General TV & Streaming thread

[505thAirborne]

SNL still proving among lots of iffy skits, they can produce a Gem!! 

 

[Old_Nash_II]

Nosferatu Low Budget version

 

[Thom]

On 10/13/2024 at 9:30 PM, 505thAirborne said:

SNL still proving among lots of iffy skits, they can produce a Gem!! 

 

That was good! Got a little 'whiff' of the twist before the end.

[davidwhangchoi]

🚮🚯

[Thom]

Saw this on one of the other sites I go to, and it is (IMO) just great!

 

[Big s]

11 hours ago, Thom said:

Saw this on one of the other sites I go to, and it is (IMO) just great!

 

Oddly, the background rhythm makes the Star Trek theme sound disco

[TangledThorns]

Sounds like it's ripped from the ROBOTECH 2: Sentinels soundtrack, lol.

 

 

Edited October 19, 2024 by TangledThorns

[sh9000]

Official Teaser.

[no3Ljm]

Set in the world of Stephen King's "IT" universe. Coming 2025.

Edited November 1, 2024 by no3Ljm

[Big s]

2 hours ago, no3Ljm said:

Set in the world of Stephen King's "IT" universe. Coming 2025.

Is this gonna be similar to the Castlerock show?

[electric indigo]

Our Halloween choices this year were two movies by David Bruckner. "The Ritual" (Netflix) and "The House at Night" (D+) were pretty effective nerve-tinglers, with Ritual being very relatable if you're a hiking guy. Always stick to the map!

House has Rebecca Hall as a bonus, and a cool concept.

IMDB links: Ritual & The House at Night

[azrael]

Some food for thought regarding anime streaming on Netflix (and maybe on some other streaming platforms).

"Payment Is Reluctant": Netflix Faces Joint Backlash From Over 90 Anime Producers for Lack of Royalties (CBR.com)

[no3Ljm]

 

[no3Ljm]

 

[TangledThorns]

The impulse buy and waste isn't new (remember the Pet Rock?) but it does seem worse now than ever because of Amazon and social media.

I don't need to watch that documentary as I'm living it. I stopped buying "stuff" including sci-fi collectibles years ago and evolved on to spending money on consumables (eg food, drink) and experiences (eg spa, trips, dining, etc) instead. This includes tech as I don't want to upgrade unless I really have to. Used to be every 2 years for a new smartphone or computer but now I want them to last 5 years or more. Yeah, its great for the environment but its also great for my wallet and peace of mind with having less clutter in my house and not having to think about my children having to deal with it someday. 

I do get on my wife about it though as she sometimes falls victim to the impulse buy. Retail therapy is not therapy.

 

 

 

Edited November 10, 2024 by TangledThorns

[Dynaman]

9 hours ago, TangledThorns said:

 Used to be every 2 years for a new smartphone or computer but now I want them to last 5 years or more.

 

At least for a PC a new one was required to play new games after a couple years (at the very least a replacement graphics card).  I have had the same PC now for 7 years and it still plays the latest titles.  Though it is old enough that I am buying a new one - something is going to go on it soon since they don't build them to last.

 

Smartphones, I've always kept till the existing one started going wonky, usually three to four years.

[no3Ljm]

 

 

Edited November 11, 2024 by no3Ljm

[TangledThorns]

Into the first two seasons of ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING on Hulu. Steve-Martin-Short makes it quirky and fun, recommended if you're looking that kind of entertainment. 

[no3Ljm]

 

[505thAirborne]

While I am enjoying DUNE PROPHECY, this is the best show out there right now, Billy Bob Thorton is superb in this series. 

 

[Big s]

23 minutes ago, 505thAirborne said:

While I am enjoying DUNE PROPHECY, this is the best show out there right now, Billy Bob Thorton is superb in this series. 

 

Too bad almost no one will see it. I still have yet to meet anyone that even knows a person with P+

[TangledThorns]

6 hours ago, Big s said:

Too bad almost no one will see it. I still have yet to meet anyone that even knows a person with P+

I have Paramount+ and for its value ($60/yr) imho is a way better streaming service than Netflix and PRIME that costs 3x or more. Paramount's strength is in its Taylor Sheridan series (Landman, Tulsa King, Mayor of Kingstown, Yellowstone prequels, etc) that we enjoy very much.  Also great for Star Trek fans too but I prefer the Taylor Sheridan series tbh.

Edited November 25, 2024 by TangledThorns

[Tking22]

Yeah I love P+, but I also watch The Challenge, Survivor, reruns of Comedy Central stuff and old school Jackass and Wild Boyz. Plus all the Trek, it's a solid channel. 

[sh9000]

Official Trailer.

[TangledThorns]

We'll sign up for a month of Netflix just for this new Squid Game season alone. Better be good tho!

[Old_Nash_II]

I liked the show

[lechuck]

[Thom]

4 hours ago, lechuck said:

Whelp, looks like a reason to reactivate Apple in Feb!

[sh9000]

Official Teaser.

[electric indigo]

14 hours ago, lechuck said:

WTF is this with the trailers fast-forwarding through the whole movie?!

[Thom]

Silo Season 2 is playing on Apple+ Currently up to ep4 out of 10. So far, it has the same solid writing and acting as season 1 and I am enjoying it.

 

[electric indigo]

While I would enjoy Rebecca Fergusson just reading a phonebook, I found the writing of Silo rather pedestrian, and the already thin plot felt stretched over the season.

Is S2 any better so far?

[Thom]

3 hours ago, electric indigo said:

While I would enjoy Rebecca Fergusson just reading a phonebook, I found the writing of Silo rather pedestrian, and the already thin plot felt stretched over the season.

Is S2 any better so far?

I'm enjoying it, but I liked Season 1 as well, so take that with a grain. I'd rather is was all out now so I could binge it in one go.

[505thAirborne]

 

[TangledThorns]

Great series. Looking forward to the next season.