Hesi Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Anyone recommend something worth watching I stumbled on a series called Money Heist last night, and could not stop watching it...... a long long way to go still A Spanish production, that flopped in Spain, got bought out by Netflix, and has been one of their most watched series Really unusual, great plot, and good unknown Spanish actors. The usual Hollywood ones wear a bit thin after a while If you can look past the subtitle thing, a great watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigos1 Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 I'm watching an Icelandic series called Trapped at the moment. Only half way through 2nd episode but seems ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 I just started watching ‘ The Defeated ‘ Set in Berlin at the end of ww2. An American police detective sent there to help the local police. Only into second episode, but good so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardigras Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 (edited) Watched both of those - Money Heist has been around for a while and latest series just available in NZ. I tend to watch more shows with subtitles that without - although my Spanish isn't too bad for not needing the subtitles for Money Heist. I haven't watched any of the latest series of that yet. Quite liked Trapped and having been to Iceland, could relate to some of the locations. Edited September 5, 2021 by mardigras 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 Trapped looks good, will put it on the list, all 20 episodes There seem to be a lot of Scandinavian(Icelandic) series, that are very good, with unknown actors that are also very good, Vikings, Ragnarok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted September 5, 2021 Author Share Posted September 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, mardigras said: Watched both of those - Money Heist has been around for a while and latest series just available in NZ. I tend to watch more shows with subtitles that without - although my Spanish isn't too bad for not needing the subtitles for Money Heist. I haven't watched any of the latest series of that yet. Quite liked Trapped and having been to Iceland, could relate to some of the locations. Makes a great change from some of the same old same old that comes out of Hollywood. You can only watch Meryl Streep and Tom Cruise so many times, before you want to throw something at the screen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 I agree, I watch more of the European series and films than anything else. I don’t mind the sub titles either, as I can read quick enough and I prefer hearing what the actors really sound like rather than being dubbed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 On 9/6/2021 at 10:54 AM, craigos1 said: I'm watching an Icelandic series called Trapped at the moment. Only half way through 2nd episode but seems ok. I finished watching all 10 episodes of the first series last night, and will start on the second series tonight. Plenty of twists and turns in the plot and has me interested enough to watch the second series. I don’t think I would like to live in that climate with all the ice and snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 On 9/6/2021 at 11:01 AM, mardigras said: Watched both of those - Money Heist has been around for a while and latest series just available in NZ. I tend to watch more shows with subtitles that without - although my Spanish isn't too bad for not needing the subtitles for Money Heist. I haven't watched any of the latest series of that yet. Quite liked Trapped and having been to Iceland, could relate to some of the locations. Finished binge watching Money Heist, still the final 5 episodes to come in Dec, up till 4 am one morning. What next, Click Bait?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigos1 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 (edited) 56 minutes ago, Gordy said: I finished watching all 10 episodes of the first series last night, and will start on the second series tonight. Plenty of twists and turns in the plot and has me interested enough to watch the second series. I don’t think I would like to live in that climate with all the ice and snow. Yeah I've got no work today so watching a couple more episodes. I agree don't think I'd like to live there ................... have a mate whose wife was teaching at their University. He told me Reykjavik is just like any other tourist popular place but once you get away from the Capital the rest is amazing. Edited September 13, 2021 by craigos1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardigras Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, craigos1 said: Yeah I've got no work today so watching a couple more episodes. I agree don't think I'd like to live there ................... have a mate whose wife was teaching at their University. He told me Reykjavik is just like any other tourist popular place but once you get away from the Capital the rest is amazing. Iceland, one of my favourite places travelled to more recently. Only spent a week there, and admittedly it was summer (where it gets up to around 14C or sometimes 1 or 2 degrees higher). Winters would be pretty harsh but when I go back, I'm planning on winter. Known for the drinking over there - likely due to the long hours of darkness like the Nordic countries, which could get some a little depressed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardigras Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 9 minutes ago, Hesi said: Finished binge watching Money Heist, still the final 5 episodes to come in Dec, up till 4 am one morning. What next, Click Bait?? Have you watched The Killing - streaming on TVNZ. Danish (with subtitles). Thought it wasn't too bad (although the main actor seems to defy reality with some of her approaches to various situations). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigos1 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Its good .................. I watched it on Rialto. I have started again but haven't watched much in last few months ............. The American version was good also (unusual) B+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globederby19 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 (edited) What's Netflix ????. Too much time on yr hands guys. Im usually out in the garage making things , reading books, playing snooker. Staying out of the wife's way now Im retired. As she complains ,I have twice the man and half the income. Cant win really, but after not winning an argument for 40 yrs Im a happy happy man.🤣 Edited September 13, 2021 by Globederby19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 Keeping your hand in still Rees? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Since I retired late last year I have been re reading all the Wilbur Smith books that I have, which go back 40 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 Read When The Lion Feeds and was hooked. Still have most of the books 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardigras Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Globederby19 said: What's Netflix ????. Too much time on yr hands guys. Im usually out in the garage making things , reading books, playing snooker. Staying out of the wife's way now Im retired. As she complains ,I have twice the man and half the income. Cant win really, but after not winning an argument for 40 yrs Im a happy happy man.🤣 Heck, I watch about 5 or 6 hours of TV a week. Best I cut back - I don't even watch trackside. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globederby19 Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 1 hour ago, barryb said: cafe by the Regent Its called Strada, bit of an icon. And right nxt door to the Regent is a lovely second hand bookstore. Heaven. I get my Latte free each day at Plumbing World from their pushbutton machine , being retired (and Scottish)I have to search out a cheaper way of living. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 11 hours ago, Hesi said: Read When The Lion Feeds and was hooked. Still have most of the books I am halfway through Golden Fox at present. I remember seeing Wilbur Smith doing a book signing at Whitcoulls downtown back in the mid to late 70s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 I finished watching Squid Game the other night, well worth it if you don’t mind Korean with English sub titles. Apparently it’s the most watched series ever on Netflix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 1 minute ago, Gordy said: I finished watching Squid Game the other night, well worth it if you don’t mind Korean with English sub titles. Apparently it’s the most watched series ever on Netflix. Yes it is hard to get into initially, I understand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest john Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Watched on Netflix yesterday , catch me if you can, true and great story, Leo DiCaprio plays lead role brilliantly. Doco channel I think was three part McDonald’s story of mcmillions swindle, brilliant story. May be on netflix hj 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Max lives in the wops wops aka Bedrock...where UFB and streaming are just part of a dreamy future... so in an effort to assist (whoever) allow me to recommend some fab movies worth a look for the first or tenth time... Meet Joe Black Fried Green Tomatoes Scent Of A Woman Legends Of The Fall Rustler's Rhapsody (spoof Western ... funniest thing you'll ever see, funnier than Blazing Saddles) clip here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 45 minutes ago, Honest john said: Watched on Netflix yesterday , catch me if you can, true and great story, Leo DiCaprio plays lead role brilliantly. Doco channel I think was three part McDonald’s story of mcmillions swindle, brilliant story. May be on netflix hj The real life Frank Abagnale jr has a cameo role in the movie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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