Amazon Prime Video, what gems have you found? (NO SPOILERS)
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Truckosaurus said:
Over the weekend I watched:
Clerks 3 mainly out of tradition as I'd seen the earlier Kevin Smith 'Jay and Silent Bob' films multiple times (grown out of his later stuff) and had recently re-watched the original Clerks on the ITV Hub. Not bad if you are a fan of Clerks otherwise it would be meaningless.
Then the 'you might also like' recommendation appeared for Madness in the Method directed by (!) and starring Jason Mewes playing a version of himself, an actor typecast as a sidekick who wants to get a 'leading man' role. Also starring Vinnie Jones and the lanky one from Inbetweeners. Strangely it was written by 2 Brits with some scenes filmed in the UK (pretending to be Los Angeles). Not bad either, with plenty of cameos from well known faces.
Clerks 3 is fun for fans, but I couldn't help feeling cheated. I'm sure Kevin Smith could have put something better together for the final part, seemed like a lack of effort on his part. Drugs have certainly taken their toll on Mewes too!Clerks 3 mainly out of tradition as I'd seen the earlier Kevin Smith 'Jay and Silent Bob' films multiple times (grown out of his later stuff) and had recently re-watched the original Clerks on the ITV Hub. Not bad if you are a fan of Clerks otherwise it would be meaningless.
Then the 'you might also like' recommendation appeared for Madness in the Method directed by (!) and starring Jason Mewes playing a version of himself, an actor typecast as a sidekick who wants to get a 'leading man' role. Also starring Vinnie Jones and the lanky one from Inbetweeners. Strangely it was written by 2 Brits with some scenes filmed in the UK (pretending to be Los Angeles). Not bad either, with plenty of cameos from well known faces.
cadmunkey said:
Clerks 3 is fun for fans, but I couldn't help feeling cheated. I'm sure Kevin Smith could have put something better together for the final part, seemed like a lack of effort on his part. Drugs have certainly taken their toll on Mewes too!
Smith has said he'd been working on Clerks 3 for 10 years so it's safe to say the film was exactly what he wanted it to be. Don't think it was a lack of effort in the slightest, this was a proper labour of love following his heart attack which did change the direction of Clerks 3 slightly (pretty obvious if you've seen it). Also, he has said he has an idea for a follow-up but he's working through other projects first. Also Mewes has been sober 11/12 years, he's nearly 50 tbf so maybe it's because he still dresses like a teenager he looks jarring
We, for the last couple weeks, have been binge watching Longmire - wouldn't call it high brow TV, but I do quite like it. Three seasons in, recommended if you like western cowboy cop show! Also, some quality actors from other series show up now and again.
However, it's a bit like Midsomer - in as much as you would not want to live there as there is a s
t load of murders!
However, it's a bit like Midsomer - in as much as you would not want to live there as there is a s
t load of murders! Clockwork Cupcake said:
JonChalk said:
How is that I've been a Prime member for years and only just discovered that the first 9 seasons of Red Dwarf are avaiailble for free?
Because they have been added relatively recently, I believe. WHy do they do this?
Clockwork Cupcake said:
Silver Smudger said:
And now the whole lot have gone onto the paid list - Only got up to series 6 while they were free...
WHy do they do this?
You need to ask? WHy do they do this?
Bait and switch, hon. Bait and switch.
I pay monthly for the service, and you have to live with the fact that stuff just appears and disappears, like on Netflix - But when it gets added to the watchlist from the free pile and then gets a price tag, it just pisses me off as a customer - I would much rather pay a little more per month for everything to be included - Why is that not an option?
I've just started in on season one of Miami Vice - Let's see how long that lasts ...
C5_Steve said:
cadmunkey said:
Clerks 3 is fun for fans, but I couldn't help feeling cheated. I'm sure Kevin Smith could have put something better together for the final part, seemed like a lack of effort on his part. Drugs have certainly taken their toll on Mewes too!
Smith has said he'd been working on Clerks 3 for 10 years so it's safe to say the film was exactly what he wanted it to be. Don't think it was a lack of effort in the slightest, this was a proper labour of love following his heart attack which did change the direction of Clerks 3 slightly (pretty obvious if you've seen it). Also, he has said he has an idea for a follow-up but he's working through other projects first. Also Mewes has been sober 11/12 years, he's nearly 50 tbf so maybe it's because he still dresses like a teenager he looks jarring
I enjoyed the film. It's been a long time since I saw the earlier films but it got me. Some laughs and some tears. Was Clerks really almost 30 years ago?!
21TonyK said:
On a Wing and a Prayer
Jesus! (literally) what a complete and utter pile of bile and drivel.
Clearly for the domestic market and not international consumption.
(yes I know its a "true" story)
I agree - a truly terrible film on all levels. Sad to see Dennis quaid in such garbage.Jesus! (literally) what a complete and utter pile of bile and drivel.
Clearly for the domestic market and not international consumption.
(yes I know its a "true" story)
C5_Steve said:
Truckosaurus said:
Over the weekend I watched:
Clerks 3 mainly out of tradition as I'd seen the earlier Kevin Smith 'Jay and Silent Bob' films multiple times (grown out of his later stuff) and had recently re-watched the original Clerks on the ITV Hub. Not bad if you are a fan of Clerks otherwise it would be meaningless.
Then the 'you might also like' recommendation appeared for Madness in the Method directed by (!) and starring Jason Mewes playing a version of himself, an actor typecast as a sidekick who wants to get a 'leading man' role. Also starring Vinnie Jones and the lanky one from Inbetweeners. Strangely it was written by 2 Brits with some scenes filmed in the UK (pretending to be Los Angeles). Not bad either, with plenty of cameos from well known faces.
Funny you say that about Clerks 3, went to see it when it was out with my girlfriend who I've slowly made a fan of Kevin Smith but she's never seen the Clerks films (I've gotten her to watch Dogma, Red State, Jay and SIlent Bob Reboot and Strike Back so far). She didn't think it was bad at all, even though she was oblivious to most of the callbacks and cameos. Clerks 3 mainly out of tradition as I'd seen the earlier Kevin Smith 'Jay and Silent Bob' films multiple times (grown out of his later stuff) and had recently re-watched the original Clerks on the ITV Hub. Not bad if you are a fan of Clerks otherwise it would be meaningless.
Then the 'you might also like' recommendation appeared for Madness in the Method directed by (!) and starring Jason Mewes playing a version of himself, an actor typecast as a sidekick who wants to get a 'leading man' role. Also starring Vinnie Jones and the lanky one from Inbetweeners. Strangely it was written by 2 Brits with some scenes filmed in the UK (pretending to be Los Angeles). Not bad either, with plenty of cameos from well known faces.
I thought it was a great film but to fully appreciate it you definitely have to have seen a lot of other stuff.
Edited by C5_Steve on Monday 17th April 13:18
Has Jury Duty been mentioned yet?
It’s been recommended to me by my daughter and looks great.
“Jury Duty is a mockumentary-style show which follows a group of jurors - including Westworld's very own James Marsden - as they take part in a trial in California. While one juror, Ronald, believes that the cameras are there for a documentary is being made about the judicial system, the truth is that everyone except him is actually an actor, and he is involved in an elaborate 'The Truman Show' style situation where all of the actors are improvising around his responses to the increasingly bizarre trial - and the results are priceless. “
Trailer….
https://youtu.be/LDmYcIZWt3Y
It’s been recommended to me by my daughter and looks great.
“Jury Duty is a mockumentary-style show which follows a group of jurors - including Westworld's very own James Marsden - as they take part in a trial in California. While one juror, Ronald, believes that the cameras are there for a documentary is being made about the judicial system, the truth is that everyone except him is actually an actor, and he is involved in an elaborate 'The Truman Show' style situation where all of the actors are improvising around his responses to the increasingly bizarre trial - and the results are priceless. “
Trailer….
https://youtu.be/LDmYcIZWt3Y
Lordbenny said:
Has Jury Duty been mentioned yet?
It’s been recommended to me by my daughter and looks great.
“Jury Duty is a mockumentary-style show which follows a group of jurors - including Westworld's very own James Marsden - as they take part in a trial in California. While one juror, Ronald, believes that the cameras are there for a documentary is being made about the judicial system, the truth is that everyone except him is actually an actor, and he is involved in an elaborate 'The Truman Show' style situation where all of the actors are improvising around his responses to the increasingly bizarre trial - and the results are priceless. “
Trailer….
https://youtu.be/LDmYcIZWt3Y
Watched it and really enjoyed it.It’s been recommended to me by my daughter and looks great.
“Jury Duty is a mockumentary-style show which follows a group of jurors - including Westworld's very own James Marsden - as they take part in a trial in California. While one juror, Ronald, believes that the cameras are there for a documentary is being made about the judicial system, the truth is that everyone except him is actually an actor, and he is involved in an elaborate 'The Truman Show' style situation where all of the actors are improvising around his responses to the increasingly bizarre trial - and the results are priceless. “
Trailer….
https://youtu.be/LDmYcIZWt3Y
Anyone started Citadel yet? First ep is out today. Trailer at https://youtu.be/O0JG6V-12ac
carl_w said:
Anyone started Citadel yet? First ep is out today. Trailer at https://youtu.be/O0JG6V-12ac
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