What did you watch on Netflix/Hulu/other streaming sites?

charley · 07-16-2018, 06:39 AM

There is this new "comedy" show made by some guy called "Sacha Baron Cohen" who I had never really seen before on air, although I had seen his name bandied about. It's called "Who Is America?" and airs on Showtime. I was able to watch about the 1st 7 minutes of the 28 minute show, when I just couldn't take it anymore. I can't think of a word worse than disgust and, in some sense, the show exemplifies a kind of bizarre "perversity of humour" for me. It is very rare that I would have to stop watching a show (unless it was so boring as to be inane), as there are very few things that I might have a reaction to, but this show wins hands down. Baron himself plays characters who are the very worst of the worst of stereotypes, all the while having selected the most stereotypical of interviewees. I didn't find it funny, actually finding it to be inane and crass! And I don't know what on earth I could say apart from that. I don't even feel like posting a YouTube trailer for it.

Canela · 07-16-2018, 07:43 AM

I finished my Celia series last night. It was a cheesy but lovely story. It was bittersweet for me. Then I Wikipedia'd her for some reason and found that today is the 15th anniversary of her death. I remember seeing her in Chicago one year with Tito Puente at the jazz festival there

RIP Celia Cruz, you are missed and remembered fondly.

Orema · 07-16-2018, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by charley

There is this new "comedy" show made by some guy called "Sacha Baron Cohen" who I had never really seen before on air, although I had seen his name bandied about. It's called "Who Is America?" and airs on Showtime. I was able to watch about the 1st 7 minutes of the 28 minute show, when I just couldn't take it anymore. I can't think of a word worse than disgust and, in some sense, the show exemplifies a kind of bizarre "perversity of humour" for me. It is very rare that I would have to stop watching a show (unless it was so boring as to be inane), as there are very few things that I might have a reaction to, but this show wins hands down. Baron himself plays characters who are the very worst of the worst of stereotypes, all the while having selected the most stereotypical of interviewees. I didn't find it funny, actually finding it to be inane and crass! And I don't know what on earth I could say apart from that. I don't even feel like posting a YouTube trailer for it.

I saw the first episode and loved it. Yes, it's inane and crass, and it's spot on.

I'm still snickering at the NRA representative who seriously agreed with Sasha Cohen that two-year olds should not get guns because of the "terrible twos."

Cohen showed these idiots for who they truly are and I'm looking forward to the next episode.

Different strokes and all that jazz ...

charley · 07-16-2018, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Orema

I saw the first episode and loved it. Yes, it's inane and crass, and it's spot on.

I'm still snickering at the NRA representative who seriously agreed with Sasha Cohen that two-year olds should not get guns because of the "terrible twos."

Cohen showed these idiots for who they truly are and I'm looking forward to the next episode.

Different strokes and all that jazz ...

Thanks for inputting your viewpoint, I was curious to know what others thought about the show - especially Americans, I appreciate any and all comments btw.

cinnamongrrl · 07-17-2018, 11:18 AM

We watched a few episodes of Luther on Netflix....then watched a few more. It's a very good show. Lots of.forensic psychology, though I'm not sure how accurate the information is.

cinnamongrrl · 07-29-2018, 06:07 AM

I watched Gone Baby Gone while my honey was out, then told him he needed to watch it when we got into bed.

I fell asleep half way (ok quarter way) through and his eyes were glued. Great movie! Definitely unfolds..

Lyte · 08-07-2018, 02:35 PM

Last weekend I finally caved and started watching The Handmaid's Tale. OMG ... how depressing! Yes, it's very well made and very well acted... but still ... with all that's going on in this country now... damn!!

VintageFemme · 08-07-2018, 06:43 PM

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Last weekend I finally caved and started watching The Handmaid's Tale. OMG ... how depressing! Yes, it's very well made and very well acted... but still ... with all that's going on in this country now... damn!!

I did the same thing not too long ago and had the same reaction. I got through three or four episodes and that was all I could handle. It was extremely well acted and written but in today's political climate, it's all just too real. I remember seeing the original so long ago and it seeming very surreal and science fiction like, but not so much this time around.

The last excellent show I watched, besides the new season of OITNB was Killing Eve. Wow, that was the best thing I've seen in a very long time. I highly recommend it.

ProfPacker · 08-07-2018, 07:31 PM

I felt the same way about The Handmaid's Tale. Killing Eve was amazing. Sandra Oh deserves the award. Top of the Lake both seasons. I liked the
Split. There are many other British and Australian show. I wish I hadn't seen Rake it's either netflix or amazon. great. The Split was on Sundance. Also on Sundance is a fantastic show written and performed by deaf actors, it has a gay theme as well. Really excellent. It's late, all I can think of now.

Lyte · 08-07-2018, 07:56 PM

I made the very serious mistake of binging the first season Saturday! I kept expecting it to turn around! I got really WTF?!?

I needed an emotional palette cleanser so I watched the entire 15th season of Family Guy!

Honestly? I would not recommend it to anyone in the community at the present time. It's a real downer!

I'll look into this Killing Eve you speak of. It better not bum me out!

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Originally Posted by VintageFemme

I did the same thing not too long ago and had the same reaction. I got through three or four episodes and that was all I could handle. It was extremely well acted and written but in today's political climate, it's all just too real. I remember seeing the original so long ago and it seeming very surreal and science fiction like, but not so much this time around.

The last excellent show I watched, besides the new season of OITNB was Killing Eve. Wow, that was the best thing I've seen in a very long time. I highly recommend it.

candy_coated_bitch · 08-07-2018, 09:36 PM

I just watched the first four episodes of Castle Rock and am finding it intriguing indeed...

I can't help but love The Handmaid's Tale despite how scary it is. It has its moments of triumph though!

Started the new season of OITNB but I watch that with Jedi and she's not as much of a binger as I am.

Breathless · 08-14-2018, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cinnamongrrl

I watched Gone Baby Gone while my honey was out, then told him he needed to watch it when we got into bed.

I fell asleep half way (ok quarter way) through and his eyes were glued. Great movie! Definitely unfolds..

Grrr.. thinking.. hmm that sounds good! and.. not available in Canadian Netflix..
That being said.. the newest season of Outlander is available.. bring on a binge

cinnamongrrl · 08-20-2018, 07:20 AM

I started watching the Twin Peaks reunion but it was unbearable. The plot felt ridiculous and completely contrived. It’s not the Twin Peaks I knew and loved

homoe · 08-30-2018, 10:29 AM

Wasted........ Doucementary with: Dan Barber, Mario Batali, Massimo Bottura, Anthony Bourdain

Through the eyes of famous chefs, audiences will see how they make the most of every kind of food, transforming what most people consider scraps into incredible dishes that create a more secure food system.

cinnamongrrl · 09-04-2018, 03:47 PM

On Showtime via Amazon Prime...

Time of Death. It’s a 6 part documentary which chronicles the last months, weeks and days of terminally ill people. They really do a good job of exploring family dynamics and how individual death can be.

I’ve been sobbing like a baby through most of the episodes. But a good cry is usually a good way of detoxing the soul.

cinnamongrrl · 09-05-2018, 09:29 AM

I started watching The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on Prime. I heard good things and they were correct.

Bèsame* · 09-16-2018, 07:33 AM

13 Reasons

Disturbing and an eye opener. Wow, how things have changed since I was in high school. Parenting has a challenge.

07-16-2018, 06:39 AM	#1
charley Timed Out - Permanent How Do You Identify?: gentle stonebutch [vanilla] Relationship Status: single Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: canada Posts: 497 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 906 Thanked 1,204 Times in 422 Posts Rep Power: 0	Who Is America? There is this new "comedy" show made by some guy called "Sacha Baron Cohen" who I had never really seen before on air, although I had seen his name bandied about. It's called "Who Is America?" and airs on Showtime. I was able to watch about the 1st 7 minutes of the 28 minute show, when I just couldn't take it anymore. I can't think of a word worse than disgust and, in some sense, the show exemplifies a kind of bizarre "perversity of humour" for me. It is very rare that I would have to stop watching a show (unless it was so boring as to be inane), as there are very few things that I might have a reaction to, but this show wins hands down. Baron himself plays characters who are the very worst of the worst of stereotypes, all the while having selected the most stereotypical of interviewees. I didn't find it funny, actually finding it to be inane and crass! And I don't know what on earth I could say apart from that. I don't even feel like posting a YouTube trailer for it.

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