OT: TV & Movie Suggestions

[UFO]

Funny you mention that. I watched “Friday The 13th Part VII: New Blood” this weekend and found out it was originally supposed to be Freddy vs Jason. But because Paramount and New Line couldn’t come to an agreement (likely $)… they cancelled it and ended up re-writing it. They wanted to do Jason vs somebody, so came up with a teenage girl who has telekinesis. i.e. Carrie vs Terminator, essentially.

Even crazier? After the original Freddy vs Jason idea was cancelled, Paramount realized they had the rights to Cheech and Chong. So they came up with Cheech and Chong Meet Jason, influenced by Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein. How weird would that have been? LOL

It's funny, because I also watched New Blood on friday. I figured the girl was supposed to be Carrie. But imagine Cheech and Chong with Jason? Damn that would be fun from hell.

Now since the lawsuit has been settled, I hope we are going to get another few Jason movies. If I remember correctly, a TV series is already in the works.

 

[drumzan]

It's funny, because I also watched New Blood on friday. I figured the girl was supposed to be Carrie. But imagine Cheech and Chong with Jason? Damn that would be fun from hell.

Now since the lawsuit has been settled, I hope we are going to get another few Jason movies. If I remember correctly, a TV series is already in the works.

It’s hard to trust any information on the new TV series because it keeps changing and people keep being fired. But one rumor is it’s supposed to come out Oct 2025.

Another Friday The 13th trivia tidbit that I found out. Jason’s father was supposed to be introduced at the end of Part VI. But the producers ended up cutting it and using the alternate ending instead. That blew my mind… there’s been no mention of his father in the entire franchise.

 

[UFO]

It’s hard to trust any information on the new TV series because it keeps changing and people keep being fired. But one rumor is it’s supposed to come out Oct 2025.

Another Friday The 13th trivia tidbit that I found out. Jason’s father was supposed to be introduced at the end of Part VI. But the producers ended up cutting it and using the alternate ending instead. That blew my mind… there’s been no mention of his father in the entire franchise.

You are right, we never get to hear from his father. I'd love to see another part at the movies. Even though I'm not very fond of the remake, it was cool to see Jason on the big screen.

 

[ps241]

Decided I am going to work through Slow Horses. Busy time of the year but one at a time I guess.

 

[spiny norman]

I'm looking forward to seeing the first episode of The Penguin this Thursday night.

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

Decided I am going to work through Slow Horses. Busy time of the year but one at a time I guess.

You will not regret that decision.

 

[jungles]

Completely unwatchable. The food even looks like shit.

I am halfway through episode 1. I loved the first 2 seasons but episode 1 seems like an indulgent train wreck. It's like a clip show with the same backing track droning on in the background and I hate it.

Please tell me it gets better?

 

[imec]

I am halfway through episode 1. I loved the first 2 seasons but episode 1 seems like an indulgent train wreck. It's like a clip show with the same backing track droning on in the background and I hate it.

Please tell me it gets better?

Absolutely loved it. And the Trent Reznor soundscape was beautifully hypnotic.

 

[jungles]

Absolutely loved it. And the Trent Reznor soundscape was beautifully hypnotic.

And this is why art is subjective! Glad you enjoyed it.

 

[UFO]

I just watched Airplane (1980) and Hot Shots 2 again. I was in tears. That's exactly my kind of humour.

 

[SensibleGuy]

well jeez, Frank Fritz from American Pickers died. That's a bummer. Only 60...

 

[Howard Chuck]

Decided I am going to work through Slow Horses. Busy time of the year but one at a time I guess.

Just finished watching slow horses (up to the latest episode). Great show.

 

[ps241]

You will not regret that decision.

Just finished watching slow horses (up to the latest episode). Great show.

Just starting season 2 episode 1 and the series is really good so far. Gary Oldman putting on a master class with his role.

 

[Hunter368]

well jeez, Frank Fritz from American Pickers died. That's a bummer. Only 60...

I saw that too, I used lve watching that show. I didn’t know Frank had a stroke two years ago. Far too young to go.

 

[SensibleGuy]

I saw that too, I used lve watching that show. I didn’t know Frank had a stroke two years ago. Far too young to go.

yeah, American Pickers is basically the perfect "background show"...just put it on while you're doing other stuff and it will entertain without dominating your attention in any big way. The show wasn't nearly as good after Fritz left though. Actually, anytime it wasn't the two main guys (Mike and Frank) doing the picking I was pretty much out. If it was the tatoo gal (Danni?) I was far out...lol. Always found her annoying.

 

[Royale With Cheese]

Just finished watching slow horses (up to the latest episode). Great show.

It is a good one indeed. Just finished season 2. Gary Oldman is one of those actors that seems to be incredible in every role he plays.

 

[Jets 31]

Speaking of horror movies , i am on episode 5 of Monsters , the story of the Menendez brothers. Wow just wow.

 

[MrBoJangelz71]

It is a good one indeed. Just finished season 2. Gary Oldman is one of those actors that seems to be incredible in every role he plays.

One episode left in S1 of Slow Horses. Very good so far!