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[Off The Couch]

Rachael Gunn 'breakdancing'

 

[arupist]

Rachael Gunn 'breakdancing'

It is clear the Federal Government needs to commit millions of dollars in funding Breakdancing. After all, a gold medal in breakdancing has the same value as a gold medal in 3x3 basketball and the same value as a gold medal in the 100m sprint.

It must be like some of those contestants on xxx's Got Talent. You know, those ones that are so bad it is embarrassing. The ones that have absolutely no shame and just want to appear on TV.

I hope the bboys can at least score a point.

I must say I looked better than that the last time I had a fit.

 

[arupist]

Nautilus Season 1 (Disney+). Stars Shazad Latif as Captain Nemo and about half the cast are Australian actors. Set in 1857 when the British East India Company was at its height. The BEIC, in secret, designs and builds the Nautilus with slave labour who ultimately rebel and steal the sub. Very loosely based on Jules Verne's book and seems a little over the top in the BEIC pursuit. Only seen episode 1 but looks OK for the lack of anything else to watch. All episodes available so a binge night may be in order if you get into it.

 

[arupist]

Started to watch Wyatt Earp and The Cowboy War. Essentially starts off with the OK Corral gunfight and then explores the aftermath. Might be alright but I stopped after 20 minutes when the story was interrupted by historians giving their input. Cut them out and let the show run and it might be enjoyable.

There have been a few of these types of shows. George Washington and Benjamin Franklin (starring Michael Douglas) are two that I know of. Started the Washington one but stopped for the same reason as above. Never bothered with Franklin.

Not saying you shouldn't watch it, but the historian pieces really shit me. You can learn some stuff, though. For example, I did not know Washington was a Redcoat Officer before he changed sides. Can't trust those F&*ckin' treacherous Yankees.

With Wyatt Earp, I knew he was no saint and this show highlights that. Certainly not the Kevin Costner hero type. Also, the Clanton gang was much bigger than the movies indicated. They stole 1000s of head of cattle from Mexico and made a fortune.

Up to you if you want to watch. On Netflix.

 

[arupist]

Treadstone (2019 series). We all thought Treadstone was shut down after Jason Bourne kicked all that arse. Apparently not. The Cicadas (sleeper agents) are waking up.

First episode was extremely promising. Lesser-known but highly competent cast. Recommended.

Oh, and LOTR - Rings of Power Season 2 is kicking some serious butt.

 

[arupist]

Treadstone (2019 series). We all thought Treadstone was shut down after Jason Bourne kicked all that arse. Apparently not. The Cicadas (sleeper agents) are waking up.

First episode was extremely promising. Lesser-known but highly competent cast. Recommended.

Oh, and LOTR - Rings of Power Season 2 is kicking some serious butt.

An update on Treadstone. It is an excellent series and well worth watchin. However, none of the story threads were completed, suggesting a continuation into season 2, which never happened. I suspect this show was a victim of COVID when Hollywood shut down.

 

[arupist]

A couple of new TV shows to look out for if you can access them:

1. Agatha All Along - Spin-off from WandaVision with the character Agatha Harkness. Witch stuff. Disney+
2. Paris Has Fallen - French show but there is an English language version out there. Terrorists take over some place and the sky falls in. Heroes save the day. SBS On Demand
3. The Penguin - Stars Colin Farrell. 8 Episodes on HBO
4. Tulsa King Season 2
5. The Old Man Season 2
6. Slow Horses Season 4
7. Only Murders In the Building Season 4

Also an interesting interpretation of The Crow. OK if you liked the Original Brandon Lee version.

 

[Hens Hall]

New season of Slow Horses - Awesome series

Watching Dark Matter on Apple TV - Pretty good.

Archer on netflix - pisstake animated spy series. Very good.

 

[Harper_Hawk]

Dark Wind - SBS ondemand.
Good show. Set in 1970s. Navajo crime drama mixed in with some supernatural elements. 3 out of 5 stars.


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[Off The Couch]

Just finished watching
The Jetty

And now watching
Perfect Couple

Would love to watch some BBC channels as I’ve seen some interesting trailers

 

[Crock]

No Offence - series 1-3
Front line policing in Manchester,
Gets a worthy rating of 8 on IMDB
(Would be even better if I could understand half of what they are saying)

 

[moginie]

No Offence - series 1-3
Front line policing in Manchester,
Gets a worthy rating of 8 on IMDB
(Would be even better if I could understand half of what they are saying)

No Offence is brilliant. Loved it.

What platform is Slow Horses on? A mate of mine mentioned it on Friday and it really piqued my interest.

 

[Ashman23]

No Offence is brilliant. Loved it.

What platform is Slow Horses on? A mate of mine mentioned it on Friday and it really piqued my interest.

Apple TV. Which I have to err umm sail the high seas to get access to the show as I don't have Apple TV.

 

[ahhhhhh]

Apple TV. Which I have to err umm sail the high seas to get access to the show as I don't have Apple TV.

Pirate Bay still exists?

 

[Ashman23]

Pirate Bay still exists?

Yes, still harboring a weary traveler.

 

[RustyHawk]

Just watched two movies with almost identical storylines - a nonagenarian escapes from a nursing home to go to Normandy for the D-Day anniversary celebrations to visit the grave of a fallen comrade:

The Great Escaper starring Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson
The Last Rifleman starring Pierce Brosnan

Both are slowish but moving stories. IMHO, The Last Rifleman was by far superior. Pierce Brosnan was excellent. This one, at least, is well worth a look.

Finally these 2 films are out on Foxtel.

I knew you had reviewed them arupist, I just didnt realise how long ago!!!

Will give the "Last Rifleman" a watch .

 

[SwanpoolSeahawk]

Have been watching House

 

[Off The Couch]

Watched Presumed Innocent - not bad at all

 

[Crock]

Two new series we have recently watched and enjoyed:
Rabbit Hole IMDB rating 7.4
Greyzone (Gra Zon) Scandinavian, so subtitles. IMDB rating 7.3

 

[Ashman23]

I'm a bit late to the party but have been watching Justified after finishing Suits.

Season 4 of Slow Dogs was a tiny bit predictable but still really good.

 

[Mitchell Madness]

I actually gave the aussie office a go. It's not that bad. Nothing overly women which people expected given the abc influence. It's pretty much the UK version with an Aussie accent

 

[Ned Ryerson]

If you're a fan of the UK Taskmaster and want a palate cleanser from the steaming pile of effluent that is the Australian version - season 2 of the NZ Taskmaster is as good as any of the best UK series.

 

[RustyHawk]

Finally got to watch "The Last Rifleman" (2023) [Foxtel] with Pierce Brosnan this last weekend. At a loose end so I thought, Ill give this ago and see how much I can stomach it and surprisingly, it was good. Rooting for the underdog, this film left an impression on me.

The other film on [Netflix] "Woman of the hour" Directed and starring the very beautiful Anna Kendrick. Also stars Daniel Zovatto as "Rodney Alcala" a very unpleasant person who meets Anna K on the set of tv dating game. Based on a true story, I found at times the tension built up nicely till your on the edge of your seat. Worth a look.

 

[RustyHawk]

Great news.

Starting this Sunday November 3, Tokyo Vice season 2 on SBS Viceland @ 9:35pm

Stars Ken Watanabe and Ansel Elgort about police, crime reporting, criminals and where they all mix and match in the Hostess clubs of Tokyo.

Really top notch tv. If you like crime drama's with an edge, this is for you.

 

[Blackhawk42]

The Penguin is fantastic and I'm not ready for it to end yet.