uk_grenada

No, mary - mother of ......

Oh lord, forgive him he knows not what he does...

Did you ever watch John Cleese being interviewed with some churchmen after they made the life of brian? A man whose very initials are holy - JC

Jesus Christ, is it that difficult...

Paul_Shepherd

Im probably lagging behind here, but has anyone seen Black Mirror?

I've just started watching this, only watched 4 episodes and I'm hooked, the fact that its set in the not too distant future, and focuses on the consequences of modern technology and modern societal behaviour.

Its fantasy....but in my opinion unnervingly close to what the near future of society could become, if it follows its current path. Quite thought provoking. It is also laced with some excellent black humour in places!

BristolUK

I'm not sure any outsiders looking in would think the stuff recommended here was particularly highbrow.
The last three pages have Shetland, Norsemen, the incredibly crude White Gold, Quacks, Wallander, Run, Ozark, Line Of Duty, Strike, Missing....all pretty mainstream really.
Admittedly not typical CBS output like CSI and NCIS.

In comparison, Bake off might be considered a bit middle class.

Seen a few sketches . It would likely be a must watch for me in the UK in the same way a kick up the 80s, NTNOCN and who dares wins always was.

uk_grenada

American horror has i think lost its way since the good witches academy - just more schlock horror now...

Stinkypup

It is purely relative. I have recommended it previously but it seemed I was Billy Nomates on that one


That last season was by far the worst. Freaks was 'enjoyable' , Hotel was ok, mainly centred around GaGa whose acting it has to said is somewhat one dimensional. Cult- this opened quite well with a reprise appearance of one of the bad guys rather than just reprising the actors.. I will continue watching

BristolUK

My wife used to watch. I'm surprised the stepkids don't. Anything vaguely horror related is unmissable. (Although today's vampire stuff isn't really horror what with them being real and everything. )

Except Stephen King's 'It'...SD really hates clowns. Finds them dead scary.

Stinkypup

The new version of It looks good if the trailers are anything to go by. Spoilers. -There are lots of clowns in AHS Cult

BristolUK

Bizarrely she is strangely drawn to the idea of seeing it

Londonuck

Have to say me too.

BristolUK

Is that anything to do with you having the brain of Abby someone?

BristolUK

For anyone thinking I was being rude...check out Londonuck's avatar and

Stinkypup

Re Back I watched and wasn't that impressed- same old Mitchell and Webb....maybe it is a grower

Oink

Whatever floats your boat. I think they got better stuff on the internet.

BristolUK

Just to clarify, the sketches I've seen are past ones not from a return.

I wonder if it's less effective the longer we're away - assuming it's still topical of course.

BristolUK

Rellik BBC1.

I just watched part one tonight on iPlayer. Highly enjoyable but be prepared for something different. Watching each segment in flashback.

There was a movie 'Memento' done similarly but I couldn't handle it. This is easier once you get used to it.