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Chula Vista 10-24-2015 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord (Post 1646060)
I'm assuming you watched Arrow first, right?

*cowers in the corner expecting a beating*

No.

The Batlord 10-24-2015 01:20 PM

Dude, no. Flash is cool, but Arrow is amazing. It's also the show the Flash spun-off from, so it makes sense to watch it first.

Two posts from my comic journal on the subject of Arrow's awesomeness.

Why My Favorite Show Is Better than Your Favorite Show

Why My Favorite Show Is Better than Your Favorite Show: Part Deux

Chula Vista 10-24-2015 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord (Post 1646089)
Dude, no. Flash is cool, but Arrow is amazing. It's also the show the Flash spun-off from, so it makes sense to watch it first.

Why My Favorite Show Is Better than Your Favorite Show

Ya, I was checking on my new fave crush, Danielle Panabaker, and saw that she first did Arrow. Hope it's on Netflix.

The Batlord 10-24-2015 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Chula Vista (Post 1646094)
Ya, I was checking on my new fave crush, Danielle Panabaker, and saw that she first did Arrow. Hope it's on Netflix.

And here's some footage of the dude who plays Green Arrow (not his stunt double) training for the show. Dude's a ****ing beast and I would be his girlfriend.



innerspaceboy 10-24-2015 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DwnWthVwls (Post 1614306)
Has anyone checked out The Man in the High Castle or read the novel? Seems like something I might enjoy.

Just heard of this as the free preview segments are now live on Amazon.

Of course, they are inaccessible in the latest versions Chromium and Firefox for Linux systems, so Amazon is not off to a good start.

Goofle 10-24-2015 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bob. (Post 1646052)
is anybody watching the new season of Fargo?

I am almost finished on S1. How does S2 compare?

(I know they have a new cast etc.)

bob. 10-24-2015 05:17 PM

Amazing.....the father in season 1....the one who owns the diner....tells Billy Bob Thorton's character a story about how he has seen much worse things than him

Season 2 is what happened

So far nothing too crazy has happened but you can tell this is building up for some real insanity :)

Stephen 10-25-2015 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Charlie (Post 1645653)
The Magic of Mushrooms

Richard Fortey explores the strange and surprising science of fungi, unlocking the story of their evolution, their mysterious life cycle and their value to both the planet and us.

BBC iPlayer - The Magic of Mushrooms

Very little info on magic mushrooms, but a good watch all the same. Fascinating things, mushrooms.

Did they look at cordyceps at all? Holy crap they're freaky.

Mr. Charlie 10-26-2015 12:46 PM

Psychedelic Brittania

A trip through the most visionary period in British music history, five kaleidoscopic years between 1965 and 1970 when a handful of dreamers reimagined pop music.

BBC iPlayer - Psychedelic Britannia


Excellent. Well worth an hour of your time.


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Originally Posted by Stephen (Post 1646294)
Did they look at cordyceps at all? Holy crap they're freaky.

Aren't they the fungi that grow out of insects heads? I remember seeing them on the BBC Planet Earth documentary. Really creepy. What a way to go.

rosanna13 10-28-2015 12:36 AM

Criminal Minds, Game of Thrones and American Horror Story.
I'm not into any love story tv shows, like gossip girls.

Goofle 10-30-2015 06:08 AM

Been watching the new series of The Knick. Probably the best show of the decade so far. Lovely cinematography (almost exclusively hand held I think), great story/characters/humour and the best music on any show.

bob. 10-31-2015 09:23 PM

Ash Vs. The Evil Dead really paid off

DwnWthVwls 10-31-2015 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bob. (Post 1648056)
Ash Vs. The Evil Dead really paid off

I've only seen Army of Darkness. Is it something you can enjoy without knowing the Evil Dead series?

bob. 10-31-2015 10:14 PM

Absolutely!

i just think fans will get the little odes to the series....

The Batlord 11-01-2015 01:57 AM

Didn't even know there was an Evil Dead tv series. Oh ****.

Chula Vista 11-01-2015 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord (Post 1646103)
And here's some footage of the dude who plays Green Arrow (not his stunt double) training for the show. Dude's a ****ing beast and I would be his girlfriend.



Caught the Flash episode last night where Arrow and his crew team up with Flash and his crew to catch the bad guys. Oliver Queen is the bomb.

The Batlord 11-01-2015 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Chula Vista (Post 1648189)
Caught the Flash episode last night where Arrow and his crew team up with Flash and his crew to catch the bad guys. Oliver Queen is the bomb.

Now go watch season 1, when he wasn't such a huggy/smiley guy.

Chula Vista 11-01-2015 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord (Post 1648238)
Now go watch season 1, when he wasn't such a huggy/smiley guy.

They reffered to that a lot last night. I was talking more about his looks.

The Batlord 11-01-2015 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Chula Vista (Post 1648241)
They reffered to that a lot last night. I was talking more about his looks.

He is a pretty man.

Trollheart 11-01-2015 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Apollonia (Post 1645721)
I feel tainted that my favourite Buffy character and Trollheart's are the same.

Now it makes sense. Also, what you got against me girl? You hardly know me!
:shycouch:

sidewinder 11-03-2015 12:27 PM

Just a few of the things I've been watching lately:

http://cdn-1.nflximg.com/us/boxshots/ghd/80025521.jpg

The Leftovers (HBO)
A certain percent of the world population mysteriously disappeared in a single event, and the show follows the lives of a community coping with it. Really strange and interesting show. Season 2 came out recently and I'm enjoying it as much if not more than the first.


http://cdn-3.nflximg.com/us/boxshots/ghd/80028383.jpg

You're the Worst (FX/Hulu)
Essentially a romantic comedy focused on two anti-relationship who meet at a mutual friend's wedding. Quite funny.


http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51qY0T2438L.jpg

Salamander (BBC/Netflix)
A Belgian crime thriller in which a police inspector investigates the robbery of 66 safe deposit boxes at a private bank in Brussels - the contents of which are used to blackmail government officials in order for this organized group to gain more control over the government. Flemish with English subtitles. Working through this one slowly as my girlfriend didn't enjoy it, so I watch an episode whenever I have time alone.

Mr. Charlie 11-03-2015 01:58 PM

Play it Loud: The Story of the Marshall Amp

One iconic black box has probably more than anything else come to define the sound of rock - the Marshall amplifier. It has been, quite literally, behind some of the greatest names in modern music.

BBC iPlayer - Play it Loud: The Story of the Marshall Amp

Good watch.

Also been watching Vikings courtesy of a months free trial of Amazon Prime. Really enjoying it.

Yac 11-04-2015 05:50 AM

Ash vs the Evil dead absolutely delivers what it promises. Go see it. Do it.

Frownland 11-04-2015 08:52 AM


Chula Vista 11-04-2015 09:03 AM

Hate to admit it but I'm hooked on Below Deck.


Plankton 11-04-2015 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Yac (Post 1649186)
Ash vs the Evil dead absolutely delivers what it promises. Go see it. Do it.

Been meaning to. I guess that's a sign.

Trollheart 11-04-2015 02:56 PM

Excellent show. Returning tomorrow! :tramp:
http://www.channelguidemagblog.com/w...antSeason2.jpg

Engine 11-04-2015 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Frownland (Post 1649227)

^Goddam I didn't even know about this! I might buy The Criterion Collection DVD. Me, I've been visiting an old standby. Season 3 and 4 is my favorite era.



Frownland 11-04-2015 08:35 PM

Fishing With John is goddamned amazing. It's on Netflix if you're inclined to try it before you buy it.

Mr. Charlie 11-05-2015 06:23 PM

Is it possible to get a free trial code for Netflix?

Trollheart 11-05-2015 07:07 PM

Pretty sure they'll give you a free month's trial once you sign up. You can always cancel before the month is up.

Mind you, I'd recommend Plex TV instead; no country restrictions.

Frownland 11-05-2015 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart (Post 1649638)
Pretty sure they'll give you a free month's trial once you sign up. You can always cancel before the month is up.

Mind you, I'd recommend Plex TV instead; no country restrictions.

The hola google chrome extension makes country restrictions a thing of the past.

Trollheart 11-06-2015 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Frownland (Post 1649663)
The hola google chrome extension makes country restrictions a thing of the past.

I've used Mediahint but found it sometimes worked, sometimes didn't. Never heard of hola but that seems to indicate it's just for Chrome? ANyhoo, I'd rather watch something country-restriction-free without having to use extensions. Plex does that. There are no, repeat no, restrictions. At all. Plus you can actually talk to the guy face to face, which you can certainly not do with Netflix, specially here, if you're using a workaround. "Frasier won't show up on my selection and it used to." "Frasier is not available in Ireland". "Well, I used to use a ... um .. that is ... never mind." Dial tone.

Mr. Charlie 11-06-2015 06:55 AM

Been watching the second series of The Life Of Rock With Brian Pern, a mockumentary about an ageing rock star. It's very funny and, at times, very true to life.

BBC iPlayer - Brian Pern: A Life in Rock - Series 2: Episode 1

First episode from the first series:



:laughing:

Plankton 11-06-2015 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Yac (Post 1649186)
Ash vs the Evil dead absolutely delivers what it promises. Go see it. Do it.

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Originally Posted by Plankton (Post 1649232)
Been meaning to. I guess that's a sign.

It was pretty good. The only weakness that I noticed was Delorenzo's acting was crap. Other than that, it was worth the 40+ minutes. Not sure if I'll be making time to watch every episode on Saturday nights, but I'll check them out when I can.

Chula Vista 11-07-2015 10:23 AM

Finished the first season of Flash and immediately jumped in and binged the first four episodes of Arrow. Love it. Dude is the balls. The back story is really compelling and the fact they don't have to lean on the supernatural is kinda refreshing after 23 episodes of Flash.

Spoiler for Spoiler:
Can't wait to find out what the deal is with his mom and the, as yet hidden, mystery man in the limo.)

The Batlord 11-07-2015 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Chula Vista (Post 1649923)
Finished the first season of Flash and immediately jumped in and binged the first four episodes of Arrow. Love it. Dude is the balls. The back story is really compelling and the fact they don't have to lean on the supernatural is kinda refreshing after 23 episodes of Flash.

Spoiler for Spoiler:
Can't wait to find out what the deal is with his mom and the, as yet hidden, mystery man in the limo.)

If you liked Flash, then Arrow will completely rearrange your ****. First two seasons are God. The backstory never is consistently as compelling as the main story, and... **** it that's all I'll say. Seriously. If not for Arrow then Flash wouldn't have standed a chance at existence. Stay with it. I wouldn't give the slightest **** about Green Arrow if not for Arrow.

Chula Vista 11-07-2015 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord (Post 1650014)
Stay with it.

100% committed. Took me a while to make the connection between Diggle and Dexter.

The Batlord 11-07-2015 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Chula Vista (Post 1650018)
100% committed. Took me a while to make the connection between Diggle and Dexter.

Look me in the internet eye.

We are one.

We will know the glory of Oliver Queen together.

Laurel is boring.

But her dad is badass.

Diggle is awesome, even if only for his introduction of the Suicide Squad (don't worry about it, it'll come).

And Slade. Is. The ****ing. Man.

Chula Vista 11-07-2015 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord (Post 1650020)
Laurel is boring.

But her dad is badass.

Laurel is good on the eyes though. Dat ass is fine.

Took me a while to recognize her dad. He was the major baddy from season three of 24. He was born to play that sort of roll. Here's to hoping him and Queen come to terms.


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