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Matty, can you look at the profiles above to see if there's anything weird with the Avatars or anything?

Rich B wrote: Sat Jun 01, 2019 8:08 pm

JLv3.0 wrote: Sat May 25, 2019 10:26 am That just isn't accurate Rich. Try some of the later seasons where they've all really settled into their roles.

ive just finished rewatching the 1st series (loved it). Devito has just turned up...

when does it revert back from silly slapstick to actually being funny like the first series?

Rich B wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2019 12:12 pm I watched the first episode of the virtues - is it actually possible to say that someone is too good an actor! It was damn good, but a bit full on!

Stephen Graham is an awesome actor. But there’s something about him that scares me. I’d avoid talking to him in my local pub because he comes across as one of those people that suddenly headbutts people for no reason.

NotoriousREV wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2019 9:09 pm

Rich B wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2019 12:12 pm I watched the first episode of the virtues - is it actually possible to say that someone is too good an actor! It was damn good, but a bit full on!

Stephen Graham is an awesome actor. But there’s something about him that scares me. I’d avoid talking to him in my local pub because he comes across as one of those people that suddenly headbutts people for no reason.

Yeah I know what you mean. He has that appearance and vibe of a bit of a wrong ‘un. Not physically imposing but you get the impression he could be a nasty cunt, should he choose.

Although this could all be down to his fine acting skills

240PP wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2019 11:13 pm

NotoriousREV wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2019 9:09 pm

Rich B wrote: Mon Jun 03, 2019 12:12 pm I watched the first episode of the virtues - is it actually possible to say that someone is too good an actor! It was damn good, but a bit full on!

Stephen Graham is an awesome actor. But there’s something about him that scares me. I’d avoid talking to him in my local pub because he comes across as one of those people that suddenly headbutts people for no reason.

Yeah I know what you mean. He has that appearance and vibe of a bit of a wrong ‘un. Not physically imposing but you get the impression he could be a nasty cunt, should he choose.

Although this could all be down to his fine acting skills

I think it’s because all my nearest pubs are filled with Scousers that would headbutt you for no reason

A bloke got his jaw broken outside my local because he didn’t have a lighter.

Fucking Scousers, they’re five for a quid!

Apparently he started acting in youth musical theatre so he's probably lovely irl .

There's a really good podcast with the writer of Chernobyl available... I'd definitely recommend listening to the corresponding episode of it after you finish each one of the tv series.

Zonda_ wrote: Sun Jun 02, 2019 7:06 pm

RobYob wrote: Fri May 31, 2019 9:22 pm Good Omens impossibly high expectations for this and episode 1 wasn't bad. Not sure how much non book fans got out of it, the Mrs seemed entertained enough.

Watched the first two episodes last night, really enjoying it.

I watched the whole shebang the other night, never read the books, but rather enjoyed it.

Beany wrote: Wed Jun 05, 2019 10:19 am

Zonda_ wrote: Sun Jun 02, 2019 7:06 pm

RobYob wrote: Fri May 31, 2019 9:22 pm Good Omens impossibly high expectations for this and episode 1 wasn't bad. Not sure how much non book fans got out of it, the Mrs seemed entertained enough.

Watched the first two episodes last night, really enjoying it.

I watched the whole shebang the other night, never read the books, but rather enjoyed it.

No, I've never read the book, started it once but got distracted and had to give it back.

Zonda_ wrote: Wed Jun 05, 2019 10:33 am

Beany wrote: Wed Jun 05, 2019 10:19 am

Zonda_ wrote: Sun Jun 02, 2019 7:06 pm

Watched the first two episodes last night, really enjoying it.

I watched the whole shebang the other night, never read the books, but rather enjoyed it.

No, I've never read the book, started it once but got distracted and had to give it back.

I love the book, and really enjoyed ep1. MrsREV enjoyed it too. I was very concerned at the choice of Michael Sheen playing Azirophale, but actually I thought he was really good.

Finished Chernobyl last night, highly recommended!

Foz wrote: Wed Jun 05, 2019 11:12 am Finished Chernobyl last night, highly recommended!

Indeed, the lengths the Russians were, and still are, ptepared to go to to cover it up is atonnishing even for them!

Utterly, utterly brilliant Television.

Possibly the best TV Drama I’ve ever seen

There's three new episodes of Black Mirror available on Netflix. As always, try to avoid spoilers before watching.

I think the 3rd one was my favourite, then the first (although I was very unsure about many things in that episode so probably need a rewatch) then the second one which had the priest from Fleabag - he was brilliant.

Finished Chernobyl last night, what an amazing show. This has been a very good year for TV so far.

Not sure if we're going to start the new Handsmaid's Tale or Gentleman Jack next. I also need to finish The Virtues.

Handmaids Tale and The Virtues for me...

Zonda_ wrote: Wed Jun 05, 2019 12:12 pm

Foz wrote: Wed Jun 05, 2019 11:12 am Finished Chernobyl last night, highly recommended!

Indeed, the lengths the Russians were, and still are, ptepared to go to to cover it up is atonnishing even for them!

Had been waiting till I could sit down in peace to watch the final one. Just finished it. Outstanding series. Wish I could delete it from memory so I could watch it again.

scotta wrote: Thu Jun 06, 2019 11:52 pm

Zonda_ wrote: Wed Jun 05, 2019 12:12 pm

Foz wrote: Wed Jun 05, 2019 11:12 am Finished Chernobyl last night, highly recommended!

Indeed, the lengths the Russians were, and still are, ptepared to go to to cover it up is atonnishing even for them!

Had been waiting till I could sit down in peace to watch the final one. Just finished it. Outstanding series. Wish I could delete it from memory so I could watch it again.

Yup, Absolutely worth the time. Well shot, like a sombre horror flick more than a historical docudrama.

NotoriousREV wrote: Wed Jun 05, 2019 10:48 am

Zonda_ wrote: Wed Jun 05, 2019 10:33 am

Beany wrote: Wed Jun 05, 2019 10:19 am

I watched the whole shebang the other night, never read the books, but rather enjoyed it.

No, I've never read the book, started it once but got distracted and had to give it back.

I love the book, and really enjoyed ep1. MrsREV enjoyed it too. I was very concerned at the choice of Michael Sheen playing Azirophale, but actually I thought he was really good.

Binged the rest of it, great series and really couldn't ask for a better adaptation. Damn shame American Gods has not been as tightly focussed on just adapting what is already a great story.