Darren69 Posted March 12, 2017 Author Posted March 12, 2017 (edited) Started Baron Noir last night, excellent French political thriller. Edited March 12, 2017 by Darren69
Ian McP Posted March 21, 2017 Posted March 21, 2017 coming soon SBS on Demand, the Night Manager........ this Wednesday! looking forward to The Young Pope! regards Ian
Darren69 Posted April 2, 2017 Author Posted April 2, 2017 For some reason we cannot seem to open The Night manager, it keeps coming up with internet issues Goddammit. In lieu however, we are thoroughly enjoying The Mafia only Kills In Summer.
soundfan Posted April 2, 2017 Posted April 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Darren69 said: For some reason we cannot seem to open The Night manager, it keeps coming up with internet issues Goddammit. In lieu however, we are thoroughly enjoying The Mafia only Kills In Summer. I've really enjoyed The Night Manager. Waiting for episode 4. 1
Darren69 Posted April 2, 2017 Author Posted April 2, 2017 11 hours ago, soundfan said: I've really enjoyed The Night Manager. Waiting for episode 4. I get everything else through my Panasonic PVR no probs, ABC I View, Bigpond movies, Youtube etc but SBS On demand, not so. Sometimes it works and other times it tells me the 'video is not available'. Sometimes I persist and the show begins, other time it simply wont and we watch something else, strangely usually another different show on SBS On Demand! Or we go to Netflix etc, very strange. Meh- computer stuff. Black magic. 1
Bronal Posted April 2, 2017 Posted April 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Darren69 said: Sometimes it works and other times it tells me the 'video is not available'. I have a similar problem with my Humax 4Tune. About one time out of every four I get the 'Connect to the Internet' message. I shut down and turn it on again after it has 'updated' (what this is I don't know) and I am usually OK. I am currently using wifi so I had ethernet cabling professionally installed last week and have just received the cables I ordered. Funnily enough the cabling people couldn't supply any. As far as programs are concerned I usually stick to docos and drama. I did have a run on the Food Channel but find the shows are becoming very samey. I'm currently watching Arne Dahl - a bit wobbly to start off IMO but soon gets into its stride. I also enjoyed Dicte, even though it got a bit soap opera-ish towards the end. Next will be The Five. I like the way that the Nordic shows give an insight into their way of life. Given that they are supposed to be a few years in advance of everyone else, I wonder if this is what we can expect in Australia, especially the very fluid attitude towards relationships and marriage. 1
Darren69 Posted April 3, 2017 Author Posted April 3, 2017 50 minutes ago, bronal said: I have a similar problem with my Humax 4Tune. About one time out of every four I get the 'Connect to the Internet' message. I shut down and turn it on again after it has 'updated' (what this is I don't know) and I am usually OK. I am currently using wifi so I had ethernet cabling professionally installed last week and have just received the cables I ordered. Funnily enough the cabling people couldn't supply any. As far as programs are concerned I usually stick to docos and drama. I did have a run on the Food Channel but find the shows are becoming very samey. I'm currently watching Arne Dahl - a bit wobbly to start off IMO but soon gets into its stride. I also enjoyed Dicte, even though it got a bit soap opera-ish towards the end. Next will be The Five. I like the way that the Nordic shows give an insight into their way of life. Given that they are supposed to be a few years in advance of everyone else, I wonder if this is what we can expect in Australia, especially the very fluid attitude towards relationships and marriage. Yes, they are quite androgynous in some ways, Dad might get the kids, Mum might, nothing set in stone, which is good really. Also, the gov seems to practice much more involvement in what happens at home amongst the family and they seem quite 'feared' by parents in that they must take the kids the moment something a bit messy happens. I also used wi fi until a few months ago when I thought it was signal and ran an Ethernet cable under the house from the modem and up into the back of the unit I use- http://www.harveynorman.com.au/panasonic-smart-network-3d-blu-ray-disc-dvd-recorder-with-twin-hd-tuner.html It didn't make any difference so I assume the issue is with SBS but strangely, if I cant get it on the Panasonic unit, we often try the partners I-pad and it works fine on wi fi. Go figure.
Darren69 Posted April 25, 2017 Author Posted April 25, 2017 Just started The Young Pope with Jude Law, an absolute scream. Well worth a look, I enjoy the subtle click of the humour teamed up with the blasphemy. Sort of like Python, but not.
Ian McP Posted April 27, 2017 Posted April 27, 2017 On 25/04/2017 at 8:50 PM, Darren69 said: Just started The Young Pope with Jude Law, an absolute scream. Well worth a look, I enjoy the subtle click of the humour teamed up with the blasphemy. Sort of like Python, but not. if you love this check out Paolo Sorrentino's films The Great Beauty and Youth. The Great Beauty gives the catholic religion and the party going "beautiful people" a real serve! Youth sees Harvey Keitel and Michael Caine pining for their lost youth. Both have a wicked sense of humour, superb cinematography and excellent actors, highly recommended! http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2358891/ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3312830/?ref_=nv_sr_1 regards Ian 2
Darren69 Posted April 27, 2017 Author Posted April 27, 2017 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Ian McP said: if you love this check out Paolo Sorrentino's films The Great Beauty and Youth. The Great Beauty gives the catholic religion and the party going "beautiful people" a real serve! Youth sees Harvey Keitel and Michael Caine pining for their lost youth. Both have a wicked sense of humour, superb cinematography and excellent actors, highly recommended! http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2358891/ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3312830/?ref_=nv_sr_1 regards Ian Thanks Ian, will check them out, yes I enjoy very much the structure of Sorrentino's productions, you don't blink much! Edited April 27, 2017 by Darren69
Lexie Posted July 28, 2017 Posted July 28, 2017 Another good Scandi one on SBS is Valkyrien. You have to be willing to suspend disbelief a bit, but it's definitely a ride. It's a sort of medical drama, only sort of though. Having seen the first episode of Pulse on ABC, Valkyrien is a sad indictment of the fall of the ABC. How a few million Norwegians make so many interesting TV programs is beyond me, especially when we outnumber them about four to one. I confess to a little pride as I have Dupuytren's contracture, aka Viking disease. https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/valkyrien 1
soundfan Posted July 28, 2017 Posted July 28, 2017 1 hour ago, static said: Another good Scandi one on SBS is Valkyrien. You have to be willing to suspend disbelief a bit, but it's definitely a ride. It's a sort of medical drama, only sort of though. Having seen the first episode of Pulse on ABC, Valkyrien is a sad indictment of the fall of the ABC. How a few million Norwegians make so many interesting TV programs is beyond me, especially when we outnumber them about four to one. I confess to a little pride as I have Dupuytren's contracture, aka Viking disease. https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/valkyrien I'm half way through the first season of Valkyrien. Not bad at all. 1
Lexie Posted July 28, 2017 Posted July 28, 2017 I wonder where it might go in a second season. I haven't quite finished the first. Checked news on it. I couldn't see a second season mentioned. The Brits are remaking it which might be okay. Thank God the Americans aren't. 1
Addicted to music Posted July 31, 2017 Posted July 31, 2017 Just watched Shadowless Sword.....excellent!
Ian McP Posted August 1, 2017 Posted August 1, 2017 Binge watched series one of Valkyrien on an Emirates flight a few weeks back. I suspected SBS would pick it up! Also caught five episodes of Taboo (BBC First) very good too! Tom Hardy and a host of Brit character actors in fine form. Wish it would be would be available free to air. Maybe it will as it was made by the same crew as Peaky Blinders which eventually did. regards Ian
Darren69 Posted August 1, 2017 Author Posted August 1, 2017 We enjoyed Valkyrien, it's always slightly amusing the slightly odd storylines that the Nordics come up with but they are so fresh and watchable compared to our western drivel. Time for a new selection tonight!!
soundfan Posted August 1, 2017 Posted August 1, 2017 15 minutes ago, Darren69 said: We enjoyed Valkyrien, it's always slightly amusing the slightly odd storylines that the Nordics come up with but they are so fresh and watchable compared to our western drivel. Time for a new selection tonight!! Try "Below The Surface".
Darren69 Posted August 1, 2017 Author Posted August 1, 2017 2 hours ago, soundfan said: Try "Below The Surface". We were tossing up between that one and Trepalium and the latter won out but that just means we'll watch Below The Surface next. Trepalium was a bit slow to start and almost abandoned it due to that 'I have seen this sort of thing before' feeling but it got interesting maybe halfway through the first show so we'll stick with it.
darth vader Posted August 1, 2017 Posted August 1, 2017 Holy KA-POW Batman! Original Burt Ward...who'da thunk it.
Briz Vegas Posted August 7, 2017 Posted August 7, 2017 This one is pretty creepy so far. Sometimes it's a little frustrating, dwelling on the " what would it be like " or " wouldn't it be bad" when you would prefer more action. i have not read the book. Something tells me that there will not be much in the way of resolution. It all seems a bit too much without hope.
Darren69 Posted August 13, 2017 Author Posted August 13, 2017 Then last night we watched another episode of ‘thicker than water’ (like a Nordic 'Bloodlines', quite enjoyable) and then the first episode of the new season of Fortitude!! Woohoo, love that one. However, might have to go back and watch the last few episodes to refresh my mushy memory.
Ian McP Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 Binge watched the entire season of Valkyrien on a recent flight back from Europe, hmmm, looks a certain for SBS I thought. Sure enough! https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/valkyrien https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2017/aug/11/valkyrien-this-latest-scandi-noir-success-is-more-like-breaking-bad-than-borgen another original Nordic noir, highly recommended!
Darren69 Posted August 23, 2017 Author Posted August 23, 2017 Farang has been enjoyable. Didn't hit the heights of others but still infinitely better than anything other mobs/channels can offer.
Ian McP Posted August 24, 2017 Posted August 24, 2017 On 07/08/2017 at 10:41 PM, Briz Vegas said: This one is pretty creepy so far. Sometimes it's a little frustrating, dwelling on the " what would it be like " or " wouldn't it be bad" when you would prefer more action. i have not read the book. Something tells me that there will not be much in the way of resolution. It all seems a bit too much without hope. All too grim for me, recently saw Elisabeth Moss in The Square, much more fun! https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/may/19/the-square-review-ruben-ostlund-elisabeth-moss-cannes-2017
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