OT: TV & Movie Thread: Part II

[The Crypto Guy]

So, word on the street is that House of Dragons 2 was not up to par -- is this true? I haven't watched any of it yet....I found season 1 difficult to get thru only because of my intense hatred of the Targaryens.

I loved it. But some people wanted more fighting so they were disappointed. First ep of season 3 is set up to be insane though.

 

[haohmaru]

So, word on the street is that House of Dragons 2 was not up to par -- is this true? I haven't watched any of it yet....I found season 1 difficult to get thru only because of my intense hatred of the Targaryens.

I really liked both seasons. Not GoT level but definitely worth watching if you like that universe.

 

[majordomo]

I liked the first season....the intrigue about the "queen" and her "nonregal" children was cute to watch.

But, as I mentioned, I really hate those Targies and it's hard for me to watch them.

 

[17futurecap]

Just saw Trap, Hartnett did all he could, but just a meh movie overall.

 

[Chytilmania]

So, word on the street is that House of Dragons 2 was not up to par -- is this true? I haven't watched any of it yet....I found season 1 difficult to get thru only because of my intense hatred of the Targaryens.

It was an A for me until the finale dropped it to a B. All build up this season, with not much happening.

 

[majordomo]

Just started Gen V.

Finished the series last night. Basically a teenage version of The Boys ... however, I now understand some of the things that happened in the Boys and/or why they happened.

 

[Ben Grimm]

The new Batman show is good.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Just started a couple new shows that I had on the backburner for awhile

Shorsy on Hulu, holy shit this is funny stuff, and being about hockey makes it all the better.

Fallout on Prime, 3 eps in and i'm loving it so far, heard it keeps getting better too.

 

[majordomo]

Fallout on Prime, 3 eps in and i'm loving it so far, heard it keeps getting better too.

I'll watch anything with Walter Goggins.

 

[NickyFotiu]

Hunter Killer (2018)​

I liked it.

 

[will1066]

Hunter Killer (2018)​

I liked it.

If you like Gerard Butler, consider Greenland.

 

[majordomo]

If you like Gerard Butler, consider Greenland.

Always thought GB would be a bigger star than he turned out to be.

 

[will1066]

Always thought GB would be a bigger star than he turned out to be.

He's a tough one. I don't know if he has that A-list "leading-man" quality -- at least for tentpole-level movies.

To put it in perspective, Butler and Christian Bale were in Reign of Fire together when they both were pretty new to the scene and starting out in Hollywood. Not only does Bale have more of that leading-man thing going, he's also a brilliant actor. Butler's kinda limited and typed to the action genre. I think he tried a rom-com once.

 

[NickyFotiu]

If you like Gerard Butler, consider Greenland.

Never heard of it. I will look in to it. Thanks.

 

[kovazub94]

If you’re looking for a hidden gem in drama (though completely different) I have two suggestions: Halt and Catch Fire, and Bloodline

 

[The Crypto Guy]

I'll watch anything with Walter Goggins.

He really is an amazing actor.

 

[majordomo]

He's a tough one. I don't know if he has that A-list "leading-man" quality -- at least for tentpole-level movies.

To put it in perspective, Butler and Christian Bale were in Reign of Fire together when they both were pretty new to the scene and starting out in Hollywood. Not only does Bale have more of that leading-man thing going, he's also a brilliant actor. Butler's kinda limited and typed to the action genre. I think he tried a rom-com once.

That's true -- but I thought he'd be a bigger action star than he was.

 

[Chytilmania]

Been rewatching Dexter, forgot how amazing this show was. Probably stopping after Season 4.

 

[Ben Grimm]

'Borderlands' Review - The Video Game Movie Curse at its Worst

The Borderlands movie hits a new low for video game adaptations, one where the visuals are just as cheap as some of the performances.

discussingfilm.net

Somehow, the video game movie curse returned, as Borderlands debuts to a 0% score on Rotten Tomatoes

The movie isn't a hit with critics

www.yahoo.com

 

[Roo Returns]

Monkey Man and Kill were both very good with the former being a little tighter.

Deadpool and Wolverine was fun and as advertised (not much substance, just fun).

 

[Roo Returns]

I saw Didi yesterday. That's a cool SoCal coming of age story. There have been a good number of those type of films over the last decade plus (Dope, Mid 90s, 8th Grade which is not set in SoCal). I'd even put Bottoms and Lisa Frankenstein in that category although both are more dark comedies.

 

[majordomo]

Monkey Man and Kill were both very good with the former being a little tighter.

Deadpool and Wolverine was fun and as advertised (not much substance, just fun).

It's probably just me, RR's name irritates me.....can't imagine watching him in anything ever again.

 

[17futurecap]

I saw Didi yesterday. That's a cool SoCal coming of age story. There have been a good number of those type of films over the last decade plus (Dope, Mid 90s, 8th Grade which is not set in SoCal). I'd even put Bottoms and Lisa Frankenstein in that category although both are more dark comedies.

Really want to see this, but don't want to take the train into NYC to see it, hoping it comes closer to me soon.

Same with Sing Sing, but that's even more limited right now.

 

[Gordon Bombay]

Been rewatching Dexter, forgot how amazing this show was. Probably stopping after Season 4.

I wish they did as well. The John Lithgow season is f'n good.

I should note that I did not watch the "new" Dexter so I can't really comment on whether they got back to the basics or not

 

[majordomo]

I wish they did as well. The John Lithgow season is f'n good.

I should note that I did not watch the "new" Dexter so I can't really comment on whether they got back to the basics or not

I never got past season 4......Lithgow blew that show out of the water with his performance.