OT: Let's talk about Movies and TV Shows, Part XXX (...how can this possibly go wrong)

[Kimota]

I don't see a big difference between the plot of John Wick vs the plot of Fury Road. I don't remember either ("they shot my dog" ??? ) because it doesn't matter, that's not why you're there.

Well for one thing I cared more about the dog than any milk feeding humans on the run! lol

 

[JianYang]

Due diligence process plays a lot into it, I imagine.

Yeah, what happens is that they perform further due diligence off the camera and I believe further conditions could be placed for a deal to actually go through.... at least that's how dragons den worked.

 

[HabbyGuy]

I don't see a big difference between the plot of John Wick vs the plot of Fury Road. I don't remember either ("they shot my dog" ??? ) because it doesn't matter, that's not why you're there.

Yeah sometimes people just want to turn their brain off, eat popcorn and be entertained.

Nothing wrong with that.

 

[Runner77]

By pure luck, I found that a new adaptation of the Count of Monte Cristo is coming this summer.



I’ve watched the 3 English language versions and love the last one, seen it countless times.

There have also been adaptations in France. Watched part of one that was a series starring Depardieu — what a difference vs US productions. Tons and tons of camera time spent on characters plotting and talking and less so on action, lol. I had to give up, Depardieu spoke endlessly and it stagnated way too much for my taste.

 

[Runner77]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1794859335790543166

Lots of thefts of catalytic converters going on in Montreal too. You just never know how a situation can turn.

This was an unfortunate outcome as the victim misread what was going on.

 

[HabbyGuy]

By pure luck, I found that a new adaptation of the Count of Monte Cristo is coming this summer.



I’ve watched the 3 English language versions and love the last one, seen it countless times.

There have also been adaptations in France. Watched part of one that was a series starring Depardieu — what a difference vs US productions. Tons and tons of camera time spent on characters plotting and talking and less so on action, lol. I had to give up, Depardieu spoke endlessly and it stagnated way too much for my taste.

Loved the one with Jim Caviezel back in the day. Great movie.

 

[Runner77]

Loved the one with Jim Caviezel back in the day. Great movie.

That’s one of the few movies I keep going back to, never got tired of it.

Others are The Shawshank Redemption and Limitless.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

I just watched Avatar (first movie) , god such a boredom i slept half of the movie. -3hours

 

[Kimota]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1794859335790543166

Lots of thefts of catalytic converters going on in Montreal too. You just never know how a situation can turn.

This was an unfortunate outcome as the victim misread what was going on.

California has really become a shithole.

 

[Non Player Canadiens]

California has really become a shithole.

from one (high profile) murder?

 

[Runner77]

Norm Macdonald was brilliantly lethal on SNL — however, these OJ Simpson jokes went too far as per NBC execs and they cost him his job:



Fast forward a year later, SNL asked McDonald to host the show and he accepted — and in his monologue, he roasted the hell out of NBC in an epic performance:

https://x.com/i/web/status/1794422753975562500

 

[Kimota]

from one (high profile) murder?

Bro, really? Have you watched things from planet Earth in the last ten years? People are literally fleeing the state cause of how bad things have gotten. Waves and Waves of homeless people and crimes going rampant. People robbing shops and no arrests are made. It's literally Escape from LA.

 

[Non Player Canadiens]

Bro, really? Have you watched things from planet Earth in the last ten years? People are literally fleeing the state cause of how bad things have gotten. Waves and Waves of homeless people and crimes going rampant. People robbing shops and no arrests are made. It's literally Escape from LA.

"liTeRaLlY fLeEiNg tHe sTaTe"

haha this post is ridiculous. it's the John Wick, no, the Fury Road of takes on California

the population has gone down by about 500,000 people since 2020 because the state got too expensive to live in. but the state's population grew again in 2023, so even the population rate is starting to bounce back.

the housing crisis is a very real problem, which is the main cause of homelessness. but those of us who can afford to live there, it's a great place with plenty of economic opportunity. economy grew +6% last year, GDP is about double that of Canada's per capita despite equal-sized population.

"iT's liTeRaLlY eScApE fRoM LA"

don't believe everything you hear on Fox News. they want California to fail so bad, but I assure you, they'll be OK. you should even visit some time.

 

[overlords]

"liTeRaLlY fLeEiNg tHe sTaTe"

haha this post is ridiculous. it's the John Wick, no, the Fury Road of takes on California

the population has gone down by about 500,000 people since 2020 because the state got too expensive to live in. but the state's population grew again in 2023, so even the population rate is starting to bounce back.

the housing crisis is a very real problem, which is the main cause of homelessness. but those of us who can afford to live there, it's a great place with plenty of economic opportunity. economy grew +6% last year, GDP is about double that of Canada's per capita despite equal-sized population.

"iT's liTeRaLlY eScApE fRoM LA"

don't believe everything you hear on Fox News. they want California to fail so bad, but I assure you, they'll be OK. you should even visit some time.

 

[OldCraig71]

I started watching season 2 of Outer Range and so far I like it. Yes, I'm known for my in-depth reviews and this was another one lol.

 

[Kimota]

"liTeRaLlY fLeEiNg tHe sTaTe"

haha this post is ridiculous. it's the John Wick, no, the Fury Road of takes on California

the population has gone down by about 500,000 people since 2020 because the state got too expensive to live in. but the state's population grew again in 2023, so even the population rate is starting to bounce back.

the housing crisis is a very real problem, which is the main cause of homelessness. but those of us who can afford to live there, it's a great place with plenty of economic opportunity. economy grew +6% last year, GDP is about double that of Canada's per capita despite equal-sized population.

"iT's liTeRaLlY eScApE fRoM LA"

don't believe everything you hear on Fox News. they want California to fail so bad, but I assure you, they'll be OK. you should even visit some time.

I don't watch American news. The place not only is too expensive but the crime has gone nuts. It's dirty as Hell. During Covid, the restrictions were crazy. My friend's wife lost her hair-dressing salon during that time. I have many friends that left and not for the cost living. That whole thing is going downhill.

 

[Le Tricolore]

I don't watch American news. The place not only is too expensive but the crime has gone nuts. It's dirty as Hell. During Covid, the restrictions were crazy. My friend's wife lost her hair-dressing salon during that time. I have many friends that left and not for the cost living. That whole thing is going downhill.

This seems pretty anecdotal.

I have friends who have lived there for their whole lives and are happy, so I guess there aren't any issues at all. Or somewhere in between.

Anyway, please use this thread to discuss movies and TV and not talk about living conditions of politics of California (or anywhere else).

 

[HuGo Sham]

Just saw Furiosa.
Anya Taylor-joy is great but the film is so-so (IMO).
I'm a big George Miller fan, but Fury Road was better.
This prequel is very thin on plot.
Still lots of the same gonzo, road rage battles and crazy art direction, set design and makeup but it's really gory.
Waitt for it to stream...

the new planet of the apes film also sucks

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

I just watched Avatar (first movie) , god such a boredom i slept half of the movie. -3hours

Hey! You’re back!

 

[The Gr8 Dane]

Norm Macdonald was brilliantly lethal on SNL — however, these OJ Simpson jokes went too far as per NBC execs and they cost him his job:



Fast forward a year later, SNL asked McDonald to host the show and he accepted — and in his monologue, he roasted the hell out of NBC in an epic performance:

https://x.com/i/web/status/1794422753975562500

miss norm

 

[Kimota]

By pure luck, I found that a new adaptation of the Count of Monte Cristo is coming this summer.



I’ve watched the 3 English language versions and love the last one, seen it countless times.

There have also been adaptations in France. Watched part of one that was a series starring Depardieu — what a difference vs US productions. Tons and tons of camera time spent on characters plotting and talking and less so on action, lol. I had to give up, Depardieu spoke endlessly and it stagnated way too much for my taste.

I love when the French actually adapt their own stories with a budget as well. I watched the Three Musketeers last year with Eva Green and Vincent Cassell and it was decent. Waiting for the second one eventually and this is a nice surprise too.

 

[Runner77]

Way too many listed in this Twitter thread. Which ones stand out?

https://x.com/i/web/status/1795130816143524136

Hopefully @Walrus26 chimes in.

 

[rik schau]

A mate put this on and never heard of it. Tons of profanity,vulgar,disgusting but fun and a ton of laughs. lol

 

[Le Tricolore]

Way too many listed in this Twitter thread. Which ones stand out?

https://x.com/i/web/status/1795130816143524136

Hopefully @Walrus26 chimes in.

First one that came to mind for me is The Inbetweeners. It's such a stupid, hilarious show that my friends and I quote all the time.

 

[Kimota]

Way too many listed in this Twitter thread. Which ones stand out?

https://x.com/i/web/status/1795130816143524136

Hopefully @Walrus26 chimes in.

Just like that, I would say....

Old
Tom Baker Dr. Who, The Avengers, Sharpe's(Sean Bean), Danger Man, Mr. Bean, The Prisoner

Modern
Peaky Blinders, Poldark, Bodyguard, Jack Taylor, The Alienist

They are not all 10/10 though. That's pretty much impossible.