TV/Streaming Series or Movie Reviews
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Kate Ellery
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We watched Bohemian Rhapsody ( Queen ) on Netflix last night , it was good
Beth Gallagher
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I watched that movie a while ago and enjoyed it very much. I like a lot of Queen's music but I didn't know anything about Freddie Mercury. It was interesting and sad.
I've just started watching the 2026 Netflix adaptation of The Lord of the Flies. I can't review it yet because I have only watched the first few minutes of the first episode.
Krystal Shay
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We watched the new Jack Ryan movie last night,"Ghost War". It was ok but not as good as the series. So now back to watching "Hart of Dixie" series because I can't find anything else right now.
Beth Gallagher
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My husband has been glued to the old HBO series, "Band of Brothers." I believe it was originally broadcast in 2001 or so; there are 10 episodes. He is a huge fan of war movies, particularly WWII.
"This series, originally broadcast on HBO, tells the story of Easy Company, 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, U.S. Army. Based on interviews with survivors of Easy Company, as well as soldiers' journals and letters, this 10-part series chronicles the experiences of these young men who knew extraordinary bravery and extraordinary fear. Based on the book written by Stephen Ambrose."
"This series, originally broadcast on HBO, tells the story of Easy Company, 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, U.S. Army. Based on interviews with survivors of Easy Company, as well as soldiers' journals and letters, this 10-part series chronicles the experiences of these young men who knew extraordinary bravery and extraordinary fear. Based on the book written by Stephen Ambrose."
Band of Brothers was good. I can't say that I remember much about it except that I liked it, though.
Beth Gallagher
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I hadn't realized it was based on actual events.
Marie Mallory
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Not sure if I've seen the movie. May check it out soon.
Beth Gallagher
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You would enjoy it if only for the music, Marie. Rami Malek did an excellent job as Freddie Mercury.
I just started binge-watching the original Maverick TV series (1957-1962), with Bret (James Garner), Bart (Jack Kelly), Beau (Roger Moore), and Brent (Robert Colbert).
I have, of course, seen them all before, more than once, but it's been a while. It has always been a favorite and particularly interesting, given the alternating characters. It ranks high among the TV series that I've seen.
It began with Bret; Bart didn't appear until episode 8 of the first season. Then the two of them sometimes appeared singly and sometimes together. Beau and Brent didn't show up until the fourth season, after Bret and Bart left, although Brent was in only a few episodes.
When I finish the original series, if I can find them, I'll watch Bret Maverick (1981), Young Maverick (1979), and The New Maverick (1978).
One that I haven't see, but which looks interesting, is The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw (1991), which isn't a Maverick movie, although it includes a cameo by Jack Kelly as Bart Maverick, along with Gene Barry as Bat Masterson, Hugh O'Brian as Wyatt Earp, Chuck Connors as the Rifleman, Johhny Crawford as Mark Connors, David Carradine as Caine from Kung Fu, Brian Keith from the Westerner, and Clint Walker as Chyeenne Bodie.
I have, of course, seen them all before, more than once, but it's been a while. It has always been a favorite and particularly interesting, given the alternating characters. It ranks high among the TV series that I've seen.
It began with Bret; Bart didn't appear until episode 8 of the first season. Then the two of them sometimes appeared singly and sometimes together. Beau and Brent didn't show up until the fourth season, after Bret and Bart left, although Brent was in only a few episodes.
When I finish the original series, if I can find them, I'll watch Bret Maverick (1981), Young Maverick (1979), and The New Maverick (1978).
One that I haven't see, but which looks interesting, is The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw (1991), which isn't a Maverick movie, although it includes a cameo by Jack Kelly as Bart Maverick, along with Gene Barry as Bat Masterson, Hugh O'Brian as Wyatt Earp, Chuck Connors as the Rifleman, Johhny Crawford as Mark Connors, David Carradine as Caine from Kung Fu, Brian Keith from the Westerner, and Clint Walker as Chyeenne Bodie.
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Hedi Mitchell
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There are long stretches of time where Mark, will drive me nuts watching things he has seen at least 35 times. Such as today again Rio Bravo,and numerous others,. He lives and loves the past more than anything present .
By the time I get it the bedroom to watch what I want,I normally watch some series vs movies.
Right now re watching reruns of Sheriff,
By the time I get it the bedroom to watch what I want,I normally watch some series vs movies.
Right now re watching reruns of Sheriff,
Jacob Petersheim
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I'm not sure any more where oldie begins and ets off. Things can feel like yesterday when the calendar says that it has been 25, 39, 59 years.
You can still find a decent DVD or Blu-ray player cheap with some looking around. Many second-hand outlets or even things like a library sale can be places to pick up used discs still in good condition.
One of my favorites remain the series Smallville which ran 10 seasons with most episodes reasonably solid. It kept much of the heart and hope that we saw in the 1st Christopher Reeves Superman movie and the actor even came back to guest as a character in a few episodes.
No "super suit until a brief final scene where he had embraced his destiny. Very little flying aside from moments beyond his control. Wholesome, low cynicism fare. It can get a little "monster of the week" for stretches but even then it is more about the characters their paths through life. Qite different from the Marvel stuff.
You can still find a decent DVD or Blu-ray player cheap with some looking around. Many second-hand outlets or even things like a library sale can be places to pick up used discs still in good condition.
One of my favorites remain the series Smallville which ran 10 seasons with most episodes reasonably solid. It kept much of the heart and hope that we saw in the 1st Christopher Reeves Superman movie and the actor even came back to guest as a character in a few episodes.
No "super suit until a brief final scene where he had embraced his destiny. Very little flying aside from moments beyond his control. Wholesome, low cynicism fare. It can get a little "monster of the week" for stretches but even then it is more about the characters their paths through life. Qite different from the Marvel stuff.
Those western movies were the entertainment when we were younger, yeah, all girls.
Tony Page
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I recently watched a movie called "Remarkably bright Creatures" starring Sally Fields, who plays a Aquarium worker who connects with a octopus named Marcellus. I know it sounds like a dumb movie but I enjoyed it. I thought Sally Field did an excellent job, she did a fair amount of crying. There was an unexpected twist in the end which put a smile on Sally's face. It is being streamed now on Netflix.
Tony Page
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I watched about a week ago a movie called "And So It Goes" starring Michael Douglas, and Diane Keaton, it was directed by the late Rob Reiner. It was a relatable movie for me because it was about seniors.
It was a romantic comedy about the relationship between two seniors, and how it changes over time because Michael Douglas becomes responsible to take care of his young granddaughter.
It was light, funny at times, and emotional. I would recommend you try it, you can always turn it off. Streaming on Netflix.
It was a romantic comedy about the relationship between two seniors, and how it changes over time because Michael Douglas becomes responsible to take care of his young granddaughter.
It was light, funny at times, and emotional. I would recommend you try it, you can always turn it off. Streaming on Netflix.
Faye Fox
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"The Madison" shows promise and certainly left me interested in watching the second season. So far, I am enjoying "The Dutton's."
"Landman" is my favorite of the Taylor Sheridan shows because of the characters and its being closer to reality than some of his shows. Also spending time in West Texas in my youth, I have seen the ranch land, oil wells, refineries, and Mexican Mafia. While he stretches somethings a bit too far in my opinion, it doesn't distract from the story feeling real.
I quit watching "Yellowstone" after the second season, because it was unrealistic with things like branding ranch hands and warring with the Indians. It was just too out of bounds for me. Way too much violence for realistic ranch life. "1883" got boring and when the one star always looked like she had just left the beauty parlor, I couldn't take anymore. "1923" was good the first season, but the second got too violent with way too much focus of sexual violence.
"US Marshals" is ok and something to watch, but a bit to predictable. "Lioness" while being violent and overdramatized, had my interest, but it looks like there won't be any new seasons. I haven't watched his others like "Tulsa King" and another one that the name escapes me, because they started out violent and were based on violence.
Taylor Sheridan is a great series writer, but I wish he would take it easier on the violence, especially sexual. If my life's wishes were horses, I would be walking as they gallop by.
"Landman" is my favorite of the Taylor Sheridan shows because of the characters and its being closer to reality than some of his shows. Also spending time in West Texas in my youth, I have seen the ranch land, oil wells, refineries, and Mexican Mafia. While he stretches somethings a bit too far in my opinion, it doesn't distract from the story feeling real.
I quit watching "Yellowstone" after the second season, because it was unrealistic with things like branding ranch hands and warring with the Indians. It was just too out of bounds for me. Way too much violence for realistic ranch life. "1883" got boring and when the one star always looked like she had just left the beauty parlor, I couldn't take anymore. "1923" was good the first season, but the second got too violent with way too much focus of sexual violence.
"US Marshals" is ok and something to watch, but a bit to predictable. "Lioness" while being violent and overdramatized, had my interest, but it looks like there won't be any new seasons. I haven't watched his others like "Tulsa King" and another one that the name escapes me, because they started out violent and were based on violence.
Taylor Sheridan is a great series writer, but I wish he would take it easier on the violence, especially sexual. If my life's wishes were horses, I would be walking as they gallop by.
Connie Bennett
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Movies or series that I watch and re-watch ad naseum, are “Expedition Unknown” on Discovery, Josh Gates has a great sense of humor and plenty smart.
A lot of Hallmark’s offerings, the old whodunits like Murder She Wrote, Diagnosis Murder, Original Matlock.
Some of HGTV’s makeover series. Ben & Erin Napier in Laurel, Mississippi are great, and Castle Impossible is back.
A lot of Hallmark’s offerings, the old whodunits like Murder She Wrote, Diagnosis Murder, Original Matlock.
Some of HGTV’s makeover series. Ben & Erin Napier in Laurel, Mississippi are great, and Castle Impossible is back.
Tony Page
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I've been following Josh Gates since he hosted Destination Truth. A show I really enjoy that he host is the series Expedition X with Phil Torres and Heather Amaro. It's more about the Paranormal.