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Television Today

Started by Marilyne, March 29, 2016, 06:38:19 PM

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Marilyne

I watched a good movie on Netflix last night . . . Wind River, starring Jeremy Renner.  I thought it was a new series, and didn't realize it was a movie, until we started watching it.  The description of the story sounded a lot like Longmire, so I thought it was going to be similar.  It takes place in Wyoming, and much of the story happens on an Indian reservation there.  Some of the cast is American Indian, also.  It's a mystery/thriller/action type movie, based on a true story.  At first I was ready to turn it off and find something else, but AJ wanted to see it, so I decided to stay and watch.  I was glad I did, as it is a good story and only got better as things were explained along the way.  I would definitely recommend it as an excellent quality film.  However, there is one scene that is violent and hard to watch, but it explains and resolves the whole situation. 

FlaJean

I was looking for something on Netflix last nigh and ended up watching Father Brown.  I’ll look for that movie.

Marilyne

FlaJean - I don't know if you'll like Wind River, or not?  I hesitate to recommend movies or shows that contain violence of any kind.  It's hard to find a new TV series show, or a new movie, that doesn't contain graphic sex, drugs or violence.  That's just the way the screenwriters and producers make them now, because I guess that's what people want to see . . . or expect to see?? I didn't think Wind River, was nearly as bad as some. 

I prefer a good old fashioned drama, like Our Souls At Night, with Robert Redford and Jane Fonda, but there aren't many of those being made anymore.  I also like the two movies I've watched, starring Jack Black .. . Bernie, and The Polka King.  Both true stories about real people, with some humor as well as an interesting story.  The problem is that people don't want to watch movies like that, and consider them boring. Consequently,  they don't make money for the producers.   

SCFSue

If you prefer movies from a different era, do you have access to Turner Classic Movies?  It is shown 24 hours on my TCM movie channel.  I've spent the weekend watching old WWII films--and they were all great stories of a difficult time in the world, especially for Americans.  Of course, the Good Guys (U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps) won out in the end.  The one about Pearl Harbor had actual film from the invasion by Japan and was particularly difficult to watch.  I was 4 years old (I think that's what I remember) and was spending Sunday afternoon at my grandmother's home when President Roosevelt came on the radio with his "A Day of Infamy" speech.

I'm glad that we made peace with Japan following the war.   Our dearest friends from the military were Japanese Americans who spent the war years in camps in Utah (or perhaps another western state) because they had been born and lived in California during the war years.  I didn't even know that had happened until I met Jeanne and Gordon (a medal of Honor winner) in Monterey when both Gordon and Bob were attending the U. S. Navy Postgraduate school there.  Afterwards Bob was assigned to the U.S.S. Ticonderoga for a 2 year tour off the coast of Vietnam and Gordon also had Vietnamese duty, just don't remember where.  Both of our Guys are now deceased.

Sue

Marilyne

SCFSue - I either watched, or recorded all of the Turner Classic Movies, that were shown over this Memorial Weekend.  My favorite one, and probably my favorite movie of all time, is The Best
Years of Our Lives
.  I never tire of watching it.  My other favorites are They Were Expendable, and From Here to Eternity.  All three are unforgettable dramas of the War years, and post war. 

Last night we watched Stage Door Canteen, which was just a little bit of "fluff", but kind of fun to see, as a sort of grainy looking period piece.  The clothes, the dancing, the Big Bands, et al.  We recorded the one you mentioned about Pearl Harbor, and plan to watch it tonight. 

Lindancer

Marilyne and SCFSue I enjoyed all those war movies you mention.  A lot of our famous actors did there part also

I was in the movies ar the Navy Yard, SC. They stopped the movie to make the announcement about Pearl Harbor first I thought about my friend Ken who was a sailor on the Arizona. Then I came home to tell my mother. We did not turn the radio off for 24 hours. (of course no TV) Ken did go down with his ship

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Marilyne

It's been a while since anyone posted in here??  Not a lot going on as far as TV programming is concerned.  Mostly we have been watching old movies on TCM, or recent ones On Demand or those that we have recorded in the past.  Last week we watched Gone With the Wind, that we had recorded off of TCM a few weeks ago.  Of course we have seen it many times over the years, but never tire of it.  A wonderful movie, adapted from an even more wonderful book!  No matter how many times I watch it, I always see something new, or I'm reminded of a historical fact from the Civil War years that I had forgotten, or didn't know about.  The acting by everyone in the cast, is perfection, especially when you realize that the film will be 80 years old, next year in 2019! 

Does anyone have any series or movies to recommend, that are playing on HBO, Showtime, Amazon or Netflix?   We scroll through the dozens of listings, but can't seem to find anything that looks good us.  I am interested in most shows, except for anything that features drug addicts and drug smuggling, psychopathic killers, evil people who abuse women or children, etc. I like a good drama, but I want it to be about people who I can relate to.   

CallieOK

I don't have one thing to suggest, Marilyne.  Even our PBS station is having reruns - and probably dunning us for donations.  I haven't checked.

The 30-minute game shows have begun again on ABC - Sunday nights.  However,  I can't take an hour of Steve Harvey or even 5 minutes of Alec Baldwin.  Do like the guy on $10,000 pyramid but the guests all seem to be loud and brash.
(Picky, picky, picky ??  ;D)

I could probably quote the script from "Gone With The Wind"!  :) Can't remember how many years it's been since I discovered the script almost exactly follows the dialog in the book.   A real Classic!


Lindancer

Marilyne, I saw GWTW in Charleston,SC the first week it came out. I think it is good they play it so often.  Ido not think much of the Civil War is taught in the schools. Most of the  books I read are Anti Bellum.  I read and interesting article Sunday, about growing up years ago you learned about the generation before yo u from your elders. now no one seems to ask question about the life Mom and Dad had before they married.  I remember my grandmother lived with us and she always was telling tales of the Gay Nighties, the great blizzard of 1888 etc, she knew Diamond Jim and Lillian russell. I loved to listen to her.

Callie, I can not get with these new game shows, but I enjoy the game shows. I still watch them It is funny and not funny how they were always smoking.  Gary More is never without a cigarette. 
sorry folks just got carried away

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FlaJean

We’ve been watching several interesting dramas on Acorn.  One we just finished was “Acceptable Risk” set in Ireland.  (A good drama without a lot of bad language and people jumping in and out of bed.)  We watched Hamish McBeth which was funny at times but not silly.  We hated sending it end.  For us Acorn has been a real bargain got 6.99 a month.

SCFSue

There are quite a few novels/mysteries about Hamish McBeth that I have enjoyed.  No bad language, good plots, and an interesting look into life in a small town.  Hamish usually catches the crooks, too, so satisfactory endings.

Sue

Sandy

#1181
I just love using
bad language
(when no one is around'
    but me, naturally!)

I especially like to use it
aimed at the politicians  in the news
and government these days... 
:baaa: :baaa:

Yup....   
Four or five flaming adjectives 
(while I am screaming and
tearing my  hair out!) ,
settle me right down
while I hurry to switch channels to
something that pleases my sensibilities!
:D ;)

Sandy
  "It pays to keep an open mind, but not so open your brains fall out."

― Carl Sagan

Marilyne

FlaJean - We don't have Acorn, but might get it in the future.  We already have the Premium Channels, plus Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and a bunch of others, so we should be able to find plenty to watch. ::)  Do you have the Paramount Channel?  There is a new series that started this week on that channel, called Yellowstone, starring Kevin Costner.  We would like to see it, but have no idea how to get Paramount, or maybe we already have it?  I Googled it, and found out it used to be called Spike, but we don't have that one either?

We still haven't found any TV series that we want to follow, so mostly we've been watching movies.  Last night we saw Across the Pacific, an oldie from 1942, starring Humphrey Bogart, Sydney Greenstreet and Mary Astor. The same trio from The Maltese Falcon. The only one missing was Peter Lorre.  Bogart was his usual wise cracking self, and Greenstreet, as always, was devious and deceptive.  We had never heard of this movie, so were hesitant, but we really liked it.  We have a bunch of movies on our DVR, so we're going to watch another one tonight.  Probably will be either Showboat, or Giant.

SCFSue

I'm a fan of Turner Classic movies--and last night enjoyed a rerun of "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers".  It's a funny, colorful movie with a happy ending--just the carefree kind of movie with lots of dancing, singing, and a good plot that I like.  Did anyone else see it?

Sue

maryz

Somebody mentioned the other day about Singin' in the Rain being on TCM.  That's my favorite musical, so I hurried to turn it on.  Unfortunately, I missed the Donald O'Connor number (Make 'em Laugh - also my favorite), but I do love it all.  And then I watched An American in Paris, Show Boat, 7 Brides for 7 Brothers, and have Kiss Me Kate recorded to watch this weekend.  I DO love the old MGM musicals (especially the ones based on Broadway shows).  Thanks for the heads up!
"When someone you love dies, you never quite get over it.  You just learn how to go on without them. But always keep them safely tucked in your heart."

Lindancer

Sue, I like the turner channel, I also enjoyed watching 7 brides, also like the Unsinkable Molly Brown, I think the same actors. I do not know how many times I have watched Show Boat, I also have a record with all the music.  Years ago I saw it on Broadway we were in the 7th row center, which was perfect . When curtain call came, the man next to me said  I have to stand up and clap, as that was his daughter that day filling in for Julie


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RAMMEL

#1186
FWIW -
Take a look at  http://www.tcm.com/  and/or  http://www.tcm.com/watchtcm
Lots of good or interesting stuff at the TCM site but I don't know if you must subscribe. My wife had a sub to the printed edition but they discontinued that

If you have a newer laptup (or puter) with HDMI jacks you should be able to stream it to a TV with HDMI inputs. There are also other services to get it to the TV.

I like some of the old B&W movies on TCM
It's the WINDMILLS

          THIMK

FlaJean

We have TCM on the TV and I like the older movies.  One of my favorites is North by Northwest and I try to watch every time they show it.  I also like the few minutes between the movies when they discuss the actors and why they were chosen to star in the upcoming movies, etc.

Marilyne

Tonight we watched a movie I recorded from TCM . . . Showboat, with Ava Gardner, Howard Keel, Kathryn Grayson and other greats from the past.  The music is beautiful, and the story was ahead of it's time.  An excellent musical, adapted from the book by Edna Ferber.  Words and music by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein.

RAMMEL

"North by Northwest" - That's one I would watch again.  I'm not usually a big movie fan but I did like North by Northwest and would watch again. My wife and son are more fan like than I.
Watched "Suddenly" again recently and enjoyed it. 
Shadow of a Doubt is an often watched movie here.  We found what we consider an inconsistency in it.
Strange that I'm not a movie buff because my dad worked at a theater and was manager for a while. I had access at any time.  My older brother would sit there and watch a "double feature" twice through.
It's the WINDMILLS

          THIMK

FlaJean

I’m not a big movie fan.  Lately we’ve been watching a sort of police procedural series named “Vera”.  Vera is a different kind of police detectiveâ€"she is short and plump and doesn’t take any guff from anyone.  The plots are really interesting without showing a lot of sex and gory stuff. (I have a weak stomach).  It is set in Scotland.

I do like a movies based on real events if done well.  I’ve watched “Bridge of Spies” a couple of times  and also enjoyed “Sully”.

Tomereader1

Rammel, tell me more about "Suddenly".  I don't recall that title.  Also, I "Shadow of a Doubt" the Hitchcock film?

Lindancer

I like Diagnosis,   Murder, Murder she Wrote of course I know the ending :) To night I plan to watch My Fair Lady, for the 100th time. I am waiting for Dave to come back on, that is one movie that I enjoyed. I cannot believe it is now on pay TV. I guess I am going to have yo pay for Miracle on the Hudson, it also is on pay for view

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Marilyne

#1193
Gloria de - Thanks for reminding me that My Fair Lady is playing tonight.  Since we are three hours behind you, it starts here at 5:00.  That's too early for me, so I'll record it.  I already have Bye Bye Birdie, recorded for later tonight.  That's one of my favorite musicals. I love to watch Paul Lynde, singing "Kids!". ;D

Last night we watched Endeavor.  I couldn't understand the British accents at all, so had to rely on closed captioning. I'm not a big fan of mystery stories, so I wasn't very enthusiastic about it.  AJ liked it more than I did, so I'll probably give it another look next Sunday.  Often, when I get to know the characters in a series, I start to like it more and more.

RAMMEL

#1194
Quote from: Tomereader1 on June 26, 2018, 08:24:05 AM
Rammel, tell me more about "Suddenly".  I don't recall that title.  Also, I "Shadow of a Doubt" the Hitchcock film?
Tome -
"Suddenly", the name of the Town where the story took place, was about an attempt to shoot a President. This town was to be the place when the train made a stop. Sinatra was in it.   It involves a local family and holds ones interest. Can't say too much lest someone decides to watch it.
It's the WINDMILLS

          THIMK

SCFSue

Last night I stayed up late to watch 2 movies on TCM.  The first was My Fair Lady and the second was The Music Man.  I enjoyed both, but The Music Man is my favorite!

I am a fan of Endeavor and his now retired captain.  I also watched a rerun of the Poldark series on PBS on Sunday.  It was one of the first episodes after Poldark had married his maid, Demelza.  I watched the original series in the 70's.  The actor who played Poldark in that series is now the prominent judge who jailed Poldark recently (but of course, Ross managed to get out of jail quickly!).
These shows are reruns of the new Poldark series.

Sue

Marilyne

Sue - The Music Man, is also one of my three favorite musicals, along with Bye Bye Birdie, and Oklahoma.  There are also three movie musicals I love to watch that were not adapted from Broadway . . . Yankee Doodle DandyState Fair, and Singin' in the Rain.  Yankee Doodle, always plays on TCM around the 4th of July, so I hope to see it next week.

I haven't watched anything of interest, so far this week.  Nothing we wanted to see, so we mostly just watched the home buying shows on HGTV, American Pickers, and also some shows on the the Science and Discovery Channels. 

SCFSue

Marilyne, Yankee Doodle Dandy and Singin' in the Rain have been on TCM in the last month also including My Fair Lady and The Music Man on the same evening (after the first two).  I stayed up really late that night to watch both movies!

Sue

Marilyne

Yankee Doodle Dandy, will be playing again on TCM, on July 4th.  It will play here on the West Coast at 5:00 pm, which mean you folks in the East can see it at 8:00 PM, prime time!  It will be followed by the musical, 1776.  That's one that I've watched a few times over the years, but I don't really care for it.  I must be missing something, as I know that most of you here in S&F like it a lot.  I'll give it another try this year. 

After that, comes a WW2 musical from 1944, called Four Jills in a Jeep.  This is a cute oldie, that features Jimmy Dorsey's orchestra, along with a string of Hollywood stars from that era . . . Dick Haymes, Alice Faye, Betty Grable, and dozens of others who were popular during the War years.  I think it's a fun movie, and I enjoy watching it when it's on.  Lots of popular songs from that era, like “You’ll Never Know”, “You’re in the Army Now”, and many others.  It doesn’t come on until late here, so I’ll record it and watch it on the 5th.

Lindancer

Marilyne, I was married in 1945, so those songs mean a lot to me

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