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Post by Wally on Mar 19, 2018 16:57:28 GMT
Annihilation was distinctly average. Can see why it got dropped from a cinema release outside the US. Big disappointment after Ex Machina being great. Think youre right here...they realised it was shite after filming and ditched the general release Apparently test audiences didn't like it so the studio wanted to change it but Garland and his producer had final cut and refused so they off loaded it. Can't say I blame them. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2018 18:02:38 GMT
watched the Gervais show at the weekend and thought it was ok - some of it was brilliant - the observational stuff around social media etc.
I really like him - he is pretty thoughtful in what he writes and doesn't give a fuck if anyone disagrees with him - the TV / film stuff he writes is very clever and some of it quite touching - Derek is superb TV. He may not be the best stand up but he is obviously a lot more talented than a lot of the writers out there these days.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2018 18:12:57 GMT
I'd agree with that, Jamie. I did cringe at the end of the show when he waves to the crowd and trots off stage right. I was waiting for Tina Turner's "Simply The Best" to start up over the clapping.
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Post by fadas on Mar 20, 2018 13:16:41 GMT
I switched off after 15 mins. Jokes about the brace position not being much use in the event of a plane crash? It’s hardly Dylan Moran is it.
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Post by Biggsy 🦁 👑 🌴 on Mar 20, 2018 13:21:24 GMT
Surely it's all been done before? Tough gig i reckon.
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Post by rhouses on Mar 21, 2018 9:50:20 GMT
Just got done with wild wild country. Think it could have done with a better edit, could have cut each episode to 45 mins instead of an hour, easily. Slightly embarrassed for my country men, Osho and Sheila are proper sociopaths and a great representation of the power-hungry, materialistic corruption that's rampant in India. Could be worse though, not as bad as the swarms of western hippies who got duped into that nonsense.
I'm kind of amazed at how the story was brushed under the rug over the years, not too many people in India know this story. And I mean, it's pretty fucking evil. Osho still thrives in Pune.
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Post by dubman on Mar 21, 2018 9:58:43 GMT
Just got done with wild wild country. Think it could have done with a better edit, could have cut each episode to 45 mins instead of an hour, easily. Slightly embarrassed for my country men, Osho and Sheila are proper sociopaths and a great representation of the power-hungry, materialistic corruption that thrives in India. Could be worse though, not as bad as the swarms of western hippies who got duped into that nonsense. I'm kind of amazed at how the story was brushed under the rug over the years, not too many people in India know this story. And I mean, it's pretty fucking evil. Osho still thrives in Pune. I'm gonna give this a watch a I don't believe in this fake guru shit in India.Is Sai Baba mentioned as I have friends who worship him & regularly stay at his ashram outside Bangalore. |
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Post by dutchy101 on Mar 21, 2018 10:03:05 GMT
My old next door neighbor was a 'guru'. An absolute cunt of a man of the highest order. His wife and kids were lovely but he is an absolute weapon
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Post by rhouses on Mar 21, 2018 10:05:38 GMT
Nope, no Sai Baba in it. They do reference Jonestown.
For what it's worth, Sai Baba has done a lot of good for the community. The hospital (which is down the road from my house) he set up, is free for everyone with a pretty good reputation. They treated my mum once, and she spoke highly of the service.
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Post by Biggsy 🦁 👑 🌴 on Mar 21, 2018 10:25:53 GMT
Does the hospital have a good reputation or only allow people in with a good reputation?
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Post by rhouses on Mar 21, 2018 10:29:53 GMT
Does the hospital have a good reputation or only allow people in with a good reputation? Anyone can walk in and get treatment, BF. It does get crowded with long lines, I've avoided when the need has arised. |
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Post by Top Fan on Mar 23, 2018 15:40:27 GMT
Not on Netflix but 'Chance' has been really good. I thought series two would have killed it, but it's also great.
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Post by Grant on Mar 23, 2018 15:47:23 GMT
If it's not on Netflix it should be in the general TV thread. What a shambles
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Post by Top Fan on Mar 23, 2018 15:55:36 GMT
Thanks for the heads up Grunt!
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Post by jules72 on Mar 23, 2018 16:37:38 GMT
Thanks for the heads up Grunt! Is this another Hursty special? |
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