Streaming Recommendations (Netflix, HBO, Amazon, etc.)

November 26th, 2019 at 1:16:26 AM permalink
Evenbob
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I put off watching The Crown on Netflix because I
heard it was good. So I waited till they had three
seasons in the can.. I cannot believe that a Netflix
original show is this excellent. They have put a ton
of money into the production values and hiring
experienced actors. I'm halfway through the first
season and every episode is a treat. I read it has
been picked up for a fourth season. John Lithgow
is perfect as Winston Churchill. They've captured the
spirit of the early 1950s perfectly.
If you take a risk, you may lose. If you never take a risk, you will always lose.
December 6th, 2019 at 5:32:15 AM permalink
ams288
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I rejoined Amazon Prime this morning solely so I can watch season 3 of Mrs. Maisel this weekend.
“A straight man will not go for kids.” - AZDuffman
December 6th, 2019 at 6:51:08 AM permalink
Fleastiff
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Quote: ams288
I rejoined Amazon Prime this morning solely so I can watch season 3 of Mrs. Maisel this weekend.
Is the lead character still played by the actress who sang the torch song in Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
December 6th, 2019 at 6:58:49 AM permalink
ams288
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Quote: Fleastiff
Is the lead character still played by the actress who sang the torch song in Who Framed Roger Rabbit?


I'm not sure what you're talking about, but the lead actress on Mrs. Maisel was born in 1990 so I'm going to answer: No.
“A straight man will not go for kids.” - AZDuffman
December 6th, 2019 at 9:44:55 PM permalink
Pacomartin
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Quote: Fleastiff
Is the lead character still played by the actress who sang the torch song in Who Framed Roger Rabbit?


Amy Irving is age 66 and was once the wife of Steven Spielberg from 1985-1989, but whose latest feature film had a production budget of $1.5 million and was shot entirely on an Apple phone.


December 23rd, 2019 at 2:09:05 AM permalink
Evenbob
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I was dubious going in, but The Witcher on Netflix
isn't bad. It's held my attention, and even entertained
me. The third episode is especially good. And you
know how I hate most things made by Netflix.
If you take a risk, you may lose. If you never take a risk, you will always lose.
December 23rd, 2019 at 3:15:18 AM permalink
Gandler
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Quote: Evenbob
I was dubious going in, but The Witcher on Netflix
isn't bad. It's held my attention, and even entertained
me. The third episode is especially good. And you
know how I hate most things made by Netflix.


I have been enjoying it so far, finished third episode last night. I have never read the books, but have been a fan of the games for several years.

But wasn't it you who just earlier this year said you don't like Game of Thrones because it is a fantasy show that is too violent and contains too much adult content? How is this any different (maybe even more it seems so far)?
December 23rd, 2019 at 9:34:06 AM permalink
DRich
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A friend of mine is trying to convince me to watch a show on Netflix called "You". Anybody seen it?
At my age a Life In Prison sentence is not much of a detrrent.
December 23rd, 2019 at 10:19:44 AM permalink
Gandler
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Quote: DRich
A friend of mine is trying to convince me to watch a show on Netflix called "You". Anybody seen it?


I ended up binging it on Sunday. Very good, but very weird.

Kind of a creepy stalker drama, it may not appeal to everyone. Well written, good actors, interesting perspectives, interesting character dynamics, lots of twists.

I liked it, but I understand people that don't.

I was advised to watch the first episode and I will either get into quickly or hate it, I would give the same advice. (I ended up liking it).
December 23rd, 2019 at 10:34:19 AM permalink
Evenbob
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Quote: Gandler

ut wasn't it you who just earlier this year said you don't like Game of Thrones


You think this show is the same as
that sicko S/M crap on GoT? Where's
the gratuitous brutality, the sadism
and sexual violence like on GoT.
I'm not seeing it.
If you take a risk, you may lose. If you never take a risk, you will always lose.