Daisey Jeep Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 I just watched both seasons of the Aussie instant hotel Its a condition reality shit thing for owners of air nub - is that what its called ? Anyway i watched the 2nd series first and it was so much better I just watches it for the decore really In the first series where the fornat was a bit different they had such bitchy people I always like the salt of the earth types In series 2 i throughly recomend checking out the couple who converted a commercial garage workshop building into a shrine to Americana in Barossa (a wine region) It was so well done I think its eposode 2 It was miraculously clean Alot of the pieces had been imported from the states. It was very well done and i cant find a picture that does it justice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janeymarywendy Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 On 2/10/2020 at 9:34 PM, Promise61 said: Has the mini documentary series, The Pharmacist been mentioned yet? A fascinating and sad insight into the legal opioid problem in America. Yet another example of how big business (Purdue Pharma) are ruthless in their pursuit of profit, regardless of the destruction of lives and communities. Fascinating stuff. Watched it all. Frightening and grim. The dad never gave up, did he? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Promise61 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Took a punt on another Harlan Coben series, Safe. Much better than The Stranger, but also suffers from plot lines that have nothing to do with the actual plot. Also, the leading male is totally miscast. A Thunderbird puppet with one facial expression. Worth a go, though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janeymarywendy Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 On 11/29/2019 at 4:49 PM, janeymarywendy said: I don't think this is a book as well, but it would make a good read. I enjoyed it. Bit of a twist at the end. I prefered The Stranger. Those dotty neighbours (where the party was held) were so over the top - but maybe they were meant to be. They irritated me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whispered secret Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 1 hour ago, janeymarywendy said: I prefered The Stranger. Those dotty neighbours (where the party was held) were so over the top - but maybe they were meant to be. They irritated me. I preferred The Stranger too. Watched one episode of Just One Look, on More4, not Netflix so probably shouldn't be on this thread, but it is another Harlan Coben. Not sure about it, will try one more episode and see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rizla Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 2 hours ago, Promise61 said: Took a punt on another Harlan Coben series, Safe. Much better than The Stranger, but also suffers from plot lines that have nothing to do with the actual plot. Also, the leading male is totally miscast. A Thunderbird puppet with one facial expression. Worth a go, though. I've started watching that despite myself. Those series are a bit like junk food, they are all right when you're consuming them, but afterwards you feel unsatisfied and a little grubby and despise yourself a bit. Because you could have eaten watched something much better in its place. I quite like that they take a US story and set it in the UK for us though. Makes a nice change as it usually goes the other way. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daisey Jeep Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 Oh no ! I finished Shitt$ creek Honestly it got better and better and all the characters got nicer and nicer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whispered secret Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Has anyone mentioned Sex Education? I am sure they must have, but I don't recall. Anyway, I think it is really good - the first episode I didn't like much, but was persuaded to stick with it and am pleased I did. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daisey Jeep Posted February 23 Author Share Posted February 23 5 hours ago, whispered secret said: Has anyone mentioned Sex Education? I am sure they must have, but I don't recall. Anyway, I think it is really good - the first episode I didn't like much, but was persuaded to stick with it and am pleased I did. I'll try again I couldn't get past the 1st episode either Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rizla Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 5 hours ago, Daisey Jeep said: I'll try again I couldn't get past the 1st episode either It's brilliant. The characters are so well realised. Some of them are not likeable but as time goes on you begin to see what makes them tick and you start to feel for them. There are moments that make you cry with laughter and others that break your heart. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whispered secret Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 9 hours ago, Daisey Jeep said: I'll try again I couldn't get past the 1st episode either Do Daisey, Mr J and I very nearly didn't carry on but by episode 3 we were hooked. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Promise61 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 On 2/23/2020 at 10:50 AM, whispered secret said: Has anyone mentioned Sex Education? I am sure they must have, but I don't recall. Anyway, I think it is really good - the first episode I didn't like much, but was persuaded to stick with it and am pleased I did. Yeah, great stuff. Great writing, and great performances from that young cast. 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rizla Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 5 hours ago, whispered secret said: Do Daisey, Mr J and I very nearly didn't carry on but by episode 3 we were hooked. I suspect the sex scenes put some people off, but they are not gratuitous, far from it. They are crucial to the story as every one tells us something about the characters involved. The sex is usually unsatisfactory and some of the scenes can be quite comical, but there are serious points to be made. There aren't all that many sex scenes really. Spoiler Some of the funniest scenes are sex scenes involving just one person 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whispered secret Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 14 minutes ago, Rizla said: I suspect the sex scenes put some people off, but they are not gratuitous, far from it. They are crucial to the story as every one tells us something about the characters involved. The sex is usually unsatisfactory and some of the scenes can be quite comical, but there are serious points to be made. There aren't all that many sex scenes really. Reveal hidden contents Some of the funniest scenes are sex scenes involving just one person Spot on! I had been warned but, nevertheless, I was a bit stunned at first. As you say though, the scenes are integral to the story lines and, as soon as you get used to that and interested in the characters, then the sex scenes just feel appropriate. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rizla Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Oh, and the soundtrack is awesome! A fantastic selection of music, plus some original songs from Ezra Furman which I enjoyed so much that I went to one of his gigs. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brown Eyed Boy Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 12 hours ago, Rizla said: It's brilliant. The characters are so well realised. Some of them are not likeable but as time goes on you begin to see what makes them tick and you start to feel for them. There are moments that make you cry with laughter and others that break your heart. Agree with every word of that. Great production values too. Favourite characters anyone? I’m going with Maeve, closely followed by Eric. Least favourite has to be the headmaster, then Jackson’s pushy blonde Mum. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rizla Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Headmaster is awful but funny, and the casting is spot on Spoiler as he and Adam are very plausible as father and son. The only one who doesn't strike me as a good fit is Ola as she looks too old - well, inevitably a few of them do, as they couldn't cast actual 16 year olds. But Ola just seems too confident and self possessed as well. She looks as if she should be sharing a flat with trendy people in London. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whispered secret Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Just been to see Emma at the cinema and it was odd to see Tanya Reynolds (who plays Lily) all dressed up in long frocks and bonnets! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whispered secret Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 I think Eric is my favourite. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rizla Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 2 hours ago, whispered secret said: I think Eric is my favourite. Who couldn't love Eric! Aimée is adorable too. But I can't think of a character I don't enjoy. ETA Ezra just dropped a video for Every Feeling (song that closes Episode 3) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daisey Jeep Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 9 hours ago, whispered secret said: Spot on! I had been warned but, nevertheless, I was a bit stunned at first. As you say though, the scenes are integral to the story lines and, as soon as you get used to that and interested in the characters, then the sex scenes just feel appropriate. We used to watch true blood - im sure ill cope Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daisey Jeep Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 Well .... i was going to watch it last night but the batteries in the tv remote crapped out and it was 9pm and it wouldn't change 'channel' to go to how we watch netflex through the blue ray player's internet (i think our tv only works with the remote - its a cheaper brand) So i got my laptop out and logged into netflex and i came across this Aussie show Ronnie Chieng international student I didn't think I'd like it because i was never a scarfie (Dunedin name for a university of Otago student) but it was really really funny - after all i grew up in a student town https://www.netflix.com/title/81004350?s=a&trkid=13747225&t=cp I think @Jerseyfornia shouid check it out Its really funny like LOL ! A few silly bits but that's ok Ronnie Chieng is a Malaysian comedian 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BrilliantDisguise Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 On 2/21/2020 at 11:22 PM, Daisey Jeep said: Oh no ! I finished Shitt$ creek Honestly it got better and better and all the characters got nicer and nicer Schitt's Creek makes me laugh so much! Too bad this is the last season. I just added to the other thread that I recently watched Harlan Coben's 'Safe' and 'The Stranger'. Both decent. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daisey Jeep Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 Watching Norsemen Its quite funny I think i enjoy the Norwegian sence of humour Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marilla Gorilla Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 On 2/21/2020 at 11:22 PM, Daisey Jeep said: Oh no ! I finished Shitt$ creek Honestly it got better and better and all the characters got nicer and nicer We've got only five more episodes to go of the 6th and final season. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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