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[Tank]

They have announced a remake/continuation of the Fletch movies. The new Fletch will be Jon Hamm.

[St1ck]

27 minutes ago, Tank said:

They have announced a remake/continuation of the Fletch movies. The new Fletch will be Jon Hamm.

It worked very well with Vacation. So why the hell not?

[Redondo]

Just finished S1 of Reckoning on Netflix.

Flawed detective and good plot. 

Liked it.

@Lou right up our alley.

[Lou]

34 minutes ago, Redondo said:

Just finished S1 of Reckoning on Netflix.

Flawed detective and good plot. 

Liked it.

@Lou right up our alley.

Have it on my watchlist. It's with the guy from Rectify. 

[Brandon]

The American. George Clooney and 2010. I've always been a huge fan of the movie. I get why it gets mediocre ratings and don't think most people understand the concept or expectations as it's a bit more indie/Euro with some art components with the music and cinematography. One of my favorites.

Started to watch, "The Green Book". Kind of offensive as Viggo Mortensen playing an Italian is taboo these days. Started out strong, I'll have to finish it at some point.

[Tank]

2 hours ago, st1ckboy said:

It worked very well with Vacation. So why the hell not?

I dunno. chevy chase was so good in that role and has been a good comedic actor. Jon Hamm has done comedy but I don't really think of him as a comedic actor, and that is a necessary attribute for this role. I hope he can pull it off because Fletch was such a fun character.

and there better be a mr. underhill joke in there somewhere.

[St1ck]

7 minutes ago, Tank said:

I dunno. chevy chase was so good in that role and has been a good comedic actor. Jon Hamm has done comedy but I don't really think of him as a comedic actor, and that is a necessary attribute for this role. I hope he can pull it off because Fletch was such a fun character.

and there better be a mr. underhill joke in there somewhere.

I was being sarcastic. I watched about 10 minutes of the Vacation remake and turned it off.

[Tank]

5 minutes ago, st1ckboy said:

I was being sarcastic. I watched about 10 minutes of the Vacation remake and turned it off.

ah, got it. I watched about the same amount. it was a mess that was extremely top-heavy with dirty jokes.

[gotbeer]

HBO Max:  Watchmen  Series on HBO that is something like 30 years after the original Watchmen movie.  it's kind of confusing in the beginning.  But overall follows the story and tone of the movie.  If you liked Watchmen, you will like the series.  Definitely enjoyable.

[gotbeer]

Prime:  Guns Akimbo  This is Daniel Radcliffe trying to shake his Harry Potter image.  Overall, a fun movie.  Lot's of killing.  Some laughs.  Just an outlandish over the top storyline.  A good I don't want to think and just be entertained type movie.  

[Slegnaac]

12 hours ago, gotbeer said:

HBO Max:  Watchmen  Series on HBO that is something like 30 years after the original Watchmen movie.  it's kind of confusing in the beginning.  But overall follows the story and tone of the movie.  If you liked Watchmen, you will like the series.  Definitely enjoyable.

There needs to be a second season, but I doubt it will happen.

[Brandon]

Green Book was fantastic and worth the accolades.

[lbjames]

Palm Springs on Hulu, a time-loop romantic comedy which I found entertaining.  If you like Groundhog Day, I think you'll like this one too.

[RallyMo]

On 7/14/2020 at 9:36 PM, Theo Huxtable said:

I'm about 5 episodes in to Succession. What a kickass show.

It's so, so good.

[T.G.]

Movie...A Single Shot.

A little intense at times... not bad. Not great.

[Don]

Just watched Palm Springs tonight. Really well done and really fun. JK Simmons is great in it btw.

[Redondo]

Finished S1 of Quicksand on Netflix.

Need CC it's in Swedish.

Spoiler

About teenagers going wild and ending up committing murder.

 

[AngelsLakersFan]

Put on Starship Troopers last night... that is an all time classic. I think I'd throw away my life for Denise Richards too.

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

Finished Reckoning on Netflix...thought it was trash. That ending was so bad, IMO. I thought the main detective was solid, but felt he could have played the antagonist even better. Had high hopes for it but I wouldn't recommend. There are much better thriller, flawed detective/crime shows out there. 

[gotbeer]

Netflix:  The Old Guard  A cross between Highlander like story with John Wick type action sequences.  Not a bad story about immortality.  But nothing really stands out about it good or bad.  It was enjoyable and I'll be watching the second season.  It does have the stars with Charlize Theron and a minor role for Chiwetel Ejiofor.

[Redondo]

9 hours ago, Angels_Make_Me_Drink said:

There are much better thriller, flawed detective/crime shows out there. 

Do you have a list?

[Lou]

On 7/19/2020 at 8:29 AM, Redondo said:

Finished S1 of Quicksand on Netflix.

Need CC it's in Swedish.

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About teenagers going wild and ending up committing murder.

 

Watched a few episodes, but quickly lost interest. 

[Redondo]

2 hours ago, Lou said:

Watched a few episodes, but quickly lost interest. 

I can see that.

[gotbeer]

13 hours ago, Redondo said:

Do you have a list?

Watching Luther on HBO Max.   The flawed detective is Idris Elba.  It's been really good so far.

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

14 hours ago, Redondo said:

Do you have a list?

My personal opinion that come to mind: Mindhunter, Luther, True Detective (1, 3), The Night Of, Broadchurch, Marcella, The Killing (debatable...could be equal), Happy Valley, The Fall (at least season 1)...thats all I can think of right now.