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RE: What program/film/documentary are you watching now? - 9/4/2016 12:27:00 PM   
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That said it was still watchable I thought.

It was indeed watchable. I was mostly annoyed because I thought they didn't have a story for so many episodes so they dragged it on. And the new suspects, and new murder story, I found it hard to be interested in.

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I haven't seen 'Cold Feet' yet. Is it worth watching the original series?
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Yes, from what I can remember it is definitely worth watching - a very good cast too. There are 5 series to catch-up on though!

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In preparation for tomorrow night I watched the original pilot episode and then the last episode of the last series.

I think that gives me pretty much all I need to know so I know who was doing what with whom.


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RE: What program/film/documentary are you watching now? - 9/6/2016 1:10:26 PM   
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Also, trying to ape Saving Private Ryan's worst bit, the modern-day 'bookends', with an irrelevant vignette about the Japanese tsunami was the bitter icing on the cake.

I didn't hate it as much as it might seem, but it certainly irritated me!

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RE: What program/film/documentary are you watching now? - 9/6/2016 6:45:09 PM   
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I am still annoyed that Firefly got cancelled.

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RE: What program/film/documentary are you watching now? - 9/7/2016 6:39:54 AM   
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That said it was still watchable I thought.

It was indeed watchable. I was mostly annoyed because I thought they didn't have a story for so many episodes so they dragged it on. And the new suspects, and new murder story, I found it hard to be interested in.

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I haven't seen 'Cold Feet' yet. Is it worth watching the original series?
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Yes, from what I can remember it is definitely worth watching - a very good cast too. There are 5 series to catch-up on though!

warspite1

In preparation for tomorrow night I watched the original pilot episode and then the last episode of the last series.

I think that gives me pretty much all I need to know so I know who was doing what with whom.

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Always had the potential for disaster or let down after 13 years, but I have to say that the first episode of Cold Feet went down very well. Like welcoming 5 friends back (some you like more than others sure, but there is comfort in the familiarity).


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RE: What program/film/documentary are you watching now? - 9/12/2016 8:39:02 AM   
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Wow! What a brilliant version! The little actor that played Mowgli was perfect for the part and the CGI was incredible!

Great movie.

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RE: What program/film/documentary are you watching now? - 9/20/2016 9:51:49 PM   
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RE: What program/film/documentary are you watching now? - 9/21/2016 12:49:28 AM   
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I'd quite like to see the 1996 film adaptation of Chris Ryan's book The One That Got Away now.

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RE: What program/film/documentary are you watching now? - 9/21/2016 1:28:59 AM   
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Watched the Disney re-make of the Jungle Book over the weekend.

Wow! What a brilliant version! The little actor that played Mowgli was perfect for the part and the CGI was incredible!

Great movie.


Agree wholeheartedly. I thought Christopher Walken as the Girangutang King was also outstanding.

I strongly recommend "Kubo and the Two Strings" for your family and warspite1 Jr. Thumbs up all the way around from my crew.

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RE: What program/film/documentary are you watching now? - 9/21/2016 1:29:55 AM   
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RE: What program/film/documentary are you watching now? - 9/21/2016 9:47:17 PM   
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It did spark a new-found interest in the Seabees, though, so I suppose it wasn't entirely wasted.

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RE: What program/film/documentary are you watching now? - 9/23/2016 6:04:02 AM   
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I watched the first of a four-parter. This is written on the back of Operation Yewtree and the high profile investigations into celebrities and allegations of 'misdemeanours' in the past. The series stars the always watchable Robbie Coltrane (as a long-established comedian and TV personality) and the ever brilliant Julie Walters (as his wife).

Excellent script and acting (as you would expect from a fine cast that also includes Tim McInnerney). Looking forward to the rest of the series.

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RE: What program/film/documentary are you watching now? - 9/23/2016 11:32:44 AM   
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RE: What program/film/documentary are you watching now? - 9/26/2016 5:29:17 PM   
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RE: What program/film/documentary are you watching now? - 9/26/2016 6:11:36 PM   
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"Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children review: mordant British YA X-Men is Tim Burton's best in 20 years"

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/sep/26/miss-peregrines-home-for-peculiar-children-review-mordant-british-ya-x-men-is-tim-burtons-best-in-20-years

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Saw the trailer and the first thing that came to mind was "ah ha an off-shoot on the back of the X-Men success.
I find mutant abilities very appealing and I wait in anticipation to see the different mutants. In the new movie,These children's peculiar gifts are less appealing. Almost like a forced idea(something to be different enough) to make the film to not be a complete copy of mutant abilities. Just, can't get into this YET.

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RE: What program/film/documentary are you watching now? - 9/26/2016 9:20:42 PM   
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Saw the trailer and the first thing that came to mind was "ah ha an off-shoot on the back of the X-Men success.
I find mutant abilities very appealing and I wait in anticipation to see the different mutants. In the new movie,These children's peculiar gifts are less appealing. Almost like a forced idea(something to be different enough) to make the film to not be a complete copy of mutant abilities. Just, can't get into this YET.

The wife read most of the first book and gave up; apparently it got off to a good start but her interest just petered out. Here's hoping the film makes it a bit more engaging. I do like Eva Green, but I'm not a fan of Tim Burton's recent films.

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RE: What program/film/documentary are you watching now? - 10/4/2016 10:15:18 PM   
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A truly Excellent film. Tom Hanks is such a good actor. Great script, great story. Thoroughly recommended.

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RE: What program/film/documentary are you watching now? - 10/7/2016 3:33:01 PM   
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Backing was pulled when the MACHINE realized it was not going to be the normal high action, bigger than life movie. Some say it moves too slowly. It's a study in character and pulls you into that time. Visually it's beautiful moving pictures.
Ive read that the orignal flim was 4 hours and may be released someday.

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RE: What program/film/documentary are you watching now? - 10/7/2016 4:43:47 PM   
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Backing was pulled when the MACHINE realized it was not going to be the normal high action, bigger than life movie. Some say it moves too slowly. It's a study in character and pulls you into that time. Visually it's beautiful moving pictures.
Ive read that the orignal flim was 4 hours and may be released someday.


Available online? Links?

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RE: What program/film/documentary are you watching now? - 10/7/2016 6:28:16 PM   
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RE: What program/film/documentary are you watching now? - 10/7/2016 6:34:12 PM   
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Anyone watch Westworld? Thoughts? Opinions? Worth watching?


I saw the first episode, pretty dark and it really did not hold my interest ...the original movie was very good!

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RE: What program/film/documentary are you watching now? - 10/7/2016 6:36:58 PM   
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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford


Backing was pulled when the MACHINE realized it was not going to be the normal high action, bigger than life movie. Some say it moves too slowly. It's a study in character and pulls you into that time. Visually it's beautiful moving pictures.
Ive read that the orignal flim was 4 hours and may be released someday.


Available online? Links?




At putlocker, will have to click through the adware 2 or 3 times then it will play. The best way is to quickly close the adware page before it fully loads.

http://putlocker.is/watch-the-assassination-of-jesse-james-by-the-coward-robert-ford-online-free-putlocker.html



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RE: What program/film/documentary are you watching now? - 10/7/2016 6:39:42 PM   
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Anyone watch Westworld? Thoughts? Opinions? Worth watching?


I saw the first episode, pretty dark and it really did not hold my interest ...the original movie was very good!
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Thanks Patrick - I'll give the first episode a go - but in two minds at the moment as to whether to bother.

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RE: What program/film/documentary are you watching now? - 10/7/2016 6:47:41 PM   
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I saw the first episode, pretty dark and it really did not hold my interest ...the original movie was very good!
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Thanks Patrick - I'll give the first episode a go - but in two minds at the moment as to whether to bother.


You might like it...the cinematography is good as well as the acting...if you like Anthony Hopkins it's worth a watch!

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RE: What program/film/documentary are you watching now? - 10/7/2016 6:49:08 PM   
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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford


Backing was pulled when the MACHINE realized it was not going to be the normal high action, bigger than life movie. Some say it moves too slowly. It's a study in character and pulls you into that time. Visually it's beautiful moving pictures.
Ive read that the orignal flim was 4 hours and may be released someday.


Available online? Links?




At putlocker, will have to click through the adware 2 or 3 times then it will play. The best way is to quickly close the adware page before it fully loads.

http://putlocker.is/watch-the-assassination-of-jesse-james-by-the-coward-robert-ford-online-free-putlocker.html




Thanks for the link, I think I'll pass, adware is not my friend.

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RE: What program/film/documentary are you watching now? - 10/13/2016 8:31:44 PM   
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Three parter. The first one was surprisingly good - amazing how many photos of crowds in Vienna and elsewhere that they have found and identified Hitler in!

Also I never realised, but apparently he was never made a corporal. He was a Private First Class. Anyone else ever hear that?

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RE: What program/film/documentary are you watching now? - 10/13/2016 8:46:06 PM   
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RE: What program/film/documentary are you watching now? - 10/13/2016 9:13:03 PM   
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Hitler: The Rise and Fall

Three parter. The first one was surprisingly good - amazing how many photos of crowds in Vienna and elsewhere that they have found and identified Hitler in!

Also I never realised, but apparently he was never made a corporal. He was a Private First Class. Anyone else ever hear that?


Yes, according to Wikipedia he was a 'Gefreiter', a private or private first class...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolf_Hitler
Do you have a link or info to "Hitler: The Rise and Fall", it sounds like must see for a WWII buff.

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RE: What program/film/documentary are you watching now? - 10/13/2016 9:19:55 PM   
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Hitler: The Rise and Fall

Three parter. The first one was surprisingly good - amazing how many photos of crowds in Vienna and elsewhere that they have found and identified Hitler in!

Also I never realised, but apparently he was never made a corporal. He was a Private First Class. Anyone else ever hear that?


Yes, according to Wikipedia he was a 'Gefreiter', a private or private first class...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolf_Hitler
Do you have a link or info to "Hitler: The Rise and Fall", it sounds like must see for a WWII buff.
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Not sure what is accessible in other parts of the world, but this 3-part series is currently showing on 'More 4' part of the UK's Channel 4.

Apparently the story that he was promoted in the field to corporal was a story he invented to make him sound good - as was the story he concocted about how he got his Iron Cross (via a daring mission in which he captured a bunch of French soldiers single-handed - the incident did happen, but Hitler wasn't the guy responsible).


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RE: What program/film/documentary are you watching now? - 10/13/2016 9:27:58 PM   
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Hitler: The Rise and Fall

Three parter. The first one was surprisingly good - amazing how many photos of crowds in Vienna and elsewhere that they have found and identified Hitler in!

Also I never realised, but apparently he was never made a corporal. He was a Private First Class. Anyone else ever hear that?


Yes, according to Wikipedia he was a 'Gefreiter', a private or private first class...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolf_Hitler
Do you have a link or info to "Hitler: The Rise and Fall", it sounds like must see for a WWII buff.

And 'Gefreiter' could be translated into 'Lance corporal'.

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RE: What program/film/documentary are you watching now? - 10/13/2016 9:36:19 PM   
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Hitler: The Rise and Fall

Three parter. The first one was surprisingly good - amazing how many photos of crowds in Vienna and elsewhere that they have found and identified Hitler in!

Also I never realised, but apparently he was never made a corporal. He was a Private First Class. Anyone else ever hear that?


Yes, according to Wikipedia he was a 'Gefreiter', a private or private first class...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolf_Hitler
Do you have a link or info to "Hitler: The Rise and Fall", it sounds like must see for a WWII buff.

And 'Gefreiter' could be translated into 'Lance corporal'.
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Its really strange. The program said that newly released records showed this to be the case. If true - and it would be staggering if the program makers have lied or got it wrong given the quality of the historians involved - I wonder why and how the idea that he was made Corporal has lasted so long? I have just looked at Bullock's Parallel Lives incase I had missed something, but he too states that Hitler was made Corporal and exhibited incredible personal bravery (a reference to the supposed Iron Cross episode).


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