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"Oooh is it? I'm on the last Robin Hobb book. Kind of don't want to tag it as I don't want it to end. "
Love Robin Hobb currently reading a new author for me Neil Shusterman Scythe. It's very good x |
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"... so what are you going to watch or read?
Me- rereading The Watchmen and start watching the Marvel series Legion
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I love Watchmen, haven’t read it in an age.
What platforms Legion on?
Might give 2001 a watch. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Oooh is it? I'm on the last Robin Hobb book. Kind of don't want to tag it as I don't want it to end.
Love Robin Hobb currently reading a new author for me Neil Shusterman Scythe. It's very good x "
Do like Robin Hobb but haven’t heard of of Neil Scythe. Will have to look  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"... so what are you going to watch or read?
Me- rereading The Watchmen and start watching the Marvel series Legion
I love Watchmen, haven’t read it in an age.
What platforms Legion on?
Might give 2001 a watch. "
Legion is on Disney Plus. I saw the pilot and it was rather good |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Just finished watching Jupiter’s Legacy
New series of Van Helsing starts soon so I’m looking forward to that "
One of my go to films Van Helsing with Hugh Jackman |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Just finished watching loki. Now starting season 3 of siren.
Reading Soul drinker by Ben counter"
Dunno, couldn’t get into Loki...  . Good book choice though |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"... so what are you going to watch or read?
Me- rereading The Watchmen and start watching the Marvel series Legion
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Is Watchmen a good idea given everything thats going on? Think of how it turns out!! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"... so what are you going to watch or read?
Me- rereading The Watchmen and start watching the Marvel series Legion
Is Watchmen a good idea given everything thats going on? Think of how it turns out!!"
Sure. Why not? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"... so what are you going to watch or read?
Me- rereading The Watchmen and start watching the Marvel series Legion
Is Watchmen a good idea given everything thats going on? Think of how it turns out!!
Sure. Why not? "
Oh I dunno, paranoia? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"... so what are you going to watch or read?
Me- rereading The Watchmen and start watching the Marvel series Legion
Is Watchmen a good idea given everything thats going on? Think of how it turns out!!
Sure. Why not?
Oh I dunno, paranoia?"
Nah I don’t do paranoia |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Watched black widow found it to be totally pointless and completely out of sync
Yeah, not sure if I’ll bother with that one..."
it would fit in nicely after civil war but its a bit like getting on a bus at 3 am its nowhere to go |
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"Watched black widow found it to be totally pointless and completely out of sync
Yeah, not sure if I’ll bother with that one...it would fit in nicely after civil war but its a bit like getting on a bus at 3 am its nowhere to go "
So next time I do the whole marathon I’ll remember where to slip it in |
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"Have you seen “the watch” on iplayer? BBC America. I’m not sure whether it’s a travesty or not.
No but I’ll take a look now "
Its a reimagining of Terry Pratchetts Watch series of novels (vimes et al) it’s a mash-up of the storylines, with the characters all a bit mashed up too set in a kinda steampunk version of the discworld. I was confused by it to be honest, but if I suspended my knowledge of the books, it’s kinda okay, perhaps a little cliche/woke depending on your viewpoint. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Tarkovsky films Solaris and Stalker.
Another for my list? Worth it? "
They're long and very thoughtful, talkie films. Barely any FX or explosions.
Personally I love them. |
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"Have you seen “the watch” on iplayer? BBC America. I’m not sure whether it’s a travesty or not. "
In the middle of watching it now and glad I'm not the only one with mixed feelings. I love Terry paratchett and all the Disc world and Hog father stuff but this is kinda  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Have you seen “the watch” on iplayer? BBC America. I’m not sure whether it’s a travesty or not.
No but I’ll take a look now
Its a reimagining of Terry Pratchetts Watch series of novels (vimes et al) it’s a mash-up of the storylines, with the characters all a bit mashed up too set in a kinda steampunk version of the discworld. I was confused by it to be honest, but if I suspended my knowledge of the books, it’s kinda okay, perhaps a little cliche/woke depending on your viewpoint. "
You know I’ve never read a single Disc World book...  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Tarkovsky films Solaris and Stalker.
Another for my list? Worth it?
They're long and very thoughtful, talkie films. Barely any FX or explosions.
Personally I love them. "
Added to the list then |
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"Have you seen “the watch” on iplayer? BBC America. I’m not sure whether it’s a travesty or not.
No but I’ll take a look now
Its a reimagining of Terry Pratchetts Watch series of novels (vimes et al) it’s a mash-up of the storylines, with the characters all a bit mashed up too set in a kinda steampunk version of the discworld. I was confused by it to be honest, but if I suspended my knowledge of the books, it’s kinda okay, perhaps a little cliche/woke depending on your viewpoint.
You know I’ve never read a single Disc World book... "
Gosh, guess what you are getting for Christmas |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Tarkovsky films Solaris and Stalker.
Another for my list? Worth it? "
Solaris was remade with George Clooney. They are more philosophical than a lot of US sci-fi. Not the easiest watch, perhaps, but rewarding and thought provoking imo. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Have you seen “the watch” on iplayer? BBC America. I’m not sure whether it’s a travesty or not.
No but I’ll take a look now
Its a reimagining of Terry Pratchetts Watch series of novels (vimes et al) it’s a mash-up of the storylines, with the characters all a bit mashed up too set in a kinda steampunk version of the discworld. I was confused by it to be honest, but if I suspended my knowledge of the books, it’s kinda okay, perhaps a little cliche/woke depending on your viewpoint.
You know I’ve never read a single Disc World book...
Gosh, guess what you are getting for Christmas "
I’ll send you the Brian Lumley collection |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Tarkovsky films Solaris and Stalker.
Another for my list? Worth it?
Solaris was remade with George Clooney. They are more philosophical than a lot of US sci-fi. Not the easiest watch, perhaps, but rewarding and thought provoking imo."
God forbid, a thought provoking film. Added it |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"We watched Iron Man on Monday, and we’re watching Marvel tonight.
Which Marvel film tonight? "
The child told me it was called Marvel  , we’re watching Avengers apparently, I don’t know, I just buy the popcorn and sit down and watch them |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Tarkovsky films Solaris and Stalker.
Another for my list? Worth it?
Solaris was remade with George Clooney. They are more philosophical than a lot of US sci-fi. Not the easiest watch, perhaps, but rewarding and thought provoking imo."
Interesting fact about Stalker. The first section is in really high contrast black and white. The original footage got ruined and they had to reshoot it on unfamiliar stock so it was developed less than optimally. And it looks stunning, not to mention the very long single-take scene right at the start that'll have any true cinephile's mouth watering at its audacity. |
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"I think later on today, I'll watch my favourite science fiction movie from 1960 known as The Time Machine.
Who else has seen this movie?"
Oh another new one |
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Legion is a brilliant mindbender of a series. It's quite gruesome really, but really dark with the humour. David is possibly the most powerful character in the marvelverse
I'm gonna rewatch the Expanse and maybe Dark Matter. If I get time I might re-read Dune.
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"I think later on today, I'll watch my favourite science fiction movie from 1960 known as The Time Machine.
Who else has seen this movie?
I have x
Good, isn't it?"
I just realised I'm having two conversations with you simultaneously |
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"I think later on today, I'll watch my favourite science fiction movie from 1960 known as The Time Machine.
Who else has seen this movie?
I have x
Good, isn't it?
I just realised I'm having two conversations with you simultaneously "
Yeah lol. I've always loved The Time Machine ever since I was a kid. The Morlocks were pretty scary though lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I've just started Enterprise. Big Trekkie but had never gotten around to it. Tempted to re read HHGTTG for the 42nd time too!"
I re-watched all of Enterprise whilst laid-up with a few cracked ribs recently. No spoilers, but T'Pol and Hoshi get really slutty in a later episode
I'm looking forward to the new Dune movie, which should be released very soon |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Legion is a brilliant mindbender of a series. It's quite gruesome really, but really dark with the humour. David is possibly the most powerful character in the marvelverse
I'm gonna rewatch the Expanse and maybe Dark Matter. If I get time I might re-read Dune.
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I’m looking forward to binge watching Legion |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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I'm rereading The Night Circus because it's pure evocative bliss and joy in a few hundred pages. In terms of watching, I'm indulging in a guilty pleasure of mine - Class. It's kind of bad but so enjoyable. |
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"I'm rereading The Night Circus because it's pure evocative bliss and joy in a few hundred pages. In terms of watching, I'm indulging in a guilty pleasure of mine - Class. It's kind of bad but so enjoyable. "
Great taste as always |
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"Finally getting round to God's of Mars, the second book in the John Carter trilogy.
Such a shame the movie didn't do well at the box office. "
I like the film |
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"Finally getting round to God's of Mars, the second book in the John Carter trilogy.
Such a shame the movie didn't do well at the box office.
I like the film "
I liked it too, and the Watchmen film. Looking forward to the new Dune and Sandman movies. |
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"Finally getting round to God's of Mars, the second book in the John Carter trilogy.
Such a shame the movie didn't do well at the box office.
I like the film
I liked it too, and the Watchmen film. Looking forward to the new Dune and Sandman movies. "
A lot seem to be looking forward to Dune |
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"Finally getting round to God's of Mars, the second book in the John Carter trilogy.
Such a shame the movie didn't do well at the box office.
I like the film
I liked it too, and the Watchmen film. Looking forward to the new Dune and Sandman movies.
A lot seem to be looking forward to Dune "
Have you seen the trailer? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Finally getting round to God's of Mars, the second book in the John Carter trilogy.
Such a shame the movie didn't do well at the box office.
I like the film
I liked it too, and the Watchmen film. Looking forward to the new Dune and Sandman movies.
A lot seem to be looking forward to Dune
Have you seen the trailer? "
Nope not yet... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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The series 'Dark' is brilliant too It's German - I don't mind subtitles at all, but its got an english overdub. Its on Netflix. It's one of those shows which doesn't spoon feed you info.
I liked the brit version of Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency and the American one on Netflix with a madcap performance from Elijah Wood. I think the British version is on Iplayer. |
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"Finally getting round to God's of Mars, the second book in the John Carter trilogy.
Such a shame the movie didn't do well at the box office.
I like the film
I liked it too, and the Watchmen film. Looking forward to the new Dune and Sandman movies.
A lot seem to be looking forward to Dune
Have you seen the trailer?
Nope not yet... "
Worth a google! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The series 'Dark' is brilliant too It's German - I don't mind subtitles at all, but its got an english overdub. Its on Netflix. It's one of those shows which doesn't spoon feed you info.
I liked the brit version of Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency and the American one on Netflix with a madcap performance from Elijah Wood. I think the British version is on Iplayer. "
Dark is amazing. Felt the last season was a bit overdone. But still enjoyed it very much. |
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By *elethWoman
over a year ago
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"Have you seen “the watch” on iplayer? BBC America. I’m not sure whether it’s a travesty or not.
No but I’ll take a look now
Its a reimagining of Terry Pratchetts Watch series of novels (vimes et al) it’s a mash-up of the storylines, with the characters all a bit mashed up too set in a kinda steampunk version of the discworld. I was confused by it to be honest, but if I suspended my knowledge of the books, it’s kinda okay, perhaps a little cliche/woke depending on your viewpoint.
You know I’ve never read a single Disc World book... "
Whaaaaat?!?!?! If there's not a particularly pressing reason why not, I thoroughly recommend you remedy that! |
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By *elethWoman
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"I might do a reread of the mistborn trilogy by brandon sanderson
I’m a big fan of those too "
Oooh me too, and the prequels and sequels. I'll be getting a dose of Brandon when I read the last couple of the Wheel of Time books by Robert Jordan that I've just started rereading - possibly my favourite fantasy of all time. I can't wait for the TV series to come out! Apparently they've commissioned a second season even though the first isn't out yet, so they're pretty confident. |
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"I might do a reread of the mistborn trilogy by brandon sanderson
I’m a big fan of those too
Oooh me too, and the prequels and sequels. I'll be getting a dose of Brandon when I read the last couple of the Wheel of Time books by Robert Jordan that I've just started rereading - possibly my favourite fantasy of all time. I can't wait for the TV series to come out! Apparently they've commissioned a second season even though the first isn't out yet, so they're pretty confident."
Fingers crossed that the series will be good then |
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"The series 'Dark' is brilliant too It's German - I don't mind subtitles at all, but its got an english overdub. Its on Netflix. It's one of those shows which doesn't spoon feed you info.
I liked the brit version of Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency and the American one on Netflix with a madcap performance from Elijah Wood. I think the British version is on Iplayer.
Dark is amazing. Felt the last season was a bit overdone. But still enjoyed it very much."
Another one for the list, thank you |
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"Finally getting round to God's of Mars, the second book in the John Carter trilogy.
Such a shame the movie didn't do well at the box office.
I like the film
I liked it too, and the Watchmen film. Looking forward to the new Dune and Sandman movies. "
I've been waiting forever for Dune 2020 - Jason Mamoa as Duncan Idaho, Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck - just hope the young kid can pull off playing Paul Atriedes. The Sandman Graphic novels are simply amazing, from the artwork, story and the family of the Endless , Death (She is sooo cool),Destruction,Destiny,Delirium,Desire and Lord of all - Dreams. I'm wondering how the can pull that film off too! |
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