what Film / TV are you watching RIGHT NOW

[ldopas]

Hey, ldopas, glad our tickers are both still pumping!

To be honest, I went into 'The Predator' with low expectations, just an excuse to hang out with my best mate, but after the awful A vs P movies I wasn't expecting much...perhaps a second viewing will show it up.  What the heck, I enjoyed it.  If you like Shane Black (and i CERTAINLY DO!) I take it you've seen 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang' and 'The Nice Guys'?  Both terrific movies...

I do have a soft spot for the works of Mr Statham like I do for some of the dodgier movies in Charles Bronsons output, he just plays to his strengths without trying to bore us with his 'range'... he's usually a grumpy old bald fella who can be a bit of a c**t, but he plays the part well.  Haven't seen The Meg, but if he doesn't punch that shark right in the mouth whilst calling it a 'caaahhnnt' I'll be disappointed.

Saw the trailer for Mile22, didn't impress me much, early reviews are dreadful, but 'Patriots Day', from the same director, was a rather good film, so I think it's one for watching on the sofa rather than take a trip to my local movie theatre...

The Meg is atrocious but great fun. Statham v Megalodon....the shark aint got a prayer! 

[Pol]

Watch the car / bike chases again

[Master Ray]

The last episode of 'Bodyguard'... hmmm, it was OK, but throughout six episodes went from 'this is rather good' to 'hang on, it's getting a bit silly' to 'oh, what the **** is happening NOW?  Seriously?'   

(It doesn't help that my Mum's husband used to be Special Branch and did protective services for major politicians and the Royal Family, so gleefully points out the utterly ludicrous bits every weekend over lunch!)

A decent show, but not a patch on the brilliant 'Line Of Duty', from the same writer.

Just going through the first three episodes of the US version of 'Shameless', series nine... still holding up, often as funny as it was, just about, but it's starting to creak a bit...

[Ghosttrain]

Looking forward to Tattoo Fixers Extreme............a new series i think ?.......well new to me.

[Pol]

Episode 1 n 2
of the new season is on all 4 for tattoo fixers. 2 new artists no more Jay tho
Seen 2 episodes of the bodyguard thot it was decent so far.
Watched the meg , was better than expected after seeing the trailer

[Ghosttrain]

Watched Tattoo Fixers on All Four,as you say 2 new artists............i don't think the 2 new artists are as good as the guy thats gone ?.....In fact one sketch offered (yes i know it was only a sketch),i think for the guy with the knob tattoo showed a river and forest scene with trees that looked like the ones 5 year olds draw at Christmas.  I shall give it another watch next week and maybe change my opinion.........

[Bunny]

Dr Strange- Didnt get it first time of watching. After a break of a few months.....love it!

[Ghosttrain]

Watched Later With Jools Holland last night,did anyone else ? If so what was/is your opinion ?...I remember when it used to be the show to watch,not so sure now maybe an age thing.Thought last nights show was better than a lot from the last series,(yes i know it is subjective)either you like the bands on or you don't.I know this was discussed a while back it seems unbelievable NMA have never been on.I thought Soft Cell and Ralph McTell were great,Idles er interesting.................How about you ?

[Bunny]

Watched Later With Jools Holland last night,did anyone else ? If so what was/is your opinion ?...I remember when it used to be the show to watch,not so sure now maybe an age thing.Thought last nights show was better than a lot from the last series,(yes i know it is subjective)either you like the bands on or you don't.I know this was discussed a while back it seems unbelievable NMA have never been on.I thought Soft Cell and Ralph McTell were great,Idles er interesting.................How about you ?

Bit of a strange programme. He's clearly a huge music fan but they have some weird and wonderful genres on there. Its a bit luvvy at times.

Predators. I like this a lot.

[ldopas]

Watch the car / bike chases again

Cant believe Im actually wasting what is left of my life defending Cruise. but here goes.

Of course there will be some CGI involved, there inevitably is on all big assed movies these days. But he DOES do a lot of his own stunt work.

https://variety.com/2018/film/columns/tom-cruise-stunts-mission-impossible-stardom-1202890312/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QtirIfi7sc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV4f7gnyX3c

Weirdy Scientologist that he is, you've got to give him some kudos. I wouldn't waste time trying to learn to fly a helicopter if I was a film star being paid zillions, a stunt flyer would do it, but he does!

[ldopas]

Went to see Mile 22 two days ago, would recommend it. Peter Berg directs. It is not cerebral, but Walberg is good and the story has some decent twists in it. Its a true 18 though, very violent.

[ldopas]

The last episode of 'Bodyguard'... hmmm, it was OK, but throughout six episodes went from 'this is rather good' to 'hang on, it's getting a bit silly' to 'oh, what the **** is happening NOW?  Seriously?'   

(It doesn't help that my Mum's husband used to be Special Branch and did protective services for major politicians and the Royal Family, so gleefully points out the utterly ludicrous bits every weekend over lunch!)

A decent show, but not a patch on the brilliant 'Line Of Duty', from the same writer.

Just going through the first three episodes of the US version of 'Shameless', series nine... still holding up, often as funny as it was, just about, but it's starting to creak a bit...

Dontcha hate it though when someone who works in the industry of the film, show you are watching and says it isn't accurate. So what! It is entertainement. My partners brother was a doctor in the US and constantly moaned about House, which I thought was great as a show!!! 

[Bunny]

Jack Whitehall - Travels with my father. Series 2

[Pol]

Equaliser 2
Day of the solgado

Both good action films n worth a watch.

[Master Ray]

Born On The Fourth Of July.  I just wish Tom Cruise would take more risks in his acting these days and do something like this superb film instead of doing fook-awful shit like that 'Mummy' movie...