TV and Films

TwistandShout

Luke, thoughts on Homeland this week? ;hmm

Thought it was decent mate. I think it's building to a dramatic last few episodes (I reckon one of the main supporting cast members is going to die).

Liked the focus on Carrie's medication. One of my big gripes with Homeland is that the brilliant first season was all about her, a brilliant intelligence officer who was struggling with her judgement because of her illness and the error she felt she made over 9/11, but that was great because we never knew if she was paranoid or actually spot on. There was always that doubt.

But since season 1, that theme which was one of the main themes has been pushed into the background and only occasionally hinted at. It makes it so much more intriguing because you don't know what she's seeing, doing, the decisions she makes etc.

I agree mate. Although Carrie really does annoy me. Not so much this episode but the one before. Where she was with Ayan. I know she was trying to recruit him but to not answer her phone, when Quinn kept ringing her about Saul ;doh

To be put in this role as head station chief is mad. Her head is all over the place. Making ridiculous decisions like saying 'take the shot' when Saul was in danger. What would they do without Quinn? Not sure what is going to happen to Carrie now she is with that guy? Do we think he is dodgy?

SuzanneClaret

I didn't get on with Homeland, I liked the first series well enough, I just found series 2 really hard work.

Might try again though.

Pearces_Left_Foot

Gotham has been better than I thought it would really enjoyed this weeks episode with the Penguin and his schemes

SuzanneClaret

It's excellent take on an old story...

whupathman

http://www.nbc.com/late-night-with-seth-meyers/video/keira-knightley-and-seth-share-a-love-of-west-ham-football/2829599


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Off Keira Yeold, she's mine ;lol

Hamstew

I didn't get on with Homeland, I liked the first series well enough, I just found series 2 really hard work.

Might try again though.

Same as ;ok

MrsGrey

I managed 2 or 3 episodes and couldn't be bothered to watch any further. ;puzzled

SuzanneClaret

I want to see the Paddinton Bear movie.

And I've just seen a trailer for the new Star Wars film BUT it's not out until December 2015 ;weep

MrsGrey

;hmm

I couldn't get on with the prequels. Do you think this new trilogy is going to more like the original/proper Star Wars?

#showingmyage

SuzanneClaret

I do yes, they follow on from what we know as the third film with an older Luke, Leia and Han Solo. Chewy is in it too ;ok

Yeoldhammer

the trailer looks awesome

Lukerz

Best bit about the JW trailer is the cool, slowed down, piano Jurassic Park theme tune. It looks like a glorified B movie. Some of that CGI?

Which is annoying as Jurassic Park is one of my all time favourites.

SuzanneClaret

Yeold

It's fantastic ;wahoo

OutcastLondoner

Has anyone watched the US version Masterchef? It's so scripted it's hilarious.

SuzanneClaret

;sofa

Hammerwombat

BBC are repeating the 1970s version of the day of the triffids. If you like your drama with a nostalgic feel ;ok

MrsGrey

Wobbly sets ;wahoo

Yeoldhammer

Agents of Shield Bobby ;carew Simmons ;carew May ;carew Skye ;carew

Lukerz

Twist - you see the latest episode of Homeland mate? Thought it was up there with the best since the show began. ;ok

Really praying this season is not going to end with Saul's death, but I have a horrible feeling...

pardewalegend

Bang on Luke homeland is superb!!
Also the missing on bbc 1 is gripping

Hammerwombat

Can anyone help me? I'm not terribly knowledgable about tv options, but I have decided to get some sort of film/tv package. Which is best, Netflix or Amazon Prime?

WrathChild

Personally I think Netflix is better

MrsGrey

I know I'm late to the party but have started The Blacklist.

Really enjoying it. ;thumbsup

Up to episode 8 so far.

SuzanneClaret

Me too. I've watched quite a few of the 'recommended by this thread' shows on Netflix.

WrathChild

Me too Suz ;thumbsup I did use lovefilm streaming (which is now amazon prime I believe) but got really fed up with it as it didn't seem to get very current releases and what it did have didn't interest me.

I still have a lovefilm subscription but I only get the DVD's sent by post.

Yeoldhammer

Anyone watch Gotham ?

- Ed Enigma (Riddler)
- Oswald Cobblepot (Penguin)
- (hints towards Bane with the Venom serum / Viper Serum)
- Harvey Dent in next episode (Twoface)
- Cat (Cat Woman)
- Bruce Wayne (Batman)
- Alfred

I am expecting the big one to be "the Joker". With maybe a Harley Quinn to make an appearance (might be too young).

hard to think of other Batman Villians who will enter the Fray.

Mr Freeze ? Poison Ivy (although i reckon there was a hint of her in it in one episode as a small girl)

grey_til_I_dye

Yeold

Yes, and thoroughly enjoying it!

SuzanneClaret

Me too, I think Gotham is really very good.

OutcastLondoner

Overall I think Netflix is better. Has lots of good off-beat options and is better organised. Amazon prime seems to have more popular TV shows but the interface is really rubbish. That makes a big difference because it can be frustrating, even with netflix, trying to find something good to watch.

Also, with Netflix you can just switch on a VPN and access the US version. Don't know if that works with Amazon.

TwistandShout

Twist - you see the latest episode of Homeland mate? Thought it was up there with the best since the show began. ;ok

Really praying this season is not going to end with Saul's death, but I have a horrible feeling...

Watched it last night mate and agree, top episode. Homeland at its best when your stressed and have no idea what will happen. I'm starting to like Lockhart too!

Wonder what will happen to the ambassador husband, hope that woman gets found out too!