OT: Capitals Cinema Club: TV and Movies

[usiel]

CCR, was dissapointed by LOVM S3. Siginificant step down from S1 and S2. Main problem was that they didn't go with a fresh story. The Chroma Conclave were fine as villains for S2, but they overstayed their welcome for S3. And Scalan's relationship with his daughter Kayla was covered in S2. There was no need to go over in S3, but they did and it was a waste of time. Also Percy and Vex's romance didn't really work for me, at all.

S1 was a stone cold 10 out of 10, and S2 was a 9 out of 10 for me. S3 I'd give a mere 5 out of 10. Honestly I think should have ended the show there. I have a bad feeling about S4.

CCR=

 

[usiel]

On episode 2 of the new season of Arcane. Don't like all these musical numbers they're jamming in. I know Riot Games and Imagine Dragons have some sort of relationship from the past, but do we really need these glorified music videos for other radio rock schlep?

S1 seemed a bit more of that but haven't finished S2.

 

[Neil Racki]

Predestination - (2014) ethan hawke .. sci fi thriller ... good to really good .. holds your attention teh whole time ... great acting ...

like a benjamin button meets looper ..

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

CCR, was dissapointed by LOVM S3. Siginificant step down from S1 and S2. Main problem was that they didn't go with a fresh story. The Chroma Conclave were fine as villains for S2, but they overstayed their welcome for S3. And Scalan's relationship with his daughter Kayla was covered in S2. There was no need to go over in S3, but they did and it was a waste of time. Also Percy and Vex's romance didn't really work for me, at all.

S1 was a stone cold 10 out of 10, and S2 was a 9 out of 10 for me. S3 I'd give a mere 5 out of 10. Honestly I think should have ended the show there. I have a bad feeling about S4.

I hear ya…..and it’s tough to maintain that level of excellence, but come on, “Chateau Shorthalt” was up there!

I’d probably rate it the lowest season, but in no way was I disappointed.

5/10 is underrating it. Its definitely better than average.

 

[Random schmoe]

Creedence was also the first thing I thought when I saw CCR.

To be fair on LOVM, they were trying to cram about 180 hours of original content into the animated series. It just wasn't realistic to do it in one season. But I do get the feelings, don't really disagree about the feeling of being tired of it.

The storyline that will be represented in season 4 was actually pretty quick in the original content, about 60 hours (using average lengths). But it built upon a number of small little things that had come up here and there through previous storylines. So I'd hope that if they choose to get it all into a single season, they could. (It's worth specifying too that the upcoming storyline was the final one from the original show.)

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Predestination - (2014) ethan hawke .. sci fi thriller ... good to really good .. holds your attention teh whole time ... great acting ...

like a benjamin button meets looper ..

I rewatched Predestination the other day…held up, solid.

 

[Neil Racki]

Freaks - 7/10 … a lot better than I thought it would be … interesting plot, great acting

Surprised there’s not a freaks 2 and 3 by now but this movies seem to be trapped btw a thriller/chiller type and super powers type movie

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

The new Twisters movie on peacock was a fun watch.

 

[tycoonheart]

Just finished the Substance. The last half of the movie is one hell of a ride. I need to digest this.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Just finished the Substance. The last half of the movie is one hell of a ride. I need to digest this.

Insane movie…..20 mins too long, but yeah…..chew on that one mentally for a day or 2 lol….

 

[Neil Racki]

Dune Prophecy series ... Im not a big Dune guy, I dont get the hype

first episode was boring more of the same

Agatha - same thing .. 3 episodes in and im not into it

 

[usiel]

Dune Prophecy series ... Im not a big Dune guy, I dont get the hype

first episode was boring more of the same

Agatha - same thing .. 3 episodes in and im not into it

Didn't know that was released yet I'll check it out (the dune one).

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Dune Prophecy series ... Im not a big Dune guy, I dont get the hype

first episode was boring more of the same

Agatha - same thing .. 3 episodes in and im not into it

I’m a big Dune guy, I’m waiting on all episodes to release. It’s always been a syfy religious/political type thing…..not for everyone…but I’m excited for this series.

Agatha I’m watching with daughter….also 3 episodes in….we’ve been entertained so far.

 

[usiel]

Digging this 1st episode of dune prophecy. Full disclosure I do love the political game regardless of genre. That said the second I saw that scene about the wars against AI I wanted that series now.

 

[usiel]

After finishing the entire episode I'm super down with this series.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Tulsa King, season 2…..solid…..some dialogue is dumb from Stallone occasionally, but mostly solid.

 

[Jags]

Tulsa King, season 2…..solid…..some dialogue is dumb from Stallone occasionally, but mostly solid.

That other Sheridan show (does he make every Paramount show?) Lioness has been crazy good this season. First season was also strong, and this one's taking it up another notch.

Season 2 of Shrinking has also been aces thus far. Might be my favorite comedy these days, next to Shoresy.

Landman is off to a solid start -- another Sheridan show. Not much story in the first couple episodes, but the characters are vivid, the dialog is punchy and fun, and Billy Bob is crushing it.

 

[RedRocking]

That other Sheridan show (does he make every Paramount show?) Lioness has been crazy good this season. First season was also strong, and this one's taking it up another notch.

Season 2 of Shrinking has also been aces thus far. Might be my favorite comedy these days, next to Shoresy.

Landman is off to a solid start -- another Sheridan show. Not much story in the first couple episodes, but the characters are vivid, the dialog is punchy and fun, and Billy Bob is crushing it.

Also a big fan of Lioness. IMHO, most of the Sheridan shows drop significantly in quality after S1 (like Mayor of Kingstown, most subsequent seasons of Yellowstone). But Lioness is the exception so far - maybe getting even better.

Haven’t tried Landman, but eventually will. I mean - Demi Moore, Billy Bob, John Hamm, Ali Larter. I don’t even care what it’s about - I’m in!

I’m convinced that 90% of TV shows are now produced by either Taylor Sheridan or Ryan Murphy. Two polar opposite “ideologies” though, which is amusing/interesting. It’s their world, we just live in it, lol.

 

[Hivemind]

Saw Heretic last week. Felt really close to being an excellent movie, but didn't quite stick the landing. In a lot of ways it mirrors Hugh Grant's character (who is excellent in the role btw), and in the same way his philosophies are left wanting, the plot and emotional resonance of the movie also leaves you wanting something more.

Dune Prophecy - I'll give it more episodes, but it feels like another shallow Game of Clones (but in space this time). Disappointing.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

Can’t wait to check out season 2 of Lioness….waiting for all episodes to release…

 

[Neil Racki]

Wicked Little Letters - 8/10 … great watch with the wife … thought we were settling on a standard cheeky charming british small town comedy like Chocolat or Babettes Feast but it had depth and a bite to it

 

[notDkristich]

haven't watched new season of Arcane...should i

 

[usiel]

haven't watched new season of Arcane...should i

I'm like 2 or 3 episodes in its been good.

 

[Hivemind]

haven't watched new season of Arcane...should i

I won't give a full review here (mostly to avoid spoilers)

Am I glad I watched Arcane season 2? Yes.
Did Arcane season 2 have moments that made me tear up? Yes.
Is Arcane season 2 still absolutely gorgeous visually? Yes
Was Arcane season 2 as good as season 1? No, not even close.

 

[HTFN]

I won't give a full review here (mostly to avoid spoilers)

Am I glad I watched Arcane season 2? Yes.
Did Arcane season 2 have moments that made me tear up? Yes.
Is Arcane season 2 still absolutely gorgeous visually? Yes
Was Arcane season 2 as good as season 1? No, not even close.

that was my hunch, haven't done it yet, but that might ultimately be the doom of a 2 season show that ends the first on the real hook, it can only go relatively downhill from there. That's a broad statement with flaws but I seem to find that setups are more interesting than conclusions unless they rock what I thought I knew. Haven't finished yet so maybe that's on the table.

edit: to be clear that doesn't mean bad when a show is so good, but it's kind of expected after almost any explosive standout.