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on March 16, 2014, 11:59:12 PM
6 + 6 Years a Slave.... most excellent....  Thumbs:

Double-six!  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 17, 2014, 07:17:54 AM
6 + 6 Years a Slave.... most excellent....  Thumbs:

Double-six!  lol:

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on March 20, 2014, 11:08:21 PM
Just watch Clint's Gran Torino  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Baldy on March 20, 2014, 11:10:50 PM
Just watch Clint's Gran Torino  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Is that a Spanish porno?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on March 20, 2014, 11:11:17 PM
 ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 21, 2014, 05:43:15 AM
Just watch Clint's Gran Torino  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 30, 2014, 04:35:31 PM
Gonna watch Gravity.....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 30, 2014, 04:37:49 PM
Gonna watch Gravity.....

Awaits jokes...... Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 30, 2014, 04:39:31 PM
Derek season 2 on soon........ Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on March 30, 2014, 05:35:05 PM
Moonraker on the tellybox

"I think he's attempting re entry, sir!"

 happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 30, 2014, 06:21:24 PM
Gravity - utter shite.... Wankah:

Completely full of unbelieveability....  noooo:

I'm glad I didn't pay for it.....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 30, 2014, 08:10:44 PM
Gravity - utter shite.... Wankah:

Completely full of unbelieveability....  noooo:

I'm glad I didn't pay for it.....
You watched it in 2D didn't you
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 30, 2014, 08:12:20 PM
Gravity - utter shite.... Wankah:

Completely full of unbelieveability....  noooo:

I'm glad I didn't pay for it.....
You watched it in 2D didn't you

He doesn't know which class he is in ....... noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 30, 2014, 08:19:11 PM
Gravity - utter shite.... Wankah:

Completely full of unbelieveability....  noooo:

I'm glad I didn't pay for it.....
You watched it in 2D didn't you

He doesn't know which class he is in ....... noooo:

 lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 30, 2014, 08:44:51 PM
Gravity - utter shite.... Wankah:

Completely full of unbelieveability....  noooo:

I'm glad I didn't pay for it.....
You watched it in 2D didn't you

He doesn't know which class he is in ....... noooo:

 lol:

LL checks the tags in his clothes..... whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 31, 2014, 06:57:06 AM
Gravity - utter shite.... Wankah:

Completely full of unbelieveability....  noooo:

I'm glad I didn't pay for it.....
You watched it in 2D didn't you

I did...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 31, 2014, 07:22:36 AM
Gravity - utter shite.... Wankah:

Completely full of unbelieveability....  noooo:

I'm glad I didn't pay for it.....
You watched it in 2D didn't you

I did...
noooo:

It's full of things that are clearly impossible/unlikely to those that know a little about space science and history but surely that's what Science Fiction is all about.  IMHO it is just so realistic in 3D but I don't think it'd work on a second viewing as yes the basic plot and dialogue are thin.  So no 3D Blu Ray player for me just yet - even if they're under £70 now  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book &amp; DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 31, 2014, 05:43:35 PM
The Book of Bunny Suicides

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0340828994?pc_redir=1396073899&robot_redir=1

Wonderfully sick, they have a much thumbed and laughed over copy in one if the local tea rooms


(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F04%2F01%2Fnu4yre4e.jpg&hash=8fcac67ca9c1052ec238469f1bccc636d24c2324)


______________________________
Your local friendly heretic
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on April 07, 2014, 10:34:33 PM
Grand Budapest Hotel (still in cinemas)

Not your average film and not for everyone but we thought it was a great tongue in cheek yarn. 
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 18, 2014, 04:42:37 PM
Just watching Nebraska - most excellent!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 18, 2014, 06:46:23 PM
Just watching Nebraska - most excellent!  Thumbs:

Awesome!  cloud9: cloud9: cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 25, 2014, 06:49:09 PM
Just watched The talented Mr. Ripley - most excellent!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on April 25, 2014, 09:58:48 PM
Just watched The talented Mr. Ripley - most excellent!  cloud9:

 rubschin:  think I've seen it ........
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 28, 2014, 06:42:00 PM
Just watched Capote (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0379725/).... totally mesmerising movie....  cloud9:

Philip Seymour Hoffman was brilliantly good..... worthy:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on April 28, 2014, 06:49:20 PM
Just watched Capote (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0379725/).... totally mesmerising movie....  cloud9:

Philip Seymour Hoffman was brilliantly good..... worthy:

Also he is good in Charlie Wilsons war......
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 28, 2014, 06:53:46 PM
Just watched Capote (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0379725/).... totally mesmerising movie....  cloud9:

Philip Seymour Hoffman was brilliantly good..... worthy:

Also he is good in Charlie Wilsons war......

Was....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on April 28, 2014, 06:54:48 PM
Just watched Capote (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0379725/).... totally mesmerising movie....  cloud9:

Philip Seymour Hoffman was brilliantly good..... worthy:

Also he is good in Charlie Wilsons war......

Was....  noooo:

It's a wrap....... redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 07, 2014, 02:49:36 PM
Watched Searching For Sugar Man (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2125608/) last night.... absolutely stunning!  cloud9:

It completely qualifies for Barman's five thumbs up recommendation - great film!  Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:

Quote from: Amazon
In the late ‘60s, a musician was discovered in a Detroit bar by two celebrated producers who were struck by his soulful melodies and prophetic lyrics. They recorded an album that they believed was going to secure his reputation as one of the greatest recording artists of his generation. Despite overwhelming critical acclaim, the album bombed and the singer disappeared into obscurity amid rumors of a gruesome on-stage suicide. But a bootleg recording found its way into apartheid South Africa and, over the next two decades, it became a phenomenon. Two South African fans then set out to find out what really happened to their hero. Their investigation led them to a story more extraordinary than any of the existing myths about the artist known as Rodriguez. This is a film about hope, inspiration and the resonating power of music.

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 07, 2014, 10:25:13 PM
Watched Searching For Sugar Man (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2125608/) last night.... absolutely stunning!  cloud9:

It completely qualifies for Barman's five thumbs up recommendation - great film!  Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:

Quote from: Amazon
In the late ‘60s, a musician was discovered in a Detroit bar by two celebrated producers who were struck by his soulful melodies and prophetic lyrics. They recorded an album that they believed was going to secure his reputation as one of the greatest recording artists of his generation. Despite overwhelming critical acclaim, the album bombed and the singer disappeared into obscurity amid rumors of a gruesome on-stage suicide. But a bootleg recording found its way into apartheid South Africa and, over the next two decades, it became a phenomenon. Two South African fans then set out to find out what really happened to their hero. Their investigation led them to a story more extraordinary than any of the existing myths about the artist known as Rodriguez. This is a film about hope, inspiration and the resonating power of music.

 rubschin:  goes searching for download options
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 08, 2014, 12:22:52 AM
Watched Searching For Sugar Man (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2125608/) last night.... absolutely stunning!  cloud9:

It completely qualifies for Barman's five thumbs up recommendation - great film!  Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:

Quote from: Amazon
In the late ‘60s, a musician was discovered in a Detroit bar by two celebrated producers who were struck by his soulful melodies and prophetic lyrics. They recorded an album that they believed was going to secure his reputation as one of the greatest recording artists of his generation. Despite overwhelming critical acclaim, the album bombed and the singer disappeared into obscurity amid rumors of a gruesome on-stage suicide. But a bootleg recording found its way into apartheid South Africa and, over the next two decades, it became a phenomenon. Two South African fans then set out to find out what really happened to their hero. Their investigation led them to a story more extraordinary than any of the existing myths about the artist known as Rodriguez. This is a film about hope, inspiration and the resonating power of music.

 rubschin:  goes searching for download options
Well maybe Amazon Prime Video isn't such a rip off   ;D

Amazing story, superbly filmed.  Excellent tip Mr BM  :thumbsup:

Also worth a look at his official website http://www.sugarman.org/index.html (http://www.sugarman.org/index.html)

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on May 08, 2014, 12:29:22 AM
Watched Searching For Sugar Man (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2125608/) last night.... absolutely stunning!  cloud9:

It completely qualifies for Barman's five thumbs up recommendation - great film!  Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:

Quote from: Amazon
In the late ‘60s, a musician was discovered in a Detroit bar by two celebrated producers who were struck by his soulful melodies and prophetic lyrics. They recorded an album that they believed was going to secure his reputation as one of the greatest recording artists of his generation. Despite overwhelming critical acclaim, the album bombed and the singer disappeared into obscurity amid rumors of a gruesome on-stage suicide. But a bootleg recording found its way into apartheid South Africa and, over the next two decades, it became a phenomenon. Two South African fans then set out to find out what really happened to their hero. Their investigation led them to a story more extraordinary than any of the existing myths about the artist known as Rodriguez. This is a film about hope, inspiration and the resonating power of music.

 rubschin:  goes searching for download options
Well maybe Amazon Prime Video isn't such a rip off   ;D

Amazing story, superbly filmed.  Excellent tip Mr BM  :thumbsup:

Also worth a look at his official website http://www.sugarman.org/index.html (http://www.sugarman.org/index.html)

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 08, 2014, 06:25:02 AM
Watched Searching For Sugar Man (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2125608/) last night.... absolutely stunning!  cloud9:

It completely qualifies for Barman's five thumbs up recommendation - great film!  Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:

Quote from: Amazon
In the late ‘60s, a musician was discovered in a Detroit bar by two celebrated producers who were struck by his soulful melodies and prophetic lyrics. They recorded an album that they believed was going to secure his reputation as one of the greatest recording artists of his generation. Despite overwhelming critical acclaim, the album bombed and the singer disappeared into obscurity amid rumors of a gruesome on-stage suicide. But a bootleg recording found its way into apartheid South Africa and, over the next two decades, it became a phenomenon. Two South African fans then set out to find out what really happened to their hero. Their investigation led them to a story more extraordinary than any of the existing myths about the artist known as Rodriguez. This is a film about hope, inspiration and the resonating power of music.

 rubschin:  goes searching for download options
Well maybe Amazon Prime Video isn't such a rip off   ;D

Amazing story, superbly filmed.  Excellent tip Mr BM  :thumbsup:

Also worth a look at his official website http://www.sugarman.org/index.html (http://www.sugarman.org/index.html)

Oh brilliant! I'm so pleased you enjoyed it!  Thumbs:

I was listening to all of his music last night... stunning stuff....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 09, 2014, 05:25:06 PM
Watching The Monument Men (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2177771/)...

Utter shite so far.....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on May 09, 2014, 05:45:19 PM
Is LL dribbling?  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 09, 2014, 06:50:13 PM
Watching The Monument Men (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2177771/)...

Utter shite so far.....  noooo:

Well....  noooo:

It could have been such a good film....

...instead, it qualifies for Barman's three steaming turd rating.... turd: turd: turd:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 09, 2014, 07:05:06 PM
Watching The Monument Men (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2177771/)...

Utter shite so far.....  noooo:

Well....  noooo:

It could have been such a good film....

...instead, it qualifies for Barman's three steaming turd rating.... turd: turd: turd:

Always worth a peek at Wiki imho

Quote
Reception
The Monuments Men has received mixed to negative reviews. Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a 33% rating, with an average score of 5.2/10, based on 209 reviews. The site's consensus reads: "Its intentions are noble and its cast is impressive, but neither can compensate for The Monuments Men's stiffly nostalgic tone and curiously slack narrative

That's a flash way of saying  turd: turd: turd:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on May 09, 2014, 07:19:25 PM
BM has trubble reading  noooo:  (and with pooters)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 09, 2014, 07:20:30 PM
Watching The Monument Men (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2177771/)...

Utter shite so far.....  noooo:

Well....  noooo:

It could have been such a good film....

...instead, it qualifies for Barman's three steaming turd rating.... turd: turd: turd:

Always worth a peek at Wiki imho

Quote
Reception
The Monuments Men has received mixed to negative reviews. Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a 33% rating, with an average score of 5.2/10, based on 209 reviews. The site's consensus reads: "Its intentions are noble and its cast is impressive, but neither can compensate for The Monuments Men's stiffly nostalgic tone and curiously slack narrative

That's a flash way of saying  turd: turd: turd:

I like reading the Amazon reviews.... with hindsight, I should have checked them first....

Quote from: Amazon
Although it is curiously described as a thriller, it had all the makings of an interesting historical drama with a good dose of humour running through it with that cast, but it doesn't hit either side. One minute it felt like it was going in the direction of Saving Private Ryan and Schindlers List, but didnt have the gravitas or drama to pull it off, only to abruptly switch scenes which were more reminiscent of Indiana jones but without the humour or sense of adventure. By the time you revisit the "dramatic" scene you've forgotten where they are, what they're doing and why you should care. The music doesn't fit either. I sympathise with the composer because the film can't decide what it wants to be. Getting your teeth stuck into a single theme for long enough to illicit any sort of appropriate response from the audience would've been impossible for the composer.

I'm not sure three steaming turds is enough.....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 29, 2014, 04:58:41 PM
I am watching "Oh what a lovely war"....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on May 29, 2014, 05:03:27 PM
Gayer  point: point:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 29, 2014, 05:04:47 PM
Jealous you say Nick...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on May 29, 2014, 05:06:28 PM
 redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 29, 2014, 05:09:54 PM
Gayer  point: point:
hahahahahahaha!  point:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on May 29, 2014, 05:10:47 PM
This is getting complicated  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 29, 2014, 07:19:20 PM
Awesome film!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on June 03, 2014, 09:13:49 PM
Edge of Tomorrow

Yes I know it's a Tom Cruise film, yes i know it sort of uses the Groundhog Day device but for those that like SF action films it's a cracker with some clever twists.  Good use of 3D too.  And both Cruise and (Emily) Blunt are excellent.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 17, 2014, 06:48:39 PM
Just watched The Lego Movie (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1490017/) - awesome!  cloud9:

http://youtu.be/E8VUONhV9NY (http://youtu.be/E8VUONhV9NY)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on June 17, 2014, 06:50:14 PM
Did Teddy like it too?  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 17, 2014, 06:59:26 PM
Did Teddy like it too?  ::)

Oh yes!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on June 17, 2014, 07:01:23 PM
Just watched The Lego Movie (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1490017/) - awesome!  cloud9:

http://youtu.be/vx5n21zHPmate (http://youtu.be/vx5n21zHPmate)

 whatimage:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 17, 2014, 07:06:10 PM
Just watched The Lego Movie (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1490017/) - awesome!  cloud9:

http://youtu.be/vx5n21zHPmate (http://youtu.be/vx5n21zHPmate)

 whatimage:

try that like....  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on June 17, 2014, 07:14:58 PM
 whatimage: whatimage:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 17, 2014, 07:20:54 PM
whatimage: whatimage:

Oh well.... search for it yourself you lazy sod.... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on June 17, 2014, 07:22:24 PM
 point:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on June 17, 2014, 07:44:55 PM
whatimage: whatimage:
works fine here

try:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=E8VUONhV9NY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=E8VUONhV9NY)

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on June 17, 2014, 07:46:43 PM
We are dealing with a child  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 17, 2014, 07:51:03 PM
We are dealing with a child  noooo:

Indeed we are.... (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=the+lego+movie) ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on June 17, 2014, 07:59:28 PM
Bedtime  ::) ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 17, 2014, 08:03:14 PM
Bedtime  ::) ::) ::) ::)

Off you go then.... up the wooden hill to beddington...  pathead:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on June 17, 2014, 08:08:49 PM
Child  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 20, 2014, 09:24:24 PM
Just finished watching Sightseers from what I did record of the telly the other night

http://www.film4.com/reviews/2012/sightseers (http://www.film4.com/reviews/2012/sightseers)

Most amusing  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 21, 2014, 05:37:11 AM
Just finished watching Sightseers from what I did record of the telly the other night

http://www.film4.com/reviews/2012/sightseers (http://www.film4.com/reviews/2012/sightseers)

Most amusing  :thumbsup:

Downloaded!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on July 13, 2014, 06:50:46 PM
Going to watch Quartet as the rest of the household have football tuned in.  At least 90 minutes distraction from nurse and patient duties.   surrender:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on July 13, 2014, 06:53:45 PM
Going to watch Quartet as the rest of the household have football tuned in.  At least 90 minutes distraction from nurse and patient duties.   surrender:

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on July 13, 2014, 06:55:49 PM
Oh I am in charge of the drug chart an every thing.   surrender:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Baldy on July 13, 2014, 09:49:29 PM
Oh I am in charge of the drug chart an every thing.   surrender:

A bit of skunk for the smuggers please.  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 16, 2014, 01:10:27 PM
Oh I am in charge of the drug chart an every thing.   surrender:

A bit of skunk for the smuggers please.  Thumbs:

Is it a Barbecue?

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc09.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2Fi%2F2010%2F217%2F4%2Fd%2Fskunk_tail_4_wip_by_hikalu21.jpg&hash=03f566007bcfc0a9de5e5b425abb84e6b42ab153)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Baldy on July 16, 2014, 06:00:07 PM
Oh I am in charge of the drug chart an every thing.   surrender:

A bit of skunk for the smuggers please.  Thumbs:

Is it a Barbecue?

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffc09.deviantart.net%2Ffs71%2Fi%2F2010%2F217%2F4%2Fd%2Fskunk_tail_4_wip_by_hikalu21.jpg&hash=03f566007bcfc0a9de5e5b425abb84e6b42ab153)

Do try and keep up with the modern world owld chap.  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 16, 2014, 06:01:56 PM
He may have been the bastard on the A34 in some filthy Range Rover who tried to run me off the road earlier  evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 17, 2014, 05:50:31 PM
He may have been the bastard on the A34 in some filthy Range Rover who tried to run me off the road earlier  evil:
whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 17, 2014, 06:13:44 PM
He may have been the bastard on the A34 in some filthy Range Rover who tried to run me off the road earlier  evil:
whistle:

I can't imagine that your man would have allowed it to get filthy Mr. Darwin Sir....?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 18, 2014, 11:56:19 AM
He may have been the bastard on the A34 in some filthy Range Rover who tried to run me off the road earlier  evil:
whistle:

I can't imagine that your man would have allowed it to get filthy Mr. Darwin Sir....?

I had him take it to the car wash when I got back.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 18, 2014, 01:47:17 PM
He may have been the bastard on the A34 in some filthy Range Rover who tried to run me off the road earlier  evil:
whistle:

I can't imagine that your man would have allowed it to get filthy Mr. Darwin Sir....?

I had him take it to the car wash when I got back.

 Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 18, 2014, 02:45:28 PM
 cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 20, 2014, 07:11:09 PM
Just watched The Railway Man (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2058107/)... most excellent....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 21, 2014, 12:14:23 PM
Just watched The Railway Man (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2058107/)... most excellent....  cloud9:

 noooo: An easy mistake

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimgc.allpostersimages.com%2Fimages%2FP-473-488-90%2F36%2F3633%2F5VVEF00Z%2Fposters%2Fjenny-agutter.jpg&hash=b0a8bf5548555d6ad67bb1890d78e72f3518b1c4)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 07, 2014, 07:30:13 PM
Watching Grace of Monaco.... Wankah:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on August 08, 2014, 06:39:32 AM
Watching Grace of Monaco.... Wankah:

I don't remember that bit  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 08, 2014, 11:08:42 AM
Watching Grace of Monaco.... Wankah:

I don't remember that bit  rubschin:

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 08, 2014, 12:17:29 PM
Watching Grace of Monaco.... Wankah:

I don't remember that bit  rubschin:

He must have got the DVD from Baldy  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on August 08, 2014, 12:29:15 PM
Watching Grace of Monaco.... Wankah:

I don't remember that bit  rubschin:

He must have got the DVD from Baldy  rubschin:


 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 06, 2014, 06:50:52 PM
Just watched Sightseers.... Wankah:

Quote from: Amazon
Begins so well, subtle details of modern british life etc then falls into gross-out black comedy that is so cheap, you can neither laugh or take it seriously. In fact, it undoes all the good work it sets up at the beginning of the film by indulging itself in so many 'shocking' moments that it comes across as desperate to be cool. It's as funny and as 'shocking' as a 12 year old who has just discovered swearing. Embarrassing film and a massive waste of an opportunity for something greater. Not in the same league as so many other quality British films out there and certainly nowhere near the brilliant Nuts in May.

Despite it's indie quirks, Sightseers lacks joy and soul.

^^^ wot he said^^^
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 25, 2014, 05:27:17 PM
Just watching About Time (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2194499/) - most excellent so far....  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 25, 2014, 06:37:02 PM
Just watching About Time (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2194499/) - most excellent so far....  Thumbs:

Great filum!  Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on September 25, 2014, 06:39:06 PM
I bet LL is wishing she could go back and change things  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 25, 2014, 06:42:09 PM
I bet LL is wishing she could go back and change things  ::)

As am I.....  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on September 25, 2014, 06:44:09 PM
Got you doing chores, has she  happy100 happy100
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 25, 2014, 06:44:53 PM
Got you doing chores, has she  happy100 happy100

I was thinking of the day you requested to join the VP.....  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 25, 2014, 06:51:01 PM
Just watching About Time (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2194499/) - most excellent so far....  Thumbs:

Great filum!  Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:

http://youtu.be/T7A810duHvw (http://youtu.be/T7A810duHvw)

 cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on September 25, 2014, 06:54:22 PM
Nice knockers  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 25, 2014, 07:19:24 PM
Just watching About Time (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2194499/) - most excellent so far....  Thumbs:

Great filum!  Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:
:thumbsup:

I'm not alone then
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Uncle Mort on September 26, 2014, 01:30:59 PM
If you like time travel/what if type stories I'd recommend reading First Fifteen Lives of Harry August (http://www.amazon.co.uk/First-Fifteen-Lives-Harry-August/dp/0356502589/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1411738006&sr=1-1&keywords=the+first+fifteen+lives+of+harry+august).

As a rule I don't do recommendations but this was one of the best novels I've read in a long, long time.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 26, 2014, 02:40:55 PM
If you like time travel/what if type stories I'd recommend reading First Fifteen Lives of Harry August (http://www.amazon.co.uk/First-Fifteen-Lives-Harry-August/dp/0356502589/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1411738006&sr=1-1&keywords=the+first+fifteen+lives+of+harry+august).

As a rule I don't do recommendations but this was one of the best novels I've read in a long, long time.
Ta

£3 for Kindle, what's to lose?  Downloading now.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 26, 2014, 02:59:47 PM
If you like time travel/what if type stories I'd recommend reading First Fifteen Lives of Harry August (http://www.amazon.co.uk/First-Fifteen-Lives-Harry-August/dp/0356502589/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1411738006&sr=1-1&keywords=the+first+fifteen+lives+of+harry+august).

As a rule I don't do recommendations but this was one of the best novels I've read in a long, long time.
Ta

£3 for Kindle, what's to lose?  Downloading now.

Apey will soil himself......  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 26, 2014, 03:02:16 PM
. . .Apey will soil himself......  noooo:
rubschin: Gimme a clue, is that a fillum, a book or TV show?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on September 26, 2014, 09:07:24 PM
. . .Apey will soil himself......  noooo:
rubschin: Gimme a clue, is that a fillum, a book or TV show?

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 26, 2014, 09:39:00 PM
If you like time travel/what if type stories I'd recommend reading First Fifteen Lives of Harry August (http://www.amazon.co.uk/First-Fifteen-Lives-Harry-August/dp/0356502589/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1411738006&sr=1-1&keywords=the+first+fifteen+lives+of+harry+august).

As a rule I don't do recommendations but this was one of the best novels I've read in a long, long time.
Kindle says I'm 16% through.  Good read so far  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on September 27, 2014, 02:40:28 PM
. . .Apey will soil himself......  noooo:
rubschin: Gimme a clue, is that a fillum, a book or TV show?

 lol: lol: lol:

 evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 27, 2014, 03:19:25 PM
. . .Apey will soil himself......  noooo:
rubschin: Gimme a clue, is that a fillum, a book or TV show?

 lol: lol: lol:

 evil:

 point: point: point:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 27, 2014, 06:40:08 PM
Just watched A Million Ways to Die In The West (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2557490/)....

Most excellent!  Thumbs:

If you like Family Guy (http://www.fox.com/familyguy/) you'll love it....  cloud9:

...if you think it is shite then don't bother.....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on September 27, 2014, 06:57:57 PM
Just watched A Million Ways to Die In The West (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2557490/)....

Most excellent!  Thumbs:

If you like Family Guy (http://www.fox.com/familyguy/) you'll love it....  cloud9:

...if you think it is shite then don't bother.....  noooo:

It better be good.....Miss T is watching it while I go out.......
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 27, 2014, 06:59:33 PM
Just watched A Million Ways to Die In The West (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2557490/)....

Most excellent!  Thumbs:

If you like Family Guy (http://www.fox.com/familyguy/) you'll love it....  cloud9:

...if you think it is shite then don't bother.....  noooo:

It better be good.....Miss T is watching it while I go out.......

Does she like FG?  scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Baldy on September 27, 2014, 07:01:18 PM
Just watched A Million Ways to Die In The West (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2557490/)....

Most excellent!  Thumbs:

If you like Family Guy (http://www.fox.com/familyguy/) you'll love it....  cloud9:

...if you think it is shite then don't bother.....  noooo:

It better be good.....Miss T is watching it while I go out.......

Does she like FG?  scared2:

Nope....just anal.  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on September 27, 2014, 07:02:04 PM
Just watched A Million Ways to Die In The West (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2557490/)....

Most excellent!  Thumbs:

If you like Family Guy (http://www.fox.com/familyguy/) you'll love it....  cloud9:

...if you think it is shite then don't bother.....  noooo:

It better be good.....Miss T is watching it while I go out.......

Does she like FG?  scared2:

 Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 27, 2014, 07:03:35 PM
Just watched A Million Ways to Die In The West (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2557490/)....

Most excellent!  Thumbs:

If you like Family Guy (http://www.fox.com/familyguy/) you'll love it....  cloud9:

...if you think it is shite then don't bother.....  noooo:

It better be good.....Miss T is watching it while I go out.......

Does she like FG?  scared2:

Nope....just anal.  Thumbs:

 drumroll:

Right on cue!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: miss Tchevious on September 27, 2014, 07:25:07 PM
 eeek: eeek: eeek:

Love Family guy, just watched the trailer for the movie, will wait and watch it with Apey, looks hilarious. Got poseidon adventure (2005) instead.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 27, 2014, 07:26:30 PM
eeek: eeek: eeek:

Love Family guy, just watched the trailer for the movie, will wait and watch it with Apey, looks hilarious. Got poseidon adventure (2005) instead.

It is awesome!  ;D
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: miss Tchevious on September 27, 2014, 10:21:27 PM
will watch it tomorrow  Thumbs: (or save it til the next minema trip  rubschin:)

just watched The Core.......very good. if u like Armageddon then watch this one  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 27, 2014, 10:56:14 PM
We just watched Blade Runner (final director's cut) recorded off the Beeb a few days back

It hasn't aged well.    But then I guess neither have we  cry:.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Uncle Mort on September 28, 2014, 07:40:23 AM
Set in the year 2019 ~ nearly there  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 28, 2014, 07:59:06 AM
will watch it tomorrow  Thumbs: (or save it til the next minema trip  rubschin:)

just watched The Core.......very good. if u like Armageddon then watch this one  Thumbs:

A minema-a-thon you say....?  rubschin:

LL goes away in a couple of weeks....  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 28, 2014, 09:32:17 AM

Set in the year 2019 ~ nearly there  eeek:
Does that mean an encounter with Daryl Hannah can be looked forward to?

Ah just thought, maybe she'd not have aged too well either

Life's a shit isn't it?


______________________________
Your local friendly tapatalking heretic
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on September 28, 2014, 07:14:16 PM

Set in the year 2019 ~ nearly there  eeek:
Does that mean an encounter with Daryl Hannah can be looked forward to?

Ah just thought, maybe she'd not have aged too well either

Life's a shit isn't it?


______________________________
Your local friendly tapatalking heretic

Agreed  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on September 29, 2014, 07:07:06 PM
Star Trek film on live  cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 29, 2014, 07:08:53 PM
Just watched Belle (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2404181/) - most excellent!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on September 29, 2014, 07:11:42 PM
How did it end?  drumroll:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 29, 2014, 07:18:48 PM
How did it end?  drumroll:

 tunble:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on September 29, 2014, 07:20:01 PM
 Shrugs: Shrugs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 29, 2014, 07:21:59 PM
Shrugs: Shrugs:

potty mouth....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 03, 2014, 06:18:39 PM
Just watching moonrise Kingdom....  Thumbs:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1748122/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1748122/)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on October 07, 2014, 06:18:54 PM
eeek: eeek: eeek:

Love Family guy, just watched the trailer for the movie, will wait and watch it with Apey, looks hilarious. Got poseidon adventure (2005) instead.

It is awesome!  ;D


Watching now.......
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 07, 2014, 06:27:03 PM
eeek: eeek: eeek:

Love Family guy, just watched the trailer for the movie, will wait and watch it with Apey, looks hilarious. Got poseidon adventure (2005) instead.

It is awesome!  ;D


Watching now.......

 scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 09, 2014, 05:23:47 PM
Just watched Rushmore (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0128445/)...

Not bad.... 6/10

http://youtu.be/ELQOnEgzt-I (http://youtu.be/ELQOnEgzt-I)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 10, 2014, 06:27:54 PM
Just watching Road (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3546370/)...

Most excellent!  Thumbs:

http://youtu.be/P2PYw2_fTEw (http://youtu.be/P2PYw2_fTEw)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 10, 2014, 07:44:46 PM
Awesome filum! worthy:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on October 11, 2014, 07:33:35 AM
Watched The Monument Men last night and really enjoyed it.  Could have been much better though but against everything else that was one it worked for me.  angel1

Oh and for those that are interested ' French Film' is on Iplayer so have downloaded that for another time.  angel1
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on October 11, 2014, 08:08:46 AM
Debbie does Paris?


















 drumroll:












Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on October 11, 2014, 08:13:16 AM
Hugh ackchewelly.  evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 19, 2014, 08:30:18 AM
Cor! This looks good!  Thumbs:

http://youtu.be/-OGvZoIrXpg (http://youtu.be/-OGvZoIrXpg)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 19, 2014, 05:59:30 PM
Watching The Battle of Britain (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064072/).....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on October 19, 2014, 06:04:03 PM
Watching The Battle of Britain (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064072/).....  cloud9:

There is a program on Nazi megastrures tonight ......forgot what time/channel...... Banghead
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 19, 2014, 08:55:10 PM
If it's megastructures then it's most likely one of the Discovery Channels or the History Channel Apey  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on October 19, 2014, 08:57:05 PM
If it's megastructures then it's most likely one of the Discovery Channels or the History Channel Apey  rubschin:

 rubschin:   Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 20, 2014, 06:42:39 PM
Just watching The Plank....  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on October 20, 2014, 06:47:30 PM
Well. I have a mirror too but I don't spend that long in front of it
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on October 20, 2014, 06:48:33 PM
Well. I have a mirror too but I don't spend that long in front of it

I snoozed...... evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on October 20, 2014, 06:50:07 PM
 point:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 20, 2014, 06:51:18 PM
 evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Baldy on October 20, 2014, 07:19:04 PM
Well. I have a mirror too but I don't spend that long in front of it

 lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 20, 2014, 07:24:28 PM
Just watching The Plank....  Thumbs:

Great selection of cars in it....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on October 20, 2014, 09:05:21 PM
Well. I have a mirror too but I don't spend that long in front of it

 lol: lol:
lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 21, 2014, 04:09:06 PM
Just watching The Plank....  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on October 21, 2014, 04:11:38 PM
Just watching The Plank....  Thumbs:

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 21, 2014, 04:12:47 PM
Just watching The Plank....  Thumbs:

 rubschin:

 Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on October 21, 2014, 04:15:11 PM
Just watching The Plank....  Thumbs:

 rubschin:

 Thumbs:

So you shave in the evening....... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 21, 2014, 04:16:29 PM
Just watching The Plank....  Thumbs:

 rubschin:

 Thumbs:

So you shave in the evening....... rubschin:

Feck off!  cussing:

I watched the 1967 version last night and am watching the 1979 version tonight.....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 21, 2014, 04:39:15 PM
Just watching The Plank....  Thumbs:

 rubschin:

 Thumbs:

So you shave in the evening....... rubschin:

Only his palms  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 21, 2014, 04:51:36 PM
Nick watches The Plank....

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi96.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl194%2Fmarkfrank19%2FGinger-Monkey-1322595083.jpg&hash=470dd511f20ae48afc59b6b9116241cf1e22f0fe)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on October 21, 2014, 05:03:52 PM
I can't see you  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 21, 2014, 05:10:39 PM
Nick watches The Plank....

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi96.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl194%2Fmarkfrank19%2FGinger-Monkey-1322595083.jpg&hash=470dd511f20ae48afc59b6b9116241cf1e22f0fe)

Does Nick know you have his baby photos...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 21, 2014, 05:12:49 PM
I can't see you  ::)

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 06, 2014, 07:15:49 PM
Watching Lucy.....  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on November 06, 2014, 07:44:40 PM
Watching Lucy.....  Thumbs:

Managed to fix the quadcopter you say...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 06, 2014, 07:46:05 PM
Watching Lucy.....  Thumbs:

Managed to fix the quadcopter you say...  rubschin:

::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on November 06, 2014, 07:58:42 PM
Watching Lucy.....  Thumbs:

Managed to fix the quadcopter you say...  rubschin:

::)

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on November 06, 2014, 08:15:28 PM
Figured that if I didn't say you would Apey so decided to get in first  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on November 06, 2014, 08:24:32 PM
Figured that if I didn't say you would Apey so decided to get in first  lol:

I snoozed ......... redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 07, 2014, 05:28:18 PM
Gonna watch Filth....  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on November 07, 2014, 05:29:21 PM
No change there then  ::) kleenex: kleenex:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on November 07, 2014, 05:29:51 PM
 horn: horn:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 07, 2014, 05:45:44 PM
 noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 07, 2014, 07:41:57 PM
Gonna watch Filth....  Thumbs:

Kewl!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on November 07, 2014, 07:59:16 PM
Gonna watch Filth....  Thumbs:

Kewl!  Thumbs:

Was it good  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 07, 2014, 08:02:52 PM
Gonna watch Filth....  Thumbs:

Kewl!  Thumbs:

Was it good  ::)

yes... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on November 07, 2014, 08:06:01 PM
Gonna watch Filth....  Thumbs:

Kewl!  Thumbs:

Was it good  ::)

yes... ::)

 kleenex: kleenex: or even  kleenex:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 25, 2014, 06:09:42 PM
Just watched The Look of Love (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1951216/)....

Most excellent!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 01, 2014, 06:16:05 PM
Watching Fury.... (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2713180/)

Most excellent!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on December 02, 2014, 11:22:13 AM
I thought it was alright but not much of a story and getting a bit bored of Brad Pitt playing the same character
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 02, 2014, 12:13:05 PM
I thought it was alright but not much of a story and getting a bit bored of Brad Pitt playing the same character

No, the story as such was a bit crap and it was a bit too 'Hollywood' throughout....

But I thought the action scenes were very realistic - gave a very good idea what it must have been like to go to war in a tank (fucking awful)...

Surprisingly, after such graphic depictions of death and mutilation throughout the film, the effect on Pitt of being trapped in the tank along with two exploding Stielhandgranate was quite minor!  ;D
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 02, 2014, 12:14:48 PM
I thought it was alright but not much of a story and getting a bit bored of Brad Pitt playing the same character

No, the story as such was a bit crap and it was a bit too 'Hollywood' throughout....

But I thought the action scenes were very realistic - gave a very good idea what it must have been like to go to war in a tank (fucking awful)...

Surprisingly, after such graphic depictions of death and mutilation throughout the film, the effect on Pitt of being trapped in the tank along with two exploding Stielhandgranate was quite minor!  ;D

So how was that excellent........ noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 02, 2014, 12:16:03 PM
I thought it was alright but not much of a story and getting a bit bored of Brad Pitt playing the same character

No, the story as such was a bit crap and it was a bit too 'Hollywood' throughout....

But I thought the action scenes were very realistic - gave a very good idea what it must have been like to go to war in a tank (fucking awful)...

Surprisingly, after such graphic depictions of death and mutilation throughout the film, the effect on Pitt of being trapped in the tank along with two exploding Stielhandgranate was quite minor!  ;D

So how was that excellent........ noooo:

The tank battle scenes are stunning....  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 02, 2014, 12:18:33 PM
I thought it was alright but not much of a story and getting a bit bored of Brad Pitt playing the same character

No, the story as such was a bit crap and it was a bit too 'Hollywood' throughout....

But I thought the action scenes were very realistic - gave a very good idea what it must have been like to go to war in a tank (fucking awful)...

Surprisingly, after such graphic depictions of death and mutilation throughout the film, the effect on Pitt of being trapped in the tank along with two exploding Stielhandgranate was quite minor!  ;D

So how was that excellent........ noooo:

The tank battle scenes are stunning....  Thumbs:

Barry Norman must be shitting himself....... noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 02, 2014, 12:23:47 PM
I thought it was alright but not much of a story and getting a bit bored of Brad Pitt playing the same character

No, the story as such was a bit crap and it was a bit too 'Hollywood' throughout....

But I thought the action scenes were very realistic - gave a very good idea what it must have been like to go to war in a tank (fucking awful)...

Surprisingly, after such graphic depictions of death and mutilation throughout the film, the effect on Pitt of being trapped in the tank along with two exploding Stielhandgranate was quite minor!  ;D

So how was that excellent........ noooo:

The tank battle scenes are stunning....  Thumbs:

Barry Norman must be shitting himself....... noooo:

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on December 02, 2014, 01:35:02 PM
BM likes loud bangs  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 02, 2014, 01:35:48 PM
BM likes loud bangs  lol:

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on December 02, 2014, 01:38:31 PM
That whole scene with the wimmin was utterly , utterly , utterly pointless and ridiculous  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 02, 2014, 01:40:57 PM
That whole scene with the wimmin was utterly , utterly , utterly pointless and ridiculous  noooo:

Well, it helped harden Norman up in a number of ways....  ;)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on December 02, 2014, 01:44:20 PM
 lol:

Oh yes I forgot ...it is always the wimmin that maketh the man  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 02, 2014, 02:40:23 PM
lol:

Oh yes I forgot ...it is always the wimmin that maketh the man  whistle:

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on December 02, 2014, 03:18:47 PM
lol:

Oh yes I forgot ...it is always the wimmin that maketh the man  whistle:

Didn't LL get a manual then?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 02, 2014, 03:28:50 PM
lol:

Oh yes I forgot ...it is always the wimmin that maketh the man  whistle:

Didn't LL get a manual then?  rubschin:

 evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on December 02, 2014, 05:53:34 PM
lol:

Oh yes I forgot ...it is always the wimmin that maketh the man  whistle:

Didn't LL get a manual then?  rubschin:

When you say 'a manual' ?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 02, 2014, 08:13:01 PM
lol:

Oh yes I forgot ...it is always the wimmin that maketh the man  whistle:

Didn't LL get a manual then?  rubschin:

When you say 'a manual' ?  rubschin:

happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 04, 2014, 07:51:20 PM
Just watching Mr. Turner (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2473794/)....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 04, 2014, 09:42:44 PM
Spall was excellent (as always) but the movie lacked point or direction IMHO....  noooo:

This sums up my thoughts....

Quote from: Amazon
There is no doubting that some of the scenes in this film are beautiful and provide a great backdrop and insight to Turners work. This film will also be remembered for Timothy Spall's brilliant portrayal of the man himself, however, as a film to sit back and enjoy it falls short of the mark. The film feels like it is aimed at the critics who will examine and delight over the small details and technicalities but for the average viewer who wants to delve into a flowing film and well told story it does not do the job. I feel this film does not match the hype.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 18, 2014, 07:19:21 PM
Watching The Judge (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1872194/)....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 18, 2014, 08:42:14 PM
Excellent!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on December 21, 2014, 05:06:49 PM
Finally got round to watching 300 Rise of an Empire.

Set as a companion piece/sequel to 300, the story pitches Themistokles of Athens (complete with an accent so bland that it makes Sean Connery's in the Hunt for Red October seem like a work of art) against the Persian general Artemisia who can only be described as an insatiable, self loathing, psychotic goth. Although it tries to use the same visual style film itself doesn't have the same feel as 300 and feels more like a series of very well choreographed CGI battle scenes than an actual story although Eva Green's performance as Artemisia is certainly worth a look.

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 21, 2014, 05:40:26 PM
Finally got round to watching 300 Rise of an Empire.

Set as a companion piece/sequel to 300, the story pitches Themistokles of Athens (complete with an accent so bland that it makes Sean Connery's in the Hunt for Red October seem like a work of art) against the Persian general Artemisia who can only be described as an insatiable, self loathing, psychotic goth. Although it tries to use the same visual style film itself doesn't have the same feel as 300 and feels more like a series of very well choreographed CGI battle scenes than an actual story although Eva Green's performance as Artemisia is certainly worth a look.

 eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on December 21, 2014, 05:47:58 PM
Does she get her tits out, like?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 21, 2014, 05:51:10 PM
Does she get her tits out, like?  rubschin:

Mr thread......... noooo:







and did she......... whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on December 21, 2014, 05:53:33 PM
Nick stylee review: Sword, gore and shagging 

 whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 21, 2014, 05:57:00 PM
Sword gore!   Shocked:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on December 21, 2014, 06:21:48 PM
SHin pics  eveilgrin: eveilgrin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 21, 2014, 06:29:26 PM
SHin pics  eveilgrin: eveilgrin:

 NickSick
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on December 21, 2014, 06:49:37 PM
SHin pics  eveilgrin: eveilgrin:

 NickSick

No shin pics but this gives a fairly sanitised idea of what to expect..

http://youtu.be/G3Rzy7YqUVU (http://youtu.be/G3Rzy7YqUVU)

There is a clip of the battle of Marathon on youtube but I thought that adding that would just upset BM  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on December 22, 2014, 09:58:46 AM

There is a clip of the battle of Marathon on youtube but I thought that adding that would just upset BM  whistle:

Renamed the Battle of Snickers.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 22, 2014, 11:04:42 AM
 lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 22, 2014, 01:06:57 PM

There is a clip of the battle of Marathon on youtube but I thought that adding that would just upset BM  whistle:

Renamed the Battle of Snickers.

A snicker preview........ rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 22, 2014, 01:27:36 PM

There is a clip of the battle of Marathon on youtube but I thought that adding that would just upset BM  whistle:

Renamed the Battle of Snickers.

A snicker preview........ rubschin:

 ;D
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 22, 2014, 07:00:58 PM
Watching Gone Girl (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2267998/).....  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 22, 2014, 08:52:06 PM
Watching Gone Girl (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2267998/).....  Thumbs:

Good film.... shit ending....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 22, 2014, 08:54:03 PM
Watching Gone Girl (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2267998/).....  Thumbs:

Good film.... shit ending....  noooo:

So HTF is that a good film....... noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 22, 2014, 09:00:16 PM
Watching Gone Girl (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2267998/).....  Thumbs:

Good film.... shit ending....  noooo:

So HTF is that a good film....... noooo:

it was good until then end.... the last bit like....  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 22, 2014, 09:02:08 PM
Watching Gone Girl (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2267998/).....  Thumbs:

Good film.... shit ending....  noooo:

So HTF is that a good film....... noooo:

it was good until then end.... the last bit like....  Thumbs:

So not a good film then........ Banghead
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 22, 2014, 09:21:59 PM
Watching Gone Girl (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2267998/).....  Thumbs:

Good film.... shit ending....  noooo:

So HTF is that a good film....... noooo:

it was good until then end.... the last bit like....  Thumbs:

So not a good film then........ Banghead

it was an excellent film.... if you didn't watch the end like....  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 22, 2014, 09:23:43 PM
Watching Gone Girl (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2267998/).....  Thumbs:

Good film.... shit ending....  noooo:

So HTF is that a good film....... noooo:

it was good until then end.... the last bit like....  Thumbs:

So not a good film then........ Banghead

it was an excellent film.... if you didn't watch the end like....  Thumbs:

 Banghead
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 05, 2015, 07:17:21 PM
Watching Hector and the search for happiness.....  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 05, 2015, 07:19:26 PM
Watching Hector and the search for happiness.....  Thumbs:

Did he lose his house....... eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 05, 2015, 07:23:34 PM
Watching Hector and the search for happiness.....  Thumbs:

Did he lose his house....... eeek:

facepalm:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 05, 2015, 07:35:43 PM
Watching Hector and the search for happiness.....  Thumbs:

Did he lose his house....... eeek:
happy001

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 13, 2015, 03:16:05 PM
Watched Big Hero 6 (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2245084/?ref_=nv_sr_1) last night.... most excellent!  Thumbs:

Going to watch Kajaki (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3622120/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) tonight.....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 13, 2015, 09:27:24 PM
Went and saw Paddington

Very good indeed, cleverly aimed at adults and kids with loads of carefully crafted hamming it up acting

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 13, 2015, 09:34:42 PM
Went and saw Paddington

Very good indeed, cleverly aimed at adults and kids with loads of carefully crafted hamming it up acting

Did you have marmalade sandwiches........ rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 14, 2015, 06:32:24 PM
Went and saw Paddington

Very good indeed, cleverly aimed at adults and kids with loads of carefully crafted hamming it up acting

Did you have marmalade sandwiches........ rubschin:
Oh noes, disgusterous

They do feature in the film as does ear wax  sick2: and Nicole Kidman  cloud9: in one of her best comic performances

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 14, 2015, 11:26:35 PM
Watched Grand Budapest hotel on Sky

Should have put in on my Crimbo list, still excellent on a second viewing
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 17, 2015, 07:39:00 PM
Just watched Into The Woods (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2180411/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1).... most excellent!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on January 17, 2015, 07:40:34 PM
Into the Bush morelike. In yer dreams noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 18, 2015, 05:47:39 PM
Watching The Imitation Game (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2084970/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 18, 2015, 05:49:44 PM
Watching The Imitation Game (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2084970/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....  Thumbs:

Was that the gayer who topped himself.... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 18, 2015, 05:54:45 PM
Watching The Imitation Game (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2084970/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....  Thumbs:

Was that the gayer who topped himself.... rubschin:

Not the entire plot of the film, no..... facepalm:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 18, 2015, 05:56:10 PM
Watching The Imitation Game (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2084970/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....  Thumbs:

Was that the gayer who topped himself.... rubschin:

Not the entire plot of the film, no..... facepalm:

oh.... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 18, 2015, 06:39:08 PM
Brilliant!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 19, 2015, 07:08:09 PM
Watching The Theory Of Everything....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 19, 2015, 07:51:43 PM
Watching The Theory Of Everything....  cloud9:

How long is that.......... eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 19, 2015, 08:24:57 PM
It was awesome!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 19, 2015, 09:21:51 PM
Watching The Theory Of Everything....  cloud9:

How long is that.......... eeek:

42 minutes  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 19, 2015, 09:35:57 PM
Watching The Theory Of Everything....  cloud9:

How long is that.......... eeek:
long as a piece of string theory (http://www.superstringtheory.com/) ?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 19, 2015, 09:39:10 PM
Watching The Theory Of Everything....  cloud9:

How long is that.......... eeek:
long as a piece of string theory (http://www.superstringtheory.com/) ?


Big bang....... Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 20, 2015, 07:18:26 PM
Just watched Still Alice (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3316960/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) - most excellent!  Thumbs:

LL says it was nowhere near as good as the book and therefore shite.... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 22, 2015, 08:02:28 PM
Watched Grand Budapest hotel on Sky

Should have put in on my Crimbo list, still excellent on a second viewing

Just watched it!

Wonderful!
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 22, 2015, 10:56:09 PM
 :thumbsup:  hope it does well at the Oscars.  Amazingly Fiennes didn't get nominated
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 23, 2015, 06:52:42 PM
Just watched Against The Sun (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2557276/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1).... amazing story! worthy:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 25, 2015, 07:12:25 PM
Started to watch Birdman (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2562232/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) but.... well, holy fuck.....  noooo:

...now halfway through American Sniper (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2179136/?ref_=nv_sr_1).....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 25, 2015, 08:27:42 PM
Well, I didn't see that coming.....  sad24:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 25, 2015, 08:30:52 PM
Well, I didn't see that coming.....  sad24:

Spoiler alert......... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 25, 2015, 08:31:35 PM
Well, I didn't see that coming.....  sad24:

Spoiler alert......... ::)

 sad32: sad32: sad32: sad32: sad32: sad32: sad32:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 25, 2015, 09:05:53 PM
Started to watch Birdman (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2562232/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) but.... well, holy fuck.....  noooo:

...now halfway through American Sniper (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2179136/?ref_=nv_sr_1).....  cloud9:

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-30972690 (http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-30972690)

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 28, 2015, 07:34:50 PM
Just watched Foxcatcher (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1100089/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....

Excellent although you could easily FF through the rather slow first 40 minutes and still have a great film....



Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 29, 2015, 10:16:55 AM
Started to watch Birdman (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2562232/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) but.... well, holy fuck.....  noooo:

...now halfway through American Sniper (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2179136/?ref_=nv_sr_1).....  cloud9:

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-30972690 (http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-30972690)

 rubschin:

Went to watch American Sniper with the Brat last night

Was most distracted by a bulked up Bradley Cooper -  noooo:

Also the whole American patriotism thing was a bit  ::)

But enjoyed it.

Moral of story - you never really know who the enemy is  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on January 29, 2015, 10:20:05 AM
 scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 29, 2015, 10:29:54 AM
scared2:

"Your enemies enema is your friend"

Ask Pastis
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Baldy on January 29, 2015, 07:45:13 PM
Started to watch Birdman (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2562232/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) but.... well, holy fuck.....  noooo:

...now halfway through American Sniper (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2179136/?ref_=nv_sr_1).....  cloud9:

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-30972690 (http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-30972690)

 rubschin:

Went to watch American Sniper with the Brat last night

Was most distracted by a bulked up Bradley Cooper -  noooo:

Also the whole American patriotism thing was a bit  ::)

But enjoyed it.

Moral of story - you never really know who the enemy is  noooo:


(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs24.postimg.org%2Fg8fp3esbl%2Fa_LQE5_Zg_460s.jpg&hash=e4df35325bcdef1db715d26c50154061d5417a87) (http://postimg.org/image/g8fp3esbl/)


 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 29, 2015, 07:46:26 PM
Started to watch Birdman (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2562232/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) but.... well, holy fuck.....  noooo:

...now halfway through American Sniper (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2179136/?ref_=nv_sr_1).....  cloud9:

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-30972690 (http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-30972690)

 rubschin:

Went to watch American Sniper with the Brat last night

Was most distracted by a bulked up Bradley Cooper -  noooo:

Also the whole American patriotism thing was a bit  ::)

But enjoyed it.

Moral of story - you never really know who the enemy is  noooo:


(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs24.postimg.org%2Fg8fp3esbl%2Fa_LQE5_Zg_460s.jpg&hash=e4df35325bcdef1db715d26c50154061d5417a87) (http://postimg.org/image/g8fp3esbl/)


 rubschin:

 ;D
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 30, 2015, 07:21:44 PM
Just watched Cake (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3442006/?ref_=nv_sr_1) - most excellent!  cloud9:

Aniston is superb!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 30, 2015, 07:23:36 PM
Just watched Cake (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3442006/?ref_=nv_sr_1) - most excellent!  cloud9:

Aniston is superb!  Thumbs:

Kit off...... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 30, 2015, 07:26:53 PM
Just watched Cake (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3442006/?ref_=nv_sr_1) - most excellent!  cloud9:

Aniston is superb!  Thumbs:

Kit off...... rubschin:

 noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on January 30, 2015, 07:48:19 PM
Does it take place on a train?  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 30, 2015, 07:49:00 PM
Does it take place on a train?  whistle:

Strangely not.... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Baldy on January 30, 2015, 08:09:17 PM
Does it take place on a train?  whistle:

In a cake shop?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 30, 2015, 08:30:27 PM
Does it take place on a train?  whistle:

In a cake shop?  rubschin:

 facepalm:

Do try to keep up lad.  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 30, 2015, 08:30:54 PM
Does it take place on a train?  whistle:

In a cake shop?  rubschin:

 facepalm:

Do try to keep up lad.  noooo:

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 31, 2015, 07:44:18 PM
Just watched A Most Violent Year (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2937898/?ref_=nv_sr_1) - most excellent! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 01, 2015, 07:04:56 PM
Just watched Low Down (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1864405/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

It was worth every penny I paid for it!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 01, 2015, 07:14:48 PM
0p  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 01, 2015, 07:18:08 PM
0p  ::)

 Thumbs:

It was shite....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on February 01, 2015, 07:20:16 PM
0p  ::)

 Thumbs:

It was shite....  noooo:

File it in order........ whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 01, 2015, 07:21:06 PM
0p  ::)

 Thumbs:

It was shite....  noooo:

File it in order........ whistle:

Under 'S'....  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on February 03, 2015, 09:14:19 PM
I have a choice.  I can either watch The Book Thief or Saving Mr Banks... let you know later which it was.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 04, 2015, 06:53:41 AM
I have a choice.  I can either watch The Book Thief or Saving Mr Banks... let you know later which it was.

Both excellent!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 10, 2015, 06:40:03 PM
Watching Boyhood (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1065073/?ref_=nv_sr_2) - most excellent!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on February 10, 2015, 06:56:15 PM
Watching Boyhood (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1065073/?ref_=nv_sr_2) - most excellent!  Thumbs:

You should be entertaining your guests...... noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 10, 2015, 07:46:33 PM
Watching Boyhood (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1065073/?ref_=nv_sr_2) - most excellent!  Thumbs:

You should be entertaining your guests...... noooo:

I'm done with that....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 10, 2015, 09:04:47 PM
Watching Boyhood (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1065073/?ref_=nv_sr_2) - most excellent!  Thumbs:

Great filum!  Thumbs:

2 hours 45 mins long!  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on February 10, 2015, 09:19:18 PM
Watching Boyhood (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1065073/?ref_=nv_sr_2) - most excellent!  Thumbs:

Great filum!  Thumbs:

2 hours 45 mins long!  eeek:

I thought it went from toddler to adult?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 11, 2015, 07:05:03 AM
Watching Boyhood (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1065073/?ref_=nv_sr_2) - most excellent!  Thumbs:

Great filum!  Thumbs:

2 hours 45 mins long!  eeek:

I thought it went from toddler to adult?

facepalm:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 01, 2015, 04:43:06 PM
Watching Closer (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0376541/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Uncle Mort on April 01, 2015, 05:46:08 PM
Watching Closer (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0376541/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....

Obviously need new specs.  ;)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 01, 2015, 05:49:17 PM
Watching Closer (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0376541/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....

Obviously need new specs.  ;)

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 04, 2015, 05:16:15 PM
Watching The Gambler (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2039393/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... most excellent so far.....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 04, 2015, 06:00:36 PM
Watching The Gambler (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2039393/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... most excellent so far.....

Excellent!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 07, 2015, 05:51:24 PM
Watching an old movie like......  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 16, 2015, 04:57:15 PM
Just watching Bad Grandpa (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3063516/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1).....

happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 27, 2015, 05:56:33 PM
Just watching Gagarin. Pervyy v kosmose (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2856930/?ref_=nv_sr_5)....

Most, most MOST excellent!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 27, 2015, 06:25:44 PM
LL sent a message to the UK to say we were watching a film about Yuri Gagarin...

SiL thought he was the one that bent spoons...  Banghead
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on April 27, 2015, 06:27:02 PM
LL sent a message to the UK to say we were watching a film about Yuri Gagarin...

SiL thought he was the one that bent spoons...  Banghead

 noooo:  but wasn't Geller born here ....... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 27, 2015, 06:27:52 PM
LL sent a message to the UK to say we were watching a film about Yuri Gagarin...

SiL thought he was the one that bent spoons...  Banghead

 noooo:  but wasn't Geller born here ....... rubschin:

It doesn't matter!  cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on April 27, 2015, 06:29:50 PM
LL sent a message to the UK to say we were watching a film about Yuri Gagarin...

SiL thought he was the one that bent spoons...  Banghead

 noooo:  but wasn't Geller born here ....... rubschin:

It doesn't matter!  cussing:

It may to him........ rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 27, 2015, 06:31:20 PM
LL sent a message to the UK to say we were watching a film about Yuri Gagarin...

SiL thought he was the one that bent spoons...  Banghead

 noooo:  but wasn't Geller born here ....... rubschin:

It doesn't matter!  cussing:

It may to him........ rubschin:

He can feck off... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on April 27, 2015, 06:32:35 PM
LL sent a message to the UK to say we were watching a film about Yuri Gagarin...

SiL thought he was the one that bent spoons...  Banghead

 noooo:  but wasn't Geller born here ....... rubschin:

It doesn't matter!  cussing:

It may to him........ rubschin:

He can feck off... ::)

YOU watched his film........ ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 27, 2015, 06:35:15 PM
LL sent a message to the UK to say we were watching a film about Yuri Gagarin...

SiL thought he was the one that bent spoons...  Banghead

 noooo:  but wasn't Geller born here ....... rubschin:

It doesn't matter!  cussing:

It may to him........ rubschin:

He can feck off... ::)

YOU watched his film........ ::)

 cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on April 27, 2015, 07:27:23 PM
LL sent a message to the UK to say we were watching a film about Yuri Gagarin...

SiL thought he was the one that bent spoons...  Banghead

What, Lady Gagarin?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: boogs on April 27, 2015, 07:42:51 PM
LL sent a message to the UK to say we were watching a film about Yuri Gagarin...

SiL thought he was the one that bent spoons...  Banghead

What, Lady Gagarin?

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 28, 2015, 05:26:17 PM
Watching Black or White (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2883434/)...

...it is shite....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 04, 2015, 03:32:41 PM
Going to watch Kajaki (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3622120/?ref_=nv_sr_1) tonight....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 04, 2015, 04:01:39 PM
Going to watch Kajaki (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3622120/?ref_=nv_sr_1) tonight....  cloud9:

 rubschin:

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-5B_cpSrp1LI%2FU0_YJ2QILWI%2FAAAAAAAADcY%2FzhcFbsBLrD0%2Fs1600%2FCrackerjack_RT%2B250965.jpg&hash=2ddf290e7a44eca5d9bd9c3ce21b2130ff526b5b)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 04, 2015, 04:02:42 PM
Going to watch Kajaki (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3622120/?ref_=nv_sr_1) tonight....  cloud9:

 rubschin:

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-5B_cpSrp1LI%2FU0_YJ2QILWI%2FAAAAAAAADcY%2FzhcFbsBLrD0%2Fs1600%2FCrackerjack_RT%2B250965.jpg&hash=2ddf290e7a44eca5d9bd9c3ce21b2130ff526b5b)

Is that BM and Apey on the cover?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 04, 2015, 04:04:04 PM
Going to watch Kajaki (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3622120/?ref_=nv_sr_1) tonight....  cloud9:

 rubschin:

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-5B_cpSrp1LI%2FU0_YJ2QILWI%2FAAAAAAAADcY%2FzhcFbsBLrD0%2Fs1600%2FCrackerjack_RT%2B250965.jpg&hash=2ddf290e7a44eca5d9bd9c3ce21b2130ff526b5b)

facepalm:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 04, 2015, 05:20:35 PM
Holy fuck!  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 04, 2015, 06:42:40 PM
Amazing filum!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 07, 2015, 04:07:54 PM
Watched The Age Of Adaline (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1655441/?ref_=nv_sr_2) last night...

Utter shite.  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 08, 2015, 08:50:17 AM
Watched The Age Of Adaline (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1655441/?ref_=nv_sr_2) last night...

Utter shite.  noooo:

I expect you have seen this one: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0375679/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0375679/)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on June 08, 2015, 08:51:10 AM
 happy001 happy001 happy001 happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 08, 2015, 09:17:00 AM
Watched The Age Of Adaline (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1655441/?ref_=nv_sr_2) last night...

Utter shite.  noooo:

I expect you have seen this one: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0375679/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0375679/)

 evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on June 08, 2015, 09:19:07 AM
This will forever be remembered as Doorgate  angel1
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 08, 2015, 09:40:58 AM
This will forever be remembered as Doorgate  angel1

Like LL and Gategate?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on June 08, 2015, 10:09:26 AM
Watched The Age Of Adaline (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1655441/?ref_=nv_sr_2) last night...

Utter shite.  noooo:

I expect you have seen this one: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0375679/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0375679/)

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 25, 2015, 07:15:50 PM
Watching Callan the TV series....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on June 25, 2015, 07:27:41 PM
Who was that smelly chap??
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 25, 2015, 07:29:36 PM
Who was that smelly chap??

Lonely!  ;D
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on June 25, 2015, 07:30:44 PM
Made me think of you  :thumbsup:

I preferred Public Eye
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 25, 2015, 07:34:08 PM
Made me think of you  :thumbsup:

I preferred Public Eye

 evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on June 25, 2015, 07:37:33 PM
Frank Marker  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 25, 2015, 07:44:56 PM
Frank Marker  cloud9:

I preferred his brother - Indelible....  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 25, 2015, 08:03:05 PM
Frank Marker  cloud9:

I preferred his brother - Indelible....  Thumbs:

Don't forget his Welsh cousin Dai...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 02, 2015, 04:44:13 PM
Watching The Longest Day....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 02, 2015, 04:47:42 PM
John Wayne gets a bad leg and has to be dragged about on a truck  sad24: sad24: sad24:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 02, 2015, 05:34:27 PM
John Wayne gets a bad leg and has to be dragged about on a truck  sad24: sad24: sad24:

Does he have to have antibiotics for two years?  scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 02, 2015, 05:36:16 PM
No, he cured it with JD I spect  noooo: noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Uncle Mort on July 02, 2015, 05:47:55 PM
John Wayne gets a bad leg and has to be dragged about on a truck  sad24: sad24: sad24:

May I suggest you don't watch "Reach for the Sky"
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 02, 2015, 05:48:36 PM
 eeek: eeek: eeek: eeek: sad24: sad24: sad24: sad24:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 02, 2015, 06:08:29 PM
Compound fracture.... ::)

"Put the boot back on and lace it up - tight" worthy:

If only some others on here were that brave like....  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 02, 2015, 06:10:21 PM
 sad24: sad24:  He had slaves to drag him about on a truck  cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 02, 2015, 10:41:19 PM
John Wayne gets a bad leg and has to be dragged about on a truck  sad24: sad24: sad24:

May I suggest you don't watch "Reach for the Sky"
happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on July 02, 2015, 11:53:07 PM
John Wayne gets a bad leg and has to be dragged about on a truck  sad24: sad24: sad24:

May I suggest you don't watch "Reach for the Sky"
happy001
happy001 happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 03, 2015, 06:02:27 AM
 sad32:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 04, 2015, 05:03:44 PM
Watching Reservoir Dogs at full volume!  cloud9:



My ears are bleeding....  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on July 04, 2015, 06:54:25 PM
Watching Reservoir Dogs at full volume!  cloud9:



My ears are bleeding....  redface:

Again.... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 04, 2015, 06:59:22 PM
Not usual while LL is away  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 05, 2015, 05:45:21 AM
Watching Reservoir Dogs at full volume!  cloud9:



My ears are bleeding....  redface:

Again.... rubschin:

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 05, 2015, 04:37:58 PM
Watching A Bridge Too Far...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 05, 2015, 07:13:40 PM
It all goes wrong in the end like a collapsing balloon  noooo: noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on July 07, 2015, 11:46:36 AM
Watching A Bridge Too Far...  cloud9:
Watching a film too far you say?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 07, 2015, 04:45:08 PM
Watching The Football Factory...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 07, 2015, 10:32:51 PM
It all goes wrong in the end like a collapsing balloon  noooo: noooo:

Art imitating life you say...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 13, 2015, 06:24:24 PM
Just watched The Taking Of Pelham One Two Three (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072251/?ref_=nv_sr_3)...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 22, 2015, 05:41:35 PM
Watching Cracker...  cloud9:


Not Jack... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on July 22, 2015, 05:56:51 PM
Watching Cracker...  cloud9:


Not Jack... ::)

Wrong day.......
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 22, 2015, 05:58:47 PM
I have a pencil!
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 22, 2015, 06:54:43 PM
Watching Cracker...  cloud9:


Not Jack... ::)

Wrong day.......

 ;D
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 29, 2015, 04:12:21 AM
Watched Cilla (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3568088/?ref_=nv_sr_1) last night - most excellent!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 29, 2015, 06:16:35 AM
 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 29, 2015, 06:23:16 AM
The Singing Ginger?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 29, 2015, 06:26:45 AM
The Singing Ginger?

I thought you would have seen it...  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 29, 2015, 06:30:12 AM
Never trust a Scouser  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 29, 2015, 06:45:16 AM
Never trust a Scouser  noooo:
Or a man
Or a banker
Or a politician
Or a salesperson
Or an advert
Or a Nigerian email
Or a train timetable
Or a Turkish Airlines pilot
Or a drink that has been.bought for you by a stranger
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 29, 2015, 06:47:09 AM
Or a Scottish window cleaner  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 29, 2015, 06:53:36 AM
Never trust a Scouser  noooo:
Or a man
Or a banker
Or a politician
Or a salesperson
Or an advert
Or a Nigerian email
Or a train timetable
Or a Turkish Airlines pilot
Or a drink that has been.bought for you by a stranger

What do you have left?  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 29, 2015, 06:55:04 AM
Wimmin rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 29, 2015, 06:55:20 AM
Smirnoff  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 29, 2015, 06:56:07 AM
Wimmin rubschin:

The Brat!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 29, 2015, 06:58:09 AM
Myra Hindley  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 29, 2015, 03:26:48 PM
Never trust a Scouser  noooo:
Or a man
Or a banker
Or a politician
Or a salesperson
Or an advert
Or a Nigerian email
Or a train timetable
Or a Turkish Airlines pilot
Or a drink that has been.bought for you by a stranger

You've been bought drinks by Nick and BM and it doesn't get much stranger than that pair...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on August 03, 2015, 05:32:16 PM
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cluck-True-Story-Chickens-Cinema/dp/0907080154 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cluck-True-Story-Chickens-Cinema/dp/0907080154) cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 03, 2015, 07:09:40 PM
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cluck-True-Story-Chickens-Cinema/dp/0907080154 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cluck-True-Story-Chickens-Cinema/dp/0907080154) cloud9:

 noooo:

Just watched the end of Gracepoint (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3435532/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on August 03, 2015, 11:35:39 PM
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cluck-True-Story-Chickens-Cinema/dp/0907080154 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cluck-True-Story-Chickens-Cinema/dp/0907080154) cloud9:

 noooo:

Just watched the end of Gracepoint (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3435532/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)....  cloud9:

Why not the whole thing..... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 03, 2015, 11:49:58 PM
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cluck-True-Story-Chickens-Cinema/dp/0907080154 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cluck-True-Story-Chickens-Cinema/dp/0907080154) cloud9:

 noooo:

Just watched the end of Gracepoint (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3435532/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)....  cloud9:

Why not the whole thing..... rubschin:

Attention span of a goldfish you say...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 04, 2015, 05:41:18 AM
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cluck-True-Story-Chickens-Cinema/dp/0907080154 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cluck-True-Story-Chickens-Cinema/dp/0907080154) cloud9:

 noooo:

Just watched the end of Gracepoint (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3435532/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)....  cloud9:

Why not the whole thing..... rubschin:

I did.... just not all of it last night...  noooo:

I'll try and be clearer in the future... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on August 05, 2015, 07:10:20 AM
It's arrived  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on August 05, 2015, 08:30:06 AM
It's arrived  cloud9:

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fthatgadgetthing.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2013%2F02%2FK-ON-sat-nav-Tells-You-Where-To-Go-screen.jpg&hash=42a2c61e91c1abc22638a8fda3f89d0ec60f8a25)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on August 05, 2015, 01:53:03 PM
No, CLUCK, you mong  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on August 05, 2015, 09:44:01 PM
No, CLUCK, you mong  ::)

Satnav still cowering in the depot then?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on August 06, 2015, 10:03:22 PM
Just watched Edge of Tomorrow again (which is sort of apt)

Yes I know so many people that have never seen it think it's rubbish. Their loss. 



Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on August 06, 2015, 10:10:20 PM
Just watched Edge of Tomorrow again (which is sort of apt)

Yes I know so many people that have never seen it think it's rubbish. Their loss.

So you watched today... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on August 06, 2015, 11:07:40 PM
Just watched Edge of Tomorrow again (which is sort of apt)

Yes I know so many people that have never seen it think it's rubbish. Their loss.

So you watched today... rubschin:
????
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on August 11, 2015, 08:34:04 PM
Coz it's her birthday just endured //pitch perfect......no amount of alcohol can make you watch it....she aged a year.....me ten...... noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on August 11, 2015, 08:44:07 PM
Coz it's her birthday just endured //pitch perfect......no amount of alcohol can make you watch it....she aged a year.....me ten...... noooo:
point:

Did it feature any chickens?  Just asking like
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on August 11, 2015, 08:55:03 PM
Coz it's her birthday just endured //pitch perfect......no amount of alcohol can make you watch it....she aged a year.....me ten...... noooo:
point:

Did it feature any chickens?  Just asking like

A fowl joke/// noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 22, 2015, 06:38:53 PM
Just watched '71 (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2614684/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....

How fucking intense is that?  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on August 22, 2015, 07:17:52 PM
Just watched '71 (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2614684/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....

How fucking intense is that?  eeek:

Too many jokes...... noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 31, 2015, 07:21:42 PM
Have been watching Rake (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1587000/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on August 31, 2015, 10:27:04 PM
Have been watching Rake (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1587000/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....  cloud9:

Is it stand up...... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 01, 2015, 04:31:39 AM
Have been watching Rake (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1587000/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....  cloud9:

Is it stand up...... rubschin:

 drumroll:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: miss Tchevious on September 01, 2015, 03:34:18 PM
Have been watching Rake (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1587000/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....  cloud9:

What's it like?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 01, 2015, 03:35:27 PM
Have been watching Rake (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1587000/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....  cloud9:

What's it like?

I've heard it leaves a lot to be desired...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 01, 2015, 03:45:24 PM
Have been watching Rake (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1587000/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....  cloud9:

What's it like?

Awesome!  :thumbsup:

Completely addictive!  ;D
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 01, 2015, 03:46:08 PM
Have been watching Rake (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1587000/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....  cloud9:

What's it like?

I've heard it leaves a lot to be desired...  rubschin:

facepalm:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 08, 2015, 08:30:04 PM
Have been watching Rake (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1587000/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....  cloud9:

What's it like?

Have you watched it???

We have finished Series 3...  cry:

Cleaver Greene was The Duke in Moulin Rouge!  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on September 08, 2015, 08:34:55 PM
Have been watching Rake (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1587000/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....  cloud9:

What's it like?

Have you watched it???

We have finished Series 3...  cry:

Cleaver Greene was The Duke in Moulin Rouge!  eeek:

Don't start her off.... cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 08, 2015, 08:36:58 PM
Have been watching Rake (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1587000/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....  cloud9:

What's it like?

Have you watched it???

We have finished Series 3...  cry:

Cleaver Greene was The Duke in Moulin Rouge!  eeek:

Don't start her off.... cussing:

Series 4 soon!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 08, 2015, 10:43:14 PM
Have been watching Rake (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1587000/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....  cloud9:

What's it like?

Have you watched it???

We have finished Series 3...  cry:

Cleaver Greene was The Duke in Moulin Rouge!  eeek:

Don't start her off.... cussing:

Series 4 soon!  cloud9:
Series 4 of Moulin Rouge?   lol:   Fucking hell I've missed a lot.  Did they resurrect the Kidman character with some daft shower/it was all a dream story

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on September 08, 2015, 10:44:38 PM
Have been watching Rake (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1587000/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....  cloud9:

What's it like?

Have you watched it???

We have finished Series 3...  cry:

Cleaver Greene was The Duke in Moulin Rouge!  eeek:

Don't start her off.... cussing:

Series 4 soon!  cloud9:
Series 4 of Moulin Rouge?   lol:   Fucking hell I've missed a lot.  Did they resurrect the Kidman character with some daft shower/it was all a dream story

No .. ::)  series 4 The Duke....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 08, 2015, 10:46:33 PM
Have been watching Rake (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1587000/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....  cloud9:

What's it like?

Have you watched it???

We have finished Series 3...  cry:

Cleaver Greene was The Duke in Moulin Rouge!  eeek:

Don't start her off.... cussing:

Series 4 soon!  cloud9:
Series 4 of Moulin Rouge?   lol:   Fucking hell I've missed a lot.  Did they resurrect the Kidman character with some daft shower/it was all a dream story

No .. ::)  series 4 The Duke....
My version would be better.  They could have had so much musical fun. 
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on September 08, 2015, 10:47:22 PM
Have been watching Rake (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1587000/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....  cloud9:

What's it like?

Have you watched it???

We have finished Series 3...  cry:

Cleaver Greene was The Duke in Moulin Rouge!  eeek:

Don't start her off.... cussing:

Series 4 soon!  cloud9:
Series 4 of Moulin Rouge?   lol:   Fucking hell I've missed a lot.  Did they resurrect the Kidman character with some daft shower/it was all a dream story

No .. ::)  series 4 The Duke....
My version would be better.  They could have had so much musical fun.

Eh hmm Stevie Wonder ....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 08, 2015, 10:50:53 PM
I was thinking of the Gangsta Rap, Punk and Eurovision themed Moulin Rouge series

Plus the one where Ewan McGregor reveals to Kidman that he is a Jedi knight
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 08, 2015, 11:01:43 PM
Have been watching Rake (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1587000/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....  cloud9:

What's it like?

Have you watched it???

We have finished Series 3...  cry:

Cleaver Greene was The Duke in Moulin Rouge!  eeek:

Don't start her off.... cussing:

Series 4 soon!  cloud9:
Series 4 of Moulin Rouge?   lol:   Fucking hell I've missed a lot.  Did they resurrect the Kidman character with some daft shower/it was all a dream story

No .. ::)  series 4 The Duke....

They are resurrecting John Wayne with some daft shower/it was all a dream story??  eeek: eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 09, 2015, 05:48:44 AM
 evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 10, 2015, 06:13:07 PM
Watching Whiplash (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2582802/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

Quote
Give a retard a calculator and he will try and turn on the fucking TV with it

happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 10, 2015, 09:10:18 PM
Watching Whiplash (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2582802/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...



Awesome!   cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 11, 2015, 06:21:17 PM
Watching Before I go To Sleep (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1726592/?ref_=nv_sr_3)...  eeek:



Awaits early to bed jokes.... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on September 11, 2015, 06:23:41 PM
Are you in bed?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 11, 2015, 06:27:30 PM
Are you in bed?

Child... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 11, 2015, 07:42:35 PM
Watching Before I go To Sleep (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1726592/?ref_=nv_sr_3)...  eeek:


Apart from the Mid-Atlantic accents that made the UK setting seem strange - most excellent!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on September 12, 2015, 12:27:08 AM
Are you in bed?

Child... ::)

 checks time ... whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 12, 2015, 05:54:12 AM
Are you in bed?

Child... ::)

 checks time ... whistle:

Well, of course I was in bed at half past three... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 10, 2015, 07:17:26 PM
Just watched The Graduate....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on October 10, 2015, 08:31:35 PM
Just watched The Graduate....  cloud9:
An iconic film with great music  :thumbsup:

Staggering to think in those days an 'older woman' was Anne Bancroft who was only 35 when it was filmed
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 11, 2015, 05:33:09 AM
Just watched The Graduate....  cloud9:
An iconic film with great music  :thumbsup:

Staggering to think in those days an 'older woman' was Anne Bancroft who was only 35 when it was filmed

And Hoffman was only six years younger than her!  ;D
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on October 11, 2015, 08:57:35 AM
Just watched The Graduate....  cloud9:
An iconic film with great music  :thumbsup:

Staggering to think in those days an 'older woman' was Anne Bancroft who was only 35 when it was filmed

And Hoffman was only six years younger than her!  ;D
My new fact of the day  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 17, 2015, 05:09:27 PM
Watching Terminator Genisys (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1340138/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....

So far, so excellent!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on October 17, 2015, 06:42:54 PM
Watching Terminator Genisys (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1340138/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....

So far, so excellent!  :thumbsup:

Any nookie...... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 17, 2015, 06:49:47 PM
Watching Terminator Genisys (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1340138/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....

So far, so excellent!  :thumbsup:

Any nookie...... rubschin:

No...

Good film tho!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on October 17, 2015, 06:55:21 PM
Watching Terminator Genisys (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1340138/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....

So far, so excellent!  :thumbsup:

Any nookie...... rubschin:

No...

Good film tho!  :thumbsup:
It got iffy reviews.  Wish I'd gone seen it now. sad32:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on October 17, 2015, 06:57:31 PM
Watching Terminator Genisys (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1340138/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....

So far, so excellent!  :thumbsup:

Any nookie...... rubschin:

No...

Good film tho!  :thumbsup:
It got iffy reviews.  Wish I'd gone seen it now. sad32:

This is an iffy review,,,,,,,, noooo:


he's been boozing all day....might not even be the right film....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 17, 2015, 06:58:57 PM
Watching Terminator Genisys (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1340138/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....

So far, so excellent!  :thumbsup:

Any nookie...... rubschin:

No...

Good film tho!  :thumbsup:
It got iffy reviews.  Wish I'd gone seen it now. sad32:

Quote from: IMDB
I am a massive Terminator 1 and 2 fan, I disliked 3 and 4 a lot and I really thought this would be terrible as well!

However I turned out to be wrong! Dead Wrong!

This film has the best Arnold character of them all! He is the most 'human' towards Sarah and I really loved that connection, I can see many people liking it also. It was reminiscent of John Connor and Arnold from T2 which I just saw today... I remember seeing the first trailer and having many problems. I thought the story line was too complicated and wasn't respectful of the older films and I thought the visuals were bad.

I was wrong in both cases. The story pays massive respect to James Camerons first two classics! And it wasn't complicated for me. It was a fun story and kept my eyes on the screen. Also the visuals... wow the visuals... I know people said that we will never be shocked again by visuals like we were in T2 and the first Jurassic Park! But the young T800 looks too good to ignore. Wow! The best animation I've ever seen, I can't see the difference between him and the real one.

This is a fun, humorous, emotional action flick that shouldn't be ignored! I loved it! And you know what, I'm not ashamed! Alan Taylor deserves praise!

P.S. I love the soundtrack, I hand it to Lorne Balfe who I know makes great soundtracks from Assassins creed!

I enjoyed it most muchly....  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on October 17, 2015, 08:19:05 PM
I thought T3 was very good too.  AFAIK no one on the planet admits to having paid money to see T4

Ah well Genisys is out on Blue Ray in a couple of weeks and based on that ^ . . . . .
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 01, 2015, 06:46:25 PM
Watching Suits (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1632701/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on November 15, 2015, 12:34:56 AM
Watching Terminator Genisys (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1340138/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....

So far, so excellent!  :thumbsup:

Any nookie...... rubschin:

No...

Good film tho!  :thumbsup:
It got iffy reviews.  Wish I'd gone seen it now. sad32:

Quote from: IMDB
I am a massive Terminator 1 and 2 fan, I disliked 3 and 4 a lot and I really thought this would be terrible as well!

However I turned out to be wrong! Dead Wrong!

This film has the best Arnold character of them all! He is the most 'human' towards Sarah and I really loved that connection, I can see many people liking it also. It was reminiscent of John Connor and Arnold from T2 which I just saw today... I remember seeing the first trailer and having many problems. I thought the story line was too complicated and wasn't respectful of the older films and I thought the visuals were bad.

I was wrong in both cases. The story pays massive respect to James Camerons first two classics! And it wasn't complicated for me. It was a fun story and kept my eyes on the screen. Also the visuals... wow the visuals... I know people said that we will never be shocked again by visuals like we were in T2 and the first Jurassic Park! But the young T800 looks too good to ignore. Wow! The best animation I've ever seen, I can't see the difference between him and the real one.

This is a fun, humorous, emotional action flick that shouldn't be ignored! I loved it! And you know what, I'm not ashamed! Alan Taylor deserves praise!

P.S. I love the soundtrack, I hand it to Lorne Balfe who I know makes great soundtracks from Assassins creed!

I enjoyed it most muchly....  :thumbsup:

Yes it is most excellent (got the Blu Ray yesterday like)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 19, 2015, 07:46:56 PM
So, recent viewing...

A Very Murray Christmas (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4537842/?ref_=nv_sr_1) >>> utter shite.

The tried to watch Ricki and the Flash (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3623726/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) >>> utter shite... Meryl Streep shame on you...  noooo:

Tonight watched The Ridiculous 6 (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2479478/?ref_=nv_sr_1) >>> excellent... finished with a smile on my face... Silly film but funny....  cloud9:



Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 21, 2015, 08:04:45 AM
Watched The Walk (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3488710/?ref_=nv_sr_2) last night.... most excellent!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 21, 2015, 10:37:59 AM
Watched The Walk (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3488710/?ref_=nv_sr_2) last night.... most excellent!  :thumbsup:
Did you feet ache watching it?  Mine would have
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 21, 2015, 11:19:04 AM
Watched The Walk (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3488710/?ref_=nv_sr_2) last night.... most excellent!  :thumbsup:
Did you feet ache watching it?  Mine would have

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 25, 2015, 01:29:23 PM
The Second Best Marigold Hotel  (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2555736/?ref_=nv_sr_1)= utter shite covered with a thick layer of puke....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 25, 2015, 01:38:46 PM
The Second Best Marigold Hotel  (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2555736/?ref_=nv_sr_1)= utter shite covered with a thick layer of puke....  noooo:

 rubschin:  I liked the 1st one..... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 25, 2015, 01:40:13 PM
The Second Best Marigold Hotel  (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2555736/?ref_=nv_sr_1)= utter shite covered with a thick layer of puke....  noooo:

 rubschin:  I liked the 1st one..... rubschin:

Saying that there is a hint in the title....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 25, 2015, 02:28:30 PM
The Second Best Marigold Hotel  (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2555736/?ref_=nv_sr_1)= utter shite covered with a thick layer of puke....  noooo:

 rubschin:  I liked the 1st one..... rubschin:

Saying that there is a hint in the title....

 lol: lol: lol:

You always make I larf....  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on December 25, 2015, 06:58:22 PM
The Second Best Marigold Hotel  (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2555736/?ref_=nv_sr_1)= utter shite covered with a thick layer of puke....  noooo:

 rubschin:  I liked the 1st one..... rubschin:

Saying that there is a hint in the title....

 :thumbsup: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 25, 2015, 07:19:01 PM
Just watched Amy (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2870648/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)... Amazebugs!  eeek: and a little bit of...  cry:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 25, 2015, 07:24:39 PM
Just watched Amy (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2870648/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)... Amazebugs!  eeek: and a little bit of...  cry:


 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 26, 2015, 04:46:36 PM
Just watched Everest (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2719848/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1).... most excellent...  :thumbsup:

Although Hollywood has an amazing ability to telegraph the 'dead' ones early on in a movie which somewhat spoils it all...  evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on December 26, 2015, 04:50:37 PM
Man in a read jumper in Star Trek???
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 26, 2015, 04:50:50 PM
Just watched Everest (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2719848/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1).... most excellent...  :thumbsup:

Although Hollywood has an amazing ability to telegraph the 'dead' ones early on in a movie which somewhat spoils it all...  evil:

I thought it was shite..... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on December 26, 2015, 05:15:35 PM
So, why?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 26, 2015, 05:19:07 PM
So, why?

Well if you like mountain climbing ..It maybe ok but for me ..... noooo:
and as BM (Barry Norman  ::) ) stated you sort of know who is gonna die (true story  ::) )....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on December 26, 2015, 05:21:57 PM
You spoiled the ending Banghead Banghead  Going to watch Apollo 13 later to see how it goes scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 26, 2015, 05:26:29 PM
You spoiled the ending Banghead Banghead  Going to watch Apollo 13 later to see how it goes scared2:

Did you watch the first 12....... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Uncle Mort on December 27, 2015, 08:12:19 AM
You spoiled the ending Banghead Banghead  Going to watch Apollo 13 later to see how it goes scared2:

Did you watch the first 12....... rubschin:

Apollo 1 was a bit sad  sad24:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 27, 2015, 08:36:25 AM
You spoiled the ending Banghead Banghead  Going to watch Apollo 13 later to see how it goes scared2:

Did you watch the first 12....... rubschin:

Apollo 1 was a bit sad  sad24:

It was....  cry:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 27, 2015, 08:41:20 AM
Started to watch Don Verdean (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3534282/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... utter shite, gave up...  noooo:

Then watched The Hateful Eight (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3460252/?ref_=nv_sr_1) which was good but could have easily been an hour shorter.... ::)

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 27, 2015, 12:48:15 PM
You spoiled the ending Banghead Banghead  Going to watch Apollo 13 later to see how it goes scared2:

Did you watch the first 12....... rubschin:

Apollo 1 was a bit sad  sad24:

It was....  cry:

Is that the one with the Russian... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 27, 2015, 07:43:18 PM
Started with Southpaw (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1798684/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... couldn't understand what the jigaboos were saying...  noooo:

...tried Joy (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2446980/?ref_=nv_sr_1).... weird...   noooo:

Now watching In The Heart Of The Sea (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1390411/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....   rubschin:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 27, 2015, 07:48:04 PM
Started with Southpaw (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1798684/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... couldn't understand what the jigaboos were saying...  noooo:

...tried Joy (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2446980/?ref_=nv_sr_1).... weird...   noooo:

Now watching In The Heart Of The Sea (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1390411/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....   rubschin:

Have you watched Creed..... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 27, 2015, 08:37:06 PM
Started with Southpaw (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1798684/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... couldn't understand what the jigaboos were saying...  noooo:

...tried Joy (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2446980/?ref_=nv_sr_1).... weird...   noooo:

Now watching In The Heart Of The Sea (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1390411/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....   rubschin:

Have you watched Creed..... rubschin:

Not yet...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 29, 2015, 05:17:27 PM
Watching The Rise Of The Krays (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2945796/?ref_=nv_sr_1).... Most excellent!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 29, 2015, 05:23:23 PM
Watching The Rise Of The Krays (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2945796/?ref_=nv_sr_1).... Most excellent!  Thumbs:

A zombie film........ rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 29, 2015, 05:27:33 PM
Watching The Rise Of The Krays (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2945796/?ref_=nv_sr_1).... Most excellent!  Thumbs:

A zombie film........ rubschin:

facepalm:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 29, 2015, 06:32:25 PM
Watching The Rise Of The Krays (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2945796/?ref_=nv_sr_1).... Most excellent!  Thumbs:

Superb!  Thumbs:

Gonna watch Legend (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3569230/?ref_=tt_rec_tt) now....  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 29, 2015, 09:05:06 PM
Watching The Rise Of The Krays (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2945796/?ref_=nv_sr_1).... Most excellent!  Thumbs:

Superb!  Thumbs:

Gonna watch Legend (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3569230/?ref_=tt_rec_tt) now....  Thumbs:

Awesome!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 30, 2015, 05:38:04 PM
Watching The Dish (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0205873/?ref_=nv_sr_1).... brilliant!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 30, 2015, 05:41:55 PM
Watching The Dish (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0205873/?ref_=nv_sr_1).... brilliant!  :thumbsup:

Read that as washing the dishes....... redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 30, 2015, 05:42:55 PM
Watching The Dish (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0205873/?ref_=nv_sr_1).... brilliant!  :thumbsup:

Read that as washing the dishes....... redface:


happy001

I'm not Nick, it ain't gonna happen....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on December 30, 2015, 05:44:21 PM
 ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 30, 2015, 06:55:03 PM
Watching The Dish (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0205873/?ref_=nv_sr_1).... brilliant!  :thumbsup:

Excellent!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 30, 2015, 06:57:07 PM
Is LL gonna let you out the basement anytime soon......... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 30, 2015, 06:59:18 PM
Is LL gonna let you out the basement anytime soon......... rubschin:

Tomorrow night!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 30, 2015, 09:09:33 PM
Watched  "Still Crazy"........again one of my faves......... cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Uncle Mort on December 30, 2015, 09:20:41 PM
Watched  "Still Crazy"........again one of my faves......... cloud9:

wot? even after all these years
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 30, 2015, 09:48:19 PM
Watched  "Still Crazy"........again one of my faves......... cloud9:

wot? even after all these years

 drumroll:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on December 30, 2015, 11:22:10 PM
Watched  "Still Crazy"........again one of my faves......... cloud9:

wot? even after all these years

 drumroll:
drumroll: drumroll:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 01, 2016, 04:05:48 PM
Watched  "Still Crazy"........again one of my faves......... cloud9:

wot? even after all these years

 drumroll:
drumroll: drumroll:
drumroll: drumroll: drumroll:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 01, 2016, 04:10:21 PM
Watching The Dish (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0205873/?ref_=nv_sr_1).... brilliant!  :thumbsup:

Excellent!  cloud9:
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Great film.

https://vimeo.com/37356084 (https://vimeo.com/37356084)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 01, 2016, 04:59:57 PM
Watching The Danish Girl (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0810819/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 01, 2016, 07:42:16 PM
Watching The Danish Girl (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0810819/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....  eeek:

And then watched Dixieland (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4188436/?ref_=nv_sr_2) which has got to be the wurstorest film evah!  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on January 11, 2016, 05:22:53 PM
Midnight in Paris  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 11, 2016, 06:49:40 PM
Watching The Revenant (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1663202/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....

Producer: DiCaprio, here is your script...

30 seconds passes...

DiCaprio: Learnt it!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 11, 2016, 08:02:59 PM
Watching The Revenant (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1663202/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....

Producer: DiCaprio, here is your script...

30 seconds passes...

DiCaprio: Learnt it!  :thumbsup:

Utter shite...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 11, 2016, 08:24:33 PM
Watching The Revenant (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1663202/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....

Producer: DiCaprio, here is your script...

30 seconds passes...

DiCaprio: Learnt it!  :thumbsup:

It can't be, it won awards.



Utter shite...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 11, 2016, 08:27:58 PM
Watching The Revenant (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1663202/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....

Producer: DiCaprio, here is your script...

30 seconds passes...

DiCaprio: Learnt it!  :thumbsup:

It can't be, it won awards.



Utter shite...  noooo:

yeah... SMF won awards but you still can't work the quote system...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 11, 2016, 10:04:08 PM
Watching The Revenant (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1663202/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....

Producer: DiCaprio, here is your script...

30 seconds passes...

DiCaprio: Learnt it!  :thumbsup:

It can't be, it won awards.



Utter shite...  noooo:

yeah... SMF won awards but you still can't work the quote system...  noooo:
No awards for using the quote system I suppose.  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on January 12, 2016, 06:44:18 AM
Midnight in Paris  :thumbsup:

 cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 12, 2016, 07:21:51 PM
Watching Hugo (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0970179/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on January 13, 2016, 07:18:05 AM
Watching Hugo (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0970179/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)....  cloud9:

I'll watch that all the way through one day.


.... Maybe today  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 13, 2016, 07:32:45 AM
Watching Hugo (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0970179/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)....  cloud9:

I'll watch that all the way through one day.


.... Maybe today  rubschin:

I enjoyed it.... it was very "Charlie and the chocolate factory"....  ;D
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on January 13, 2016, 07:34:48 AM
Watching Hugo (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0970179/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)....  cloud9:

I'll watch that all the way through one day.


.... Maybe today  rubschin:

I enjoyed it.... it was very "Charlie and the chocolate factory"....  ;D

Take my mind off ironing a thousand duvet covers then?   :thumbsup:



I may have over estimated how many... evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 13, 2016, 07:50:59 AM
Watching Hugo (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0970179/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)....  cloud9:

I'll watch that all the way through one day.


.... Maybe today  rubschin:

I enjoyed it.... it was very "Charlie and the chocolate factory"....  ;D

Take my mind off ironing a thousand duvet covers then?   :thumbsup:



I may have over estimated how many... evil:

 Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on January 13, 2016, 11:07:32 AM
Watching Hugo (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0970179/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)....  cloud9:

I'll watch that all the way through one day.


.... Maybe today  rubschin:

I enjoyed it.... it was very "Charlie and the chocolate factory"....  ;D

Take my mind off ironing a thousand duvet covers then?   :thumbsup:



I may have over estimated how many... evil:

 Thumbs:


The remote control police seemed to have censored my viewing.... Yet the series link to 2 and half men remains.   evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 13, 2016, 11:19:55 AM
Watching Hugo (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0970179/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)....  cloud9:

I'll watch that all the way through one day.


.... Maybe today  rubschin:

I enjoyed it.... it was very "Charlie and the chocolate factory"....  ;D

Take my mind off ironing a thousand duvet covers then?   :thumbsup:



I may have over estimated how many... evil:

 Thumbs:


The remote control police seemed to have censored my viewing.... Yet the series link to 2 and half men remains.   evil:

pathead:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on January 13, 2016, 04:11:12 PM
I didn't do the ironing.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on January 13, 2016, 04:12:28 PM
I don't possess an iron redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on January 13, 2016, 04:15:52 PM
Managing with just woods?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on January 13, 2016, 04:17:24 PM
 facepalm:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 13, 2016, 05:02:51 PM
Managing with just woods?

 drumroll:  ;D

Haven't you got a spare iron...... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on January 13, 2016, 09:44:36 PM
Oh watched The Family last night .  :thumbsup:

Bit like The Munsters meets The Fockers xx
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on January 14, 2016, 12:49:26 AM
Potty mouth
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 14, 2016, 03:24:56 AM
Oh watched The Family last night .  :thumbsup:

Bit like The Munsters meets The Fockers xx

Sounds like a weekend with the smuggers..  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on January 14, 2016, 04:36:18 AM
 lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 14, 2016, 05:03:45 AM
Oh watched The Family last night .  :thumbsup:

Bit like The Munsters meets The Fockers xx

Sounds like a weekend with the smuggers..  rubschin:

 evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 14, 2016, 05:04:26 AM
Managing with just woods?

 drumroll:  ;D

Haven't you got a spare iron...... rubschin:

I miss Darwin....... noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on January 14, 2016, 07:35:18 AM
Managing with just woods?

 drumroll:  ;D

Haven't you got a spare iron...... rubschin:

I miss Darwin....... noooo:

Enny owlld eyyeuun,  miy naeme is Roiyyeuun...    Well that's what it sounds like round here. 😀
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 14, 2016, 11:04:17 AM
Managing with just woods?

 drumroll:  ;D

Haven't you got a spare iron...... rubschin:

I miss Darwin....... noooo:

Sorry, I was out all day.

Not in the iron sense of course.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 15, 2016, 08:06:47 PM
Just watched Creed (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3076658/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 15, 2016, 08:07:33 PM
Just watched Creed (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3076658/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  noooo:


 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 15, 2016, 08:38:16 PM
Just watched Creed (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3076658/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  noooo:


 rubschin:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3400367/Rocky-s-round-seven-s-packing-real-punch-Creed-nearly-knockout.htm (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3400367/Rocky-s-round-seven-s-packing-real-punch-Creed-nearly-knockout.htm)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 16, 2016, 05:35:14 AM
Just watched Creed (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3076658/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  noooo:


 rubschin:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3400367/Rocky-s-round-seven-s-packing-real-punch-Creed-nearly-knockout.htm (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3400367/Rocky-s-round-seven-s-packing-real-punch-Creed-nearly-knockout.htm)

I thought it was shyte....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 20, 2016, 04:57:31 PM
Watching Ted 2 (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2637276/) happy001

OMG this is an awesome film!  eveilgrin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 22, 2016, 06:10:57 PM
Watching Let It Be (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065976/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 22, 2016, 07:45:38 PM
Watching Let It Be (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065976/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)....  cloud9:

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 22, 2016, 07:53:54 PM
Watching Let It Be (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065976/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)....  cloud9:

 rubschin:

Most excellent!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 12, 2016, 09:00:54 PM
Just watched Spectre (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2379713/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

Terrible, just terrible...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 12, 2016, 09:40:23 PM
Been watching the first few episodes of Lucifer on Amazon, quite possibly one of the oddest ideas for a show I've seen in a long time but there is certainly some potential.

Basically the aforementioned prince of darkness has become completely disillusioned with his role as the lord of Hell and decided to jack it all in, ending up in LA where he is happily running a nightclub. This changes one night when an associate of his is gunned down in his arms so he takes it upon himself to work with the police to find the killer. Realising he enjoys what he is doing he then continues working with the detective while trying to figure out why she has had such an effect on him. The show is at its best when Decker and Lucifer are interacting, trying to one up each other and figure the other out. It’s their relationship that grounds this show while also making it enormously entertaining.

Ellis does a good job of making Lucifer someone you'd probably enjoy having a drink with but would more then likely regret the aftermath and the way he deals with some of the more irritating aspects of life will likely raise a laugh. The whole bit about coming back to the club and finding out that someone had stolen his identity and gone on a spending spree was brilliantly done. 

Not sure where they will end up taking it but so far overall I'd say it's worth a look.  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 12, 2016, 09:59:23 PM
Just watched Spectre (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2379713/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

Terrible, just terrible...  noooo:
Not surprised and ta, that'll save us buying it on PPV later this month.  Something about even the positive reviews indicated it wasn't worth forking out to see it at the cinema.

It'll be free to watch by Christmas, not sure I'll bother even then based on your review.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 12, 2016, 10:01:30 PM
Been watching the first few episodes of Lucifer on Amazon, quite possibly one of the oddest ideas for a show I've seen in a long time but there is certainly some potential.

Basically the aforementioned prince of darkness has become completely disillusioned with his role as the lord of Hell and decided to jack it all in, ending up in LA where he is happily running a nightclub. This changes one night when an associate of his is gunned down in his arms so he takes it upon himself to work with the police to find the killer. Realising he enjoys what he is doing he then continues working with the detective while trying to figure out why she has had such an effect on him. The show is at its best when Decker and Lucifer are interacting, trying to one up each other and figure the other out. It’s their relationship that grounds this show while also making it enormously entertaining.

Ellis does a good job of making Lucifer someone you'd probably enjoy having a drink with but would more then likely regret the aftermath and the way he deals with some of the more irritating aspects of life will likely raise a laugh. The whole bit about coming back to the club and finding out that someone had stolen his identity and gone on a spending spree was brilliantly done. 

Not sure where they will end up taking it but so far overall I'd say it's worth a look.  Thumbs:

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 12, 2016, 10:06:16 PM
Just watched Spectre (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2379713/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

Terrible, just terrible...  noooo:
Not surprised and ta, that'll save us buying it on PPV later this month.  Something about even the positive reviews indicated it wasn't worth forking out to see it at the cinema.

It'll be free to watch by Christmas, not sure I'll bother even then based on your review.

It was visually superb in 1080p...

The action stuff (car chases, etc.) has no meaning any more... you have no idea if it was real or created in a computer... So for me it doesn't have that  eeek: any more...

The story, dialogue and acting were terrible IMHO.... That nice Mr. Flemming must be spinning in his grave....  noooo:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 12, 2016, 10:24:16 PM
Been watching the first few episodes of Lucifer on Amazon, quite possibly one of the oddest ideas for a show I've seen in a long time but there is certainly some potential.

Basically the aforementioned prince of darkness has become completely disillusioned with his role as the lord of Hell and decided to jack it all in, ending up in LA where he is happily running a nightclub. This changes one night when an associate of his is gunned down in his arms so he takes it upon himself to work with the police to find the killer. Realising he enjoys what he is doing he then continues working with the detective while trying to figure out why she has had such an effect on him. The show is at its best when Decker and Lucifer are interacting, trying to one up each other and figure the other out. It’s their relationship that grounds this show while also making it enormously entertaining.

Ellis does a good job of making Lucifer someone you'd probably enjoy having a drink with but would more then likely regret the aftermath and the way he deals with some of the more irritating aspects of life will likely raise a laugh. The whole bit about coming back to the club and finding out that someone had stolen his identity and gone on a spending spree was brilliantly done. 

Not sure where they will end up taking it but so far overall I'd say it's worth a look.  Thumbs:

 :thumbsup:

http://youtu.be/X4bF_quwNtw (http://youtu.be/X4bF_quwNtw)

 Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 18, 2016, 05:58:58 PM
Watching Bridge of Spies (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3682448/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 18, 2016, 06:02:14 PM
Great performance from Rylance!!
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 18, 2016, 06:06:19 PM
Great performance from Rylance!!

A sensible comment from you....?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 18, 2016, 06:08:51 PM
 angel1
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 18, 2016, 07:31:39 PM
Watching Bridge of Spies (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3682448/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  cloud9:

Splendid, simply splendid....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 18, 2016, 07:36:07 PM
Great performance from Rylance!!

Hanks is now the Jimmy Stewart of our day.
































I have put baby lotion on my willy  sad24: sad24:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on February 18, 2016, 07:37:05 PM
Great performance from Rylance!!

Hanks is now the Jimmy Stewart of our day.
































I have put baby lotion on my willy  sad24: sad24:

That good a film......... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 18, 2016, 07:37:19 PM
facepalm:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 18, 2016, 07:37:56 PM
 sad24:

It's sore  sad24: sad24:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 18, 2016, 07:38:07 PM
Great performance from Rylance!!

Hanks is now the Jimmy Stewart of our day.
































I have put baby lotion on my willy  sad24: sad24:

That good a film......... rubschin:

 drumroll:

happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 18, 2016, 07:39:04 PM
 evil:

It hurts  sad24: sad24: sad24:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 18, 2016, 10:27:53 PM
Great performance from Rylance!!

Hanks is now the Jimmy Stewart of our day.
































I have put baby lotion on my willy  sad24: sad24:

That good a film......... rubschin:

 drumroll:

happy001
happy001 happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on February 23, 2016, 10:20:00 PM
Just watched Spectre (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2379713/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

Terrible, just terrible...  noooo:
Not surprised and ta, that'll save us buying it on PPV later this month.  Something about even the positive reviews indicated it wasn't worth forking out to see it at the cinema.

It'll be free to watch by Christmas, not sure I'll bother even then based on your review.

It was visually superb in 1080p...

The action stuff (car chases, etc.) has no meaning any more... you have no idea if it was real or created in a computer... So for me it doesn't have that  eeek: any more...

The story, dialogue and acting were terrible IMHO.... That nice Mr. Flemming must be spinning in his grave....  noooo:



It is utter shite... and completely unbelievable.... noooo:

But, hey, it's not real life and if you don't take it too seriously, it's a good filum and I enjoyed it... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 29, 2016, 08:33:23 PM
Kingsman - the Secret Service (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingsman:_The_Secret_Service)

Wonderfully ridiculous with an amazing body count
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 29, 2016, 09:44:08 PM
Well that ^ was last night.

Now The Man from U.N.C.L.E film (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Man_from_U.N.C.L.E._(film))  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 01, 2016, 12:09:00 AM
Kingsman - the Secret Service (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingsman:_The_Secret_Service)

Wonderfully ridiculous with an amazing body count

I remember watching the church scene thinking how the hell did this get past the censors...  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 02, 2016, 06:22:32 PM
Just watched The Forecaster (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4103404/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 02, 2016, 06:23:48 PM
Just watched The Forecaster (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4103404/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  eeek:

One for Nick then..... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 02, 2016, 06:25:22 PM
Just watched The Forecaster (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4103404/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  eeek:

One for Nick then..... rubschin:

Caster, not skin.... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on March 02, 2016, 08:32:05 PM
 cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on April 20, 2016, 01:08:34 PM
Finally got around to watching The Force Awakens and I'll admit to being pleasantly surprised. I had been half expecting Disney to make a total pigs ear of the franchise but this is a promising start. The new additions to the cast work well and I'm curious to see where the character development goes with them. Killing off a major character was always going to be a risky idea, even when the actor in question wanted it done but the scene played out well. The action set pieces were all well done and didn't lose the feel of the original trilogy.

There have been complaints that this was just a rehash of episode 4 and to be fair you can see more than a few similarities between the 2 films. From the force sensitive heroine coming from a desert world to the rehash of the death star trench run but it works with the new storyline.

The only part of the film which I think could have been done better was Luke's appearance at the end. There is meant to be this powerful scene when having located him he turns around and the heroine hands him his lightsabre. THe only problam was that as soon as he turned around and revealed his face my immediate reaction was "BLOODY HELL!!! OLIVER REED IS A JEDI!!" Whoever decided that the character needed that beard to look old and wise needs to go to specsavers.  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on April 20, 2016, 03:20:53 PM
Finally got around to watching The Force Awakens and I'll admit to being pleasantly surprised. I had been half expecting Disney to make a total pigs ear of the franchise but this is a promising start. The new additions to the cast work well and I'm curious to see where the character development goes with them. Killing off a major character was always going to be a risky idea, even when the actor in question wanted it done but the scene played out well. The action set pieces were all well done and didn't lose the feel of the original trilogy.

There have been complaints that this was just a rehash of episode 4 and to be fair you can see more than a few similarities between the 2 films. From the force sensitive heroine coming from a desert world to the rehash of the death star trench run but it works with the new storyline.

The only part of the film which I think could have been done better was Luke's appearance at the end. There is meant to be this powerful scene when having located him he turns around and the heroine hands him his lightsabre. THe only problam was that as soon as he turned around and revealed his face my immediate reaction was "BLOODY HELL!!! OLIVER REED IS A JEDI!!" Whoever decided that the character needed that beard to look old and wise needs to go to specsavers.  lol:
:thumbsup:

What I thought but in betterer words than I could
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: miss Tchevious on April 20, 2016, 05:28:42 PM
Watched a movie last night....."the boat that rocked" , outfuckingstanding.  Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on April 20, 2016, 05:33:54 PM
 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 20, 2016, 06:00:48 PM
Watched a movie last night....."the boat that rocked" , outfuckingstanding.  Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:

Excellent!  :thumbsup:

just watching Look who's back (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4176826/)....  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on April 20, 2016, 06:09:01 PM
Watched a movie last night....."the boat that rocked" , outfuckingstanding.  Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:

Excellent!  :thumbsup:

just watching Look who's back (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4176826/)....  lol:

Any good...... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 20, 2016, 06:50:52 PM
Watched a movie last night....."the boat that rocked" , outfuckingstanding.  Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:

Excellent!  :thumbsup:

just watching Look who's back (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4176826/)....  lol:

Any good...... rubschin:

So far so happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 20, 2016, 07:24:53 PM
Watched a movie last night....."the boat that rocked" , outfuckingstanding.  Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:

Excellent!  :thumbsup:

just watching Look who's back (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4176826/)....  lol:

Any good...... rubschin:

So far so happy001

Now   eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on April 21, 2016, 06:57:57 AM
Finally got around to watching The Force Awakens and I'll admit to being pleasantly surprised. I had been half expecting Disney to make a total pigs ear of the franchise but this is a promising start. The new additions to the cast work well and I'm curious to see where the character development goes with them. Killing off a major character was always going to be a risky idea, even when the actor in question wanted it done but the scene played out well. The action set pieces were all well done and didn't lose the feel of the original trilogy.

There have been complaints that this was just a rehash of episode 4 and to be fair you can see more than a few similarities between the 2 films. From the force sensitive heroine coming from a desert world to the rehash of the death star trench run but it works with the new storyline.

The only part of the film which I think could have been done better was Luke's appearance at the end. There is meant to be this powerful scene when having located him he turns around and the heroine hands him his lightsabre. THe only problam was that as soon as he turned around and revealed his face my immediate reaction was "BLOODY HELL!!! OLIVER REED IS A JEDI!!" Whoever decided that the character needed that beard to look old and wise needs to go to specsavers.  lol:
:thumbsup:

What I thought but in betterer words than I could

http://www.sadanduseless.com/2015/11/the-daily-life-of-darth-vader/#dr5MqIj9P68SQJZ3.01 (http://www.sadanduseless.com/2015/11/the-daily-life-of-darth-vader/#dr5MqIj9P68SQJZ3.01)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on April 21, 2016, 09:06:52 AM
Finally got around to watching The Force Awakens and I'll admit to being pleasantly surprised. I had been half expecting Disney to make a total pigs ear of the franchise but this is a promising start. The new additions to the cast work well and I'm curious to see where the character development goes with them. Killing off a major character was always going to be a risky idea, even when the actor in question wanted it done but the scene played out well. The action set pieces were all well done and didn't lose the feel of the original trilogy.

There have been complaints that this was just a rehash of episode 4 and to be fair you can see more than a few similarities between the 2 films. From the force sensitive heroine coming from a desert world to the rehash of the death star trench run but it works with the new storyline.

The only part of the film which I think could have been done better was Luke's appearance at the end. There is meant to be this powerful scene when having located him he turns around and the heroine hands him his lightsabre. THe only problam was that as soon as he turned around and revealed his face my immediate reaction was "BLOODY HELL!!! OLIVER REED IS A JEDI!!" Whoever decided that the character needed that beard to look old and wise needs to go to specsavers.  lol:
:thumbsup:

What I thought but in betterer words than I could

http://www.sadanduseless.com/2015/11/the-daily-life-of-darth-vader/#dr5MqIj9P68SQJZ3.01 (http://www.sadanduseless.com/2015/11/the-daily-life-of-darth-vader/#dr5MqIj9P68SQJZ3.01)

happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on April 21, 2016, 09:21:49 AM
Finally got around to watching The Force Awakens and I'll admit to being pleasantly surprised. I had been half expecting Disney to make a total pigs ear of the franchise but this is a promising start. The new additions to the cast work well and I'm curious to see where the character development goes with them. Killing off a major character was always going to be a risky idea, even when the actor in question wanted it done but the scene played out well. The action set pieces were all well done and didn't lose the feel of the original trilogy.

There have been complaints that this was just a rehash of episode 4 and to be fair you can see more than a few similarities between the 2 films. From the force sensitive heroine coming from a desert world to the rehash of the death star trench run but it works with the new storyline.

The only part of the film which I think could have been done better was Luke's appearance at the end. There is meant to be this powerful scene when having located him he turns around and the heroine hands him his lightsabre. THe only problam was that as soon as he turned around and revealed his face my immediate reaction was "BLOODY HELL!!! OLIVER REED IS A JEDI!!" Whoever decided that the character needed that beard to look old and wise needs to go to specsavers.  lol:
:thumbsup:

What I thought but in betterer words than I could

http://www.sadanduseless.com/2015/11/the-daily-life-of-darth-vader/#dr5MqIj9P68SQJZ3.01 (http://www.sadanduseless.com/2015/11/the-daily-life-of-darth-vader/#dr5MqIj9P68SQJZ3.01)

happy001

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv5iEK-IEzw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv5iEK-IEzw)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 21, 2016, 08:06:29 PM

Excellent!  :thumbsup:

just watching Look who's back (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4176826/)....  lol:

Watched half last night... watched the whole thing again tonight....  eeek:

Amazebugs.  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on April 21, 2016, 10:08:41 PM

Excellent!  :thumbsup:

just watching Look who's back (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4176826/)....  lol:

Watched half last night... watched the whole thing again tonight....  eeek:

Amazebugs.  Thumbs:

So an own AFFS then ......... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 22, 2016, 05:30:05 AM

Excellent!  :thumbsup:

just watching Look who's back (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4176826/)....  lol:

Watched half last night... watched the whole thing again tonight....  eeek:

Amazebugs.  Thumbs:

So an own AFFS then ......... rubschin:

Only the first half...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 13, 2016, 11:53:43 AM
Brexit The Movie (https://vimeo.com/166378572)

Absolutely splendid!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 13, 2016, 12:30:37 PM
Brexit The Movie (https://vimeo.com/166378572)

Absolutely splendid!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 rubschin:    http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/owen-bennett/brexit-the-movie-_b_9915388.html (http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/owen-bennett/brexit-the-movie-_b_9915388.html)

"But hey, this was Brexit: The Movie. You wouldn't get annoyed with a Star Wars film for not giving an equal hearing to the Dark Side after all. . . . . .

 . . . could this film convince people to actually vote Remain? Yes, I think it could do that to. The vision of the UK painted in Brexit: The Movie is of a country where business rules the roost and any regulation is something to be resisted.

It is a film I would recommend everybody watches, no matter what side of the argument they are on."



Will try and find the 71 minutes to watch it later
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 13, 2016, 12:38:53 PM
Brexit The Movie (https://vimeo.com/166378572)

Absolutely splendid!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 rubschin:    http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/owen-bennett/brexit-the-movie-_b_9915388.html (http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/owen-bennett/brexit-the-movie-_b_9915388.html)

"But hey, this was Brexit: The Movie. You wouldn't get annoyed with a Star Wars film for not giving an equal hearing to the Dark Side after all. . . . . .

 . . . could this film convince people to actually vote Remain? Yes, I think it could do that to. The vision of the UK painted in Brexit: The Movie is of a country where business rules the roost and any regulation is something to be resisted.

It is a film I would recommend everybody watches, no matter what side of the argument they are on."



Will try and find the 71 minutes to watch it later

Well, that is an interesting take on it... I particularly liked: -

Quote
Strangely, no one mentioned the huge exploitation of workers, including children, which that entailed. Perhaps the Sadlers Committee Report of 1832, which revealed the dire treatment of children in textiles mills and factories, was a piece of fiction and it was all peace, love and money during the Industrial Revolution.

Rather desperate I would have thought as the film argues that it all started to go Pete Tong for the UK because of over-regulation brought about by the First and then The Second World Wars...

Still, would be interested on your take on it.

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 14, 2016, 10:34:33 AM
.. .Still, would be interested on your take on it.

Well watched it all, much of it twice

Short verdict:  all seems to be preaching to the choir and not the congregation

In more detail:

If there's a killer argument for leaving the EU it's why pay £140 per man woman and child to have 2 million and more each foreigners undermining our jobs market and overloading our services. 

This film didn't even once allude to that focussing instead on the obvious that if we wanted a free trading block in Europe we wouldn't start from here.  Well no shit Sherlock. Farage, Davis and Hannan came over well as did the presenter but many of the faces did not.  There was too much xenophobia, chip on shoulder paranoia and disingenuity thrown in.  Kate Hooey in effect saying we should leave because she is ignorant wasn't good and the guy at the end saying it'd be better to have to eat grass than be in the EU does rather lead the neutral observer to think that leaving might be that bad.  And to echo the Huffington Post comment, for many it could be that bad if the libertarian themes behind the film came to pass with its praising of 19th century Britain.

As for deploring that we regulate children's toys so there's no lead paint to suck, sharp edges to cut or choking hazards to kill, well that was a big fat own goal.

I repeat there's a strong case to leave the EU, this film made all the wrong ones.  Its net effect might be exactly what its backers didn't want.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 16, 2016, 06:56:21 PM
Watching Now Voyager (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0035140/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....  cloud9:

I expect Mr. Darwin Sir took Mrs. Darwin #1 to see it when it came out....  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on May 16, 2016, 06:57:39 PM
Watching Now Voyager (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0035140/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....  cloud9:

I expect Mr. Darwin Sir took Mrs. Darwin #1 to see it when it came out....  whistle:

Our first date.  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 16, 2016, 06:58:29 PM
Watching Now Voyager (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0035140/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....  cloud9:

I expect Mr. Darwin Sir took Mrs. Darwin #1 to see it when it came out....  whistle:

Our first date.  cloud9:

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on May 25, 2016, 02:19:53 PM
Just bought this for Miss I

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1444785206/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1444785206/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

Cracking read and she is already gurgling with laughter over Chapter One  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 25, 2016, 02:35:33 PM
Just bought this for Miss I

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1444785206/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1444785206/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

Cracking read and she is already gurgling with laughter over me  cloud9:

 whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on May 25, 2016, 02:52:06 PM
 evil:

You are just jealous, like. I have seen the lingerie pics now  Shocked: Shocked:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 25, 2016, 02:56:49 PM
evil:

You are just jealous, like. I have seen the lingerie pics now  Shocked: Shocked:

I'm sure she is laughing with you and not at you... pathead:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on May 25, 2016, 03:00:50 PM
Lingerie and bikini pics will now be subject to PayPal payments whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 25, 2016, 03:11:34 PM
Lingerie and bikini pics will now be subject to PayPal payments whistle:

Through the donate button!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on May 25, 2016, 03:16:30 PM
Flea Bay  eveilgrin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 28, 2016, 06:45:25 PM
Just watched The Brothers Grimsby (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3381008/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

Me >>> happy001

LL >>>  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on May 29, 2016, 05:40:16 AM
Was taking to Miss I about D H Lawrence and discovered she had never read Lady Chattereley's Lover. Have bought it for her  angel1































 eyes:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 20, 2016, 08:28:54 PM
Watching Eye In The Sky (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2057392/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....

Tense!  scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 20, 2016, 09:00:46 PM
Watching Eye In The Sky (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2057392/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....

Tense!  scared2:

Splendid!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 20, 2016, 09:02:13 PM
Watching Eye In The Sky (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2057392/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....

Tense!  scared2:

Splendid!  :thumbsup:
Alan Rickman  sad24:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 20, 2016, 09:03:59 PM
Watching Eye In The Sky (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2057392/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....

Tense!  scared2:

Splendid!  :thumbsup:
Alan Rickman  sad24:

yes...  cry:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on June 30, 2016, 04:30:50 PM
Watching Eye In The Sky (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2057392/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....

Tense!  scared2:
Quadcopter the Movie?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 30, 2016, 07:01:04 PM
Watching Eye In The Sky (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2057392/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....

Tense!  scared2:
Quadcopter the Movie?

facepalm:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on June 30, 2016, 07:13:19 PM
That would be Eye in the Pool whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on June 30, 2016, 07:44:04 PM
That would be Eye in the Pool whistle:
doh: of course, silly me

So the question is.  Is it worth legally downloading?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 01, 2016, 06:34:42 AM
That would be Eye in the Pool whistle:
doh: of course, silly me

So the question is.  Is it worth legally downloading?

Yes!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on July 01, 2016, 09:54:12 AM
That would be Eye in the Pool whistle:
doh: of course, silly me

So the question is.  Is it worth legally downloading?

Yes!  :thumbsup:
Ta


and Banghead  it's not available yet
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 02, 2016, 06:14:49 PM
Just watched Senna again...  sad24:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 02, 2016, 06:16:22 PM
Too many jokes  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on July 02, 2016, 06:17:44 PM
Too many jokes  noooo:

 cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 02, 2016, 06:25:44 PM
 noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on July 02, 2016, 07:52:28 PM
Just watched Senna again...  sad24:
22 years since he died and it's still shocking
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 07, 2016, 02:57:16 AM
Currently having Pride & Prejudice & Zombies inflicted on me.

So far its been

Wtf?
Wtf?
Wtf?
That's an interesting place to hide a blade

Misty, its one for the minema once you've had a few....  eveilgrin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 07, 2016, 05:06:07 AM
Should be in the dreams thread whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 07, 2016, 11:06:29 AM
Should be in the dreams thread whistle:

http://youtu.be/syjfmdvLu9c (http://youtu.be/syjfmdvLu9c)

 whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 10, 2016, 06:53:34 PM
Just watched Spotlight... (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1895587/?ref_=nv_sr_1)  eeek:

Amazebugs! worthy:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 10, 2016, 06:58:13 PM
 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 10, 2016, 07:43:41 PM
:thumbsup:
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on July 10, 2016, 08:35:01 PM
Just watched Spotlight... (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1895587/?ref_=nv_sr_1)  eeek:

Amazebugs! worthy:
I couldn't be buggered to watch that  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 10, 2016, 08:37:36 PM
 facepalm:

At least The Boy has walked away from Mrs Nick's Catholic nonsense

I have watched the whole religion die out in one generation of a family  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on July 10, 2016, 08:48:46 PM
facepalm:

At least The Boy has walked away from Mrs Nick's Catholic nonsense

I have watched the whole religion die out in one generation of a family  :thumbsup:
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on July 10, 2016, 09:34:15 PM
facepalm:

At least The Boy has walked away from Mrs Nick's Catholic nonsense

I have watched the whole religion die out in one generation of a family  :thumbsup:
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 Thumbs: Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 11, 2016, 06:15:01 AM
facepalm:

At least The Boy has walked away from Mrs Nick's Catholic nonsense

I have watched the whole religion die out in one generation of a family  :thumbsup:
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 happ096
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on July 11, 2016, 09:32:43 AM
facepalm:

At least The Boy has walked away from Mrs Nick's Catholic nonsense

I have watched the whole religion die out in one generation of a family  :thumbsup:
Bravo.

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.regaliainternational.com%2Fimages%2Fprod%2Feightemblem.JPG&hash=b4ba95b619df449c74eedad7b74419a4e83f8784)


When are you starting on Islam?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on July 12, 2016, 09:32:18 PM
Just watched Spectre (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2379713/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

Terrible, just terrible...  noooo:
Not surprised and ta, that'll save us buying it on PPV later this month.  Something about even the positive reviews indicated it wasn't worth forking out to see it at the cinema.

It'll be free to watch by Christmas, not sure I'll bother even then based on your review.

It was visually superb in 1080p...

The action stuff (car chases, etc.) has no meaning any more... you have no idea if it was real or created in a computer... So for me it doesn't have that  eeek: any more...

The story, dialogue and acting were terrible IMHO.... That nice Mr. Flemming must be spinning in his grave....  noooo:



It is utter shite... and completely unbelievable.... noooo:

But, hey, it's not real life and if you don't take it too seriously, it's a good filum and I enjoyed it... :thumbsup:
Exactly.  Finally watched it (for free, legally) and IOHO (our humble opinion) it was a brilliant piece of entertainment :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 14, 2016, 06:27:43 PM
Just watched Steve Jobs (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2080374/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

Excellent!  :thumbsup:

Very different from Jobs (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2357129/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2)...

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 23, 2016, 05:01:17 PM
Watching O lucky Man! (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070464/?ref_=nv_sr_1)

Splendid so far!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on July 23, 2016, 06:21:56 PM
Watching O lucky Man! (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070464/?ref_=nv_sr_1)

Splendid so far!  :thumbsup:
A classic of its time  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on July 23, 2016, 06:32:15 PM
I like Malcolm McDowel. I watched 'A Clockwork Orange' last week on KODI but couldn't find a stream for 'If' tho
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 24, 2016, 07:57:51 AM
Watching O lucky Man! (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070464/?ref_=nv_sr_1)

Splendid so far!  :thumbsup:
A classic of its time  :thumbsup:

It is three hours long!  eeek:

I dozed off...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on July 24, 2016, 09:36:07 AM
Watching O lucky Man! (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070464/?ref_=nv_sr_1)

Splendid so far!  :thumbsup:
A classic of its time  :thumbsup:

It is three hours long!  eeek:

I dozed off...  redface:
But the end is the cleverest bit  Banghead
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 24, 2016, 09:42:38 AM
Watching O lucky Man! (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070464/?ref_=nv_sr_1)

Splendid so far!  :thumbsup:
A classic of its time  :thumbsup:

It is three hours long!  eeek:

I dozed off...  redface:
But the end is the cleverest bit  Banghead

I'll finish it laters...  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 27, 2016, 06:44:15 PM
Just watched The Wild life (Robinson Crusoe) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4731008/?ref_=nv_sr_2)....  redface:

It was excellent...  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 27, 2016, 06:45:32 PM
Sad old git cast away on an island having to fend for himself................

 happy100

I feel your pain
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 27, 2016, 06:48:44 PM
Sad old git cast away on an island having to fend for himself................

 happy100

I feel your pain

 sad24:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on July 27, 2016, 08:55:24 PM
Sad old git cast away on an island having to fend for himself................

 happy100

I feel your pain

 sad24:

You finished Lucky Man yet?

Robinson Crusoe being Unlucky Man like
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 29, 2016, 02:13:09 PM
Sad old git cast away on an island having to fend for himself................

 happy100

I feel your pain

 sad24:

You finished Lucky Man yet?

Robinson Crusoe being Unlucky Man like

No, I haven't yet...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 03, 2016, 04:43:26 PM
Sad old git cast away on an island having to fend for himself................

 happy100

I feel your pain

 sad24:

You finished Lucky Man yet?

Robinson Crusoe being Unlucky Man like

No, I haven't yet...  redface:

Still watching it....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 03, 2016, 05:20:10 PM
Watching O lucky Man! (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070464/?ref_=nv_sr_1)

Splendid so far!  :thumbsup:
A classic of its time  :thumbsup:

It is three hours long!  eeek:

I dozed off...  redface:
But the end is the cleverest bit  Banghead

Excellent!  Thumbs:

If a bit longer than necessary....

I loved Arthur Lowe as the African Dictator Dr. Munda!  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 03, 2016, 05:47:28 PM



 cry:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on August 03, 2016, 06:41:06 PM
Watching O lucky Man! (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070464/?ref_=nv_sr_1)

Splendid so far!  :thumbsup:
A classic of its time  :thumbsup:

It is three hours long!  eeek:

I dozed off...  redface:
But the end is the cleverest bit  Banghead

Excellent!  Thumbs:

If a bit longer than necessary....

I loved Arthur Lowe as the African Dictator Dr. Munda!  lol:
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 05, 2016, 05:35:37 PM
Just watched A Hologram for the King (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2980210/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Wankah:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on August 05, 2016, 07:00:51 PM
 kleenex:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 06, 2016, 05:01:30 AM
kleenex:

Not like that... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 09, 2016, 05:42:02 PM
Watched Dirty Harry last night... Splendid!  Thumbs:

Gonna watch Magnum Force tonight... See a pattern emerging...?  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on August 09, 2016, 06:34:36 PM
Watched Dirty Harry last night... Splendid!  Thumbs:

Gonna watch Magnum Force tonight... See a pattern emerging...?  whistle:

Yep...................LL is not talking to you.......... whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on August 09, 2016, 06:57:55 PM
Watched Dirty Harry last night... Splendid!  Thumbs:

Gonna watch Magnum Force tonight... See a pattern emerging...?  whistle:

Yep...................LL is not talking to you.......... whistle:


She's found the swept under the carpet pizza bits?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 09, 2016, 07:11:37 PM
Watched Dirty Harry last night... Splendid!  Thumbs:

Gonna watch Magnum Force tonight... See a pattern emerging...?  whistle:

Yep...................LL is not talking to you.......... whistle:


She's found the swept under the carpet pizza bits?

 evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 14, 2016, 06:40:44 PM
Watching The Man Who Knew Infinity (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0787524/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....

Most excellent so far!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 14, 2016, 07:46:57 PM
Watching The Man Who Knew Infinity (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0787524/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....

Most excellent so far!  :thumbsup:

Splendid!  cry:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on August 14, 2016, 08:21:31 PM
I watched 'Northern Soul'... Good music, if you like that sort of thing
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on August 14, 2016, 08:23:35 PM
http://www.newsincyprus.com/news/30182/police-shut-down-ex-pat-streaming-tv-service (http://www.newsincyprus.com/news/30182/police-shut-down-ex-pat-streaming-tv-service)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 15, 2016, 07:19:42 AM
http://www.newsincyprus.com/news/30182/police-shut-down-ex-pat-streaming-tv-service (http://www.newsincyprus.com/news/30182/police-shut-down-ex-pat-streaming-tv-service)

 scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 15, 2016, 11:27:58 PM
Do we start a Baldymort gets banged up thread or just hijack Baldy's as it hasn't been used in a while...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 16, 2016, 05:31:18 AM
Do we start a Baldymort gets banged up thread or just hijack Baldy's as it hasn't been used in a while...  rubschin:

 cry:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 21, 2016, 02:23:02 PM
Watching Eddie The Eagle (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1083452/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  razz:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 21, 2016, 06:42:24 PM
Watching Eddie The Eagle (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1083452/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  razz:

Splendid!  Thumbs:

If a bit cheesy...  inane:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 21, 2016, 09:14:53 PM
I watched that the other night.  Most cheesy but does bring a smile to your face.

Another sport I absolutely could never ever do  scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 21, 2016, 11:19:17 PM
I watched that the other night.  Most cheesy but does bring a smile to your face.

Another sport I absolutely could never ever do  scared2:

Not even if there was a mahoosive pile of cream eggs and voddy at the other end...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 22, 2016, 08:26:33 AM
Not even  scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 24, 2016, 07:41:30 PM
Just watched Wiener-Dog (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4144190/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1).... Terrible...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 25, 2016, 07:45:17 PM
Just watched Sole Proprietor (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1733729/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

I was confused from start to finish....  noooo:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on August 25, 2016, 08:28:56 PM
Just watched Sole Proprietor (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1733729/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

I was confused from start to finish....  noooo:



 Shrugs:
After faking his own death, a former CIA contractor develops a relationship with a foreign prostitute while awaiting the delivery of his new identity. Simples
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 25, 2016, 08:47:00 PM
Just watched Sole Proprietor (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1733729/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

I was confused from start to finish....  noooo:



 Shrugs:
After faking his own death, a former CIA contractor develops a relationship with a foreign prostitute while awaiting the delivery of his new identity. Simples

But not as simples as Baldymort it seems...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 26, 2016, 06:04:10 AM
Just watched Sole Proprietor (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1733729/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

I was confused from start to finish....  noooo:



 Shrugs:
After faking his own death, a former CIA contractor develops a relationship with a foreign prostitute while awaiting the delivery of his new identity. Simples

But not as simples as Baldymort it seems...  rubschin:

 evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 26, 2016, 06:56:55 PM
Made the mistake of trying to watch the new Ghostbusters film last night.  noooo:

GM Stylee review:

Utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, shite of the highest order. There is nothing whatsoever to redeem this piece of rancid drivel.  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 26, 2016, 07:11:35 PM
Made the mistake of trying to watch the new Ghostbusters film last night.  noooo:

GM Stylee review:

Utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, shite of the highest order. There is nothing whatsoever to redeem this piece of rancid drivel.  noooo:

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 26, 2016, 08:16:06 PM
Made the mistake of trying to watch the new Ghostbusters film last night.  noooo:

GM Stylee review:

Utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, shite of the highest order. There is nothing whatsoever to redeem this piece of rancid drivel.  noooo:

 :thumbsup:

If anyone from the BBC is reading I'm available in a few weeks if Mark Kermode wants to take a holiday.  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on August 26, 2016, 11:20:29 PM
Made the mistake of trying to watch the new Ghostbusters film last night.  noooo:

GM Stylee review:

Utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, utter, shite of the highest order. There is nothing whatsoever to redeem this piece of rancid drivel.  noooo:

 :thumbsup:

If anyone from the BBC is reading I'm available in a few weeks if Mark Kermode wants to take a holiday.  whistle:
:thumbsup:

Who you gonna call? Grump Meisters

(and you get a free earworm too)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 01, 2016, 07:00:20 PM
Just watched The Secret Life Of Pets (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2709768/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Excellent!  ;D

 redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on September 01, 2016, 07:22:40 PM
Just watched The Secret Life Of Pets (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2709768/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Excellent!  ;D

 redface:
facepalm:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 04, 2016, 10:21:50 PM
Finally got to see The Martian (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Martian_(film))

Excellent fillum  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 05, 2016, 06:48:21 AM
Finally got to see The Martian (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Martian_(film))

Excellent fillum  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Downloading now...  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 05, 2016, 06:06:52 PM
Gonna watch Bruno (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0889583/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)....  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 05, 2016, 07:50:35 PM
Gonna watch Bruno (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0889583/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)....  rubschin:

 Shocked:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 05, 2016, 07:56:02 PM
Gonna watch Bruno (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0889583/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)....  rubschin:

 Shocked:

"Flamboyant and gay Austrian Brüno looks for new fame in America."

Think I'll give it a miss
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 05, 2016, 07:59:52 PM
Gonna watch Bruno (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0889583/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)....  rubschin:

 Shocked:

"Flamboyant and gay Austrian Brüno looks for new fame in America."

Think I'll give it a miss

Shame.

It was/is hilariously funny....  lol:

IMHO obviously.... But then I liked Ali G, Borat, etc.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 05, 2016, 08:48:52 PM
Sacha whathisname  just irritates me big time

What ya fink of the Martian?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 05, 2016, 08:51:50 PM
Just watched Mission Impossible 5 (Rogue Nation)

Like him or loathe him despise hs plots etc, that Mr Cruise does make some very entertaining films and this was yet another  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 05, 2016, 08:53:48 PM
Sacha whathisname  just irritates me big time

What ya fink of the Martian?

Next up...  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 07, 2016, 04:13:24 PM
Watching Stir Crazy (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081562/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 08, 2016, 06:59:20 PM
Watching Genius (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1703957/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 08, 2016, 09:16:08 PM
Watching Genius (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1703957/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  cloud9:

That will be about as close as you will get..  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 09, 2016, 07:39:43 AM
Watching Genius (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1703957/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  cloud9:

That will be about as close as you will get..  whistle:

 evil:

Anyhooo.... splendid film!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 27, 2016, 06:51:10 PM
Just watched Capsule (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3108244/?ref_=nv_sr_3)...

A bit shite IMHO.... needed Tom Hanks in the lead role to turn it into a great movie...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 27, 2016, 08:25:16 PM
Just watched Salmon Fishing in the Yemen

Her choice of course and as a rom com a load of bollocks obviously but a  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 28, 2016, 06:08:07 AM
Just watched Salmon Fishing in the Yemen

Her choice of course and as a rom com a load of bollocks obviously but a  :thumbsup:

Downloaded!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 07, 2016, 06:32:15 PM
Just watched The Lennon Report (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3856300/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

Amazebugs!  eeek:

And I think I got something in my eye too...  sad24:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on October 07, 2016, 09:26:39 PM
Finally got to see Bridge of Spies

That's a solid full 4 stars out of four film   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 08, 2016, 06:37:48 AM
Finally got to see Bridge of Spies

That's a solid full 4 stars out of four film   :thumbsup:

You can't go wrong with Hanks...  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on October 08, 2016, 11:10:17 AM
Finally got to see Bridge of Spies

That's a solid full 4 stars out of four film   :thumbsup:

You can't go wrong with Hanks...  Thumbs:
:thumbsup:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 08, 2016, 05:24:38 PM
Finally got to see Bridge of Spies

That's a solid full 4 stars out of four film   :thumbsup:

You can't go wrong with Hanks...  Thumbs:
:thumbsup:
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on October 08, 2016, 05:59:26 PM
Finally got to see Bridge of Spies

That's a solid full 4 stars out of four film   :thumbsup:

You can't go wrong with Hanks...  Thumbs:
:thumbsup:
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I will get grief for saying this but you can't go wrong with Cruise either.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 08, 2016, 07:04:18 PM
Finally got to see Bridge of Spies

That's a solid full 4 stars out of four film   :thumbsup:

You can't go wrong with Hanks...  Thumbs:
:thumbsup:
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I will get grief for saying this but you can't go wrong with Cruise either.

facepalm:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on October 08, 2016, 07:10:47 PM
Told you so


But you are missing out on several stonking films
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 08, 2016, 07:16:11 PM
A couple of decent films and more turkeys than Darwin Matthews...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on October 08, 2016, 07:41:04 PM
Eyes wide shut is a turkey but all the rest are great entertainment.  Edge of Tomorrow was superb and it only works because of him
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on October 08, 2016, 07:42:16 PM
The all new Westworld

Classy pilot that could build into a good series
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on October 10, 2016, 06:11:04 PM
Finally got to see Bridge of Spies

That's a solid full 4 stars out of four film   :thumbsup:

You can't go wrong with Hanks...  Thumbs:
:thumbsup:


BIG......... Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on October 10, 2016, 09:02:53 PM
Finally got to see Bridge of Spies

That's a solid full 4 stars out of four film   :thumbsup:

You can't go wrong with Hanks...  Thumbs:
:thumbsup:


BIG......... Thumbs:
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

But mostly for Elizabeth Perkins  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 01, 2016, 06:39:12 PM
Watching that Meyrl Streep film....  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on November 01, 2016, 07:00:27 PM
The one about dyslexia?  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 01, 2016, 07:59:35 PM
The one about dyslexia?  whistle:

No, the utter, utter UTTER shite one...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on November 01, 2016, 08:23:24 PM
The one about dyslexia?  whistle:

No, the utter, utter UTTER shite one...  noooo:

utter the no shite one utter shite........... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 02, 2016, 08:52:05 AM
The one about dyslexia?  whistle:
drumroll:  :thumbsup:


Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: miss Tchevious on November 02, 2016, 03:04:31 PM
Finally got to see The Martian (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Martian_(film))

Excellent fillum  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Downloading now...  Thumbs:

I loved it
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 02, 2016, 03:27:25 PM
Finally got to see The Martian (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Martian_(film))

Excellent fillum  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Downloading now...  Thumbs:

I love it

 eyes:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: miss Tchevious on November 02, 2016, 06:26:58 PM
Finally got to see The Martian (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Martian_(film))

Excellent fillum  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Downloading now...  Thumbs:

I love it

 eyes:

 ::) nothing changes
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 02, 2016, 08:17:01 PM
Finally got to see The Martian (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Martian_(film))

Excellent fillum  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Downloading now...  Thumbs:

I love it

 eyes:

 ::) nothing changes

 redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on November 02, 2016, 08:49:44 PM
So what did BM think of The Martian?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on November 02, 2016, 09:59:17 PM
Finally got to see The Martian (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Martian_(film))

Excellent fillum  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Downloading now...  Thumbs:

I love it

 eyes:

 ::) nothing changes

I thought you knew Misty, Baldymort growing up is one of the precursors of the apocalypse....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 03, 2016, 07:56:43 AM
So what did BM think of The Martian?

 redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 06, 2016, 05:45:45 PM
So what did BM think of The Martian?

Watching it now!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on November 06, 2016, 06:49:22 PM
Popcorn:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 06, 2016, 07:05:20 PM
I did enjoy that one  :thumbsup:

Has anyone started watching The Young Pope ???
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 06, 2016, 07:37:18 PM
Popcorn:

Splendid!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on November 06, 2016, 08:31:28 PM
Popcorn:

Splendid!  Thumbs:
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on November 07, 2016, 04:31:52 AM
I did enjoy that one  :thumbsup:

Has anyone started watching The Young Pope ???

http://youtu.be/9MoSS2RgDa4 (http://youtu.be/9MoSS2RgDa4)

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on November 07, 2016, 01:47:03 PM
I did enjoy that one  :thumbsup:

Has anyone started watching The Young Pope ???

http://youtu.be/9MoSS2RgDa4 (http://youtu.be/9MoSS2RgDa4)

 rubschin:
started, got bored and stopped
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on November 07, 2016, 05:39:52 PM
Unfortunately the better ones aren't on Youtube  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on November 10, 2016, 05:12:12 PM
Just mailed this to Miss I

https://vimeo.com/87040956 (https://vimeo.com/87040956)

 cloud9: sad24:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 05, 2016, 04:50:37 PM
Gonna watch Zootopia (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2948356/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on December 05, 2016, 05:04:38 PM
Gonna watch Zootopia (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2948356/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  rubschin:
facepalm:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 05, 2016, 08:27:28 PM
Gonna watch Zootopia (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2948356/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  rubschin:
facepalm:

Awwww, it was awesome!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on December 05, 2016, 10:08:29 PM
Gonna watch Zootopia (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2948356/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  rubschin:
facepalm:
Awwww, it was awesome!  cloud9:
facepalm: facepalm:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 13, 2016, 08:12:48 PM
Watched Sully (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3263904/?ref_=nv_sr_1) again...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 15, 2016, 08:02:24 PM
Just watched The Magnificent Seven (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2404435/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

Sort of 'meh'... the amazing power of the Gatling Gun spoilt it for me more than anything...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on December 15, 2016, 09:16:20 PM
Watching Apocalypse Now... well its not now anymore....first aired 1979...

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 16, 2016, 08:51:36 AM
Watching Apocalypse Now... well its not now anymore....first aired 1979...

Went to see it in Slough when it came out...

...I was supposed to be watching my g/f in a show at a theatre in Slough - I didn't think she would notice the empty seat...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 16, 2016, 12:35:25 PM
Watching Apocalypse Now... well its not now anymore....first aired 1979...

Went to see it in Slough when it came out...

...I was supposed to be watching my g/f in a show at a theatre in Slough - I didn't think she would notice the empty seat...  redface:
point:

Another supposed classic film I've never seen.  But then to be fair I never saw your g/f in Slough either.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 19, 2016, 06:45:37 PM
Started to watch Captain Fantastic (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3553976/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 19, 2016, 06:48:48 PM
Started to watch Captain Fantastic (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3553976/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....  noooo:

Gayer...... noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 19, 2016, 06:54:10 PM
Started to watch Captain Fantastic (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3553976/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....  noooo:

Gayer...... noooo:

Not Elton John... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 29, 2016, 08:08:57 PM
Just watched Hell or High Water (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2582782/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_4)...

Very good!  :thumbsup:

Some of the dialogue hard to comprehend due to broad Texas accents...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on December 29, 2016, 08:21:28 PM
Just watched Hell or High Water (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2582782/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_4)...

Very good!  :thumbsup:

Some of the dialogue hard to comprehend due to broad Texas accents...

You on Android or a Mag box...?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on December 29, 2016, 08:22:41 PM
Bridge of Spies this arvo  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 29, 2016, 08:24:39 PM
Just watched Hell or High Water (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2582782/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_4)...

Very good!  :thumbsup:

Some of the dialogue hard to comprehend due to broad Texas accents...

You on Android or a Mag box...?

Android + Kodi + Exodus...  Thumbs:

Don't tell Steve...  ;)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 29, 2016, 08:25:06 PM
Bridge of Spies this arvo  :thumbsup:

 Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on December 29, 2016, 08:28:32 PM
Big Sis wants to watch The Revenant now. I am not so sure............
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 29, 2016, 08:29:10 PM
Big Sis wants to watch The Revenant now. I am not so sure............

Utter shite...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on December 29, 2016, 08:32:54 PM
 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 29, 2016, 08:33:35 PM
Bridge of Spies this arvo  :thumbsup:
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 31, 2016, 07:29:15 PM
Watching The Big Short (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1596363/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 31, 2016, 08:21:33 PM
Splendid!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 12, 2017, 01:03:48 AM
Decided to do something for my birthday that I haven't done since I was a kid and do a double cinema stint seeing Star Wars Rogue 1 and Assassins Creed.

I will admit, after seeing what had been done with Episode 7 (introducing Darth Emo and recycling huge plot sections of New Hope and Empire Strikes Back I wasn’t overly confident about this film but being able to introduce an almost entirely new and diverse cast with a couple of exceptions has allowed Rogue One to slide neatly into the existing plot of the original Star Wars trilogy (technically you could call it episode 3 ½).

The pace is quick, moving from setting to setting, while at the same time, keeping plot details simple and easy follow. The Rebels find out about the Death Star after being sent a message by the protagonist’s father and ends up with a mission to obtain the plans for the station. While you can argue that it isn’t as fleshed out as the other Star Wars films it was only about a single event leading up to Episode 4 and so that was bound to be the case.

Existing characters have also made an appearance in one form or another, the CGI Peter Cushing used to reprise the role of Governor Tarquin was extremely well done. You can still tell it’s CGI but the level of detail and texturing makes me think that we are about a year away at most of having CGI characters in films that you can’t tell aren’t real actors.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5a/Grand_Moff_Tarkin.png)

The only one that didn’t seem right was Vader. I first remember watching A New Hope as a kid and being terrified of him and even when I was older it was clear that teaming David Prowse with James Earl Jones had given the series a character with a hell of a presence. This time around you don’t get that feeling, partly I think because on the one close up of him I was wondering if his helmet had been a Poundland special. 

Overall for the first of the spinoff films that Disney has planned for the franchise it was a good effort and hopefully bodes well for their 1 film a year plan.

And now for Assassin's Creed

Having seen it get panned by the critics I wasn’t expecting to be overly impressed with Assassins Creed. Historically video game adaptations have a curse of being seen as garbage primarily because with very few exceptions Hollywood directors aren’t gamers. This is especially evident in the case of Ewe Bolle who is probably unique in the fact that over 200,000 people signed a petition asking him to stop making films.

At this point I should point out I'm a fan of the franchise and have played most of the games in the series.  redface:

I have to admit however, that this was a fun action flick and it does a good job in capturing the essence of the games, switching between modern day and reliving the past through his ancestor’s genetic memories. And for fans of the game there are plenty of easter eggs hidden throughout the film such as Rebecca's baby in the background of the Animus room.

The basic plot is that death-row inmate Callum Lynch is executed for killing a pimp. He then wakes up in a research facility in Madrid owned by Abstergo Industries, the present-day incarnation of the shadowy Templars, where he's drugged, hooked up to the Animus, a device that allows you to experience the memories of your ancestors…., and virtually reincarnated as his ancestor Aguilar de, Nerha who in the 15th-century lead a secret society of assassins in a mission to capture the "Apple of Eden" from the Knights Templar to protect the right of free will., during the Spanish Inquisition.

Visually it’s a stunning film, with the 15th century sections filled with swooping camera movements during scenes where Aguilar and fellow assassin Maria leap across rooftops and through buildings, slicing and dicing whatever gets in the way of their good fight, Assassin's Creed catches the dizzying allure you want in a game and a movie

The film blatantly sets itself up for a sequel so if that does happen it will be interesting to see how they flesh out the other aspects of the precursors that made the game plots so engaging.

While perhaps not for everyone, fans of the will certainly enjoy it.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 12, 2017, 08:42:58 AM
Decided to do something for my birthday that I haven't done since I was a kid and do a double cinema stint seeing Star Wars Rogue 1 and Assassins Creed.

I will admit, after seeing what had been done with Episode 7 (introducing Darth Emo and recycling huge plot sections of New Hope and Empire Strikes Back I wasn’t overly confident about this film but being able to introduce an almost entirely new and diverse cast with a couple of exceptions has allowed Rogue One to slide neatly into the existing plot of the original Star Wars trilogy (technically you could call it episode 3 ½).

The pace is quick, moving from setting to setting, while at the same time, keeping plot details simple and easy follow. The Rebels find out about the Death Star after being sent a message by the protagonist’s father and ends up with a mission to obtain the plans for the station. While you can argue that it isn’t as fleshed out as the other Star Wars films it was only about a single event leading up to Episode 4 and so that was bound to be the case.

Existing characters have also made an appearance in one form or another, the CGI Peter Cushing used to reprise the role of Governor Tarquin was extremely well done. You can still tell it’s CGI but the level of detail and texturing makes me think that we are about a year away at most of having CGI characters in films that you can’t tell aren’t real actors.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5a/Grand_Moff_Tarkin.png)

The only one that didn’t seem right was Vader. I first remember watching A New Hope as a kid and being terrified of him and even when I was older it was clear that teaming David Prowse with James Earl Jones had given the series a character with a hell of a presence. This time around you don’t get that feeling, partly I think because on the one close up of him I was wondering if his helmet had been a Poundland special. 

Overall for the first of the spinoff films that Disney has planned for the franchise it was a good effort and hopefully bodes well for their 1 film a year plan.

And now for Assassin's Creed

Having seen it get panned by the critics I wasn’t expecting to be overly impressed with Assassins Creed. Historically video game adaptations have a curse of being seen as garbage primarily because with very few exceptions Hollywood directors aren’t gamers. This is especially evident in the case of Ewe Bolle who is probably unique in the fact that over 200,000 people signed a petition asking him to stop making films.

At this point I should point out I'm a fan of the franchise and have played most of the games in the series.  redface:

I have to admit however, that this was a fun action flick and it does a good job in capturing the essence of the games, switching between modern day and reliving the past through his ancestor’s genetic memories. And for fans of the game there are plenty of easter eggs hidden throughout the film such as Rebecca's baby in the background of the Animus room.

The basic plot is that death-row inmate Callum Lynch is executed for killing a pimp. He then wakes up in a research facility in Madrid owned by Abstergo Industries, the present-day incarnation of the shadowy Templars, where he's drugged, hooked up to the Animus, a device that allows you to experience the memories of your ancestors…., and virtually reincarnated as his ancestor Aguilar de, Nerha who in the 15th-century lead a secret society of assassins in a mission to capture the "Apple of Eden" from the Knights Templar to protect the right of free will., during the Spanish Inquisition.

Visually it’s a stunning film, with the 15th century sections filled with swooping camera movements during scenes where Aguilar and fellow assassin Maria leap across rooftops and through buildings, slicing and dicing whatever gets in the way of their good fight, Assassin's Creed catches the dizzying allure you want in a game and a movie

The film blatantly sets itself up for a sequel so if that does happen it will be interesting to see how they flesh out the other aspects of the precursors that made the game plots so engaging.

While perhaps not for everyone, fans of the will certainly enjoy it.
Barry Norman lives!  worthy:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 12, 2017, 11:41:21 AM
Decided to do something for my birthday that I haven't done since I was a kid and do a double cinema stint seeing Star Wars Rogue 1 and Assassins Creed.

I will admit, after seeing what had been done with Episode 7 (introducing Darth Emo and recycling huge plot sections of New Hope and Empire Strikes Back I wasn’t overly confident about this film but being able to introduce an almost entirely new and diverse cast with a couple of exceptions has allowed Rogue One to slide neatly into the existing plot of the original Star Wars trilogy (technically you could call it episode 3 ½).

The pace is quick, moving from setting to setting, while at the same time, keeping plot details simple and easy follow. The Rebels find out about the Death Star after being sent a message by the protagonist’s father and ends up with a mission to obtain the plans for the station. While you can argue that it isn’t as fleshed out as the other Star Wars films it was only about a single event leading up to Episode 4 and so that was bound to be the case.

Existing characters have also made an appearance in one form or another, the CGI Peter Cushing used to reprise the role of Governor Tarquin was extremely well done. You can still tell it’s CGI but the level of detail and texturing makes me think that we are about a year away at most of having CGI characters in films that you can’t tell aren’t real actors.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5a/Grand_Moff_Tarkin.png)

The only one that didn’t seem right was Vader. I first remember watching A New Hope as a kid and being terrified of him and even when I was older it was clear that teaming David Prowse with James Earl Jones had given the series a character with a hell of a presence. This time around you don’t get that feeling, partly I think because on the one close up of him I was wondering if his helmet had been a Poundland special. 

Overall for the first of the spinoff films that Disney has planned for the franchise it was a good effort and hopefully bodes well for their 1 film a year plan.

And now for Assassin's Creed

Having seen it get panned by the critics I wasn’t expecting to be overly impressed with Assassins Creed. Historically video game adaptations have a curse of being seen as garbage primarily because with very few exceptions Hollywood directors aren’t gamers. This is especially evident in the case of Ewe Bolle who is probably unique in the fact that over 200,000 people signed a petition asking him to stop making films.

At this point I should point out I'm a fan of the franchise and have played most of the games in the series.  redface:

I have to admit however, that this was a fun action flick and it does a good job in capturing the essence of the games, switching between modern day and reliving the past through his ancestor’s genetic memories. And for fans of the game there are plenty of easter eggs hidden throughout the film such as Rebecca's baby in the background of the Animus room.

The basic plot is that death-row inmate Callum Lynch is executed for killing a pimp. He then wakes up in a research facility in Madrid owned by Abstergo Industries, the present-day incarnation of the shadowy Templars, where he's drugged, hooked up to the Animus, a device that allows you to experience the memories of your ancestors…., and virtually reincarnated as his ancestor Aguilar de, Nerha who in the 15th-century lead a secret society of assassins in a mission to capture the "Apple of Eden" from the Knights Templar to protect the right of free will., during the Spanish Inquisition.

Visually it’s a stunning film, with the 15th century sections filled with swooping camera movements during scenes where Aguilar and fellow assassin Maria leap across rooftops and through buildings, slicing and dicing whatever gets in the way of their good fight, Assassin's Creed catches the dizzying allure you want in a game and a movie

The film blatantly sets itself up for a sequel so if that does happen it will be interesting to see how they flesh out the other aspects of the precursors that made the game plots so engaging.

While perhaps not for everyone, fans of the will certainly enjoy it.
Barry Norman lives!  worthy:
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Ta for that Meister
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 12, 2017, 12:36:19 PM
Decided to do something for my birthday that I haven't done since I was a kid and do a double cinema stint seeing Star Wars Rogue 1 and Assassins Creed.

I will admit, after seeing what had been done with Episode 7 (introducing Darth Emo and recycling huge plot sections of New Hope and Empire Strikes Back I wasn’t overly confident about this film but being able to introduce an almost entirely new and diverse cast with a couple of exceptions has allowed Rogue One to slide neatly into the existing plot of the original Star Wars trilogy (technically you could call it episode 3 ½).

The pace is quick, moving from setting to setting, while at the same time, keeping plot details simple and easy follow. The Rebels find out about the Death Star after being sent a message by the protagonist’s father and ends up with a mission to obtain the plans for the station. While you can argue that it isn’t as fleshed out as the other Star Wars films it was only about a single event leading up to Episode 4 and so that was bound to be the case.

Existing characters have also made an appearance in one form or another, the CGI Peter Cushing used to reprise the role of Governor Tarquin was extremely well done. You can still tell it’s CGI but the level of detail and texturing makes me think that we are about a year away at most of having CGI characters in films that you can’t tell aren’t real actors.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5a/Grand_Moff_Tarkin.png)

The only one that didn’t seem right was Vader. I first remember watching A New Hope as a kid and being terrified of him and even when I was older it was clear that teaming David Prowse with James Earl Jones had given the series a character with a hell of a presence. This time around you don’t get that feeling, partly I think because on the one close up of him I was wondering if his helmet had been a Poundland special. 

Overall for the first of the spinoff films that Disney has planned for the franchise it was a good effort and hopefully bodes well for their 1 film a year plan.

And now for Assassin's Creed

Having seen it get panned by the critics I wasn’t expecting to be overly impressed with Assassins Creed. Historically video game adaptations have a curse of being seen as garbage primarily because with very few exceptions Hollywood directors aren’t gamers. This is especially evident in the case of Ewe Bolle who is probably unique in the fact that over 200,000 people signed a petition asking him to stop making films.

At this point I should point out I'm a fan of the franchise and have played most of the games in the series.  redface:

I have to admit however, that this was a fun action flick and it does a good job in capturing the essence of the games, switching between modern day and reliving the past through his ancestor’s genetic memories. And for fans of the game there are plenty of easter eggs hidden throughout the film such as Rebecca's baby in the background of the Animus room.

The basic plot is that death-row inmate Callum Lynch is executed for killing a pimp. He then wakes up in a research facility in Madrid owned by Abstergo Industries, the present-day incarnation of the shadowy Templars, where he's drugged, hooked up to the Animus, a device that allows you to experience the memories of your ancestors…., and virtually reincarnated as his ancestor Aguilar de, Nerha who in the 15th-century lead a secret society of assassins in a mission to capture the "Apple of Eden" from the Knights Templar to protect the right of free will., during the Spanish Inquisition.

Visually it’s a stunning film, with the 15th century sections filled with swooping camera movements during scenes where Aguilar and fellow assassin Maria leap across rooftops and through buildings, slicing and dicing whatever gets in the way of their good fight, Assassin's Creed catches the dizzying allure you want in a game and a movie

The film blatantly sets itself up for a sequel so if that does happen it will be interesting to see how they flesh out the other aspects of the precursors that made the game plots so engaging.

While perhaps not for everyone, fans of the will certainly enjoy it.
Barry Norman lives!  worthy:
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Ta for that Meister

I get 2 free cinema tickets a week so this could become a regular review.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 12, 2017, 01:49:53 PM
Decided to do something for my birthday that I haven't done since I was a kid and do a double cinema stint seeing Star Wars Rogue 1 and Assassins Creed.

I will admit, after seeing what had been done with Episode 7 (introducing Darth Emo and recycling huge plot sections of New Hope and Empire Strikes Back I wasn’t overly confident about this film but being able to introduce an almost entirely new and diverse cast with a couple of exceptions has allowed Rogue One to slide neatly into the existing plot of the original Star Wars trilogy (technically you could call it episode 3 ½).

The pace is quick, moving from setting to setting, while at the same time, keeping plot details simple and easy follow. The Rebels find out about the Death Star after being sent a message by the protagonist’s father and ends up with a mission to obtain the plans for the station. While you can argue that it isn’t as fleshed out as the other Star Wars films it was only about a single event leading up to Episode 4 and so that was bound to be the case.

Existing characters have also made an appearance in one form or another, the CGI Peter Cushing used to reprise the role of Governor Tarquin was extremely well done. You can still tell it’s CGI but the level of detail and texturing makes me think that we are about a year away at most of having CGI characters in films that you can’t tell aren’t real actors.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5a/Grand_Moff_Tarkin.png)

The only one that didn’t seem right was Vader. I first remember watching A New Hope as a kid and being terrified of him and even when I was older it was clear that teaming David Prowse with James Earl Jones had given the series a character with a hell of a presence. This time around you don’t get that feeling, partly I think because on the one close up of him I was wondering if his helmet had been a Poundland special. 

Overall for the first of the spinoff films that Disney has planned for the franchise it was a good effort and hopefully bodes well for their 1 film a year plan.

And now for Assassin's Creed

Having seen it get panned by the critics I wasn’t expecting to be overly impressed with Assassins Creed. Historically video game adaptations have a curse of being seen as garbage primarily because with very few exceptions Hollywood directors aren’t gamers. This is especially evident in the case of Ewe Bolle who is probably unique in the fact that over 200,000 people signed a petition asking him to stop making films.

At this point I should point out I'm a fan of the franchise and have played most of the games in the series.  redface:

I have to admit however, that this was a fun action flick and it does a good job in capturing the essence of the games, switching between modern day and reliving the past through his ancestor’s genetic memories. And for fans of the game there are plenty of easter eggs hidden throughout the film such as Rebecca's baby in the background of the Animus room.

The basic plot is that death-row inmate Callum Lynch is executed for killing a pimp. He then wakes up in a research facility in Madrid owned by Abstergo Industries, the present-day incarnation of the shadowy Templars, where he's drugged, hooked up to the Animus, a device that allows you to experience the memories of your ancestors…., and virtually reincarnated as his ancestor Aguilar de, Nerha who in the 15th-century lead a secret society of assassins in a mission to capture the "Apple of Eden" from the Knights Templar to protect the right of free will., during the Spanish Inquisition.

Visually it’s a stunning film, with the 15th century sections filled with swooping camera movements during scenes where Aguilar and fellow assassin Maria leap across rooftops and through buildings, slicing and dicing whatever gets in the way of their good fight, Assassin's Creed catches the dizzying allure you want in a game and a movie

The film blatantly sets itself up for a sequel so if that does happen it will be interesting to see how they flesh out the other aspects of the precursors that made the game plots so engaging.

While perhaps not for everyone, fans of the will certainly enjoy it.
Barry Norman lives!  worthy:
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Ta for that Meister

I get 2 free cinema tickets a week so this could become a regular review.  :thumbsup:

 Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 13, 2017, 03:01:10 PM
Watched The Girl On The Train (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3631112/?ref_=nv_sr_1) last night... I enjoyed it...  :thumbsup:

Grumpeister Stylee Review*

We've all experienced the same monotonous train commute to work in our lives at some point. You go by the same places and see the same faces each and every day. None of us have quite had a commute that changes our lives quite like Rachel Watson in The Girl on the Train though.

Emily Blunt stars as Rachel Watson, an alcoholic divorcée who takes the same train to work each day. On her journey, Rachel fantasises about the relationship of Scott (Luke Evans) and Megan Hipwell (Haley Bennett), who live a few doors down from her ex-husband, Tom (Justin Theroux), and his new wife, Anna (Rebecca Ferguson).

Rachel's unstable state leads her on a downward spiral that sees her embroiled in a missing persons investigation that will change her life forever.

Based on the best-selling novel by Paula Hawkins, The Girl on the Train is a mystery thriller that reminded me of David Fincher's Gone Girl, which is not a bad thing at all. Now, while I don't think this is a better film than Gone Girl, I do think it serves up a worthy mystery that kept me guessing right up until the twist/reveal later on in the story.

The narrative is told from the point of view of the three main female characters; Rachel, Anna and Megan. It could have easily become quite convoluted and messy yet Erin Cressida Wilson's screenplay allows things to move along smoothly and without any confusion.

A lot of my hopes for this film were depending on the twist/reveal that would undoubtedly arrive in a mystery like this. Thankfully I can say that it was very well done and actually offered something totally different to what I was expecting. Yes, it gets a little far-fetched in the final act but if you go with it, The Girl on the Train really is a suspenseful watch.

Coming to the performances, The Girl on the Train features a great lead performance from Emily Blunt and a solid supporting cast, Haley Bennett and Rebecca Ferguson jumping on the paranoia train with Emily Blunt to great effect.

So, if you're a fan of either mysteries or thrillers, The Girl on the Train will be a journey you want to go on. If not, best to wait at the platform for the next train.


* wot I nicked from the interwebz...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 13, 2017, 03:14:25 PM
You didn't need to tell us ...we kinda guessed  ;D
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 13, 2017, 03:15:40 PM
You didn't need to tell us ...we kinda guessed  ;D

 redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 13, 2017, 04:24:06 PM
Rotten Tomatoes (via Wiki) was less kind

"Critical response
The Girl on the Train received mixed reviews from critics. On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 43% based on 226 reviews, with an average rating of 5.4/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Emily Blunt's outstanding performance isn't enough to keep The Girl on the Train from sliding sluggishly into exploitative melodrama"


But have to say Emily Blunt is a brilliant Actress
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 13, 2017, 06:46:27 PM
Rotten Tomatoes (via Wiki) was less kind

"Critical response
The Girl on the Train received mixed reviews from critics. On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 43% based on 226 reviews, with an average rating of 5.4/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Emily Blunt's outstanding performance isn't enough to keep The Girl on the Train from sliding sluggishly into exploitative melodrama"


But have to say Emily Blunt is a brilliant Actress

Don't watch it then... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on January 14, 2017, 07:47:57 PM
Watched The Girl On The Train (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3631112/?ref_=nv_sr_1) last night... I enjoyed it...  :thumbsup:

Grumpeister Stylee Review*

We've all experienced the same monotonous train commute to work in our lives at some point. You go by the same places and see the same faces each and every day. None of us have quite had a commute that changes our lives quite like Rachel Watson in The Girl on the Train though.

Emily Blunt stars as Rachel Watson, an alcoholic divorcée who takes the same train to work each day. On her journey, Rachel fantasises about the relationship of Scott (Luke Evans) and Megan Hipwell (Haley Bennett), who live a few doors down from her ex-husband, Tom (Justin Theroux), and his new wife, Anna (Rebecca Ferguson).

Rachel's unstable state leads her on a downward spiral that sees her embroiled in a missing persons investigation that will change her life forever.

Based on the best-selling novel by Paula Hawkins, The Girl on the Train is a mystery thriller that reminded me of David Fincher's Gone Girl, which is not a bad thing at all. Now, while I don't think this is a better film than Gone Girl, I do think it serves up a worthy mystery that kept me guessing right up until the twist/reveal later on in the story.

The narrative is told from the point of view of the three main female characters; Rachel, Anna and Megan. It could have easily become quite convoluted and messy yet Erin Cressida Wilson's screenplay allows things to move along smoothly and without any confusion.

A lot of my hopes for this film were depending on the twist/reveal that would undoubtedly arrive in a mystery like this. Thankfully I can say that it was very well done and actually offered something totally different to what I was expecting. Yes, it gets a little far-fetched in the final act but if you go with it, The Girl on the Train really is a suspenseful watch.

Coming to the performances, The Girl on the Train features a great lead performance from Emily Blunt and a solid supporting cast, Haley Bennett and Rebecca Ferguson jumping on the paranoia train with Emily Blunt to great effect.

So, if you're a fan of either mysteries or thrillers, The Girl on the Train will be a journey you want to go on. If not, best to wait at the platform for the next train.


* wot I nicked from the interwebz...  redface:

Just watched it... :thumbsup:

Miss D as Rachel... scared:

Tipsy as Megan... :sex023:

Miss T as Anna... eyes:

Apey as the villain... scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 14, 2017, 07:50:19 PM
Watched The Girl On The Train (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3631112/?ref_=nv_sr_1) last night... I enjoyed it...  :thumbsup:

Grumpeister Stylee Review*

We've all experienced the same monotonous train commute to work in our lives at some point. You go by the same places and see the same faces each and every day. None of us have quite had a commute that changes our lives quite like Rachel Watson in The Girl on the Train though.

Emily Blunt stars as Rachel Watson, an alcoholic divorcée who takes the same train to work each day. On her journey, Rachel fantasises about the relationship of Scott (Luke Evans) and Megan Hipwell (Haley Bennett), who live a few doors down from her ex-husband, Tom (Justin Theroux), and his new wife, Anna (Rebecca Ferguson).

Rachel's unstable state leads her on a downward spiral that sees her embroiled in a missing persons investigation that will change her life forever.

Based on the best-selling novel by Paula Hawkins, The Girl on the Train is a mystery thriller that reminded me of David Fincher's Gone Girl, which is not a bad thing at all. Now, while I don't think this is a better film than Gone Girl, I do think it serves up a worthy mystery that kept me guessing right up until the twist/reveal later on in the story.

The narrative is told from the point of view of the three main female characters; Rachel, Anna and Megan. It could have easily become quite convoluted and messy yet Erin Cressida Wilson's screenplay allows things to move along smoothly and without any confusion.

A lot of my hopes for this film were depending on the twist/reveal that would undoubtedly arrive in a mystery like this. Thankfully I can say that it was very well done and actually offered something totally different to what I was expecting. Yes, it gets a little far-fetched in the final act but if you go with it, The Girl on the Train really is a suspenseful watch.

Coming to the performances, The Girl on the Train features a great lead performance from Emily Blunt and a solid supporting cast, Haley Bennett and Rebecca Ferguson jumping on the paranoia train with Emily Blunt to great effect.

So, if you're a fan of either mysteries or thrillers, The Girl on the Train will be a journey you want to go on. If not, best to wait at the platform for the next train.


* wot I nicked from the interwebz...  redface:

Just watched it... :thumbsup:

Miss D as Rachel... scared:

Tipsy as Megan... :sex023:

Miss T as Anna... eyes:

Apey as the villain... scared2:

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on January 14, 2017, 08:30:46 PM
Watched The Girl On The Train (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3631112/?ref_=nv_sr_1) last night... I enjoyed it...  :thumbsup:

Grumpeister Stylee Review*

We've all experienced the same monotonous train commute to work in our lives at some point. You go by the same places and see the same faces each and every day. None of us have quite had a commute that changes our lives quite like Rachel Watson in The Girl on the Train though.

Emily Blunt stars as Rachel Watson, an alcoholic divorcée who takes the same train to work each day. On her journey, Rachel fantasises about the relationship of Scott (Luke Evans) and Megan Hipwell (Haley Bennett), who live a few doors down from her ex-husband, Tom (Justin Theroux), and his new wife, Anna (Rebecca Ferguson).

Rachel's unstable state leads her on a downward spiral that sees her embroiled in a missing persons investigation that will change her life forever.

Based on the best-selling novel by Paula Hawkins, The Girl on the Train is a mystery thriller that reminded me of David Fincher's Gone Girl, which is not a bad thing at all. Now, while I don't think this is a better film than Gone Girl, I do think it serves up a worthy mystery that kept me guessing right up until the twist/reveal later on in the story.

The narrative is told from the point of view of the three main female characters; Rachel, Anna and Megan. It could have easily become quite convoluted and messy yet Erin Cressida Wilson's screenplay allows things to move along smoothly and without any confusion.

A lot of my hopes for this film were depending on the twist/reveal that would undoubtedly arrive in a mystery like this. Thankfully I can say that it was very well done and actually offered something totally different to what I was expecting. Yes, it gets a little far-fetched in the final act but if you go with it, The Girl on the Train really is a suspenseful watch.

Coming to the performances, The Girl on the Train features a great lead performance from Emily Blunt and a solid supporting cast, Haley Bennett and Rebecca Ferguson jumping on the paranoia train with Emily Blunt to great effect.

So, if you're a fan of either mysteries or thrillers, The Girl on the Train will be a journey you want to go on. If not, best to wait at the platform for the next train.


* wot I nicked from the interwebz...  redface:

Just watched it... :thumbsup:

Miss D as Rachel... scared:

Tipsy as Megan... :sex023:

Miss T as Anna... eyes:

Apey as the villain... scared2:

 rubschin:

Yeah, I know...I'm dead
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on January 14, 2017, 08:35:52 PM
Watching the Magnificent Seven now...

Megan is in that too... :sex023:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 15, 2017, 06:00:58 PM
Watching Race (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3499096/?ref_=nv_sr_2)....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 15, 2017, 07:10:33 PM
Watching Race (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3499096/?ref_=nv_sr_2)....  cloud9:


Spoiler alert .......He wins ........... Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 15, 2017, 07:14:07 PM
Watching Race (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3499096/?ref_=nv_sr_2)....  cloud9:


Spoiler alert .......He wins ........... Thumbs:

 noooo:  no I think you'll find Hitler loses in the end. 
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 15, 2017, 07:30:00 PM
Watching Race (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3499096/?ref_=nv_sr_2)....  cloud9:

Splendid!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 16, 2017, 07:37:09 PM
Denial (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4645330/?ref_=nv_sr_1) = excellent....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 21, 2017, 04:20:14 PM
Watched Arrival (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2543164/?ref_=nv_sr_1) last night - good...

Gonna watch some owld Meryl Streep film (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094924/?ref_=nv_sr_1) tonight...

Some friends have gone to the cinema to see La La Land (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3783958/?ref_=nv_sr_2)... happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 21, 2017, 05:55:34 PM
Watched Arrival (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2543164/?ref_=nv_sr_1) last night - good...

Gonna watch some owld Meryl Streep film (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094924/?ref_=nv_sr_1) tonight...

Some friends have gone to the cinema to see La La Land (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3783958/?ref_=nv_sr_2)... happy001

Going to watch Arrival..it better be good,,,,,,,,, rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 21, 2017, 07:54:29 PM
Watched Arrival (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2543164/?ref_=nv_sr_1) last night - good...

Gonna watch some owld Meryl Streep film (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094924/?ref_=nv_sr_1) tonight...

Some friends have gone to the cinema to see La La Land (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3783958/?ref_=nv_sr_2)... happy001

Going to watch Arrival..it better be good,,,,,,,,, rubschin:

Worth what you paid for it I expect....  ;)

Gave up on Ms. Streep (poor quality) and watched Nocturnal Animals (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4550098/?ref_=nv_sr_1) instead - awesome!  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on January 21, 2017, 09:55:04 PM
Watching Hacksaw Ridge...Not 720, but not a bad stream... So far so good...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 21, 2017, 10:47:04 PM
Watched Arrival (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2543164/?ref_=nv_sr_1) last night - good...

Gonna watch some owld Meryl Streep film (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094924/?ref_=nv_sr_1) tonight...

Some friends have gone to the cinema to see La La Land (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3783958/?ref_=nv_sr_2)... happy001

Going to watch Arrival..it better be good,,,,,,,,, rubschin:

Worth what you paid for it I expect....  ;)

Gave up on Ms. Streep (poor quality) and watched Nocturnal Animals (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4550098/?ref_=nv_sr_1) instead - awesome!  eeek:

Not half bad.....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on January 21, 2017, 10:51:14 PM
Watching Hacksaw Ridge...Not 720, but not a bad stream... So far so good...

 sad32:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 21, 2017, 10:53:01 PM
Watching Hacksaw Ridge...Not 720, but not a bad stream... So far so good...

 sad32:

Cut yourself......... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on January 21, 2017, 10:55:19 PM
Watching Hacksaw Ridge...Not 720, but not a bad stream... So far so good...

 sad32:

Cut yourself......... rubschin:

No...real men cry sometimes... This is a moving film about a true hero...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 21, 2017, 11:03:02 PM
Watching Hacksaw Ridge...Not 720, but not a bad stream... So far so good...

 sad32:

Cut yourself......... rubschin:

No...real men cry sometimes... This is a moving film about a true hero...
:thumbsup: It's an amazing and true story and  worthy: to him for his years of refusing to allow film makers to change facts for more box office appeal
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 22, 2017, 07:00:35 AM
Watching Hacksaw Ridge...Not 720, but not a bad stream... So far so good...

 Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 22, 2017, 04:20:30 PM
Watching Hacksaw Ridge...Not 720, but not a bad stream... So far so good...

I can only find CAM...?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Pirate on January 22, 2017, 06:26:16 PM
I got it from Exodus...SD
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 22, 2017, 07:31:39 PM
I got it from Exodus...SD

I found a brilliant HD stream!

Unfortunately, I got something in my eye at the end like...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 22, 2017, 07:36:04 PM
I got it from Exodus...SD

I found a brilliant HD stream!

Unfortunately, I got something in my eye at the end like...  redface:

LL tissues...... noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 22, 2017, 08:25:15 PM
I got it from Exodus...SD

I found a brilliant HD stream!

Unfortunately, I got something in my eye at the end like...  redface:

The screener DVD is also very good.  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 22, 2017, 10:22:57 PM
Watched Arrival (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2543164/?ref_=nv_sr_1) last night - good...

Gonna watch some owld Meryl Streep film (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094924/?ref_=nv_sr_1) tonight...

Some friends have gone to the cinema to see La La Land (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3783958/?ref_=nv_sr_2)... happy001

Going to watch Arrival..it better be good,,,,,,,,, rubschin:

Worth what you paid for it I expect....  ;)

Gave up on Ms. Streep (poor quality) and watched Nocturnal Animals (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4550098/?ref_=nv_sr_1) instead - awesome!  eeek:


To quote Miss T..what a load of "turdwaffle"......... noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 23, 2017, 07:15:24 AM
I got it from Exodus...SD

I found a brilliant HD stream!

Unfortunately, I got something in my eye at the end like...  redface:

The screener DVD is also very good.  whistle:

This had been ripped from the screener...  ;)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 23, 2017, 07:16:07 AM
Watched Arrival (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2543164/?ref_=nv_sr_1) last night - good...

Gonna watch some owld Meryl Streep film (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094924/?ref_=nv_sr_1) tonight...

Some friends have gone to the cinema to see La La Land (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3783958/?ref_=nv_sr_2)... happy001

Going to watch Arrival..it better be good,,,,,,,,, rubschin:

Worth what you paid for it I expect....  ;)

Gave up on Ms. Streep (poor quality) and watched Nocturnal Animals (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4550098/?ref_=nv_sr_1) instead - awesome!  eeek:


To quote Miss T..what a load of "turdwaffle"......... noooo:

Too sophistimicated for her little head I expect....  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 23, 2017, 07:34:41 PM
Misty recommended The Shallows (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4052882/?ref_=nv_sr_3) which turns out to be the worstest filum ever...  evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 23, 2017, 07:37:13 PM
Misty recommended The Shallows (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4052882/?ref_=nv_sr_3) which turns out to be the worstest filum ever...  evil:
Can't be all bad

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/78/The_Shallows_poster.jpg/180px-The_Shallows_poster.jpg)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 23, 2017, 07:42:12 PM
Misty recommended The Shallows (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4052882/?ref_=nv_sr_3) which turns out to be the worstest filum ever...  evil:
Can't be all bad

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/78/The_Shallows_poster.jpg/180px-The_Shallows_poster.jpg)

Payback........ whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 23, 2017, 07:51:56 PM
Misty recommended The Shallows (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4052882/?ref_=nv_sr_3) which turns out to be the worstest filum ever...  evil:
Can't be all bad

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/78/The_Shallows_poster.jpg/180px-The_Shallows_poster.jpg)

Payback........ whistle:

 evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 23, 2017, 07:52:23 PM
Misty recommended The Shallows (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4052882/?ref_=nv_sr_3) which turns out to be the worstest filum ever...  evil:
Can't be all bad

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/78/The_Shallows_poster.jpg/180px-The_Shallows_poster.jpg)

She doesn't get them out...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 23, 2017, 08:26:42 PM
Misty recommended The Shallows (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4052882/?ref_=nv_sr_3) which turns out to be the worstest filum ever...  evil:
Can't be all bad

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/78/The_Shallows_poster.jpg/180px-The_Shallows_poster.jpg)

She doesn't get them out...  noooo:

Lezzer.......... noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 23, 2017, 08:27:41 PM
Misty recommended The Shallows (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4052882/?ref_=nv_sr_3) which turns out to be the worstest filum ever...  evil:
Can't be all bad

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/78/The_Shallows_poster.jpg/180px-The_Shallows_poster.jpg)

She doesn't get them out...  noooo:

Lezzer.......... noooo:

For sure...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 23, 2017, 09:18:38 PM
Misty recommended The Shallows (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4052882/?ref_=nv_sr_3) which turns out to be the worstest filum ever...  evil:
Can't be all bad

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/78/The_Shallows_poster.jpg/180px-The_Shallows_poster.jpg)

She doesn't get them out...  noooo:

Lezzer.......... noooo:

For sure...  noooo:
Seems that Blake Lively does get them out at other times.  So err someone err tells me that um err Google image search shows  redface:

Oh and she's R4


(Regularly Rogered by Ryan Reynolds)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 23, 2017, 09:26:06 PM
Misty recommended The Shallows (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4052882/?ref_=nv_sr_3) which turns out to be the worstest filum ever...  evil:
Can't be all bad

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/78/The_Shallows_poster.jpg/180px-The_Shallows_poster.jpg)

She doesn't get them out...  noooo:

Lezzer.......... noooo:

For sure...  noooo:
Seems that Blake Lively does get them out at other times.  So err someone err tells me that um err Google image search shows  redface:

Oh and she's R4


(Regularly Rogered by Ryan Reynolds)

Don't believe you ..... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 24, 2017, 09:04:12 PM
I get 2 free cinema tickets a week so this could become a regular review.  :thumbsup:

At the moment the next films up for a review look to be Lion and Hacksaw Ridge depending on if they are on FLS. Trainspotting 2 will probably be in a week or so and sorry BM, there is no chance of me reviewing La La Land for you. Apey will just have to endure watching it with you and Misty...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 25, 2017, 01:03:22 AM
I get 2 free cinema tickets a week so this could become a regular review.  :thumbsup:

At the moment the next films up for a review look to be Lion and Hacksaw Ridge depending on if they are on FLS. Trainspotting 2 will probably be in a week or so and sorry BM, there is no chance of me reviewing La La Land for you. Apey will just have to endure watching it with you and Misty...  noooo:

 noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 25, 2017, 09:59:25 AM
I get 2 free cinema tickets a week so this could become a regular review.  :thumbsup:

At the moment the next films up for a review look to be Lion and Hacksaw Ridge depending on if they are on FLS. Trainspotting 2 will probably be in a week or so and sorry BM, there is no chance of me reviewing La La Land for you. Apey will just have to endure watching it with you and Misty...  noooo:

I can write it for you - utter shite.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 25, 2017, 10:09:44 PM
I get 2 free cinema tickets a week so this could become a regular review.  :thumbsup:

At the moment the next films up for a review look to be Lion and Hacksaw Ridge depending on if they are on FLS. Trainspotting 2 will probably be in a week or so and sorry BM, there is no chance of me reviewing La La Land for you. Apey will just have to endure watching it with you and Misty...  noooo:

I can write it for you - utter shite.

Got roped into the Oscars competition at work and as there were films on there I'd never even heard of much less seen I had a look at the Golden Globes results to get some ideas when I noticed that musicals and comedy films seemed to have a joint category which would mean that Deadpool and La La Land went head to head....

 rubschin:

 rubschin:

 rubschin:

Deadpool vs La La Land? That's a film I'd pay to see....  eveilgrin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on January 26, 2017, 11:47:18 AM
Bought this in Foyle's yesterday. Crying with laughter  lol:

http://dovegreyreader.typepad.com/dovegreyreader_scribbles/2016/10/terms-and-conditions.html (http://dovegreyreader.typepad.com/dovegreyreader_scribbles/2016/10/terms-and-conditions.html)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 26, 2017, 12:04:41 PM
Bought this in Foyle's yesterday. Crying with laughter  lol:

http://dovegreyreader.typepad.com/dovegreyreader_scribbles/2016/10/terms-and-conditions.html (http://dovegreyreader.typepad.com/dovegreyreader_scribbles/2016/10/terms-and-conditions.html)

I thought you were werking...? ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on January 26, 2017, 12:05:57 PM
 redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on January 26, 2017, 06:51:11 PM
 lol:  I have ordered The Cyclist Who Went Out in the Cold: Adventures Along the Iron Curtain Trail and Gironimo!: Riding the Very Terrible 1914 Tour of Italy.  🚴‍♀️
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 27, 2017, 11:42:30 AM
lol:  I have ordered The Cyclist Who Went Out in the Cold: Adventures Along the Iron Curtain Trail and Gironimo!: Riding the Very Terrible 1914 Tour of Italy.  🚴‍♀️
Planning your 2017 holidays?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 29, 2017, 07:01:59 PM
Just watched 10 Cloverfield Lane (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1179933/?ref_=nv_sr_1)

Utter shite...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 29, 2017, 07:07:21 PM
Just watched 10 Cloverfield Lane (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1179933/?ref_=nv_sr_1)

Utter shite...  noooo:

Take back utter shite - I've just read the perfect review of it...

Quote
I'll leave this review fairly concise.

This film was originally called "the cellar" the premise being what we see for the first 90% of "10 cloverfield lane": an excellent, brilliantly-scripted thriller set in an underground bunker, the tension lying in the "goodie-or-baddie" mystery that is the owner of the bunker, Howard. He is telling our hero, Michelle, that she cannot leave because the air outside is not breathable due to an attack, probably nuclear. She wants to leave because she suspects that Howard is insane.

That premise right there is perfect. Is Howard telling the truth? Is he a deranged kidnapper? Will Michelle eventually decide to leave? Is the air really breathable outside? The magnitude of that intrigue would have made for a brilliant film.

Would have.

This is when JJ Abrams and bad robot came in and basically did what they do with the end of every single project they ever take on. Ruin it. Ruin it absolutely horrifically. They have clearly seen monetary value in the name "cloverfield" and are insisting on making it a franchise. Do we expect monsters going into this film? Yes. Do we get them? Yes. Was it necessary? Absolutely one million percent no.

10 minutes from the end of what had been a gripping film, we finally see Michelle leave, and escape the bunker. She realises that the air is still breathable. Now, "pre-abrams" as I'll refer to it, this would've been an excellent ending. A bittersweet tale of abuse, of loneliness from Howard's point of view, of revenge, of victory. But with a huge psychological trauma to go home with. Honestly this film would be perfect had it ended here. But it wasn't to be.

This is when the aliens come. We seem to in the blink of an eye turn from "the cellar", a brilliantly told thriller, into an Abrams, overly-Hollywood, big budget cringefest. For me, it wasn't the moment the spaceship came on the screen, it was the moment our timid hero, portrayed brilliantly up until now, who'd just been crying uncontrollably with relief at the air still being breathable, suddenly turns stern action hero. She looks up and says "you have GOT to be kidding me", in the same emphatic way we've seen in 600 "five out of ten" films down the years.

I'm sorry, but you've just seen alien life. And that's your reaction? In what until now was a very realistic, well told suspense thriller? Not having it for a second. It was like we could see the moment Abrams took over. And it ruined what could have been a classic.

The remaining 9 minutes are nothing more than a glorified creature feature, culminating in our hero, who's suddenly lost all her emotions, driving off to help the "human resistance" fight against the aliens.

End of movie. What amazes me most is the number of critic reviews I've seen saying "the aliens are a metaphor for what is outside a person's lonely bubble of abuse" or some nonsense along those lines. Sorry guys but you're thinking WAY too much into it. This is a story of a money-grabbing company, who bought a perfectly good script, and ruined the ending with aliens.

I'm not entirely sure what I expected in all honesty. It's Abrams. I saw the ending to LOST and vowed never to make the mistake of investing my time in any of his projects again. Sure enough, I made the aforementioned mistake again and it's almost as bad as LOST was (minus the 5 years of my life id invested for the lovey-dovey, semi-religious, out-of- ideas cop out snoozefest that was the ending to LOST).

Abrams strikes me as one of those who inexplicably takes pride in disappointing his audiences, as if he feels he's somehow above them and that the negative reviews are just people who don't "get" him. I think in all honesty it's more a sign that he's just not very good at what he does.

My advice? Turn off when you see Michelle remove her oxygen mask. Pretend that's the end and you have your film of the year. Watch on for yet another example of "how to ruin a perfectly decent project: by JJ Abrams"

5/10. 10 for the first hour and a half, minus 5 for the last 10 minutes.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on January 30, 2017, 10:59:59 AM
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/21415/21415-h/21415-h.htm (http://www.gutenberg.org/files/21415/21415-h/21415-h.htm)

Genius  :thumbsup: razz: razz: razz:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 30, 2017, 11:19:47 AM
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/21415/21415-h/21415-h.htm (http://www.gutenberg.org/files/21415/21415-h/21415-h.htm)

Genius  :thumbsup: razz: razz: razz:

 rubschin:  What is it they say about Classics?  A book you like to own but never actually read
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on January 30, 2017, 11:28:42 AM
Quote
Well said Mr Salteena peevishly I dont know if I shall like it the bow of the ribbon is too flighty for my age. Then he sat down and eat the egg which Ethel had so kindly laid for him. After he had finished his meal he got down and began to write to Bernard Clark he ran up stairs on his fat legs and took out his blotter with a loud sniff and this is what he wrote

My dear Bernard
Certinly I shall come and stay with you next Monday I will bring Ethel Monticue commonly called Miss M. She is very active and pretty. I do hope I shall enjoy myself with you. I am fond of digging in the garden and I am parshial to ladies if [Pg 26] they are nice I suppose it is my nature. I am not quite a gentleman but you would hardly notice it but cant be helped anyhow. We will come by the 3-15.

Your old and valud friend
Alfred Salteena.

 razz:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 30, 2017, 12:08:02 PM
Quote
Well said Mr Salteena peevishly I dont know if I shall like it the bow of the ribbon is too flighty for my age. Then he sat down and eat the egg which Ethel had so kindly laid for him. After he had finished his meal he got down and began to write to Bernard Clark he ran up stairs on his fat legs and took out his blotter with a loud sniff and this is what he wrote

My dear Bernard
Certinly I shall come and stay with you next Monday I will bring Ethel Monticue commonly called Miss M. She is very active and pretty. I do hope I shall enjoy myself with you. I am fond of digging in the garden and I am parshial to ladies if [Pg 26] they are nice I suppose it is my nature. I am not quite a gentleman but you would hardly notice it but cant be helped anyhow. We will come by the 3-15.

Your old and valud friend
Alfred Salteena.

 razz:

 tunble:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 30, 2017, 12:28:12 PM
Quote
Well said Mr Salteena peevishly I dont know if I shall like it the bow of the ribbon is too flighty for my age. Then he sat down and eat the egg which Ethel had so kindly laid for him. After he had finished his meal he got down and began to write to Bernard Clark he ran up stairs on his fat legs and took out his blotter with a loud sniff and this is what he wrote

My dear Bernard
Certinly I shall come and stay with you next Monday I will bring Ethel Monticue commonly called Miss M. She is very active and pretty. I do hope I shall enjoy myself with you. I am fond of digging in the garden and I am parshial to ladies if [Pg 26] they are nice I suppose it is my nature. I am not quite a gentleman but you would hardly notice it but cant be helped anyhow. We will come by the 3-15.

Your old and valud friend
Alfred Salteena.

 razz:

 tunble:
tunble: tunble:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on January 30, 2017, 12:31:37 PM
 evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 30, 2017, 03:22:53 PM
Quote
Well said Mr Salteena peevishly I dont know if I shall like it the bow of the ribbon is too flighty for my age. Then he sat down and eat the egg which Ethel had so kindly laid for him. After he had finished his meal he got down and began to write to Bernard Clark he ran up stairs on his fat legs and took out his blotter with a loud sniff and this is what he wrote

My dear Bernard
Certinly I shall come and stay with you next Monday I will bring Ethel Monticue commonly called Miss M. She is very active and pretty. I do hope I shall enjoy myself with you. I am fond of digging in the garden and I am parshial to ladies if [Pg 26] they are nice I suppose it is my nature. I am not quite a gentleman but you would hardly notice it but cant be helped anyhow. We will come by the 3-15.

Your old and valud friend
Alfred Salteena.

 razz:

 tunble:
tunble: tunble:
::)

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.wixstatic.com%2Fmedia%2Ff6cbf9_70f7d7e19933f6375a1aab3b03888f03.jpg_srz_322_478_85_22_0.50_1.20_0.00_jpg_srz&hash=6b0627a93024b02c164b32a449673636f632d9e7)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 30, 2017, 03:23:59 PM
Quote
Well said Mr Salteena peevishly I dont know if I shall like it the bow of the ribbon is too flighty for my age. Then he sat down and eat the egg which Ethel had so kindly laid for him. After he had finished his meal he got down and began to write to Bernard Clark he ran up stairs on his fat legs and took out his blotter with a loud sniff and this is what he wrote

My dear Bernard
Certinly I shall come and stay with you next Monday I will bring Ethel Monticue commonly called Miss M. She is very active and pretty. I do hope I shall enjoy myself with you. I am fond of digging in the garden and I am parshial to ladies if [Pg 26] they are nice I suppose it is my nature. I am not quite a gentleman but you would hardly notice it but cant be helped anyhow. We will come by the 3-15.

Your old and valud friend
Alfred Salteena.

 razz:

 tunble:
tunble: tunble:
::)

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.wixstatic.com%2Fmedia%2Ff6cbf9_70f7d7e19933f6375a1aab3b03888f03.jpg_srz_322_478_85_22_0.50_1.20_0.00_jpg_srz&hash=6b0627a93024b02c164b32a449673636f632d9e7)

happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on January 30, 2017, 03:25:27 PM
 evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 30, 2017, 06:36:27 PM
Quote
Well said Mr Salteena peevishly I dont know if I shall like it the bow of the ribbon is too flighty for my age. Then he sat down and eat the egg which Ethel had so kindly laid for him. After he had finished his meal he got down and began to write to Bernard Clark he ran up stairs on his fat legs and took out his blotter with a loud sniff and this is what he wrote

My dear Bernard
Certinly I shall come and stay with you next Monday I will bring Ethel Monticue commonly called Miss M. She is very active and pretty. I do hope I shall enjoy myself with you. I am fond of digging in the garden and I am parshial to ladies if [Pg 26] they are nice I suppose it is my nature. I am not quite a gentleman but you would hardly notice it but cant be helped anyhow. We will come by the 3-15.

Your old and valud friend
Alfred Salteena.

 razz:

 tunble:
tunble: tunble:
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Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on January 30, 2017, 06:37:11 PM
 evil: evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 31, 2017, 01:27:23 PM
Anybody seen Shepherds and Butchers (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4627352/?ref_=nv_sr_5)...?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 31, 2017, 01:46:34 PM
Anybody seen Shepherds and Butchers (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4627352/?ref_=nv_sr_5)...?  rubschin:
noooo:  should I?

"The film received third place in the Panoroma Audience Award at the 66th Berlin International Film Festival."

That's less than over praise
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on January 31, 2017, 01:55:11 PM
Is it about pies?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 31, 2017, 02:22:39 PM
Is it about pies?

Yes Nick... pathead:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on January 31, 2017, 03:30:01 PM
 cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 31, 2017, 04:18:30 PM
Anybody seen Shepherds and Butchers (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4627352/?ref_=nv_sr_5)...?  rubschin:

Coogan goes serious?  noooo:

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2175/2110419430_b2f9945e2e.jpg)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 31, 2017, 04:30:53 PM
Anybody seen Shepherds and Butchers (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4627352/?ref_=nv_sr_5)...?  rubschin:

Coogan goes serious?  noooo:

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2175/2110419430_b2f9945e2e.jpg)

Apparently!  eeek:

I'm minded to think that if Steve doesn't rate it I'll give it a whirl...  ;)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 31, 2017, 05:17:03 PM
Anybody seen Shepherds and Butchers (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4627352/?ref_=nv_sr_5)...?  rubschin:

Coogan goes serious?  noooo:

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2175/2110419430_b2f9945e2e.jpg)

Apparently!  eeek:

I'm minded to think that if Steve doesn't rate it I'll give it a whirl...  ;)
lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 31, 2017, 06:43:46 PM
 
Anybody seen Shepherds and Butchers (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4627352/?ref_=nv_sr_5)...?  rubschin:

Coogan goes serious?  noooo:

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2175/2110419430_b2f9945e2e.jpg)

Apparently!  eeek:

I'm minded to think that if Steve doesn't rate it I'll give it a whirl...  ;)
lol: lol:
eveilgrin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 31, 2017, 08:21:08 PM
Anybody seen Shepherds and Butchers (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4627352/?ref_=nv_sr_5)...?  rubschin:

Coogan goes serious?  noooo:

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2175/2110419430_b2f9945e2e.jpg)

Apparently!  eeek:

I'm minded to think that if Steve doesn't rate it I'll give it a whirl...  ;)

Brilliant!

Coogan's accent is a bit dodgy in parts but his acting is excellent the film is well worth watching...  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 31, 2017, 08:47:02 PM
So the answer to my question would be 'should' then
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 01, 2017, 07:32:15 AM
So the answer to my question would be 'should' then

Yes!  :thumbsup:

It is quite brutal!  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 01, 2017, 09:47:32 AM
So the answer to my question would be 'should' then

Yes!  :thumbsup:

It is quite brutal!  eeek:
May give it a late night watch then

Coogan is getting a reputation as a serious actor nowadays.   Must watch that Irish one he did
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 01, 2017, 07:29:43 PM
Time to kill so I went to see Hacksaw Ridge

NOT for the faint hearted. Gibson loves his gore  noooo: NickSick NickSick
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 01, 2017, 07:40:52 PM
Time to kill so I went to see Hacksaw Ridge

NOT for the faint hearted. Gibson loves his gore  noooo: NickSick NickSick

That'll be a  noooo: from me then.  An amazing story about a guy far braver than most in so many ways but I like a fillum to entertain, inform or made me ponder not  sick2: for  sick2: sake

And Mel Gibson is a shit anyway
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 01, 2017, 07:44:02 PM
The first half is all domesticity, luvvy stuff and a court case. Then the second half gets going  eeek: eeek: eeek: eeek:

Makes the opening of Private Ryan look VERY tame indeed
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 01, 2017, 08:30:30 PM
Time to kill so I went to see Hacksaw Ridge

NOT for the faint hearted. Gibson loves his gore  noooo: NickSick NickSick

Go and see Shepherds and Butchers....  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 01, 2017, 08:31:19 PM
Is it about pies?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 01, 2017, 08:32:13 PM
Is it about pies?

Yes Nick... pathead:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 01, 2017, 08:45:33 PM
 cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 01, 2017, 09:10:34 PM
Time to kill so I went to see Hacksaw Ridge

NOT for the faint hearted. Gibson loves his gore  noooo: NickSick NickSick

Go and see Shepherds and Butchers....  whistle:
And the sequel:  Millers and Bakers.   Featuring gratuitous trainsets
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 01, 2017, 09:11:25 PM
Time to kill so I went to see Hacksaw Ridge

NOT for the faint hearted. Gibson loves his gore  noooo: NickSick NickSick

Go and see Shepherds and Butchers....  whistle:
And the sequel:  Millers and Bakers.   Featuring gratuitous trainsets

 drumroll:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 01, 2017, 09:13:01 PM
 cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on February 02, 2017, 05:47:37 PM
lol:  I have ordered The Cyclist Who Went Out in the Cold: Adventures Along the Iron Curtain Trail and Gironimo!: Riding the Very Terrible 1914 Tour of Italy.  🚴‍♀️
Planning your 2017 holidays?

Now that is a very good idea.  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 09, 2017, 07:03:22 PM
Going to watch The Founder (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4276820/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

...unless Steve says it is good obviously...  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on February 09, 2017, 07:04:50 PM
Going to watch The Founder (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4276820/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

...unless Steve says it is good obviously...  whistle:

I met the guy who bought it to the UK ..... Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 09, 2017, 07:05:34 PM
Going to watch The Flounder (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4276820/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

...unless Steve says it is good obviously...  whistle:

I met the guy who bought it to the UK ..... Thumbs:

FIshy
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 09, 2017, 07:10:18 PM
Going to watch The Founder (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4276820/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

...unless Steve says it is good obviously...  whistle:

I met the guy who bought it to the UK ..... Thumbs:

The DVD...?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on February 09, 2017, 07:29:09 PM
Going to watch The Founder (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4276820/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

...unless Steve says it is good obviously...  whistle:

I met the guy who bought it to the UK ..... Thumbs:

The DVD...?

 ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on February 09, 2017, 08:27:25 PM
Going to watch The Founder (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4276820/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

...unless Steve says it is good obviously...  whistle:

I met the guy who bought it to the UK ..... Thumbs:

The DVD...?

 noooo: Ebola


Brought by the way, as Dr Pedant wasn't paying attention.  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on February 09, 2017, 08:41:10 PM
Going to watch The Founder (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4276820/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

...unless Steve says it is good obviously...  whistle:

I met the guy who bought it to the UK ..... Thumbs:

The DVD...?

 noooo: Ebola


Brought by the way, as Dr Pedant wasn't paying attention.  whistle:

I think both ......... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 09, 2017, 09:28:32 PM
Going to watch The Founder (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4276820/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

...unless Steve says it is good obviously...  whistle:

Awesome!   Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 09, 2017, 09:29:34 PM
Going to watch The Founder (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4276820/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

...unless Steve says it is good obviously...  whistle:

I met the guy who bought it to the UK ..... Thumbs:

The DVD...?

 noooo: Ebola


Brought by the way, as Dr Pedant wasn't paying attention.  whistle:

 redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 09, 2017, 10:32:37 PM
Going to watch The Founder (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4276820/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

...unless Steve says it is good obviously...  whistle:

Awesome!   Thumbs:
Is that my cue to say it is good obviously?


Isn't that the "do you want fries with that" fillum?

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 11, 2017, 05:21:10 PM
Just watched the last episode of The World At War...  cry:

What to watch now...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on February 11, 2017, 05:23:53 PM
Just watched the last episode of The World At War...  cry:

What to watch now...  rubschin:
The first episode?

It seems to be on 24/7
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 11, 2017, 05:44:25 PM
Just watched the last episode of The World At War...  cry:

What to watch now...  rubschin:
The first episode?

It seems to be on 24/7

i could go round again...  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 11, 2017, 06:07:21 PM
Just watched the last episode of The World At War...  cry:

What to watch now...  rubschin:
The first episode?

It seems to be on 24/7

i could go round again...  lol:

You giving the Germans best of three?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 11, 2017, 06:08:43 PM
Just watched the last episode of The World At War...  cry:

What to watch now...  rubschin:
The first episode?

It seems to be on 24/7

i could go round again...  lol:

You giving the Germans best of three?

LL's mother was German so I suppose I should give them a fair chance...  ;)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 11, 2017, 06:43:49 PM
Watching Animal Farm... Never seen it...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 11, 2017, 06:52:37 PM
Watching Animal Farm... Never seen it...  redface:
Nor I  redface: redface:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 11, 2017, 06:54:40 PM
I think he means Donkey Porn  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 11, 2017, 06:55:43 PM
I think he means Donkey Porn  noooo:

 Spank2: Spank2: Spank2: Spank2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 11, 2017, 06:58:40 PM
Spanking too?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 11, 2017, 07:02:20 PM
Spanking too?

facepalm:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 11, 2017, 07:30:16 PM
I think he means Donkey Porn  noooo:
Well in that case definitely never seen it  noooo: noooo: noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 12, 2017, 08:26:57 AM
Watching Animal Farm... Never seen it...  redface:
Nor I  redface: redface:

Worth a watch!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on February 12, 2017, 09:34:48 AM
Watching Animal Farm... Never seen it...  redface:
Nor I  redface: redface:

Worth a watch!  Thumbs:
Halas and Batchelor I presume?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 12, 2017, 09:48:29 AM
Watching Animal Farm... Never seen it...  redface:
Nor I  redface: redface:

Worth a watch!  Thumbs:
Halas and Batchelor I presume?

Yes!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 12, 2017, 11:03:59 AM
Watching Animal Farm... Never seen it...  redface:
Nor I  redface: redface:

Worth a watch!  Thumbs:
Which version 1954, 1999, 2007  . . .   http://www.imdb.com/find?ref_=nv_sr_fn&q=animal+farm&s=all (http://www.imdb.com/find?ref_=nv_sr_fn&q=animal+farm&s=all)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 12, 2017, 11:59:07 AM
Watching Animal Farm... Never seen it...  redface:
Nor I  redface: redface:

Worth a watch!  Thumbs:
Which version 1954, 1999, 2007  . . .   http://www.imdb.com/find?ref_=nv_sr_fn&q=animal+farm&s=all (http://www.imdb.com/find?ref_=nv_sr_fn&q=animal+farm&s=all)

1954 - the Halas and Batchelor  animation...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 12, 2017, 12:29:00 PM
Watching Animal Farm... Never seen it...  redface:
Nor I  redface: redface:

Worth a watch!  Thumbs:
Which version 1954, 1999, 2007  . . .   http://www.imdb.com/find?ref_=nv_sr_fn&q=animal+farm&s=all (http://www.imdb.com/find?ref_=nv_sr_fn&q=animal+farm&s=all)

1954 - the Halas and Batchelor  animation...

Ta

Now to find it for free and legal
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on February 12, 2017, 03:17:29 PM
Watching Animal Farm... Never seen it...  redface:
Nor I  redface: redface:

Worth a watch!  Thumbs:
Which version 1954, 1999, 2007  . . .   http://www.imdb.com/find?ref_=nv_sr_fn&q=animal+farm&s=all (http://www.imdb.com/find?ref_=nv_sr_fn&q=animal+farm&s=all)

1954 - the Halas and Batchelor  animation...
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Wot I said.  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 12, 2017, 03:41:13 PM
Watching Animal Farm... Never seen it...  redface:
Nor I  redface: redface:

Worth a watch!  Thumbs:
Which version 1954, 1999, 2007  . . .   http://www.imdb.com/find?ref_=nv_sr_fn&q=animal+farm&s=all (http://www.imdb.com/find?ref_=nv_sr_fn&q=animal+farm&s=all)

1954 - the Halas and Batchelor  animation...
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Wot I got My Man to say.  ::)

 whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 12, 2017, 05:02:42 PM
Watching A Night To Remember...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 12, 2017, 05:07:13 PM
CCTV of Apey and Foggy's visit? whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on February 12, 2017, 05:08:09 PM
CCTV of Apey and Foggy's visit? whistle:

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 12, 2017, 05:13:52 PM
CCTV of Apey and Foggy's visit? whistle:

I don't remember any of that....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 12, 2017, 05:30:28 PM
Just as well you videod it  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 12, 2017, 05:32:31 PM
Just as well you videod it  :thumbsup:

doh:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 12, 2017, 05:37:39 PM
Watching A Night To Remember...  cloud9:
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

A truly great fillum
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 14, 2017, 03:34:52 PM
Watching Vertigo, a truly disturbing film
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 14, 2017, 03:59:19 PM
Watching Vertigo, a truly disturbing film

We loves James Stewart...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 14, 2017, 04:01:10 PM
Cast against type as a loony in this............
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 14, 2017, 04:03:42 PM
Cast against type as a loony in this............

Might watch it laters then...  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 14, 2017, 04:05:52 PM
Rear Window is betterer..........
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 14, 2017, 07:39:32 PM
Watching Vertigo, a truly disturbing film

We loves James Stewart...  cloud9:
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on February 14, 2017, 08:22:28 PM
Quote from: April
Rear Window is betterer..........

TMJs
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on February 14, 2017, 09:50:55 PM
Quote from: April
Rear Window is betterer..........

TMJs

 Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 15, 2017, 06:44:18 AM
Quote from: April
Rear Window is betterer..........

TMJs

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 16, 2017, 05:34:07 PM
Watching Hidden Figures (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4846340/)...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 16, 2017, 08:05:01 PM
Watching Hidden Figures (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4846340/)...  rubschin:

Well that was splendid!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 16, 2017, 08:11:28 PM
Watching Hidden Figures (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4846340/)...  rubschin:

Well that was splendid!  Thumbs:

Another one for the list
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 16, 2017, 08:12:39 PM
Watching Hidden Figures (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4846340/)...  rubschin:

Well that was splendid!  Thumbs:

Another one for the list

For sure!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 16, 2017, 08:47:27 PM
Watching Hidden Figures (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4846340/)...  rubschin:

Well that was splendid!  Thumbs:

Another one for the list

For sure!  Thumbs:

It's getting to be a long list of films I really ought to see but haven't yet
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on February 16, 2017, 10:43:50 PM
Watching Hidden Figures (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4846340/)...  rubschin:

Well that was splendid!  Thumbs:

Another one for the list

For sure!  Thumbs:

It's getting to be a long list of films I really ought to see but haven't yet

Sounds a bit gay....... noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 17, 2017, 03:29:38 PM
Might watch Reservoir Dogs...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 17, 2017, 05:48:35 PM
Mr. Pink has the petrol can!  scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 17, 2017, 05:51:26 PM
Does he have an oboe too?  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 17, 2017, 06:41:46 PM
Dead...  cry:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 17, 2017, 07:35:36 PM
Mr. Pink has the petrol can!  scared2:

Apey siphoning next door's car again?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on February 18, 2017, 12:45:10 AM
Mr. Pink has the petrol can!  scared2:

Apey siphoning next door's car again?  rubschin:

 evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 19, 2017, 04:31:53 PM
Bored, so dug out the DVD  :thumbsup:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094731/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094731/)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 19, 2017, 04:46:18 PM
Bored, so dug out the DVD  :thumbsup:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094731/ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094731/)

Any good?  Costa-Gavras film so could well be
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 19, 2017, 04:46:44 PM
 :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 19, 2017, 04:53:29 PM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
smile:  another one for that list then
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 20, 2017, 05:15:58 PM
Going to watch Terminator 2....  cloud9:

Another one for Steve's list... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 20, 2017, 05:28:07 PM
Going to watch Terminator 2....  cloud9:

Another one for Steve's list... ::)
Oh noes, that's one of my top 10 favouritist fillums, like Aliens a sequel better than the original

Stonking soundtrack as well

 :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 20, 2017, 05:46:33 PM
Going to watch Terminator 2....  cloud9:

Another one for Steve's list... ::)
Oh noes, that's one of my top 10 favouritist fillums, like Aliens a sequel better than the original

Stonking soundtrack as well

 :thumbsup:

 Shocked:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 20, 2017, 06:47:01 PM
Going to watch Terminator 2....  cloud9:

Another one for Steve's list... ::)
Oh noes, that's one of my top 10 favouritist fillums, like Aliens a sequel better than the original

Stonking soundtrack as well

 :thumbsup:

 Shocked:

Does that mean you were disappointed there was no song and dance routines in it?  A musical it most certainly ain't
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 20, 2017, 07:01:01 PM
Going to watch Terminator 2....  cloud9:

Another one for Steve's list... ::)
Oh noes, that's one of my top 10 favouritist fillums, like Aliens a sequel better than the original

Stonking soundtrack as well

 :thumbsup:

 Shocked:

Does that mean you were disappointed there was no song and dance routines in it?  A musical it most certainly ain't

Don't worry about that Steve, whenever BM is feeling withdrawal symptoms he gets out the copy of LaLa Land he picked up from Spiro the spiv...  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 20, 2017, 09:36:57 PM
Going to watch Terminator 2....  cloud9:

Another one for Steve's list... ::)
Oh noes, that's one of my top 10 favouritist fillums, like Aliens a sequel better than the original

Stonking soundtrack as well

 :thumbsup:

 Shocked:

Does that mean you were disappointed there was no song and dance routines in it?  A musical it most certainly ain't

Don't worry about that Steve, whenever BM is feeling withdrawal symptoms he gets out the copy of LaLa Land he picked up from Spiro the spiv...  whistle:

How about we rescript it for him?

Terminator 2 rev 2:  Strictly Judgement Day

Maybe there'd be a scene where Sarah Connor and the T-1000 liquid metal Robot dance the Torpex Tango and then there'd be the time twisting scene where Arnie comes back from the Future to terminate the judges that had marked down John Connor's Pasodoble
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 20, 2017, 11:15:28 PM
Going to watch Terminator 2....  cloud9:

Another one for Steve's list... ::)
Oh noes, that's one of my top 10 favouritist fillums, like Aliens a sequel better than the original

Stonking soundtrack as well

 :thumbsup:

 Shocked:

Does that mean you were disappointed there was no song and dance routines in it?  A musical it most certainly ain't

Don't worry about that Steve, whenever BM is feeling withdrawal symptoms he gets out the copy of LaLa Land he picked up from Spiro the spiv...  whistle:

How about we rescript it for him?

Terminator 2 rev 2:  Strictly Judgement Day

Maybe there'd be a scene where Sarah Connor and the T-1000 liquid metal Robot dance the Torpex Tango and then there'd be the time twisting scene where Arnie comes back from the Future to terminate the judges that had marked down John Connor's Pasodoble

Does Arnie come back with a jump to the left and a step to the right?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 21, 2017, 12:00:45 AM
Going to watch Terminator 2....  cloud9:

Another one for Steve's list... ::)
Oh noes, that's one of my top 10 favouritist fillums, like Aliens a sequel better than the original

Stonking soundtrack as well

 :thumbsup:

 Shocked:

Does that mean you were disappointed there was no song and dance routines in it?  A musical it most certainly ain't

Don't worry about that Steve, whenever BM is feeling withdrawal symptoms he gets out the copy of LaLa Land he picked up from Spiro the spiv...  whistle:

How about we rescript it for him?

Terminator 2 rev 2:  Strictly Judgement Day

Maybe there'd be a scene where Sarah Connor and the T-1000 liquid metal Robot dance the Torpex Tango and then there'd be the time twisting scene where Arnie comes back from the Future to terminate the judges that had marked down John Connor's Pasodoble

Does Arnie come back with a jump to the left and a step to the right?  rubschin:
Did I say Arnie?   Silly me doh:

The 'hero' robot will of course be played by Bucket Bonce and it'll be a LL (Lidl Lager this time) powered stagger to the left and a stumble to the right finally tripping over a discarded quadcopter
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 21, 2017, 05:43:22 AM
 noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 22, 2017, 05:24:09 PM
Watching Silence (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0490215/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

...it is a bit slow TBH....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on February 22, 2017, 07:22:22 PM
Watching Silence (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0490215/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

...it is a bit slow TBH....  noooo:

Sounds crap ......... whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 22, 2017, 07:24:14 PM
Watching Silence (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0490215/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

...it is a bit slow TBH....  noooo:

Sounds crap ......... whistle:

Yeah, I gave up on it...

Started watching Jackie (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1619029/?ref_=nv_sr_1) but wasn't really in the mood...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on February 22, 2017, 07:29:36 PM
Watching Silence (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0490215/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

...it is a bit slow TBH....  noooo:

Sounds crap ......... whistle:

Yeah, I gave up on it...

Started watching Jackie (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1619029/?ref_=nv_sr_1) but wasn't really in the mood...  noooo:

I expect Darwin may get the joke....... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on February 22, 2017, 07:40:54 PM
Watching Silence (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0490215/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

...it is a bit slow TBH....  noooo:

Sounds crap ......... whistle:

Yeah, I gave up on it...

Started watching Jackie (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1619029/?ref_=nv_sr_1) but wasn't really in the mood...  noooo:

I expect Darwin may get the joke....... ::)

I did  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on February 22, 2017, 07:42:10 PM
Watching Silence (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0490215/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

...it is a bit slow TBH....  noooo:

Sounds crap ......... whistle:

Yeah, I gave up on it...

Started watching Jackie (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1619029/?ref_=nv_sr_1) but wasn't really in the mood...  noooo:

I expect Darwin may get the joke....... ::)

I did  :thumbsup:

 cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on February 22, 2017, 08:37:16 PM
Watching Silence (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0490215/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

...it is a bit slow TBH....  noooo:

Sounds crap ......... whistle:

Yeah, I gave up on it...

Started watching Jackie (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1619029/?ref_=nv_sr_1) but wasn't really in the mood...  noooo:

I expect Darwin may get the joke....... ::)

I did  :thumbsup:
As did I.  :thumbsup:

It just slipped quietly past the slow of thinking.  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 22, 2017, 09:08:42 PM
Watching Silence (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0490215/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

...it is a bit slow TBH....  noooo:

Sounds crap ......... whistle:

Yeah, I gave up on it...

Started watching Jackie (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1619029/?ref_=nv_sr_1) but wasn't really in the mood...  noooo:

I expect Darwin may get the joke....... ::)

I did  :thumbsup:
As did I.  :thumbsup:

It just slipped quietly past the slow of thinking.  noooo:
+1

In fact it seems only one person in the known universe didn't get it
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 22, 2017, 10:44:18 PM
Watching Silence (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0490215/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

...it is a bit slow TBH....  noooo:

Sounds crap ......... whistle:

Yeah, I gave up on it...

Started watching Jackie (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1619029/?ref_=nv_sr_1) but wasn't really in the mood...  noooo:

I expect Darwin may get the joke....... ::)

I did  :thumbsup:
As did I.  :thumbsup:

It just slipped quietly past the slow of thinking.  noooo:
+1

In fact it seems only one person in the known universe didn't get it

It's his advanced age, he isn't as sharp as he used to be...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 22, 2017, 10:47:45 PM
Watching Silence (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0490215/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

...it is a bit slow TBH....  noooo:

Sounds crap ......... whistle:

Yeah, I gave up on it...

Started watching Jackie (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1619029/?ref_=nv_sr_1) but wasn't really in the mood...  noooo:

I expect Darwin may get the joke....... ::)

I did  :thumbsup:
As did I.  :thumbsup:

It just slipped quietly past the slow of thinking.  noooo:
+1

In fact it seems only one person in the known universe didn't get it

It's his advanced age, he isn't as sharp as he used to be...  noooo:
Or it's the looming CSI visit he's preoccupied about
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 23, 2017, 07:40:44 PM
Everybody is nasty to me...  cry:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 23, 2017, 07:42:07 PM
 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 23, 2017, 07:45:49 PM
:thumbsup:

 sad32: sad32: sad32:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on February 23, 2017, 10:10:23 PM
Everybody is nasty to me...  cry:

Except the McD's staff...... whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 23, 2017, 10:36:01 PM
Everybody is nasty to me...  cry:

To be fair it's only a matter of time before Nick manages to bugger something up and become the but of all jokes for a bit...  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 23, 2017, 11:29:07 PM
Everybody is nasty to me...  cry:
You taught us so well Obi Wan
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on February 23, 2017, 11:35:27 PM
Everybody is nasty to me...  cry:
You taught us so well Obi Wan

Have you finished typing .......... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 24, 2017, 07:44:04 AM
Everybody is nasty to me...  cry:
You taught us so well Obi Wan

Have you finished typing .......... rubschin:

Oi!  cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on February 24, 2017, 09:50:21 AM
Everybody is nasty to me...  cry:

There, there. Better than being patronised anyway.

 pathead:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 24, 2017, 09:52:02 AM
Everybody is nasty to me...  cry:

There, there. Better than being patronised anyway.

 pathead:

 rubschin:

 cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 24, 2017, 09:52:32 AM
 happy001 happy001 happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 24, 2017, 10:07:01 AM
happy001 happy001 happy001
lol: lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 24, 2017, 10:32:14 AM
You're laughing with me right...?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 24, 2017, 10:35:26 AM
Of course  pathead:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 24, 2017, 10:37:53 AM
Of course  pathead:

 cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 27, 2017, 04:28:51 PM
Watching Apoloo 13. Frightened about the ending  scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 27, 2017, 04:50:09 PM
Watching Apoloo 13. Frightened about the ending  scared2:
Apparently they crash though some gates and land in a  pool in Smugland and have to be rescued with a quadcopter, revived with Lidl Lager and then taken to the local American Embassy (aka McDees)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 27, 2017, 04:52:47 PM
Watching Apoloo 13. Frightened about the ending  scared2:
Apparently they crash though some gates and land in a  pool in Smugland and have to be rescued with a quadcopter, revived with Lidl Lager and then the local conspiracy nut (wearing a tin foil bucket) takes them to the local American Embassy (aka McDees)

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 27, 2017, 04:53:04 PM
 scared2: scared2: scared2: scared2: scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 27, 2017, 04:56:53 PM
Watching Apoloo 13. Frightened about the ending  scared2:
Apparently they crash though some gates and land in a  pool in Smugland and have to be rescued with a quadcopter, revived with Lidl Lager and then taken to the local American Embassy (aka McDees)

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on February 27, 2017, 05:02:10 PM
Waiting for the film of " The Oscars Conspiracy  - Envelopes of Doom "  to come out soon  noooo: ::) Explode:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on February 27, 2017, 05:04:38 PM
WHich may, or may not, win an Oscar  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 27, 2017, 05:41:53 PM
Waiting for the film of " The Oscars Conspiracy  - Envelopes of Doom "  to come out soon  noooo: ::) Explode:
lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 27, 2017, 06:20:13 PM
Waiting for the film of " The Oscars Conspiracy  - Envelopes of Doom "  to come out soon  noooo: ::) Explode:
lol: lol: lol:

I've been waiting for the claims that it was sabotaged by Trumo supporters...   lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 27, 2017, 08:35:41 PM
Watching Miss Saigon (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6162808/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) - it is sensational!

Misty will love it in the Minema...  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on February 28, 2017, 06:05:23 PM
Watching Miss Saigon (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6162808/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) - it is sensational!

Misty will love it in the Minema...  whistle:


 noooo:  I may need more voddy.......... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 28, 2017, 06:12:38 PM
Watching Miss Saigon (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6162808/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) - it is sensational!

Misty will love it in the Minema...  whistle:


 noooo:  I may need more voddy.......... rubschin:

We have voddy...  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 01, 2017, 04:30:11 PM
Watching The Meaning of Life (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085959/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 01, 2017, 05:57:35 PM
Watching The Meaning of Life (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085959/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  cloud9:
A curate's egg of a movie imho.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 01, 2017, 05:59:13 PM
Watching The Meaning of Life (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085959/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  cloud9:
A curate's egg of a movie imho.

Well, I'm watching it anyway....  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on March 01, 2017, 06:05:01 PM
With a cremated dinner to follow  noooo:

A perfick evening chez BM
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 01, 2017, 06:50:46 PM
With a cremated dinner to follow  noooo:

A perfick evening chez BM

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 01, 2017, 07:23:39 PM
With a cremated dinner to follow  noooo:

A perfick evening chez BM

 :thumbsup:

And no booze .......... noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 01, 2017, 07:43:59 PM
With a cremated dinner to follow  noooo:

A perfick evening chez BM

 :thumbsup:

And no booze .......... noooo:

No...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 01, 2017, 08:02:03 PM
With a cremated dinner to follow  noooo:

A perfick evening chez BM

 :thumbsup:

And no booze .......... noooo:

No...  redface:

Nick turn that thumb the other way round please ......... whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 03, 2017, 08:27:09 PM
Watching The Meaning of Life (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085959/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  cloud9:
A curate's egg of a movie imho.

Well, I'm watching it anyway....  lol:
And what did you reckon on it?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 04, 2017, 08:29:00 AM
Watching The Meaning of Life (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085959/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  cloud9:
A curate's egg of a movie imho.

Well, I'm watching it anyway....  lol:
And what did you reckon on it?

I enjoyed it...

I assumed I'd seen it given all the popular clips from it but I must have somehow missed it... Shrugs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 07, 2017, 06:28:53 PM
Watching Passengers (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1355644/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on March 07, 2017, 10:47:17 PM
Watching Passengers (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1355644/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...
noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 07, 2017, 11:04:29 PM
Watching Passengers (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1355644/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...
noooo:

He may have been on a bus ......... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 08, 2017, 06:55:37 AM
Watching Passengers (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1355644/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...
noooo:

It was good ackchewlee... certainly worth what we paid for it....  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on March 10, 2017, 06:59:12 PM
Feeling betterer so watching IN the line of Fire
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 24, 2017, 05:29:39 PM
LL is watching Pride (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3169706/?ref_=nv_sr_5)...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 24, 2017, 08:37:53 PM
LL is watching Pride (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3169706/?ref_=nv_sr_5)...  noooo:

 noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 25, 2017, 07:30:14 PM
Just watched Paterson (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5247022/)...

Really enjoyed it... but not sure why TBH...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 25, 2017, 08:09:06 PM
Just watched Paterson (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5247022/)...

Really enjoyed it... but not sure why TBH...  rubschin:
Does it matter why

Was it anything to do with (goes off for a quick Google)   . . . . . no it wasn't
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 25, 2017, 08:19:47 PM
Just watched Paterson (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5247022/)...

Really enjoyed it... but not sure why TBH...  rubschin:
Does it matter why

Was it anything to do with (goes off for a quick Google)   . . . . . no it wasn't

No... it had nothing really... beautifully presented... and ... um...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 25, 2017, 08:25:26 PM
Just watched Paterson (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5247022/)...

Really enjoyed it... but not sure why TBH...  rubschin:
Does it matter why

Was it anything to do with (goes off for a quick Google)   . . . . . no it wasn't

No... it had nothing really... beautifully presented... and ... um...  rubschin:
:thumbsup: Seems the critics agreed with you.

When I saw the title what came to mind was that Dylan line: "In Paterson that's just the way things are" but apart from same town it's nowt to do with the Ruben Carter story
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 25, 2017, 09:47:27 PM
Watching Arrival (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrival_(film))
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 25, 2017, 10:46:17 PM
Watching Arrival (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrival_(film))
Slow burner but very good imho
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 28, 2017, 10:32:32 AM
I watched  "I , Daniel Blake "   yesterday ...very good  sad24:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 28, 2017, 10:38:49 AM
I watched  "I , Daniel Blake "   yesterday ...very good  sad24:

LL liked it.... I haven't watched it yet...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 08, 2017, 06:36:27 PM
Just watched Sing (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3470600/?ref_=nv_sr_1) - how splendid!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on April 08, 2017, 10:09:18 PM
Just watched Sing (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3470600/?ref_=nv_sr_1) - how splendid!  cloud9:

 rubschin:  not one of your gayer musicals .......... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 09, 2017, 07:29:20 AM
Just watched Sing (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3470600/?ref_=nv_sr_1) - how splendid!  cloud9:

 rubschin:  not one of your gayer musicals .......... rubschin:

Misty will love it!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on April 09, 2017, 09:46:54 AM
It'll be Beauty and the Beast next...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 14, 2017, 06:51:29 PM
Watching Manchester By The Sea (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4034228/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 14, 2017, 08:45:10 PM
Watching Manchester By The Sea (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4034228/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...  cloud9:

Absolutely splendid!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on April 14, 2017, 11:07:31 PM
Watching Manchester By The Sea (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4034228/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...  cloud9:

Absolutely splendid!  :thumbsup:
;D  will add to the list
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 21, 2017, 05:56:02 PM
Started to watch Brimstone (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1895315/?ref_=nv_sr_1) which could possibly be the worstest film I ever paid nothing for...  noooo:

Fuck spending two hours + of my life to follow that through...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 22, 2017, 06:27:10 PM
Just watched A Dog's Purpose (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1753383/reviews?ref_=tt_urv)...  redface:

Sentimental owld shite obviously but also...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on April 28, 2017, 03:03:12 AM
Just got back from the midnight screening of Guardians of the Galaxy vol 2.

Set 4 months after the first film this one continues pretty much in the vein and even without the novelty, there is still enough fun and laughs to keep the audience amused. Baby Groot's dance number while all hell is breaking loose around him pretty much steals the opening scene and does carry on the dancing Grootlet/Drax scene from the original.

http://youtu.be/6dQK8TCTuTY (http://youtu.be/6dQK8TCTuTY)



As fun as the film is I think that if like me you haven't grown up with the comic series then the plot will seem to be a little erratic, lurching from one misadventure to the next until the megalomaniacal plot is revealed. Bringing back Yondu and Nebula as well as the addition of Mantis does change the dynamic of the film, especially the ones with Yondu and Rocket, giving more of an insight into the past of some of the characters as well as lining up a raft of insults and one liners throughout the proceedings. 

Arguably I'd say this probably the funniest Marvel film released so far and given how grim the storyline is going to get during the upcoming infinity war trilogy is a good change of pace.

I will admit I'm curious to see if the Howard the Duck cameo means he's either being included in the infinity wars films or is getting a spin off of his own. 

Overall it's flashy, colourful and fun, just as a warning though, there isn't just the one post credit scene this time.


Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on April 28, 2017, 01:10:54 PM
 :thumbsup: cheers Meister.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on April 29, 2017, 02:57:59 PM
Sully  :thumbsup:

Hanks doing what he does best (being Hanks)

Fascinating stuff  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on April 29, 2017, 03:25:18 PM
Sully  :thumbsup:

Hanks doing what he does best (being Hanks)

Fascinating stuff  :thumbsup:
Hanks as an actor  :thumbsup: Director Clint Eastwood for totally fictional persecution scenarios invented to further Trump's campaign  evil: .   Hanks for knowing that dishonesty was going to happen and not walking away from the film  evil:  evil:

https://apnews.com/8def306d398340fd8a80d232c96e43b7

Some films should be banned, this was one such.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on April 29, 2017, 03:41:35 PM
So it was dramatised!.. And I gather that Hanks and Eastwood did not get on.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on April 29, 2017, 03:43:33 PM
So it was dramatised!.. And I gather that Hanks and Eastwood did not get on.
There's dramatised and there's inventing a fictional government is evil narrative to influence an election.  This was the latter.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on April 29, 2017, 03:47:53 PM
 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 05, 2017, 03:02:33 PM
Gonna watch Their Finest (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1661275/)....  cloud9:


...although I strongly suspect it might have been dramatised... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 05, 2017, 06:36:37 PM
Gonna watch Their Finest (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1661275/)....  cloud9:


...although I strongly suspect it might have been dramatised... ::)

Splendid!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 06, 2017, 08:51:43 AM
Gonna watch Their Finest (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1661275/)....  cloud9:


...although I strongly suspect it might have been dramatised... ::)

Splendid!  cloud9:
:thumbsup:   another to add to the list
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 06, 2017, 04:15:53 PM
Gonna watch that movie about Apey (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1967614/)....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on May 06, 2017, 07:28:49 PM
Gonna watch that movie about Apey (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1967614/)....  cloud9:

 rubschin:

As for my stand up ''''(willy pun )..


Miss T said it's not comedy ...it is a rant about stupid people ......... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 06, 2017, 07:56:13 PM
Gonna watch that movie about Apey (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1967614/)....  cloud9:

 rubschin:

As for my stand up ''''(willy pun )..


Miss T said it's not comedy ...it is a rant about stupid people ......... rubschin:

It was brilliant!  cloud9:

Steve - add it to your list but zoom it up to the very top!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on May 06, 2017, 07:57:07 PM
Gonna watch that movie about Apey (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1967614/)....  cloud9:

 rubschin:

As for my stand up ''''(willy pun )..


Miss T said it's not comedy ...it is a rant about stupid people ......... rubschin:

It was brilliant!  cloud9:

Steve - add it to your list but zoom it up to the very top!  Thumbs:

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 06, 2017, 08:06:56 PM
Gonna watch that movie about Apey (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1967614/)....  cloud9:

 rubschin:

As for my stand up ''''(willy pun )..


Miss T said it's not comedy ...it is a rant about stupid people ......... rubschin:

It was brilliant!  cloud9:

Steve - add it to your list but zoom it up to the very top!  Thumbs:

 rubschin:

He looks like you too!  Thumbs:

Not Steve obviously... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on May 06, 2017, 08:07:59 PM
Gonna watch that movie about Apey (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1967614/)....  cloud9:

 rubschin:

As for my stand up ''''(willy pun )..


Miss T said it's not comedy ...it is a rant about stupid people ......... rubschin:

It was brilliant!  cloud9:

Steve - add it to your list but zoom it up to the very top!  Thumbs:

 rubschin:

He looks like you too!  Thumbs:

Not Steve obviously... ::)

 cloud9:






Gayer ...... noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 06, 2017, 09:42:27 PM
 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 12, 2017, 01:45:13 AM
Well I just got back from the midnight screening of Alien Covenant and I have to admit that I was pretty underwhelmed by the film. I wanted to like it, I really did. Hell I've been waiting for another good one in the series since Aliens so I was really looking forward to this when Ridley Scott said it was a return to the original format. It looked stunning but it was ponderous and predictable. There was so much potential in the plot that was sadly wasted, the interaction between Walter and David, what really happened with Shaw and David, the horror of the genocide of the engineers on the planet not to mention the fate of the members of the covenant crew most of it was simply rushed through in an attempt to try and build a sense of tension that never amounted to anything.

All in all it was 2 hours of my life I'll never get back again, on the bright side it was a staff ticket so didn't cost me anything. 
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 12, 2017, 04:38:53 AM
Well I just got back from the midnight screening of Alien Covenant and I have to admit that I was pretty underwhelmed by the film. I wanted to like it, I really did. Hell I've been waiting for another good one in the series since Aliens so I was really looking forward to this when Ridley Scott said it was a return to the original format. It looked stunning but it was ponderous and predictable. There was so much potential in the plot that was sadly wasted, the interaction between Walter and David, what really happened with Shaw and David, the horror of the genocide of the engineers on the planet not to mention the fate of the members of the covenant crew most of it was simply rushed through in an attempt to try and build a sense of tension that never amounted to anything.

All in all it was 2 hours of my life I'll never get back again, on the bright side it was a staff ticket so didn't cost me anything.

I went to see Aliens at the cinema when it first came out and was underwhelmed by that... To be fair, it had been grossly over-hyped with stories of people running from cinemas screaming in terror...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 12, 2017, 09:36:02 PM
Well I just got back from the midnight screening of Alien Covenant and I have to admit that I was pretty underwhelmed by the film. I wanted to like it, I really did. Hell I've been waiting for another good one in the series since Aliens so I was really looking forward to this when Ridley Scott said it was a return to the original format. It looked stunning but it was ponderous and predictable. There was so much potential in the plot that was sadly wasted, the interaction between Walter and David, what really happened with Shaw and David, the horror of the genocide of the engineers on the planet not to mention the fate of the members of the covenant crew most of it was simply rushed through in an attempt to try and build a sense of tension that never amounted to anything.

All in all it was 2 hours of my life I'll never get back again, on the bright side it was a staff ticket so didn't cost me anything.

I went to see Aliens at the cinema when it first came out and was underwhelmed by that... To be fair, it had been grossly over-hyped with stories of people running from cinemas screaming in terror...  noooo:
Sure you don't mean Alien?  Aliens was the awesome sequel

oh and ta Meister.  That one won't make the list

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 13, 2017, 04:12:17 AM
Well I just got back from the midnight screening of Alien Covenant and I have to admit that I was pretty underwhelmed by the film. I wanted to like it, I really did. Hell I've been waiting for another good one in the series since Aliens so I was really looking forward to this when Ridley Scott said it was a return to the original format. It looked stunning but it was ponderous and predictable. There was so much potential in the plot that was sadly wasted, the interaction between Walter and David, what really happened with Shaw and David, the horror of the genocide of the engineers on the planet not to mention the fate of the members of the covenant crew most of it was simply rushed through in an attempt to try and build a sense of tension that never amounted to anything.

All in all it was 2 hours of my life I'll never get back again, on the bright side it was a staff ticket so didn't cost me anything.

I went to see Aliens at the cinema when it first came out and was underwhelmed by that... To be fair, it had been grossly over-hyped with stories of people running from cinemas screaming in terror...  noooo:

The only parts of the night that had people screaming were the trailers for IT and Annabelle 2, they will probably make my viewing list.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 13, 2017, 06:51:46 AM
Well I just got back from the midnight screening of Alien Covenant and I have to admit that I was pretty underwhelmed by the film. I wanted to like it, I really did. Hell I've been waiting for another good one in the series since Aliens so I was really looking forward to this when Ridley Scott said it was a return to the original format. It looked stunning but it was ponderous and predictable. There was so much potential in the plot that was sadly wasted, the interaction between Walter and David, what really happened with Shaw and David, the horror of the genocide of the engineers on the planet not to mention the fate of the members of the covenant crew most of it was simply rushed through in an attempt to try and build a sense of tension that never amounted to anything.

All in all it was 2 hours of my life I'll never get back again, on the bright side it was a staff ticket so didn't cost me anything.

I went to see Aliens at the cinema when it first came out and was underwhelmed by that... To be fair, it had been grossly over-hyped with stories of people running from cinemas screaming in terror...  noooo:
Sure you don't mean Alien?  Aliens was the awesome sequel

oh and ta Meister.  That one won't make the list

Nah...

I remember seeing pictures in the newspapers - supposedly taken in a cinema - of people screaming and running for their lives as the film was so terrifying...  ::)

Not a bad film but over-hyped IMHO...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on May 29, 2017, 12:15:41 PM
http://www.mojo4music.com/25494/the-beatles-sgt-pepper-remix-reissue/ (http://www.mojo4music.com/25494/the-beatles-sgt-pepper-remix-reissue/)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 29, 2017, 01:06:36 PM
http://www.mojo4music.com/25494/the-beatles-sgt-pepper-remix-reissue/ (http://www.mojo4music.com/25494/the-beatles-sgt-pepper-remix-reissue/)

Hmmm... might download order that....  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 29, 2017, 01:40:48 PM
Never rated it as an album, imho they did far better before (Revolver) and after (Abbey Road)

The Stones who at the time were on top form were foolish to try and follow its lead
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 29, 2017, 01:41:43 PM
Never rated it as an album, imho they did far better before (Revolver) and after (Abbey Road)

The Stones who at the time were on top form were foolish to try and follow its lead

Yes, and look what happened to them eh...?  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on May 29, 2017, 01:43:25 PM
Never rated it as an album, imho they did far better before (Revolver) and after (Abbey Road)

The Stones who at the time were on top form were foolish to try and follow its lead

I take your point (Satanic Majesties was absurd) but the sound here is richer that the tinniness of the vinyl version.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 29, 2017, 01:44:47 PM
Never rated it as an album, imho they did far better before (Revolver) and after (Abbey Road)

The Stones who at the time were on top form were foolish to try and follow its lead

Yes, and look what happened to them eh...?  lol:
Amazing that they've been going well over 50 years and still can belt it out.  That Glastonbury performance was brilliant.

Anyway back to topic:  should I buy it like?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on May 29, 2017, 01:45:57 PM
Get BM to send you his copy  whistle:

I paid £15 in HMV
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 29, 2017, 01:46:59 PM
Never rated it as an album, imho they did far better before (Revolver) and after (Abbey Road)

The Stones who at the time were on top form were foolish to try and follow its lead

I take your point (Satanic Majesties was absurd) but the sound here is richer that the tinniness of the vinyl version.
I always get Satanic Majesties (poor) and Beggars Banquet (back on form) confused  redface:. 
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 29, 2017, 01:47:19 PM
Never rated it as an album, imho they did far better before (Revolver) and after (Abbey Road)

The Stones who at the time were on top form were foolish to try and follow its lead

Yes, and look what happened to them eh...?  lol:
Amazing that they've been going well over 50 years and still can belt it out.  That Glastonbury performance was brilliant.

Anyway back to topic:  should I buy it like?

I'm only on track 11 (of 31)...

So far I'm liking it... If you have it already and play it in your car or some such then I probably wouldn't bother... If you listen on a decent system then it is probably worth it...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 29, 2017, 01:48:02 PM
Get BM to send you his copy  whistle:

I paid £15 in HMV

 Shocked:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 29, 2017, 01:50:08 PM
Get BM to send you his copy  whistle:

I paid £15 in HMV
Not paying that (same on Amazon).  It'll be under a tenner by me Birthday

Wait:  seems I can stream it for free on Amazon prime  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 29, 2017, 01:51:20 PM
Get BM to send you his copy  whistle:

I paid £15 in HMV

 Shocked:
Your poverty appals me

(think that's copyright Obnoxio the Clown)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on May 29, 2017, 02:20:43 PM
Get BM to send you his copy  whistle:

I paid £15 in HMV

 Shocked:
Your poverty appals me

(think that's copyright Obnoxio the Clown)

I thought it was Old Holborn, unless he nicked it)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 29, 2017, 05:22:37 PM
Get BM to send you his copy  whistle:

I paid £15 in HMV

 Shocked:
Your poverty appals me

(think that's copyright Obnoxio the Clown)

I thought it was Old Holborn, unless he nicked it)
Could well be, it was used so often over at cough2
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 29, 2017, 05:23:22 PM
Get BM to send you his copy  whistle:

I paid £15 in HMV
Just £10 in Tescos just now

 point:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on May 29, 2017, 05:27:09 PM
 sad32: sad32: sad32:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 29, 2017, 06:56:15 PM
Anyway back to topic:  should I buy it like?

Buy it now - it is awesome!   Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 29, 2017, 07:23:20 PM
Anyway back to topic:  should I buy it like?

Buy it now - it is awesome!   Thumbs:
Nah I'll do my free legal streaming of it and stick it on my Amazon wish list
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 29, 2017, 09:31:15 PM
Anyway back to topic:  should I buy it like?

Buy it now - it is awesome!   Thumbs:
Nah I'll do my free legal streaming of it and stick it on my Amazon wish list

Well that justifies my Amazon subscription.  Listened to it with live lyrics up on the screen.  Sound quality/mix definitely better than I recall it at the time but the content hasn't improved.  'Day in the Life' as brilliant as ever but the rest mostly so so imvho. 

Now listening to free 1972 Rolling Stones with Lyrics via Amazon.  It's survived well
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 01, 2017, 06:42:37 PM
Just watched T2 Trainspotting (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2763304/?ref_=nv_sr_1) - absolutely awesome!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 02, 2017, 06:24:21 PM
Think I've found an ideal book for Nick to review...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/books/article-4564300/How-protect-family-everyday-dangers.html (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/books/article-4564300/How-protect-family-everyday-dangers.html)

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on June 02, 2017, 06:29:41 PM
 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 02, 2017, 07:44:59 PM
Been watching Series 3 of Better Call Saul (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3032476/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 16, 2017, 04:46:13 PM
Watching Young Frankenstein (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072431/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 18, 2017, 05:06:33 PM
Just watched McLaren (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5031332/?ref_=nv_sr_1) - sensational, absolutely sensational!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 19, 2017, 02:15:08 PM
Gonna watch The Bank Job (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0200465/?ref_=nm_knf_i1) tonight...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 19, 2017, 06:51:12 PM
Gonna watch The Bank Job (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0200465/?ref_=nm_knf_i1) tonight...  cloud9:

Also sensational!  eeek:

Roger Donaldson (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002044/?ref_=tt_ov_dr) knows how to direct a great movie! worthy:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 19, 2017, 07:16:56 PM
Well it looks like Sony are charging headlong into the field of buggering up their back catalogue with 'clean', 'family friendly' versions of some of their existing films.  Banghead

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40286905 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40286905)

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 19, 2017, 07:31:01 PM
Well it looks like Sony are charging headlong into the field of buggering up their back catalogue with 'clean', 'family friendly' versions of some of their existing films.  Banghead

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40286905 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40286905)

Well...

I never watch a movie on an aeroplane for that very reason... all movies on 'planes have to be restricted so that any kid with a TV screen in front of them for five hours or more can watch them. I always take my own movies on a pad to watch on the plane...

And there clearly is a market for such films. Our very good Mormon friends decided (after years of having known them) that they could only watch movies that were below PG rating... Which was a bit of a shame as we'd just set up the LaserDisc of Four Weddings (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109831/?ref_=nv_sr_1) on the minema, the dialogue of the first few minutes (which seemed like a billionteen hours at the time) consists of, "FUCK!"... facepalm:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 19, 2017, 07:39:59 PM
It's the list of films that seems so ridiculous, I can sort of see a point to Elysium although it may bugger up the plot but Ghostbusters 1 and 2 were kids films already for crying out loud.

I'm going to hazard a guess and say that Sony isn't the studio looking to make a Duke Nukem film..  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on June 19, 2017, 10:30:38 PM
Well it looks like Sony are charging headlong into the field of buggering up their back catalogue with 'clean', 'family friendly' versions of some of their existing films.  Banghead

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40286905 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40286905)

Well...

I never watch a movie on an aeroplane for that very reason... all movies on 'planes have to be restricted so that any kid with a TV screen in front of them for five hours or more can watch them. I always take my own movies on a pad to watch on the plane...

And there clearly is a market for such films. Our very good Mormon friends decided (after years of having known them) that they could only watch movies that were below PG rating... Which was a bit of a shame as we'd just set up the LaserDisc of Four Weddings (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109831/?ref_=nv_sr_1) on the minema, the dialogue of the first few minutes (which seemed like a billionteen hours at the time) consists of, "FUCK!"... facepalm:
lol: lol: lol:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 20, 2017, 02:54:54 PM
Gonna watch The Recruit (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0292506/?ref_=nm_knf_i2) - another Roger Donaldson (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002044/?ref_=tt_ov_dr) filum...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 20, 2017, 05:58:35 PM
Gonna watch The Recruit (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0292506/?ref_=nm_knf_i2) - another Roger Donaldson (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002044/?ref_=tt_ov_dr) filum...

Excellent!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on June 20, 2017, 09:32:09 PM
For want of anything faintly entertaining on hotel tv I am watching a stock room DVD... 
Swallows and Amazons ...and I think I am already regretting that statement.  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 20, 2017, 09:49:05 PM
You know how to keep them happy Tipsy 🤣🤣🤣
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on June 20, 2017, 09:54:36 PM
You know how to keep them happy Tipsy 🤣🤣🤣

 ;) angel1
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on June 20, 2017, 10:15:23 PM
For want of anything faintly entertaining on hotel tv I am watching a stock room DVD... 
Swallows and Amazons ...and I think I am already regretting that statement.  redface:

You're not exactly making it hard... so to speak  ;)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on June 20, 2017, 10:17:00 PM
For want of anything faintly entertaining on hotel tv I am watching a stock room DVD... 
Swallows and Amazons ...and I think I am already regretting that statement.  redface:

You're not exactly making it hard... so to speak  ;)


 redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on June 21, 2017, 05:32:48 AM
Mr Thread?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 01, 2017, 06:09:34 PM
Watching The LEGO Batman Movie (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4116284/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on July 01, 2017, 08:40:13 PM
Watching The LEGO Batman Movie (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4116284/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  lol:
The plot falls to pieces?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 01, 2017, 08:42:36 PM
Watching The LEGO Batman Movie (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4116284/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  lol:
The plot falls to pieces?

Boom-tish!  tunble:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on July 23, 2017, 07:13:20 PM
Watching A Street Cat named Bob

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Street_Cat_Named_Bob_(film)    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 24, 2017, 09:17:38 PM
I really enjoyed that film. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on July 26, 2017, 08:10:44 PM
God bless that soldier  cloud9:

! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uc4wBfh3lwk#)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on July 26, 2017, 10:28:57 PM
Been to the Pictures tonight and saw Dunkirk.    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 27, 2017, 06:44:27 AM
Been to the Pictures tonight and saw Dunkirk.    :thumbsup:

 Thumbs:

I got the 1968 one the other day... Going to watch it and the new one in a movie-a-thon...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on July 27, 2017, 08:09:11 PM
Been to the Pictures tonight and saw Dunkirk.    :thumbsup:

 Thumbs:

I got the 1968 one the other day... Going to watch it and the new one in a movie-a-thon...  cloud9:

 :thumbsup:

I think the milkshake followed by sitting in the seat of a spitfire while it swooped around the skies was a bit of a mistake.  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 28, 2017, 06:09:28 AM
Been to the Pictures tonight and saw Dunkirk.    :thumbsup:

 Thumbs:

I got the 1968 one the other day... Going to watch it and the new one in a movie-a-thon...  cloud9:

 :thumbsup:

I think the milkshake followed by sitting in the seat of a spitfire while it swooped around the skies was a bit of a mistake.  redface:

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 30, 2017, 07:57:43 AM
A Cure For Wellness (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4731136/?ref_=nv_sr_1) - the worst filum evah...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on July 30, 2017, 09:21:08 AM
A Cure For Wellness (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4731136/?ref_=nv_sr_1) - the worst filum evah...  noooo:
puts down list making pen
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 30, 2017, 03:48:29 PM
Watching Wakefield (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5195412/?ref_=nv_sr_1) - excellent so far...  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 30, 2017, 05:49:12 PM
Watching Wakefield (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5195412/?ref_=nv_sr_1) - excellent so far...  Thumbs:

Very good...  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 01, 2017, 04:54:03 PM
Gonna watch Tombstone (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108358/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 01, 2017, 07:09:32 PM
Gonna watch Tombstone (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108358/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....

Quality!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on August 02, 2017, 07:58:50 AM
Gonna watch Tombstone (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108358/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....

Quality!  :thumbsup:
Added to the list
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 02, 2017, 12:56:46 PM
For Nick...  :thumbsup:


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Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 02, 2017, 02:46:55 PM
Gonna watch Chuck (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1610525/?ref_=nv_sr_6)...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 02, 2017, 07:54:27 PM
Gonna watch Chuck (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1610525/?ref_=nv_sr_6)...

Well, that was sensational....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on August 02, 2017, 08:32:43 PM
Gonna watch Chuck (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1610525/?ref_=nv_sr_6)...

Well, that was sensational....  cloud9:
Adds to the list

Interesting story, sad postscript to his boxing career
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 06, 2017, 09:37:41 AM
Got roped into seeing Valerian the other night, in short that's 2 hours of my life I'll never get back again.  noooo:

In a bit more detail, like all Luc Besson films it's visually stunning. Unfortunately in order to cover the special effects budget the scriptwriting and casting departments had to make to with a fiver and whatever they could find down the back of the sofa.

The 2 lead 'stars', Cara Delab Delavu Delave dozy model who looks like her eyes would light up if you shone a torch in her ear and clearly went to the David Beckham school of acting. Then there is the completely forgettable supposedly up and coming male lead who I suspect their next role will include the line "Do you want fries with that?" are useless. Despite playing a role that is supposed to be a combination of James Bond and Han Solo manages to give a performance that makes Ed Milliband look charismatic.

The much advertised role given to Rhianna was clearly crowbarred in just so they could say she was in it although I did like the irony of her character plummeting to her death down a garbage chute, a perfect mirror of her acting career.

The plot, such as it was, could have easily been condensed into 20 minutes although I'd say it was still 19 minutes too long and somehow manages to make Ed Wood and Uwe Boll films seem like cinematic classics. Maybe if I'd grown up reading the comics it would have been a better experience but somehow I doubt it.

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 06, 2017, 09:43:57 AM
Got roped into seeing Valerian the other night, in short that's 2 hours of my life I'll never get back again.  noooo:

In a bit more detail, like all Luc Besson films it's visually stunning. Unfortunately in order to cover the special effects budget the scriptwriting and casting departments had to make to with a fiver and whatever they could find down the back of the sofa.

The 2 lead 'stars', Cara Delab Delavu Delave dozy model who looks like her eyes would light up if you shone a torch in her ear and clearly went to the David Beckham school of acting. Then there is the completely forgettable supposedly up and coming male lead who I suspect their next role will include the line "Do you want fries with that?" are useless. Despite playing a role that is supposed to be a combination of James Bond and Han Solo manages to give a performance that makes Ed Milliband look charismatic.

The much advertised role given to Rhianna was clearly crowbarred in just so they could say she was in it although I did like the irony of her character plummeting to her death down a garbage chute, a perfect mirror of her acting career.

The plot, such as it was, could have easily been condensed into 20 minutes although I'd say it was still 19 minutes too long and somehow manages to make Ed Wood and Uwe Boll films seem like cinematic classics. Maybe if I'd grown up reading the comics it would have been a better experience but somehow I doubt it.

 lol: lol: lol:

Excellent review!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 06, 2017, 10:01:39 AM
Got roped into seeing Valerian the other night, in short that's 2 hours of my life I'll never get back again.  noooo:

In a bit more detail, like all Luc Besson films it's visually stunning. Unfortunately in order to cover the special effects budget the scriptwriting and casting departments had to make to with a fiver and whatever they could find down the back of the sofa.

The 2 lead 'stars', Cara Delab Delavu Delave dozy model who looks like her eyes would light up if you shone a torch in her ear and clearly went to the David Beckham school of acting. Then there is the completely forgettable supposedly up and coming male lead who I suspect their next role will include the line "Do you want fries with that?" are useless. Despite playing a role that is supposed to be a combination of James Bond and Han Solo manages to give a performance that makes Ed Milliband look charismatic.

The much advertised role given to Rhianna was clearly crowbarred in just so they could say she was in it although I did like the irony of her character plummeting to her death down a garbage chute, a perfect mirror of her acting career.

The plot, such as it was, could have easily been condensed into 20 minutes although I'd say it was still 19 minutes too long and somehow manages to make Ed Wood and Uwe Boll films seem like cinematic classics. Maybe if I'd grown up reading the comics it would have been a better experience but somehow I doubt it.

 lol: lol: lol:

Excellent review!  :thumbsup:

Unless something goes wrong I'm planning on watching this on Wednesday  :thumbsup:

http://youtu.be/yIUube1pSC0 (http://youtu.be/yIUube1pSC0)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on August 06, 2017, 10:14:32 AM
Got roped into seeing Valerian the other night, in short that's 2 hours of my life I'll never get back again.  noooo:

In a bit more detail, like all Luc Besson films it's visually stunning. Unfortunately in order to cover the special effects budget the scriptwriting and casting departments had to make to with a fiver and whatever they could find down the back of the sofa.

The 2 lead 'stars', Cara Delab Delavu Delave dozy model who looks like her eyes would light up if you shone a torch in her ear and clearly went to the David Beckham school of acting. Then there is the completely forgettable supposedly up and coming male lead who I suspect their next role will include the line "Do you want fries with that?" are useless. Despite playing a role that is supposed to be a combination of James Bond and Han Solo manages to give a performance that makes Ed Milliband look charismatic.

The much advertised role given to Rhianna was clearly crowbarred in just so they could say she was in it although I did like the irony of her character plummeting to her death down a garbage chute, a perfect mirror of her acting career.

The plot, such as it was, could have easily been condensed into 20 minutes although I'd say it was still 19 minutes too long and somehow manages to make Ed Wood and Uwe Boll films seem like cinematic classics. Maybe if I'd grown up reading the comics it would have been a better experience but somehow I doubt it.

 lol: lol: lol:

Excellent review!  :thumbsup:
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

The Beeb were somewhat kinder about Cara Delevingne's acting though.  I think they described it as 'adequate'  I can never work out why she's supposed to be the hottest looking totty.  I'd describe her as 'adequate' in the looks dept
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 06, 2017, 10:36:20 AM
Got roped into seeing Valerian the other night, in short that's 2 hours of my life I'll never get back again.  noooo:

In a bit more detail, like all Luc Besson films it's visually stunning. Unfortunately in order to cover the special effects budget the scriptwriting and casting departments had to make to with a fiver and whatever they could find down the back of the sofa.

The 2 lead 'stars', Cara Delab Delavu Delave dozy model who looks like her eyes would light up if you shone a torch in her ear and clearly went to the David Beckham school of acting. Then there is the completely forgettable supposedly up and coming male lead who I suspect their next role will include the line "Do you want fries with that?" are useless. Despite playing a role that is supposed to be a combination of James Bond and Han Solo manages to give a performance that makes Ed Milliband look charismatic.

The much advertised role given to Rhianna was clearly crowbarred in just so they could say she was in it although I did like the irony of her character plummeting to her death down a garbage chute, a perfect mirror of her acting career.

The plot, such as it was, could have easily been condensed into 20 minutes although I'd say it was still 19 minutes too long and somehow manages to make Ed Wood and Uwe Boll films seem like cinematic classics. Maybe if I'd grown up reading the comics it would have been a better experience but somehow I doubt it.

 lol: lol: lol:

Excellent review!  :thumbsup:
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

The Beeb were somewhat kinder about Cara Delevingne's acting though.  I think they described it as 'adequate'  I can never work out why she's supposed to be the hottest looking totty.  I'd describe her as 'adequate' in the looks dept

That might be something to do with the reason the BBC won't let me replace Kermode as a movie critic, I may not be diplomatic enough for their tastes. As for the sisters, apparently they are supposed to look 'edgy'. Personally I think they just look gormless.  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 06, 2017, 10:36:42 AM
Got roped into seeing Valerian the other night, in short that's 2 hours of my life I'll never get back again.  noooo:

In a bit more detail, like all Luc Besson films it's visually stunning. Unfortunately in order to cover the special effects budget the scriptwriting and casting departments had to make to with a fiver and whatever they could find down the back of the sofa.

The 2 lead 'stars', Cara Delab Delavu Delave dozy model who looks like her eyes would light up if you shone a torch in her ear and clearly went to the David Beckham school of acting. Then there is the completely forgettable supposedly up and coming male lead who I suspect their next role will include the line "Do you want fries with that?" are useless. Despite playing a role that is supposed to be a combination of James Bond and Han Solo manages to give a performance that makes Ed Milliband look charismatic.

The much advertised role given to Rhianna was clearly crowbarred in just so they could say she was in it although I did like the irony of her character plummeting to her death down a garbage chute, a perfect mirror of her acting career.

The plot, such as it was, could have easily been condensed into 20 minutes although I'd say it was still 19 minutes too long and somehow manages to make Ed Wood and Uwe Boll films seem like cinematic classics. Maybe if I'd grown up reading the comics it would have been a better experience but somehow I doubt it.

 lol: lol: lol:

Excellent review!  :thumbsup:

Unless something goes wrong I'm planning on watching this on Wednesday  :thumbsup:

http://youtu.be/yIUube1pSC0 (http://youtu.be/yIUube1pSC0)

Interesting...  rubschin:

...and reminds me, we have a Blondie tribute coming to Cyprus next year.... Drool:


(https://s2.postimg.org/ifc79rd05/19894648_1375056735917684_8161743150344561275_n.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ifc79rd05/)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 06, 2017, 10:49:02 AM
Got roped into seeing Valerian the other night, in short that's 2 hours of my life I'll never get back again.  noooo:

In a bit more detail, like all Luc Besson films it's visually stunning. Unfortunately in order to cover the special effects budget the scriptwriting and casting departments had to make to with a fiver and whatever they could find down the back of the sofa.

The 2 lead 'stars', Cara Delab Delavu Delave dozy model who looks like her eyes would light up if you shone a torch in her ear and clearly went to the David Beckham school of acting. Then there is the completely forgettable supposedly up and coming male lead who I suspect their next role will include the line "Do you want fries with that?" are useless. Despite playing a role that is supposed to be a combination of James Bond and Han Solo manages to give a performance that makes Ed Milliband look charismatic.

The much advertised role given to Rhianna was clearly crowbarred in just so they could say she was in it although I did like the irony of her character plummeting to her death down a garbage chute, a perfect mirror of her acting career.

The plot, such as it was, could have easily been condensed into 20 minutes although I'd say it was still 19 minutes too long and somehow manages to make Ed Wood and Uwe Boll films seem like cinematic classics. Maybe if I'd grown up reading the comics it would have been a better experience but somehow I doubt it.

 lol: lol: lol:

Excellent review!  :thumbsup:

Unless something goes wrong I'm planning on watching this on Wednesday  :thumbsup:

http://youtu.be/yIUube1pSC0 (http://youtu.be/yIUube1pSC0)

Interesting...  rubschin:

...and reminds me, we have a Blondie tribute coming to Cyprus next year.... Drool:


(https://s2.postimg.org/ifc79rd05/19894648_1375056735917684_8161743150344561275_n.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ifc79rd05/)

The film first got my attention after all the furore about having to have a female James Bond when Daniel Craig said he was leaving the role. I've always thought that casting the role shouldn't be governed by being able to tick a box but by who is best for the part. If you want to show equality then start a new franchise off in a similar vein and make it a success for it's own merits rather than coast along on something that has long been established.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 06, 2017, 11:09:37 AM
Got roped into seeing Valerian the other night, in short that's 2 hours of my life I'll never get back again.  noooo:

In a bit more detail, like all Luc Besson films it's visually stunning. Unfortunately in order to cover the special effects budget the scriptwriting and casting departments had to make to with a fiver and whatever they could find down the back of the sofa.

The 2 lead 'stars', Cara Delab Delavu Delave dozy model who looks like her eyes would light up if you shone a torch in her ear and clearly went to the David Beckham school of acting. Then there is the completely forgettable supposedly up and coming male lead who I suspect their next role will include the line "Do you want fries with that?" are useless. Despite playing a role that is supposed to be a combination of James Bond and Han Solo manages to give a performance that makes Ed Milliband look charismatic.

The much advertised role given to Rhianna was clearly crowbarred in just so they could say she was in it although I did like the irony of her character plummeting to her death down a garbage chute, a perfect mirror of her acting career.

The plot, such as it was, could have easily been condensed into 20 minutes although I'd say it was still 19 minutes too long and somehow manages to make Ed Wood and Uwe Boll films seem like cinematic classics. Maybe if I'd grown up reading the comics it would have been a better experience but somehow I doubt it.

 lol: lol: lol:

Excellent review!  :thumbsup:

Unless something goes wrong I'm planning on watching this on Wednesday  :thumbsup:

http://youtu.be/yIUube1pSC0 (http://youtu.be/yIUube1pSC0)

Interesting...  rubschin:

...and reminds me, we have a Blondie tribute coming to Cyprus next year.... Drool:


(https://s2.postimg.org/ifc79rd05/19894648_1375056735917684_8161743150344561275_n.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ifc79rd05/)

The film first got my attention after all the furore about having to have a female James Bond when Daniel Craig said he was leaving the role. I've always thought that casting the role shouldn't be governed by being able to tick a box but by who is best for the part. If you want to show equality then start a new franchise off in a similar vein and make it a success for it's own merits rather than coast along on something that has long been established.

 happ096
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 06, 2017, 07:38:25 PM
Just watched To The Bone (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5541240/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

...most excellent if somewhat disturbing movie... Difficult to comprehend how such a thing could happen to somebody...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on August 06, 2017, 08:45:39 PM
Just watched To The Bone (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5541240/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

...most excellent if somewhat disturbing movie... Difficult to comprehend how such a thing could happen to somebody...  noooo:
Maybe one I won't add to the list but others very much back your positive review https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_the_Bone_(film)#Critical_reception (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_the_Bone_(film)#Critical_reception)

Bit of a thin plot   ;)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 07, 2017, 07:33:12 PM
Just watched Going In Style (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2568862/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_5)...

Stupidly predictable and cheesy, yet wonderfully heartwarming and enjoyable movie...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on August 07, 2017, 08:00:19 PM
Just watched Going In Style (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2568862/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_5)...

Stupidly predictable and cheesy, yet wonderfully heartwarming and enjoyable movie...  cloud9:
Adds to the list
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 07, 2017, 08:07:33 PM
Just watched Going In Style (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2568862/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_5)...

Stupidly predictable and cheesy, yet wonderfully heartwarming and enjoyable movie...  cloud9:
Adds to the list

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on August 07, 2017, 08:44:39 PM
Mrs K is watching Inferno (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inferno_(2016_film)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inferno_(2016_film))  (the third of the Da Vinci code trilogy)

Utter shite that puts the lie to the adage that there's no bad Tom Hanks film
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 08, 2017, 04:45:28 PM
Watching A Street Cat named Bob

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Street_Cat_Named_Bob_(film)    :thumbsup:

Gonna watch it tonight...  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 08, 2017, 07:59:01 PM
Watching A Street Cat named Bob

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Street_Cat_Named_Bob_(film) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Street_Cat_Named_Bob_(film))    :thumbsup:

Gonna watch it tonight...  Thumbs:

Awwww...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 12, 2017, 04:08:19 PM
Going to watch The Sense of an Ending (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4827986/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on August 12, 2017, 04:47:29 PM
Going to watch The Sense of an Ending (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4827986/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...
Popcorn:

Looked interesting when it was released.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 12, 2017, 07:42:08 PM
Going to watch The Sense of an Ending (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4827986/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...

Absolutely splendid!  cloud9:

Mind you, you can't go wrong with Jim Broadbent...  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on August 12, 2017, 10:23:40 PM
Going to watch The Sense of an Ending (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4827986/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...

Absolutely splendid!  cloud9:

Mind you, you can't go wrong with Jim Broadbent...  Thumbs:
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 25, 2017, 04:15:24 PM
Going to watch Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2091256/?ref_=nv_sr_6)...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on August 25, 2017, 04:27:19 PM
Going to watch Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2091256/?ref_=nv_sr_6)...  redface:
facepalm:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 25, 2017, 05:28:01 PM
Going to watch Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2091256/?ref_=nv_sr_6)...  redface:
facepalm:

He'll be watching Valerian next...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 25, 2017, 05:53:21 PM
Going to watch Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2091256/?ref_=nv_sr_6)...  redface:

Tra la laaaaaaa!  lol:

 cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 25, 2017, 09:28:40 PM
Going to watch Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2091256/?ref_=nv_sr_6)...  redface:

Tra la laaaaaaa!  lol:

 cloud9:

The blackmail potential of photographs of BM dressed up as the character don't quite make up for the absolute horror resulting from such a sight...  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 06, 2017, 06:01:38 PM
Just watched The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095705/?ref_=nv_sr_1) happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 09, 2017, 02:21:55 AM
Just come back from watching IT.

Bloody hell!

I'll start this by saying that this is only part one of the story, Chapter 2 will cover when the kids have grown up and have to return to face Pennywise once more.

Set in Derry, Stephen King's version of small town America, the plot has been brought forward from the 1950's to 1988 and there is a strong 'Stand By Me' feel to the early part of the film. In fact The members of the Losers Club come across as natural and charismatic and there is an easy camaraderie between them. This is soon put to the test however when Pennywise starts making more appearances, and when he does he includes almost everything but the kitchen sink (although there is a scene with the one in the bathroom that puts Carrie to shame).

As with all Stephen King works there parts of the story that have been based upon obscure historical events, in this case the disappearance of the people who originally signed the town charter shares a clear parallel with the Roanoak colony mystery of 1585.

While Miss D will undoubtably disagree with me there is only so much you can do to make a clown truly horrific and Skarsgard does a blinding job with Pennywise, basically becoming the epitome of every scary clown meme that has ever made it into the media. Swapping between talking to kids in order to lure them away to turning into their worst nightmares or just attacking them with no warning whatsoever. Combine that with the work done by the special effects team and you end up with a monster is truly unnerving to watch. Having read the book and seen the Tim Curry version I knew that Georgie was going to be grabbed at the start of the film but there was no gentle 'ease you into the film' approach it was a brutal opening.

While I did find myself doing it you can't really compare the 2 portrayals of Pennywise as comparing Tim Curry's Pennywise to this one is like comparing Nickelson's Joker to Ledger's, both good but very different.

Speaking of Tim Curry if you keep an eye out you do see his version of Pennywise make an appearance during the film which I thought was a nice tip of the hat to him.

All in all the film is certainly worth a look and I'm eagerly waiting for chapter 2.  :thumbsup:






Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 09, 2017, 06:18:18 AM
Sicko  noooo: noooo: noooo:

The Brat was trying to bribe me to go and watch it with her  noooo: noooo: noooo: - delusional mare  noooo: noooo: noooo:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 09, 2017, 06:18:41 AM
Sicko  noooo: noooo: noooo:

The Brat was trying to bribe me to go and watch it with her  noooo: noooo: noooo: - delusional mare  noooo: noooo: noooo:

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 09, 2017, 07:53:35 AM
Just come back from watching IT.

Bloody hell!

I'll start this by saying that this is only part one of the story, Chapter 2 will cover when the kids have grown up and have to return to face Pennywise once more.

Set in Derry, Stephen King's version of small town America, the plot has been brought forward from the 1950's to 1988 and there is a strong 'Stand By Me' feel to the early part of the film. In fact The members of the Losers Club come across as natural and charismatic and there is an easy camaraderie between them. This is soon put to the test however when Pennywise starts making more appearances, and when he does he includes almost everything but the kitchen sink (although there is a scene with the one in the bathroom that puts Carrie to shame).

As with all Stephen King works there parts of the story that have been based upon obscure historical events, in this case the disappearance of the people who originally signed the town charter shares a clear parallel with the Roanoak colony mystery of 1585.

While Miss D will undoubtably disagree with me there is only so much you can do to make a clown truly horrific and Skarsgard does a blinding job with Pennywise, basically becoming the epitome of every scary clown meme that has ever made it into the media. Swapping between talking to kids in order to lure them away to turning into their worst nightmares or just attacking them with no warning whatsoever. Combine that with the work done by the special effects team and you end up with a monster is truly unnerving to watch. Having read the book and seen the Tim Curry version I knew that Georgie was going to be grabbed at the start of the film but there was no gentle 'ease you into the film' approach it was a brutal opening.

While I did find myself doing it you can't really compare the 2 portrayals of Pennywise as comparing Tim Curry's Pennywise to this one is like comparing Nickelson's Joker to Ledger's, both good but very different.

Speaking of Tim Curry if you keep an eye out you do see his version of Pennywise make an appearance during the film which I thought was a nice tip of the hat to him.

All in all the film is certainly worth a look and I'm eagerly waiting for chapter 2.  :thumbsup:
Mark Kermode eat your heart out  worthy:.  Brilliant reviewing Meister but not a fillum for me
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 09, 2017, 11:48:55 AM
The Limehouse Golem will probably be next  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 13, 2017, 09:57:09 PM
Not so much a review as a "I'm curious enough that I may actually buy this...". I'd been waiting to see what they would do with The Life of Brian after Spamalot was as big a hit as it was...  rubschin:

http://youtu.be/l3aUBLMH_II (http://youtu.be/l3aUBLMH_II)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 13, 2017, 10:50:02 PM
Not so much a review as a "I'm curious enough that I may actually buy this...". I'd been waiting to see what they would do with The Life of Brian after Spamalot was as big a hit as it was...  rubschin:

http://youtu.be/l3aUBLMH_II (http://youtu.be/l3aUBLMH_II)
rubschin:  "Published on 26 May 2010"

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 13, 2017, 10:54:20 PM
Not so much a review as a "I'm curious enough that I may actually buy this...". I'd been waiting to see what they would do with The Life of Brian after Spamalot was as big a hit as it was...  rubschin:

http://youtu.be/l3aUBLMH_II (http://youtu.be/l3aUBLMH_II)
rubschin:  "Published on 26 May 2010"

I was half expecting them to do something along the lines of Spamalot so this slipped past my notice..  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 16, 2017, 06:57:40 PM
Just watched A Boy Called Po (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1401621/?ref_=nv_sr_4)...

I sat through it so you don't have to...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on September 16, 2017, 07:04:46 PM
Our hero  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 16, 2017, 07:15:37 PM
Our hero  ::)

 angel1
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 16, 2017, 09:23:57 PM
We should make a list of fillums for BM to review for us
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 16, 2017, 09:32:51 PM
We should make a list of fillums for BM to review for us

*cue maniacal laughter*

Let the torture list begin...  Sinister:

I'll kick it off with Deathday. A film that seems to be the unholy progeny of a drunken one night stand between Groundhog Day and the Scream franchise. After 30 seconds of the trailer even I could understand why the killer was after the irritating bint.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 16, 2017, 09:44:37 PM
We should make a list of fillums for BM to review for us

*cue maniacal laughter*

Let the torture list begin...  Sinister:

I'll kick it off with Deathday. A film that seems to be the unholy progeny of a drunken one night stand between Groundhog Day and the Scream franchise. After 30 seconds of the trailer even I could understand why the killer was after the irritating bint.
:thumbsup:  an excellent first choice

The just released film Mother looks suitably grim (even with Jennifer Lawrence and Michelle Pfeiffer) for his follow up review

"Mother is the kind of film that makes you want to walk out, demand your money back, then file for a restraining order that would forbid the director from coming within 500 miles of any filmmaking equipment again. The following groups of people should take care to avoid Mother at all cost: pregnant women, those with nervous constitutions or heart conditions, and anyone who happens to be burdened with good taste."

 http://www.nationalreview.com/article/451338/jennifer-lawrence-mother-sickest-movie-ever-made-disgusting-torture-porn (http://www.nationalreview.com/article/451338/jennifer-lawrence-mother-sickest-movie-ever-made-disgusting-torture-porn)   
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 16, 2017, 11:40:42 PM
We should make a list of fillums for BM to review for us

*cue maniacal laughter*

Let the torture list begin...  Sinister:

I'll kick it off with Deathday. A film that seems to be the unholy progeny of a drunken one night stand between Groundhog Day and the Scream franchise. After 30 seconds of the trailer even I could understand why the killer was after the irritating bint.
:thumbsup:  an excellent first choice

The just released film Mother looks suitably grim (even with Jennifer Lawrence and Michelle Pfeiffer) for his follow up review

"Mother is the kind of film that makes you want to walk out, demand your money back, then file for a restraining order that would forbid the director from coming within 500 miles of any filmmaking equipment again. The following groups of people should take care to avoid Mother at all cost: pregnant women, those with nervous constitutions or heart conditions, and anyone who happens to be burdened with good taste."

 http://www.nationalreview.com/article/451338/jennifer-lawrence-mother-sickest-movie-ever-made-disgusting-torture-porn (http://www.nationalreview.com/article/451338/jennifer-lawrence-mother-sickest-movie-ever-made-disgusting-torture-porn)   

BM should be safe then...  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 17, 2017, 04:42:56 AM
We should make a list of fillums for BM to review for us

*cue maniacal laughter*

Let the torture list begin...  Sinister:

I'll kick it off with Deathday. A film that seems to be the unholy progeny of a drunken one night stand between Groundhog Day and the Scream franchise. After 30 seconds of the trailer even I could understand why the killer was after the irritating bint.
:thumbsup:  an excellent first choice

The just released film Mother looks suitably grim (even with Jennifer Lawrence and Michelle Pfeiffer) for his follow up review

"Mother is the kind of film that makes you want to walk out, demand your money back, then file for a restraining order that would forbid the director from coming within 500 miles of any filmmaking equipment again. The following groups of people should take care to avoid Mother at all cost: pregnant women, those with nervous constitutions or heart conditions, and anyone who happens to be burdened with good taste."

 http://www.nationalreview.com/article/451338/jennifer-lawrence-mother-sickest-movie-ever-made-disgusting-torture-porn (http://www.nationalreview.com/article/451338/jennifer-lawrence-mother-sickest-movie-ever-made-disgusting-torture-porn)   

BM should be safe then...  whistle:

Oi you two!  cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 17, 2017, 06:10:05 AM
We should make a list of fillums for BM to review for us

*cue maniacal laughter*

Let the torture list begin...  Sinister:

I'll kick it off with Deathday. A film that seems to be the unholy progeny of a drunken one night stand between Groundhog Day and the Scream franchise. After 30 seconds of the trailer even I could understand why the killer was after the irritating bint.
:thumbsup:  an excellent first choice

The just released film Mother looks suitably grim (even with Jennifer Lawrence and Michelle Pfeiffer) for his follow up review

"Mother is the kind of film that makes you want to walk out, demand your money back, then file for a restraining order that would forbid the director from coming within 500 miles of any filmmaking equipment again. The following groups of people should take care to avoid Mother at all cost: pregnant women, those with nervous constitutions or heart conditions, and anyone who happens to be burdened with good taste."

 http://www.nationalreview.com/article/451338/jennifer-lawrence-mother-sickest-movie-ever-made-disgusting-torture-porn (http://www.nationalreview.com/article/451338/jennifer-lawrence-mother-sickest-movie-ever-made-disgusting-torture-porn)   

BM should be safe then...  whistle:

Oi you two!  cussing:

What? We are just suggesting some more films that you might 'like' to watch...  angel1
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 17, 2017, 02:11:44 PM
Add  Rellik ( BBC 1 drama ) ...what a load of convoluted  crap that was. For the first 10 minutes that i watched before hitting the delete button.


Even if the scarface detective worked forwards instead of backwards this would not have helped this  crap. The only thing monstrous was the acting, directing, plot and scenery. It was soooo bad that even Tom Hardy being in it would have improved it  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 17, 2017, 03:09:55 PM
Add  Rellik ( BBC 1 drama ) ...what a load of convoluted  crap that was. For the first 10 minutes that i watched before hitting the delete button.


Even if the scarface detective worked forwards instead of backwards this would not have helped this  crap. The only thing monstrous was the acting, directing, plot and scenery. It was soooo bad that even Tom Hardy being in it would have improved it  lol:

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 19, 2017, 10:30:34 AM
Listening to the Hump anniversary concert on Audible.  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on September 19, 2017, 01:14:47 PM
Listening to the Hump anniversary concert on Audible.  cloud9:
I imagine you mean Humph?
Unless you have a different aniversary on your mind?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on September 19, 2017, 04:09:51 PM
 sad24: sad24: sad24:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 19, 2017, 07:17:08 PM
Listening to the Hump anniversary concert on Audible.  cloud9:
I imagine you mean Humph?
Unless you have a different aniversary on your mind?

Yep, did mean humph. Replaced the keyboard now as the old one was starting to get a little tempremental.  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on September 19, 2017, 08:15:23 PM
Listening to the Hump anniversary concert on Audible.  cloud9:
I imagine you mean Humph?
Unless you have a different aniversary on your mind?

Yep, did mean humph. Replaced the keyboard now as the old one was starting to get a little tempremental.  redface:
The new one seems slightly temperamental as well.  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 19, 2017, 08:26:12 PM
Listening to the Hump anniversary concert on Audible.  cloud9:
I imagine you mean Humph?
Unless you have a different aniversary on your mind?

Yep, did mean humph. Replaced the keyboard now as the old one was starting to get a little tempremental.  redface:
The new one seems slightly temperamental as well.  whistle:
[/quote

You look ou' o' th' port hole once t' make sure th' racket ye can hear abroadside be a pissed fresher an' nay someone in need o' assistance an' yer typin' goes all t' hell.  redface: 
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 20, 2017, 05:46:57 AM
Listening to the Hump anniversary concert on Audible.  cloud9:
I imagine you mean Humph?
Unless you have a different aniversary on your mind?

Yep, did mean humph. Replaced the keyboard now as the old one was starting to get a little tempremental.  redface:
The new one seems slightly temperamental as well.  whistle:
[/quote

You look ou' o' th' port hole once t' make sure th' racket ye can hear abroadside be a pissed fresher an' nay someone in need o' assistance an' yer typin' goes all t' hell.  redface:

I see the quote function doesn't work on that new keyboard like...?  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 20, 2017, 10:05:26 AM
Listening to the Hump anniversary concert on Audible.  cloud9:
I imagine you mean Humph?
Unless you have a different aniversary on your mind?

Yep, did mean humph. Replaced the keyboard now as the old one was starting to get a little tempremental.  redface:
The new one seems slightly temperamental as well.  whistle:
[/quote

You look ou' o' th' port hole once t' make sure th' racket ye can hear abroadside be a pissed fresher an' nay someone in need o' assistance an' yer typin' goes all t' hell.  redface:

I see the quote function doesn't work on that new keyboard like...?  whistle:

No, for some reason the quote function keeps putting me inside the quote and I don't always catch that it's happened.  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 20, 2017, 04:14:09 PM
It's because you missed a ']'out Meister

Effs up forums the world over that does
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 23, 2017, 07:19:09 PM
Just watched Williams (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6981046/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)...

OMG, SENSATIONAL!

Plus some  sad24:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 04, 2017, 05:59:25 PM
Watching Gerald's Game (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3748172/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Excellent so far... very different from the book...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 04, 2017, 07:34:04 PM
Watching Gerald's Game (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3748172/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Excellent so far... very different from the book...

Splendid!    cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 07, 2017, 02:35:36 PM
Watched Coogan's Bluff (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0062824/?ref_=nv_sr_5) on Thursday, most excellent....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on October 07, 2017, 03:28:00 PM
Might go and see the new Blade Runner tomorrow. Any views?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 07, 2017, 03:30:21 PM
Might go and see the new Blade Runner tomorrow. Any views?


(https://s1.postimg.org/1e1a7v36iz/medium.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/1e1a7v36iz/)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on October 07, 2017, 03:33:16 PM
 ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on October 07, 2017, 04:20:35 PM
Might go and see the new Blade Runner tomorrow. Any views?
Mark Kermode liked it.   I've heard idiot purist reviews dissing it because they feel it infringes their recollection of the original

 So prolly a good watch but we await your review.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 07, 2017, 05:53:21 PM
Watching Walking Out (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5420886/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 07, 2017, 05:54:46 PM
Might go and see the new Blade Runner tomorrow. Any views?
Mark Kermode liked it.   I've heard idiot purist reviews dissing it because they feel it infringes their recollection of the original

 So prolly a good watch but we await your review.

Prolly going to see it Tuesday or Wednesday depending on the crowds...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 07, 2017, 07:18:20 PM
Watching Walking Out (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5420886/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  :thumbsup:

Well that was excellent...  cloud9:

Amazing scenery and cinematography... beautiful soundtrack too...  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 08, 2017, 06:05:10 PM
Halfway through The Man with the Iron Heart (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3296908/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 08, 2017, 07:22:22 PM
Halfway through The Man with the Iron Heart (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3296908/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  eeek:

Well, that was stunning!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on October 08, 2017, 07:42:28 PM
Mrs K is watching Wonder Woman. 

It's tolerable
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 20, 2017, 10:09:16 AM
Currently listening to Bruce Dickinson's autobiography 'What Does This Button Do'. When the prologue has a tale of when one of his commercial flights was denied landing permission by a Russian air traffic controller and then threatened with being shot down if he didn't immediately leave their air space you can tell this is going to be fun to listen to.

I knew the guy was a cheeky bugger but getting kicked out of boarding school (which he hated) for pissing in the broad beans being cooked for a special staff celebration.  lol:

 
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 20, 2017, 01:03:31 PM
Currently listening to Bruce Dickinson's autobiography 'What Does This Button Do'. When the prologue has a tale of when one of his commercial flights was denied landing permission by a Russian air traffic controller and then threatened with being shot down if he didn't immediately leave their air space you can tell this is going to be fun to listen to.

I knew the guy was a cheeky bugger but getting kicked out of boarding school (which he hated) for pissing in the broad beans being cooked for a special staff celebration.  lol:

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on October 20, 2017, 03:31:14 PM
FOund a stray copy of Blade Runner: Director's Cut  Popcorn:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 03, 2017, 04:35:41 PM
Gonna watch The Italian Job on me new UHD tellybox...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on November 03, 2017, 04:36:43 PM
"you were only meant to blow your pants the doors off."   angel1
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 03, 2017, 04:51:23 PM
"you were only meant to blow your pants the doors off."   angel1

 cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on November 03, 2017, 04:52:13 PM
 angel1
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 07, 2017, 04:52:26 AM
Watched Wind River (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5362988/?ref_=nv_sr_1) last night - excellent!  :thumbsup:

Quote from: A Reviewer
"Wind River" is a gripping murder mystery-thriller written and directed by Taylor Sheridan (Best Original Screenplay Oscar nominee for "Hell or High Water") starring Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen and Graham Greene, featuring an unusually strong supporting cast that includes many fine Native American actors.

Renner and Olsen play a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service tracker and an FBI agent, respectively, attempting to solve the murder of a young woman whose body is discovered by Renner under mysterious circumstances as he patrols the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming.

The film scrupulously avoids clichés and is tightly edited with nary a wasted moment, yet never feels rushed or artificial in performance or plot. Everyone and everything is there for a reason, and best of all, the audience is given credit for being able to keep up and connect the dots.

The violence, which is absolutely necessary, is kept at a bare minimum as a narrative device, explaining and clarifying rather than assaulting the senses.

Every character, even the most heinous, is portrayed as a fully developed human being rather than as stereotype.

We learn how the Native American culture is victimized in a way that takes us inside their world and their souls, but the journey is skillfully handled and never heavy handed.

The photography is perfectly rendered, celebrating the icy Wyoming scenery in a muted style consistent with the mood of the story.

Renner, Olsen and Greene are excellent and believable, but in no small way this is an ensemble piece whose potency and effectiveness derive from the palpable passion and belief of everyone in front of and behind the camera.

This is an engrossing story well worth your time and money, and kudos to everyone involved for having faith that a discerning audience will find and appreciate it.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on November 07, 2017, 09:00:06 AM
Adds to list
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 09, 2017, 05:17:53 PM
Gonna watch The Wizard of Lies (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1933667/?ref_=nv_sr_3)...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 10, 2017, 05:01:19 AM
Gonna watch The Wizard of Lies (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1933667/?ref_=nv_sr_3)...  rubschin:

Well, that was sensational - one for the list Steve!  :thumbsup:

Quote from: A Reviewer
Richard Dreyfuss claims first portrayal of this monster, but he made Bernard out to be somewhat approachable, as he talked through the fourth wall and joked about the art of selling a scam. He was good but too likable. DeNiro is one of our great acting treasures and his take is nothing nice at all. In fact, it is impossible to like this man. He is evil here, and while one can have some sympathy for Ruth and her sons, the entire tragedy, almost out of Shakespeare, is well done. It bounces around a bit to the past and present, but easy to follow and under the direction of Barry Levinson, moves smartly. But don't watch this if you want a positive evening - hard film indeed. Shot of whiskey portrayal of a monster.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on November 10, 2017, 08:32:28 AM
Gonna watch The Wizard of Lies (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1933667/?ref_=nv_sr_3)...  rubschin:

Well, that was sensational - one for the list Steve!  :thumbsup:

Quote from: A Reviewer
Richard Dreyfuss claims first portrayal of this monster, but he made Bernard out to be somewhat approachable, as he talked through the fourth wall and joked about the art of selling a scam. He was good but too likable. DeNiro is one of our great acting treasures and his take is nothing nice at all. In fact, it is impossible to like this man. He is evil here, and while one can have some sympathy for Ruth and her sons, the entire tragedy, almost out of Shakespeare, is well done. It bounces around a bit to the past and present, but easy to follow and under the direction of Barry Levinson, moves smartly. But don't watch this if you want a positive evening - hard film indeed. Shot of whiskey portrayal of a monster.
:thumbsup:

But £7.99 right now to watch it legally  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 15, 2017, 07:38:12 PM
Just watched Loving Vincent (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3262342/?ref_=nv_sr_2)... wow, just WOW!  eeek:

A sensational filum and absolutely beautiful visually...  cloud9:

Quote from: A Reviewer
This beautiful work has made history in the genre of Animation cinema - a precious gift from devoted film-makers. The story is well known - a matter of history. Vincent painted the portrait of Joseph Roulin, Postmaster of Arles. The film tells us the story of Vincent's life and last months before his death on 29 July, 1890 (aged 37) from a self-inflicted gun-shot wound, via the device of the postmaster's son being sent on a mission to deliver a letter from Vincent to his brother, which has been returned. Vincent and his brother Theo were very close, and Theo supported Vincent with regular gifts of money, and painting canvas and tubes of paint. The postmaster Roulin knew and loved Vincent, because these two loving brothers kept up a very frequent correspondence. These letters have been published elsewhere and make very moving reading. The son of Roulin goes to Paris, and to Auvers-sur-Oise where Vincent had been in care after he had an emotional breakdown, and talks to people who knew him. He is at first unwilling, but becomes interested, then passionate to find out the truth of the man whom he is now starting to fully appreciate. The remarkable aspect of this film is that the entire story, 95 minutes of it, is told in hand-painted oil paintings, done in the style of Vincent's own work. Scenes begin with an image that Vincent himself painted and if viewers are familiar with all his works, they will recognize the people and the places. But now they are moving, they are speaking, they are telling their stories, and their impressions of Vincent, the man. Some were fond of him, some ridiculed him. There are various points of view.

Technically the film "Loving Vincent" is a wonder of animation. One hundred artists in two countries, (Poland and Greece) working in Vincent's own style contributed full colour paintings for "the present" and black and white paintings for "the past" as the story is being told by the people who knew Vincent.

The film is made up of 853 'shots', and each one began with a first frame of a full painting on canvas board. As the animation photography was done in 12 frames per second, the first painting, would then be photographed, then painted over, with each gradual change to certain details or all of it, until the last frame of the shot. (This is in place of the use of animation cels, which could not be applied in this style of work.) At the end of the 'shot' the film-makers were left with an oil-painting on canvas board, of the last frame. So at the end of filming 853 paintings remained, and 200 are being auctioned off, and many have already sold, (as can be seen from the films own website) although at the time of writing the film has not yet premiered in the USA. The size of the works was usually 67cm by 49cm. Bear in mind that for one hour of film, 43,200 paintings were required, and you will begin to see the extraordinary ambition of this project. Additionally 90 design paintings were created in the planning stages during the year before shooting started. The purpose of these was to define the style in which the artists would all re-create Vincent's style of painting and make it move, live and breathe. 65,000 painted frames in oils were made for the whole film. The story moves along briskly and is full of wonderful characters (the people in Vincent's life). The dialogue of the characters is full of expression, as are the faces, and the characters have been created to really "live" for us. This was done by casting well known and excellent actors in the main roles, and filming them in live-action, then using those 'normal' cinematic images for a basis of the key paintings for each 'shot'. As the film went on, I recognized (from other films) certain of the painted faces of the real actors, who are also giving voice to the painted characters on the soundtrack. This type of animation has never been done before, and as it took seven years to make the film, it might never be done again. The ingenious planning of how to actually do it is brilliant and has been a great success.

Vincent, who suffered, from what we now call bi-polar disease, was an intelligent, deeply sensitive man, who had a sad childhood in a strict bourgeouis family, and was something of a misfit. He showed immense natural art talent. This can be seen clearly and unmistakably by looking at his early drawing. Later he used brush techniques that imitated the 'signature marks' in his pen and ink works. He was understood and saw visual texture.

From Paris Vincent went to Provence, and lived in Arles. He begged his friend Gaugin to come and join him. Vincent was over-joyed but after a few months, things went wrong between them, and Vincent seemed to become very distressed. When Gaugin departed, he was inconsolable. After the famous incident of cutting of his own ear in his distress, he went into care of Dr Gachet in Auvers, where he found a kindred spirit in Gachet, who loved art, and recovered. There he did quite a few more strong drawings and paintings. Vincent saw the world in a kind of almost violent motion and most of his works, drawings and paintings show this. It's as if the wind was visible to him in the air itself, not only in the resulting movements of trees, and fields of grain, or the moving sea.

He never sold a painting in his own lifetime, but gave away some, and sent many to his brother Theo who attempted to sell them in his Paris art gallery. And yet now his works hold the record as being the most expensive ever sold – which happened in modern times.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on November 15, 2017, 07:45:29 PM
Just watched Loving Vincent (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3262342/?ref_=nv_sr_2)... wow, just WOW!  eeek:

A sensational filum and absolutely beautiful visually...  cloud9:

Quote from: A Reviewer
This beautiful work has made history in the genre of Animation cinema - a precious gift from devoted film-makers. The story is well known - a matter of history. Vincent painted the portrait of Joseph Roulin, Postmaster of Arles. The film tells us the story of Vincent's life and last months before his death on 29 July, 1890 (aged 37) from a self-inflicted gun-shot wound, via the device of the postmaster's son being sent on a mission to deliver a letter from Vincent to his brother, which has been returned. Vincent and his brother Theo were very close, and Theo supported Vincent with regular gifts of money, and painting canvas and tubes of paint. The postmaster Roulin knew and loved Vincent, because these two loving brothers kept up a very frequent correspondence. These letters have been published elsewhere and make very moving reading. The son of Roulin goes to Paris, and to Auvers-sur-Oise where Vincent had been in care after he had an emotional breakdown, and talks to people who knew him. He is at first unwilling, but becomes interested, then passionate to find out the truth of the man whom he is now starting to fully appreciate. The remarkable aspect of this film is that the entire story, 95 minutes of it, is told in hand-painted oil paintings, done in the style of Vincent's own work. Scenes begin with an image that Vincent himself painted and if viewers are familiar with all his works, they will recognize the people and the places. But now they are moving, they are speaking, they are telling their stories, and their impressions of Vincent, the man. Some were fond of him, some ridiculed him. There are various points of view.

Technically the film "Loving Vincent" is a wonder of animation. One hundred artists in two countries, (Poland and Greece) working in Vincent's own style contributed full colour paintings for "the present" and black and white paintings for "the past" as the story is being told by the people who knew Vincent.

The film is made up of 853 'shots', and each one began with a first frame of a full painting on canvas board. As the animation photography was done in 12 frames per second, the first painting, would then be photographed, then painted over, with each gradual change to certain details or all of it, until the last frame of the shot. (This is in place of the use of animation cels, which could not be applied in this style of work.) At the end of the 'shot' the film-makers were left with an oil-painting on canvas board, of the last frame. So at the end of filming 853 paintings remained, and 200 are being auctioned off, and many have already sold, (as can be seen from the films own website) although at the time of writing the film has not yet premiered in the USA. The size of the works was usually 67cm by 49cm. Bear in mind that for one hour of film, 43,200 paintings were required, and you will begin to see the extraordinary ambition of this project. Additionally 90 design paintings were created in the planning stages during the year before shooting started. The purpose of these was to define the style in which the artists would all re-create Vincent's style of painting and make it move, live and breathe. 65,000 painted frames in oils were made for the whole film. The story moves along briskly and is full of wonderful characters (the people in Vincent's life). The dialogue of the characters is full of expression, as are the faces, and the characters have been created to really "live" for us. This was done by casting well known and excellent actors in the main roles, and filming them in live-action, then using those 'normal' cinematic images for a basis of the key paintings for each 'shot'. As the film went on, I recognized (from other films) certain of the painted faces of the real actors, who are also giving voice to the painted characters on the soundtrack. This type of animation has never been done before, and as it took seven years to make the film, it might never be done again. The ingenious planning of how to actually do it is brilliant and has been a great success.

Vincent, who suffered, from what we now call bi-polar disease, was an intelligent, deeply sensitive man, who had a sad childhood in a strict bourgeouis family, and was something of a misfit. He showed immense natural art talent. This can be seen clearly and unmistakably by looking at his early drawing. Later he used brush techniques that imitated the 'signature marks' in his pen and ink works. He was understood and saw visual texture.

From Paris Vincent went to Provence, and lived in Arles. He begged his friend Gaugin to come and join him. Vincent was over-joyed but after a few months, things went wrong between them, and Vincent seemed to become very distressed. When Gaugin departed, he was inconsolable. After the famous incident of cutting of his own ear in his distress, he went into care of Dr Gachet in Auvers, where he found a kindred spirit in Gachet, who loved art, and recovered. There he did quite a few more strong drawings and paintings. Vincent saw the world in a kind of almost violent motion and most of his works, drawings and paintings show this. It's as if the wind was visible to him in the air itself, not only in the resulting movements of trees, and fields of grain, or the moving sea.

He never sold a painting in his own lifetime, but gave away some, and sent many to his brother Theo who attempted to sell them in his Paris art gallery. And yet now his works hold the record as being the most expensive ever sold – which happened in modern times.


ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ........ noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on November 15, 2017, 11:44:16 PM
Already on the list. One of our friends saw it and gave a review like BM’s
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 16, 2017, 04:34:39 AM
Already on the list. One of our friends saw it and gave a review like BM’s

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 22, 2017, 06:13:12 PM
Watching Super Dark Times (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5112578/?ref_=nv_sr_5)...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 22, 2017, 07:27:18 PM
Watching Super Dark Times (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5112578/?ref_=nv_sr_5)...

Pretty good ackchewlee... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on November 24, 2017, 05:12:27 PM
Found a DVD of Alien Covenant.

Turning all the lights on before I watch it scared2: scared2: scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 24, 2017, 05:18:34 PM
Found a DVD of Alien Covenant.

Turning all the lights on before I watch it scared2: scared2: scared2:

Gayer:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on November 24, 2017, 05:21:10 PM
BOO
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on November 24, 2017, 07:22:05 PM
 scared2: scared2: scared2: scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on November 24, 2017, 07:33:46 PM
It's in the SHOWER  scared2: scared2: sick2: sick2: sick2: scared2: scared2: scared2: scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on November 24, 2017, 07:35:11 PM
Noooooooooooooooooooo scared2: scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on November 24, 2017, 07:37:22 PM
NO. Don't go to Door 18...............  I said, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO scared2: scared2: scared2:

It seems cross  scared2: scared2: scared2: scared2:


Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

 Shocked: Shocked: Shocked:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on November 24, 2017, 07:39:57 PM
AAAAAAAAAAAghAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAgh

NO, not there scared2: scared2: scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on November 24, 2017, 07:42:42 PM
 scared2:
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Oh no scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on November 24, 2017, 10:12:12 PM
So you watched Bambi instead
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on November 28, 2017, 11:31:54 PM
Are you seriously telling me that you were scared by that film Nick?  noooo: It was predictable as hell, by the time we were half way through watching it I knew how it was going to end. It felt like nothing more than a massive missed opportunity.

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 29, 2017, 03:52:04 PM
Gonna watch Planes, Trains & Automobiles (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093748/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on November 29, 2017, 05:00:36 PM
Gonna watch Planes, Trains & Automobiles (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093748/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

One of my all times favs ....... cloud9: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 29, 2017, 07:06:21 PM
Gonna watch Planes, Trains & Automobiles (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093748/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

One of my all times favs ....... cloud9: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:

Splendid!  :thumbsup:

In 4k on the new tellybox....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on November 29, 2017, 08:19:28 PM
Gonna watch Planes, Trains & Automobiles (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093748/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

One of my all times favs ....... cloud9: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:

Splendid!  :thumbsup:

In 4k on the new tellybox....  cloud9:

Did you cry ......... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 30, 2017, 06:25:30 AM
Gonna watch Planes, Trains & Automobiles (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093748/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

One of my all times favs ....... cloud9: Thumbs: Thumbs: Thumbs:

Splendid!  :thumbsup:

In 4k on the new tellybox....  cloud9:

Did you cry ......... rubschin:

No... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 30, 2017, 03:50:59 PM
Gonna watch Who Framed Roger Rabbit (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096438/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on November 30, 2017, 03:55:43 PM
I liked Hoskins  sad24:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 30, 2017, 03:59:13 PM
I liked Hoskins  sad24:

Aye, great actor....  cry:

Might have to obtain The Long Good Friday next....  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on November 30, 2017, 04:01:12 PM
Anti-Thatcher satire  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 30, 2017, 04:03:39 PM
Anti-Thatcher satire  :thumbsup:

"Fatcher"....  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on November 30, 2017, 04:09:33 PM
I liked Hoskins  sad24:

Aye, great actor....  cry:

Might have to obtain The Long Good Friday next....  rubschin:

 Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 30, 2017, 04:11:58 PM
Anti-Thatcher satire  :thumbsup:

"Fatcher"....  ::)
drumroll:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 05, 2017, 08:06:04 PM
Just watched The Party (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5814592/?ref_=nv_sr_2) - awesome!  cloud9:

Nick, get The Boy Actor to watch and learn from Timothy Spall... worthy:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on December 05, 2017, 08:07:22 PM
He will, with all the MIKE LEIGH stuff  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 07, 2017, 07:06:57 PM
Watching Victoria and Abdul (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5816682/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 07, 2017, 07:25:16 PM
Watching Victoria and Abdul (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5816682/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  rubschin:

Don't do bollywood .......... noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 07, 2017, 07:38:10 PM
Watching Victoria and Abdul (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5816682/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  rubschin:

Don't do bollywood .......... noooo:
lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on December 07, 2017, 07:44:02 PM
The Right Stuff (for the weekend, like).
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 07, 2017, 08:47:09 PM
Watching Victoria and Abdul (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5816682/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  rubschin:

Shite...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 07, 2017, 08:57:09 PM
Watching Victoria and Abdul (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5816682/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  rubschin:

Shite...  noooo:

Told you ........ noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 08, 2017, 07:09:33 AM
Watching Victoria and Abdul (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5816682/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  rubschin:

Shite...  noooo:

Told you ........ noooo:

You did...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on December 08, 2017, 09:00:07 AM
Watching Victoria and Abdul (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5816682/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  rubschin:

Shite...  noooo:

Told you ........ noooo:

You did...  redface:
I kept waiting for Nish Kumar to do his stand-up set.  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 08, 2017, 09:21:05 AM
Watching Victoria and Abdul (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5816682/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  rubschin:

Shite...  noooo:

Told you ........ noooo:

You did...  redface:
I kept waiting for Nish Kumar to do his stand-up set.  noooo:

 lol: lol: lol:

Would have improved it no end...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 08, 2017, 08:08:35 PM
Just watched Shaun The Sheep Movie (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2872750/?ref_=nv_sr_8)... how splendid! happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 08, 2017, 09:07:02 PM
Just watched Shaun The Sheep Movie (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2872750/?ref_=nv_sr_8)... how splendid! happy001

You still up........ rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on December 10, 2017, 03:16:40 PM
Secrets and Lies. Utterly brilliant cloud9:




























Part of The Boy's Christmas Present  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Uncle Mort on December 10, 2017, 05:23:24 PM
Did you get "Another Year"? That's my favourite.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on December 10, 2017, 05:26:10 PM
Will get it :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 11, 2017, 06:43:50 PM
Watching Let It Be (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065976/?ref_=nv_sr_1) again, how splendid...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 13, 2017, 06:20:53 AM
Watched Dunkirk (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5013056/?ref_=nv_sr_1) last night...

It was watchable but not much more than that TBH... I shall watch the 1958 version tonight...

The film really doesn't convey the sheer scale of the event in terms of men, ships or aircraft... Given the amazing ability of CGI these days that seems odd...

I was also rather miffed by the depiction of a Spitfire's ability to apparently carry an infinite amount of ammunition and glide for about 20 mins after running out of fuel...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 13, 2017, 09:16:35 AM
Watched Dunkirk (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5013056/?ref_=nv_sr_1) last night...

It was watchable but not much more than that TBH... I shall watch the 1958 version tonight...

The film really doesn't convey the sheer scale of the event in terms of men, ships or aircraft... Given the amazing ability of CGI these days that seems odd...

I was also rather miffed by the depiction of a Spitfire's ability to apparently carry an infinite amount of ammunition and glide for about 20 mins after running out of fuel...  noooo:
Well that's it double not on 'the list' then
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 13, 2017, 08:18:36 PM
Just watched Dunkirk (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0051565/?ref_=nv_sr_3)....

Now THAT is how to make a movie!  :thumbsup:

Utterly shite SFX obvs. but a much better film than the 2017 one - even tho it obviously wrote the script for it....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on December 13, 2017, 08:31:59 PM
It took me a couple of hours to be able to walk straight after seeing it on a BIG SCREEN  redface: whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 13, 2017, 09:08:43 PM
Just watched Dunkirk (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0051565/?ref_=nv_sr_3)....

Now THAT is how to make a movie!  :thumbsup:

Utterly shite SFX obvs. but a much better film than the 2017 one - even tho it obviously wrote the script for it....  noooo:

Same ending ....... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 13, 2017, 09:16:30 PM
Just watched Dunkirk (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0051565/?ref_=nv_sr_3)....

Now THAT is how to make a movie!  :thumbsup:

Utterly shite SFX obvs. but a much better film than the 2017 one - even tho it obviously wrote the script for it....  noooo:

Same ending ....... rubschin:

Yup!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 14, 2017, 08:47:48 AM
Does Atonement count as a Dunkirk film?

definitely one of the most stunning endings of a film
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 14, 2017, 08:57:04 AM
Does Atonement count as a Dunkirk film?

definitely one of the most stunning endings of a film

 :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on December 15, 2017, 11:00:51 PM
For my Last Jedi review time it is. admit I do, that unsure about the ending I am but willing to give the film the benefit of the doubt I shall.  Some brilliant set pieces there are, the story of how ben solo became kylo ren includes this does and explained from different perspectives it was. Shows the full picture and explain why a bitter old man Luke has becone, it does. Has the audience wondering if truly beyond saving Kylo Ren is or redeemed could he be.  Yes, hmmm.

Just Luke that is shown to be fallible it is not, a number of the resistance leaders we see and how easy that they can make mistakes it is. While not really seen on screen, mentioned some famous leaders from the original trilogy there are. Opening set piece with Dameron at the beginning when he is stalling with General Hux amusing it is but arguable if worth the losses the following battle it is.

While speaking of amusing moments I am, missed opportunity there was early in film. Lightsaber on the ground there was with with 2 porgs, in front of the business end one was standing while jumping up and down on it the other was.  Take a mind reader to know the entire audience at this point was thinking "Land on the button....." it would not.

Trend of clear parallels between a new hope and the force awakens continues it does, straight from Empire Strikes Back a few scenes could have been. At one point Rey's father half expecting Snoke to say to tell her I was. 

Overall enjoyed the film I did although getting rid of the old guard this trilogy starting to feel like it is, especially with scene early in film. however, popular old character brought back one is. Cackling like loon he was while causing a little chaos but good to see again he is.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 15, 2017, 11:04:14 PM
For my Last Jedi review time it is. admit I do, that unsure about the ending I am but willing to give the film the benefit of the doubt I shall.  Some brilliant set pieces there are, the story of how ben solo became kylo ren includes this does and explained from different perspectives it was. Shows the full picture and explain why a bitter old man Luke has becone, it does. Has the audience wondering if truly beyond saving Kylo Ren is or redeemed could he be.  Yes, hmmm.

Just Luke that is shown to be fallible it is not, a number of the resistance leaders we see and how easy that they can make mistakes it is. While not really seen on screen, mentioned some famous leaders from the original trilogy there are. Opening set piece with Dameron at the beginning when he is stalling with General Hux amusing it is but arguable if worth the losses the following battle it is.

While speaking of amusing moments I am, missed opportunity there was early in film. Lightsaber on the ground there was with with 2 porgs, in front of the business end one was standing while jumping up and down on it the other was.  Take a mind reader to know the entire audience at this point was thinking "Land on the button....." it would not.

Trend of clear parallels between a new hope and the force awakens continues it does, straight from Empire Strikes Back a few scenes could have been. At one point Rey's father half expecting Snoke to say to tell her I was. 

Overall enjoyed the film I did although getting rid of the old guard this trilogy starting to feel like it is, especially with scene early in film. however, popular old character brought back one is. Cackling like loon he was while causing a little chaos but good to see again he is.
Brilliant that is Meister
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on December 15, 2017, 11:12:13 PM
For my Last Jedi review time it is. admit I do, that unsure about the ending I am but willing to give the film the benefit of the doubt I shall.  Some brilliant set pieces there are, the story of how ben solo became kylo ren includes this does and explained from different perspectives it was. Shows the full picture and explain why a bitter old man Luke has becone, it does. Has the audience wondering if truly beyond saving Kylo Ren is or redeemed could he be.  Yes, hmmm.

Just Luke that is shown to be fallible it is not, a number of the resistance leaders we see and how easy that they can make mistakes it is. While not really seen on screen, mentioned some famous leaders from the original trilogy there are. Opening set piece with Dameron at the beginning when he is stalling with General Hux amusing it is but arguable if worth the losses the following battle it is.

While speaking of amusing moments I am, missed opportunity there was early in film. Lightsaber on the ground there was with with 2 porgs, in front of the business end one was standing while jumping up and down on it the other was.  Take a mind reader to know the entire audience at this point was thinking "Land on the button....." it would not.

Trend of clear parallels between a new hope and the force awakens continues it does, straight from Empire Strikes Back a few scenes could have been. At one point Rey's father half expecting Snoke to say to tell her I was. 

Overall enjoyed the film I did although getting rid of the old guard this trilogy starting to feel like it is, especially with scene early in film. however, popular old character brought back one is. Cackling like loon he was while causing a little chaos but good to see again he is.
Brilliant that is Meister

Difficult review to write it was, easy to give away spoilers by mistake it is. Hopeful I am though that edit the porg scene someone will to show the birth of Darth Porgy. Similar comic scene opportunity missed in Return of the Jedi there was. Wicket already shown to be canny when stealing speeder bike he was. Plausible it would have been, to pick up a discarded blaster during the battle and accidentally fire it. Then once figured out how to do it again he had, running round the battlefield firing in all directions like psycho teddy Rambo he could have been.  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 16, 2017, 06:12:31 AM
facepalm:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on December 16, 2017, 07:41:13 AM
Of the dim side only a master, with as an ally the farce, like that would slap their head. Your hair fall out it will. Hmmmmmm.  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 18, 2017, 08:08:37 PM
Just watched The Foreigner (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1615160/?ref_=nv_sr_3)... A little far fetched but good viewing...   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on December 18, 2017, 08:26:35 PM
Watching The RIght Stuff cloud9:



Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 19, 2017, 08:30:49 PM
Just watched Mudbound (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2396589/?ref_=nv_sr_2) - most excellent, well worth a watch like...  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 20, 2017, 09:15:02 AM
Just watched Mudbound (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2396589/?ref_=nv_sr_2) - most excellent, well worth a watch like...  :thumbsup:
Adds to list  :thumbsup:

(At first I thought it was going to be about those wrestling girlies  redface: )

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 20, 2017, 02:54:34 PM
Just watched Mudbound (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2396589/?ref_=nv_sr_2) - most excellent, well worth a watch like...  :thumbsup:
Adds to list  :thumbsup:

(At first I thought it was going to be about those wrestling girlies  redface: )


 noooo:


 redface: redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 24, 2017, 02:24:46 PM
Just watched Breathe (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5716464/?ref_=nv_sr_1) but I think I got something in my eye....  cry:

One for your list Steve...  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 24, 2017, 03:20:54 PM
Just watched Breathe (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5716464/?ref_=nv_sr_1) but I think I got something in my eye....  cry:

One for your list Steve...  :thumbsup:
Probably but it'd have to be the right timing

What a bastard Polio was
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 27, 2017, 07:19:27 PM
Just watched I, Tonya (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5580036/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....

Wow, just WOW! Brilliant story, fantastic acting, great soundtrack... worthy:

Get it added Steve!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 28, 2017, 09:32:45 PM
Just watched Marshall (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5301662/?ref_=nv_sr_4)...

Steve, you know the routine...  :thumbsup:

Quote from: A Reviewer
This enjoyable and inspiring movie is a worthy contribution to the courtroom movie genre.

It memorializes the great Thurgood Marshall (who later won Brown v. Bd. of Education and sat on the Supreme Court). The film brings to life a forgotten rape case in Connecticut that Marshall tried early in his career when he was the solo staff lawyer at the NAACP. The story focuses on the plight of a black man accused of raping a white woman and it highlights issues of racism in the courtroom and on the streets.

The movie recalls the classic fllms "To Kill a Mockingbird" (which also involved a black on white rape case) and "Anatomy of a Murder" (which also involved sexual issues and in which--like many real trials--we're never sure just what actually happened and who is telling the truth).

The writing is sharp and witty and the acting and direction are great. Particularly strong is the emerging partnership and friendship of Marshall and the local lawyer, Sam Friedman, who had never tried a criminal case and thought he would just sit next to Marshall during the trial and and do nothing. But the judge forces Friedman to conduct the trial with Marshall serving as his adviser--and he rises to the occasion.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 29, 2017, 12:40:09 AM
Just watched I, Tonya (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5580036/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....

Wow, just WOW! Brilliant story, fantastic acting, great soundtrack... worthy:

Get it added Steve!  :thumbsup:

The 80's singer with odd hair ........ rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 29, 2017, 05:12:11 AM
Just watched I, Tonya (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5580036/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....

Wow, just WOW! Brilliant story, fantastic acting, great soundtrack... worthy:

Get it added Steve!  :thumbsup:

The 80's singer with odd hair ........ rubschin:

facepalm:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 30, 2017, 09:38:34 AM
Just watched I, Tonya (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5580036/?ref_=nv_sr_1)....

Wow, just WOW! Brilliant story, fantastic acting, great soundtrack... worthy:

Get it added Steve!  :thumbsup:

The 80's singer with odd hair ........ rubschin:

facepalm:
facepalm x 2

Might not make the list. The true story is desperately sad
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 01, 2018, 06:54:51 PM
Just watched The Disaster Artist (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3521126/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

Interesting and mildly amusing but was ill-prepared. Should prolly have watched The Room (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0368226/?ref_=nv_sr_1) first...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on January 01, 2018, 06:56:46 PM
Was it about you?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 01, 2018, 07:09:08 PM
Was it about you?

Moves €5 from left pocket to right pocket...  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on January 01, 2018, 07:12:20 PM
 cussing: cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 03, 2018, 06:33:35 PM
Gonna watch The Ballad of Lefty Brown (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4400994/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on January 03, 2018, 06:44:47 PM
Lefty  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 04, 2018, 07:38:08 PM
Started watching Bullet Head (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6204340/reviews?ref_=tt_urv) but utter, utter shite so changed to Lucky (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5859238/?ref_=nv_sr_4) which is awesome!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 04, 2018, 07:39:27 PM
Lefty  cloud9:

facepalm:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 05, 2018, 06:46:57 PM
Watching Goodbye Christopher Robin (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1653665/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  cloud9:

Quote from: A Reviewer
REVIEW - GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN

Honestly didn't know what to expect when I went to see this film. As its based (loosely) around the creation of the Winnie The Poo stories I thought it was going to be a children's film but.......

The film itself is actually and surprising very good, touching on the family dynamic of the upper classes during the 1930s to 1940s.

Very stand offish parents who seem to care about their social standing rather than their son (Christopher Robin) and how this impacts on all of their lives.

Looking at how one person can force the hand of another, in this case forcing father and son to actually spend time together and bond.

Lessons can be learnt from this film, no matter how much you work, your children want you.

Thoroughly enjoyable film on many levels.

Rating 10 out of 10

^^^ What he said ^^^
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 06, 2018, 09:42:00 AM
On the list then
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 07, 2018, 06:57:22 PM
Just watched Loving Vincent (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3262342/?ref_=nv_sr_1) again... it is sooo good I could watch it again straight away - a visual masterpiece...  cloud9:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 13, 2018, 03:24:05 PM
Watched Kenny (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt7479144/?ref_=nv_sr_8) last night...

I enjoyed it - even as a non-footy fan...  :thumbsup:

However, it didn't need that Socialist bell-end Ricky Tomlinson popping up in the middle of it and blaming everything on Fatcher...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 13, 2018, 05:26:49 PM
Watched Kenny (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt7479144/?ref_=nv_sr_8) last night...

I enjoyed it - even as a non-footy fan...  :thumbsup:

However, it didn't need that Socialist bell-end Ricky Tomlinson popping up in the middle of it and blaming everything on Fatcher...  noooo:
Adds to the list

Strange guy Dalglish.  A true great on the pitch, a big man when Hillsborough happened and probably one of the most honest in football.  Shame he played for Growler's bunch and would be in the record books for being dour

As for Tomlinson one of those interesting for 5 seconds but stays on screen for five minutes people
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on January 13, 2018, 05:28:16 PM
I ran into him (Tomlinson) in Scallypool. Professional scouser of the worst kind  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 13, 2018, 08:12:50 PM
I ran into him (Tomlinson) in Scallypool. Professional scouser of the worst kind  noooo:

Sadly, you weren't in the Owld Sierra at the time I suspect...?  cry:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 13, 2018, 08:14:23 PM
Just watched Professor Marston and the Wonder Women (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6133130/?ref_=nv_sr_2).... Most excellent!  :thumbsup:

Steve >>> List

It is a bit  eyes: too....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 14, 2018, 06:31:33 AM
Watched Kenny (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt7479144/?ref_=nv_sr_8) last night...

I enjoyed it - even as a non-footy fan...  :thumbsup:

However, it didn't need that Socialist bell-end Ricky Tomlinson popping up in the middle of it and blaming everything on Fatcher...  noooo:

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 14, 2018, 02:36:51 PM
Just watched Professor Marston and the Wonder Women (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6133130/?ref_=nv_sr_2).... Most excellent!  :thumbsup:

Steve >>> List

It is a bit  eyes: too....
rubschin:  think for me that's a 'if it happens to be on when nothing else is' fillum.  Good reviews though it might have.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 02, 2018, 06:48:58 PM
Just watched Coco (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2380307/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)...   cloud9:

Super sensational! The detail in the animation is quite remarkable!  eeek:

Quote from: A Reviewer
Yes, Pixar Animation Studios has done it again -- their latest release, Coco (2017), is not only a return to form, but also manages to be their best feature yet. From 1995 all the way up until 2010, Pixar knocked it out of the park with every release, save for Cars (2006) and maybe A Bug's Life (1998). However, after Cars 2 (2011), it seems every release of theirs has been bad or mediocre, except of course for 2015's extraordinary Inside Out (2015). Luckily, Coco (2017) manages to be the second great Pixar movie since Toy Story 3 (2010), and hopefully a return to form for good this time. All I will divulge about the plot is that it follows a boy named Miguel and his dog traveling into the Land of the Dead. From there, the story takes you to startling visual, entertainment, and emotional heights that no Pixar movie, no kids' movie, and very few "adult" movies have ever taken you. Yes, this is even more emotional than Up (2009) and Inside Out (2015) -- both of those films moved me to tears, but never hit me as hard as this one did. It touched something deep within my soul, and unlike most emotional films where my eyes will water a bit, in this one I began to openly weep. It was an emotional catharsis like I've never experienced before. Aside from the poignant elements, the film also manages to be enormously entertaining, with exhilarating sequences that reaches levels of fun Pixar hasn't reached since Monsters, Inc (2001) and The Incredibles (2004). They use the visually gorgeous Land of the Dead they have created to their full advantage, to provide a rollicking adventure that combines imagination and entertainment brilliantly. The other thing I should mention is the score, which is, by far, the best Pixar score I have ever had the pleasure of listening to -- yes, even better than Finding Nemo's (2003), Up's (2009), and Inside Out's (2015). I suppose that shouldn't come as a surprise, considering this is the most musical movie Pixar has ever created, but nevertheless was one of the many, many memorable aspects. In Conclusion, my favorite Pixar movies up until this point have been Toy Story (1995), Finding Nemo (2003), The Incredibles (2004), WALL-E (2008), and Up (2009), with Monsters, Inc. (2001), Ratatouille (2007), Toy Story 3 (2010), and Inside Out (2015) not far behind. I have been disappointed by their seemingly endless sequels this decade, and by the fact that even their originals (Brave (2012) and The Good Dinosaur (2015)) have been okay at best. Even Inside Out (2015), though I love it, is still better at delivering an important message to children than it is being its own story. But with Coco (2017), Pixar has nailed it. It brought me back to childhood nostalgia of watching Pixar classics like Finding Nemo (2003) and Toy Story (1995); the fun, the adventure, the laughs, and the tears. This is what a Pixar movie should be, this is what a kids' movie should me, this is what any movie should be, and it is truly one of my favorite movies of all time.

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on April 06, 2018, 12:39:38 AM
Just finished watching Annihilation and my initial impressions are visually stunning but WTF???

The basic plot is Lena is currently dealing with her husband going missing on a covert mission and she is struggling to focus on what remains of her life. But when he suddenly returns, her brief hope that normality will ensue is shattered when his odd as he behaves oddly before clearly showing signs of serious illness. In the ambulance on the way to the hospital they are taken by black armoured soldiers. He is hospitalized and she is interrogated by a psychologist who informs her that his mission took him inside “the shimmer”, a rapidly expanding area that’s taken the lives of everyone who has entered, bar him. She soon joins a new mission to find out what’s inside and discover whether she can save her husband’s life.

Visually the film is stunning, and the shimmer area has a very creepy stalkerish feel to it which I suspect was a large part of the inspiration for the source novel.

I'm probably going to end up watching it again before my free Netflix trial ends as I'm still trying to decide whether to keep that or Amazon Prime Video so maybe a second run through may make more sense but overall it's worth a look for a different take on the standard science fiction/survival horror genre.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on April 06, 2018, 12:47:15 PM
Worked through season 1 of the new Star Trek series, Discovery. To badly quote McCoy, it's Trek Jim but not as we know it. In all honesty if they had removed all of the Trek references and based it upon a new IP it would probably have been a decent show but it doesn't fit in with the rest of the productions,  not even the reboots. Personally I think they would have been better off funding Axenar instead, though the cynic in me does wonder if CBS filched parts of their plot once they had shut them down.

Overall while flowing in fits and starts this version of seems to be about allowing temptation and human frailty to erode the idealistic values of Star Trek we’d become used to, before offering the chance for our heroes to take the difficult choice and do the right thing all over again. There are episodes that include attempted genocide, mutiny and forced experimentation on an arguably sentient being.... all committed by Starfleet - like I said, trek Jim but not as we know it.

One thing I will say is that the level of the writers ability to come up with plausible sounding technobabble needs some serious work. A new faster than light drive system powered by fungal spores that somehow connect to a network spanning the whole of creation allowing near instantaneous travel? Sounds like the kind of thing that Nick would start spouting off about having had too much collapsio...  noooo:

I may give the second season a look when it comes out if I haven't got anything else worth watching but I'm not waiting with baited breath
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on April 06, 2018, 01:56:43 PM
Worked through season 1 of the new Star Trek series, Discovery. To badly quote McCoy, it's Trek Jim but not as we know it. In all honesty if they had removed all of the Trek references and based it upon a new IP it would probably have been a decent show but it doesn't fit in with the rest of the productions,  not even the reboots. Personally I think they would have been better off funding Axenar instead, though the cynic in me does wonder if CBS filched parts of their plot once they had shut them down.

Overall while flowing in fits and starts this version of seems to be about allowing temptation and human frailty to erode the idealistic values of Star Trek we’d become used to, before offering the chance for our heroes to take the difficult choice and do the right thing all over again. There are episodes that include attempted genocide, mutiny and forced experimentation on an arguably sentient being.... all committed by Starfleet - like I said, trek Jim but not as we know it.

One thing I will say is that the level of the writers ability to come up with plausible sounding technobabble needs some serious work. A new faster than light drive system powered by fungal spores that somehow connect to a network spanning the whole of creation allowing near instantaneous travel? Sounds like the kind of thing that Nick would start spouting off about having had too much collapsio...  noooo:

I may give the second season a look when it comes out if I haven't got anything else worth watching but I'm not waiting with baited breath
Ta Not worth me subscribing to Netflix for then
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on April 06, 2018, 02:05:18 PM
There is some decent stuff on there such as the expanse, that's why I'm ploughing through as much as I can during the 30 day trial.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on April 06, 2018, 03:24:35 PM
We watched Star Trek the Undiscovered Country (last of the classic Star Treks) t'other day.  Holds up well after all this time.  I guess I'd hate Shatner if I ever met him but he was just right for that part.  Similarly the late Nimoy
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on April 06, 2018, 06:47:13 PM
Voyage Home is funnier
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on April 06, 2018, 07:39:51 PM
Voyage Home is funnier
Agreed

What about that one where he asks "What does God need with a Starship?"   (Final Frontier methinks)

Wrath of Khan is the best, made on a tight budget so they had to concentrate on script and acting
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on April 08, 2018, 02:08:18 PM
Started watching Mars, a drama/documentary about the first Mars colonisation mission, having previously applied for Mars One (described by some of my family as a random act of insanity  lol: ) previously this show was one I've wanted to see since I first heard about it. Based upon the book 'How We'll Live on Mars' it's a clever mix of the story of the expedition in 2033 interspersed with documentary segments that investigate where we are currently in the quest to spread beyond our planet. Pairing fact and fiction in this way enhances the tension of the story as the different elements play off against each other and while the transition between the two elements isn't always seamless they are certainly thought provoking. Don't expect an action filled ride though, this is a slow considered exploration that is thought provoking and visually stunning and certainly worth looking at. 

The driving force behind this production, scientific curiosity about Mars notwithstanding, is that given the current rates of overpopulation and consumption colonising Mars may be essential for human survival. The documentary aspects of the series include interview footage with Elon Musk - the founder of Spacex, Andy Weir - author of The Martian and Stephen Petranek - author of How We'll Live on Mars, on which the series has been based as well as a wealth of astronauts and NASA scientists who all show us just how difficult and dangerous the undertaking will be. These interconnected segments cleverly show our current level of research and experimentation and how they are stepping stones on the path towards successful Martian colonisation covering aspects such as the Kelley twins experiment to show the long term effects of prolonged duration in space and the failed SpaceX rocket tests.

Overall Mars is a good production but it does have some flaws. The transition between documentary and narrative drama isn't always smooth and in some places feel like it is disconnected with the emotional aspects of the mission, it seems sterile not to mention overly optimistic that an international group could be founded in the way that the one in the series has. In fact that is the part of the series that I find the hardest to imagine, that by 2033 we have managed to band together and create an international federation that will send it's best and brightest on this daring one way mission to set up a camp on a world 140 million miles away.

It's certainly worth a look, especially if like Mort you are interested in space and science fiction.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on April 08, 2018, 03:10:18 PM
Started watching Mars, a drama/documentary about the first Mars colonisation mission, having previously applied for Mars One (described by some of my family as a random act of insanity  lol: ) previously this show was one I've wanted to see since I first heard about it. Based upon the book 'How We'll Live on Mars' it's a clever mix of the story of the expedition in 2033 interspersed with documentary segments that investigate where we are currently in the quest to spread beyond our planet. Pairing fact and fiction in this way enhances the tension of the story as the different elements play off against each other and while the transition between the two elements isn't always seamless they are certainly thought provoking. Don't expect an action filled ride though, this is a slow considered exploration that is thought provoking and visually stunning and certainly worth looking at. 

The driving force behind this production, scientific curiosity about Mars notwithstanding, is that given the current rates of overpopulation and consumption colonising Mars may be essential for human survival. The documentary aspects of the series include interview footage with Elon Musk - the founder of Spacex, Andy Weir - author of The Martian and Stephen Petranek - author of How We'll Live on Mars, on which the series has been based as well as a wealth of astronauts and NASA scientists who all show us just how difficult and dangerous the undertaking will be. These interconnected segments cleverly show our current level of research and experimentation and how they are stepping stones on the path towards successful Martian colonisation covering aspects such as the Kelley twins experiment to show the long term effects of prolonged duration in space and the failed SpaceX rocket tests.

Overall Mars is a good production but it does have some flaws. The transition between documentary and narrative drama isn't always smooth and in some places feel like it is disconnected with the emotional aspects of the mission, it seems sterile not to mention overly optimistic that an international group could be founded in the way that the one in the series has. In fact that is the part of the series that I find the hardest to imagine, that by 2033 we have managed to band together and create an international federation that will send it's best and brightest on this daring one way mission to set up a camp on a world 140 million miles away.

It's certainly worth a look, especially if like Mort you are interested in space and science fiction.  :thumbsup:
:thumbsup:

I bet it's NetFlix only though
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on April 08, 2018, 07:38:30 PM
Started watching Mars, a drama/documentary about the first Mars colonisation mission, having previously applied for Mars One (described by some of my family as a random act of insanity  lol: ) previously this show was one I've wanted to see since I first heard about it. Based upon the book 'How We'll Live on Mars' it's a clever mix of the story of the expedition in 2033 interspersed with documentary segments that investigate where we are currently in the quest to spread beyond our planet. Pairing fact and fiction in this way enhances the tension of the story as the different elements play off against each other and while the transition between the two elements isn't always seamless they are certainly thought provoking. Don't expect an action filled ride though, this is a slow considered exploration that is thought provoking and visually stunning and certainly worth looking at. 

The driving force behind this production, scientific curiosity about Mars notwithstanding, is that given the current rates of overpopulation and consumption colonising Mars may be essential for human survival. The documentary aspects of the series include interview footage with Elon Musk - the founder of Spacex, Andy Weir - author of The Martian and Stephen Petranek - author of How We'll Live on Mars, on which the series has been based as well as a wealth of astronauts and NASA scientists who all show us just how difficult and dangerous the undertaking will be. These interconnected segments cleverly show our current level of research and experimentation and how they are stepping stones on the path towards successful Martian colonisation covering aspects such as the Kelley twins experiment to show the long term effects of prolonged duration in space and the failed SpaceX rocket tests.

Overall Mars is a good production but it does have some flaws. The transition between documentary and narrative drama isn't always smooth and in some places feel like it is disconnected with the emotional aspects of the mission, it seems sterile not to mention overly optimistic that an international group could be founded in the way that the one in the series has. In fact that is the part of the series that I find the hardest to imagine, that by 2033 we have managed to band together and create an international federation that will send it's best and brightest on this daring one way mission to set up a camp on a world 140 million miles away.

It's certainly worth a look, especially if like Mort you are interested in space and science fiction.  :thumbsup:
:thumbsup:

I bet it's NetFlix only though

It's also available on Amazon but it isn't free.  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on April 08, 2018, 08:19:46 PM
Started watching Mars, a drama/documentary about the first Mars colonisation mission, having previously applied for Mars One (described by some of my family as a random act of insanity  lol: ) previously this show was one I've wanted to see since I first heard about it. Based upon the book 'How We'll Live on Mars' it's a clever mix of the story of the expedition in 2033 interspersed with documentary segments that investigate where we are currently in the quest to spread beyond our planet. Pairing fact and fiction in this way enhances the tension of the story as the different elements play off against each other and while the transition between the two elements isn't always seamless they are certainly thought provoking. Don't expect an action filled ride though, this is a slow considered exploration that is thought provoking and visually stunning and certainly worth looking at. 

The driving force behind this production, scientific curiosity about Mars notwithstanding, is that given the current rates of overpopulation and consumption colonising Mars may be essential for human survival. The documentary aspects of the series include interview footage with Elon Musk - the founder of Spacex, Andy Weir - author of The Martian and Stephen Petranek - author of How We'll Live on Mars, on which the series has been based as well as a wealth of astronauts and NASA scientists who all show us just how difficult and dangerous the undertaking will be. These interconnected segments cleverly show our current level of research and experimentation and how they are stepping stones on the path towards successful Martian colonisation covering aspects such as the Kelley twins experiment to show the long term effects of prolonged duration in space and the failed SpaceX rocket tests.

Overall Mars is a good production but it does have some flaws. The transition between documentary and narrative drama isn't always smooth and in some places feel like it is disconnected with the emotional aspects of the mission, it seems sterile not to mention overly optimistic that an international group could be founded in the way that the one in the series has. In fact that is the part of the series that I find the hardest to imagine, that by 2033 we have managed to band together and create an international federation that will send it's best and brightest on this daring one way mission to set up a camp on a world 140 million miles away.

It's certainly worth a look, especially if like Mort you are interested in space and science fiction.  :thumbsup:
:thumbsup:

I bet it's NetFlix only though

It's also available on Amazon but it isn't free.  noooo:
Ta

£11 for the series  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on April 08, 2018, 08:50:14 PM
Started watching Mars, a drama/documentary about the first Mars colonisation mission, having previously applied for Mars One (described by some of my family as a random act of insanity  lol: ) previously this show was one I've wanted to see since I first heard about it. Based upon the book 'How We'll Live on Mars' it's a clever mix of the story of the expedition in 2033 interspersed with documentary segments that investigate where we are currently in the quest to spread beyond our planet. Pairing fact and fiction in this way enhances the tension of the story as the different elements play off against each other and while the transition between the two elements isn't always seamless they are certainly thought provoking. Don't expect an action filled ride though, this is a slow considered exploration that is thought provoking and visually stunning and certainly worth looking at. 

The driving force behind this production, scientific curiosity about Mars notwithstanding, is that given the current rates of overpopulation and consumption colonising Mars may be essential for human survival. The documentary aspects of the series include interview footage with Elon Musk - the founder of Spacex, Andy Weir - author of The Martian and Stephen Petranek - author of How We'll Live on Mars, on which the series has been based as well as a wealth of astronauts and NASA scientists who all show us just how difficult and dangerous the undertaking will be. These interconnected segments cleverly show our current level of research and experimentation and how they are stepping stones on the path towards successful Martian colonisation covering aspects such as the Kelley twins experiment to show the long term effects of prolonged duration in space and the failed SpaceX rocket tests.

Overall Mars is a good production but it does have some flaws. The transition between documentary and narrative drama isn't always smooth and in some places feel like it is disconnected with the emotional aspects of the mission, it seems sterile not to mention overly optimistic that an international group could be founded in the way that the one in the series has. In fact that is the part of the series that I find the hardest to imagine, that by 2033 we have managed to band together and create an international federation that will send it's best and brightest on this daring one way mission to set up a camp on a world 140 million miles away.

It's certainly worth a look, especially if like Mort you are interested in space and science fiction.  :thumbsup:
:thumbsup:

I bet it's NetFlix only though

It's also available on Amazon but it isn't free.  noooo:
Ta

£11 for the series  rubschin:

In all honesty if you aren't sure about it give the netflix 30 free trial a go and save the cash.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on April 08, 2018, 08:56:32 PM
Started watching Mars, a drama/documentary about the first Mars colonisation mission, having previously applied for Mars One (described by some of my family as a random act of insanity  lol: ) previously this show was one I've wanted to see since I first heard about it. Based upon the book 'How We'll Live on Mars' it's a clever mix of the story of the expedition in 2033 interspersed with documentary segments that investigate where we are currently in the quest to spread beyond our planet. Pairing fact and fiction in this way enhances the tension of the story as the different elements play off against each other and while the transition between the two elements isn't always seamless they are certainly thought provoking. Don't expect an action filled ride though, this is a slow considered exploration that is thought provoking and visually stunning and certainly worth looking at. 

The driving force behind this production, scientific curiosity about Mars notwithstanding, is that given the current rates of overpopulation and consumption colonising Mars may be essential for human survival. The documentary aspects of the series include interview footage with Elon Musk - the founder of Spacex, Andy Weir - author of The Martian and Stephen Petranek - author of How We'll Live on Mars, on which the series has been based as well as a wealth of astronauts and NASA scientists who all show us just how difficult and dangerous the undertaking will be. These interconnected segments cleverly show our current level of research and experimentation and how they are stepping stones on the path towards successful Martian colonisation covering aspects such as the Kelley twins experiment to show the long term effects of prolonged duration in space and the failed SpaceX rocket tests.

Overall Mars is a good production but it does have some flaws. The transition between documentary and narrative drama isn't always smooth and in some places feel like it is disconnected with the emotional aspects of the mission, it seems sterile not to mention overly optimistic that an international group could be founded in the way that the one in the series has. In fact that is the part of the series that I find the hardest to imagine, that by 2033 we have managed to band together and create an international federation that will send it's best and brightest on this daring one way mission to set up a camp on a world 140 million miles away.

It's certainly worth a look, especially if like Mort you are interested in space and science fiction.  :thumbsup:
:thumbsup:

I bet it's NetFlix only though

It's also available on Amazon but it isn't free.  noooo:
Ta

£11 for the series  rubschin:

In all honesty if you aren't sure about it give the netflix 30 free trial a go and save the cash.
Could do but it'd have to be in her name as I've already had a 30 day freebie with NetFlix
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on April 29, 2018, 07:56:29 PM
Been to see Avengers Infinity War pt 1...

Having heard the news about some of the cast not wanting to renew contracts I knew that these 2 films would be used to cull people but bloody Hell, they aren't pulling any punches when it comes to killing major characters off...  eeek:

It's difficult to give a review of this film without giving away any spoilers but this is the culmination of an arc that started back in 2008 with the first Iron Man film with each successive production leaving breadcrumbs to tease the larger plot going on in the background. And now, with the Avengers dealing with the consequences of the civil war and Thor trying to find a new home for the survivors of Asgard after Ragnarok, the big bugger himself has arrived. Josh Brolin has been perfectly cast as Thanos, the insane Warmonger who has decided that in the interest of balance half of the universe's population has to be eradicated and who will stop at nothing to achieve his goal no matter the cost. This has led him to search for the infinity stones, six gems of unimaginable power, some of which have already made their appearance such as the Tesseract and the Mind Stone that brought Vision to life.

The scale of this film is far and above anything in the MCU that has been released so far but even with this massive apocalyptic storyline there is a very human element in there as well, with a subplot of sacrifice to protect the universe which goes about as well as you'd expect.

I haven't seen an audience leave a screen in almost complete silence until now. If you have enjoyed the Marvel films so far then this is a must watch.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on April 29, 2018, 10:23:25 PM
Been to see Avengers Infinity War pt 1...

Having heard the news about some of the cast not wanting to renew contracts I knew that these 2 films would be used to cull people but bloody Hell, they aren't pulling any punches when it comes to killing major characters off...  eeek:

It's difficult to give a review of this film without giving away any spoilers but this is the culmination of an arc that started back in 2008 with the first Iron Man film with each successive production leaving breadcrumbs to tease the larger plot going on in the background. And now, with the Avengers dealing with the consequences of the civil war and Thor trying to find a new home for the survivors of Asgard after Ragnarok, the big bugger himself has arrived. Josh Brolin has been perfectly cast as Thanos, the insane Warmonger who has decided that in the interest of balance half of the universe's population has to be eradicated and who will stop at nothing to achieve his goal no matter the cost. This has led him to search for the infinity stones, six gems of unimaginable power, some of which have already made their appearance such as the Tesseract and the Mind Stone that brought Vision to life.

The scale of this film is far and above anything in the MCU that has been released so far but even with this massive apocalyptic storyline there is a very human element in there as well, with a subplot of sacrifice to protect the universe which goes about as well as you'd expect.

I haven't seen an audience leave a screen in almost complete silence until now. If you have enjoyed the Marvel films so far then this is a must watch.  :thumbsup:
;D  cheers Meister  :thumbsup:

We were going to leave it til it comes on Sky but with that review . . . . .
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 13, 2018, 02:01:44 PM
Watched some good movies today (legally!  eeek:) I really enjoyed both The Post (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6294822/?ref_=nv_sr_1) and Journeyman (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5314118/?ref_=nv_sr_1).  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on May 16, 2018, 05:55:26 PM
Lots of coverage about 75th anniversary of the Dambusters here. I bought the fillum for the Boy years ago on the grounds that every English schoolboy should see it  angel1
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on May 16, 2018, 06:32:03 PM
Lots of coverage about 75th anniversary of the Dambusters here. I bought the fillum for the Boy years ago on the grounds that every English schoolboy should see it  angel1

 Oops  (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-44143634)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on May 16, 2018, 06:42:30 PM
 facepalm:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 29, 2018, 08:08:37 PM
Just watched Roman J. Israel, Esq. (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6000478/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

Most excellent...  I don't really like Denzel Washington normally but he is sensational...  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 29, 2018, 08:25:05 PM
Just watched Roman J. Israel, Esq. (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6000478/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

Most excellent...  I don't really like Denzel Washington normally but he is sensational...  :thumbsup:
I hear tis hardly a happy tale
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 29, 2018, 09:04:27 PM
Just watched Roman J. Israel, Esq. (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6000478/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

Most excellent...  I don't really like Denzel Washington normally but he is sensational...  :thumbsup:
I hear tis hardly a happy tale

 noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 30, 2018, 07:30:50 PM
Just watched England Is mine (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3717804/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

A bit slow but a good watch...  :thumbsup:

Morrisey is portrayed as a self indulgent little cunt - which is what I always thought he was...  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 30, 2018, 08:04:21 PM
Just watched England Is mine (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3717804/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

A bit slow but a good watch...  :thumbsup:

Morrisey is portrayed as a self indulgent little cunt - which is what I always thought he was...  lol:
Shocked I am not. 
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 31, 2018, 08:20:05 PM
Just watched Molly's Game (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4209788/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Most excellent!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 31, 2018, 10:32:17 PM
Just watched Molly's Game (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4209788/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Most excellent!  :thumbsup:
Adds to list
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 06, 2018, 05:08:52 PM
Watching Journey's End (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3780500/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... OMG!  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on June 06, 2018, 08:45:29 PM
Watching Journey's End (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3780500/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... OMG!  eeek:
Gets excellent reviews but never seems to have had a proper release in cinemas, adds to list
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 06, 2018, 09:09:20 PM
Watching Journey's End (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3780500/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... OMG!  eeek:
Gets excellent reviews but never seems to have had a proper release in cinemas, adds to list

We had it for a while but it was sandwiched in between a couple of bigger releases.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 07, 2018, 05:08:55 AM
Watching Journey's End (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3780500/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... OMG!  eeek:
Gets excellent reviews but never seems to have had a proper release in cinemas, adds to list

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 07, 2018, 08:21:35 PM
Watching Journey's End (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3780500/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... OMG!  eeek:
Gets excellent reviews but never seems to have had a proper release in cinemas, adds to list

It was so bleddy good we just watched it again!  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 10, 2018, 04:21:01 PM
Gonna watch The Mercy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3319730/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on June 10, 2018, 04:58:29 PM
Gonna watch The Mercy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3319730/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...
A rip roaring sing along happy feel film


 it won't be
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 10, 2018, 05:46:39 PM
Gonna watch The Mercy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3319730/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...
A rip roaring sing along happy feel film


 it won't be

The book was excellent - good to see it on 'the big screen'...  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 10, 2018, 06:38:32 PM
Gonna watch The Mercy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3319730/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

Excellent!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on June 11, 2018, 08:14:01 AM
Gonna watch The Mercy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3319730/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

Excellent!  cloud9:
Don't think it's going on the list even if it does have Rachel Weisz in it  Crowhurst was less than the finest the human race has produced and there were no winners from his folly

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 11, 2018, 09:09:23 AM
Gonna watch The Mercy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3319730/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

Excellent!  cloud9:
Don't think it's going on the list even if it does have Rachel Weisz in it  Crowhurst was less than the finest the human race has produced and there were no winners from his folly

Your movie selection criteria never fail to amuse me!  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on June 11, 2018, 12:59:51 PM
Gonna watch The Mercy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3319730/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

Excellent!  cloud9:
Don't think it's going on the list even if it does have Rachel Weisz in it  Crowhurst was less than the finest the human race has produced and there were no winners from his folly

Your movie selection criteria never fail to amuse me!  lol:
It's a free service

And seemingly so easy to provide
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 16, 2018, 04:15:55 PM
Might watch Dr. Strangelove...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on June 16, 2018, 05:23:13 PM
Might watch Dr. Strangelove...
Good film but the World Cup is on

And Eng v Ozzies at Cricket

And Le Mans

and I bet Junk TV are doing reruns of Nick's best lunches

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on June 16, 2018, 08:01:31 PM
 cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing: cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 16, 2018, 11:24:58 PM
Might watch Dr. Strangelove...
Good film but the World Cup is on

And Eng v Ozzies at Cricket

And Le Mans

and I bet Junk TV are doing reruns of Nick's best lunches

Forgotten Tales of the Riverbank you say...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on June 17, 2018, 08:36:51 AM
Might watch Dr. Strangelove...
Good film but the World Cup is on

And Eng v Ozzies at Cricket

And Le Mans

and I bet Junk TV are doing reruns of Nick's best lunches

Forgotten Tales of the Riverbank you say...  rubschin:
lol: lol: lol:


surely Tales of the forgotten riverbank
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 20, 2018, 06:31:30 PM
Just watched Isle of Dogs (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5104604/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Sensational!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on June 20, 2018, 06:51:19 PM
Just watched Isle of Dogs (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5104604/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Sensational!  :thumbsup:
List + 1
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on June 25, 2018, 07:47:56 AM
And a progress report on 'The List' thanks to the VP's finest Searchmatic

Their Finest
Tombstone
Chuck
Going in Style
The Wizard of Lies
Loving Vincent
Wind River
Mudbound
Breathe
Goodbye Christopher Robin
Kenny
Molly's Game
Isle of Dogs

And have I watched any of them?

 redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 25, 2018, 07:50:06 AM
And a progress report on 'The List' thanks to the VP's finest Searchmatic

Their Finest
Tombstone
Chuck
Going in Style
The Wizard of Lies
Loving Vincent
Wind River
Mudbound
Breathe
Goodbye Christopher Robin
Kenny
Molly's Game
Isle of Dogs

And have I watched any of them?

 redface:

Tsk, tsk...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on June 25, 2018, 08:08:45 AM
Goodbye Christopher Robin  sad24: sad24: sad24:

Wind River  eeek: eeek: eeek: :thumbsup:

Their Finest  :thumbsup: sad24: evil: ( I wanted to rewrite the ending!!!)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 30, 2018, 07:09:54 PM
Just watched Chapaquiddikk The Senator (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5270948/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...

Sensational!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on June 30, 2018, 07:27:10 PM
Just watched Chapaquiddikk The Senator (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5270948/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...

Sensational!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Not a happy tale so I'm guessing not a musical

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 01, 2018, 03:12:30 AM
Just watched Chapaquiddikk The Senator (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5270948/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...

Sensational!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Not a happy tale so I'm guessing not a musical
noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on July 01, 2018, 12:57:04 PM
So we watched Bladerunner 2049

Stylish, clever plot, Gosling was excellent in the lead but it's a 100 minute film dragged out to nearly 3 hours FFS  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 01, 2018, 01:59:33 PM
So we watched Bladerunner 2049

Stylish, clever plot, Gosling was excellent in the lead but it's a 100 minute film dragged out to nearly 3 hours FFS  noooo:

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 01, 2018, 04:55:02 PM
Agreed Steve.

Far, far too long and doesn't maintain thebintetest because of it !!
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 12, 2018, 06:42:02 PM
Just watched Gotti (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1801552/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

Gerrit on the list Steve...  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on July 12, 2018, 09:05:38 PM
Just watched Gotti (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1801552/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

Gerrit on the list Steve...  :thumbsup:
rubschin: IIRC it got awful reviews
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 13, 2018, 05:26:41 AM
Just watched Gotti (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1801552/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

Gerrit on the list Steve...  :thumbsup:
rubschin: IIRC it got awful reviews

Well, you wouldn't get around to watching it anyway so I don't suppose it matters... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on July 13, 2018, 07:28:14 AM
Just watched Gotti (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1801552/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

Gerrit on the list Steve...  :thumbsup:
rubschin: IIRC it got awful reviews

Well, you wouldn't get around to watching it anyway so I don't suppose it matters... ::)
I might

Seems there is some controversy over the reviews of Gotti with a suggestion that Rotten Tomatoes was hacked.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 13, 2018, 08:16:13 PM
Just watched The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5536736/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  cloud9: cloud9: cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on July 13, 2018, 08:35:57 PM
List +1

Even if it has got Adam Sandler in it
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 23, 2018, 04:37:48 PM
Found a DVD place in Kemp Town earlier and got all three Bourne fillums for £3. Great stuff!  Popcorn:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 23, 2018, 06:25:25 PM
They are on telly nearly every night  noooo: noooo: noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 23, 2018, 06:40:34 PM
Not on mine. But I do not have Virgin  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on July 23, 2018, 06:44:27 PM
You just need Freeview for that  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 23, 2018, 06:54:33 PM
Meet Richard Branson with an axe, you say?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on July 23, 2018, 09:04:34 PM
Found a DVD place in Kemp Town earlier and got all three Bourne fillums for £3. Great stuff!  Popcorn:
:thumbsup:

The ultimate in 3 word stories?

Would this be a good time to point out there are 5 Bourne films?

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 24, 2018, 05:58:44 AM
Ah, but only three with that chap from Saving Private Ryan whose name eludes me at the mo...., ah Matt Damon  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on July 24, 2018, 08:09:10 AM
He’s in the fifth but not in the fourth
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 24, 2018, 08:12:59 AM
 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on July 24, 2018, 08:15:14 AM
rubschin:
Mrs K is a bit of a fan so I get to half watch all of them
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 31, 2018, 06:38:26 PM
Just watched White Fang (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5222768/?ref_=nv_sr_3)... Beautiful...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 31, 2018, 06:40:09 PM
I love dentist dramas  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 31, 2018, 06:40:34 PM
I love dentist dramas  cloud9:


facepalm:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on July 31, 2018, 07:45:40 PM
I'd think about putting it on the list but I've had 27 years to see the highly rated 1991 version and  . . . . .  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 31, 2018, 08:20:01 PM
I love dentist dramas  cloud9:

In that case, do not whatever you do get confused and start watching a film called Teeth....  noooo:


*Posting in advance* I did warn you....  point:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on July 31, 2018, 08:23:39 PM
Is Kaye in it?  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 03, 2018, 06:06:19 PM
Just watched Journeyman (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5314118/?ref_=nv_sr_1) again... sensational...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on August 03, 2018, 06:24:53 PM
Just watched McLaren (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5031332/?ref_=nv_sr_1) - sensational, absolutely sensational!  cloud9:
Well Sky offered me a free DVD and download so based on that ^ I picked Mclaren

Doesn't mean I'll actually watch it  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 04, 2018, 02:36:41 PM
Just watched McLaren (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5031332/?ref_=nv_sr_1) - sensational, absolutely sensational!  cloud9:
Well Sky offered me a free DVD and download so based on that ^ I picked Mclaren

Doesn't mean I'll actually watch it  redface:

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 17, 2018, 04:21:50 PM
Watched Adrift (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6306064/?ref_=tt_urv) the other night... very good...  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 18, 2018, 07:00:21 PM
Just watched The Death of Stalin (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4686844/?ref_=nv_sr_3)... Sensational and an amazing cast! worthy:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on August 18, 2018, 07:56:36 PM
keep meaning to watch that

List+1
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Uncle Mort on August 19, 2018, 08:45:05 AM
One I want to see, I'll start a list.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 19, 2018, 08:58:06 AM
One I want to see, I'll start a list.  :thumbsup:

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 19, 2018, 05:41:59 PM
Watching American Animals (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6212478/?ref_=tt_urv)... it is sensational! worthy:

And just for Steve (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/american_animals)...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on August 20, 2018, 09:11:38 AM
Watching American Animals (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6212478/?ref_=tt_urv)... it is sensational! worthy:

And just for Steve (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/american_animals)...
:thumbsup:

A quick look sounds like it has a Dog Day Afternoon (an A+ film) feel to it.  You end up sympathising with the bad guys
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 22, 2018, 06:16:04 PM
Just watched Hostiles (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5478478/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)...

Utter, utter, utter, UTTER shite!  evil:

Possibly the most cliched movies I have ever seen...  noooo:

Two and a quarter bastard hours too!  cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on August 22, 2018, 06:37:32 PM
Just watched Hostiles (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5478478/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)...

Utter, utter, utter, UTTER shite!  evil:

Possibly the most cliched movies I have ever seen...  noooo:

Two and a quarter bastard hours too!  cussing:
Ta

List + 0
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on August 22, 2018, 09:59:29 PM
American Made   https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/american_made_2017 (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/american_made_2017) 86% I'll give it  :thumbsup:

Yes it's a Cruise film, not your normal Cruise film plot. 
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 23, 2018, 10:01:41 PM
The Meg...

http://youtu.be/UMi8L-yYyyM (http://youtu.be/UMi8L-yYyyM)

I will admit that when it comes to killer shark films Jaws will always be the benchmark so I went in more expecting to see something along the lines of Sharknado or Megashark vs Giant Octopus rather than Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss in a boat but it was still an enjoyable B movie romp.

If you haven't heard about this film the basic premise is that megalodons survived the believed extinction of their species by diving deep into the Marianas Trench where they were protected by an insulating thermal layer made up of assorted minerals. After this new area of the trench is discovered and explored, one of the prehistoric sharks is able to make it way through the clime and to the surface, where it follows it’s biological imperative to feed so Jonas Taylor (Statham) is brought in having escaped an encounter with one of these in the past while attempting to rescue the crew of a crashed submarine.

If like me you have read the novel then, as with most adaptations, while you may find it entertaining you may feel a sense of disappointment in some parts as (strange as it may seem as this is a film about a giant prehistoric shark) the science element and sense of being able to see aspects in the real world that form a large part of Alten's novels are absent.

For example, deep sea pressures.  There is a scene in the film where a person is able to decend thousands of fathoms in a submersible faster then Baldymort taking a swan dive off a roof, something that just isnt possible or the two mini subs that seem to have been at the very least inspired by the A wings from Star Wars and even move like one. Now at this point I know what some of you are going to say, this is a film about a prehistoric monster shark going on the rampage in the modern world, why the Hell am I going on about realism. It was just something that struck me as I was watching it.

As much as I enjoyed it I would say that this is not a scary film by any stretch of the imagination, you may see a couple of jump scares but you won't experience that edge of your seat creeping sense of fear you had watching Jaws for the first time. You aren't going to see headlines about a widespread refusal to “go back into the water” because it comes across as so ridiculously impossible. The fact that they were able to give it a 12A rating, even with the beach scene (from the 10 commandments of Brenchly: Thou shalt not haveth a killer shark film without a scene of carnage at the beach) also tells you much about what you’re going in for- there is very limited blood and (human) gore, but given how many parents brought young children to see the film I'd say that was intentional.

Overall it was a fun couple of hours and hopefully the box office takings will be enough to convince the studio to work their way through the other books in the series.

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on August 23, 2018, 11:42:34 PM
List +0

try MI-6
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on September 02, 2018, 07:34:04 PM
Decided to watch Apollo 13 again. I hope they get back OK (again)  scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 02, 2018, 08:44:56 PM
Watched Jumanji the recent sequel

Undemanding and entertaining and Karen Gillan was most appealing looking. 
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 02, 2018, 10:25:31 PM
Customer review of The Meg earlier...

"Didn't enjoy it, too much of it was set under water..."

It's a film about a shark you mouthbreathing gimp. Did you think it's natural environment was the bleedin' Sahara...  Banghead
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 03, 2018, 05:44:37 AM
Customer review of The Meg earlier...

"Didn't enjoy it, too much of it was set under water..."

It's a film about a shark you mouthbreathing gimp. Did you think it's natural environment was the bleedin' Sahara...  Banghead

 noooo: noooo: noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on September 03, 2018, 09:21:47 AM
Customer review of The Meg earlier...

"Didn't enjoy it, too much of it was set under water..."

It's a film about a shark you mouthbreathing gimp. Did you think it's natural environment was the bleedin' Sahara...  Banghead

 noooo: noooo: noooo:
facepalm:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 03, 2018, 09:37:50 AM
Customer review of The Meg earlier...

"Didn't enjoy it, too much of it was set under water..."

It's a film about a shark you mouthbreathing gimp. Did you think it's natural environment was the bleedin' Sahara...  Banghead

 noooo: noooo: noooo:
facepalm:
facepalm: facepalm:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 03, 2018, 01:02:47 PM
Customer review of The Meg earlier...

"Didn't enjoy it, too much of it was set under water..."

It's a film about a shark you mouthbreathing gimp. Did you think it's natural environment was the bleedin' Sahara...  Banghead

 noooo: noooo: noooo:
facepalm:
facepalm: facepalm:

That wasn't the only bit of stupidity yesterday, there was a march and demonstration about a local who had unfortunately died after being tasered by the police a few weeks back. Now I have no problems with you arranging a protest if you feel strongly enough about it but why in the hell did you have it

(a)On Sunday, when the town centre is pretty much empty

and

(b)About half an hour before the shops close which mean the few people actually in town would head elsewhere...

May also explain why there were only about 25 people actually on the march  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 12, 2018, 05:49:29 PM
Just watched Hurricane (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7515456/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

Excellent! Not blockbuster stuff, low budget and the CG were terrible but a good movie...  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 14, 2018, 06:32:03 PM
Just watched Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5314190/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...  cloud9: cloud9: cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:

 sad24:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 14, 2018, 07:07:20 PM
Just watched Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5314190/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...  cloud9: cloud9: cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:

 sad24:
rubschin: could be the first cartoon to make 'the list'
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 22, 2018, 10:48:53 PM
Just watched McLaren (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5031332/?ref_=nv_sr_1) - sensational, absolutely sensational!  cloud9:
Well Sky offered me a free DVD and download so based on that ^ I picked Mclaren

Doesn't mean I'll actually watch it  redface:
:thumbsup:
Well I finally watched it.  Loads of classic bits of film, liked the CanAm clips, and a few snippets but essentially a film up its own arse and garage like in its quality

2 stars out of 5 for me

Soz
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 23, 2018, 06:04:05 AM
Just watched McLaren (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5031332/?ref_=nv_sr_1) - sensational, absolutely sensational!  cloud9:
Well Sky offered me a free DVD and download so based on that ^ I picked Mclaren

Doesn't mean I'll actually watch it  redface:
:thumbsup:
Well I finally watched it.  Loads of classic bits of film, liked the CanAm clips, and a few snippets but essentially a film up its own arse and garage like in its quality

2 stars out of 5 for me

Soz

shrugs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 24, 2018, 09:14:43 PM
Just watched The Death of Stalin (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4686844/?ref_=nv_sr_3)... Sensational and an amazing cast! worthy:
Yep absolutely brilliant

(Slowly catching up on the list)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 24, 2018, 09:26:07 PM
Update on 'the List' and my miserable progress watching it

Their Finest
Tombstone
Chuck
Going in Style
The Wizard of Lies
Loving Vincent
Wind River
Mudbound
Breathe
Goodbye Christopher Robin
Kenny
Molly's Game
Isle of Dogs
The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)..
McLaren      **
The Death of Stalin.       *****
Sgt Stubby
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 10, 2018, 04:29:27 PM
Just watching Three Identical Strangers (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7664504/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... OMFG!  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 10, 2018, 05:23:15 PM
Just watching Three Identical Strangers (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7664504/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... OMFG!  eeek:

Remarkable!  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on October 10, 2018, 06:35:15 PM
List +1
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 10, 2018, 07:04:49 PM
List +1

+10 it is amazebugs!  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 10, 2018, 08:44:11 PM
Update on 'the List' and my miserable progress watching it

Their Finest
Tombstone
Chuck
Going in Style
The Wizard of Lies
Loving Vincent
Wind River
Mudbound
Breathe
Goodbye Christopher Robin
Kenny
Molly's Game
Isle of Dogs
The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)..
McLaren      **
The Death of Stalin.       *****
Sgt Stubby

Finally got around to watching The Death of Stalin the other day. Once I got my head around the main cast members having gone to the Sean Connery school of foreign accents I really enjoyed it.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on October 10, 2018, 09:21:40 PM
Update on 'the List' and my miserable progress watching it

Their Finest
Tombstone
Chuck
Going in Style
The Wizard of Lies
Loving Vincent
Wind River
Mudbound
Breathe
Goodbye Christopher Robin
Kenny
Molly's Game
Isle of Dogs
The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)..
McLaren      **
The Death of Stalin.       *****
Sgt Stubby

Finally got around to watching The Death of Stalin the other day. Once I got my head around the main cast members having gone to the Sean Connery school of foreign accents I really enjoyed it.  :thumbsup:
I heard it was deliberate as in Stalin's power circle they all came from different areas and had vastly different accents
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 11, 2018, 04:31:59 AM
Update on 'the List' and my miserable progress watching it

Their Finest
Tombstone
Chuck
Going in Style
The Wizard of Lies
Loving Vincent
Wind River
Mudbound
Breathe
Goodbye Christopher Robin
Kenny
Molly's Game
Isle of Dogs
The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)..
McLaren      **
The Death of Stalin.       *****
Sgt Stubby

Finally got around to watching The Death of Stalin the other day. Once I got my head around the main cast members having gone to the Sean Connery school of foreign accents I really enjoyed it.  :thumbsup:

 Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 11, 2018, 08:04:30 AM
Update on 'the List' and my miserable progress watching it

Their Finest
Tombstone
Chuck
Going in Style
The Wizard of Lies
Loving Vincent
Wind River
Mudbound
Breathe
Goodbye Christopher Robin
Kenny
Molly's Game
Isle of Dogs
The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)..
McLaren      **
The Death of Stalin.       *****
Sgt Stubby

Finally got around to watching The Death of Stalin the other day. Once I got my head around the main cast members having gone to the Sean Connery school of foreign accents I really enjoyed it.  :thumbsup:

 Thumbs:

I don't think it was intentional but when Marshall Zukov first appears in the film wanting a drink I cracked up at the Yorkshire accent thinking that as Michael Palin was part of the cast he was going to ask for a bottle of Chateau de Chasselas.  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 11, 2018, 08:12:19 AM
Update on 'the List' and my miserable progress watching it

Their Finest
Tombstone
Chuck
Going in Style
The Wizard of Lies
Loving Vincent
Wind River
Mudbound
Breathe
Goodbye Christopher Robin
Kenny
Molly's Game
Isle of Dogs
The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)..
McLaren      **
The Death of Stalin.       *****
Sgt Stubby

Finally got around to watching The Death of Stalin the other day. Once I got my head around the main cast members having gone to the Sean Connery school of foreign accents I really enjoyed it.  :thumbsup:

 Thumbs:

I don't think it was intentional but when Marshall Zukov first appears in the film wanting a drink I cracked up at the Yorkshire accent thinking that as Michael Palin was part of the cast he was going to ask for a bottle of Chateau de Chasselas.  lol:

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on October 11, 2018, 09:30:12 AM
Update on 'the List' and my miserable progress watching it

Their Finest
Tombstone
Chuck
Going in Style
The Wizard of Lies
Loving Vincent
Wind River
Mudbound
Breathe
Goodbye Christopher Robin
Kenny
Molly's Game
Isle of Dogs
The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)..
McLaren      **
The Death of Stalin.       *****
Sgt Stubby

Finally got around to watching The Death of Stalin the other day. Once I got my head around the main cast members having gone to the Sean Connery school of foreign accents I really enjoyed it.  :thumbsup:

 Thumbs:

I don't think it was intentional but when Marshall Zukov first appears in the film wanting a drink I cracked up at the Yorkshire accent thinking that as Michael Palin was part of the cast he was going to ask for a bottle of Chateau de Chasselas.  lol:

 lol: lol: lol:
happy001

Palin was brilliant in it
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 11, 2018, 07:16:12 PM
Just watched Red Sparrow (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2873282/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

Meh... it had its moments but was too long... sort of up and down but worth what I paid for it...  whistle:

Not worth adding to your extensive list Steve...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on October 11, 2018, 07:42:13 PM
Just watched Red Sparrow (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2873282/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

Meh... it had its moments but was too long... sort of up and down but worth what I paid for it...  whistle:

Not worth adding to your extensive list Steve...  noooo:
Ta

Reviews said Lawrence good, everything else shite
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 12, 2018, 05:14:57 PM
Just watching Three Billboards (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5027774/?ref_=nv_sr_1) (in glorious 4K) which unles the last 40 mins goes horribly wrong is the best film evah!  eeek:

Sensational acting from a brilliant cast....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on October 12, 2018, 06:18:47 PM
. . . evah!  . . .
facepalm:  ::)

what next, BM wearing a baseball bucket back to front, signing up as a belieber?

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 12, 2018, 06:27:29 PM
Just watching Three Billboards (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5027774/?ref_=nv_sr_1) (in glorious 4K) which unles the last 40 mins goes horribly wrong is the best film evah!  eeek:

Sensational acting from a brilliant cast....

 cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 12, 2018, 06:29:04 PM
. . . evah!  . . .
facepalm:  ::)

what next, BM wearing a baseball bucket back to front, signing up as a belieber?


(https://i.postimg.cc/ZCWD41sM/Hat-fail.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZCWD41sM)


 redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on October 12, 2018, 06:52:25 PM
Just watching Three Billboards (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5027774/?ref_=nv_sr_1) (in glorious 4K) which unles the last 40 mins goes horribly wrong is the best film evah!  eeek:

Sensational acting from a brilliant cast....

 cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
List +1  everyone I know that's seen it loves it

But best film ever?  Unlikely
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 12, 2018, 07:03:57 PM
Just watching Three Billboards (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5027774/?ref_=nv_sr_1) (in glorious 4K) which unles the last 40 mins goes horribly wrong is the best film evah!  eeek:

Sensational acting from a brilliant cast....

 cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
List +1  everyone I know that's seen it loves it

But best film ever?  Unlikely

So, what is the best film evah...?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on October 12, 2018, 07:36:50 PM
Best film ever?   rubschin:

Depends on mood so my list today (will change tomorrow) by category

Action: Edge of Tommorow
Thriller: Duel
Comedy: Life of Brian
Sci Fi: Terminator 2
Crime:  Usual Suspects
Foreign Language: Z
Rom Com: Love Actually
Political: Z
Cartoon: Dumbo
Family: Paddington 2
Factual: Senna?


Actually maybe I've changed my mind already . . . . .
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on October 12, 2018, 09:18:58 PM
Just watching Three Billboards (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5027774/?ref_=nv_sr_1) (in glorious 4K) which unles the last 40 mins goes horribly wrong is the best film evah!  eeek:

Sensational acting from a brilliant cast....

I wanted a different ending  sad24:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on October 12, 2018, 10:54:24 PM
Just watching Three Billboards (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5027774/?ref_=nv_sr_1) (in glorious 4K) which unles the last 40 mins goes horribly wrong is the best film evah!  eeek:

Sensational acting from a brilliant cast....

I wanted a different ending  sad24:

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8160/7336583866_76f1e3cf7d_b.jpg)

 noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 12, 2018, 11:19:58 PM
. . . evah!  . . .
facepalm:  ::)

what next, BM wearing a baseball bucket back to front, signing up as a belieber?

So not only daft enough to wear it back to front also daft enough to use his hand to shield his eyes as well...

Much this does explain...  noooo:


(https://i.postimg.cc/ZCWD41sM/Hat-fail.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ZCWD41sM)


 redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 13, 2018, 03:22:34 PM
A friend has recommended The Children Act (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6040662/?ref_=nv_sr_1) so will watch tonight... 

She says we'll need tissues.... That Emma Thompson eh, EH???  eyes:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on October 13, 2018, 04:23:15 PM
A friend has recommended The Children Act (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6040662/?ref_=nv_sr_1) so will watch tonight... 

She says we'll need tissues.... That Emma Thompson eh, EH???  eyes:

 noooo:

It'll make 3 Billboards seems like a laugh a minute joke fest
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 13, 2018, 05:45:34 PM
A friend has recommended The Children Act (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6040662/?ref_=nv_sr_1) so will watch tonight... 

She says we'll need tissues.... That Emma Thompson eh, EH???  eyes:

Well, it wasn't that sort of movie at all! ::)

But it was excellent, Thompson was amazing and Jason Watkins played a blinder!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on October 13, 2018, 09:18:29 PM
So we decided to watch Black Panther (the Marvel Film)

Mostly Marvel films are entertaining and while hardly cerebral they make good enough watches

This was 130+ minutes of utter trash.  How it got the positive reviews it did and the $1B+ box office take just shows the world is bonkers
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Uncle Mort on October 14, 2018, 09:32:30 AM
Started to watch "Thor" on the tellybox last night. It was dire, turned it off after a half hour or so.

I knew my decision to avoid Marvel films was the right one   
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on October 14, 2018, 11:43:29 AM
Started to watch "Thor" on the tellybox last night. It was dire, turned it off after a half hour or so.

I knew my decision to avoid Marvel films was the right one
Some of them work OK but your life will be no poorer if you never see any of them
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on October 14, 2018, 06:52:38 PM
2012 is on.. its quite entertaining.  angel1
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on October 14, 2018, 07:13:35 PM
2012 is on.. its quite entertaining.  angel1
Shall I add it to 'the list'

It didn't get great reviews
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 26, 2018, 05:52:50 PM
Just watched Christopher Robin (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4575576/?ref_=nv_sr_1) - excellent!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on October 26, 2018, 05:56:18 PM
Just watched Christopher Robin (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4575576/?ref_=nv_sr_1) - excellent!  cloud9:
Might give that a watch later
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 26, 2018, 05:59:17 PM
Just watched Christopher Robin (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4575576/?ref_=nv_sr_1) - excellent!  cloud9:
Might give that a watch later

Did you watch Goodbye Christopher Robin...?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on October 26, 2018, 06:07:41 PM
Just watched Christopher Robin (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4575576/?ref_=nv_sr_1) - excellent!  cloud9:
Might give that a watch later

Did you watch Goodbye Christopher Robin...?
Ah this is getting confusing
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 26, 2018, 06:09:51 PM
Just watched Christopher Robin (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4575576/?ref_=nv_sr_1) - excellent!  cloud9:
Might give that a watch later

Did you watch Goodbye Christopher Robin...?
Ah this is getting confusing

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1653665/?ref_=nv_sr_1 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1653665/?ref_=nv_sr_1)

Watch that one first... not that it is necessary for the story...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on October 26, 2018, 07:22:26 PM
Just watched Christopher Robin (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4575576/?ref_=nv_sr_1) - excellent!  cloud9:
Might give that a watch later

Did you watch Goodbye Christopher Robin...?
Ah this is getting confusing

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1653665/?ref_=nv_sr_1 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1653665/?ref_=nv_sr_1)

Watch that one first... not that it is necessary for the story...
About 20 minutes in
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 26, 2018, 07:30:38 PM
Just watched Christopher Robin (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4575576/?ref_=nv_sr_1) - excellent!  cloud9:
Might give that a watch later

Did you watch Goodbye Christopher Robin...?
Ah this is getting confusing

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1653665/?ref_=nv_sr_1 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1653665/?ref_=nv_sr_1)

Watch that one first... not that it is necessary for the story...
About 20 minutes in

Which?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on October 26, 2018, 07:36:21 PM
Just watched Christopher Robin (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4575576/?ref_=nv_sr_1) - excellent!  cloud9:
Might give that a watch later

Did you watch Goodbye Christopher Robin...?
Ah this is getting confusing

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1653665/?ref_=nv_sr_1 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1653665/?ref_=nv_sr_1)

Watch that one first... not that it is necessary for the story...
About 20 minutes in

Which?
That one

His wife just walked out
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on October 26, 2018, 09:03:45 PM
Well that was very good

A further update on 'the List'

Their Finest
Tombstone
Chuck
Going in Style
The Wizard of Lies
Loving Vincent
Wind River
Mudbound
Breathe
Goodbye Christopher Robin ****
Kenny
Molly's Game
Isle of Dogs
The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)..
McLaren      **
The Death of Stalin.       *****
Sgt Stubby
Three Identical Strangers
Three Billboards
Christopher Robin
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 27, 2018, 04:50:55 AM
Well that was very good

A further update on 'the List'

Their Finest
Tombstone
Chuck
Going in Style
The Wizard of Lies
Loving Vincent
Wind River
Mudbound
Breathe
Goodbye Christopher Robin ****
Kenny
Molly's Game
Isle of Dogs
The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)..
McLaren      **
The Death of Stalin.       *****
Sgt Stubby
Three Identical Strangers
Three Billboards
Christopher Robin

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on November 01, 2018, 10:22:35 PM
White House Down (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_House_Down)

Absolute trash of course, ridiculously corny but somehow very watchable trash throughout
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 02, 2018, 05:13:53 AM
White House Down (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_House_Down)

Absolute trash of course, ridiculously corny but somehow very watchable trash throughout

That looks like one not to be missed watched!  :thumbsup:

We watched Incredibles 2 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3606756/?ref_=nv_sr_1) last night, very pleasant...   cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on November 05, 2018, 03:22:53 PM
Bobby Fischer Against the World (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Fischer_Against_the_World)

Yeah I know a 90 minute documentary about a chess player but worth a go, it's surprisingly an interesting watch all the way through and as whole an excellent documentary especially if you were around during that 1972 match. 

As for Fischer himself:  as odd as you can get with only one head but ultimately what a tragic life

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 05, 2018, 03:26:31 PM
Bobby Fischer Against the World (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Fischer_Against_the_World)

Yeah I know a 90 minute documentary about a chess player but worth a go, it's surprisingly an interesting watch all the way through and as whole an excellent documentary especially if you were around during that 1972 match. 

As for Fischer himself:  as odd as you can get with only one head but ultimately what a tragic life

Sounds good!  :thumbsup:

Just downloading...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on November 15, 2018, 08:35:00 PM
Mrs K is watching Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

I am of course not watching any bit of it at all, not finding any of it amusing not enjoying any of the almost sung properly musical sections

 char048     redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 15, 2018, 08:43:01 PM
Mrs K is watching Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

I am of course not watching any bit of it at all, not finding any of it amusing not enjoying any of the almost sung properly musical sections

 char048     redface:

 noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on November 15, 2018, 09:11:39 PM
Mrs K is watching Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

I am of course not watching any bit of it at all, not finding any of it amusing not enjoying any of the almost sung properly musical sections

 char048     redface:

 noooo:
You'd prolly be dancing to it
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on November 16, 2018, 12:34:32 AM
Mrs K is watching Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

I am of course not watching any bit of it at all, not finding any of it amusing not enjoying any of the almost sung properly musical sections

 char048     redface:

 noooo:
You'd prolly be dancing to it

I'm not sure that what BM does can be categorised as dancing...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on November 19, 2018, 11:16:03 PM
Just watched Outlaw King, the Netflix produced film about Robert the Bruce.

Chris Pine does a good job in the role of Robert the Bruce, a character light years away from his previous well known portrayal of James T. Kirk. There is a lot more nuance and subtlety here.

The opening sequence of Outlaw King is an object lesson in effective directing. The single, unbroken shot crams a hell of a lot into about 10 minutes but paces it so that you aren't buried under events. From Robert and some of the other Scottish lords pragmatically swearing allegiance to Edward I, the sparring session between Robert and the Crown Prince and unleashing the infamous trebuchet War Wolf against what I'm pretty certain was Stirling Castle the sequence screams that while the film was made for Netflix this is not going to be a production that is small in scope.

It's clear from the start that the Bruce is struggling between keeping to his oath of allegiance and following his personal sense of honour, something that comes to a head following the execution of William Wallace leading to a failed attempt to ally with a rival to the Scottish throne ending up with him being forced to kill him.

The combat scenes that follow through the film are gritty and don't pull any punches when it comes to the kinds of wounds you could inflict on someone with the weapons available in the 14th century especially when they are wielded by the obligatory screaming celtic nutter character. In another scene, the execution of one of Robert's brothers was heavily toned down compared to the historical accounts of the time but still manages to show the horror of being hung and drawn.

There are the inevitable comparisons between this film and the godawful ranting mess that was Braveheart. But while there are some parts of the film that don't feel particularly fleshed out such as Robert's quest to rescue his wife and daughter, the only way you could have a comprehensive biopic of Robert the Bruce would be to write a TV series. Personally I'd say that Outlaw King is the better film of the two. While there are some mistakes it's certainly the more historically accurate. For one thing, William Wallace was never called Braveheart. That title was given to Robert the Bruce after his death as he had given instructions that his heart was to be removed and buried in Scotland.

Overall it's certainly worth a look  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on November 19, 2018, 11:19:26 PM
 :thumbsup:  Ta
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 21, 2018, 04:29:00 PM
Just watched Outlaw King, the Netflix produced film about Robert the Bruce.

Chris Pine does a good job in the role of Robert the Bruce, a character light years away from his previous well known portrayal of James T. Kirk. There is a lot more nuance and subtlety here.

The opening sequence of Outlaw King is an object lesson in effective directing. The single, unbroken shot crams a hell of a lot into about 10 minutes but paces it so that you aren't buried under events. From Robert and some of the other Scottish lords pragmatically swearing allegiance to Edward I, the sparring session between Robert and the Crown Prince and unleashing the infamous trebuchet War Wolf against what I'm pretty certain was Stirling Castle the sequence screams that while the film was made for Netflix this is not going to be a production that is small in scope.

It's clear from the start that the Bruce is struggling between keeping to his oath of allegiance and following his personal sense of honour, something that comes to a head following the execution of William Wallace leading to a failed attempt to ally with a rival to the Scottish throne ending up with him being forced to kill him.

The combat scenes that follow through the film are gritty and don't pull any punches when it comes to the kinds of wounds you could inflict on someone with the weapons available in the 14th century especially when they are wielded by the obligatory screaming celtic nutter character. In another scene, the execution of one of Robert's brothers was heavily toned down compared to the historical accounts of the time but still manages to show the horror of being hung and drawn.

There are the inevitable comparisons between this film and the godawful ranting mess that was Braveheart. But while there are some parts of the film that don't feel particularly fleshed out such as Robert's quest to rescue his wife and daughter, the only way you could have a comprehensive biopic of Robert the Bruce would be to write a TV series. Personally I'd say that Outlaw King is the better film of the two. While there are some mistakes it's certainly the more historically accurate. For one thing, William Wallace was never called Braveheart. That title was given to Robert the Bruce after his death as he had given instructions that his heart was to be removed and buried in Scotland.

Overall it's certainly worth a look  :thumbsup:

I have that...  :thumbsup:

But am going to watch The Happytime Murders (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1308728/) tonight....  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 21, 2018, 06:35:29 PM

But am going to watch The Happytime Murders (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1308728/) tonight....  redface:

Wonderful! happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on November 21, 2018, 08:39:38 PM

But am going to watch The Happytime Murders (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1308728/) tonight....  redface:

Wonderful! happy001
List +1

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 30, 2018, 06:06:20 PM
Just watched The One I Love (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2756032/?ref_=tt_urv)...

Mixed reviews:

LL: That is the worst film I have watched evah...  evil:
BM: Sensational!


Sample review from IMDB...

Quote
Boy, was that so not what I expected. That's all I'm going to say though, anything else would be a disservice to those who haven't seen it. All I'm going to say is that it's a splendid film. Endlessly intriguing with some superb writing and directing, and two absolutely fantastic leading performances. I remember Mark Duplass from Your Sister's Sister, and he's even better here. A guy to watch out for. The main reason I sought this out was because of Elisabeth Moss, who's already given one of my all-time favorite female performance on television with Mad Men. I was pretty excited to see her for the first time in a film, and as a fan, she still surprised me. She's enormously talented, and her work here isn't unlike her work in Mad Men. She's subdued, and always giving the impression that she's portraying so many different facets of her character beneath the surface. If Duplass is great, Moss adds that extra dimension that makes her work here nothing short of outstanding. It's the best female performance I've seen all year, if maybe only rivaled by Johansson's turn in Under The Skin. And, well, the entire film is one of the best I've seen this year. I strongly recommend this, and recommend everyone sees it without knowing too much about it.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 01, 2018, 05:35:36 PM
Watching In Bruges (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0780536/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

Sensational, cast, script and setting....  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on December 02, 2018, 08:24:34 AM
I love that film  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 02, 2018, 08:29:24 AM
I love that film  :thumbsup:

 Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 02, 2018, 08:40:27 PM
Smallfoot (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6182908/?ref_=nv_sr_1) Excellent!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2018, 07:58:16 PM
Seven Psychopaths (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1931533/?ref_=nv_sr_4)... Most excellent!  cloud9:

Christopher Walken is amazebugs as always... worthy:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 04, 2018, 05:19:13 PM
Just watched Six Shooter (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0425458/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) - a short filum by Martin McDonagh...most excellent!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 05, 2018, 06:31:33 PM
Watching Shock and Awe (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5540992/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 05, 2018, 07:42:48 PM
Watching Shock and Awe (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5540992/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  :thumbsup:

Awesome! worthy:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 05, 2018, 10:24:09 PM
Watching Shock and Awe (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5540992/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  :thumbsup:

Awesome! worthy:
Not shocking and awesome?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 06, 2018, 08:02:07 PM
Enjoyed I Can Only Imagine (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6450186/?ref_=rvi_tt) tonight...

Although more (much more) god freaky than I would normally endure it is a good story well told...   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 06, 2018, 10:31:07 PM
Enjoyed I Can Only Imagine (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6450186/?ref_=rvi_tt) tonight...

Although more (much more) god freaky than I would normally endure it is a good story well told...   :thumbsup:
It is a good story but it's not going to make that list
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 14, 2018, 08:08:42 PM
Just watched First Man (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1213641/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... most, most excellent...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 14, 2018, 08:10:03 PM
Just watched First Man (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1213641/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... most, most excellent...  cloud9:
List +1
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 14, 2018, 08:29:34 PM
Watched The Post yesterday, classic Hanks.  3 and 1/2 stars

Just about to watch Shape of Water


A further update on 'the List'

Their Finest
Tombstone
Chuck
Going in Style
The Wizard of Lies
Loving Vincent
Wind River
Mudbound
Breathe
Goodbye Christopher Robin ****
Kenny
Molly's Game
Isle of Dogs
The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)..
McLaren      **
The Death of Stalin.       *****
Sgt Stubby
Three Identical Strangers
Three Billboards
Christopher Robin
Happytime Murders
First Man
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 19, 2018, 07:28:37 PM
Just watched The Dawn Wall (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7286916/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Sensational, gerrit on the list Mr. Steve!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 19, 2018, 09:56:37 PM
Just watched The Dawn Wall (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7286916/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Sensational, gerrit on the list Mr. Steve!  :thumbsup:
Which one should I cross off to make room?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 20, 2018, 06:24:03 AM
Just watched The Dawn Wall (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7286916/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Sensational, gerrit on the list Mr. Steve!  :thumbsup:
Which one should I cross off to make room?

Ask for a longer list for Xmas!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on December 24, 2018, 12:34:05 PM
Watching The Night Manager  scared2: scared2: scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on December 24, 2018, 12:51:48 PM
Just finished watching Tin Star  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on December 24, 2018, 12:53:11 PM
I like Tintin  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on December 24, 2018, 12:57:29 PM
I like Tintin  :thumbsup:

 noooo: noooo: noooo:

I never liked Tintin - thought it was lame  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 24, 2018, 06:04:54 PM
I like Tintin  :thumbsup:

 noooo: noooo: noooo:

I never liked Tintin - thought it was lame  lol:
Just didn't work did it

Thompson Twins had their moments
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on December 24, 2018, 06:19:31 PM
I like Tintin  :thumbsup:

 noooo: noooo: noooo:

I never liked Tintin - thought it was lame  lol:
Just didn't work did it

Thompson Twins had their moments

https://youtu.be/H9694K85Xc8

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 24, 2018, 06:38:01 PM
 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on December 25, 2018, 08:30:23 AM
I like Tintin  :thumbsup:

 noooo: noooo: noooo:

I never liked Tintin - thought it was lame  lol:

 :thumbsup:

I thought it was just me... it was shite

Do you ever take an instant dislike to somebody cos they remind you of somebody from the past  confused:  I stll get that when I see people that have a haircut like Tintin's  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 25, 2018, 08:33:21 AM
I like Tintin  :thumbsup:

 noooo: noooo: noooo:

I never liked Tintin - thought it was lame  lol:

 :thumbsup:

I thought it was just me... it was shite

Do you ever take an instant dislike to somebody cos they remind you of somebody from the past  confused:  I stll get that when I see people that have a haircut like Tintin's  lol:

 :thumbsup:

That explains it! SiL has a haircut like Tintin!  evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on December 25, 2018, 08:48:06 AM
I like Tintin  :thumbsup:

 noooo: noooo: noooo:

I never liked Tintin - thought it was lame  lol:

 :thumbsup:

I thought it was just me... it was shite

Do you ever take an instant dislike to somebody cos they remind you of somebody from the past  confused:  I stll get that when I see people that have a haircut like Tintin's  lol:

 :thumbsup:

That explains it! SiL has a haircut like Tintin!  evil:

Are you stopping there now  rubschin:

If so...   scared:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 25, 2018, 10:26:12 AM
I like Tintin  :thumbsup:

 noooo: noooo: noooo:

I never liked Tintin - thought it was lame  lol:

 :thumbsup:

I thought it was just me... it was shite

Do you ever take an instant dislike to somebody cos they remind you of somebody from the past  confused:  I stll get that when I see people that have a haircut like Tintin's  lol:
:thumbsup:

In Belgium they has TinTin shops where you can buy all sorts of TinTin related shite.  I couldn't resist buying a tin of biscuits which were OK but we now keep stuff in the Tin Tin Tin which amuses
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 29, 2018, 11:25:59 PM
Just watched MI6- Fallout again seeing as how Santa gave me the DVD

Still absolutely brilliant.  Put your Cruise prejudices aside and just watch it
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 30, 2018, 09:08:15 PM
Just watched MI6- Fallout again seeing as how Santa gave me the DVD

Still absolutely brilliant.  Put your Cruise prejudices aside and just watch it

Obtaining it now...  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 30, 2018, 09:48:58 PM
Just watched MI6- Fallout again seeing as how Santa gave me the DVD

Still absolutely brilliant.  Put your Cruise prejudices aside and just watch it

Obtaining it now...  :thumbsup:
Don't wince too much at the bit where he breaks his leg for real
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 31, 2018, 07:02:58 AM
Just watched MI6- Fallout again seeing as how Santa gave me the DVD

Still absolutely brilliant.  Put your Cruise prejudices aside and just watch it

Obtaining it now...  :thumbsup:
Don't wince too much at the bit where he breaks his leg for real

 Shocked:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 01, 2019, 07:20:51 PM
Just watched The Old Man & the Gun (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2837574/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Lovely.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 01, 2019, 07:31:03 PM
Just watched Three Billboards.  It's good when Harrelson is involved, so so when he's not

Gave up on shape of water.  Just too weird without ever being convincing and Paddington Bear's foster mum getting her kit off may be a pleasant sight but sort of didn't work and Paddington 3 (next year?) will not seem the same


So further update on 'the List'

Their Finest
Tombstone
Chuck
Going in Style
The Wizard of Lies
Loving Vincent
Wind River
Mudbound
Breathe
Goodbye Christopher Robin ****
Kenny
Molly's Game
Isle of Dogs
The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)..
McLaren      **
The Death of Stalin.       *****
Sgt Stubby
Three Identical Strangers
Three Billboards  ***
Christopher Robin
Happytime Murders
First Man
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 01, 2019, 07:32:54 PM
Just watched The Old Man & the Gun (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2837574/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Lovely.  :thumbsup:
rubschin:  sorry Mr Redford the list is too full
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 06, 2019, 07:21:44 PM
Just watched Beautiful Boy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1226837/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Get a longer list Steve!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 06, 2019, 08:03:45 PM
Just watched Beautiful Boy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1226837/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Get a longer list Steve!  cloud9:
rubschin:

So so reviews and seems to be all about drug problems angst. 
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 07, 2019, 05:09:02 PM
Just watched Beautiful Boy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1226837/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Get a longer list Steve!  cloud9:
rubschin:

So so reviews and seems to be all about drug problems angst.

Of course, I wouldn't know anything about it having actually watched it... ::)

Gonna watch MI tonight... expect it to be utter shite...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 07, 2019, 05:17:24 PM
Just watched Beautiful Boy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1226837/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Get a longer list Steve!  cloud9:
rubschin:

So so reviews and seems to be all about drug problems angst.

Of course, I wouldn't know anything about it having actually watched it... ::)

Gonna watch MI tonight... expect it to be utter shite...
facepalm:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 07, 2019, 06:16:25 PM
Just watched Beautiful Boy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1226837/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Get a longer list Steve!  cloud9:
rubschin:

So so reviews and seems to be all about drug problems angst.

Of course, I wouldn't know anything about it having actually watched it... ::)

Gonna watch MI tonight... expect it to be utter shite...
facepalm:

Possibly the worst movie evah...  noooo:

Lets face it Steve, your opinion of a good movie and mine are so far apart that keeping the list is utterly pointless...  lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 07, 2019, 08:05:17 PM
Just watched Beautiful Boy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1226837/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Get a longer list Steve!  cloud9:
rubschin:

So so reviews and seems to be all about drug problems angst.

Of course, I wouldn't know anything about it having actually watched it... ::)

Gonna watch MI tonight... expect it to be utter shite...
facepalm:

Possibly the worst movie evah...  noooo:

Lets face it Steve, your opinion of a good movie and mine are so far apart that keeping the list is utterly pointless...  lol: lol: lol:
Moves £10 from left pocket
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 08, 2019, 08:04:42 PM
Watched The Sisters Brothers (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4971344/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Most excellent!  :thumbsup:


Don't bother Steve...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 08, 2019, 08:27:09 PM
Watched The Sisters Brothers (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4971344/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Most excellent!  :thumbsup:


Don't bother Steve...  noooo:
Inspector Bucket of the Film Police eh?

Hardly looks like a barrel of laughs but seems an ideal 'the List' entry

Just cos you hate escapist Action films doesn't mean what you like never appeals
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 08, 2019, 11:48:32 PM
Watched The Sisters Brothers (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4971344/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Most excellent!  :thumbsup:


Don't bother Steve...  noooo:
Inspector Bucket of the Film Police eh?

Hardly looks like a barrel of laughs but seems an ideal 'the List' entry

Just cos you hate escapist Action films doesn't mean what you like never appeals


Less Inspector Bucket and more Mark Commode...  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 09, 2019, 05:25:28 AM
Watched The Sisters Brothers (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4971344/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Most excellent!  :thumbsup:


Don't bother Steve...  noooo:
Inspector Bucket of the Film Police eh?

Hardly looks like a barrel of laughs but seems an ideal 'the List' entry

Just cos you hate escapist Action films doesn't mean what you like never appeals


Less Inspector Bucket and more Mark Commode...  whistle:

 evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 09, 2019, 11:00:37 AM
Watched The Sisters Brothers (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4971344/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Most excellent!  :thumbsup:


Don't bother Steve...  noooo:
Inspector Bucket of the Film Police eh?

Hardly looks like a barrel of laughs but seems an ideal 'the List' entry

Just cos you hate escapist Action films doesn't mean what you like never appeals


Less Inspector Bucket and more Mark Commode...  whistle:
rubschin:

or both in some Jekyl/Hyde horror?   
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 15, 2019, 07:58:08 PM
Just watched Bohemian Rhapsody (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1727824/?ref_=nv_sr_1).... Sensational128  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 15, 2019, 08:06:29 PM
Just watched Bohemian Rhapsody (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1727824/?ref_=nv_sr_1).... Sensational128  cloud9:
So many people agree with you

But we have decided it's on our 'watch it on Sky' list (along with Mary Poppins 2 and the frankly dreadful looking Acquaman)

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 16, 2019, 07:36:22 PM
Just watched Indivisible (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6512428/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Utter shite394

Steve, you'd prolly like it...  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 16, 2019, 08:07:59 PM
Just watched Indivisible (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6512428/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Utter shite394

Steve, you'd prolly like it...  whistle:
noooo:

looks like low budget religious angst shite
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 18, 2019, 09:17:13 PM
2036 Origin Unknown (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/2036_origin_unknown)

Not a bad basic premise if somewhat 2001/2010 esque and got some good reviews but suffers badly from being low budget and a bit up its own

Mrs K's one word summary:  "crap"
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 18, 2019, 11:17:24 PM
2036 Origin Unknown (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/2036_origin_unknown)

Not a bad basic premise if somewhat 2001/2010 esque and got some good reviews but suffers badly from being low budget and a bit up its own

Mrs K's one word summary:  "crap"

I didn't think it was too bad, it certainly had potential and it's a bit of a change for Sackhoff as she's been pretty much typecast since Battlestar Galactica
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 19, 2019, 10:43:13 AM
2036 Origin Unknown (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/2036_origin_unknown)

Not a bad basic premise if somewhat 2001/2010 esque and got some good reviews but suffers badly from being low budget and a bit up its own

Mrs K's one word summary:  "crap"

I didn't think it was too bad, it certainly had potential and it's a bit of a change for Sackhoff as she's been pretty much typecast since Battlestar Galactica
I'd go with "not too bad".  It had far more potential than it delivered though.  Her performance as 90% plus of the acting was very good but not as captivating as needs to be if it's all revolving round one person and the set
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 20, 2019, 10:03:05 PM
Rampage 2018 (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/rampage_2018)

It's a 'The Rock' film so it's completely ridiculous but very watchable for all that

BM would hate it
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 20, 2019, 10:59:42 PM
Rampage 2018 (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/rampage_2018)

It's a 'The Rock' film so it's completely ridiculous but very watchable for all that

BM would hate it

It's one of the few films based on a game that seems to work, mainly because the game was purely about 3 giant creatures demolishing a city and had no plot...  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 21, 2019, 09:47:00 AM
Rampage 2018 (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/rampage_2018)

It's a 'The Rock' film so it's completely ridiculous but very watchable for all that

BM would hate it

It's one of the few films based on a game that seems to work, mainly because the game was purely about 3 giant creatures demolishing a city and had no plot...  lol:
Nick and Nodzilla?

Who was the third one?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 21, 2019, 09:26:50 PM
Rampage 2018 (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/rampage_2018)

It's a 'The Rock' film so it's completely ridiculous but very watchable for all that

BM would hate it

It's one of the few films based on a game that seems to work, mainly because the game was purely about 3 giant creatures demolishing a city and had no plot...  lol:
Nick and Nodzilla?

Who was the third one?

Baldymort? Something tells me that as far as wholesale chaos and destruction is concerned those three would be the unholy trinity...  scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 22, 2019, 09:01:34 AM
Rampage 2018 (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/rampage_2018)

It's a 'The Rock' film so it's completely ridiculous but very watchable for all that

BM would hate it

It's one of the few films based on a game that seems to work, mainly because the game was purely about 3 giant creatures demolishing a city and had no plot...  lol:
Nick and Nodzilla?

Who was the third one?

Baldymort? Something tells me that as far as wholesale chaos and destruction is concerned those three would be the unholy trinity...  scared2:

 evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 22, 2019, 06:59:11 PM
Just watched Yellowbeard (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086618/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... happy001 happy002
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 22, 2019, 10:05:13 PM
Marty Feldman  cry:

List +1
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 22, 2019, 11:50:35 PM
Just watched Yellowbeard (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086618/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... happy001 happy002

Good God! Have you only just got round to watching that?  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 23, 2019, 06:01:34 AM
Just watched Yellowbeard (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086618/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... happy001 happy002

Good God! Have you only just got round to watching that?  eeek:

Somehow I missed it... shrugs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 25, 2019, 05:05:42 PM
Going to watch A Private War. (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2368254/?ref_=nv_sr_2)..
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 25, 2019, 05:19:56 PM
Going to watch A Private War. (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2368254/?ref_=nv_sr_2)..
A film to keep an eye out for?


I'll get me coat
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 25, 2019, 05:22:59 PM
Going to watch A Private War. (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2368254/?ref_=nv_sr_2)..
A film to keep an eye out for?


I'll get me coat

You know that there is this thing called t'interweb that allows you to stream films now. You don't have to rush off to the video shop...  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 25, 2019, 05:32:27 PM
Going to watch A Private War. (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2368254/?ref_=nv_sr_2)..
A film to keep an eye out for?


I'll get me coat

You know that there is this thing called t'interweb that allows you to stream films now. You don't have to rush off to the video shop...  whistle:
fell on stony ground did it?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 25, 2019, 07:17:07 PM
Going to watch A Private War. (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2368254/?ref_=nv_sr_2)..
A film to keep an eye out for?


I'll get me coat

Boom-tish!  lol:

An amazing story of an amazingly brave (or stupid womman) but not (IMHO) an amazing filum....  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 25, 2019, 08:08:35 PM
Going to watch A Private War. (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2368254/?ref_=nv_sr_2)..
A film to keep an eye out for?


I'll get me coat

Got it mixed up with a different upcoming film  redface:

You know that there is this thing called t'interweb that allows you to stream films now. You don't have to rush off to the video shop...  whistle:
fell on stony ground did it?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 26, 2019, 07:07:50 PM
Just watched Searching (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7668870/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Excellent, very clever film....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 26, 2019, 09:27:58 PM
 :thumbsup: List + 1
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 27, 2019, 06:28:53 PM
Just watched The House That Jack Built (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4003440/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... 2½ hours!  eeek: Still not entirely sure if it was butter shite or brilliant!  rubschin:

Not one for your list Steve...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on January 27, 2019, 06:31:17 PM
Just watched The House That Jack Built (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4003440/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... 2½ hours!  eeek: Still not entirely sure if it was butter shite or brilliant!  rubschin:

Not one for your list Steve...  noooo:
Butter shite?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 27, 2019, 06:33:39 PM
Just watched The House That Jack Built (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4003440/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... 2½ hours!  eeek: Still not entirely sure if it was butter shite or brilliant!  rubschin:

Not one for your list Steve...  noooo:
Butter shite?

Your Man must have heard of Butter Shite before Mr. Darwin Sir...? ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 27, 2019, 09:46:30 PM
Just watched The House That Jack Built (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4003440/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... 2½ hours!  eeek: Still not entirely sure if it was butter shite or brilliant!  rubschin:

Not one for your list Steve...  noooo:
Butter shite?

Your Man must have heard of Butter Shite before Mr. Darwin Sir...? ::)

Note to self, only have margarine at Baldymort's  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 28, 2019, 08:56:17 AM
Just watched The House That Jack Built (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4003440/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... 2½ hours!  eeek: Still not entirely sure if it was butter shite or brilliant!  rubschin:

Not one for your list Steve...  noooo:
Ta

looks like a difficult watch
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 02, 2019, 07:14:04 AM
Watched The Man Who Stole Banksy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6964538/?ref_=nv_sr_1) last night...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 02, 2019, 10:17:12 AM
Watched The Man Who Stole Banksy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6964538/?ref_=nv_sr_1) last night...  noooo:
Shame cos that story should have been a good film
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 02, 2019, 10:44:36 AM
Watched The Man Who Stole Banksy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6964538/?ref_=nv_sr_1) last night...  noooo:
Shame cos that story should have been a good film

Precisely! It should have been an excellent tale... But over politicised and full of arty luvvies arguing about who owns graffiti...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 12, 2019, 07:35:50 PM
Just watched Cold War (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6543652/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 12, 2019, 07:43:53 PM
List +1
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 12, 2019, 08:13:53 PM
List +1

It is in forin... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 12, 2019, 08:14:37 PM
List +1

It is in forin... ::)

...and B & W...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 12, 2019, 08:14:55 PM
List +1

It is in forin... ::)

...and B & W...

...and 4 x 3...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 12, 2019, 08:51:14 PM
I'll get me 1968 415 line TV set out then

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 13, 2019, 06:17:40 AM
I'll get me 1968 415 line TV set out then

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 13, 2019, 10:20:03 AM
Seriously though there is something very watchable with subtitles on a B&W film late at night

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 13, 2019, 06:35:18 PM
Just watching At Eternity's Gate (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6938828/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 13, 2019, 07:28:18 PM
Just watching At Eternity's Gate (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6938828/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...  cloud9:

Sensational! worthy:

Top tip, watch Loving Vincent (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3262342/?ref_=nv_sr_1) first...  ;)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 13, 2019, 08:28:39 PM
Just watching At Eternity's Gate (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6938828/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...  cloud9:

Sensational! worthy:

Top tip, watch Loving Vincent (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3262342/?ref_=nv_sr_1) first...  ;)
rubschin: so I need a List and an after list List now?

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 14, 2019, 03:37:58 PM
Just watching At Eternity's Gate (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6938828/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...  cloud9:

Sensational! worthy:

Top tip, watch Loving Vincent (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3262342/?ref_=nv_sr_1) first...  ;)
rubschin: so I need a List and an after list List now?

Yarp. You can label them, 'Never going to watch' and 'Never evah going to watch'...  ;D
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 14, 2019, 04:02:57 PM
Just watching At Eternity's Gate (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6938828/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...  cloud9:

Sensational! worthy:

Top tip, watch Loving Vincent (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3262342/?ref_=nv_sr_1) first...  ;)
rubschin: so I need a List and an after list List now?

Yarp. You can label them, 'Never going to watch' and 'Never evah going to watch'...  ;D
noooo:

It's more a case of do I see it come on late in the evening when I'm in the mood for films like that
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 15, 2019, 07:57:04 PM
Just watched What They Had (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6662736/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Excellent!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 15, 2019, 09:28:52 PM
 rubschin:

The List will pass on that one
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 24, 2019, 06:17:57 PM
Watching The Favourite (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5083738/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 24, 2019, 07:37:59 PM
Watching The Favourite (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5083738/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  rubschin:

Not the worstest filum evah but one of the finalists...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 24, 2019, 08:29:49 PM
Watching The Favourite (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5083738/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  rubschin:

Not the worstest filum evah but one of the finalists...  noooo:
Ta, that's the impression I got from the trailers

I'm never keen on films that reinvent the past for hidden agendas
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 24, 2019, 08:49:07 PM
Watching The Favourite (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5083738/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  rubschin:

Not the worstest filum evah but one of the finalists...  noooo:
Ta, that's the impression I got from the trailers

I'm never keen on films that reinvent the past for hidden agendas

Me too... But had a friend round yesterday that was raving about it so I thought I would give it a go... facepalm:

A bizarre combo of excellent acting (Olivia Colman is superb) wrapped around a fucking awful script and a soundtrack that could lead you to eat your own testicles...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on February 24, 2019, 08:52:30 PM
Watching The Favourite (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5083738/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  rubschin:

Not the worstest filum evah but one of the finalists...  noooo:
Ta, that's the impression I got from the trailers

I'm never keen on films that reinvent the past for hidden agendas

Me too... But had a friend round yesterday that was raving about it so I thought I would give it a go... facepalm:

A bizarre combo of excellent acting (Olivia Colman is superb) wrapped around a fucking awful script and a soundtrack that could lead you to eat your own testicles...  noooo:

So that's why you were rooting round in LL's handbag...  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 26, 2019, 05:33:24 PM
Watching Green Book (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6966692/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2)...  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 26, 2019, 07:07:06 PM
Watching Green Book (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6966692/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2)...  :thumbsup:

Exceptional! worthy:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 26, 2019, 10:24:03 PM
Watching Green Book (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6966692/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2)...  :thumbsup:

Exceptional! worthy:
:thumbsup:

be a while before we see it
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 28, 2019, 08:07:17 PM
Watching Ben Is Back (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7545524/?ref_=nv_sr_1)... don't bother Wankah:

Julia Roberts can't save this appalling movie...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 04, 2019, 07:02:20 PM
So seeing as how critics loved it we started to watch La La Land

Badly acted, badly sung, poor choreography, poor sound and everything looking like it was shot on a budget that didn't allow retakes, we lasted about 30 minutes before giving it the gong

Utter shite
Title: Filum
Post by: Barman on March 04, 2019, 07:43:44 PM
Just watched Point Man (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5855164/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

Without doubt, the wurst Vietnam filum that has ever been made...  noooo:

I watched it so you don't have to :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Filum
Post by: Steve on March 04, 2019, 08:14:50 PM
Just watched Point Man (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5855164/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

Without doubt, the wurst Vietnam filum that has ever been made...  noooo:

I watched it so you don't have to :thumbsup:
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 04, 2019, 09:51:54 PM
So seeing as how critics loved it we started to watch La La Land

Badly acted, badly sung, poor choreography, poor sound and everything looking like it was shot on a budget that didn't allow retakes, we lasted about 30 minutes before giving it the gong

Utter shite

I had the 'pleasure ' of watching it all the way through.  Total dross and you didn't miss anything as the ending was absolute pants !!!!
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 04, 2019, 09:55:48 PM
So seeing as how critics loved it we started to watch La La Land

Badly acted, badly sung, poor choreography, poor sound and everything looking like it was shot on a budget that didn't allow retakes, we lasted about 30 minutes before giving it the gong

Utter shite

I had the 'pleasure ' of watching it all the way through.  Total dross and you didn't miss anything as the ending was absolute pants !!!!
Hopefully you had loads of creme eggs injected with voddy to get over the trauma

I read up the ending on Wiki and yes, pants.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_La_Land_(film)#Plot

And to think for a minute this was an Oscar winning best film  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 04, 2019, 10:10:45 PM
Let's face it an Oscar doesn't denote quality....its more a  homage to back slapping sleazeballs  and their superficialness, snobbery and grovelling righteousness !!
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 05, 2019, 05:08:01 AM
Let's face it an Oscar doesn't denote quality....its more a  homage to back slapping sleazeballs  and their superficialness, snobbery and grovelling righteousness !!

^^^ wot she said! ^^^  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 05, 2019, 07:05:32 PM
Just watched The Front Runner (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7074886/?ref_=nv_sr_1) - most excellent!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 05, 2019, 09:07:47 PM
Just watched The Front Runner (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7074886/?ref_=nv_sr_1) - most excellent!  :thumbsup:
:thumbsup: surprising though that they could make a whole film out of the story
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 06, 2019, 06:57:33 AM
Just watched The Front Runner (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7074886/?ref_=nv_sr_1) - most excellent!  :thumbsup:
:thumbsup: surprising though that they could make a whole film out of the story

I know! Has a very good pace to it tho, not stretched at all...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 06, 2019, 10:13:34 AM
Just watched The Front Runner (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7074886/?ref_=nv_sr_1) - most excellent!  :thumbsup:
:thumbsup: surprising though that they could make a whole film out of the story

I know! Has a very good pace to it tho, not stretched at all...
List + 1 then
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 06, 2019, 07:15:50 PM
Just watched Bohemian Rhapsody (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1727824/?ref_=nv_sr_1).... Sensational128  cloud9:

Just found this!  cloud9:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 06, 2019, 07:43:06 PM
Just watched Bohemian Rhapsody (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1727824/?ref_=nv_sr_1).... Sensational128  cloud9:

Just found this!  cloud9:

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2cH5htm6T4E" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
:thumbsup:

What an amazing day that was, even Status Quo were excellent

33 years ago, over half my life ago  Shocked:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 07, 2019, 06:08:41 PM
Watching Kursk (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4951982/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 07, 2019, 06:20:58 PM
Just watched Bohemian Rhapsody (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1727824/?ref_=nv_sr_1).... Sensational128  cloud9:

Just found this!  cloud9:

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2cH5htm6T4E" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
:thumbsup:

What an amazing day that was, even Status Quo were excellent

33 years ago, over half my life ago  Shocked:

If you are getting nostalgic...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Live-Aid-DVD-Bob-Dylan/dp/B0002UUO9K (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Live-Aid-DVD-Bob-Dylan/dp/B0002UUO9K)

 Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 07, 2019, 06:58:39 PM
Just watched Bohemian Rhapsody (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1727824/?ref_=nv_sr_1).... Sensational128  cloud9:

Just found this!  cloud9:

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2cH5htm6T4E" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
:thumbsup:

What an amazing day that was, even Status Quo were excellent

33 years ago, over half my life ago  Shocked:

If you are getting nostalgic...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Live-Aid-DVD-Bob-Dylan/dp/B0002UUO9K (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Live-Aid-DVD-Bob-Dylan/dp/B0002UUO9K)

 Thumbs:
Already got it  :thumbsup:

That track listing on that link  cloud9:

Of course Led Zeppelin insisted their set (which they say Phil Collins ruined) never ever be shown ever ever ever

but then https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TudbbVdz8os (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TudbbVdz8os)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 07, 2019, 07:50:57 PM
Watching Kursk (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4951982/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...  cloud9:

Wow, just WOW!  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 07, 2019, 09:13:25 PM
Watching Kursk (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4951982/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...  cloud9:

Wow, just WOW!  eeek:
Think I'd find it too depressing


Have I told you the joke about that that my secretary told me at the time?

Why are Russian Sailors the best at sex?  They don't mind going down, they'll keep banging away for hours and will lie on the wet spot

After that I really never had to mind my language. 
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 08, 2019, 05:09:42 AM
Watching Kursk (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4951982/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...  cloud9:

Wow, just WOW!  eeek:
Think I'd find it too depressing


Have I told you the joke about that that my secretary told me at the time?

Why are Russian Sailors the best at sex?  They don't mind going down, they'll keep banging away for hours and will lie on the wet spot

After that I really never had to mind my language.

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 10, 2019, 05:50:23 PM
Watching Vice (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6266538/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)...  cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 10, 2019, 06:22:21 PM
TMJs
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 10, 2019, 07:45:51 PM
Watching Vice (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6266538/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)...  cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:

Sensational28475 worthy:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 11, 2019, 08:07:47 AM
Watching Vice (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6266538/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)...  cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:

Sensational28475 worthy:
rubschin: 

Well maybe I need to watch it then, always thought of Cheney as being a complete git.  Hopefully that comes out in the film
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 11, 2019, 09:28:26 AM
Watching Vice (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6266538/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)...  cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:

Sensational28475 worthy:
rubschin: 

Well maybe I need to watch it then, always thought of Cheney as being a complete git.  Hopefully that comes out in the film

It does!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 12, 2019, 05:25:44 PM
Watching Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3722234/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 12, 2019, 06:08:32 PM
Watching Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3722234/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  eeek:

Does Miss Piggy appear?

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 12, 2019, 06:42:32 PM
Watching Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3722234/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  eeek:

OMG!  eeek: Shocked: sad24:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 12, 2019, 07:27:12 PM
So did the Piggy joke fly right past?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 15, 2019, 04:16:07 PM
Gonna watch Stan & Ollie (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3385524/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 15, 2019, 06:29:48 PM
Gonna watch Stan & Ollie (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3385524/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...  cloud9:

OMG that is the most amazing movie!  eeek:

Just watch it or add it at the top of the list or whatevah...  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 15, 2019, 07:26:12 PM
Gonna watch Stan & Ollie (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3385524/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...  cloud9:

OMG that is the most amazing movie!  eeek:

Just watch it or add it at the top of the list or whatevah...  :thumbsup:

Brilliant wasn't it  :thumbsup:
Truly amazing performances
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 15, 2019, 07:30:09 PM
Gonna watch Stan & Ollie (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3385524/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...  cloud9:

OMG that is the most amazing movie!  eeek:

Just watch it or add it at the top of the list or whatevah...  :thumbsup:
Nah

Just don't fancy watching it.  Soz
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 15, 2019, 07:38:28 PM
 eeek: eeek: eeek:

 Shocked:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 16, 2019, 04:34:07 AM
Gonna watch Stan & Ollie (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3385524/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...  cloud9:

OMG that is the most amazing movie!  eeek:

Just watch it or add it at the top of the list or whatevah...  :thumbsup:

Brilliant wasn't it  :thumbsup:
Truly amazing performances

Yes, it is quite remarkable! Within a few moments it was actually them!   eeek:

And the sets are exquisite, the script is perfect, the supporting cast are brilliant, etc.  :thumbsup:

It is a keeper, going to be watching that a few times for sure...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 17, 2019, 06:19:25 PM
Watching Mary Poppins Returns (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5028340/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 17, 2019, 07:44:02 PM
Watching Mary Poppins Returns (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5028340/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...  redface:

Terrible...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 17, 2019, 07:48:17 PM
Watching Mary Poppins Returns (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5028340/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...  redface:

Terrible...  noooo:
:thumbsup:

You bravely gave your time so we didn't have to suffer
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 17, 2019, 07:54:18 PM
Watching Mary Poppins Returns (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5028340/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...  redface:

Terrible...  noooo:
:thumbsup:

You bravely gave your time so we didn't have to suffer

Precisely!  :thumbsup:

It was awful...  noooo:

But how can it get reviews like this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/QH4bpd25/mp1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QH4bpd25)

And this...?
(https://i.postimg.cc/JssQKW8F/mp2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JssQKW8F)

It was a shocker...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 19, 2019, 06:22:15 PM
Watching Free Solo (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7775622/?ref_=nv_sr_1) which is an excellent follow-up to The Dawn Wall (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7286916/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 19, 2019, 06:34:34 PM
Watching Free Solo (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7775622/?ref_=nv_sr_1) which is an excellent follow-up to The Dawn Wall (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7286916/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  cloud9:
Free Solo?  A Star Wars episode I missed must be
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 19, 2019, 07:26:59 PM
Watching Free Solo (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7775622/?ref_=nv_sr_1) which is an excellent follow-up to The Dawn Wall (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7286916/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  cloud9:

Intense!  scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 19, 2019, 08:11:14 PM
Watching Free Solo (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7775622/?ref_=nv_sr_1) which is an excellent follow-up to The Dawn Wall (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7286916/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  cloud9:

Intense!  scared2:

Well, that was sensational!  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 19, 2019, 11:47:12 PM
Watching Free Solo (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7775622/?ref_=nv_sr_1) which is an excellent follow-up to The Dawn Wall (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7286916/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  cloud9:
Free Solo?  A Star Wars episode I missed must be

Wrong you are. About man climbing El Capitan without safety gear it is. Fallen on head one too many times he must. Warning for Baldymort it should be yeeeeeeeeeeeeesssssssssss
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 20, 2019, 09:20:25 AM
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on March 20, 2019, 05:11:22 PM
Watching Free Solo (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7775622/?ref_=nv_sr_1) which is an excellent follow-up to The Dawn Wall (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7286916/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  cloud9:
Free Solo?  A Star Wars episode I missed must be
It came out after "The Empire Strikes Free Willy"
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 20, 2019, 05:28:55 PM
Watching Free Solo (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7775622/?ref_=nv_sr_1) which is an excellent follow-up to The Dawn Wall (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7286916/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  cloud9:
Free Solo?  A Star Wars episode I missed must be
It came out after "The Empire Strikes Free Willy"
happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 02, 2019, 07:41:35 PM
Just watched The Highwaymen (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1860242/?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

A story based on the killing of Bonny and Clyde but really a Harrelson and Costner fest...

It is a good filum but if (like me) you like Harrelson and Costner it is unmissable!  cloud9:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 25, 2019, 06:07:53 AM
Watched Welcome to Marwen (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3289724/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1) for the second time last night, really enjoyed it but prolly not to everyone's taste...  rubschin:

Quite an amazing story... worthy:

Followed up by watching Marwencol (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1391092/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1) (or Village of the Dolls) which is a fascinating documentary about Mark Hogancamp who the filum is about...  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on April 25, 2019, 11:16:16 AM
Short review for Avengers Endgame... Hoooooooooooooooooooooooooooollllllllyyyyyyyyyyyyyy Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit!!!!! Marvel and Disney went all out on this one, it's a hell of a conclusion for the current story arc and more than 20 films.


Longer review...

It's going to be difficult to give this a proper review without giving away spoilers as some of the more poignant moments are intrinsic to the plot. Set five years after infinity War you can see how the characters have tried to deal with the feelings of guilt for having failed to stop Thanos, The growth of the characters over the whole story arc is far more apparent here as they are trying to find meaning in their lives until a chance to undo the effects of the snap is revealed.

It's a corking ride all the way through with all of the set pieces and humour that have become a trademark of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Thor's appearance after the 5 year gap shows Chris Hemsworth still has a knack for comedy. Some of the jokes will likely fall flat for our older members (the one with Thor, Korg and Fortnite comes to mind) but that is more of a generation thing rather than anything else. The foreshadowing that has been all through the films so far brings us to an ending that truly does justice to the characters.

Stan Lee's final cameo is also a fitting one but it's one I suspect that it was missed by a lot of people as it isn't done in the same way as his previous ones.

I will admit I'm going to end up seeing it again at least once more as I'm sure there are things that I missed first time around. Even with the 3 hour length of the film they still ended up having to cram as much as possible into the time they had.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on April 25, 2019, 11:20:41 AM
Just can't get into any of this genre  noooo:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 25, 2019, 11:25:50 AM
Just can't get into any of this genre  noooo:

Likewise...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on April 25, 2019, 01:20:15 PM
Just can't get into any of this genre  noooo:

Likewise...  noooo:

As above...... noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on May 05, 2019, 01:25:45 PM
Watching The Darkest Hour. Not sure yet if it is any good... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on May 05, 2019, 02:36:28 PM
Watching The Darkest Hour. Not sure yet if it is any good... rubschin:

Gary Oldman ??..
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on May 05, 2019, 07:28:09 PM
Watching The Darkest Hour. Not sure yet if it is any good... rubschin:

Gary Oldman ??..

Great performance, crap film noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 05, 2019, 07:49:18 PM
Watching The Darkest Hour. Not sure yet if it is any good... rubschin:

Gary Oldman ??..

Great performance, crap film noooo:
Ta

twas what i suspected but that's 2 hours of my life I won't be wasting
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 06, 2019, 10:57:20 PM
Short review for Avengers Endgame... Hoooooooooooooooooooooooooooollllllllyyyyyyyyyyyyyy Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit!!!!! Marvel and Disney went all out on this one, it's a hell of a conclusion for the current story arc and more than 20 films.


Longer review...

It's going to be difficult to give this a proper review without giving away spoilers as some of the more poignant moments are intrinsic to the plot. Set five years after infinity War you can see how the characters have tried to deal with the feelings of guilt for having failed to stop Thanos, The growth of the characters over the whole story arc is far more apparent here as they are trying to find meaning in their lives until a chance to undo the effects of the snap is revealed.

It's a corking ride all the way through with all of the set pieces and humour that have become a trademark of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Thor's appearance after the 5 year gap shows Chris Hemsworth still has a knack for comedy. Some of the jokes will likely fall flat for our older members (the one with Thor, Korg and Fortnite comes to mind) but that is more of a generation thing rather than anything else. The foreshadowing that has been all through the films so far brings us to an ending that truly does justice to the characters.

Stan Lee's final cameo is also a fitting one but it's one I suspect that it was missed by a lot of people as it isn't done in the same way as his previous ones.

I will admit I'm going to end up seeing it again at least once more as I'm sure there are things that I missed first time around. Even with the 3 hour length of the film they still ended up having to cram as much as possible into the time they had.
Excellent review Meister, got it spot on

A very rich cast all perform superbly and the CGI throughout is excellent.  Yes some won't like it as it's a fantasy film but it also has wit, intricacy and pathos

Maybe 15 minutes too long but an excellent end to the whole wonderfully entertaining Avengers cycle
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 07, 2019, 03:53:48 AM
Short review for Avengers Endgame... Hoooooooooooooooooooooooooooollllllllyyyyyyyyyyyyyy Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit!!!!! Marvel and Disney went all out on this one, it's a hell of a conclusion for the current story arc and more than 20 films.


Longer review...

It's going to be difficult to give this a proper review without giving away spoilers as some of the more poignant moments are intrinsic to the plot. Set five years after infinity War you can see how the characters have tried to deal with the feelings of guilt for having failed to stop Thanos, The growth of the characters over the whole story arc is far more apparent here as they are trying to find meaning in their lives until a chance to undo the effects of the snap is revealed.

It's a corking ride all the way through with all of the set pieces and humour that have become a trademark of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Thor's appearance after the 5 year gap shows Chris Hemsworth still has a knack for comedy. Some of the jokes will likely fall flat for our older members (the one with Thor, Korg and Fortnite comes to mind) but that is more of a generation thing rather than anything else. The foreshadowing that has been all through the films so far brings us to an ending that truly does justice to the characters.

Stan Lee's final cameo is also a fitting one but it's one I suspect that it was missed by a lot of people as it isn't done in the same way as his previous ones.

I will admit I'm going to end up seeing it again at least once more as I'm sure there are things that I missed first time around. Even with the 3 hour length of the film they still ended up having to cram as much as possible into the time they had.
Excellent review Meister, got it spot on

A very rich cast all perform superbly and the CGI throughout is excellent.  Yes some won't like it as it's a fantasy film but it also has wit, intricacy and pathos

Maybe 15 minutes too long but an excellent end to the whole wonderfully entertaining Avengers cycle


Paphos... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 07, 2019, 09:39:10 AM
we have a word association thread you know
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 10, 2019, 02:28:06 PM
Might watch The Boys From Brazil (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077269/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1) again...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 18, 2019, 05:34:05 PM
Can't be arsed with Eurovision... watching The Professor. (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6865690/?ref_=nv_sr_2?ref_=nv_sr_2)..

An hour in and it is brilliant! In fact, it isn't going to be long enough...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 18, 2019, 06:25:49 PM
Can't be arsed with Eurovision... watching The Professor. (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6865690/?ref_=nv_sr_2?ref_=nv_sr_2)..

An hour in and it is brilliant! In fact, it isn't going to be long enough...  noooo:

Amazing! Just watch it!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 18, 2019, 08:22:18 PM
Can't be arsed with Eurovision... watching The Professor. (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6865690/?ref_=nv_sr_2?ref_=nv_sr_2)..

An hour in and it is brilliant! In fact, it isn't going to be long enough...  noooo:

Amazing! Just watch it!  :thumbsup:
eeek: it was only released yesterday

Gets a whole range of reviews.  How does Depp handle a non Depp like role?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 19, 2019, 03:58:24 AM
Can't be arsed with Eurovision... watching The Professor. (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6865690/?ref_=nv_sr_2?ref_=nv_sr_2)..

An hour in and it is brilliant! In fact, it isn't going to be long enough...  noooo:

Amazing! Just watch it!  :thumbsup:
eeek: it was only released yesterday

Gets a whole range of reviews.  How does Depp handle a non Depp like role?

He is sensational! Brilliant character acting...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 19, 2019, 09:49:41 AM
Can't be arsed with Eurovision... watching The Professor. (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6865690/?ref_=nv_sr_2?ref_=nv_sr_2)..

An hour in and it is brilliant! In fact, it isn't going to be long enough...  noooo:

Amazing! Just watch it!  :thumbsup:
eeek: it was only released yesterday

Gets a whole range of reviews.  How does Depp handle a non Depp like role?

He is sensational! Brilliant character acting...
Ta  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 20, 2019, 05:51:01 PM
Watching Early Man (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4701724/?ref_=nv_sr_2?ref_=nv_sr_2)... happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 20, 2019, 06:44:23 PM
Is it half term then ?  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 20, 2019, 06:59:20 PM
Is it half term then ?  lol:

 lol: lol: lol:

It was utterly brilliant!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 20, 2019, 07:01:47 PM
Watching Early Man (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4701724/?ref_=nv_sr_2?ref_=nv_sr_2)... happy001
Haven't you got a road to go and jump up and down on so Miss D wins the sweepstake?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 20, 2019, 07:05:03 PM
Is it half term then ?  lol:

 lol: lol: lol:

It was utterly brilliant!  :thumbsup:
rubschin:  I found it a funny short story dragged out a tad too long.  OK but not worth giving up a UB40 concert for
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on May 21, 2019, 04:44:20 PM
Spy Game (Redford and Pitt) 

Tense  NickSick
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 25, 2019, 05:46:34 PM
Watching The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6412452/?ref_=tt_urv)...  cloud9:

"Your first time?" happy002
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 26, 2019, 05:17:19 AM
Watching The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6412452/?ref_=tt_urv)...  cloud9:

"Your first time?" happy002



happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 30, 2019, 11:19:12 PM
Just finished listening to the Audible dramatisation of the William Gibson screenplay for Alien 3. All I have to say is why the hell didn't Fox use this for the film instead of choosing that godawful mess they ended up with instead.

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 31, 2019, 03:37:20 AM
Just finished listening to the Audible dramatisation of the William Gibson screenplay for Alien 3. All I have to say is why the hell didn't Fox use this for the film instead of choosing that godawful mess they ended up with instead.

shrugs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 31, 2019, 12:27:57 PM
Just finished listening to the Audible dramatisation of the William Gibson screenplay for Alien 3. All I have to say is why the hell didn't Fox use this for the film instead of choosing that godawful mess they ended up with instead.

shrugs:

Back when they were making Alien 3 there were a number of different screenplays in the running, Gibson's one was far superior to the utter shite they ended up with because it actually made sense as a follow on and would have spawned a far more interesting storyline going forward. Instead they went ahead and greenlit a film so bad that the director has publicly tried to remove himself from it afterwards.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 31, 2019, 12:58:42 PM
Just finished listening to the Audible dramatisation of the William Gibson screenplay for Alien 3. All I have to say is why the hell didn't Fox use this for the film instead of choosing that godawful mess they ended up with instead.

shrugs:

Back when they were making Alien 3 there were a number of different screenplays in the running, Gibson's one was far superior to the utter shite they ended up with because it actually made sense as a follow on and would have spawned a far more interesting storyline going forward. Instead they went ahead and greenlit a film so bad that the director has publicly tried to remove himself from it afterwards.

tl:dr  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 31, 2019, 01:59:05 PM
Got some great movies lined up but going to watch Er ist wieder da (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4176826/?ref_=rvi_tt) again tonight...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on May 31, 2019, 02:08:26 PM
Got some great movies lined up but going to watch Er ist wieder da (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4176826/?ref_=rvi_tt) again tonight...  cloud9:

Predictive text..... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on May 31, 2019, 05:00:05 PM
He's being cultured i fink  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 31, 2019, 06:42:26 PM
Actually it's a candidate for 'the list'.  A daft but amusing premise
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 31, 2019, 06:52:10 PM
Got some great movies lined up but going to watch Er ist wieder da (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4176826/?ref_=rvi_tt) again tonight...  cloud9:

Sensational!  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 27, 2019, 11:04:01 PM
This is showing next Sunday and it looks interesting, as long as I'm not working I think I'll have a wander down.

http://youtu.be/GaynFMDdNsk (http://youtu.be/GaynFMDdNsk)

Already booked a day off and a ticket for this later on in the year.

http://youtu.be/gIUIefO_2x0 (http://youtu.be/gIUIefO_2x0)

I've wanted to see the Ride of the Valkyries scene on a big screen since I first saw this as a kid.  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 28, 2019, 03:49:57 AM

I've wanted to see the Ride of the Valkyries scene on a big screen since I first saw this as a kid.  cloud9:

I went to see it at the cinema for that scene - I was supposed to be watching a girlfriend in a stage show at the time...  redface:

To be honest, I wished afters that I'd watched the girlfriend...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 29, 2019, 05:24:36 PM
Watching Stockholm (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6474040/?ref_=nv_sr_5?ref_=nv_sr_5)....  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 29, 2019, 06:28:02 PM
Watching Stockholm (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6474040/?ref_=nv_sr_5?ref_=nv_sr_5)....  cloud9:

Excellent!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on June 29, 2019, 07:56:45 PM
Watching Stockholm (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6474040/?ref_=nv_sr_5?ref_=nv_sr_5)....  cloud9:

Excellent!  :thumbsup:
Is that the film where they won’t let you escape until you say you love it?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 30, 2019, 05:46:34 PM
Watching The Hummingbird Project (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6866224/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on June 30, 2019, 06:02:41 PM
Watching Stockholm (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6474040/?ref_=nv_sr_5?ref_=nv_sr_5)....  cloud9:

Excellent!  :thumbsup:
Is that the film where they won’t let you escape until you say you love it?

 drumroll:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Darwins Selection on June 30, 2019, 11:37:09 PM
Watching Stockholm (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6474040/?ref_=nv_sr_5?ref_=nv_sr_5)....  cloud9:

Excellent!  :thumbsup:
Is that the film where they won’t let you escape until you say you love it?

 drumroll:
drumroll: drumroll:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 01, 2019, 11:50:16 AM
Watched the Ivan Ortega early re-edit of The Last Jedi. It has more of the feel of the original trilogy instead of the 'subverting expextations' shite that Rian Johnson tried to peddle to the fans and once he gets the additional footage filmed that he is intending to add in for the final edit it will be spot on. If Kennedy and the rest of the Lucasfilm senior management had any sense they would hire him on to try and fix the mess that the more recent films have become as it shows what happens when a fan works on the franchise.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 10, 2019, 05:05:48 PM
Just watched Sometimes Always Never (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5068162/?ref_=rvi_tt) = awesome!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on July 10, 2019, 05:20:32 PM
Just watched Sometimes Always Never (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5068162/?ref_=rvi_tt) = awesome!  cloud9:
I'll dust off the Add to List button then
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 10, 2019, 05:22:11 PM
Just watched Sometimes Always Never (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5068162/?ref_=rvi_tt) = awesome!  cloud9:
I'll dust off the Add to List button then

IMHO it is amazebugs!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on July 10, 2019, 06:31:27 PM
Just watched Sometimes Always Never (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5068162/?ref_=rvi_tt) = awesome!  cloud9:
I'll dust off the Add to List button then

IMHO it is amazebugs!  :thumbsup:
No legal ways currently available to view it in the UK
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 22, 2019, 09:01:04 AM
Started listening to this on Audible last night, Dr Denis Leary writes a self help book. It's safe to say that while he may not be doing the hyperactive motormouth bit any more age hasn't mellowed Denis in the slightest and given what I've listened to so far I can pretty much guarantee that some people will take offence to a lot of what he says. That being said I'm hoping he records the other 2 in the series as well.  Thumbs:

This is part of the introduction

http://youtu.be/GDHHkvnTQnY (http://youtu.be/GDHHkvnTQnY)

https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Why-We-Suck-Audiobook/B079VW5QY1 (https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Why-We-Suck-Audiobook/B079VW5QY1)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 02, 2019, 07:07:31 PM
Just watched Trial by Fire (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3263946/?ref_=rvi_tt)...

 eeek: eeek: eeek:

worthy:

 sad24:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 03, 2019, 05:51:13 PM
Watching Hotel Mumbai (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5461944/?ref_=nv_sr_2?ref_=nv_sr_2)...  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on August 03, 2019, 08:13:42 PM
Watching Hotel Mumbai (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5461944/?ref_=nv_sr_2?ref_=nv_sr_2)...  eeek:
barrel of laughs it won't be

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 15, 2019, 04:30:49 PM
Watching Apollo 11 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8760684/?ref_=nv_sr_2?ref_=nv_sr_2)...

 eeek: eeek: eeek:

worthy:

 cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:

Quote from: IMDB Reviewer
Todd Douglas Miller's documentary Apollo 11 is a rich buffet of restored footage, clever image juxtaposition, and ingenious lip reading. There is SO MUCH newly-released footage, one gets the impression that 1/4 of the mission weight must've been cameras and film! Where have these images been for fifty years? There's no narration... just sounds and voices from the mission, peppered with occasional contemporaneous commentary from Walter Cronkite's legendary broadcasts. The film is a beautiful, visceral thrill ride, lovingly constructed, without aggrandizement... yet emotions soar. This is what America once was, and what it could be again, and I absolutely do not mean that in any jingoistic sense.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 17, 2019, 05:40:12 PM
Just watched Arctic (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6820256/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1).... Epic!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on August 17, 2019, 06:23:53 PM
Just watched Arctic (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6820256/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1).... Epic!  :thumbsup:

Don't believe a word you say now after Rocket man ............. noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 17, 2019, 06:32:32 PM
Just watched Arctic (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6820256/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1).... Epic!  :thumbsup:

Don't believe a word you say now after Rocket man ............. noooo:

 sad32: sad32: sad32:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 18, 2019, 09:25:20 AM
Just watched Arctic (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6820256/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1).... Epic!  :thumbsup:

Don't believe a word you say now after Rocket man ............. noooo:

 sad32: sad32: sad32:

Call me a cynic but I think that Apey doth protesteth too much and actually really enjoyed that film....  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 18, 2019, 12:11:39 PM
Just watched Arctic (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6820256/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1).... Epic!  :thumbsup:

Don't believe a word you say now after Rocket man ............. noooo:

 sad32: sad32: sad32:

Call me a cynic but I think that Apey doth protesteth too much and actually really enjoyed that film....  rubschin:

Yarp, I reckon he got Misty to buy him the DVD!  ;)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on August 18, 2019, 03:34:31 PM
Just watched Arctic (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6820256/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1).... Epic!  :thumbsup:

Don't believe a word you say now after Rocket man ............. noooo:

 sad32: sad32: sad32:

Call me a cynic but I think that Apey doth protesteth too much and actually really enjoyed that film....  rubschin:

Yarp, I reckon he got Misty to buy him the DVD!  ;)

I am currently arguing on FB about how shit Rocketman was ... cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on August 18, 2019, 04:06:07 PM
Just watched Arctic (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6820256/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1).... Epic!  :thumbsup:

Don't believe a word you say now after Rocket man ............. noooo:

 sad32: sad32: sad32:

Call me a cynic but I think that Apey doth protesteth too much and actually really enjoyed that film....  rubschin:

Yarp, I reckon he got Misty to buy him the DVD!  ;)

I am currently arguing on FB about how shit Rocketman was ... cussing:

BM.. point:

The general view on FB ...is that "obviously Rocketman ..is a film for girls"

 whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 18, 2019, 04:23:50 PM
Just watched Arctic (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6820256/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1).... Epic!  :thumbsup:

Don't believe a word you say now after Rocket man ............. noooo:

 sad32: sad32: sad32:

Call me a cynic but I think that Apey doth protesteth too much and actually really enjoyed that film....  rubschin:

Yarp, I reckon he got Misty to buy him the DVD!  ;)

I am currently arguing on FB about how shit Rocketman was ... cussing:

BM.. point:

The general view on FB ...is that "obviously Rocketman ..is a film for girls"

 whistle:

 sad24:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 18, 2019, 04:52:02 PM
Just watching Song for Marion (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1047011/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)...

Quite possibly the worst filum evah...  noooo:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on August 18, 2019, 05:02:20 PM
Just watching Song for Marion (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1047011/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)...

Quite possibly the worst filum evah...  noooo:

DON@T BELIEVE YOU...........
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on August 18, 2019, 05:11:54 PM
Just watching Song for Marion (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1047011/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)...

Quite possibly the worst filum evah...  noooo:

DON@T BELIEVE YOU...........

Oh I do

Quote
Plot
Arthur Harris is the grumpy husband of Marion, who is terminally ill yet continues to participate with enthusiasm at her local seniors' choir, The OAP'Z. The choirmaster is a young teacher, Elizabeth who is preparing the choir to enter a local musical choir competition called "Shadow Song". Arthur is also estranged from his son, James. Marion's health deteriorates over time until one night when she dies in her sleep. Arthur initially takes this loss severely and cuts himself from his family and the choir. Eventually he agrees to take Marion's place in the choir. The transition proves to be a challenge for Arthur thanks to the unconventional songbook that includes racier songs such as Salt-N-Pepa's "Let's Talk About Sex" and Motörhead's "Ace of Spades". However he grows to enjoy spending time in the choir.

On the eve of the competition, Arthur has an argument with James in a failed attempt to rebuild their relationship . . .
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 18, 2019, 05:23:05 PM
Just watching Song for Marion (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1047011/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)...

Quite possibly the worst filum evah...  noooo:

DON@T BELIEVE YOU...........

Finished... it IS the worst filum evah...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 19, 2019, 05:55:50 PM
Just watched The Secret Life of Pets 2 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5113040/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)... The best filum evah...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on August 19, 2019, 09:07:18 PM
Fickle film reviews inc  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 19, 2019, 11:14:21 PM
Fickle film reviews inc  lol:

Be fair Miss D, at BM's advanced age he can't remember the last time he called a film the best one evah  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 20, 2019, 03:25:20 AM
Fickle film reviews inc  lol:

 lol: lol: lol: redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on August 20, 2019, 09:32:40 AM
Fickle film reviews inc  lol:
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 20, 2019, 05:41:52 PM
Just watched Storm Boy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3340446/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

Excellent! (C) Fickle Film Reviews Inc.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on August 20, 2019, 06:18:30 PM
Just watched Storm Boy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3340446/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

Excellent! (C) Fickle Film Reviews Inc.
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on August 20, 2019, 06:55:56 PM
Just watched Storm Boy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3340446/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

Excellent! (C) Fickle Film Reviews Inc.

Do you actually just sit and watch films ........... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 20, 2019, 07:09:30 PM
Just watched Storm Boy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3340446/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

Excellent! (C) Fickle Film Reviews Inc.

Do you actually just sit and watch films ........... rubschin:

LL figured it's one of the easiest ways to keep him out of trouble....  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 21, 2019, 04:31:28 AM
Just watched Storm Boy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3340446/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)...

Excellent! (C) Fickle Film Reviews Inc.

Do you actually just sit and watch films ........... rubschin:

Um...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 21, 2019, 11:31:09 PM
Customer review earlier tonight for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Quote from: Customer
Talk, talk, talk, talk, talk, talk, getting bored, talk, talk, talk, ULTRA VIOLENCE JESUS CHRIST I THINK I'M GOING TO BE SICK!!!

So out of curiosity I suck my head in the screen when I heard screaming...

Whoever said that people mellow with age never met Tarantino. That scene made Kill Bill look like the bloody tellytubbies  eeek:

At least half the audience was cringing, covering their eyes or looking away.

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on August 21, 2019, 11:36:02 PM
Customer review earlier tonight for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Quote from: Customer
Talk, talk, talk, talk, talk, talk, getting bored, talk, talk, talk, ULTRA VIOLENCE JESUS CHRIST I THINK I'M GOING TO BE SICK!!!

So out of curiosity I suck my head in the screen when I heard screaming...

Whoever said that people mellow with age never met Tarantino. That scene made Kill Bill look like the bloody tellytubbies  eeek:

At least half the audience was cringing, covering their eyes or looking away.

BM "dancing video" got the same reaction ... noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 21, 2019, 11:39:29 PM
Customer review earlier tonight for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Quote from: Customer
Talk, talk, talk, talk, talk, talk, getting bored, talk, talk, talk, ULTRA VIOLENCE JESUS CHRIST I THINK I'M GOING TO BE SICK!!!

So out of curiosity I suck my head in the screen when I heard screaming...

Whoever said that people mellow with age never met Tarantino. That scene made Kill Bill look like the bloody tellytubbies  eeek:

At least half the audience was cringing, covering their eyes or looking away.

BM "dancing video" got the same reaction ... noooo:

You mean this one...  whistle:

Embarrassing Dad dancing (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfskTWtU20Q#ws)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 22, 2019, 03:21:59 AM
Customer review earlier tonight for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Quote from: Customer
Talk, talk, talk, talk, talk, talk, getting bored, talk, talk, talk, ULTRA VIOLENCE JESUS CHRIST I THINK I'M GOING TO BE SICK!!!

So out of curiosity I suck my head in the screen when I heard screaming...

Whoever said that people mellow with age never met Tarantino. That scene made Kill Bill look like the bloody tellytubbies  eeek:

At least half the audience was cringing, covering their eyes or looking away.

Koool!  :thumbsup: Looking forward to watching it!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 24, 2019, 06:55:04 PM
Just watched The Commuter. (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1590193/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)..

Wurst filum evah...  noooo:

But redeemed by some excellent CGI...  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 24, 2019, 10:46:42 PM
Just watched The Commuter. (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1590193/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)..

Wurst filum since the last one that I can't remember the name of...  noooo:

But redeemed by some excellent CGI...  :thumbsup:

 whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 25, 2019, 03:43:06 AM
Just watched The Commuter. (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1590193/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)..

Wurst filum since the last one that I can't remember the name of...  noooo:

But redeemed by some excellent CGI...  :thumbsup:

 whistle:


(https://i.postimg.cc/jwRkzQyT/7eb576a91e5dfe8734dc22154521a9d9.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jwRkzQyT)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 25, 2019, 04:44:54 AM
Just watched The Commuter. (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1590193/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)..

Wurst filum since the last one that I can't remember the name of...  noooo:

But redeemed by some excellent CGI...  :thumbsup:

 whistle:


(https://i.postimg.cc/jwRkzQyT/7eb576a91e5dfe8734dc22154521a9d9.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/jwRkzQyT)

While my hair doesn't stand up like that I can certainly see the resemblance between you and Homer...  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 09, 2019, 05:30:03 PM
Just watched Low Tide (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7434324/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Excellent low budget movie...  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 09, 2019, 07:26:26 PM
Just watched Low Tide (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7434324/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Excellent low budget movie...  :thumbsup:
It's not even been released yet  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on September 09, 2019, 10:30:03 PM
Just watched Low Tide (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7434324/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Excellent low budget movie...  :thumbsup:

Big budget ..High Tide .... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 10, 2019, 03:36:24 AM
Just watched Low Tide (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7434324/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Excellent low budget movie...  :thumbsup:
It's not even been released yet  eeek:

Hasn't it...?  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 10, 2019, 06:27:40 PM
Just watched Yesterday (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8079248/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Sensational!1,000,000  cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on September 10, 2019, 06:50:37 PM
Just watched Yesterday (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8079248/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Sensational!1,000,000  cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:

When ...... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 10, 2019, 06:57:36 PM
Just watched Yesterday (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8079248/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Sensational!1,000,000  cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:

When ...... rubschin:

facepalm:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 28, 2019, 02:29:08 AM
Just had a staff screening of Labyrinth at work, God that took me back. This strange Muppets/Alice in Pythonland (it was written by Terry Jones) cross has Jennifer Connelly's character wishing her younger brother into the clutches of David Bowie's Goblin King and she only has scant hours to rescue him from the castle at the end of the Labyrinth. It's a kid's film, so don't expect huge amounts of suspense and thrills but it is still an enjoyable piece of fantasy fun and you can see just how much Bowie was enjoying himself through the film. The songs Bowie wrote may not be to everyone's taste but they fit in well with the film.

https://youtu.be/dDkp7GysvbY

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on September 28, 2019, 01:53:24 PM
Just had a staff screening of Labyrinth at work, God that took me back. This strange Muppets/Alice in Pythonland (it was written by Terry Jones) cross has Jennifer Connelly's character wishing her younger brother into the clutches of David Bowie's Goblin King and she only has scant hours to rescue him from the castle at the end of the Labyrinth. It's a kid's film, so don't expect huge amounts of suspense and thrills but it is still an enjoyable piece of fantasy fun and you can see just how much Bowie was enjoying himself through the film. The songs Bowie wrote may not be to everyone's taste but they fit in well with the film.

https://youtu.be/dDkp7GysvbY

 cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 28, 2019, 06:11:24 PM
Just watched Midsommar (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8772262/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  eeek:

Utterly bizarre but strangely compelling for 2½ hours...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 28, 2019, 07:54:26 PM
Just watched Midsommar (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8772262/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  eeek:

Utterly bizarre but strangely compelling for 2½ hours...  rubschin:

is it all about some murdars?


Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on September 28, 2019, 10:53:50 PM
Just watched Midsommar (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8772262/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  eeek:

Utterly bizarre but strangely compelling for 2½ hours...  rubschin:

is it all about some murdars?

 drumroll:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 29, 2019, 04:15:05 AM
Just watched Midsommar (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8772262/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  eeek:

Utterly bizarre but strangely compelling for 2½ hours...  rubschin:

is it all about some murdars?

It is!  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on September 29, 2019, 02:44:39 PM
Just watched Midsommar (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8772262/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  eeek:

Utterly bizarre but strangely compelling for 2½ hours...  rubschin:

About summer in UK then .. Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 29, 2019, 03:05:56 PM
Just watched Midsommar (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8772262/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)...  eeek:

Utterly bizarre but strangely compelling for 2½ hours...  rubschin:

About summer in UK then .. Thumbs:

facepalm:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 15, 2019, 06:04:34 PM
Just watched... nah it was shite...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on October 15, 2019, 06:27:27 PM
Just watched... nah it was shite...  noooo:

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on November 27, 2019, 11:28:10 AM
Finished another audiobook last night. This time it was Six Bravo Zero by Damien Lewis (no not the actor). It's a corking Boy's Own true story of a 60 man special forces squadron being hunted by 100,000 Iraqi soldiers during the second Iraq war. Well worth a listen. Was so impressed I've started another one of his now, Churchill's Secret Warriors.  :thumbsup:

https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Zero-Six-Bravo-Audiobook/B00INEU90G?qid=1574854049&sr=1-2&pf_rd_p=c6e316b8-14da-418d-8f91-b3cad83c5183&pf_rd_r=KCQA3YP3CS1FGKCM73P0&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_2
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 27, 2019, 12:08:40 PM
Finished another audiobook last night. This time it was Six Bravo Zero by Damien Lewis (no not the actor). It's a corking Boy's Own true story of a 60 man special forces squadron being hunted by 100,000 Iraqi soldiers during the second Iraq war. Well worth a listen. Was so impressed I've started another one of his now, Churchill's Secret Warriors.  :thumbsup:

https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Zero-Six-Bravo-Audiobook/B00INEU90G?qid=1574854049&sr=1-2&pf_rd_p=c6e316b8-14da-418d-8f91-b3cad83c5183&pf_rd_r=KCQA3YP3CS1FGKCM73P0&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_2

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on December 03, 2019, 07:54:01 AM
Part way through Churchill's Secret Warriors and so far it's been a corking recounting of events. So far it's covered Operation Postmaster and the Maid Honour force, the formation of the Small Scale Raiding Force prior to the disaster of Operation Aquatint and the loss of its commanding officer, Major Gus March-Phillips.

Overall it's well worth a listen.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2019, 07:57:57 AM
Started watching The Irishman (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1302006/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) last night... Absolutely bleddy excellent!  :thumbsup:

I say 'started' as it is 3½ hours long! Watched 2 and will finish tonight...  cloud9:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 03, 2019, 02:22:44 PM
Started watching The Irishman (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1302006/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) last night... Absolutely bleddy excellent!  :thumbsup:

I say 'started' as it is 3½ hours long! Watched 2 and will finish tonight...  cloud9:

Miss T watched it last night too.......... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2019, 02:23:20 PM
Started watching The Irishman (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1302006/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) last night... Absolutely bleddy excellent!  :thumbsup:

I say 'started' as it is 3½ hours long! Watched 2 and will finish tonight...  cloud9:

Miss T watched it last night too.......... rubschin:

Ohh...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 03, 2019, 02:24:49 PM
Started watching The Irishman (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1302006/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) last night... Absolutely bleddy excellent!  :thumbsup:

I say 'started' as it is 3½ hours long! Watched 2 and will finish tonight...  cloud9:

Miss T watched it last night too.......... rubschin:

Ohh...  redface:

I was doing research ..... whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2019, 06:47:41 PM
Started watching The Irishman (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1302006/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) last night... Absolutely bleddy excellent!  :thumbsup:

I say 'started' as it is 3½ hours long! Watched 2 and will finish tonight...  cloud9:

Just finished!

Amazing, incredible cast, brilliant acting, superb settings and a great story!
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on December 03, 2019, 10:34:28 PM
That's my viewing plans for this weekend  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 04, 2019, 05:56:59 AM
That's my viewing plans for this weekend  :thumbsup:

You won't regret it!

I shall watch it again soon, and probably in one sitting too!

De Niro, Pacino and Pesci are amazebugs! worthy:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 10, 2019, 07:14:42 PM
Just watched Judy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7549996/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_6)... sensational... worthy:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 10, 2019, 08:19:24 PM
Just watched Judy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7549996/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_6)... sensational... worthy:

Girly good or good ...... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 10, 2019, 08:21:27 PM
Just watched Judy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7549996/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_6)... sensational... worthy:

Girly good or good ...... rubschin:

Ummm... redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 10, 2019, 09:03:28 PM
Just watched Judy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7549996/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_6)... sensational... worthy:

Girly good or good ...... rubschin:

Ummm... redface:

Thought so........ noooo:

*passes on to Miss T *......
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 10, 2019, 09:19:32 PM
I bet Zellweger is her reliable excellent self, the script perfect, the production lavish and the direction precise

but

I remember it at the time.  That final phase of Garland's life was just god awful for her and anyone watching.  Dead before she was 50.  I can't see any reason why I'd watch that film anymore than a video of Joplin's final fix

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 11, 2019, 06:47:47 AM
I bet Zellweger is her reliable excellent self, the script perfect, the production lavish and the direction precise

Yes!  cloud9:

but

I remember it at the time.  That final phase of Garland's life was just god awful for her and anyone watching.  Dead before she was 50.  I can't see any reason why I'd watch that film anymore than a video of Joplin's final fix

It is quite a fascinating insight to her early life too actually but, each to their own...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on December 11, 2019, 03:55:01 PM
I want to see it ....when I don't have to pay for it :-)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 11, 2019, 03:55:35 PM
I want to see it ....when I don't have to pay for it :-)

 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on December 11, 2019, 04:02:23 PM
Oh joy, I'm working the close the night we have the midnight screening of the new Disney Star Wars derivative pile of shite film. So I can either jump into the screen and watch it on the night or get a free pass to a different screening.......[apathetic sarcasm]Yay[/apathetic sarcasm].

Review will follow next week.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on December 11, 2019, 04:33:16 PM
Bought Miss I the collected poems of Simon Armitage for her birthday, like cloud9:

I am reading Inside the Neolithic Mind  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on December 11, 2019, 04:50:11 PM
I am pleased for you both   lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 11, 2019, 04:52:06 PM
Bought Miss I the collected poems of Simon Armitage for her birthday, like cloud9:

I am reading Inside the Neolithic Mind  :thumbsup:

How lovely...  inane:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on December 11, 2019, 05:49:35 PM
 cloud9: 

 cloud9:I highly recommend both  :thumbsup:
























Except for BM. It must be hard to read when you have to move your lips over the big words
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 11, 2019, 06:23:21 PM
Bought Miss I the collected poems of Simon Armitage for her birthday, like cloud9:

I am reading Inside the Neolithic Mind  :thumbsup:

How lovely...  inane:

Is this about the "bog" bloke ...... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Nick on December 11, 2019, 06:37:00 PM
No, dear

I am surrounded by idiots  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 11, 2019, 06:48:29 PM
Bought Miss I the collected poems of Simon Armitage for her birthday, like cloud9:

I am reading Inside the Neolithic Mind  :thumbsup:

How lovely...  inane:

Is this about the "bog" bloke ...... rubschin:

happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 11, 2019, 11:29:55 PM
Bought Miss I the collected poems of Simon Armitage for her birthday, like cloud9:

I am reading Inside the Neolithic Mind  :thumbsup:

How lovely...  inane:

Is this about the "bog" bloke ...... rubschin:

happy001
lol: lol: lol:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 19, 2019, 07:30:09 PM
Just watched Yuli (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7666250/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Excellent!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 19, 2019, 07:36:10 PM
Just watched Yuli (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7666250/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Excellent!  :thumbsup:

Sounds a bit of a gayer film .......... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 19, 2019, 07:36:57 PM
Just watched Yuli (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7666250/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Excellent!  :thumbsup:

Sounds a bit of a gayer film .......... rubschin:

It is a bit gayer...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 19, 2019, 07:42:00 PM
Just watched Yuli (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7666250/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Excellent!  :thumbsup:
Ballet eh?   Gayer:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 19, 2019, 07:44:49 PM
Just watched Yuli (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7666250/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Excellent!  :thumbsup:
Ballet eh?   Gayer:

Yes...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 19, 2019, 08:44:20 PM
Just watched Yuli (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7666250/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Excellent!  :thumbsup:
Ballet eh?   Gayer:

Yes...  redface:
Of all the various recognised forms of art it's the one I have never understood
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 19, 2019, 08:47:04 PM
Just watched Yuli (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7666250/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Excellent!  :thumbsup:
Ballet eh?   Gayer:

Yes...  redface:
Of all the various recognised forms of art it's the one I have never understood

Coz it is not .... noooo:  just dancing ...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 20, 2019, 07:57:48 PM
Just watched Uncut Gems (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5727208/?ref_=rvi_tt)... Shite...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 20, 2019, 08:44:07 PM
Did you ever watch January Man?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 20, 2019, 09:02:21 PM
Did you ever watch January Man?

TMJs........
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 21, 2019, 05:57:15 AM
Did you ever watch January Man?

Not yet...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 21, 2019, 11:31:22 AM
Did you ever watch January Man?

Not yet...
Well it is still December
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 21, 2019, 05:24:30 PM
Did you ever watch January Man?

Not yet...
Well it is still December

Watching tonight...  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 21, 2019, 07:25:55 PM
Did you ever watch January Man?

Not yet...
Well it is still December

Watching tonight...  :thumbsup:

Well that was terrible...  noooo:

It was like a cross between an old episode of Columbo and and old episode of Banacek... With a moustache...  noooo:

1½ hours of my life that I'm not getting back...  evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 21, 2019, 07:28:05 PM
Moves £10 from left to right pocket
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 21, 2019, 07:29:40 PM
Moves £10 from left to right pocket

Only ten?  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 21, 2019, 07:33:37 PM
Moves £10 from left to right pocket

Only ten?  eeek:
Cutbacks, just had to pay off the credit cards from the holiday  cry:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 21, 2019, 07:34:30 PM
Moves £10 from left to right pocket

Only ten?  eeek:
Cutbacks, just had to pay off the credit cards from the holiday  cry:

Ah... pathead:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 22, 2019, 06:10:14 PM
Just watched Jojo Rabbit (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2584384/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) - unique and sensational!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 22, 2019, 07:11:03 PM
Just watched Jojo Rabbit (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2584384/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) - unique and sensational!  cloud9:

Not what I was thinking ..
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 22, 2019, 07:13:32 PM
Just watched Jojo Rabbit (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2584384/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) - unique and sensational!  cloud9:

Not what I was thinking ..

I'm sure... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on December 22, 2019, 07:38:32 PM
Just watched Jojo Rabbit (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2584384/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) - unique and sensational!  cloud9:

Not what I was thinking ..

 lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 23, 2019, 07:35:51 PM
Just watched Marriage Story (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7653254/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Sensational!  :thumbsup:

And wonderful to see Alan Alda in a great part!  cloud9:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 24, 2019, 04:25:09 PM
Just watched Marriage Story (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7653254/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Sensational!  :thumbsup:

And wonderful to see Alan Alda in a great part!  cloud9:

Very festive ...... noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 24, 2019, 06:12:43 PM
Just watched Carol (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2402927/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_10) - brilliant!  cloud9:


Plus lesbosex...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 24, 2019, 07:52:41 PM
Do NOT WASTE time ..watching Dilema ...with Vince Vaughan ...total shite ..... noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 24, 2019, 08:04:24 PM
Do NOT WASTE time ..watching Dilema ...with Vince Vaughan ...total shite ..... noooo:

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on December 26, 2019, 09:38:33 PM
Star Wars - Rise of Skywalker.

Star Wars fans: "The Last Jedi ruined the franchise...!"
JarJar Abrams: "Hold my beer....."

TL:DR That's 2 and a half hours of my life I'll never get back again.

Given the many leaks that have been released (yes it's true, they decided that Palpatine somehow managed to survive being hit with his own lightning, thrown down a bloody great big shaft and then blown up with the Death Star and has in fact been behind everything in the last 2 films) and the mess that Rian Johnson left the plot in with The Last Jedi I wasn't expecting to see a masterpiece and I have to admit JarJar Abrams did deliver. Now the film does have some good points, it looks great and does have some really impressive set pieces but the plot (or lack of one) really lets it down. In all honesty I think the film should have been named Raiders of the Lost McGuffin with the way they had the search for the mystical device needed to find the lost planet they need to get to (go to planet, find clue, Kylo arrives, run - rinse and repeat). Then there are the plot holes...................and there are a hell of a lot of them. So many in fact that I can't mention any of them without giving way what little plot there is. 

Strip out all of the Star Wars material and you would end up with a half watchable Roger Corman B Movie.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 27, 2019, 01:46:22 PM
Star Wars - Rise of Skywalker.

Star Wars fans: "The Last Jedi ruined the franchise...!"
JarJar Abrams: "Hold my beer....."

TL:DR That's 2 and a half hours of my life I'll never get back again.

Given the many leaks that have been released (yes it's true, they decided that Palpatine somehow managed to survive being hit with his own lightning, thrown down a bloody great big shaft and then blown up with the Death Star and has in fact been behind everything in the last 2 films) and the mess that Rian Johnson left the plot in with The Last Jedi I wasn't expecting to see a masterpiece and I have to admit JarJar Abrams did deliver. Now the film does have some good points, it looks great and does have some really impressive set pieces but the plot (or lack of one) really lets it down. In all honesty I think the film should have been named Raiders of the Lost McGuffin with the way they had the search for the mystical device needed to find the lost planet they need to get to (go to planet, find clue, Kylo arrives, run - rinse and repeat). Then there are the plot holes...................and there are a hell of a lot of them. So many in fact that I can't mention any of them without giving way what little plot there is. 

Strip out all of the Star Wars material and you would end up with a half watchable Roger Corman B Movie.
Ta

Not surprised, very convergent with the professional reviews.  Shame really as episodes 4,5,1,3 and to an extent 7 were good plots (yes even despite Jar Jar Binks)   

I'll still likely go see it but not exactly rushing to book
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 27, 2019, 10:12:38 PM
Watching Mary Poppins Returns (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5028340/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...  redface:

Terrible...  noooo:
:thumbsup:

You bravely gave your time so we didn't have to suffer

Precisely!  :thumbsup:

It was awful...  noooo:

But how can it get reviews like this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/QH4bpd25/mp1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QH4bpd25)

And this...?
(https://i.postimg.cc/JssQKW8F/mp2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JssQKW8F)

It was a shocker...  noooo:
So it was on Sky so we just watched it being too bone idle to try for better.  Well I say 'watched' most of the time she was on her iPad and me the PC with occasional breaks to go get more collapso.  It takes a special ability to get a truly brilliant performance like that by Emily Blunt and still produce an utter mess like that D- film.  You were too kind in your review
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 04, 2020, 02:49:09 PM
Just watched A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3224458/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... worthy:

Sensational doesn't really cover it... Hanks and Rhys are incredible!  eeek:


Quote from: IMDB
A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood is a superb film and one of the most wonderful movie going experiences of my life. Mr. Tom Hanks gives what is nothing less than the performance of a lifetime. Simply incredible. Subtly and with artistry and sensitivity Mr. Hanks becomes Fred Rogers and it's as if the actor himself disappears. Beautifully written and wonderfully directed, this is a motion picture that will live in the hearts of audiences for generations to come. Tom Hanks will rip your heart out and return it to you filled with love and understanding. This is an historic acting accomplishment in a film that will become an instant classic.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 04, 2020, 03:00:18 PM
Watching Mary Poppins Returns (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5028340/?ref_=nv_sr_2)...  redface:

Terrible...  noooo:
:thumbsup:

You bravely gave your time so we didn't have to suffer

Precisely!  :thumbsup:

It was awful...  noooo:

But how can it get reviews like this:

(https://i.postimg.cc/QH4bpd25/mp1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QH4bpd25)

And this...?
(https://i.postimg.cc/JssQKW8F/mp2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/JssQKW8F)

It was a shocker...  noooo:
So it was on Sky so we just watched it being too bone idle to try for better.  Well I say 'watched' most of the time she was on her iPad and me the PC with occasional breaks to go get more collapso.  It takes a special ability to get a truly brilliant performance like that by Emily Blunt and still produce an utter mess like that D- film.  You were too kind in your review

Welcome to the 'wonderful' world of Disney. A land of rushed reboots, poor quality sequels and cash grab live action remakes in the frantic single minded quest to make quick money after spending an absolute fortune to acquire the Star Wars licence, Marvel and 20th Century Fox.  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 04, 2020, 03:00:59 PM
Just watched A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3224458/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... worthy:

Sensational doesn't really cover it... Hanks and Rhys are incredible!  eeek:


Quote from: IMDB
A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood is a superb film and one of the most wonderful movie going experiences of my life. Mr. Tom Hanks gives what is nothing less than the performance of a lifetime. Simply incredible. Subtly and with artistry and sensitivity Mr. Hanks becomes Fred Rogers and it's as if the actor himself disappears. Beautifully written and wonderfully directed, this is a motion picture that will live in the hearts of audiences for generations to come. Tom Hanks will rip your heart out and return it to you filled with love and understanding. This is an historic acting accomplishment in a film that will become an instant classic.

We are supposed to be getting it sometime soon so will add it to the watch list.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 04, 2020, 03:40:40 PM
Just watched A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3224458/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... worthy:

Sensational doesn't really cover it... Hanks and Rhys are incredible!  eeek:


Quote from: IMDB
A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood is a superb film and one of the most wonderful movie going experiences of my life. Mr. Tom Hanks gives what is nothing less than the performance of a lifetime. Simply incredible. Subtly and with artistry and sensitivity Mr. Hanks becomes Fred Rogers and it's as if the actor himself disappears. Beautifully written and wonderfully directed, this is a motion picture that will live in the hearts of audiences for generations to come. Tom Hanks will rip your heart out and return it to you filled with love and understanding. This is an historic acting accomplishment in a film that will become an instant classic.
:thumbsup:

Saw the trailer last week and thought 'bet that's good, because of Hanks'
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 04, 2020, 03:49:22 PM
Just watched A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3224458/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... worthy:

Sensational doesn't really cover it... Hanks and Rhys are incredible!  eeek:


Quote from: IMDB
A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood is a superb film and one of the most wonderful movie going experiences of my life. Mr. Tom Hanks gives what is nothing less than the performance of a lifetime. Simply incredible. Subtly and with artistry and sensitivity Mr. Hanks becomes Fred Rogers and it's as if the actor himself disappears. Beautifully written and wonderfully directed, this is a motion picture that will live in the hearts of audiences for generations to come. Tom Hanks will rip your heart out and return it to you filled with love and understanding. This is an historic acting accomplishment in a film that will become an instant classic.
:thumbsup:

Saw the trailer last week and thought 'bet that's good, because of Hanks'

He is amazing!

But he does look like he's had a bit of a stroke with his droopy right eye...  cry:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 04, 2020, 06:36:28 PM
Just watched Ford v Ferrari or Le Mans '66 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1950186/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Sensational!

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 04, 2020, 08:04:38 PM
Just watched Ford v Ferrari or Le Mans '66 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1950186/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Sensational!

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 04, 2020, 08:28:35 PM
Just watched Ford v Ferrari or Le Mans '66 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1950186/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Sensational!

 rubschin:
rubschin: rubschin:

Think I'll wait for it to come on Sky.  I remember those races almost like they were yesterday and Caroll Shelby was such a great I think I'd hate to see him portrayed by a mere actor
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 06, 2020, 07:47:30 PM
Just watched Knives Out (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8946378/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Very good!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 06, 2020, 07:50:27 PM
Just watched Knives Out (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8946378/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Very good!  :thumbsup:

 rubschin:

Might give it a try tomorrow ..On your recommendation ..
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 06, 2020, 07:50:55 PM
Just watched Knives Out (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8946378/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Very good!  :thumbsup:

 rubschin:

Might give it a try tomorrow ..On your recommendation ..

 scared2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 06, 2020, 08:21:09 PM
Just watched Knives Out (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8946378/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Very good!  :thumbsup:

 rubschin:

Might give it a try tomorrow ..On your recommendation ..
So mine didn't count  evil:

But yes watch it.  It's different and hugely enjoyable
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 06, 2020, 09:23:30 PM
Just watched Knives Out (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8946378/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Very good!  :thumbsup:

 rubschin:

Might give it a try tomorrow ..On your recommendation ..
So mine didn't count  evil:

But yes watch it.  It's different and hugely enjoyable

 redface:


Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 07, 2020, 07:11:03 PM
Just watched Fisherman's Friends (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1648186/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) - excellent!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 07, 2020, 07:23:11 PM
Just watched Fisherman's Friends (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1648186/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) - excellent!  cloud9:

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 07, 2020, 09:11:55 PM
Just watched Fisherman's Friends (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1648186/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) - excellent!  cloud9:

Well I've followed your advice but not a lot of action or dialogue so far  rubschin:

(https://www.fishermansfriend.com/media/867929/ff_oes_580x420.png)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 07, 2020, 09:25:16 PM
Star Wars - Rise of Skywalker.

Star Wars fans: "The Last Jedi ruined the franchise...!"
JarJar Abrams: "Hold my beer....."

TL:DR That's 2 and a half hours of my life I'll never get back again.

Given the many leaks that have been released (yes it's true, they decided that Palpatine somehow managed to survive being hit with his own lightning, thrown down a bloody great big shaft and then blown up with the Death Star and has in fact been behind everything in the last 2 films) and the mess that Rian Johnson left the plot in with The Last Jedi I wasn't expecting to see a masterpiece and I have to admit JarJar Abrams did deliver. Now the film does have some good points, it looks great and does have some really impressive set pieces but the plot (or lack of one) really lets it down. In all honesty I think the film should have been named Raiders of the Lost McGuffin with the way they had the search for the mystical device needed to find the lost planet they need to get to (go to planet, find clue, Kylo arrives, run - rinse and repeat). Then there are the plot holes...................and there are a hell of a lot of them. So many in fact that I can't mention any of them without giving way what little plot there is. 

Strip out all of the Star Wars material and you would end up with a half watchable Roger Corman B Movie.
Ta

Not surprised, very convergent with the professional reviews.  Shame really as episodes 4,5,1,3 and to an extent 7 were good plots (yes even despite Jar Jar Binks)   

I'll still likely go see it but not exactly rushing to book
So finally saw it today.  I'll give it a B (aka should have waited til it was free on Sky) Amazingly Mrs K gives it an A  noooo:

As Meister says, the visuals are very good, I'll even disagree with Meister and say the basic plot isn't bad but the dialogue just does not work especially as several of the actors (Ridley, Grant and Diarmid excepted) put in C- performances.  Some neat cameo performances though.  Like a lot of films it should have been 20 minutes shorter, its two hour 20 minutes run time seemed like 4 hours and I swear I briefly nodded off a couple of times

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 09, 2020, 08:22:32 PM
Started to watch The Lighthouse (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7984734/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) but couldn't get into it...

Switched to Clown (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1780798/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) which was weird but strangely watchable...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 13, 2020, 07:10:49 PM
Just watched The Aeronauts (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6141246/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Utterly terrible...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 13, 2020, 07:34:07 PM
Just watched The Aeronauts (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6141246/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Utterly terrible...  noooo:
Went down like a lead balloon you say  ;)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 13, 2020, 07:47:29 PM
Just watched The Aeronauts (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6141246/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Utterly terrible...  noooo:
Went down like a lead balloon you say  ;)

Indeed... Not worth what I paid for it...  ;)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 14, 2020, 02:49:15 AM
Just watched The Aeronauts (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6141246/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Utterly terrible...  noooo:
Went down like a lead balloon you say  ;)

Indeed... Not worth what I paid for it...  ;)

It's not even an accurate depiction of what happened. Amelia Wren never existed. Glaisher went up in the balloon with Henry Coxwell.  cussing:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 14, 2020, 06:00:09 AM
Just watched The Aeronauts (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6141246/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Utterly terrible...  noooo:
Went down like a lead balloon you say  ;)

Indeed... Not worth what I paid for it...  ;)

It's not even an accurate depiction of what happened. Amelia Wren never existed. Glaisher went up in the balloon with Henry Coxwell.  cussing:

I knew they'd changed the sex of the pilot (I assumed to provide a love interest), but it was worserer than just that...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 14, 2020, 06:05:45 AM
Just watched The Aeronauts (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6141246/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Utterly terrible...  noooo:
Went down like a lead balloon you say  ;)

Indeed... Not worth what I paid for it...  ;)

It's not even an accurate depiction of what happened. Amelia Wren never existed. Glaisher went up in the balloon with Henry Coxwell.  cussing:

I knew they'd changed the sex of the pilot (I assumed to provide a love interest), but it was worserer than just that...  noooo:

I saw parts of it while doing screen checks and that was enough to convince me I didn't want to watch the rest of it.  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 14, 2020, 08:42:56 AM
I hate that when they change key facts and still pretend it's 'based on real events'
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 14, 2020, 09:15:47 AM
I hate that when they change key facts and still pretend it's 'based on real events'

IIRC it claims to be 'Inspired by real events (or a true story)' in the opening credits... ::)

But then, why did they have to use any real characters in the Dinsneyesque farce...? Shrugs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 14, 2020, 09:54:49 AM
I hate that when they change key facts and still pretend it's 'based on real events'

IIRC it claims to be 'Inspired by real events (or a true story)' in the opening credits... ::)

But then, why did they have to use any real characters in the Dinsneyesque farce...? Shrugs:

Because as far as woke Hollywood is concerned it would give their 'interpretation' of the events legitimacy and embrace diversity at the same time.  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 14, 2020, 06:07:09 PM
Just watched A Serial Killer's Guide to Life (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7310440/)... Interesting...  lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 27, 2020, 07:09:20 PM
Just watched Conspiracy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0266425/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3)...  eeek: eeek: eeek: Shocked:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 27, 2020, 07:51:00 PM
Just watched Conspiracy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0266425/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3)...  eeek: eeek: eeek: Shocked:
A good day to watch it.

Just a staggering story and sadly true
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 29, 2020, 06:59:53 PM
Just watched The Last Full Measure (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0783640/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... worthy: worthy: worthy:  sad32: sad32: sad32:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 29, 2020, 07:08:37 PM
Just watched The Last Full Measure (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0783640/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... worthy: worthy: worthy:  sad32: sad32: sad32:

TMJs........ noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 30, 2020, 06:43:46 PM
Just watched Richard Jewell (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3513548/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Clint does it again! worthy:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 30, 2020, 09:46:42 PM
Just watched Richard Jewell (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3513548/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Clint does it again!  . . .
What, deliberately portraying total fiction as supposed historical fact for political purpose in an election year?

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 30, 2020, 09:50:43 PM
Just watched The Last Full Measure (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0783640/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... worthy: worthy: worthy:  sad32: sad32: sad32:

TMJs........ noooo:

I figured you would take one look at the title and decide it was a horror film Apey..  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 30, 2020, 11:21:29 PM
Just watched The Last Full Measure (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0783640/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... worthy: worthy: worthy:  sad32: sad32: sad32:

TMJs........ noooo:

I figured you would take one look at the title and decide it was a horror film Apey..  whistle:

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 31, 2020, 05:59:58 AM
Just watched Richard Jewell (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3513548/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Clint does it again!  . . .
What, deliberately portraying total fiction as supposed historical fact for political purpose in an election year?

No, producing a gripping movie... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 31, 2020, 11:02:48 AM
Just watched Richard Jewell (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3513548/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Clint does it again!  . . .
What, deliberately portraying total fiction as supposed historical fact for political purpose in an election year?

No, producing a gripping movie... ::)
Eastwood was a brilliant actor and is a brilliant director but he is using supposedly true story movies to insert fake accusations about enemies of his buddy Trump.  In this case attacking the press with a malicious false story about an identifiable reporter.

I just couldn't stomach watching that and frankly he needs stopping
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 31, 2020, 11:21:17 AM
Just watched Richard Jewell (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3513548/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Clint does it again!  . . .
What, deliberately portraying total fiction as supposed historical fact for political purpose in an election year?

No, producing a gripping movie... ::)
Eastwood was a brilliant actor and is a brilliant director but he is using supposedly true story movies to insert fake accusations about enemies of his buddy Trump.  In this case attacking the press with a malicious false story about an identifiable reporter.

I just couldn't stomach watching that and frankly he needs stopping

It is two hours of entertainment like any other movie. ::)

Eastwood has the right to make anything he likes... I've no doubt that if he oversteps a line legal action will be forthcoming.

In the end people will vote with their feet and you do of course have every right not to watch it...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 31, 2020, 02:25:22 PM
Would you advocate watching 2 hours of 'entertainment' if it sneaked in a false story about the Brexit movement?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 31, 2020, 03:34:13 PM
Would you advocate watching 2 hours of 'entertainment' if it sneaked in a false story about the Brexit movement?

For sure if it got good reviews... ::)

It really is entertainment... We all know that don't we...? It isn't real...  noooo:

I find it bizarre that you won't watch anything that you consider strays from the truth (Sully) but then watch Star Wars...  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 31, 2020, 04:12:48 PM
Would you advocate watching 2 hours of 'entertainment' if it sneaked in a false story about the Brexit movement?

For sure if it got good reviews... ::)

It really is entertainment... We all know that don't we...? It isn't real...  noooo:

I find it bizarre that you won't watch anything that you consider strays from the truth (Sully) but then watch Star Wars...  lol:
That no one has marketed Star Wars as being true events you do know?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 31, 2020, 04:26:24 PM
Would you advocate watching 2 hours of 'entertainment' if it sneaked in a false story about the Brexit movement?

For sure if it got good reviews... ::)

It really is entertainment... We all know that don't we...? It isn't real...  noooo:

I find it bizarre that you won't watch anything that you consider strays from the truth (Sully) but then watch Star Wars...  lol:
That no one has marketed Star Wars as being true events you do know?

Errr... Yes... ::)

But why watch total fantasy for two hours (entertainment I would imagine...?) but not be able to watch a movie that (IYHO) strays from the truth slightly, even if equally entertaining...? Shrugs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 31, 2020, 04:56:26 PM
Would you advocate watching 2 hours of 'entertainment' if it sneaked in a false story about the Brexit movement?

For sure if it got good reviews... ::)

It really is entertainment... We all know that don't we...? It isn't real...  noooo:

I find it bizarre that you won't watch anything that you consider strays from the truth (Sully) but then watch Star Wars...  lol:
That no one has marketed Star Wars as being true events you do know?

I always found it amusing that they had to put that disclaimer about the film being a work of fiction in at the end of the credits.  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 31, 2020, 05:00:16 PM
Would you advocate watching 2 hours of 'entertainment' if it sneaked in a false story about the Brexit movement?

For sure if it got good reviews... ::)

It really is entertainment... We all know that don't we...? It isn't real...  noooo:

I find it bizarre that you won't watch anything that you consider strays from the truth (Sully) but then watch Star Wars...  lol:
That no one has marketed Star Wars as being true events you do know?

I always found it amusing that they had to put that disclaimer about the film being a work of fiction in at the end of the credits.  lol:

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 31, 2020, 05:54:40 PM
Would you advocate watching 2 hours of 'entertainment' if it sneaked in a false story about the Brexit movement?

For sure if it got good reviews... ::)

It really is entertainment... We all know that don't we...? It isn't real...  noooo:

I find it bizarre that you won't watch anything that you consider strays from the truth (Sully) but then watch Star Wars...  lol:
That no one has marketed Star Wars as being true events you do know?

I always found it amusing that they had to put that disclaimer about the film being a work of fiction in at the end of the credits amusing I always found it.  lol:
Fixed that for you
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 31, 2020, 06:39:31 PM
Would you advocate watching 2 hours of 'entertainment' if it sneaked in a false story about the Brexit movement?

For sure if it got good reviews... ::)

It really is entertainment... We all know that don't we...? It isn't real...  noooo:

I find it bizarre that you won't watch anything that you consider strays from the truth (Sully) but then watch Star Wars...  lol:
That no one has marketed Star Wars as being true events you do know?

I always found it amusing that they had to put that disclaimer about the film being a work of fiction in at the end of the credits amusing I always found it.  lol:
Fixed that for you

Opportunity missed I did, kicking myself I am  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 31, 2020, 08:34:29 PM
Back on form  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 19, 2020, 07:39:49 PM
Two Popes.  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on February 19, 2020, 07:42:15 PM
Two Popes.  Thumbs:

A volkswagon......... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 19, 2020, 07:11:24 PM
Just watched Just Mercy. (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4916630/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3).. worthy:

LL still in tears...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 19, 2020, 09:20:44 PM
Just watched Just Mercy. (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4916630/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3).. worthy:

LL still in tears...  noooo:
:thumbsup:

jeez, what a story  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 22, 2020, 08:16:32 AM
Watched 7 Days in Entebbe (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5466186/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3) last night, most excellent!  :thumbsup:




...apart from the aircraft being an A310 with winglets obvs.  evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 22, 2020, 09:51:28 AM
Watched 'Knives Out' last night.

Tried far too hard to be something it's not  noooo:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 22, 2020, 09:59:14 AM
Watched 7 Days in Entebbe (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5466186/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3) last night, most excellent!  :thumbsup:




...apart from the aircraft being an A310 with winglets obvs.  evil:

What ever happened to hi-jacking ...seems to have gone out of fashion..... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 22, 2020, 10:57:57 AM
Watched 'Knives Out' last night.

Tried far too hard to be something it's not  noooo:

What, a decent film...?  lol:

I thought it was worth what we paid for it...  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 22, 2020, 11:10:59 AM
 lol: ;D
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 22, 2020, 11:28:04 AM
Watched 'Knives Out' last night.

Tried far too hard to be something it's not  noooo:

What, a decent film...?  lol:

I thought it was worth what we paid for it...  whistle:
Thought it was a great yarn meself (so did Mrs K)

The trying too hard was all part of the underlying comic intent imho.  It was never setting out to be a Wallander
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 22, 2020, 11:38:08 AM
Mrs K is working her way through all the Avengers films but tempted to go for the Invisible Man now Sky are letting you see currently out films (for money of course)

Anyone seen it?  It got good reviews

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 22, 2020, 11:48:23 AM
Mrs K is working her way through all the Avengers films but tempted to go for the Invisible Man now Sky are letting you see currently out films (for money of course)

Anyone seen it?  It got good reviews

Sounds like a "Grump" one ... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 22, 2020, 12:22:41 PM
I didn't get the chance to see it before it was replaced but there were only a few people at a time going to see it as far as I was aware.

General feedback was that it was 'OK' so I'd guess watchable but not overly memorable. 
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 22, 2020, 12:58:43 PM
I didn't get the chance to see it before it was replaced but there were only a few people at a time going to see it as far as I was aware.

General feedback was that it was 'OK' so I'd guess watchable but not overly memorable.
Nah it was packed, they were just invisible  ;)


Apprently it's taken $123M at the box office worldwide incl $8M in the UK https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt1051906/?ref_=bo_se_r_1
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 23, 2020, 11:07:56 AM
Watched The Banker (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6285944/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) last night, most excellent...  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 23, 2020, 11:08:22 AM
I didn't get the chance to see it before it was replaced but there were only a few people at a time going to see it as far as I was aware.

General feedback was that it was 'OK' so I'd guess watchable but not overly memorable.
Nah it was packed, they were just invisible  ;)


Apprently it's taken $123M at the box office worldwide incl $8M in the UK https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt1051906/?ref_=bo_se_r_1

Might watch it tonight...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 23, 2020, 11:48:44 AM
I didn't get the chance to see it before it was replaced but there were only a few people at a time going to see it as far as I was aware.

General feedback was that it was 'OK' so I'd guess watchable but not overly memorable.
Nah it was packed, they were just invisible  ;)


Apprently it's taken $123M at the box office worldwide incl $8M in the UK https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt1051906/?ref_=bo_se_r_1

Might watch it tonight...  rubschin:
Shall wait for your review then.  Mrs K opted for another Avengers fillum last night (not the best imho - Iron Man 3)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 23, 2020, 12:06:22 PM
I didn't get the chance to see it before it was replaced but there were only a few people at a time going to see it as far as I was aware.

General feedback was that it was 'OK' so I'd guess watchable but not overly memorable.
Nah it was packed, they were just invisible  ;)


Apprently it's taken $123M at the box office worldwide incl $8M in the UK https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt1051906/?ref_=bo_se_r_1

Might watch it tonight...  rubschin:
Shall wait for your review then.  Mrs K opted for another Avengers fillum last night (not the best imho - Iron Man 3)

Tell Mrs K to keep half an eye on movie and business news. The way things are looking for Disney at the moment I can see them biting the bullet and just releasing the new Black Widow film straight to digital.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 23, 2020, 12:13:05 PM
I didn't get the chance to see it before it was replaced but there were only a few people at a time going to see it as far as I was aware.

General feedback was that it was 'OK' so I'd guess watchable but not overly memorable.
Nah it was packed, they were just invisible  ;)


Apprently it's taken $123M at the box office worldwide incl $8M in the UK https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt1051906/?ref_=bo_se_r_1

Might watch it tonight...  rubschin:
Shall wait for your review then.  Mrs K opted for another Avengers fillum last night (not the best imho - Iron Man 3)

Tell Mrs K to keep half an eye on movie and business news. The way things are looking for Disney at the moment I can see them biting the bullet and just releasing the new Black Widow film straight to digital.
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 23, 2020, 06:15:56 PM
I didn't get the chance to see it before it was replaced but there were only a few people at a time going to see it as far as I was aware.

General feedback was that it was 'OK' so I'd guess watchable but not overly memorable.
Nah it was packed, they were just invisible  ;)


Apprently it's taken $123M at the box office worldwide incl $8M in the UK https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt1051906/?ref_=bo_se_r_1

Might watch it tonight...  rubschin:
Shall wait for your review then.  Mrs K opted for another Avengers fillum last night (not the best imho - Iron Man 3)

I liked it... LL thought it was shite but to be fair she was looking for bandages... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 23, 2020, 06:43:39 PM
I didn't get the chance to see it before it was replaced but there were only a few people at a time going to see it as far as I was aware.

General feedback was that it was 'OK' so I'd guess watchable but not overly memorable.
Nah it was packed, they were just invisible  ;)


Apprently it's taken $123M at the box office worldwide incl $8M in the UK https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt1051906/?ref_=bo_se_r_1

Might watch it tonight...  rubschin:
Shall wait for your review then.  Mrs K opted for another Avengers fillum last night (not the best imho - Iron Man 3)

I liked it... LL thought it was shite but to be fair she was looking for bandages... ::)
:thumbsup:  ta
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 24, 2020, 02:07:19 PM
Advice needed in these tough times...

Shall I watch:

The Way Back
The Gentlemen
Onward
Spenser Confidential

Tonight...?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 24, 2020, 03:00:42 PM
I didn't get the chance to see it before it was replaced but there were only a few people at a time going to see it as far as I was aware.

General feedback was that it was 'OK' so I'd guess watchable but not overly memorable.
Nah it was packed, they were just invisible  ;)


Apprently it's taken $123M at the box office worldwide incl $8M in the UK https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt1051906/?ref_=bo_se_r_1

Might watch it tonight...  rubschin:
Shall wait for your review then.  Mrs K opted for another Avengers fillum last night (not the best imho - Iron Man 3)

Tell Mrs K to keep half an eye on movie and business news. The way things are looking for Disney at the moment I can see them biting the bullet and just releasing the new Black Widow film straight to digital.
:thumbsup:

Mind you if the films go the way it sounds like the comics are now then it's only a matter of time before the MCU crashes and burns. When I was a kid you had comic characters that could inspire you to be better such as Superman, Batman, Spawn, Judge Dredd etc. I saw in the news earlier that Marvel have released 2 new heroes......................Snowflake and Safespace.   facepalm:

(https://images.tweaktown.com/news/7/1/71359_04_marvel-goes-full-woke-intros-new-characters-snowflake-and-safespace.jpg)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 24, 2020, 04:04:11 PM
facepalm:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 24, 2020, 04:11:31 PM
Advice needed in these tough times...

Shall I watch:

The Way Back
The Gentlemen
Onward
Spenser Confidential

Tonight...?  rubschin:
rubschin:

Spenser Confidential seems to have the best plot but the worst reviews.  None seem to be totty laden

Watch a pizza burning instead?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 24, 2020, 04:17:13 PM
Advice needed in these tough times...

Shall I watch:

The Way Back
The Gentlemen
Onward
Spenser Confidential

Tonight...?  rubschin:
rubschin:

Spenser Confidential seems to have the best plot but the worst reviews.  None seem to be totty laden

Watch a pizza burning instead?

The Gentlemen had decent audience feedback when we had it on although the numbers weren't overly inspiring.  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 24, 2020, 04:26:06 PM
Advice needed in these tough times...

Shall I watch:

The Way Back
The Gentlemen
Onward
Spenser Confidential

Tonight...?  rubschin:
rubschin:

Spenser Confidential seems to have the best plot but the worst reviews.  None seem to be totty laden

Watch a pizza burning instead?

The Gentlemen had decent audience feedback when we had it on although the numbers weren't overly inspiring.  rubschin:

I'm going for that!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 24, 2020, 04:27:51 PM
Advice needed in these tough times...

Shall I watch:

The Way Back
The Gentlemen
Onward
Spenser Confidential

Tonight...?  rubschin:
rubschin:

Spenser Confidential seems to have the best plot but the worst reviews.  None seem to be totty laden

Watch a pizza burning instead?

The Gentlemen had decent audience feedback when we had it on although the numbers weren't overly inspiring.  rubschin:

I'm going for that!  Thumbs:
Just seen it's a Guy Richie film so  :thumbsup:

and of course Popcorn:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 24, 2020, 06:58:36 PM
Advice needed in these tough times...

Shall I watch:

The Way Back
The Gentlemen
Onward
Spenser Confidential

Tonight...?  rubschin:
rubschin:

Spenser Confidential seems to have the best plot but the worst reviews.  None seem to be totty laden

Watch a pizza burning instead?

The Gentlemen had decent audience feedback when we had it on although the numbers weren't overly inspiring.  rubschin:

I'm going for that!  Thumbs:
Just seen it's a Guy Richie film so  :thumbsup:

and of course Popcorn:

OMG! It is sensational!  eeek:

Hugh Grant (the Remoaner Bastard) is brilliant... Great story...  Thumbs:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 24, 2020, 09:37:43 PM
 :thumbsup:  ta

 rubschin:  £9.99 on Amazon, not yet available on Sky

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 25, 2020, 04:19:30 PM
Gonna watch The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1638355/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 25, 2020, 06:52:16 PM
Gonna watch The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1638355/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)

Sensational!

A brilliant mix of James Bond, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (obvs.) and Mission Impossible (TV Series, not the short-arse movie)...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 25, 2020, 08:16:41 PM
Gonna watch The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1638355/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)

Sensational!

A brilliant mix of James Bond, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (obvs.) and Mission Impossible (TV Series, not the short-arse movie)...  cloud9:
:thumbsup:  Another Guy Richie

Trying to remember if we watched it or not  redface:.  Mrs K says probably, I'm thinking probably not, just the trailer.  Will just have to watch it again
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 26, 2020, 08:42:51 AM
Gonna watch The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1638355/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)

Sensational!

A brilliant mix of James Bond, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (obvs.) and Mission Impossible (TV Series, not the short-arse movie)...  cloud9:
:thumbsup:  Another Guy Richie

Trying to remember if we watched it or not  redface:.  Mrs K says probably, I'm thinking probably not, just the trailer.  Will just have to watch it again

i think we are going to work through his entire collection at this rate...  Thumbs:

Revolver and RocknRoller next...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 26, 2020, 08:44:26 AM
Gonna watch The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1638355/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)

Sensational!

A brilliant mix of James Bond, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (obvs.) and Mission Impossible (TV Series, not the short-arse movie)...  cloud9:
:thumbsup:  Another Guy Richie

Trying to remember if we watched it or not  redface:.  Mrs K says probably, I'm thinking probably not, just the trailer.  Will just have to watch it again

i think we are going to work through his entire collection at this rate...  Thumbs:

Revolver and RocknRoller next...

Don't forget King Arthur: Legend of the Sword  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 26, 2020, 08:47:11 AM
Gonna watch The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1638355/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)

Sensational!

A brilliant mix of James Bond, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (obvs.) and Mission Impossible (TV Series, not the short-arse movie)...  cloud9:
:thumbsup:  Another Guy Richie

Trying to remember if we watched it or not  redface:.  Mrs K says probably, I'm thinking probably not, just the trailer.  Will just have to watch it again

i think we are going to work through his entire collection at this rate...  Thumbs:

Revolver and RocknRoller next...

Don't forget King Arthur: Legend of the Sword  whistle:

And get a lad in...?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 26, 2020, 08:49:55 AM
Gonna watch The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1638355/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)

Sensational!

A brilliant mix of James Bond, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (obvs.) and Mission Impossible (TV Series, not the short-arse movie)...  cloud9:
:thumbsup:  Another Guy Richie

Trying to remember if we watched it or not  redface:.  Mrs K says probably, I'm thinking probably not, just the trailer.  Will just have to watch it again

i think we are going to work through his entire collection at this rate...  Thumbs:

Revolver and RocknRoller next...

Don't forget King Arthur: Legend of the Sword  whistle:

And get a lad in...?  rubschin:

Sorry that was a mistype, ignore the Don't at the start of that post.  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 26, 2020, 08:51:19 AM
Gonna watch The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1638355/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)

Sensational!

A brilliant mix of James Bond, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (obvs.) and Mission Impossible (TV Series, not the short-arse movie)...  cloud9:
:thumbsup:  Another Guy Richie

Trying to remember if we watched it or not  redface:.  Mrs K says probably, I'm thinking probably not, just the trailer.  Will just have to watch it again

i think we are going to work through his entire collection at this rate...  Thumbs:

Revolver and RocknRoller next...

Don't forget King Arthur: Legend of the Sword  whistle:
rubschin:

His two Sherlock Holmes films were imho great yarns, brilliantly filmed and directed.  A shame that Robert Downey then became so big in Avengers films as I guess that's what stopped a third.  I've heard rumours there will be one but not directed by Richie  noooo:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 26, 2020, 08:52:28 AM
Gonna watch The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1638355/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)

Sensational!

A brilliant mix of James Bond, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (obvs.) and Mission Impossible (TV Series, not the short-arse movie)...  cloud9:
:thumbsup:  Another Guy Richie

Trying to remember if we watched it or not  redface:.  Mrs K says probably, I'm thinking probably not, just the trailer.  Will just have to watch it again

i think we are going to work through his entire collection at this rate...  Thumbs:

Revolver and RocknRoller next...

Don't forget King Arthur: Legend of the Sword  whistle:
rubschin:

His two Sherlock Holmes films were imho great yarns, brilliantly filmed and directed.  A shame that Robert Downey then became so big in Avengers films as I guess that's what stopped a third.  I've heard rumours there will be one but not directed by Richie  noooo:

I could be nothing but I have heard rumours that Downey wants to direct the third one himself.  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 26, 2020, 08:56:31 AM
 rubschin:  off to google
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 26, 2020, 09:03:38 AM
Gonna watch The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1638355/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)

Sensational!

A brilliant mix of James Bond, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (obvs.) and Mission Impossible (TV Series, not the short-arse movie)...  cloud9:
:thumbsup:  Another Guy Richie

Trying to remember if we watched it or not  redface:.  Mrs K says probably, I'm thinking probably not, just the trailer.  Will just have to watch it again

i think we are going to work through his entire collection at this rate...  Thumbs:

Revolver and RocknRoller next...

Don't forget King Arthur: Legend of the Sword  whistle:
rubschin:

His two Sherlock Holmes films were imho great yarns, brilliantly filmed and directed.  A shame that Robert Downey then became so big in Avengers films as I guess that's what stopped a third.  I've heard rumours there will be one but not directed by Richie  noooo:

I could be nothing but I have heard rumours that Downey wants to direct the third one himself.  rubschin:
Dexter Fletcher (who he?) apparently

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2094116/
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 26, 2020, 09:09:25 AM
Just had a quick look and I think I know how the rumour started. There is an Empire article with the headline "Dexter Fletcher Will Direct Sherlock Holmes 3 With Robert Downey Jr" that could make people think they are directing it between them.

I remember watching Fletcher in Press Gang when I was a kid. Was your usual kids fare kind of drama with him and Julia Sawalha about a school newspaper, but there was one stand out episode that I can still remember one scene from even now where he is trapped after an explosion in a shopping centre trying to get to someone he can hear crying for help only to find that he's hearing her voice through a broken pipe and she is on another floor.

He's underrated and very talented as an actor and given the response to Rocketman I'd say he has his director's chops as well.  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 26, 2020, 09:50:18 AM
Just had a quick look and I think I know how the rumour started. There is an Empire article with the headline "Dexter Fletcher Will Direct Sherlock Holmes 3 With Robert Downey Jr" that could make people think they are directing it between them.

I remember watching Fletcher in Press Gang when I was a kid. Was your usual kids fare kind of drama with him and Julia Sawalha about a school newspaper, but there was one stand out episode that I can still remember one scene from even now where he is trapped after an explosion in a shopping centre trying to get to someone he can hear crying for help only to find that he's hearing her voice through a broken pipe and she is on another floor.

He's underrated and very talented as an actor and given the response to Rocketman I'd say he has his director's chops as well.  rubschin:

I remember that .... Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 26, 2020, 12:33:58 PM
Just had a quick look and I think I know how the rumour started. There is an Empire article with the headline "Dexter Fletcher Will Direct Sherlock Holmes 3 With Robert Downey Jr" that could make people think they are directing it between them.

I remember watching Fletcher in Press Gang when I was a kid. Was your usual kids fare kind of drama with him and Julia Sawalha about a school newspaper, but there was one stand out episode that I can still remember one scene from even now where he is trapped after an explosion in a shopping centre trying to get to someone he can hear crying for help only to find that he's hearing her voice through a broken pipe and she is on another floor.

He's underrated and very talented as an actor and given the response to Rocketman I'd say he has his director's chops as well.  rubschin:
:thumbsup:  just got to get to 2021 then
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 26, 2020, 06:54:53 PM
Gonna watch The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1638355/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)

Sensational!

A brilliant mix of James Bond, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (obvs.) and Mission Impossible (TV Series, not the short-arse movie)...  cloud9:
:thumbsup:  Another Guy Richie

Trying to remember if we watched it or not  redface:.  Mrs K says probably, I'm thinking probably not, just the trailer.  Will just have to watch it again

i think we are going to work through his entire collection at this rate...  Thumbs:

Revolver and RocknRoller next...

RocknRolla (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1032755/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) Excellent!
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 29, 2020, 05:24:12 PM
Just watched Escape from Pretoria (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5797184/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_2) -  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 29, 2020, 05:58:32 PM
Just watched Escape from Pretoria (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5797184/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_2) -  Thumbs:

The bloke with no legs ..who shoots people ....... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 31, 2020, 06:06:58 PM
Just watched Finding the Way Back... Cheesy but pleasing (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8544498/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 02, 2020, 05:38:10 PM
Just watched Onward (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7146812/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)...  cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 03, 2020, 06:27:00 PM
A friend of LL's recommended What We Did on Our Holiday (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2725962/?ref_=hm_rvi_tt), best filum evah, etc....

Utter shite...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on April 03, 2020, 06:36:35 PM
A friend of LL's recommended What We Did on Our Holiday (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2725962/?ref_=hm_rvi_tt), best filum evah, etc....

Utter shite...  noooo:

Not what I was expecting ...... noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on April 03, 2020, 06:58:11 PM
A friend of LL's recommended What We Did on Our Holiday (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2725962/?ref_=hm_rvi_tt), best filum evah, etc....

Utter shite...  noooo:
Just read the plot, sounds like it could have been a decent 30 minute comedy eposode

And anything with Billie Connolly in it this century is always iffy
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 04, 2020, 07:08:51 PM
Just watched All The Bright Places (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3907584/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Excellent, amazing casting!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on April 04, 2020, 07:14:16 PM
Just watched All The Bright Places (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3907584/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Excellent, amazing casting!  Thumbs:
Elle Fanning  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 04, 2020, 07:14:56 PM
Just watched All The Bright Places (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3907584/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Excellent, amazing casting!  Thumbs:
Elle Fanning  :thumbsup:

Language Timothy!  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on April 04, 2020, 07:19:52 PM
Just watched All The Bright Places (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3907584/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Excellent, amazing casting!  Thumbs:
Elle Fanning  :thumbsup:

Language Timothy!  ::)

Sounds a bit girly ......... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 04, 2020, 07:31:00 PM
Just watched All The Bright Places (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3907584/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Excellent, amazing casting!  Thumbs:
Elle Fanning  :thumbsup:

Language Timothy!  ::)

Sounds a bit girly ......... rubschin:

A little...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on April 04, 2020, 07:44:06 PM
Just watched All The Bright Places (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3907584/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Excellent, amazing casting!  Thumbs:
Elle Fanning  :thumbsup:

Language Timothy!  ::)

Sounds a bit girly ......... rubschin:

A little...  redface:

*Reads ..LL picked the film tonight *.......
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 04, 2020, 07:45:10 PM
Just watched All The Bright Places (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3907584/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Excellent, amazing casting!  Thumbs:
Elle Fanning  :thumbsup:

Language Timothy!  ::)

Sounds a bit girly ......... rubschin:

A little...  redface:

*Reads ..LL picked the film tonight *.......

 evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on April 04, 2020, 07:54:25 PM
Just watched All The Bright Places (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3907584/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Excellent, amazing casting!  Thumbs:
Elle Fanning  :thumbsup:

Language Timothy!  ::)

Sounds a bit girly ......... rubschin:

A little...  redface:

*Reads ..LL picked the film tonight *.......

 evil:

She did let you stay up late ....... Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 04, 2020, 07:55:54 PM
Just watched All The Bright Places (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3907584/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Excellent, amazing casting!  Thumbs:
Elle Fanning  :thumbsup:

Language Timothy!  ::)

Sounds a bit girly ......... rubschin:

A little...  redface:

*Reads ..LL picked the film tonight *.......

 evil:

She did let you stay up late ....... Thumbs:

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on April 12, 2020, 10:03:42 PM
Just watched Yesterday (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8079248/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Sensational!1,000,000  cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
Finally watched it (was only legal today) and yes brilliant through and through

(See 'the list' does work sometimes)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on April 12, 2020, 10:13:55 PM
Just watched Yesterday (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8079248/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Sensational!1,000,000  cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
Finally watched it (was only legal today) and yes brilliant through and through

(See 'the list' does work sometimes)


 Thumbs:  so glad you listened to ME ........ cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on April 13, 2020, 03:30:32 AM
Just watched Yesterday (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8079248/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Sensational!1,000,000  cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
Finally watched it (was only legal today) and yes brilliant through and through

(See 'the list' does work sometimes)


 Thumbs:  so glad you listened to ME ........ cloud9:

 Shocked: There's a first time for everything....  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 13, 2020, 05:32:30 AM
Just watched Yesterday (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8079248/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Sensational!1,000,000  cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
Finally watched it (was only legal today) and yes brilliant through and through

(See 'the list' does work sometimes)

 cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on April 13, 2020, 09:16:06 AM
Just watched Yesterday (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8079248/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1)... Sensational!1,000,000  cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
Finally watched it (was only legal today) and yes brilliant through and through

(See 'the list' does work sometimes)


 Thumbs:  so glad you listened to ME ........ cloud9:
confused:  did you review it first then?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on April 18, 2020, 10:07:26 AM
Granted it was a random Youtube video that I clicked on out of curiosity but I think most of today is going to be taken up listening to someone called Baldermort reading The Art of War. I picked up the Aidan Gillen version in a sale on Audible a while back but this guy's delivery is just something else.


 rubschin:


 rubschin:


 rubschin:


Naaaaaah, can't be BM must just be a coincidence.  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 21, 2020, 07:31:24 AM
Watched Kelly's Heroes (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065938/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) last night...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 21, 2020, 04:36:42 PM
Just watched Come As You Are (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6722726/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Lovely...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on April 21, 2020, 05:19:29 PM
Just watched Come As You Are (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6722726/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Lovely...  cloud9:

Brothel...... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 22, 2020, 04:54:58 AM
Just watched Come As You Are (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6722726/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Lovely...  cloud9:

Brothel...... rubschin:

Yes... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 24, 2020, 06:10:05 AM
Watched There Will Be Blood (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0469494/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) last night - excellent!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on April 24, 2020, 10:12:23 AM
Watched There Will Be Blood (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0469494/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) last night - excellent!  Thumbs:
:thumbsup:

Might have to add it to 'the list'.  Amazingly I've never seen a Day Lewis film and maybe I should start now
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on April 24, 2020, 02:58:04 PM
Ricky Gercais ..After life ...starts on Netflix today ....... rubschin:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on April 24, 2020, 07:37:01 PM
Watching Men in Black - International

Critics and box office hated it but so far it's OK enough a good yarn
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 25, 2020, 04:43:36 AM
Ricky Gercais ..After life ...starts on Netflix today ....... rubschin:

Watched it...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on April 25, 2020, 08:16:19 PM
Watching Men in Black - International

Critics and box office hated it but so far it's OK enough a good yarn
Should have kept my big mouth/keyboard shut
 
Shortly after that post it started to decline then plummet in entertainment.  I gave up at about 30 minutes but Mrs K watched it to the end and says it was just dire
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 07, 2020, 05:00:47 PM
Just watching Greed (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8972256/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)... happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on May 07, 2020, 05:44:14 PM
Just watching Greed (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8972256/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)... happy001

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 07, 2020, 05:47:42 PM
Just watching Greed (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8972256/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)... happy001

 rubschin:

Shite PC ending...  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 09, 2020, 01:38:46 PM
Watched Dark Crimes (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1901024/?ref_=hm_rvi_tt)... Slow but intense. Carrey is brilliant...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 10, 2020, 04:36:13 AM
Can't sleep and I seem to have discovered a load of classic Hammer Horror films on Prime. I think that X the Unknown may actually be a dramatisation of the first time Nick made Mr Stew and it escaped..  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 12, 2020, 05:06:52 PM
Just watched I Love You Phillip Morris (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1045772/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) - Awesome!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 12, 2020, 05:45:00 PM
Just watched I Love You Phillip Morris (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1045772/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) - Awesome!  cloud9:
rubschin:   I'd have bet good money that it was going to be about cigarettes, seems not

'The review aggregate Rotten Tomatoes reports that 71% of critics have given the film a positive review'

And it's free with Amazon!  Adds to list

Update:  Ah it's about  2gayers:  removes from list. 
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 17, 2020, 12:37:10 PM
Had Amazon Prime films playing in the background while I've been doing course work and it's now got the final sharknado film on autoplay. Oh dear God as naff as the last films were this is truly terrible. Morgana is an overly camp drag queen and how just how pissed was Neil Degrass Tyson when they managed to talk  into playing Merlin. I need a drink.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 17, 2020, 01:20:32 PM
 noooo:  Amazon do pad out their offerings with a huge amount of utter shite
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 17, 2020, 01:39:14 PM
noooo:  Amazon do pad out their offerings with a huge amount of utter shite

I'm guessing that the whole series are meant to be the kind of films that get better if you are completely totally absolutely rat arsed.  lol:

https://youtu.be/G8w7stkGrtY


Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 18, 2020, 04:00:33 AM
Strangely enough it was followed up by a Flash Gordon documentary. Never knew that Dino De Laurentiis had Sam Jones' entire audio redone by a Canadian actor after firing him. Mind you neither did Jones until he saw it in the cinema, must have been interesting being in the seat beside him to see his reaction  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on May 18, 2020, 04:31:16 PM
Prime is just trying to either torture me or get on my nerves now. All 4 seasons of Regenesis came up as a recommendation so remembering how much I enjoyed watching the first one I clicked on it only to find that it isn't available to stream in the UK.  cussing:

Dear Amazon,

You have enough data about me to know that I live in the UK. You even blocked me from using a VPN in order to watch some of the stuff you only have available in America so why the hell did you recommend a show that I can't watch because I'm clearly in the wrong bloody country.  cussing:

Yours sincerely

Narked off of Cornwall, UK  Finger:

Anyhoo, found season one on DVD for £3 on ebay  cloud9:

Ok basically Regenesis is CSI for science and medicine. It revolves around a scientific team based in Toronto at NorBAC (The North American Biotechnology Advisory Commission a fictional organisation created for the show). The organisation investigates things such as bio-terrorism, previously unknown diseases or unexplained environmental phenomena. Headed by David Sanstrom, a very flawed molecular biologist (portrayed brilliantly by Peter Outerbridge) who usually addresses ethical and political issues related to whatever is going on that episode although there is an overriding plot that stretches out the entire season.

https://youtu.be/Mtn5l_jfb3M



 
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 23, 2020, 09:51:15 AM
89   https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7614404/

The story of how Arsenal won the league in the last minute of the 1988-89 season with that dramatic game away to Liverpool

A must watch for Apey (and Miss A?) but a great watch for anyone who likes football.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on May 23, 2020, 10:25:34 AM
89   https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7614404/

The story of how Arsenal won the league in the last minute of the 1988-89 season with that dramatic game away to Liverpool

A must watch for Apey (and Miss A?) but a great watch for anyone who likes football.

 Thumbs: Thumbs: cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 16, 2020, 05:19:27 PM
Just watched How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0455538/?ref_=hm_rvi_tt) - Excellent!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on June 16, 2020, 07:44:55 PM
Just watched How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0455538/?ref_=hm_rvi_tt) - Excellent!  cloud9:

 rubschin:

Also TMJs ........ noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on June 16, 2020, 07:59:06 PM
Just watched How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0455538/?ref_=hm_rvi_tt) - Excellent!  cloud9:
rubschin:  got shit reviews

But it does have Kirsten Dunst so  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on June 16, 2020, 08:02:20 PM
Just watched How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0455538/?ref_=hm_rvi_tt) - Excellent!  cloud9:
rubschin:  got shit reviews

But it does have Kirsten Dunst so  :thumbsup:

Simon Pegg ..I find either very good or total shite ... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on June 16, 2020, 09:57:03 PM
Just watched How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0455538/?ref_=hm_rvi_tt) - Excellent!  cloud9:
rubschin:  got shit reviews

But it does have Kirsten Dunst so  :thumbsup:

Simon Pegg ..I find either very good or total shite ... rubschin:
ditto
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 20, 2020, 03:22:11 PM
40 years old and still as entertaining as it was when I first saw it.  cloud9:

https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/films/1298528/The-Blues-Brothers-40th-anniversary-John-Belushi-cocaine
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 10, 2020, 01:08:07 PM
Watched Yesterday (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8079248/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) again last night...  cloud9:

Going to watch Greyhound (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6048922/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) tonight...  cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: miss Tchevious on July 10, 2020, 04:56:13 PM
Watched Yesterday (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8079248/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) again last night...  cloud9:

Going to watch Greyhound (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6048922/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) tonight...  cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:

Need a review ..Miss T ..... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 18, 2020, 05:01:13 PM
Just watched Capone (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6199572/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) - total, utter shite....  evil:

I'm certainly glad I didn't spend seven and sixpence on a cinema ticket to see it...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on July 19, 2020, 04:10:20 PM
Just watched Capone (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6199572/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) - total, utter shite....  evil:

I'm certainly glad I didn't spend seven and sixpence on a cinema ticket to see it...  noooo:

 Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on July 19, 2020, 04:42:45 PM
Just watched Capone (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6199572/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) - total, utter shite....  evil:

I'm certainly glad I didn't spend seven and sixpence on a cinema ticket to see it...  noooo:

 Thumbs:

Sounds like this would have been the better Capone (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094226/) film  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on July 19, 2020, 05:41:16 PM
Just watched Capone (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6199572/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) - total, utter shite....  evil:

I'm certainly glad I didn't spend seven and sixpence on a cinema ticket to see it...  noooo:

 Thumbs:

Sounds like this would have been the better Capone (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094226/) film  whistle:
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 20, 2020, 04:51:00 PM
Just watched Capone (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6199572/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) - total, utter shite....  evil:

I'm certainly glad I didn't spend seven and sixpence on a cinema ticket to see it...  noooo:

 Thumbs:

Sounds like this would have been the better Capone (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094226/) film  whistle:
:thumbsup:

Stephen Graham (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0334318/?ref_=tt_cl_t5) did the most amazing Capone in Boardwalk Empire (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0979432/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_41)...  cloud9:

Hard to see anybody else as him now...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 20, 2020, 04:52:15 PM
Just watched Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040613/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3)... How lovely...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on July 20, 2020, 06:21:44 PM
Just watched Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040613/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3)... How lovely...  cloud9:
As I recall it, not a bad yarn and also a warning for anyone whoever contemplates a bespoke building project  redface:  :thumbsup:

Prolly get banned nowadays because of the black maid
 
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 21, 2020, 05:19:53 AM
Just watched Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040613/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3)... How lovely...  cloud9:
As I recall it, not a bad yarn and also a warning for anyone whoever contemplates a bespoke building project  redface:  :thumbsup:

Prolly get banned nowadays because of the black maid

Aye, brought back some memories of building the big house...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on July 21, 2020, 10:54:59 AM
Just watched Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040613/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3)... How lovely...  cloud9:
As I recall it, not a bad yarn and also a warning for anyone whoever contemplates a bespoke building project  redface:  :thumbsup:

Prolly get banned nowadays because of the black maid

Aye, brought back some memories of building the big house...  redface:

You had a black maid ...... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on July 21, 2020, 05:00:11 PM
Watched Apollo 11 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8760684/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) again...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on July 21, 2020, 05:30:54 PM
Watched Apollo 11 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8760684/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) again...  cloud9:

Too hot for more jokes ...... surrender:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on July 21, 2020, 08:31:59 PM
Just watched Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040613/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3)... How lovely...  cloud9:
As I recall it, not a bad yarn and also a warning for anyone whoever contemplates a bespoke building project  redface:  :thumbsup:

Prolly get banned nowadays because of the black maid

Aye, brought back some memories of building the big house...  redface:

You had a black maid ...... rubschin:
When you say 'had'  . . . . .
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 09, 2020, 04:51:21 PM
Just watched An American Pickle (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9059704/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_2)... happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on August 13, 2020, 12:40:57 AM
Steven Soderberg has created a black and white version of Raiders of the Lost Ark with no dialogue and a Trent Reznor soundtrack, it's strangely enthralling to watch

http://extension765.com/soderblogh/18-raiders
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 13, 2020, 06:42:40 AM
Steven Soderberg has created a black and white version of Raiders of the Lost Ark with no dialogue and a Trent Reznor soundtrack, it's strangely enthralling to watch

http://extension765.com/soderblogh/18-raiders

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 13, 2020, 05:21:47 PM
Just watched Youth (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3312830/reviews?ref_=tt_urv)... worthy:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 03, 2020, 07:05:01 PM
Just watched The Trial of the Chicago 7 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1070874/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)  worthy:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 03, 2020, 11:34:01 PM
Incredible wasn't it !!

The judge  noooo: Shocked: eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 04, 2020, 06:11:27 AM
Incredible wasn't it !!

The judge  noooo: Shocked: eeek:

Yes, amazebugs!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on November 04, 2020, 05:03:37 PM
Incredible wasn't it !!

The judge  noooo: Shocked: eeek:

Yes, amazebugs!  Thumbs:

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 06, 2020, 10:54:35 AM
Watched Moneyball (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1210166/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) last night - highly recommended!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on November 06, 2020, 12:48:13 PM
Watched Moneyball (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1210166/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) last night - highly recommended!  Thumbs:
:thumbsup:

Downloading now
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 06, 2020, 01:01:37 PM
Watched Moneyball (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1210166/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) last night - highly recommended!  Thumbs:
:thumbsup:

Downloading now

 Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 08, 2020, 09:02:59 AM
Watched Draft Day (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2223990/?ref_=hm_rvi_tt) last night - most excellent!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on November 08, 2020, 03:44:17 PM
Watched Draft Day (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2223990/?ref_=hm_rvi_tt) last night - most excellent!  Thumbs:

Did LL explain the rules ....... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 09, 2020, 05:19:54 AM
Watched Draft Day (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2223990/?ref_=hm_rvi_tt) last night - most excellent!  Thumbs:

Did LL explain the rules ....... rubschin:

No, I had to stop it about ten times and explain to her... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 11, 2020, 01:33:45 PM
Watched McFarland (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2097298/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3) last night - most excellent!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 16, 2020, 06:44:04 PM
Just watched the wurst Kevin Costner filum evah...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on November 16, 2020, 06:47:44 PM
Just watched the wurst Kevin Costner filum evah...  noooo:

Waterworld?
The Postman?
The Bodyguard?

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 16, 2020, 06:49:30 PM
Just watched the wurst Kevin Costner filum evah...  noooo:

Waterworld?
The Postman?
The Bodyguard?

 rubschin:

 noooo:

The New Daughter (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0951335/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on November 16, 2020, 08:06:59 PM
Just watched the wurst Kevin Costner filum evah...  noooo:

Waterworld?
The Postman?
The Bodyguard?

 rubschin:

 noooo:

The New Daughter (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0951335/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/new_daughter  33%   noooo:



Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on November 16, 2020, 10:37:46 PM
Watched Moneyball (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1210166/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) last night - highly recommended!  Thumbs:
:thumbsup:

Downloading now

 Thumbs:
Very good thanks, good all round with very convincing acting not just by Pitt who was excellent.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 17, 2020, 06:50:34 AM
Watched Moneyball (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1210166/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) last night - highly recommended!  Thumbs:
:thumbsup:

Downloading now

 Thumbs:
Very good thanks, good all round with very convincing acting not just by Pitt who was excellent.

 Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 17, 2020, 06:51:32 AM
Just watched the wurst Kevin Costner filum evah...  noooo:

Waterworld?
The Postman?
The Bodyguard?

 rubschin:

 noooo:

The New Daughter (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0951335/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/new_daughter  33%   noooo:

We were going to watch True Lies but had a technical hitch and ended up with it...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on November 17, 2020, 10:07:06 AM
Just watched the wurst Kevin Costner filum evah...  noooo:

Waterworld?
The Postman?
The Bodyguard?

 rubschin:

 noooo:

The New Daughter (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0951335/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/new_daughter  33%   noooo:

We were going to watch True Lies but had a technical hitch and ended up with it...  noooo:
Amazing they never did a sequel for True Lies but way too late now
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 17, 2020, 10:50:26 AM
Just watched the wurst Kevin Costner filum evah...  noooo:

Waterworld?
The Postman?
The Bodyguard?

 rubschin:

 noooo:

The New Daughter (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0951335/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/new_daughter  33%   noooo:

We were going to watch True Lies but had a technical hitch and ended up with it...  noooo:
Amazing they never did a sequel for True Lies but way too late now

Gonna watch it tonight...  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on November 17, 2020, 12:21:11 PM
Still a good watch but at the time the CGI was just Wow!
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on November 17, 2020, 02:29:21 PM
Just watched the wurst Kevin Costner filum evah...  noooo:

Waterworld?
The Postman?
The Bodyguard?

 rubschin:

 noooo:

The New Daughter (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0951335/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/new_daughter  33%   noooo:

We were going to watch True Lies but had a technical hitch and ended up with it...  noooo:
Amazing they never did a sequel for True Lies but way too late now

Maybe not, they would be the right age to be running the agency and Eliza Dushku could easily work as an agent in their stead.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on November 19, 2020, 01:56:03 PM
Just for a change, a book  Fake Law: The Truth About Justice in an Age of Lies  (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fake-Law-Truth-About-Justice/dp/1529009944/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1605793938&sr=1-1)

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51trQLUNftL._AC_UY436_FMwebp_QL65_.jpg)

Easy read so far but the piss does boil at times

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 19, 2020, 02:00:45 PM
Just for a change, a book  Fake Law: The Truth About Justice in an Age of Lies  (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fake-Law-Truth-About-Justice/dp/1529009944/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1605793938&sr=1-1)

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51trQLUNftL._AC_UY436_FMwebp_QL65_.jpg)

Easy read so far but the piss does boil at times

 Thumbs:

I'm reading Chickenhawk (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chickenhawk-Robert-Mason/dp/0552124192/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QXSHYNYDBKIG&dchild=1&keywords=chickenhawk&qid=1605794327&sprefix=chickenhaw%2Caps%2C225&sr=8-1) for the umpteenth time at the moment...  cloud9:




(https://i.postimg.cc/MM2Wqy3T/51-E0kh-Jv-Z1-L-SX319-BO1-204-203-200.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MM2Wqy3T)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on November 19, 2020, 02:24:55 PM
Just for a change, a book  Fake Law: The Truth About Justice in an Age of Lies  (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fake-Law-Truth-About-Justice/dp/1529009944/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1605793938&sr=1-1)

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51trQLUNftL._AC_UY436_FMwebp_QL65_.jpg)

Easy read so far but the piss does boil at times

 Thumbs:

I'm reading Chickenhawk (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chickenhawk-Robert-Mason/dp/0552124192/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QXSHYNYDBKIG&dchild=1&keywords=chickenhawk&qid=1605794327&sprefix=chickenhaw%2Caps%2C225&sr=8-1) for the umpteenth time at the moment...  cloud9:




(https://i.postimg.cc/MM2Wqy3T/51-E0kh-Jv-Z1-L-SX319-BO1-204-203-200.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MM2Wqy3T)
:thumbsup:  interesting back story to the guy and the book https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chickenhawk_(book)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 19, 2020, 03:01:45 PM
Just for a change, a book  Fake Law: The Truth About Justice in an Age of Lies  (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fake-Law-Truth-About-Justice/dp/1529009944/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1605793938&sr=1-1)

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51trQLUNftL._AC_UY436_FMwebp_QL65_.jpg)

Easy read so far but the piss does boil at times

 Thumbs:

I'm reading Chickenhawk (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chickenhawk-Robert-Mason/dp/0552124192/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QXSHYNYDBKIG&dchild=1&keywords=chickenhawk&qid=1605794327&sprefix=chickenhaw%2Caps%2C225&sr=8-1) for the umpteenth time at the moment...  cloud9:




(https://i.postimg.cc/MM2Wqy3T/51-E0kh-Jv-Z1-L-SX319-BO1-204-203-200.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/MM2Wqy3T)
:thumbsup:  interesting back story to the guy and the book https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chickenhawk_(book)

It is a brilliant book about the war (and helicopters!)... In the early part of his flying instruction he is all over the place trying to keep the aircraft stationary. His instructor says, "It's true what they say about you, you are a natural!". He replies, "What do you mean, I was all over the field!". Instructor replies, "we just have to practice in smaller and smaller fields".

I've read all his other books too about his life after the war and his science fiction. Fascinating stuff...

But if you just want a brilliant book about the airborne cavalry, Vietnam and how a Huey works then Chickenhawk is well worth it... Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 03, 2020, 06:45:20 PM
Just watched Let Him Go (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9340860/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)... Fairly tense in parts, Costner at his best but a shitty ending...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 11, 2020, 05:58:28 PM
Just watched Let Them All Talk (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10808832/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Sensational! worthy:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 16, 2020, 06:18:32 PM
Just watched A Shot in the Dark (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058586/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_35)... cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 26, 2020, 05:42:52 PM
Just watched Soul (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2948372/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Sensational... worthy:

Quote from: IMDB
Pixar has done it again! This film is nothing short of amazing. The animation, story, and voice cast are all stunning. Pixar has continually upped their game and Soul is another masterpiece they can add to their library of artwork. I enjoyed every magical moment of this film.

Oh, and be sure to have tissues handy when you watch! Like most Pixar films, Soul will pull at your heartstrings.

LL =  sad24: sad24: sad24:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 26, 2020, 06:32:24 PM
Just watched Soul (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2948372/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Sensational... worthy:

Quote from: IMDB
Pixar has done it again! This film is nothing short of amazing. The animation, story, and voice cast are all stunning. Pixar has continually upped their game and Soul is another masterpiece they can add to their library of artwork. I enjoyed every magical moment of this film.

Oh, and be sure to have tissues handy when you watch! Like most Pixar films, Soul will pull at your heartstrings.

LL =  sad24: sad24: sad24:

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 26, 2020, 10:00:54 PM
Tried the "new" Dunkir k  film ..utter shite ......

 noooo:  too f98king arty again ...should have known Kenneth Brannaghn in it ..twat ..
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 28, 2020, 06:05:51 PM
Just watched Trumbo (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3203606/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Sensational... worthy:

Cranston is amazebugs...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on December 28, 2020, 11:17:50 PM
Just for a change, a book  Fake Law: The Truth About Justice in an Age of Lies  (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fake-Law-Truth-About-Justice/dp/1529009944/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1605793938&sr=1-1)

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51trQLUNftL._AC_UY436_FMwebp_QL65_.jpg)

Easy read so far but the piss does boil at times

Got it on Audible but haven't started it yet.  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 29, 2020, 06:40:39 PM
Just watched Hillbilly Elegy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6772802/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Just sensational!  cloud9:

Amazing performances by Glenn Close and Owen Asztalos... worthy:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 29, 2020, 10:00:18 PM
Just watched Hillbilly Elegy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6772802/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Just sensational!  cloud9:

Amazing performances by Glenn Close and Owen Asztalos... worthy:

WTF happened to G Close ... eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 30, 2020, 07:43:30 AM
Just watched Hillbilly Elegy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6772802/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Just sensational!  cloud9:

Amazing performances by Glenn Close and Owen Asztalos... worthy:

WTF happened to G Close ... eeek:

I know!  eeek:

You wouldn't want to see her klopper in that one!  sick2:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 30, 2020, 06:59:58 PM
Just watched Run (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8633478/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)... Very good akchewlee...  cloud9:

Quote from: IMDB
Sarah Paulson and Kiera Allen (in her acting debut) provide us with great perfomances, a very special dynamic duo that for that alone is worth watching the movie. Both are the best of the film. The script, by Aneesh Chaganty (also the director) and Sev Ohanian, is good enough to get to know and develop the two characters, find out what the problem is and reach the climax. It may be a simple story, but it is still excellent. Finally, what every thriller needs, a good scoring, is achieved in this film thanks to the talented Torin Borrowdale. Without a doubt one of the high points of the film. It's a light and exciting ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

...just about sums it up...  Thumbs:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 07, 2021, 05:58:58 PM
Just watched Lost Girls (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3111426/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... worthy:

Quote from: IMDB
I very rarely write a review on IMDB this is my second review, but I felt compelled to write one because of my familiarity with this story as a former Long Island resident and was very familiar with the area where their bodies were discovered. The Long Island Serial Killer (aka LISK) still remains unknown to the Suffolk County police. There have been many suspects over the years. John Bittrolff was one of those accused in these murders. He was arrested, tried and convicted of three of the murders of Rita Tangredi, Colleen McNamee and Sandra Costilla. He is serving two life sentences plus an additional 25 years in Fishkill, NY. DNA that was found on these girl's bodies is what convicted him of these murders.

Joseph Brewer was the last person to have seen Shannan Gilbert alive. He hired her as an escort from Craigslist on the night of her disappearance. Brewer said that shortly after Gilbert arrived at his residence, she began acting erratically and fled into the night. Gilbert was reportedly seen running through Oak Beach, pounding on the doors of homes in Brewer's neighborhood. Around this time, Gilbert called 9-1-1 saying that "they were trying to kill her". However, police did not find any evidence of wrongdoing, and Brewer was quickly cleared as a suspect.

Dr. Peter Hackett was one creepy dude in my opinion, and he lied to the police when he said he never made a phone call twice to Mari Gilbert when phone records showed that he did. Why lie about something like that, that could be easily identified? The marshy area where Shannan Gilbert's remains were found were behind Hackett's house and backyard. Mari Gilbert filed a wrongful death suit against Hackett in November 2012, claiming that he took Gilbert into his home that morning and administered drugs to her, facilitating her death. Later police revealed that Hackett had a history of inserting himself into, or exaggerating his role in, certain major events. Police also noted that Hackett's wife and two children were home on the night of Gilbert's disappearance. Police later ruled out Hackett as a suspect in the deaths of Gilbert and the other LISK victims.

Now, one of the more interesting "suspects" was James Burke, the former Suffolk County Police Chief claimed he was connected to the Long Island murders. In November 2016, Burke had been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison, along with three years of supervised release, for beating a man who stole a duffel bag filled with sex toys and pornography from his vehicle. Burke had pleaded guilty in February 2016 to charges of a civil rights violation and conspiracy to obstruct justice. Gilbert's attorney said in December that one escort claimed that she had had "rough sex" with Burke during an Oak Beach party. Burke was reported to have blocked an FBI probe of the LISK case during his time as police chief. He has never been cleared as a "suspect."

The media has speculated about a profile of the killer, referred to by police as "Joe C" (unknown subject). According to the New York Times, it is most likely a white male in his mid-20s to mid-40s who is very familiar with the South Shore of Long Island and has access to burlap sacks, which he uses to hold the bodies for disposal. He may have a detailed knowledge of law enforcement techniques, and perhaps ties to law enforcement, which have thus far helped him avoid detection.

Shannan Gilbert's death was originally ruled as a drowning but due to the controversy about Gilbert's death, in September 2014, famed forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden agreed to conduct an independent autopsy of Gilbert's remains in hopes of determining a clear cause of death. Upon examination of Gilbert's remains, Baden found damage to her hyoid bone (the same bone in Jeffrey Epstein's case), suggesting that strangulation may have occurred. Baden also noted that her body was found face-up, which is not common for drowning victims. Despite this, her death is still officially listed by police as an accident.

The worse thing about these many deaths and bodies found was the lack of respond from the Suffolk County Police. Fourteen bodies were found and only 6 have been identified and because most of the victim minus the 24-month-old baby girl whose mother was identified as Jane Doe #3, were all prostitutes. Their bodies were dismembered and spread out along the south shore of Long Island because many had identifying marks such as scars from surgeries and tattoos. Because they lived a dangerous lifestyle their murders didn't matter to them and never took it seriously until Mari Gilbert came and made it important. She was unrelenting in her pursuit of justice for Shannan. Sadly, there are no happy endings in the Shannan and Mari Gilbert's stories. Mari was murdered by her youngest daughter Sarra, who suffered from schizophrenia and Shannan's murder remain unsolved.

The police didn't care enough to want to solve these brutal murders because they were prostitutes. I've seen enough real murder mysteries to know this is a pattern with most police. If a victim lived a dangerous lifestyle even runaways and were murdered, they probably deserved it and that just infuriates me.

This movie brings back all those horrors of the LISK into my mind. It was well acted by all involved but Amy Ryan was outstanding, and her performance brought out the quintessence of the real Mari Gilbert and her pursuit of justice for her oldest daughter Shannan. The actor who played Peter Haskell brought out his creepy vibe perfectly. He made my skin crawl just as the real man did.

EXCELLENT movie and I give it 9 out of ten. I would love to see a miniseries on the Long Island Serial Killer in the hopes of families who could identify the remains of the remaining 8 bodies.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 08, 2021, 06:24:58 PM
Just watched News of the World (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6878306/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Excellent!  Thumbs:

Quote from: IMDB
This film was truly fantastic. A dynamic story do well orchestrated I was glued to it. Hanks a magnificent actor shines out as usual portraying a most unique character in a tumultuous time in history. What I can say about Helena is that she is a marvel. Many young actresses cannot meet up to her as far as I can see. This duo of characters was superbly performed. Best film I have seen in a long long time.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 26, 2021, 06:40:02 PM
Just watched Run Hide Fight (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11456054/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Excellent...  cloud9:

Quote from: IMDB
Honestly I'm shocked, it was surprisingly good, it was the kind of intense movie that had you sitting on the edge of your seat the whole time, I thought the message was something that really needs to be heard, why the hell was the rotten tomatoes score so bad, honestly critics just care about the agenda and not about the actual story, because it was written well and acted amazing, trust me you'll love it
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 01, 2021, 06:32:50 PM
Just watched Nomadland (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9770150/?ref_=hm_rvi_tt)... Utter shite...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 01, 2021, 08:47:41 PM
Just watched Nomadland (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9770150/?ref_=hm_rvi_tt)... Utter shite...  noooo:
Bravely he watched so we would not have to suffer

Not surprised it's crap as I read the synopsis the other day and thought WTF?  But the pseuds seem to love it
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 10, 2021, 07:43:32 PM
Just watched The Mauritanian (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4761112/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... worthy:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 10, 2021, 08:16:49 PM
Just watched The Mauritanian (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4761112/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... worthy:
Jodie Foster  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 12, 2021, 07:13:59 PM
Just watched Breaking News in Yuba County (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7737640/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Excellent!  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 12, 2021, 07:59:14 PM
Just watched Breaking News in Yuba County (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7737640/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Excellent!  lol:

 rubschin:  'On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 11% based on 27 critic reviews'

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 12, 2021, 08:23:28 PM
Just watched Breaking News in Yuba County (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7737640/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Excellent!  lol:

 rubschin:  'On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 11% based on 27 critic reviews'

Luvvies hate it... People that actually pay to go and see it love it... Tells you all you need to know...  ;)


(https://i.postimg.cc/gXFmMwYk/luvvies.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gXFmMwYk)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 12, 2021, 08:32:48 PM
Just watched Breaking News in Yuba County (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7737640/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Excellent!  lol:

 rubschin:  'On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 11% based on 27 critic reviews'

Luvvies hate it... People that actually pay to go and see it love it... Tells you all you need to know...  ;)


(https://i.postimg.cc/gXFmMwYk/luvvies.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gXFmMwYk)
Very likely.  Sky are supposed to be showing it some time here so wil give it a try
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 13, 2021, 05:56:14 AM
Just watched Breaking News in Yuba County (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7737640/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Excellent!  lol:

 rubschin:  'On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 11% based on 27 critic reviews'

Luvvies hate it... People that actually pay to go and see it love it... Tells you all you need to know...  ;)


(https://i.postimg.cc/gXFmMwYk/luvvies.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gXFmMwYk)
Very likely.  Sky are supposed to be showing it some time here so wil give it a try

 Thumbs:

It features a white woman playing a white woman as the lead, a black woman portrayed as a criminal and no lezzers or trannies - you can see why they'd hate it...  lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on March 13, 2021, 07:12:32 AM
Just watched Breaking News in Yuba County (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7737640/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Excellent!  lol:

 rubschin:  'On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 11% based on 27 critic reviews'

Luvvies hate it... People that actually pay to go and see it love it... Tells you all you need to know...  ;)


(https://i.postimg.cc/gXFmMwYk/luvvies.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gXFmMwYk)
Very likely.  Sky are supposed to be showing it some time here so wil give it a try

 Thumbs:

It features a white woman playing a white woman as the lead, a black woman portrayed as a criminal and no lezzers or trannies - you can see why they'd hate it...  lol:

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 13, 2021, 11:37:29 AM
Just watched Breaking News in Yuba County (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7737640/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Excellent!  lol:

 rubschin:  'On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 11% based on 27 critic reviews'

Luvvies hate it... People that actually pay to go and see it love it... Tells you all you need to know...  ;)


(https://i.postimg.cc/gXFmMwYk/luvvies.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gXFmMwYk)
Very likely.  Sky are supposed to be showing it some time here so wil give it a try

 Thumbs:

It features a white woman playing a white woman as the lead, a black woman portrayed as a criminal and no lezzers or trannies - you can see why they'd hate it...  lol:

 lol: lol: lol:
lol: lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 13, 2021, 01:20:25 PM
Just watched Breaking News in Yuba County (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7737640/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Excellent!  lol:

 rubschin:  'On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 11% based on 27 critic reviews'

Luvvies hate it... People that actually pay to go and see it love it... Tells you all you need to know...  ;)


(https://i.postimg.cc/gXFmMwYk/luvvies.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/gXFmMwYk)
Very likely.  Sky are supposed to be showing it some time here so wil give it a try

 Thumbs:

It features a white woman playing a white woman as the lead, a black woman portrayed as a criminal and no lezzers or trannies - you can see why they'd hate it...  lol:

 lol: lol: lol:
lol: lol: lol: lol:

 ;D ;D Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 26, 2021, 06:05:20 PM
Just watched The Father (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10272386/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Mesmerizing! worthy:

Amazbugs acting all round!  Thumbs:

Quote from: IMDB
IN BRIEF: Great performances and sensitive direction create a haunting journey into dementia.

JIM'S REVIEW: (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) It's been a few days since I have seen Florian Zeller's brilliant film, The Father, and it still haunts me with its vivid depiction of the ravages of dementia. Other films have previously tackled this tragic disease very well. Amour, Still Alice, Away From Her, Iris, these exceptional films do come to mind, but no moviegoing experience will prepare you for this emotional free-fall.

We witness Anthony's mental decline directly as we are transported to his ever-changing world. It is a jarring and disturbing view. Scenes are flipped and repeated by different characters. Actors trade roles and utter familiar dialog heard before. Items are lost or found and settings are slightly askew with changes in decor hinting at his mental disarray and anguish. As moviegoers, we cannot recognize the real from the surreal and the film accomplishes what no other film has done before...we become as dead to the real world, just as Anthony has, lost in a parallel universe and unable to find an easy escape. The emotional upheaval is palpable and moving.

This is a great movie. French playwright Florian Zeller takes his play (with the assistance from Christopher Hampton) and adapts it for the screen in his glorious directorial debut and it's a stunner. His dialog captures the outrage and angst of a patient slowly being erased. Mr. Zeller's sensitive touches throughout the film indicate vast changes in Anthony's time frame (a misplaced fork, artwork that moves and shifts placement in the apartment, a whole kitchen redo, etc.).

Production values are top-notch. Special kudos to Peter Francis' stylish production design and Ludovico Einaudi's brooding and lyrical music score which sets the perfect bittersweet tone. Yorgos Lamprinos removes all of the play's stagy theatrics from this adaptation with his concise editing and the lens of Ben Smithard lights and composes areas of the apartment with a sense of cluttered isolation with equal parts Edward Hopper or David Hockney.

In the title role is Sir Anthony Hopkins and he is mesmerizing in his portrayal of a man unable to come to terms with his demise. He cajoles, bullies, and demands attention of those he loves. His final break-down scene is a masterclass in acting. This is a towering performance by an actor at his peak. The whole ensemble is splendid. Rufus Sewell, Imogen Poots, Mark Gatliss, and Olivia Williams shine in their transferable identities and add layers to the story, but it is Olivia Coleman as Anne, Anthony's sorrowful daughter, who impresses. The actress brings such deep nuance to her part. Her frightened glances, disoriented manner, and expressive line delivery is devastating. Mr. Hopkins and Ms. Coleman deserve every accolade this award season.

Simply stated, The Father is one of the year's finest films. Do not miss this gripping movie.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 26, 2021, 09:45:00 PM
Just watched The Father (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10272386/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Mesmerizing! worthy:

Amazbugs acting all round!  Thumbs:

Quote from: IMDB
IN BRIEF: Great performances and sensitive direction create a haunting journey into dementia.

JIM'S REVIEW: (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) It's been a few days since I have seen Florian Zeller's brilliant film, The Father, and it still haunts me with its vivid depiction of the ravages of dementia. Other films have previously tackled this tragic disease very well. Amour, Still Alice, Away From Her, Iris, these exceptional films do come to mind, but no moviegoing experience will prepare you for this emotional free-fall.

We witness Anthony's mental decline directly as we are transported to his ever-changing world. It is a jarring and disturbing view. Scenes are flipped and repeated by different characters. Actors trade roles and utter familiar dialog heard before. Items are lost or found and settings are slightly askew with changes in decor hinting at his mental disarray and anguish. As moviegoers, we cannot recognize the real from the surreal and the film accomplishes what no other film has done before...we become as dead to the real world, just as Anthony has, lost in a parallel universe and unable to find an easy escape. The emotional upheaval is palpable and moving.

This is a great movie. French playwright Florian Zeller takes his play (with the assistance from Christopher Hampton) and adapts it for the screen in his glorious directorial debut and it's a stunner. His dialog captures the outrage and angst of a patient slowly being erased. Mr. Zeller's sensitive touches throughout the film indicate vast changes in Anthony's time frame (a misplaced fork, artwork that moves and shifts placement in the apartment, a whole kitchen redo, etc.).

Production values are top-notch. Special kudos to Peter Francis' stylish production design and Ludovico Einaudi's brooding and lyrical music score which sets the perfect bittersweet tone. Yorgos Lamprinos removes all of the play's stagy theatrics from this adaptation with his concise editing and the lens of Ben Smithard lights and composes areas of the apartment with a sense of cluttered isolation with equal parts Edward Hopper or David Hockney.

In the title role is Sir Anthony Hopkins and he is mesmerizing in his portrayal of a man unable to come to terms with his demise. He cajoles, bullies, and demands attention of those he loves. His final break-down scene is a masterclass in acting. This is a towering performance by an actor at his peak. The whole ensemble is splendid. Rufus Sewell, Imogen Poots, Mark Gatliss, and Olivia Williams shine in their transferable identities and add layers to the story, but it is Olivia Coleman as Anne, Anthony's sorrowful daughter, who impresses. The actress brings such deep nuance to her part. Her frightened glances, disoriented manner, and expressive line delivery is devastating. Mr. Hopkins and Ms. Coleman deserve every accolade this award season.

Simply stated, The Father is one of the year's finest films. Do not miss this gripping movie.
I know I should watch it, I've seen the excellent reviews but I just know I can't.  Saw what happened to my father and that was bad enough. 
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 30, 2021, 06:31:30 PM
Just watched Cherry (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9130508/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Sensational...  cloud9:



Quote from: IMDB
Amazing performance from Tom Holland. I was so glad to see him nail a much more serious role as well as Spiderman. This movie, in my opinion, managed to portray PTSD and addiction in a way that it kept my whole attention from the beginning to the end. I even got goosebumps at some of the scenes, thanks to the music which is truly a masterpiece. Haven't read the books, but my advice is that the movie is worth watching at least once, the atmosphere of it is incredible!
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 20, 2021, 05:04:25 PM
Just watched The Courier (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8368512/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Sensational, brilliant, highly recommended!  Thumbs:

Quote from: IMDB
A must watch if you're a history fan. Acting, execution, dialogues and plot buildup everything is top notch.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on April 20, 2021, 06:50:19 PM
Just watched The Courier (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8368512/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Sensational, brilliant, highly recommended!  Thumbs:

Quote from: IMDB
A must watch if you're a history fan. Acting, execution, dialogues and plot buildup everything is top notch.

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 01, 2021, 08:02:10 AM
Watched Nobody (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7888964/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) the other evening, very good! Different role for Odenkirk but he was excellent!

Quote from: IMDB Reviewer
Finally got to see some amazing movie in the cinema. To be honest this film is filled with lots of terrific moments and surprises (not twists) with its badass characters, especially the protagonist "Bob Odenkirk" he completely nailed it.

From the start to the end of the film was a BANG! ... for all those who love movies like John Wick, Equalizer shouldn't miss this movie at all ... It worth the money
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 11, 2021, 04:18:07 PM
Started to watch The Virtuoso... Couldn't get past 20 mins...  noooo:

Quote from: IMDB Reviewer
How good is this movie...... 20 minutes in and I vacuumed the house while leaving it play.

What a waste of a great actor...  evil:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 16, 2021, 06:08:45 PM
Just watched Dream Horse... (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9883996/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 26, 2021, 05:32:41 PM
Watched The War Below (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10381014/?ref_=hm_rvi_tt_i_1) last night - sensational!  Thumbs:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 21, 2021, 06:43:27 PM
Just watched Best Sellers (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10339052/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) - utter shyte...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 21, 2021, 09:25:53 PM
Just watched Best Sellers (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10339052/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) - utter shyte...  noooo:
And there's not many people that know that?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 24, 2021, 11:48:09 PM
Janis: Little Girl Blue (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3707114/)

Quite stunning telling of Janis Joplin's life through her many letters, concert footage and recollections.  What a talent we lost.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 25, 2021, 06:38:05 AM
Janis: Little Girl Blue (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3707114/)

Quite stunning telling of Janis Joplin's life through her many letters, concert footage and recollections.  What a talent we lost.

 Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on September 25, 2021, 08:45:44 AM
Janis: Little Girl Blue (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3707114/)

Quite stunning telling of Janis Joplin's life through her many letters, concert footage and recollections.  What a talent we lost.

 Thumbs:

Will have a look . Thumbs:..loved her voice...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 25, 2021, 11:25:46 AM
Janis: Little Girl Blue (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3707114/)

Quite stunning telling of Janis Joplin's life through her many letters, concert footage and recollections.  What a talent we lost.

 Thumbs:

Will have a look . Thumbs:..loved her voice...
It's not exactly a cheery story as it goes right back to her childhood and how she was treated by others at her school and it's hard not to draw straight lines between that, her personal insecurities and how she died.
 
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 27, 2021, 04:24:33 PM
Started to watch Cry Macho (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1924245/?ref_=hm_rvi_tt_i_1) - OMG it is terrible!  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 27, 2021, 05:04:57 PM
Started to watch Cry Macho (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1924245/?ref_=hm_rvi_tt_i_1) - OMG it is terrible!  noooo:
Surprising as he's been a brilliant director
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on September 27, 2021, 05:37:15 PM
Started to watch Cry Macho (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1924245/?ref_=hm_rvi_tt_i_1) - OMG it is terrible!  noooo:

You prefer the Sinitta version ... rubschin: ....
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on September 27, 2021, 06:14:53 PM
Started to watch Cry Macho (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1924245/?ref_=hm_rvi_tt_i_1) - OMG it is terrible!  noooo:

You prefer the Sinitta version ... rubschin: ....

 lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 28, 2021, 05:07:48 PM
Watching Green Book (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6966692/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2)...  :thumbsup:

Watching it again...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 29, 2021, 05:35:33 PM
Watching Free Guy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6264654/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 29, 2021, 07:14:51 PM
Watching Free Guy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6264654/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)...  cloud9:

Brilliant!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on September 30, 2021, 06:28:48 PM
Watching Free Guy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6264654/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)...  cloud9:

Brilliant!  Thumbs:

I heard Free .... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 30, 2021, 06:41:19 PM
Watching Free Guy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6264654/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)...  cloud9:

Brilliant!  Thumbs:

I heard Free .... rubschin:

Well I didn't pay for it... ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 06, 2021, 02:15:51 PM
Going to watch Finch (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3420504/)...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on November 07, 2021, 02:25:01 PM
Going to watch Finch (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3420504/)...  rubschin:
Popcorn:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 11, 2021, 04:44:10 PM
Going to watch Finch (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3420504/)...  rubschin:
Popcorn:

A few days delay - it is sensational!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on November 11, 2021, 11:35:32 PM
Going to watch Finch (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3420504/)...  rubschin:
Popcorn:

A few days delay - it is sensational!  cloud9:
:thumbsup:

I guess I shouldn't be surprised being a Hanks film and all
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 08, 2021, 06:01:40 PM
Watching The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10687506/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Most excellent so far!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 08, 2021, 08:02:50 PM
Watching The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10687506/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Most excellent so far!  Thumbs:


Well (IMHO) the first ½ is most excellent and the second ½ utter shite...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 09, 2021, 10:08:09 AM
Watching The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10687506/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Most excellent so far!  Thumbs:


Well (IMHO) the first ½ is most excellent and the second ½ utter shite...  noooo:
Shame as a good cast
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 21, 2021, 07:06:27 PM
Just watched The French Dispatch (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8847712/)... Absolutely wonderful!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 21, 2021, 10:27:39 PM
Just watched The French Dispatch (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8847712/)... Absolutely wonderful!  cloud9:
Adds to list (not available for streaming yet here)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 25, 2021, 04:35:32 PM
Just watched Last Train to Christmas (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14061008/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0), I thought it was rather clever and excellent... Although I might have to watch it again...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 25, 2021, 05:18:04 PM
Just watched Last Train to Christmas (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14061008/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0), I thought it was rather clever and excellent... Although I might have to watch it again...  rubschin:

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on December 25, 2021, 07:50:06 PM
Just watched Last Train to Christmas (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14061008/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0), I thought it was rather clever and excellent... Although I might have to watch it again...  rubschin:

Quote
Things get a little strange when he embarks upon the 3:17 to Nottingham
  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on December 25, 2021, 08:41:15 PM
Just watched Last Train to Christmas (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14061008/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0), I thought it was rather clever and excellent... Although I might have to watch it again...  rubschin:

Quote
Things get a little strange when he embarks upon the 3:17 to Nottingham
  whistle:

 lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on December 25, 2021, 11:27:18 PM
Just watched Last Train to Christmas (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14061008/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0), I thought it was rather clever and excellent... Although I might have to watch it again...  rubschin:
Interesting reworking of the time travel premise.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 26, 2021, 06:03:31 PM
Just watched Belfast (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12789558/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Incredible... Amazing cast and sensational acting from all... worthy:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on January 11, 2022, 12:29:56 AM
Been listening to Bravo Three Zero at work, it's the story of one of the other 2 SAS teams that were deployed into Iraq to hunt Saddam's scud missiles. It's been gripping stuff, both Powell's recollection of the patrol as well as other missions and training that he reminisces about. I have a lot more respect for Douglas Hurd now, I'd never known he'd flown into Somalia to talk with Mohamed Aidid (yes that warlord) about letting humanitarian supplies get to the people who needed them and was cool and unflappable for the entire trip, even when bullets were flying.

Overall it's well worth a listen and certainly worth picking up, the fact that they were able to perform as well as they did with such threadbare kit and poor intel (even after scrounging what they could from US special forces) is a testament to the sheer grit of the men on that patrol.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SAS-Bravo-Three-Zero-Explosive/dp/B09GPT5194
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 11, 2022, 11:23:29 AM
Been listening to Bravo Three Zero at work, it's the story of one of the other 2 SAS teams that were deployed into Iraq to hunt Saddam's scud missiles. It's been gripping stuff, both Powell's recollection of the patrol as well as other missions and training that he reminisces about. I have a lot more respect for Douglas Hurd now, I'd never known he'd flown into Somalia to talk with Mohamed Aidid (yes that warlord) about letting humanitarian supplies get to the people who needed them and was cool and unflappable for the entire trip, even when bullets were flying.

Overall it's well worth a listen and certainly worth picking up, the fact that they were able to perform as well as they did with such threadbare kit and poor intel (even after scrounging what they could from US special forces) is a testament to the sheer grit of the men on that patrol.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SAS-Bravo-Three-Zero-Explosive/dp/B09GPT5194
The SAS in Iraq in Gulf War 1, just awesome what they managed to do.  I doubt we'll ever know the whole story

Also interesting about Hurd and Somalia I hadn't seen that before but I always thought he was a good egg, more intellectual than dynamic leader so was never going to be PM.  Pleased to see he's still with us.  IIRC he's also a successful author.
 
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 11, 2022, 05:22:27 PM
Been listening to Bravo Three Zero at work, it's the story of one of the other 2 SAS teams that were deployed into Iraq to hunt Saddam's scud missiles. It's been gripping stuff, both Powell's recollection of the patrol as well as other missions and training that he reminisces about. I have a lot more respect for Douglas Hurd now, I'd never known he'd flown into Somalia to talk with Mohamed Aidid (yes that warlord) about letting humanitarian supplies get to the people who needed them and was cool and unflappable for the entire trip, even when bullets were flying.

Overall it's well worth a listen and certainly worth picking up, the fact that they were able to perform as well as they did with such threadbare kit and poor intel (even after scrounging what they could from US special forces) is a testament to the sheer grit of the men on that patrol.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SAS-Bravo-Three-Zero-Explosive/dp/B09GPT5194
The SAS in Iraq in Gulf War 1, just awesome what they managed to do.  I doubt we'll ever know the whole story

Also interesting about Hurd and Somalia I hadn't seen that before but I always thought he was a good egg, more intellectual than dynamic leader so was never going to be PM.  Pleased to see he's still with us.  IIRC he's also a successful author.

 Thumbs: Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 23, 2022, 07:07:07 PM
Just watched Last Looks (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9244554/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) (or Waldo (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9244554/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1))... Whatever they call it, utter shite is what I call it...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 24, 2022, 01:21:38 PM
Just watched Last Looks (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9244554/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) (or Waldo (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9244554/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1))... Whatever they call it, utter shite is what I call it...  noooo:

 rubschin:   release date Feb 4th 2022
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on January 24, 2022, 01:53:16 PM
Watched that Rules of the Game - BBC woke shite .

But truly should have been called a comedy if they think anyone in HR does anything more that refer you to a policy or tell you to speak to your manager  ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 24, 2022, 02:14:40 PM
Just watched Last Looks (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9244554/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) (or Waldo (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9244554/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1))... Whatever they call it, utter shite is what I call it...  noooo:

 rubschin:   release date Feb 4th 2022

 redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on January 24, 2022, 03:15:03 PM
Watched that Rules of the Game - BBC woke shite .

But truly should have been called a comedy if they think anyone in HR does anything more that refer you to a policy or tell you to speak to your manager  ::)

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 24, 2022, 03:16:48 PM
Watched that Rules of the Game - BBC woke shite .

But truly should have been called a comedy if they think anyone in HR does anything more that refer you to a policy or tell you to speak to your manager  ::)

 ;D ;D
;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 24, 2022, 05:42:19 PM
Watching The Social Dilemma (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11464826/?ref_=vp_back)... Most, most excellent!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 24, 2022, 09:58:24 PM
Watching The Social Dilemma (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11464826/?ref_=vp_back)... Most, most excellent!  cloud9:
As interest or as education?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 25, 2022, 06:25:21 AM
Watching The Social Dilemma (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11464826/?ref_=vp_back)... Most, most excellent!  cloud9:
As interest or as education?

Entertainment...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 27, 2022, 09:36:24 PM
Watching Enola Holmes again

Still an amusing yarn with some brilliant performances
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 29, 2022, 10:10:28 AM
Watched Home Team (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14592064/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) last night, very pleasant...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 06, 2022, 02:31:26 PM
Just watched (given the weather is utter shite) The Tinder Swindler (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14992922/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Awesome!  cloud9:


 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 15, 2022, 07:22:14 PM
Watched Nightmare Alley (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7740496/?ref_=hm_rvi_tt_i_2) last night, very good...  Thumbs:

And Operation Finale (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5208252/?ref_=hm_rvi_tt_i_2) tonight which was excellent!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 19, 2022, 07:07:18 PM
Just watched Ted K (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8128276/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) which was good if a little drawn out - could have been ½ hour shorter...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on February 20, 2022, 09:50:55 AM
Watched Only the Animals on Netflix last night.  Worth a watch.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 20, 2022, 10:30:34 AM
Watched Only the Animals on Netflix last night.  Worth a watch.

Is it in forrin...?  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on February 20, 2022, 12:38:22 PM
Just watched Ted K (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8128276/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) which was good if a little drawn out - could have been ½ hour shorter...

 rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on February 20, 2022, 07:53:15 PM
Watched Only the Animals on Netflix last night.  Worth a watch.

Is it in forrin...?  rubschin:

It’s in French but has subtitles.   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 21, 2022, 07:03:29 PM
Just watched The Duke (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11204094/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)... How wonderful!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on February 21, 2022, 10:29:39 PM
Just watched The Duke (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11204094/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)... How wonderful!  cloud9:

Planning to see that.   angel1
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 22, 2022, 06:58:28 PM
Just watched The Real Charlie Chaplin (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10193752/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) - Brilliant!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 28, 2022, 07:14:13 PM
Just watched I Am Elizabeth Smart (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7492998/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)  eeek: *BOGGLES*  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 01, 2022, 12:18:08 AM
Just watched I Am Elizabeth Smart (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7492998/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)  eeek: *BOGGLES*  eeek:

True story ...... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 01, 2022, 06:58:18 AM
Just watched I Am Elizabeth Smart (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7492998/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)  eeek: *BOGGLES*  eeek:

True story ...... rubschin:

Yes...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 01, 2022, 11:30:19 AM
Just watched I Am Elizabeth Smart (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7492998/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)  eeek: *BOGGLES*  eeek:

True story ...... rubschin:

Yes...
Indeed it is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidnapping_of_Elizabeth_Smart 
 
Not my idea of a film to watch but an amazing story of survival of horrendous kidnap and abuse that maybe everyone should be aware of.  See also https://www.elizabethsmartfoundation.org/
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on March 01, 2022, 09:36:00 PM
Just watched The Duke (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11204094/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)... How wonderful!  cloud9:

Planning to see that.   angel1

Just been to see it.   :thumbsup: 

And free drink at the hotel for… I’m not sure but we enjoyed it.  😊
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 02, 2022, 07:09:47 AM
Just watched The Duke (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11204094/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)... How wonderful!  cloud9:

Planning to see that.   angel1

Just been to see it.   :thumbsup: 

And free drink at the hotel for… I’m not sure but we enjoyed it.  😊

Excellent!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 21, 2022, 06:30:55 PM
Just watched The Adam Project (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2463208/?ref_=hm_rvi_tt_i_1) - excellent!  cloud9:

Sort of an amalgam of Back to the Future and Terminator 2!  ;D
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 23, 2022, 06:33:31 PM
Just watched Jackass Forever (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11466222/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Hilarious if you like that sort of thing... happy001
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 23, 2022, 08:24:15 PM
Just watched Jackass Forever (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11466222/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Hilarious if you like that sort of thing... happy001
Not really my thing but IIRC it got far better reviews than was expected
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 06, 2022, 05:18:25 PM
Watching Apollo 10½ (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7978758/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Really, really, really enjoying it!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 06, 2022, 07:08:20 PM
Watching Apollo 10½ (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7978758/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Really, really, really enjoying it!  cloud9:


Brilliant!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 07, 2022, 06:12:38 PM
Just watched Primer (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0390384/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)... Once I have scraped my brain up from the floor I'll tell you if I liked it or not...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Tipsy Gipsy on April 07, 2022, 06:52:57 PM
Watching Apollo 10½ (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7978758/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Really, really, really enjoying it!  cloud9:


Brilliant!  Thumbs:


So it was good then. 😃

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on April 07, 2022, 07:40:29 PM
Just watched Primer (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0390384/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)...
Is that a prequel to watching paint dry?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on April 07, 2022, 07:56:47 PM
Just watched Primer (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0390384/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)...
Is that a prequel to watching paint dry?

 drumroll:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 08, 2022, 05:51:23 AM
Just watched Primer (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0390384/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)...
Is that a prequel to watching paint dry?

 drumroll:

 drumroll: drumroll:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on April 08, 2022, 10:38:02 AM
Just watched Primer (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0390384/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)...
Is that a prequel to watching paint dry?

 drumroll:

 drumroll: drumroll:

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on April 08, 2022, 11:48:07 AM
Just watched Primer (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0390384/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)... Once I have scraped my brain up from the floor I'll tell you if I liked it or not...  rubschin:
Just reading this makes the brain fizz a bit.  Got good reviews though.  Now where did I put that list
 
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/84/Time_Travel_Method-2.svg/1920px-Time_Travel_Method-2.svg.png)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 08, 2022, 01:39:03 PM
Just watched Primer (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0390384/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1)... Once I have scraped my brain up from the floor I'll tell you if I liked it or not...  rubschin:
Just reading this makes the brain fizz a bit.  Got good reviews though.  Now where did I put that list
 
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/84/Time_Travel_Method-2.svg/1920px-Time_Travel_Method-2.svg.png)

Needs a second look for sure...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on April 08, 2022, 02:02:06 PM
Free (with ads) on IMDB TV   £2.49 no ads on Prime    rubschin:

But if I watch the movie and copy the plot maybe I can use the plot to see it for free
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on April 09, 2022, 11:58:33 AM
Watched the Saville thing last night ...... noooo:

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 02, 2022, 03:25:04 PM
Going to watch The Outfit (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14114802/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 02, 2022, 05:22:59 PM
Going to watch The Outfit (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14114802/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)...  rubschin:

OMG!  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 02, 2022, 06:11:35 PM
Going to watch The Outfit (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14114802/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)...  rubschin:

OMG!  eeek:

Sensational!  cloud9:

WATCH THIS FILM!
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 02, 2022, 09:26:19 PM
Going to watch The Outfit (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14114802/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)...  rubschin:
rubschin: Not the brilliant Robert Duvall B movie of the same name from way back in the 70s then  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071960/
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 03, 2022, 05:32:10 AM
Going to watch The Outfit (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14114802/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)...  rubschin:
rubschin: Not the brilliant Robert Duvall B movie of the same name from way back in the 70s then  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0071960/

No.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 03, 2022, 06:44:24 PM
Just watched CODA (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10366460/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)... Really liked it... I think I got something in my eye at one point...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 12, 2022, 04:40:12 PM
Watching The Man Who Never Was...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 12, 2022, 04:51:04 PM
Watching The Man Who Never Was...  cloud9:
:thumbsup:

See if you can spot the guy that came up with the idea playing a cameo role
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 28, 2022, 04:41:03 PM
Just watching Everything Everywhere All at Once (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6710474/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1)...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 28, 2022, 06:49:32 PM
Just watching Everything Everywhere All at Once (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6710474/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1)...  cloud9:

Brilliant!  ;D
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 30, 2022, 06:01:41 PM
Watching Pulp Fiction for the fifty-sixth billion teen times... As brilliant as ever!
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Uncle Mort on May 30, 2022, 07:21:43 PM
 :thumbsup: great soundtrack as well.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Just One More on May 30, 2022, 08:04:37 PM
Watching Pulp Fiction for the fifty-sixth billion teen times... As brilliant as ever!

 cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 30, 2022, 08:27:16 PM
:thumbsup: great soundtrack as well.
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on August 05, 2022, 06:18:39 PM
Just watched Minions: The Rise of Gru (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5113044/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) - Brilliant!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 11, 2022, 07:48:38 PM
Just watched Elvis (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3704428/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) - Sensational!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 20, 2022, 04:20:41 PM
Watching My Son Hunter (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15481952/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 20, 2022, 06:51:04 PM
Watching My Son Hunter (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15481952/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)...  cloud9:


Brilliant!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 20, 2022, 07:17:54 PM
A Breitbart filum, whatever could possibly get misrepresented
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 20, 2022, 07:23:00 PM
Wow!  https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/my-son-hunter-is-not-the-hunter-biden-movie-we-need-or-the-one-we-deserve

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Uncle Mort on September 20, 2022, 08:43:13 PM
Wow!  https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/my-son-hunter-is-not-the-hunter-biden-movie-we-need-or-the-one-we-deserve

 eeek: eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 20, 2022, 11:00:31 PM
Wow!  https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/my-son-hunter-is-not-the-hunter-biden-movie-we-need-or-the-one-we-deserve

 eeek: eeek:
Actually predictable.  The notoriously unreliable Breitbart were never going to fund a film that did anything other than feed the predispositions of their followers.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 21, 2022, 03:56:43 AM
Wow!  https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/my-son-hunter-is-not-the-hunter-biden-movie-we-need-or-the-one-we-deserve

Who'd have thought The New Yorker wouldn't like it!  lol:

It is a good movie actually...  Sheds some light on the laptop that was (according to the MSM) all Russian propaganda until they eventually admitted that it was real... You might like it Steve!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 21, 2022, 04:00:55 AM
Wow!  https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/my-son-hunter-is-not-the-hunter-biden-movie-we-need-or-the-one-we-deserve

 eeek: eeek:

Other reviews are available Uncle...  ;)

Quote from: IMDB
This movie is precisely what the opening scene plays out, "this is not a true story ... except for all the facts!"

In that blunt revelation, the purpose, narrative, and portrayal is explained in succinct and profound manner. This movie is not trying to be a documentary, primarily because the focus is so personal, that those personal details are dramatic license. But, the overall story is entirely true, based upon the precise information that the movie itself reveals.

The production values are very good, and the plot goes by quickly. The scenes, even if not entirely accurate, nevertheless provide a realistic context for motivations and objectives.

So, is this a political satire? Perhaps, but it seems so much more than mere satire. What it seems to be is a dramatic telling of a very important real world story, from an intensely personal point of view, that gets to the heart of many very critical political realities that were suppressed for political reasons.

In the end, for anyone who tries to stay current with events, the conclusion leaves one to ponder the realities, and make the judgments that seem most appropriate.

Those judgments may vacillate from sympathy for the people at the heart of the story, to outrage at their asserted betrayal of public trust. At one point, the movie even pokes a bit of fun at itself, by telling the backstory of how so many worked so hard to keep the entire narrative secret, and by those actions, may have influenced an entire national election.

In the end, this story, that Hollywood refuses to touch, provides information and perspective that fills a void left through deliberate censorship efforts. With that in mind, the movie may serve a very useful purpose.

In that light, the movie shows once again that effective satire can sometimes be more vital and relevant than documentary, because it provides the emotional context along with the hard truth.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 22, 2022, 05:39:02 PM
Sit down Steve...

I'm watching 2000 Mules (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18924506/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 22, 2022, 07:03:12 PM
Sit down Steve...

I'm watching 2000 Mules (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18924506/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)...  cloud9:
Popcorn:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on September 22, 2022, 11:20:11 PM
Sit down Steve...

I'm watching 2000 Mules (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18924506/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)...  cloud9:

Motorway to Nicosia..... rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on September 23, 2022, 04:48:33 AM
Sit down Steve...

I'm watching 2000 Mules (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18924506/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)...  cloud9:

Excellent!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on September 23, 2022, 01:20:26 PM
Sit down Steve...

I'm watching 2000 Mules (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18924506/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)...  cloud9:

Excellent!  Thumbs:
in what way?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 24, 2022, 04:52:46 PM
Watching The Smallest Show on Earth (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050985/?ref_=fn_al_tt_0)...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 24, 2022, 05:41:22 PM
Watching The Smallest Show on Earth (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050985/?ref_=fn_al_tt_0)...  cloud9:

Didn't realise they made a documentary about the minema..  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on October 24, 2022, 06:48:26 PM
Watching The Smallest Show on Earth (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050985/?ref_=fn_al_tt_0)...  cloud9:

Didn't realise they made a documentary about the minema..  whistle:

 evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 24, 2022, 11:00:28 PM
Watching The Smallest Show on Earth (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050985/?ref_=fn_al_tt_0)...  cloud9:

Didn't realise they made a documentary about the minema..  whistle:

 evil:

You knew someone would make a comment and it could have been much worse.  angel1
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Uncle Mort on November 04, 2022, 06:59:35 PM
Been watching SAS Rogue Heroes (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10405370/)

Total bollocks but fucking enjoyable. (emphasis chosen deliberately)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 05, 2022, 06:18:33 AM
Been watching SAS Rogue Heroes (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10405370/)

Total bollocks but fucking enjoyable. (emphasis chosen deliberately)

 Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on November 15, 2022, 11:06:23 AM
Bridge of Spies this arvo  :thumbsup:
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Just finished watching it again (started yesterday).  Still superb piece of Hanks and Spielberg's art
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 04, 2023, 08:22:51 PM
Just watched Living (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9051908/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_2), absolutely amazingly sensational!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Miss Demeanour on March 07, 2023, 08:16:39 AM
Watched 'The Gold' ...on beeb beeb cee.
 Potentially interesting story of the Brinks Mat robbery but just how overhyped and stereotyped can they play these characters. I found myself saying oh ffs so many times.  Oh and because its the beeb let's throw in a female lead copper as well who has overcome the legacy of her crook of a dad...that is all fiction. But clearly compulsory for the beeb who can only now air or voice permitted woke material. And we criticise Putin !!!!! evil:

I cannot understand why it got such good reviews.   noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 07, 2023, 01:55:33 PM
Watched 'The Gold' ...on beeb beeb cee.
 Potentially interesting story of the Brinks Mat robbery but just how overhyped and stereotyped can they play these characters. I found myself saying oh ffs so many times.  Oh and because its the beeb let's throw in a female lead copper as well who has overcome the legacy of her crook of a dad...that is all fiction. But clearly compulsory for the beeb who can only now air or voice permitted woke material. And we criticise Putin !!!!! evil:

I cannot understand why it got such good reviews.   noooo:

For the same reason that terrible films get good reviews, so that the critics can stay on the early access list.  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 07, 2023, 05:47:21 PM
Watched 'The Gold' ...on beeb beeb cee.
 Potentially interesting story of the Brinks Mat robbery but just how overhyped and stereotyped can they play these characters. I found myself saying oh ffs so many times.  Oh and because its the beeb let's throw in a female lead copper as well who has overcome the legacy of her crook of a dad...that is all fiction. But clearly compulsory for the beeb who can only now air or voice permitted woke material. And we criticise Putin !!!!! evil:

I cannot understand why it got such good reviews.   noooo:

I will Have to watch .. Thumbs:  I knew a few of them ....and a couple not mentioned .. whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 07, 2023, 05:55:06 PM
Watched 'The Gold' ...on beeb beeb cee.
 Potentially interesting story of the Brinks Mat robbery but just how overhyped and stereotyped can they play these characters. I found myself saying oh ffs so many times.  Oh and because its the beeb let's throw in a female lead copper as well who has overcome the legacy of her crook of a dad...that is all fiction. But clearly compulsory for the beeb who can only now air or voice permitted woke material. And we criticise Putin !!!!! evil:

I cannot understand why it got such good reviews.   noooo:

I will Have to watch .. Thumbs:  I knew a few of them ....and a couple not mentioned .. whistle:

Translation: Apey knows where to dig...  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 07, 2023, 06:22:51 PM
Watched 'The Gold' ...on beeb beeb cee.
 Potentially interesting story of the Brinks Mat robbery but just how overhyped and stereotyped can they play these characters. I found myself saying oh ffs so many times.  Oh and because its the beeb let's throw in a female lead copper as well who has overcome the legacy of her crook of a dad...that is all fiction. But clearly compulsory for the beeb who can only now air or voice permitted woke material. And we criticise Putin !!!!! evil:

I cannot understand why it got such good reviews.   noooo:

I will Have to watch .. Thumbs:  I knew a few of them ....and a couple not mentioned .. whistle:

Translation: Apey knows where to dig...  whistle:

I wish... noooo:  but before the heist ..alot of swimming pools were dug in West Kingsdown.... rubschin:   
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 07, 2023, 07:45:12 PM
West Kingsdown eh?  Den of thieves.  Used to have a public swimming pool where my brother nearly drowned and a girl I once knew with the hugest knockers came from there but now it's just a speed trap zone on the way to/from Brands Hatch
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 07, 2023, 08:20:45 PM
West Kingsdown eh?  Den of thieves.  Used to have a public swimming pool where my brother nearly drowned and a girl I once knew with the hugest knockers came from there but now it's just a speed trap zone on the way to/from Brands Hatch

 Thumbs:  (not to drowning) ...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 12, 2023, 09:35:29 AM
Just watched Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7985704/?ref_=nm_flmg_t_1_wr)  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 12, 2023, 09:47:30 AM
Just watched Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7985704/?ref_=nm_flmg_t_1_wr)  cloud9:
rubschin:  mixed reviews but it's a Guy Richie film  :thumbsup:.  Coming to Amazon prime in April, where did I put that list?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 20, 2023, 06:15:36 AM
Watched Boston Strangler (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2560078/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3) last night - excellent!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 26, 2023, 06:29:36 AM
Watched The Great Escape last night...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 26, 2023, 09:52:11 AM
Watched The Great Escape last night...  cloud9:
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 26, 2023, 09:54:33 AM
Watched The Great Escape last night...  cloud9:
:thumbsup:

It was a natural follow-up to The Colditz Story the other night...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 26, 2023, 10:06:43 AM
Watched The Great Escape last night...  cloud9:
:thumbsup:

It was a natural follow-up to The Colditz Story the other night...  cloud9:
:thumbsup:

I've probably bored you with this before, but the German motorcyclist who crashes and Steve McQueen steals the bike is Tim Gibbes who often stayed with us at the time.  He got me and my brother two German helmets from the film, they weighed a ton each and are now long lost  cry:. 

Amazing guy Tim:  https://amxhistory.com.au/motocross-legend-gibbes 
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 26, 2023, 02:22:59 PM
Watched The Great Escape last night...  cloud9:
:thumbsup:

It was a natural follow-up to The Colditz Story the other night...  cloud9:
:thumbsup:

I've probably bored you with this before, but the German motorcyclist who crashes and Steve McQueen steals the bike is Tim Gibbes who often stayed with us at the time.  He got me and my brother two German helmets from the film, they weighed a ton each and are now long lost  cry:. 

Amazing guy Tim:  https://amxhistory.com.au/motocross-legend-gibbes

Great story!  cloud9:

Shame about your helmet tho...  cry:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 31, 2023, 07:47:38 PM
Just watched Tetris (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12758060/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1) brilliant!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 03, 2023, 08:43:05 AM
Watched Good Luck to You, Leo Grande (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13352968/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) last night, very good!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on May 30, 2023, 04:47:51 AM
Watched Sexy Beast (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0203119/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_5_nm_3_q_sexy%2520beast) last night - somehow managed to miss it when it first came out.  cloud9:

Brilliant film and an amazing portrayal of a gangster nasty bastard is incredible!  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on May 30, 2023, 09:51:51 AM
Watched Sexy Beast (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0203119/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_5_nm_3_q_sexy%2520beast) last night - somehow managed to miss it when it first came out.  cloud9:

Brilliant film and an amazing portrayal of a gangster nasty bastard is incredible!  eeek:
:thumbsup:

When the American studio bought the film, their legal department said: "You cannot make this." It has something like 300 uses of the word "cunt", and 400 "fucks", but somehow it passed the censorship and got out there."  sauce (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sexy_Beast#Reception)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on June 02, 2023, 11:59:17 PM
Watched Sexy Beast (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0203119/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_5_nm_3_q_sexy%2520beast) last night - somehow managed to miss it when it first came out.  cloud9:

Brilliant film and an amazing portrayal of a gangster nasty bastard is incredible!  eeek:

 Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on June 04, 2023, 07:15:28 PM
Watching Confess, Fletch a murder mystery comedy

So far very good

Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on June 04, 2023, 09:57:52 PM
Watching Confess, Fletch a murder mystery comedy

So far very good
Second half wasn't as good
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 05, 2023, 06:20:20 AM
I was browsing Amazon and stumbled across Microbes and Men (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0884759/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) from 1974, largely attracted by Arthur Lowe featuring...

I couldn't find it on lone so ordered the DVD (https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00Y353HVC?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details).

It is excellent! how refreshing to see an historically accurate series not fucked up by political correctness*, etc.

Binge-watched Disc 1 last night and will watch Disc 2 tonight prolly....

Quote from: IMDB Review
An absolute gem of a series. I remember it well, viewing it during the early years of my medical training. It was certainly released on Betamax at one stage but appears to have not had a DVD release.

Inspirational, historically correct with the usual effective BBC dramatic edge. Anyone with an interest in science, particularly microbiology would find this enormously entertaining. Reminiscent of those old biographical movies from the 50's and 60's re Pasteur, Curie and Ehrlich

Can anyone suggest how the BBC can be encouraged to release this fantastic series on DVD. Should not be left hidden away in a vault.


* No darkies, gayers nor trannies squeezed into the story...  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on June 05, 2023, 08:48:47 AM
Is this it?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F3f0Fwr7Q4
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 05, 2023, 09:03:50 AM
Is this it?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F3f0Fwr7Q4


Thass it!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 07, 2023, 05:01:53 AM
Watched The Voyage of Madmen (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26765847/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_voyage%2520for%2520madmen) last night - most excellent!

I've been waiting for it to come out after re-reading the book of (almost) the same name A Voyage For Madmen (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Voyage-Madmen-other-around-world/dp/1846684439/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2V0VT65G1RMTL&keywords=a+voyage+for+madmen&qid=1686114015&sprefix=a+voyage+%2Caps%2C140&sr=8-1) by Peter Nichols.

Highly recommend both!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 08, 2023, 05:50:41 AM
Watched BlackBerry (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21867434/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_blackberry) last night, most excellent!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on June 08, 2023, 09:20:16 AM
Watched BlackBerry (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21867434/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_blackberry) last night, most excellent!  Thumbs:
:thumbsup:

But not available in the UK (https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/blackberry)  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 25, 2023, 07:02:59 AM
Watched The Greatest Ears in Town: The Arif Mardin Story (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1516586/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_the%2520greatest%2520ears) again, most excellent...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on June 25, 2023, 09:51:11 PM
Watched The Greatest Ears in Town: The Arif Mardin Story (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1516586/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_the%2520greatest%2520ears) again, most excellent...  cloud9:

Saw an interview with him ..clever bloke ..
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 26, 2023, 06:39:55 AM
Watched The Greatest Ears in Town: The Arif Mardin Story (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1516586/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_the%2520greatest%2520ears) again, most excellent...  cloud9:

Saw an interview with him ..clever bloke ..

Amazing Bloke! worthy:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 26, 2023, 07:48:44 AM
Watched The Art of Racing in the Rain (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1478839/) again, got something in my eye again too...  cry:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 27, 2023, 06:59:57 AM
Watched Kajaki (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3622120/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_6_nm_2_q_kajaki) again....  eeek:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on June 27, 2023, 07:41:23 PM
Watched Kajaki (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3622120/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_6_nm_2_q_kajaki) again....  eeek:

The bald fella with a lollypop......... rubschin:...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on June 28, 2023, 04:47:31 PM
Watched Kajaki (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3622120/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_6_nm_2_q_kajaki) again....  eeek:

The bald fella with a lollypop......... rubschin:...

A kindred spirit you say..  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on June 28, 2023, 05:31:16 PM
Watched Kajaki (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3622120/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_6_nm_2_q_kajaki) again....  eeek:

The bald fella with a lollypop......... rubschin:...

A kindred spirit you say..  whistle:

 evil:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 18, 2023, 03:05:39 PM
Gonna watch Oppenheimer....  Anybody seen it...?
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on November 18, 2023, 07:37:06 PM
Gonna watch Oppenheimer....  Anybody seen it...?

No...
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on November 18, 2023, 08:53:55 PM
Gonna watch Oppenheimer....  Anybody seen it...?

Cor! It is 3 hours of brilliant!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on December 01, 2023, 02:37:52 AM
Currently listening to the Three Body Problem, the first of a series of novels by Liu Cixin. It's Chinese science fiction that doesn't pull any punches about the cultural revolution in the first few chapters, to the extent that the TV adaptation made by Tencent completely bypasses the start of the novel. I'm not sure how that is going to affect the plot as those events are crucial in the development of one of the characters. It's an interesting blend of physics, philosophy, mysteries of the universe and conspiracies making it quite possibly one of the strangest science fiction novels I've come across in a long time. Unc if you haven't come across the series yet you would probably enjoy it.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Uncle Mort on December 01, 2023, 08:14:20 AM
Read it, utter rubbish.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on December 10, 2023, 07:21:33 AM
Watched The Artifice Girl (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20859464/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_the%2520artifice) last night, really enjoyed it!  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on January 16, 2024, 06:40:38 AM
Watched A Million Miles Away (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21940010/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_a%2520million%2520mil) last night...


Not bad, at least 30 mins too long and too much focus on his family (IMHO)... Worth a watch tho...  Thumbs:


Also tried to watch Dot the I (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0326835/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_dot%2520the%2520i) which had some good reviews but was  turd: ::)
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on January 22, 2024, 09:29:01 PM
So as what Sky call a VIP I am entitled to one free film from their selection https://www.skystore.com/n/mvse/sky-vip/sky-vip-gift?aid=6b81a4ac-9eff-4f6f-82b1-cdda8472ff54&page=20

But there's nothing I want to see there that I haven't already seen.  I guess it'll be Oppenheimer and I'll never watch it
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 06, 2024, 08:34:40 PM
Just watched American Fiction (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23561236/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_2_tt_6_nm_0_q_american) - most excellent and enjoyable...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 16, 2024, 04:54:30 PM
Watched The Holdovers (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14849194/) last night... Familiar story but beautifully portrayed... Loved every minute...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on February 16, 2024, 09:11:11 PM
Watched The Holdovers (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14849194/) last night... Familiar story but beautifully portrayed... Loved every minute...  cloud9:
:thumbsup:  got excellent reviews but too many Bafta nominations to be available to watch here just yet.  Will look out
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 17, 2024, 08:05:18 AM
Watched The Holdovers (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14849194/) last night... Familiar story but beautifully portrayed... Loved every minute...  cloud9:
:thumbsup:  got excellent reviews but too many Bafta nominations to be available to watch here just yet.  Will look out

 Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on February 23, 2024, 07:46:58 AM
Watched One Life (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13097932/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_one%2520life) last night, excellent...  Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 13, 2024, 05:00:42 PM
Watched Freud's Last Session (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20420628/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_frauds%2520last) last night... Good! A masterclass in acting if nothing else...  cloud9:

Also, watched Perfect Days (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27503384/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_perfect%2520days) the other night - absolutely enchanting...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 14, 2024, 09:35:21 AM
Saw a review today online ..”I watched the first ten minutes ,that was eleven minutes too long “ ….. smile:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 14, 2024, 09:40:45 AM
Saw a review today online ..”I watched the first ten minutes ,that was eleven minutes too long “ ….. smile:

 lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 14, 2024, 10:44:43 AM
Saw a review today online ..”I watched the first ten minutes ,that was eleven minutes too long “ ….. smile:

 lol: lol: lol:
lol: lol: lol: lol:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 15, 2024, 07:34:49 AM
Watched Migration (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6495056/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_migration) last night in 4K - great, fun film and beautifully rendered!  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 24, 2024, 06:28:30 AM
Watched Tommy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073812/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_7_tt_3_nm_5_q_tommy) for the first time last night...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 24, 2024, 11:38:15 AM
Watched Tommy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073812/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_7_tt_3_nm_5_q_tommy) for the first time last night...  noooo:

1st time …. eeek…… rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 24, 2024, 12:37:50 PM
Watched Tommy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073812/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_7_tt_3_nm_5_q_tommy) for the first time last night...  noooo:

1st time …. eeek…… rubschin:

I know!

I've seen the stage show but never the movie... And never again...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 24, 2024, 01:11:28 PM
Watched Tommy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073812/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_7_tt_3_nm_5_q_tommy) for the first time last night...  noooo:

1st time …. eeek…… rubschin:

I know!

I've seen the stage show but never the movie... And never again...  noooo:

 lol: lol:   Were you sober …. rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Grumpmeister on March 24, 2024, 01:26:44 PM
Watched Tommy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073812/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_7_tt_3_nm_5_q_tommy) for the first time last night...  noooo:

1st time …. eeek…… rubschin:

I know!

I've seen the stage show but never the movie... And never again...  noooo:

 lol: lol:   Were you sober …. rubschin:

A sober smugger??  eeek: The mind boggles..  whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on March 24, 2024, 04:16:20 PM
Watched Tommy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073812/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_7_tt_3_nm_5_q_tommy) for the first time last night...  noooo:

1st time …. eeek…… rubschin:

I know!

I've seen the stage show but never the movie... And never again...  noooo:

 lol: lol:   Were you sober …. rubschin:

That was my problem wasn't it...? Needed lots of booze or ideally some Acid...  rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on March 24, 2024, 04:19:02 PM
Watched Tommy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073812/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_7_tt_3_nm_5_q_tommy) for the first time last night...  noooo:

1st time …. eeek…… rubschin:

I know!

I've seen the stage show but never the movie... And never again...  noooo:

 lol: lol:   Were you sober …. rubschin:

That was my problem wasn't it...? Needed lots of booze or ideally some Acid...  rubschin:

Car battery … whistle:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on March 24, 2024, 08:48:23 PM
Watched Tommy (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073812/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_7_tt_3_nm_5_q_tommy) for the first time last night...  noooo:

1st time …. eeek…… rubschin:

I know!

I've seen the stage show but never the movie... And never again...  noooo:
Saw it in of all places Copenhagen and  eeek: it was nearly 49 years ago and yes it was self indulgent shite.  IIRC Keith Moon was disturbingly good as the nonce uncle.
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 04, 2024, 10:18:51 AM
Watched The Beautiful Game (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5113010/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_the%2520beaut) the other night...

Started very well, I really like Bill Nighy but it quickly turned to boring, predictable shyte...  cry:

Also watched The Monk and the Gun (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15560314/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_The%2520monk%2520and%2520the%2520gun) which got great reviews on IMDB...

Great scenery but the plot is too predictable (apart from the twist at the end) to be interesting...  confused:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on April 04, 2024, 11:30:39 AM
Ta, confirmed what I suspected
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on April 04, 2024, 12:30:43 PM
Watched The Beautiful Game (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5113010/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_the%2520beaut) the other night...

Started very well, I really like Bill Nighy but it quickly turned to boring, predictable shyte...  cry:

Also watched The Monk and the Gun (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15560314/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_The%2520monk%2520and%2520the%2520gun) which got great reviews on IMDB...

Great scenery but the plot is too predictable (apart from the twist at the end) to be interesting...  confused:


Did someone explain the off side rule to you … rubschin:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 04, 2024, 04:07:43 PM
Watched The Beautiful Game (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5113010/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_the%2520beaut) the other night...

Started very well, I really like Bill Nighy but it quickly turned to boring, predictable shyte...  cry:

Also watched The Monk and the Gun (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15560314/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_The%2520monk%2520and%2520the%2520gun) which got great reviews on IMDB...

Great scenery but the plot is too predictable (apart from the twist at the end) to be interesting...  confused:


Did someone explain the off side rule to you … rubschin:

No...  redface:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on April 08, 2024, 10:01:55 PM
 redface:  so stuff it as Barbie was free on Sky we watched it.

I've seen worse films, some of the jokes are funny and the Rhea Perlman cameo is brilliant but it's mostly annoying shite.  Probably didn't help that I've always detested Ryan Gosling and never found Margot Robbie attractive.

Avoid
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on April 08, 2024, 10:10:58 PM
redface:  so stuff it as Barbie was free on Sky we watched it.

I've seen worse films, some of the jokes are funny and the Rhea Perlman cameo is brilliant but it's mostly annoying shite.  Probably didn't help that I've always detested Ryan Gosling and never found Margot Robbie attractive.

Avoid

 Thumbs:  Noted …
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 09, 2024, 05:09:28 AM
redface:  so stuff it as Barbie was free on Sky we watched it.

I've seen worse films, some of the jokes are funny and the Rhea Perlman cameo is brilliant but it's mostly annoying shite.  Probably didn't help that I've always detested Ryan Gosling and never found Margot Robbie attractive.

Avoid

 Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 12, 2024, 02:27:26 PM
Watched Wicked Little Letters (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20234774/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_q_wicked%2520little%2520) last night - utter shyte...  noooo:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 12, 2024, 03:04:05 PM
Oh and I binge-watched 8 hours of Get Back (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9735318/?ref_=tt_urv) this week - sensational stuff when watched in one bit over a couple of nights...  cloud9:

Highly recommended
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Steve on April 12, 2024, 05:48:25 PM
Watched Wicked Little Letters (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20234774/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_q_wicked%2520little%2520) last night - utter shyte...  noooo:
Ta
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on April 12, 2024, 11:08:21 PM
Oh and I binge-watched 8 hours of Get Back (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9735318/?ref_=tt_urv) this week - sensational stuff when watched in one bit over a couple of nights...  cloud9:

Highly recommended

 Thumbs:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 22, 2024, 09:09:18 PM
Just watched Trainspotting (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117951/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_trainspot) again - brilliant! Will watch T2 tomoz...  cloud9:
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on April 23, 2024, 03:51:41 PM
Just watched Trainspotting (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117951/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_trainspot) again - brilliant! Will watch T2 tomoz...  cloud9:

 Thumbs:  That film put more people off drugs than any government or laws ….!…!..
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: Barman on April 23, 2024, 03:52:57 PM
Just watched Trainspotting (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117951/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_trainspot) again - brilliant! Will watch T2 tomoz...  cloud9:

 Thumbs:  That film put more people off drugs than any government or laws ….!…!..


Did it hurt your business...? happy100
Title: Re: The All New Book & DVD Review Thread (And Gift Hints)
Post by: apc2010 on April 23, 2024, 04:33:15 PM
Just watched Trainspotting (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117951/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_trainspot) again - brilliant! Will watch T2 tomoz...  cloud9:

 Thumbs:  That film put more people off drugs than any government or laws ….!…!..


Did it hurt your business...? happy100

 ;D ;D    evil: