Just rewatched the original Blade Runner as background context for watching Bladerunner 2049 later this week. I haven't seen the original in 30 years. It's aged well and I appreciated aspects of the humanity more than I used to. For it's time it also had very immersive ambience and cinematography.
You should watch this before seeing the (excellent IMHO) new Blade Runner; it bridges the gap. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMP1YpQSGhQ
Which version of the original did you watch?
Cool! Thanks for the link.
We watched the Director's version. Different ending than the theatrical release, but same basic premise.
Just rewatched the original Blade Runner as background context for watching Bladerunner 2049 later this week. I haven't seen the original in 30 years. It's aged well and I appreciated aspects of the humanity more than I used to. For it's time it also had very immersive ambience and cinematography.
You should watch this before seeing the (excellent IMHO) new Blade Runner; it bridges the gap. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMP1YpQSGhQ
Which version of the original did you watch?
Cool! Thanks for the link.
We watched the Director's version. Different ending than the theatrical release, but same basic premise.
The director's cut implies Decker was a replicant, but revisit this after you see 2049...
Speaking of WWI, I finally got round to watching 100 Days to Victory. This was a BBC two-parter that told the story of the last 100 days of the Great War and the Allied response to 'Kaiserschlacht'; the initially successful German offensive that had the Allies fearing they'd lose the war.
A strange one this. Reasonably well done in the story telling department, aided by the usual talking heads, diary reading and brief cameos of actions. No idea who the actors were but the accents were often weird!?
But the argument put forward was somewhat strange. Essentially that after 4 years of stalemate, the war was won by the Australians (led by Monash) and Canadians (led by Currie) - with a little help from a Scottish division - note the Scottish also seemed to be the only ones employed by the Royal Air Force (sic) and the Royal Tank Regiment.
The Kiwis and the Americans got a passing mention a couple of times in the operation as did 'other British'. But apart from having Foch in charge it is unclear what the French were actually doing in those last 100 days.
This was worth watching if one wanted a general overview of how troublesome the Kaiserschlacht operation was, and the way the Allies responded. But it's central theme cheapened the value of the production.
That is not to say I dismiss the involvement of the Dominions and their effect (far from it) - but there was shall we say, a distinct lack of balance. It has certainly picqued my interest and will look to read more about this.
Now Maitland, now's your time!
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Just watched a three part series on the Earth's Great Rivers - focusing on the Amazon, the Nile and the Mississippi. Excellent series - the footage of the wildlife was just incredible - and the scenery - wow!
Thoroughly recommended [&o].
Now Maitland, now's your time!
Duke of Wellington to 1st Guards Brigade - Waterloo 18 June 1815
Les Miserables - this is a 6-parter from the BBC and not a musical. First episode was very good. Great cast.
warspite1
I don't know this story - having never seen the stage musical, the film or read the book - so that probably helps, but this is gripping drama and episode 2 was...... absolutely brutal. I get the feeling there is no happy ending in sight anywhere!
Now Maitland, now's your time!
Duke of Wellington to 1st Guards Brigade - Waterloo 18 June 1815
And I just noticed that all the evil, cool guys speak English. Or rather British English. While the cool, good guys all speak American English. I wonder if one should read something into that?
Have a bit more patience with newbies. Of course some of them act dumb -- they're often students, for heaven's sake. - Terry Pratchett
A government is a body of people; usually, notably, ungoverned. - Quote from Firefly
Series 1 was excellent, series 2....not so much, but the first episode of series 3 suggests this could be better even than the 1st series. A really good start.
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Now Maitland, now's your time!
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Series 1 was excellent, series 2....not so much, but the first episode of series 3 suggests this could be better even than the 1st series. A really good start.
just saw the first and second episodes -screened back to back -definitely worth watching the rest.
Series 1 was excellent, series 2....not so much, but the first episode of series 3 suggests this could be better even than the 1st series. A really good start.
just saw the first and second episodes -screened back to back -definitely worth watching the rest.
warspite1
Good to know thank-you [:)].
Now Maitland, now's your time!
Duke of Wellington to 1st Guards Brigade - Waterloo 18 June 1815
I just watched Chapter 27, about killing of John Lennon. Now, watching this movie on Jim Jones on Amazon. This guy was a maniac, I remember when this happened, 40 years ago.
Les Miserables They say this is one of the finest books written. Well I hope Victor Hugo did a better job at making the Policeman's almost psychopathic interest in catching Jean Valjean more believeable in his book. I mean don't get me wrong, this is a very good production with a great cast - but this does stick out a tad as it doesn't seem plausible.... One more episode left - thoroughly recommended
The First About the first manned trip to Mars in the near future. I stuck with it but at the end of the series was kind of asking myself why I bothered? Made worse by the fact that series 2 is likely to be on Netflix.....Natasha McElhone still looks good though [:)]
The Passage Only one episode in but so far so good
True Detective Series 3. Back on form after the slight deviation in series 2. Look forward to this every week.
Cleaning Up A bit of an evening filler from ITV. Okay entertainment and Sheridan Smith is a decent actress, but no more than that.
Now Maitland, now's your time!
Duke of Wellington to 1st Guards Brigade - Waterloo 18 June 1815
