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What's Your Favourite Series Or New Series
Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "I guess. Back when...there were programs like a talk show with Harlen Ellison discussing science fiction."I don't remember that one in particular but I DO remember when they played DECENT quality shows like the ORIGINAL BSG or BUCK ROGERS IN THE 25TH CENTUIRY...rather than crap like the Sharknado trilogy!
*sigh* Nobody appreciates cin-ey-mah these days. The subtle nuance, the satirical commentary on our materialistic society, the depth of characterization...The Sharkanado series is such a masterful blend of the film-makers art combined with the commentator's critical eye.It takes true genius to understand the dichotomy of man versus flying shark.
*snorts, not appreciating, though understanding, your attempt at sarcastic humor.*
That's okay. Not everyone thinks I'm as funny as I do.
Sorry about the date snafu. I'd actually put 1919 but changed it. That used to happen on high school tests.As for production quality, I'm still trying to get over the dearth of Bruce Campbell productions...
I like:Boardwalk Empire
Game of Thrones
Black Sails
The Wire
Miami Vice
Breaking Bad
Mr. Robot
Gomorra
Better Call Saul
Fargo
Daredevil
Narcos
Silicon Valley
Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "Sorry about the date snafu. I'd actually put 1919 but changed it. That used to happen on high school tests.As for production quality, I'm still trying to get over the dearth of Bruce Campbell pro..."
Mike, that happens when your fingers are moving faster than your brain is. :)
I think I read in an issue of EW that Bruce Campbell's working on a new DEVIL DEAD movie or even a TV series.
I saw that...still he's just never been recognized for the monumental talent he is....O_O
@John, I can't remember if I listed Silicon Valley on my list (and on the app on my phone I can't scroll back and look at it very easily) but if not I should have done. That show is fantastic. I love it!
Amber wrote: "I hate the way that channel went from a grammatically proper spelling of "Sci-Fi" to the the grammatical equivalent of nails on chalkboard"Sy-Fy." Disgusting. The programming quality went "To Hell ..."A lot of channels do that. National Geographic is terrible now that it's owned by Murdoch.
And remember when TLC was "The Learning Channel". All it teaches now is how NOT to behave in public.
I agree about SyFy and how can AMC be American Movie Classics if it doesn't show any movies from before the 80's? (Though it does have good original programming.)
I agree. AMC was a channel I really wanted "back when" cable was a bit new. But they never show and "Classic Movies" anymore they barely show movies but have their own series. If you really want classic movies Turner is about all that's out there.
Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "I agree. AMC was a channel I really wanted "back when" cable was a bit new. But they never show and "Classic Movies" anymore they barely show movies but have their own series. If you really want cl..."There's another channel but it's got a really high number. I think it's the MGM channel. TCM is really good.
I don't think we have the MGM channel. I don't think we have FXM either.
Yeah, they're pretty high up the guide - so I don't think everyone does. We have to get a lot of channels we don't want so we can get the ones we do. Too bad we can't do it a la carte. But that's not cost effective.
I don't think our local Comcast carrier even offers them. We have the HBOs, Cinamax, Showtime, Encore channels, Stars, Movie Channel (though we don't get TMC), etc.My daughter pays for cable. If I were paying for it I wouldn't have near that number of channels.
Kirsten *Dogs Welcome - People Tolerated" wrote: "Amber wrote: "I hate the way that channel went from a grammatically proper spelling of "Sci-Fi" to the the grammatical equivalent of nails on chalkboard"Sy-Fy." Disgusting. The programming quality ..."That's this generation's notion of a "Classic," though you can occasionally get them to play movies from the earlier decades during their month long Oscars marathon. If it won an Oscar, regardless of what year it was made, you'll get to see it even the 1953 version of THE WAR OF THE WORLDS! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxTP0... Unless it's TCM I'm remembering. I don't know. I don't watch TV at home anymore since I can't afford cable or satellite.
Like I said. My daughter pays for cable...
I'm looking forward to the Expanse series. I'll have to DVR it as SyFy overdoes their commercial breaks.
EVERY channel does that, Kirsten! I HATE commercials!I don't have kids, Mike.
Mine are grown. My daughter lives with me. I tease her that since her mom passed she's afraid to leave the old man alone.
Maybe she is but isn't that better than her accusing you of being afraid to be alone? *wink*
I suppose. Actually what I'm afraid of is getting to a point where I can't live alone, LOL.But I always have to be sure the girls are gone before she gets home...
O_O
Amber, do you live in the US? Even if you can't afford cable or satellite, which I can't, you can still get free TV...NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX and so on...
Not w/o an antenna, I'm afraid and I can't even afford a second hand pair of rabbit ears style. Been that way since US TV went to digital a couple years back.I know because I tried to pick up the local affiliates and got nothing but snow.
There are some you can stream on your computer and I think some are available without extra charge.Of course mostly the shows are at best fluff and at worst drek.
Not allowed to do streaming at public library. I have no computer at home.
Happens, Mike. Library was closed yesterday and Thursday.
Well, take comfort. You're not really missing a lot. Hang in as they say.
LOL. I get my TV fix when I go to my local dive bar, FRIDAY'S SOUTH, or to a family member's house.
Haven't been to a bar in years..but I do watch Bar Rescue on Spike sometimes...
Francesca wrote: "@John, I can't remember if I listed Silicon Valley on my list (and on the app on my phone I can't scroll back and look at it very easily) but if not I should have done. That show is fantastic. I lo..."Yeah Silicon Valley is quite funny, I think it's better than The Big Bang Theory!
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Blindspot, just started in the UK on Tuesday.
I enjoyed blind spotOthers I like:
Motive
Crossing lines
Rizzoil and isles,criminal minds, Scott and Bailey are my favourite
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So I did guess correctly
Vicky Pattinson would win Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here
Now my guess are
Georgia May Foote to Win Strictly Come Dancing (Jay second)
Louisa Johnson to win the X Factor.
Let's see if I can get all three !!
@John, I think it's much better! I've always liked The Big Bang Theory but I feel like it's gone downhill a bit, but I think I'm very much in the minority on that one. Silicon Valley feels more original too, less like a typical sitcom.
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Vicky Pattison..
Louisa Johnson..
Strictly 4 finalists tomorrow.... very close three great celebrities...
Looking forward to tomorrow nights show
The list is endless! Doctor Who, Blindspot, The Blacklist, Big Bang Theory, Jessica Jones, The Librarians, just to name a few :)
I can't wait for this new series to start here in the US called: Lucifer. I hope it lives up to its suspenseful title. I think they cancelled Wicked City...
The Walking Dead, s1-3 only.Luther.
Jusitified,
True Detective s1.
Penny Dreadful.
Black Sails
Deadwood.
Donna wrote: "Hi, I'm a newbie to this group but has anyone else read Stuart Macbride? I'm currently reading the entire series and I'm hooked! Very gruesome in parts but fantastic plots and realistic characters ..."I just joined this group too. I'd like to look into the Stuart Macbride series- It sounds good!
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Oops, I needed to read the heading more closely! Does Dragnet count? Lol. I'm in the wrong discussion group here. Thank you for making me aware.
You're not the first Martha. Others have done the same. :)
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Uh...hello? Sharkanado? Classic films like that don't come along every day."
Scott wrote: "Amber wrote: "The quality didn't nose dive until AFTER the respelling and that was a lot more recent than '94... ."
Uh...hello? Sharkanado? Classic films like that don't come along every day."
Yes but that was AFTER 1994.
Mike, if you're referring to the Spanish Flu Pandemic it was in 1918-1919, not 1915.
Groovy: Exactly. That's why I think their remake of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA was highly BLASPHEMOUS.