Just want to add a bit about Gilliam’s Quixote movie…
I doubt this script is quite the same creature that he originally conceived. I’m only halfway through (sound dropped out – ah, the downsides to pirate streaming), but the story is apparently recursive in that it’s referring to the filmmaker’s own failed attempt many years before (not spoiling this - it’s common knowledge).
A little slow at first, but it was getting really good when I lost the sound. I look forward to finishing it.
Run, Lola, Run is streaming on Pluto TV for free (with ads.) It’s a slick German thriller with a dash of Sliding Doors. Great techno soundtrack.
Two episodes of True Detective so far, and I feel Mahershala Ali is probably going to surpass McConaughey as most memorable cast member on the show. He’s that good, IMHO.
Great fun. The movie that got Franka Potente a lot of attention.
I watched Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse last night.
It has a great message, a tight plot, and Lord and Miller continue to have a direct line to my funny bone while not layering the jokes so densely that the viewer loses their emotional connection to the characters.
Highly recommend, if you’re at all into superhero movies.
how much screen time does spider-ham get?
Just watched the first episode of the Passage. It’s intriguing so far, enough to make me want to tune in next week. (I suspect I’m appreciating it more because I read the book a few years ago, and therefore have a decent clue about what’s going on.)
The three leads are Miles Morales, alt-universe Peter Parker, and Spider-Gwen, in that order.
The next tier is shared pretty equally between Spider-Noir, Sp//der, and Spider-Ham.
So, he’s not just there as a brief cameo, if that’s what you’re asking. He definitely plays a role in both the plot arc and the emotional arc of the movie.
On a different note, I’ve now finished re-watching Game of Thrones through Season Six.
One more break to recuperate (Cersei, you ****** ****** ************ ************ **** ****** ******* ****** *******!), and then onto my first time ever through Season Seven, which should be more than enough time to catch me up before the Season Eight premiere in April.
I’m watching Abducted in Plain Sight on Netflix.
What is so completely fascinating – and repulsive – is how manipulative the perp was.
I’m watching Good Girls on Netflix.
I like it in general but there are a few scenes and character choices that make me want to slug somebody in the arm.
Great movie, as is the Princess and the Warrior, also starring Franka Potente.
I found all the classic Dr Who episodes (on a pirate site). Currently in the middle of season 1.
It’s interesting to watch, like a slow-motion car accident. Some of it’s ripe for MST3K.
I gotta say, the first Doctor was kind of a dick.
he was definitely “grandfatherly,” and of a different age than his granddaughter.
The first doctor is hit or miss, especially towards the end, as it’s becoming clear that Hartnell can’t keep up anymore. Second doctor is fantastic… But the 4th is always the best… always.
Anyone seen Glitch? It’s an Australian show. We watched the first episode last night and I really enjoyed it.
I saw the first season and liked it a lot.
Tom Baker did set the bar for every Doctor since his tenure, for sure. you never forget your first Doctor! 
Baker himself is pretty fantastic, too.
EDIT from “was”…
Yep. Was well-acted but… odd. Probably the whole point!
