Thought this one was a lot of fun. Definitely worth the time.This is perhaps ironic, given the discussion on the movie trailer thread. Started watching The Gentlemen on Netflix. It's derivative of the movie of the same name. Stars Theo James, Kaya Scodelario and Daniel Ings. We absolutely loved the first two episodes. The dialogue is just so clever. Ings is very funny as Freddy. James and Scodelario have some sexual tension going, even though a relationship isn't suggested yet.
Last episode of Fallout was a big ol' helping of meh. Series started out interesting and then just went nowhere. I'd say pass. I kept Amazon Prime for an extra month for this?
Fallout. Prime. Started it last night and love it so far. They absolutely nailed it with the look, the feel, the costumes, the music. Ella Purnell is adorable and then some as the young vault dweller. Aaron Moten is solid as member of the Knights of the Brotherhood. Walton Groggins kills it as a Hollywood cowboy actor who mutates into a ghoul and is the Gunslinger. The attention to detail and the visuals are just stunning. I don't know how good the story will be and in some ways it doesn't matter. It's too much fun anyway.
Anyone else watching Shogun? I am enjoying it enough that I may read the book. James Cavell isn't Mitchner, but his books are meaty. This story seems worth the investment in time.
(I've read Taipan and Noble House, I probably should read Whirlwind as well.)
I have to say, not knowing the material, it's been good so far.I think I would rather read the book.
I have to say, not knowing the material, it's been good so far.
I first saw her around 10 years ago in "Wildlike" and thought she was great. I've followed her career, but she's gotten a disappointingly small number of decent roles in the intervening years.Ella Purnell is adorable and then some as the young vault dweller.
I thought it started out really (too) fast, skipping around the huge wasteland world too conveniently. The last three episodes are very important for world building and backstory. The action does slow down considerably, but only to connect the dots a bit.Started out great. Like really great. But then the last Episode and a half happened and it shrunk back down into mediocre territory.
Hopefully it rebounds in the second season.
I’m down with Shogun. Great acting and an enjoyable series. I give it a solid BAnyone else watching Shogun? I am enjoying it enough that I may read the book. James Cavell isn't Mitchner, but his books are meaty. This story seems worth the investment in time.
(I've read Taipan and Noble House, I probably should read Whirlwind as well.)
Lion - OK I’m taking the dive. Thanks.Don't know if I missed it somehow, but haven't seen any posts on 3 Body Problem, which I found surprising given the number of sci-fi nerds here. I started it yesterday and got sucked in right away. I'm now starting Ep6 (of 8) and it's holding together, albeit with some slow, dry spots. Never really paid attention to Eiza Gonzalez before, but dayum. SFX is top notch, especially in the Panama Canal scenes. I'm not a big sci-fi fan, but I do like really intelligent discussions on science and the physics discussions here, whether based in fact or total fiction, and compelling. Also really enjoying Benedict Wong in the slovenly cop role and Liam Cunningham as a total trying to defend Earth.
absolutely terrific show ... enjoyed it immensely!I’m down with Shogun. Great acting and an enjoyable series. I give it a solid B
I really wanted more than just the 10 episodes but that was the end of the book. My understanding is that they are considering doing Taipan which would be terrific.I’m down with Shogun. Great acting and an enjoyable series. I give it a solid B
Don't know if I missed it somehow, but haven't seen any posts on 3 Body Problem, which I found surprising given the number of sci-fi nerds here. I started it yesterday and got sucked in right away. I'm now starting Ep6 (of 8) and it's holding together, albeit with some slow, dry spots. Never really paid attention to Eiza Gonzalez before, but dayum. SFX is top notch, especially in the Panama Canal scenes. I'm not a big sci-fi fan, but I do like really intelligent discussions on science and the physics discussions here, whether based in fact or total fiction, and compelling. Also really enjoying Benedict Wong in the slovenly cop role and Liam Cunningham as a total trying to defend Earth.