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I'm a little more than halfway thru "Reign". I didn't think I would like it, but holy hell, I'm hooked.
 
Folks, if you do one thing in regards to watching Netflix, please watch Black Mirror. The 1st season is only 3 episodes. While the first and second episodes are indeed thought provoking in a "how will the future impact our lives" kind of way, the third episode just makes it completely ****ing personal. Maybe, because I've experienced something similar in regards to gut instinct but this episode was incredibly anxiety provoking and almost hard to watch.

Episode 3 of the 1st season...
 
All I can get here is German netflix. Any German netflix suggestions?

I may revive my account though and watch through a proxy. Need to buy a TV first. We haven't had a TV at all our first 3 months here. Weird.
 
VINYLONE said:
I hope this helps, sir...

https://securethoughts.com/how-to-watch-netflix-outside-the-usa/
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Thank you. We have a VPN, mostly for gaming, but we have been watching some Amazon Prime stuff over the connection. We are rethinking netflix and rethinking if we need a TV or not. We are probably only going to be here for a year, maybe year and a half, and we bought a small TV for the kids (37") for their games and such. That has been our go-to TV so far, and since a Euro TV won't work in the US I don't see a reason to buy a bigger one.

But I have my sites set on an 80" curved screen job when we move back. Need 3...1 for the family room, 1 for our bedroom wall, and 1 for the bedroom ceiling. Talk about immersive.
 
The Almighty Johnsons.

New Zealand show about Norse Gods hopping on a ship to.. well... New Zealand. The first season is slow, and takes itself too seriously for the first episode or three. But it's hilarious.
 
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We are probably only going to be here for a year, maybe year and a half, and we bought a small TV for the kids (37") for their games and such.
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Oh, word. I thought you and the family were there for the long haul. I didn't know this project was that short of a span. When you do move back stateside are you moving back to beautiful Reno or do you have your sight's set on Reno's sister city, Bakersfield?
 
VINYLONE said:
Oh, word. I thought you and the family were there for the long haul. I didn't know this project was that short of a span. When you do move back stateside are you moving back to beautiful Reno or do you have your sight's set on Reno's sister city, Bakersfield?
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Well our stay here is open-ended. As far as the gubmint is concerned (both Germany and the US) we are here on a permanent stay, or until we get sick of it. Right now we have our sights set on an 18-month stay mostly because now that we are here we realize how much we miss our family, especially the other kids we left behind, the granddaughter, and the grandparents. But who knows? My mom and dad have talked about coming to spent a half a year with us, which would require special permission from the German government. And if my bonus comes in at enough to bring the rest over for a few visits we may be here longer. Right now it is just up in the air, really.

Another reason we have our sights set on 18 months is we are opening 2 new facilities in the US around that timeframe and I would likely be offered to take one over as the site leader/director. One is planned for Phoenix AZ and the other, and here you are not far off the Bakersfield analogy, is planned in Ontario or thereabouts. So we'll see.
 
One of my BFF's kept telling me to watch Rectify and I finally did. I binged the **** out of the first two seasons. You should too. Some exemplary acting by Aden Young. The religious overtones in the movie are also welcomed when juxtaposed to the secular Holden (Aden's character).

I believe season 3 is currently airing and/ or close to finishing and season 4 is right around the corner.
 
Netflix's Narcos about Pablo Escobar is very good.

My only issue with it is how quickly it just sort of glazes over interesting aspects of his life. I'm about four episodes in and I think around six years have gone by.
 
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Here's a list of stuff I've seen the last month or so...

Dave Attel's Road Work - I've been a huge fan of Attel since his days on Comedy Central. Guy brings it Stanhope style and he's incredibly quick witted. Definitely not for the faint of heart as a result of the mature subject material. If you don't want to be offended, don't watch it.
Blackfish - Finally saw it. It's a piss poor documentary. I don't go to zoos or marine parks as they bum me out so I didn't need any convincing but the film was very meh.
I'm Not Scared (2003) - An Italian film that was a joy to watch. 90% on the ol' RT.
Una Noche (2012) - Cuban film. Good acting from the kids though a rather unbelievable scenario in the latter half of the film though it wouldn't surprise me if it was true. Another good watch and an agreeable 80% on RT.
Somm (2012) - I didn't really know anything about the wine world and the master sommelier test so I gave it a watch. It was worth it. Would watch again. 77% on RT.
Sound and Fury (2000) - If you want to see a movie that will make you angry against a group of folks that you never thought you could be angry against watch this movie. It's the story of two brothers and their respective decisions in getting a cochlear implant for their own deaf children.

And, Blue Is The Warmest Color (2013) - Gulp. A simple beautiful movie with a deserving NC-17 rating if you compare it to other domestic American movies. A little long but superb acting by two absolutely stunning female leads. The sex scenes are graphic and if watching folks make love makes you uneasy, well, this is NOT the movie for you. I will agree that there are some shots that are gratuitous but I also think the French have a different outlook on sexual subject matter especially when compared to the puritanical Americans. Watch it!
 
VINYLONE said:
Here's a list of stuff I've seen the last month or so...

Dave Attel's Road Work - I've been a huge fan of Attel since his days on Comedy Central. Guy brings it Stanhope style and he's incredibly quick witted. Definitely not for the faint of heart as a result of the mature subject material. If you don't want to be offended, don't watch it.
Blackfish - Finally saw it. It's a piss poor documentary. I don't go to zoos or marine parks as they bum me out so I didn't need any convincing but the film was very meh.
I'm Not Scared (2003) - An Italian film that was a joy to watch. 90% on the ol' RT.
Una Noche (2012) - Cuban film. Good acting from the kids though a rather unbelievable scenario in the latter half of the film though it wouldn't surprise me if it was true. Another good watch and an agreeable 80% on RT.
Somm (2012) - I didn't really know anything about the wine world and the master sommelier test so I gave it a watch. It was worth it. Would watch again. 77% on RT.
Sound and Fury (2000) - If you want to see a movie that will make you angry against a group of folks that you never thought you could be angry against watch this movie. It's the story of two brothers and their respective decisions in getting a cochlear implant for their own deaf children.

And, Blue Is The Warmest Color (2013) - Gulp. A simple beautiful movie with a deserving NC-17 rating if you compare it to other domestic American movies. A little long but superb acting by two absolutely stunning female leads. The sex scenes are graphic and if watching folks make love makes you uneasy, well, this is NOT the movie for you. I will agree that there are some shots that are gratuitous but I also think the French have a different outlook on sexual subject matter especially when compared to the puritanical Americans. Watch it!
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You ever get out of the house?
 
VINYLONE said:
Here's a list of stuff I've seen the last month or so...

Dave Attel's Road Work - I've been a huge fan of Attel since his days on Comedy Central. Guy brings it Stanhope style and he's incredibly quick witted. Definitely not for the faint of heart as a result of the mature subject material. If you don't want to be offended, don't watch it.
Blackfish - Finally saw it. It's a piss poor documentary. I don't go to zoos or marine parks as they bum me out so I didn't need any convincing but the film was very meh.
I'm Not Scared (2003) - An Italian film that was a joy to watch. 90% on the ol' RT.
Una Noche (2012) - Cuban film. Good acting from the kids though a rather unbelievable scenario in the latter half of the film though it wouldn't surprise me if it was true. Another good watch and an agreeable 80% on RT.
Somm (2012) - I didn't really know anything about the wine world and the master sommelier test so I gave it a watch. It was worth it. Would watch again. 77% on RT.
Sound and Fury (2000) - If you want to see a movie that will make you angry against a group of folks that you never thought you could be angry against watch this movie. It's the story of two brothers and their respective decisions in getting a cochlear implant for their own deaf children.

And, Blue Is The Warmest Color (2013) - Gulp. A simple beautiful movie with a deserving NC-17 rating if you compare it to other domestic American movies. A little long but superb acting by two absolutely stunning female leads. The sex scenes are graphic and if watching folks make love makes you uneasy, well, this is NOT the movie for you. I will agree that there are some shots that are gratuitous but I also think the French have a different outlook on sexual subject matter especially when compared to the puritanical Americans. Watch it!
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I love Dave attel
 
fishonjazz said:
I love Dave attel
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Me too!

I saw The Trials of Muhammad Ali (2013) today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XF_jh3_p_gw

While I knew about Mr. Ali's conversion to Islam, I didn't know about all that he went through as a result of his conversion and his conscientious objection to fighting in the Vietnam War. Tis' a really well made documentary with the some fantastic footage and great interviews. I've a new found respect for Muhammad Ali now.
 
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Any Hemlock Grove fans out here? Weird and gory show but some great acting for sure...
 
I watched:

An Honest Liar (2015)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYaddaNQH5s

I've been a fan of James Randi since as long as I can remember and while there were many things I already knew about the man, this documentary showed me a completely new side to Mr. Randi.

It's a fantastic piece of work and scores a solid 97% on RT.
 
The other day I watched Force Majeure and it's narrative is rather topical to the announcement of FOJ's future fatherhood, especially after I made the post regarding Dad instincts. It's a good watch.

In regards to the film, considering the location of the shoot, the DP does an incredible job of composing and framing shots for the movie. The sound was also worthy of being mentioned as it played a roll in setting the mood in a movie that was mostly without a score.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nTJIc_e6Ns

It scored a 92% on RT.

Great trailer by the way!
 
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