What are we watching now?

[TSJMajesty]

I take your point but I wouldn't put it exactly this way. The Godfather was great then, and it will be great always.

No, of course. That's not what I meant. I meant, like because the GF was so great, they made 2 sequels, and even though 2 was also great, at some point it's not any longer, like with 3.

Iow, at some point you can't keep trading on a name, or even reputation, unless those things are still great. But many times they're not, and people don't notice it. If that makes sense.

Likewise for Goodfellas, Carlito's Way, etc. etc. etc. New and good ideas ("better" or otherwise) notwithstanding.

But as for living, breathing human beings... no one can just carry on delivering 100% forever. In the case of actors, sooner or later you're casting dust. (This is especially painful to watch when you write them into scenes comprising their youths/ origin stories.)

 

[mercifulfuzziness]

Streamed the first three episodes of Landman last night. Pretty good show....love Billy Bob Thornton's character in this.

We are ending our Sky subscription. It’s just so little content. But Landman looks really interesting.

I am glad if Yellowstone is over. It becomes a drag.

Had the same feeling about The Bear. Man that last season was so slowww

 

[norminal]

Had the same feeling about The Bear. Man that last season was so slowww

I refer to season 3 as season 2-1/2.

 

[mercifulfuzziness]

I refer to season 3 as season 2-1/2.

We just kept watching because the first seasons were so good so now we felt invested. But what a drag it was.

 

[Jynx]

I didn't make it past season one of The Bear. I just felt like the movie Boiling Point already did this better and in a shorter format.

 

[JiveTurkey]

I didn't make it past season one of The Bear. I just felt like the movie Boiling Point already did this better and in a shorter format.

S1 I liked. S2 gave me PTSD

 

[mercifulfuzziness]

S1 I liked. S2 gave me PTSD

I am fan of Jon Bernethal because of The Punisher. So season 2 got me going. That crazy Christmas evening … pfoeh
but yes, also very stress inducing season

 

[JiveTurkey]

Jon is awesome in the Punisher. The Bear Christmas Episode was where I tapped out though

 

[mercifulfuzziness]

Jon is awesome in the Punisher. The Bear Christmas Episode was where I tapped out though

Seems like they are all friends too , or at least good working colleagues. Micro also in the show which is such a different character in The Bear. Overall just really good acting.

 

[JiveTurkey]

I like Matty Matheson. Despite him seeming like he would drive me absolutely insane IRL.

 

[mercifulfuzziness]

I like Matty Matheson. Despite him seeming like he would drive me absolutely insane IRL.

Ahhh yeah he is real a good add on to the show

Also the uncle …

 

[Rock Chalk]

We are ending our Sky subscription. It’s just so little content. But Landman looks really interesting.

I am glad if Yellowstone is over. It becomes a drag.

Had the same feeling about The Bear. Man that last season was so slowww

Call me a glutton for punishment.....I'm sticking with Yellowstone to the bitter end.......

 

[mercifulfuzziness]

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Me too. Damn. Need to watch it today. I wanted to watch the LOTR show, which is not terrible so far (im at season 1). I actually love how they made the Dwarf world. Something you didnt see in the movies. I am not sure why they changed all the names of the "groups". Where are the hobbits? I am confused about that. And why is there a tall guy falling from the sky with crazy attitude?

 

[Jynx]

Me too. Damn. Need to watch it today. I wanted to watch the LOTR show, which is not terrible so far (im at season 1). I actually love how they made the Dwarf world. Something you didnt see in the movies. I am not sure why they changed all the names of the "groups". Where are the hobbits? I am confused about that. And why is there a tall guy falling from the sky with crazy attitude?

They're not allowed use the term "Hobbit" because WB have the rights to that.

 

[mercifulfuzziness]

They're not allowed use the term "Hobbit" because WB have the rights to that.

Ah! .. So .. that weird tree group.. are hobbits. But the rights for the rest .. are not at WB?

Okay.. man, I hate those rights BS. With Marvel and Sony, same BS.

 

[Jynx]

Ah! .. So .. that weird tree group.. are hobbits. But the rights for the rest .. are not at WB?

Okay.. man, I hate those rights BS. With Marvel and Sony, same BS.

Yes. The Harfoots are one of three breeds of Hobbit in the books.

 

[mercifulfuzziness]

Yes. The Harfoots are one of three breeds of Hobbit in the books.

Ahh never read the book. But in my defense.. I never had heard of the books before Peter Jackson. I watch it almost every year with my wife. She still does not want to see the making off. I sometimes feel like the making off might even be more beautiful than the movie itself

 

[Spaced Out Ace]

I think Bernthal's portrayal of Frank in The Punisher was about as good as it will get for that character on any screen.

 

[mercifulfuzziness]

I think Bernthal's portrayal of Frank in The Punisher was about as good as it will get for that character on any screen.

Yep. He is just perfect for that role. Looking forward to him coming back to life in Daredevil and then hopefully season 3.

I have hopes for Marvel. My hope was gone after end game.

 

[JiveTurkey]

Thomas Jane in the Dirty Laundry short was amazing as well.