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Some very harrowing and thought provoking scenes.
Apart from the horror of war itself, the conditions on these islands were truly terrible.
The "thousand yard stare" phrase was popularized after Life magazine published the painting Marines Call It That 2,000 Yard Stare by World War II artist and correspondent Tom Lea,
About the real-life Marine who was his subject, Lea said:
He left the States 31 months ago. He was wounded in his first campaign. He has had tropical diseases. He half-sleeps at night and gouges Japs out of holes all day. Two-thirds of his company has been killed or wounded. He will return to attack this morning. How much can a human being endure?
I really enjoyed The Blacklist (but probably less than James Spader.)
After the first few episodes I wondered if it would get a bit 'samey', but the story arc developed really well, imo.
Really looking forward to the 2nd series.
I'm finding Boardwalk Empire a bit slow. Agree about Lilyhammer.
If you take it past the first 5 or 6 episodes, Blacklist really opens out, and James Spader has as much fun as any actor can, imo.
Fair enough.
I thought it was great 'popcorn' TV.
Absolutely mesmerising.
;ok
Thinking of Kevin Bacon, how about Tremors for a fun filled hour and a half?
I got through it as I'd seen all the rest. I think the 12 episodes forced them to telescope too much. Nice to see them use a strong female lead, imo.
I wasn't thinking of Chloe, I was thinking of Kate Morgan, the 'Lady Jack;'.
I'm not suggesting the writing or characterisation was brilliant, but at the least, it portrayed a woman willing and capable of doing things that Jack has done/can do (and Jack always looked on the verge of a breakdown, in every series!)
Anyone seen any good new programmes/films recently?
It's an adaptation of Hamlet set in Indian-occupied Kashmir. I was actually there when it was released and it's interesting. Nationalist Indians refuse to watch, liberal Indians love it and a lot of Kashmiris think its a poor portrayal. Written by a Kashmiri but apparently went through about 40 cuts for an Indian audience.
I watch 'A house of cards' on Netflix which was recommended on this thread.
It's very good, Kevin Spacy is superb.
(I'm assuming you are asking about web-based shows because of limited viewing options in Pakistan?)
Thanks MrsGrey - I already have a VPN and there's actually way more TV options in India and Bangladesh than UK. Sometimes stuff produced for the web is more interesting though - like House of Cards, Lillyhammer etc. And there are some good independent shows that people produce but are hard to find.
It was one of the best dramas on TV in recent years.
Sarah Lancashire was outstanding.