OT: TV & Movie Thread: Part II

[kovazub94]

I love Vikings and just can’t get into Last Kingdom. I study Norse mythology and history, have Norse tattoos, wear Norse talismans, and have Norse ancestry. Heck, my dogs are named Loki and Thor, and if we had a third we’d name it Baldr. We have intense discussions about naming our first born Bjorn. I don’t know why I can’t enjoy this show.

I don't have your background but I'm sharing the same sentiment. Don't know what it is but Last Kingdom just doesn't appeal to me (or nowhere near as much as Vikings). Probably something to do with the cast and characters. I mean, between Lagertha, Ragnar and Floki, there's no match, right?

 

[Crease]

For whatever reason, I preferred The Last Kingdom to Vikings.

For the foodies here, Julia Child and Jacques Pepin's old cooking show is on Amazon Prime Video. Nostalgia bomb that soothes the soul and holds up very well.

 

[CaptTennille]

For whatever reason, I preferred The Last Kingdom to Vikings.

For the foodies here, Julia Child and Jacques Pepin's old cooking show is on Amazon Prime Video. Nostalgia bomb that soothes the soul and holds up very well.

My wife and I have been watching "Somebody Feed Phil" on Netflix.
Who knew that a saccharine foodie-travelogue starring a non-controversial funnyman could be just what the doctor ordered during a global pandemic in one of the most politically divisive periods to date?!

 

[Lion Hound]

I love Vikings and just can’t get into Last Kingdom. I study Norse mythology and history, have Norse tattoos, wear Norse talismans, and have Norse ancestry. Heck, my dogs are named Loki and Thor, and if we had a third we’d name it Baldr. We have intense discussions about naming our first born Bjorn. I don’t know why I can’t enjoy this show.

My buddy has been on Vikings a few times. Started as an Extra. Then had a few lines eventually.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

I'm watching the people vs. OJ Simpson now and it's like watching a train wreck knowing what will happen. It's from 2016 so not new.

 

[LokiDog]

My buddy has been on Vikings a few times. Started as an Extra. Then had a few lines eventually.

That’s cool. I’d love to be an extra on a show like that. Just to be on the set with everyone in costume and makeup must be fun. I always thought of hockey players as vikings as a kid. Especially with playoff beards.

 

[LokiDog]

Uthred son of Uthred is not for you?

I prefer the Ragnarssons.

 

[Maximus]

I'm watching the people vs. OJ Simpson now and it's like watching a train wreck knowing what will happen. It's from 2016 so not new.

I recall watching it and I don't think I liked it to much as it was to "blah" for me. The problem with that particular show from recollection was that ESPN at pretty much same timeframe had just released it's awesome 4 part 8 hour "Made In America" OJ documentary and that was so damn riveting and good, anything OJ related simply paled in comparison.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

I recall watching it and I don't think I liked it to much as it was to "blah" for me. The problem with that particular show from recollection was that ESPN at pretty much same timeframe had just released it's awesome 4 part 8 hour "Made In America" OJ documentary and that was so damn riveting and good, anything OJ related simply paled in comparison.

Hmmm, I think I confused the two and thought this one was Made in America. I wonder if there will be a point to watch that one too.

 

[Maximus]

Hmmm, I think I confused the two and thought this one was Made in America. I wonder if there will be a point to watch that one too.

You'll know which is which seeing Made in America was all interviews and news footage whereas the People vs OJ was more of a made for TV mini-series.

I have a subscription to ESPN+ and I believe Made in America is available on it. So you can sign up for a free 7 day trial for it and than cancel after your finish.

 

[SnowblindNYR]

You'll know which is which seeing Made in America was all interviews and news footage whereas the People vs OJ was more of a made for TV mini-series.

I have a subscription to ESPN+ and I believe Made in America is available on it. So you can sign up for a free 7 day trial for it and than cancel after your finish.

Oh, Made in America was a documentary? I wonder if I've seen it. I mostly watch documentaries and feel like I've seen an OJ one.

 

[leetch99]

Big fans of Vikings. Would also recommend Last Kingdom.

Tudors have long been on list. Also want to see Alienist

I just finished Last Kingdom...took me two weeks . I noticed the kids were getting older faster near the end of the last season LOL.....it was hard to keep track of who owned who there for a couple of episodes . Will they continue filming episodes at some point ? I started watching Snowfall last night...hopefully it is entertaining .

 

[kovazub94]

I just finished Last Kingdom...took me two weeks . I noticed the kids were getting older faster near the end of the last season LOL.....it was hard to keep track of who owned who there for a couple of episodes . Will they continue filming episodes at some point ? I started watching Snowfall last night...hopefully it is entertaining .

Snowfall is awesome!

 

[will1066]

Not really TV. Not really movies. But going to put it here rather than start a new OT thread, hoping it resonates with old-school pro wrestling fans. Mark Calaway aka the Undertaker announced his retirement at Survivor Series and since has finally given media interviews, including this one, which is pretty great. One of his things throughout his 30 years as a pro wrestler was refusing to make public appearances out of character. So seeing him finally be Mark, very laid back and laughing, and not Undertaker is a hoot. I'm not really a wrestling fan, but I grew up one and followed Calaway as Undertaker when he debuted in 1990. So, when I caught wind that he retired a few days ago, it brought up lots of memories growing up.

 

[Irishguy42]

Hot Ones >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

 

[mrmovies779]

Not really TV. Not really movies. But going to put it here rather than start a new OT thread, hoping it resonates with old-school pro wrestling fans. Mark Calaway aka the Undertaker announced his retirement at Survivor Series and since has finally given media interviews, including this one, which is pretty great. One of his things throughout his 30 years as a pro wrestler was refusing to make public appearances out of character. So seeing him finally be Mark, very laid back and laughing, and not Undertaker is a hoot. I'm not really a wrestling fan, but I grew up one and followed Calaway as Undertaker when he debuted in 1990. So, when I caught wind that he retired a few days ago, it brought up lots of memories growing up.

If you havent seen the 4 part documentary WWE did on him,its quite simply a masterpiece.You get to see Taker as you've never seen him before.That Hot Ones episode was great too

 

[will1066]

If you havent seen the 4 part documentary WWE did on him,its quite simply a masterpiece.You get to see Taker as you've never seen him before.That Hot Ones episode was great too

The Tim Olyphant narrated Last Ride?

 

[mrmovies779]

Y

The Tim Olyphant narrated Last Ride?

Yes

 

[will1066]

Y

Yes

I heard about it but not going to get latched onto WWE Network in order to see it. I'll look for a way.

 

[Ben Grimm]

If AT&T is your ISP and you have a fire stick, HBOMAX is free.

 

[ponzu4u]

I say this with full acknowledgement that I'm too lazy/don't know how to do it, but it would be really cool if in this thread we had some kind of stickied poll where we can all give votes to different shows we recommend. There have been so many good recommendations -- too many to actually keep up with in real time -- and it would be nice to have a simple chart or something at the top of the thread page to refer to. Next time I'm overwhelmed by all the Netflix/Prime/ options, I can refer here and be like, "oh, Ozark has a ton of votes, time to give it a shot."

Regardless, thanks again for all the recs people!

 

[Blue Men Group]

Normal People on Hulu - excellent.

 

[Irishguy42]

If y'all haven't seen Schitt's Creek...

...you're missing out.

 

[Kupo]

If y'all haven't seen Schitt's Creek...

...you're missing out.

I don’t know what it is about the previews I’ve seen, but they turn me off for some reason.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

The Expanse on Amazon might be the best show ever.

Holy shit its sooo f***ing good if you're into Sci-Fi.