Banter RDT CLXXXVII - Rinse and Repeat

[DanWCE]

ABC iView coming through with the goods on some of these recommendations (and The Imitation Game last night)

 

[FKASC]

Favourites vs Celebrations

Moro vs Turkish Delight
Fridge Choc vs Melted Choc

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

It can do sarcasm though

Great, that’s just what we need.

 

[MerryHell]

Did someone say cover songs?

Oh they didn't? Well I'll just drop this here anyway.

A couple of surprises to me, notably at 4:38 . And in a surprise to absolutely no one here, 4:50 .

waterman at 3:04 will always be a banger

 

[Bender_]

Is it typical American swill like saving private ryan?

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No, this story has the veterans it's actually based on being interviewed before/after the episodes. I avoided it for years because of the same fear - that is was going to be another "'Murica, **** yeah" awards grab but it's anything but (though I assume it cleaned up in regards to awards). Honestly giving me chills thinking about it now and I blubbered like a baby at the end of it.

Edit: Didn't realise The Pacific was by the same creators, gonna watch both through. Can't wait!

 

[squashface]

No, this story has the veterans it's actually based on being interviewed before/after the episodes. I avoided it for years because of the same fear - that is was going to be another "'Murica, heck yeah" awards grab but it's anything but (though I assume it cleaned up in regards to awards). Honestly giving me chills thinking about it now and I blubbered like a baby at the end of it.

Edit: Didn't realise The Pacific was by the same creators, gonna watch both through. Can't wait!

Masters of the Air is also by the same creators and is similarly elite viewing

 

[Forward Press]

Is it typical American swill like saving private ryan?

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I wouldn't say SPR is American swill because it's a pretty brutal depiction of the casualties of war. The Nazis aren't cartoon villains and the good guys are flawed.

Now things like American Sniper - people loved it but that is swill.

 

[TY24]

 

[Farang83150]

Re-watching "Silicon Valley", brilliant stuff...

 

[mattyc75]

I wouldn't say SPR is American swill because it's a pretty brutal depiction of the casualties of war. The Nazis aren't cartoon villains and the good guys are flawed.

Now things like American Sniper - people loved it but that is swill.

Also hurt locker was complete garbage

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[TY24]

The Manchester City machine just continues to roll on. Never seen a team come home with a wet sail quite like they do.

 

[kane249]

The Manchester City machine just continues to roll on. Never seen a team come home with a wet sail quite like they do.

Arsenal fans now know what Liverpool has been putting up with these last few years.

They are relentless under Pep

 

[Biggie]

Is it typical American swill like saving private ryan?

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Absolutely not

My Dad hates that shit with a passion but he actually OWNS a hard copy of BoB

It’s amazing and compelling viewing.

 

[Biggie]

Masters of the Air is also by the same creators and is similarly elite viewing

Wasn’t a fan of this series myself. It was good but I cannot call it elite.

 

[DanWCE]

Absolutely not

My Dad hates that s**t with a passion but he actually OWNS a hard copy of BoB

It’s amazing and compelling viewing.

You're not wrong there. I watched 3 episodes last night. I was captivated by the first episode alone. The story picks up right at the events covered by a documentary I watched this week, which is a happy coincidence.

 

[RookiePick]

You're not wrong there. I watched 3 episodes last night. I was captivated by the first episode alone. The story picks up right at the events covered by a documentary I watched this week, which is a happy coincidence.

The binge is strong with this one.

 

[Astro7]

Band of Brothers has been a series that stood the test of time.
Prefer anything that doesn't depict nazi cliches.
Civil War is something else, chilling at times (best seen at cinema)
SPR had a liberal dose of reality, but there were some nazi cliches.

 

[Bender_]

I like Hurt Locker. Puts a different spin on war films which I enjoy. Some cheesey parts though.

 

[RookiePick]

Three Kings or GTFO.

 

[kane249]

If you are looking for a gritty take on life inside a POW camp I hear Hogan's Hero's is great Dan

 

[Astro7]

If you like U-boats and wolf packs vs. destroyers and convoys - 'Greyhound' is not bad, starts off slow and then it's on for young+old! Gritty, grey, icy, north atlantic action.
Tom Hanks as destroyer captain, on Apple tv I think...

 

[MKMatty]

Anyone ever go back into their posting history and cringe a little bit? Because same.

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

Anyone ever go back into their posting history and cringe a little bit? Because same.

I stand by everything I’ve said. Including the stuff that contradicts the other stuff.

 

[Boohemian]

Anyone ever go back into their posting history and cringe a little bit? Because same.

Talking about that time you tried to get acquainted with a lovely young lady that was never seen on the board ever again?

 

[FKASC]

Talking about that time you tried to get acquainted with a lovely young lady that was never seen on the board ever again?

Welcome to BigFooty. Would you be interested in partaking in a cold beverage perchance