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Post by jojo on Aug 23, 2022 9:49:49 GMT
There are books for the story House of the Dragon, which George finished, so the story and fate of the characters is known. I've not read them, but I've heard there have been some GRRM approved changes already.
The fatal flaw in keeping the big secret secret is I suppose the reason that Westeros was not properly prepared by the time the GOT series is set. People had become distracted by the petty politics of King's Landing and had forgotten about the bigger threat. Our leaders and people in general do stupid and vain things in real life, so annoying as it is, it's not unreasonable for them to do it on the tv.
But yes, the first episode of GOT where you first learnt a bit about the Starks and Winterfell, then have the King and his entourage arriving was brilliant. It was visually impressive, but gave a lot of information about the characters before any of them even opened their mouths.
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Post by crowblack on Aug 23, 2022 13:29:54 GMT
The fatal flaw in keeping the big secret secret is I suppose the reason that Westeros was not properly prepared by the time the GOT series is set. People had become distracted by the petty politics of King's Landing and had forgotten about the bigger threat. Our leaders and people in general do stupid and vain things in real life, so annoying as it is, it's not unreasonable for them to do it on the tv. Meanwhile we all know climate change/environmental destruction is happening, but still do very little to seriously, realistically address it.... |
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Post by TallPaul on Aug 24, 2022 10:03:19 GMT
Anyway, back to Marriage. At the end of the four hours, I'm still not sure all my questions were answered. Perhaps there will be a second series, or does Stefan Golaszewski usually leave things up in the air?
I find myself conflicted. I'm not sure I'm comfortable sharing my fondant fancy obsession with a slimeball like Jamie. I've barely been able to sleep since Monday night. I've tried Viennese whirls, but they just don't work for me!
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Post by alece10 on Aug 24, 2022 15:14:55 GMT
The Show Must Go On Wed 8pm Sky Arts
If you missed it first time around.
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Post by jojo on Aug 24, 2022 19:06:10 GMT
I watched what had been described to me as the secret 'two bonus' episodes of The Sandman featuring big names, but don't be fooled. It's a single episode with a story within a story. It opens with an animation, and most of the big names are doing voices for that. Some of them just a handful of lines at best.
It was still good, but it was frustrating to realise that what I thought was the penultimate episode in the series was actually the last one.
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Post by crowblack on Aug 29, 2022 21:04:27 GMT
Re - House of the Dragon, the radio reviewer who was sniffy about it last week after 2 episodes has seen more and says it gets better. I've just watched the second episode and enjoyed it, but feel it could be tighter: some scenes are excellent and I love the Byzantine atmosphere, but in others it's a bit wooden and dialogue stilted or mumbled (in one scene we get both!) |
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Post by justfran on Aug 29, 2022 21:41:24 GMT
New drama The Suspect starring Aidan Turner started tonight on ITV. A twisty five-part thriller, interesting and intriguing so far.
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Post by jojo on Aug 31, 2022 18:02:10 GMT
Re - House of the Dragon, the radio reviewer who was sniffy about it last week after 2 episodes has seen more and says it gets better. I've just watched the second episode and enjoyed it, but feel it could be tighter: some scenes are excellent and I love the Byzantine atmosphere, but in others it's a bit wooden and dialogue stilted or mumbled (in one scene we get both!) It still feels like they are doing ground-work. I went into this expecting to have to learn a whole load of new names and relationships before any payback so happy to bide my time. I'm not yet fully invested with any of the characters, but things were hotting up by the end. I had meant to set the recorder for The Suspect, but forgot. Hopefully there's a repeat on one of the ITVs, because I can't stand the ITV player. |
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Post by alece10 on Sept 2, 2022 16:55:39 GMT
The film Belfast starts screening on Sky Movies tonight.
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Post by TallPaul on Sept 6, 2022 18:04:06 GMT
Don't forget the new series of The Yorkshire Vet starts in exactly one hour on Channel 5, or YTV as we call it around here. Having our own tv channel is just like the old days.
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Post by crowblack on Sept 6, 2022 22:26:50 GMT
House of the Dragon not doing it for me, I'm afraid. I'll probably stick with it a bit longer because I'm paying for Now TV, but I didn't find myself rushing to watch this week's episode and even the promised action sequences were a bit meh because I didn't care about anyone involved and they had the baddie-killing happen offstage - why waste what could have been a good bit of hand to hand combat? . |
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Post by crowblack on Sept 7, 2022 6:44:46 GMT
I'm looking at the cast list of the $35 million filmed-but-abandoned alternative GoT prequel pilot 'Bloodmoon' and thinking I'd have preferred to be watching them really. I like the younger cast in this (what little there is - and they're about to be aged up and replaced with new actors) but the older/established names seem really underpowered, even wooden. It just doesn't have the gusto and charisma and sexiness that made GoT so very watchable. |
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Post by tysilio2 on Sept 7, 2022 10:37:37 GMT
Don't forget the new series of The Yorkshire Vet starts in exactly one hour on Channel 5, or YTV as we call it around here. Having our own tv channel is just like the old days. Which I tuned in to as usual and the first thing I saw was the dog unable to pass urine which is sadly what my lovely girl in my profile picture succumbed to only 4 weeks ago so not a great night for me  . Will tune in to the rest of the series as usual though. |
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Post by TallPaul on Sept 7, 2022 11:26:05 GMT
Sorry to hear that, tysilio2. I can't imagine how difficult it is to lose a much loved friend and companion. |
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Post by lynette on Sept 7, 2022 13:19:30 GMT
Watching that Capture thriller. Is it about to turn silly? So far quite good but the end of ep 4 looked like it was going to take a wrong turn. Anyone know?
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Post by crowblack on Sept 7, 2022 13:30:48 GMT
Sorry to hear that, tysilio2 . I can't imagine how difficult it is to lose a much loved friend and companion. Yes, I'm sorry to hear that too - it's so upsetting when they go, and they leave a big gap. |
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Post by alece10 on Sept 7, 2022 16:01:15 GMT
Watching that Capture thriller. Is it about to turn silly? So far quite good but the end of ep 4 looked like it was going to take a wrong turn. Anyone know? No, but I'm really enjoying it. |
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Post by alece10 on Sept 7, 2022 16:02:17 GMT
New series of Brassic on Sky tonight.
I love this series, its so daft and very funny.
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Post by karloscar on Sept 11, 2022 19:09:59 GMT
Joanna Riding making a guest appearance on Ridley tonight complete with song. Hope she doesn't end up dead or turns out to be a killer.
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Post by Jon on Sept 11, 2022 19:12:32 GMT
Joanna Riding making a guest appearance on Ridley tonight complete with song. Hope she doesn't end up dead or turns out to be a killer. Probably not famous enough to be the killer. |
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Post by karloscar on Sept 11, 2022 20:56:19 GMT
Joanna Riding making a guest appearance on Ridley tonight complete with song. Hope she doesn't end up dead or turns out to be a killer. Probably not famous enough to be the killer. Killer (after a fashion) and love interest as well. And a duet (almost) with Adrian Dunbar. Not famous enough my arse! |
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Sept 11, 2022 21:18:42 GMT
Frozen planet II and Simon Reeve. TV heaven. With the last episode of the capture on tomorrow
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Post by TallPaul on Sept 16, 2022 15:21:17 GMT
It's a rare non-Yorkshire night on Channel 5 tonight. Normal service will resume shortly. First, in an episode delayed from last Friday, there's that nice Pam Ayres in both Malvern and Weston-super-Mare. Didn't you see her filming, theatreian? Then that nice Dan Walker is mudlarking with Michaela Strachan. I hope their lass knows! |
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Post by theatreian on Sept 17, 2022 9:08:55 GMT
Indeed I did! Didn't notice it was on last night as was out all day and was seeing Kim Wilde last night so will watch it on catchup I guess. |
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Post by crowblack on Sept 17, 2022 20:32:10 GMT
I've given up on House of the Dragon. I see The Guardian have run a piece about it being very dull and sadly I have to agree, as do most of the comments underneath. I wonder if it will get a second series?
I've watched some of The Rings of Power and it's good, though having characters who are immortal in a prequel does rather undermine the feeling of jeopardy and surprise. It's aimed at a younger / family audience and most of the characters are engaging.
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. Will tune in to the rest of the series as usual though.
