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[mrwicked]

finally got around to seeing The Martian

was good

not very much character development, i really had no knowledge or interest in any of the people throughout the entire two and half hours

but was fun to watch nonetheless and matt damon did fine

was a little goofy and lighthearted for the subject matter

and everything just kind of magically "works out" for him

only when he's going up in the auto-controlled part at the end to attach to hermes is there any sliver of personal emotion or potential for failure, that scene was great

 

but all in, an enjoyable science fiction movie without being super heavy science 

Edited May 2, 2016 by mrwicked

[Ray McKigney]

finally got around to seeing The Martian

was good

not very much character development, i really had no knowledge or interest in any of the people throughout the entire two and half hours

but was fun to watch nonetheless and matt damon did fine

was a little goofy and lighthearted for the subject matter

and everything just kind of magically "works out" for him

only when he's going up in the auto-controlled part at the end to attach to hermes is there any sliver of personal emotion or potential for failure, that scene was great

 

but all in, an enjoyable science fiction movie without being super heavy science 

 

I saw an interview with Ridley Scott and he said that, because his movies are often so bleak, he purposely made The Martian as lighthearted as he could. He said he wanted people to walk out of the theater after it ended with a positive feeling for a change.

Edited May 3, 2016 by Ray McKigney

[mrwicked]

I saw an interview with Ridley Scott and he said that, because is movies are often so bleak, he purposely made The Martian as lighthearted as he could. He said he wanted people to walk out of the theater after it ended with a positive feeling for a change.

 

ah that makes sense.

and we liked that fact about it.

a lot of those science fiction movies are super gloomy or stressful.

just different.

not my favorite movie of all time but we enjoyed it.

[Jason]

I've been watching Forged in Fire. The only "reality" show I can stomach.

[nate]

I have only ever seen about 20 minutes of Parks and Rec and wasn't a fan but this is one of the funniest things I have ever watched.

 

[Homebrewer]

Binge-watched a bunch of episodes of "The Girlfriend Experiment" on starz.

 

Borderline porn but pretty interesting show. Half-hour episodes so it moves along quickly.

You meant "The Girlfriend Experience".

[mrwicked]

i like how you write in free verse

thanks.

sometimes I like taking a break from my normal prose...

iambic pentameter.

[nate]

thanks.

sometimes I like taking a break from my normal prose...

iambic pentameter.

 

[gotbeer]

Anyone see or even heard of this movie?

 

Green Room

 

89% rotten tomatoes out of 140 reviews. 

 

Spoilers:

The best action movie out now cost just $5 million and is more intense than anything by Marvel or Disney

[Jay]

You meant "The Girlfriend Experience".

 

correct

[Sam Sanchez]

On 5/3/2016 at 10:38 AM, gotbeer said:

Anyone see or even heard of this movie?

 

Green Room

 

89% rotten tomatoes out of 140 reviews. 

 

Spoilers:

The best action movie out now cost just $5 million and is more intense than anything by Marvel or Disney

Yeah, I've been trying to find time to go see it and have been very curious about it since TIFF last year.

Have heard some comparisons to it being like a more violent Assault on Precinct 13 which I coincidentally rewatched recently . The director made a movie I believe two years ago called Blue Ruin which I'd recommend but have heard the tone to Green Room as a lot more fast paced

[Glen]

10 Cloverfield Lane. Not bad, 8/10. 

[Ray McKigney]

Watched a doc on Netflix called Fantastic Lies. It's one of those ESPN 30 for 30 productions. Really good. It's about the Duke lacrosse sexual assault case that happened back in '07. A lot of information I had no idea about. It's a way above average documentary. Anybody who liked Making a Murderer would probably enjoy it.

Edited May 5, 2016 by Ray McKigney

[gotbeer]

Capt America Civil War was very good.  Probably the best of the series, and very enjoyable. 

[JAHV76]

Watched old school with my son the other night. Man that flick is hilarious. Your my boy Blue!

[Tank]

i think there's one more episode, cez.

[Tank]

fair enough. i've only been watching for this season, so lots of things were lost on me as far as history goes, but on it's face it worked pretty well even for a novice viewer like me.

[Lou]

On May 4, 2016 at 3:05 PM, cezero said:

Re-watched season 1 and 2 of "The Fall".  

I think it's just as good the 2nd time. Season 3 is going to be crazy, but have to wait forever. 

The 3rd season will be the last one (5 episodes)

great show. 

[Lou]

On May 8, 2016 at 4:53 PM, JAHV76 said:

Watched old school with my son the other night. Man that flick is hilarious. Your my boy Blue!

I hope you're son enjoyed it. 

[Lou]

Very nice script? It's a book adaption dumbed down for the average Joe to understand the different New York burroughs 

[Blarg]

What are you referring to, Lou?

[Adam]

About halfway through season 4 of homeland. It isn't terrible

[red321]

We've been watching The Detour on TBS...must say it's quite enjoyable. 

[JAHV76]

12 hours ago, Lou said:

I hope you're son enjoyed it. 

Yep he did thanks! We were literally crying laughing.

[ten ocho recon scout]

On 5/8/2016 at 4:22 PM, gotbeer said:

Capt America Civil War was very good.  Probably the best of the series, and very enjoyable. 

Anyone else seen it? Been waiting to hear if it's worth going or not