What have you watched recently? (Please use the hide function for spoilers or plot lines)

[Tank]

I have been glued to Shark Week with my daughter.  I just got Scanners from Netflix so I will popping that in soon.  I haven't seen in a long time.

 

that episode about submarine was horrific.

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

This week I've watched The Outsiders and The Count of Monte Cristo. Two of my favorite books. I would love to see them re-make The Count of Monte Cristo on film. I like the 2002 version, but I think a re-make would be interesting. 

 

Also revisited some QT films. Last weekend I watched Django Unchained, today I watched Inglourious Basterds. I think Jackie Brown and Reservoir Dogs will be next. 

 

Supposedly there is a teaser trailer for his new film, The Hateful Eight, that was sent out with Sin City 2. I wonder if that rumor is true because by all accounts, he hasn't started filming yet. I'll be scouring the net for that.

[Ray McKigney]

Boyhood. 8/10. Really good. Interesting to see the kid age 12 years in 3 hours. Good story too. 

[HeavenlyHalos]

This week I've watched The Outsiders and The Count of Monte Cristo. Two of my favorite books. I would love to see them re-make The Count of Monte Cristo on film. I like the 2002 version, but I think a re-make would be interesting. 

 

Also revisited some QT films. Last weekend I watched Django Unchained, today I watched Inglourious Basterds. I think Jackie Brown and Reservoir Dogs will be next. 

 

Supposedly there is a teaser trailer for his new film, The Hateful Eight, that was sent out with Sin City 2. I wonder if that rumor is true because by all accounts, he hasn't started filming yet. I'll be scouring the net for that.

 

The Count of Monte Cristo is also one of my favorite novels, but as its around 1100 pages, I think turning it into a mini-series would be a better option or more accurate way of getting the story in the novel on screen. For instance, Haydee is a rather central character in the novel, but completely left out of the 2002 movie, probably due to time constraints.

[Glen]

I have to pat my son's ass for up to 20 minutes to get him to sleep at night. I usually watch netflix on my phone while I do so. 3 episodes into Orange is the New Black season 2. Not a super fan of the show. The attempts at humor fail time and time again and the acting is pretty awful. That said, I always want to see what happens next so I keep watching. Props to them.

Just started burning through this show this weekend. Laura Prepon is the worst actress ever. That said, still watching. Crazy Eyes is awesome.

[nate]

Just started burning through this show this weekend. Laura Prepon is the worst actress ever. That said, still watching. Crazy Eyes is awesome.

 

It is ****in uncanny how bad she is.

 

I was a pretty big fan of That 70s Show and I always wondered how much better it would have been if that giant oaf wasn't playing Donna's part.

Edited August 17, 2014 by nate

[Spencer]

Chronicle

There wasn't really a plot to it, but I thought it was fun to watch a bunch of supposedly high-school aged kids discover super powers.

I wish I could fly

[Brandon]

Walked in last night to a Netflix documentary about a bible thumper and a hermaphrodite that are stalkers and follow around 80's pop star Tiffany where their big moments are when Tiffany does pics and autograph signings after her show and they get to meet her.

[angelskirt]

The Count of Monte Cristo is also one of my favorite novels, but as its around 1100 pages, I think turning it into a mini-series would be a better option or more accurate way of getting the story in the novel on screen. For instance, Haydee is a rather central character in the novel, but completely left out of the 2002 movie, probably due to time constraints.

I agree, HH.  It would be best as a mini-series due to the many plot twists and characters (not to mention all of Edmund Dante's aliases).  Great book and would be a great mini-series.

[Brandon]

Locke

 

Looked cool at Redbox and a friend mentioned wanting to see it and mentioned a bit of what he heard. If someone would have just explained the premise or what the movie was about I'd have been in no way interested. That said, it wasn't too bad. I got what they were trying to do and Tom Hardy pulled it off.  

 

Finished it feeling good about it, looking back and realizing I just watched a movie about a dude in his car on the phone for an hour and a half is kind of unique.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

Last thing I watched television-wise was the season finale of Deadliest Catch. Hard to believe that the show has been on for ten years. Sig Hansen said that when the whole thing started he figured that the camera crews would be there for one season and that would be it.

 

That, and I have been watching the kids from my neighborhood pound lumps on the rest of the country in the Little League World Series. Go Mountain Ridge!

[Spencer]

Doctor Who series premiere was tonight.

I thought it was a solid introduction to the new doctor, Peter Capaldi.

Anybody else watch?

[gotbeer]

Just came back from watching Sin City.  Totally confused about it.  Although Eva Green, did not disappoint.

[LBHalos17]

Just came back from watching Sin City.  Totally confused about it.  Although Eva Green, did not disappoint.

Is it as good as the first one, tho?  That was a fun movie.

 

Watched "American Hustle" last night.  Thought it was a pretty good movie, tho I figured-out what was going to happen pretty quickly.  I love these period-movies with the clothes and hair-styles, cars, and music of the times..  Bale and Cooper were great in it.

[gotbeer]

Is it as good as the first one, tho?  That was a fun movie.

 

Watched "American Hustle" last night.  Thought it was a pretty good movie, tho I figured-out what was going to happen pretty quickly.  I love these period-movies with the clothes and hair-styles, cars, and music of the times..  Bale and Cooper were great in it.

 

IMO, no I didn't think it was as good as the first.  There was just something off about it.  It didn't flow well like the first one, and was really confused about the plot holes.

[mrwicked]

Started watching The Walking Dead.

We are 5 or so episodes in. It's good, entertaining.

Very Frank Darabont (can get a little campy at times, but still fun).

Love the guy from the green mile being in it.

[Vladfan]

Gang Related-

On Hulu+. Loved the first season but there has been no word if they are going to renew it for a second season.

I really like The Bridge. Can't wait to see the second season.

[Jay]

Series finale of True Blood.  Liked how they played Led Zeppelin's "Thank You" as they rolled the final credits.  Even in 2014, you can't go wrong with the mighty Zep.

[1nutkruk]

Outlander with the wife.  Surprisingly I am liking it.  

[mancini79]

Saw the musical/play of Once. Huge fan of the movie and soundtrack so decided to give this a shot. I thought it was fantastic. Stayed true to the movie for the most part. So if you liked the movie, you will enjoy the play.

[Brandon]

Need For Speed

 

Had no desire to see this, but just bought a new tv and soundbar and was able to rent the blu-ray to try out the new set up.

 

Movie sucked. I fell asleep, but the set up is nice.

[Taylor]

When the Game Stands Tall. I thought it was really good. Critics hated it, but methinks that has something to do with it being a faith-based film. 

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

Harsh Times -- The movie itself, 5/10...Christian Bale's acting - 9/10. Wanted to revisit this one just for Bale's part.

[Brandon]

I pop in Harsh Times every now and then. Never going to win awards, but dig the craziness.

 

Him speaking Spanish is quite the laugh.

[HaloCory22]

Season 6 of The League started up last night. Really good first episode. A lot of funny moments.