wabuffo Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 A thumbs up for "The Head" -- a series on HBOMax. Its short - just six episodes. I'm through four episodes and its very good if you like suspense/mysteries. Without giving away too much plot (and spoilers) - a small scientific team (10 people) is left behind on an Antarctic research base as the long winter night is about to begin (the six months of the year without any sun over the South Pole). When the spring comes and the summer commander and a small crew return to the base, they find the entire team that stayed behind either dead or missing. The summer commander then goes about trying to piece together what happened and find the missing crew. wabuffo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabuffo Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 A thumbs up for "The Head" -- a series on HBOMax. Its short - just six episodes. I'm through four episodes and its very good if you like suspense/mysteries. When one is two-thirds through a show that is thoroughly engaging, one wonders if the show will "stick the landing" at the end. Well, this show really does! But you have to watch the show right to the end of the last episode until the closing credits. ;) As an aside, the hunger for shows to feed the streaming services is really showcasing the quality of international tv shows. The cast for this one is very international. But I love the way that characters interact in their own language (with subtitles of course). When the summer crew arrives, I believe they are mostly Danes. Of course they speak English to some of the characters who speak only English, but when two Danes interact with each other, they switch to Danish. I don't know why, but I really approve of this approach. This is just realistic and reflects what I would imagine would actually happen. If this was an American show, everyone would speak English all the time. Anyway - this TV reviewer gives this one a big thumbs up! wabuffo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boilermaker75 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 A thumbs up for "The Head" -- a series on HBOMax. Its short - just six episodes. I'm through four episodes and its very good if you like suspense/mysteries. If this was an American show, everyone would speak English all the time. Anyway - this TV reviewer gives this one a big thumbs up! wabuffo But they would use accents! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerxes Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I CANNOT recommend Yellowstone enough ! (on Prime) I like midwestern folks, my type of people, even though i have a liberal tilt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistachio_Lawyer Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Not sure if someone has already mentioned it here, but definitely Moneyball!! Its a great movie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelagic Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I Care A Lot on Netflix. If you have elderly relatives in nursing homes or assisted living facilities it will really hit home. But otherwise a fairly entertaining movie with an interesting premise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgis Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 "The Legend of Cocaine Island" ( https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8106596/?ref_=rt_li_tt ) - It's about investing. Really. 8) Just started watching "The Barbarian Invasions" ( https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0338135/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 ) - can't go into politics here, but it's about our Canadian friends' healthcare system 8) "The Trial of the Chicago 7" ( https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1070874/?ref_=rt_li_tt ) - peace bros! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigarbutt Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Just started watching "The Barbarian Invasions" ( https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0338135/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 ) - can't go into politics here, but it's about our Canadian friends' healthcare system 8) This movie has special meaning to me (not because of healthcare). i hope you like it. Just in case it's not said, it's a sequel to a movie called The Decline of the American Empire. (not joking) 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
writser Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 I Care A Lot on Netflix. If you have elderly relatives in nursing homes or assisted living facilities it will really hit home. But otherwise a fairly entertaining movie with an interesting premise. Hah, yes, looking forward to that one. All the angry IMDB reviews probably mean that I will enjoy it a lot. We've been watching Bosch. Season one is a bit cheeky but two and three are better, imho. Some actors from the Wire, has a bit of the same vibe too in its best scenes. Though of course it's not nearly as good. Still, nothing is, and Bosch is very enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgis Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Just started watching "The Barbarian Invasions" ( https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0338135/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 ) - can't go into politics here, but it's about our Canadian friends' healthcare system 8) This movie has special meaning to me (not because of healthcare). i hope you like it. Just in case it's not said, it's a sequel to a movie called The Decline of the American Empire. (not joking) 8) Yes, we liked it. Started a discussion afterwards. Will watch "The Decline of the American Empire" sometime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 Just started watching "The Barbarian Invasions" ( https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0338135/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 ) - can't go into politics here, but it's about our Canadian friends' healthcare system 8) This movie has special meaning to me (not because of healthcare). i hope you like it. Just in case it's not said, it's a sequel to a movie called The Decline of the American Empire. (not joking) 8) Great film. I've seen it 2 or 3 times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DooDiligence Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Just watched the 1st episode of an FX production on Hulu called “Snowfall”. It was riveting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerxes Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 i am dragging myself kicking and screaming through Vikings season 4 (on Amazon prime). Man, such bad writing, but i guess i need to finish it. I did watch the "Courier" a spy movie set during the Cuban missile crisis. (very good movie). Cost as $14 USD, i locked that in with the FX being so low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgis Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Incident at Loch Ness - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0374639/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 10/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flesh Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Most dangerous game, roku channel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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