BLOCKED_PUNT
Footballguy
but which ones? seems kinda hard to do when there are still 200+ to go
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Eephus
Footballguy
I'm sticking to my auteurist schtick and watching series that were directed by well known film directors. Also nothing with an excessive number of seasons.
I've watched series from Edgar Wright, Edward Berger, Spike Lee, Woody Allen and Ingmar Bergman. Also some shows from The Rockford Files, Bo Jack Horseman and Mission: Impossible to make sure they hold up.
krista4
Footballguy
Might I recommend my #13 on the TV list, Angels in America? It came in at #262 overall. Directed by Mike Nichols. And only six episodes!
BLOCKED_PUNT
Footballguy
oh neat, it didn't make my list but I enjoyed it and it could still make the list with 200+ to go but
was a del Toro. I like his stuff.
sorry, I like to google things
was a del Toro. I like his stuff.
sorry, I like to google things
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
How about The Knick?
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
If I remember correctly a lot of Sense8 was directed by the Watchowskis.
Freaks and Geeks?
Mindhunter?
Not sure how much of each Apatow/Feig and Fincher directed or were involved with, though.
Freaks and Geeks?
Mindhunter?
Not sure how much of each Apatow/Feig and Fincher directed or were involved with, though.
Dan Lambskin
Footballguy
That was decent, can’t remember if we finished it. Or did it end abruptly?
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Which reminds me I forgot Freaks and Geeks on my TV list.
BLOCKED_PUNT
Footballguy
the internet tells me that Lost was directed by Jack Bender and Freaks and Geeks by Jake Kasdan. Sense 8 was directed by the Wachowskis
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I just checked the bolded on imdb, and that is right - Apatow only directed 2 and Feig 1.
BLOCKED_PUNT
Footballguy
I think it got finished though its been a minute since I watched. It only had 4 seasons.
BLOCKED_PUNT
Footballguy
Eephus
Footballguy
It's on my list although 19th century medical procedures might freak me out before bedtime.
I watched and enjoyed Soderbergh's Full Circle when it came out. I ranked it at #55.
Eephus
Footballguy
I think I'm going to run out of February before I get through my watchlist. Ten hour long episodes is a big commitment and I never really got the hang of binge watching.
jamny
Footballguy
There's one in particular that is exceedingly freaky!
Very good show.
Dan Lambskin
Footballguy
Annihilation last night, was that from @Scoresman sci-fi countdown?
I really liked it, some cool concepts
I really liked it, some cool concepts
krista4
Footballguy
I didn't recommend the Up Series, which was also in my top 20 TV shows and would qualify for your "director" list (Michael Apted), because I assumed you've probably seen those. If not, more for you not to get to in February.
El Floppo
Footballguy
do those qualify as TV shows? were they on BBC and then theatrically released in the US?
There's a Polish show that had that treatment, that I'd put in my top 10.
Eephus
Footballguy
I've seen a couple of early films from the Up series but didn't follow them in to middle age. Apted did go on to direct one of my 007 guilty pleasures Tomorrow Never Dies.
The deeper I dig, I keep finding more examples of film directors making TV series. RW Fassbinder was one of the earliest but I don't have time for Berlin Alexanderplatz. Lars von Trier directed 13 episodes of The Kingdom. Stefano Sollima, Paulo Sorrentino and Park Chan Wook also have TV credits. I've watched Park's The Little Drummer Girl when it came out and thought it was excellent.
El Floppo
Footballguy
my polish series, Dekalog, was by Kieślowski.
that Trier show was kinda the end of my interest in him... but I recall liking it well enough, and more than the movies that followed.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
It's just the Academy being the Academy.
I've been watching a whole lot of garbage lately so you all don't have to.
Warning - Hulu
I enjoy non-linear tales that have some sci-fi to them, but this one just did not work at all. Jumped around all over the place and had a hard time really figuring out what they were trying to say.
I will say though Alice Eve is a very attractive woman.
Alice, I know you read this.
American Star - Hulu
This one is just a bore. Ian McShane is a good actor, but this is just a run of the mill movie and a complete pass. An aside, there was an insinuation of a potential romance between him and a younger lady in the movie, which I didn't have a hard time accepting as I'm a 50-something now. But when I looked up how old Ian McShane was, all I can say is I hope I look as good as he did in this movie when I'm 82 years old. My Gosh.
Warning - Hulu
I enjoy non-linear tales that have some sci-fi to them, but this one just did not work at all. Jumped around all over the place and had a hard time really figuring out what they were trying to say.
I will say though Alice Eve is a very attractive woman.
Alice, I know you read this.American Star - Hulu
This one is just a bore. Ian McShane is a good actor, but this is just a run of the mill movie and a complete pass. An aside, there was an insinuation of a potential romance between him and a younger lady in the movie, which I didn't have a hard time accepting as I'm a 50-something now. But when I looked up how old Ian McShane was, all I can say is I hope I look as good as he did in this movie when I'm 82 years old. My Gosh.
jamny
Footballguy
Controversy over old tweets might be changing the Academy's love for it.
krista4
Footballguy
Yes, they qualify, and I had Dekalog on my list, too. I suspect it's one of those for which I was the only vote. Someone else did have the Up Series.
ETA: To answer your question better, the Up Series was on ITV.
BlackCrowes
Footballguy
Companion was a fun movie. 7.8/10
Don Quixote
Footballguy
I started watching at one point, but I did not finish it.
Tick
Footballguy
You need to install a filter - Warning has a 4.5 on IMDBI've been watching a whole lot of garbage lately so you all don't have to.
Warning - Hulu
I enjoy non-linear tales that have some sci-fi to them, but this one just did not work at all. Jumped around all over the place and had a hard time really figuring out what they were trying to say.
I will say though Alice Eve is a very attractive woman.
American Star - Hulu
This one is just a bore. Ian McShane is a good actor, but this is just a run of the mill movie and a complete pass. An aside, there was an insinuation of a potential romance between him and a younger lady in the movie, which I didn't have a hard time accepting as I'm a 50-something now. But when I looked up how old Ian McShane was, all I can say is I hope I look as good as he did in this movie when I'm 82 years old. My Gosh.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
That’s going to save them a lot of embarrassment because its a total mess
beer 30
Footballguy
Going to see Paddington in Peru tonight with my wife (57) and two daughters (28 & 25). I'd rather stick knitting needles in my eyes but spending time blah, blah, blah.
El Floppo
Footballguy
I took my daughter and her friend to see the last Paddington when she was 6 or 7.
I liked it more than she did... And she liked it. Hopefully it's as good as that one which obviously worked at an adult level as well as a kids level
belljr
Footballguy
It's funny there was a commercial for the live action how to train your dragon. So I texted my daughter because that's one of her all-time favorite movies. She's actually angry about it. She's like I don't see the need. I'll never watch that LOL
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Good for her!
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Have you seen the first 2?
Eephus
Footballguy
They're both outstanding
Ilov80s
Footballguy
I’m late to the party but saw them this year and I agree, really liked both.
Runkle
Footballguy
At one point, Paddington 2 had a higher IMDB rating than The Godfather. And, I think, every other movie ever made.
beer 30
Footballguy
Sadly I have
snogger
Footballguy
Love that one, as well as Dial M for murder.
Dan Lambskin
Footballguy
Captain Fantastic - Viggo Mortensen raises his kids in the woods their mom is sick. They’re really smart and awkward. Hijinks ensue. Was definitely interesting
in Time - Justin Timberlake in a future where time is currency. He gets a bunch of credits when some dude rage quits. Hijinks ensue. I think it’s an allegory
in Time - Justin Timberlake in a future where time is currency. He gets a bunch of credits when some dude rage quits. Hijinks ensue. I think it’s an allegory
Eephus
Footballguy
Love that one, as well as Dial M for murder.
Dial M was shot using the then new stereoscopic 3D technology. Hitchcock staged some scenes unusually in depth to take advantage of the process. Once you see it, you can't unsee it.
Dan Lambskin
Footballguy
Inside - like Castaway, but with Willem Dafoe in place of Tom Hanks and it’s a penthouse apartment instead of an island.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
I’ve heard it’s quite good in 3D but never had the chance to see it that wayLove that one, as well as Dial M for murder.
Dial M was shot using the then new stereoscopic 3D technology. Hitchcock staged some scenes unusually in depth to take advantage of the process. Once you see it, you can't unsee it.
Eephus
Footballguy
I’ve heard it’s quite good in 3D but never had the chance to see it that wayLove that one, as well as Dial M for murder.
Dial M was shot using the then new stereoscopic 3D technology. Hitchcock staged some scenes unusually in depth to take advantage of the process. Once you see it, you can't unsee it.
There was a theatrical re-release of the 3D version in the 80s that I remember seeing at the Vogue theater on Sacramento Street. The effects reminded me of a View-Master.
I think the 3D process has improved since then but it's still a gimmick that's better suited for spaceships than a murder mystery.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
The Beast
It's French and it's artsy. I guess it gets going after the first hour, but I'm at that point and I'm not sure I can press forward.
It's French and it's artsy. I guess it gets going after the first hour, but I'm at that point and I'm not sure I can press forward.
krista4
Footballguy
Went to see the Oscar-nominated live action and animated shorts yesterday, as I do every year. The documentaries don't seem to be out yet, which is strange. I'll do my usual "who cares" write-up in the Oscars thread. Unlike past years when I've been in mostly empty theaters, this year at my favorite theatre it was jam packed, even though it's huge. And this wasn't the only place it's playing in the city. Chicago is definitely a film town.
My theatre is doing a "baseball movie" thing in March. Some of the usual suspects - Bull Durham, Eight Men Out, A League of Their Own, Moneyball - and a few oddities such as The Fan, The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars and Motor Kings, and a new film called Eephus. Sorta tempted to go see Bingo.
My theatre is doing a "baseball movie" thing in March. Some of the usual suspects - Bull Durham, Eight Men Out, A League of Their Own, Moneyball - and a few oddities such as The Fan, The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars and Motor Kings, and a new film called Eephus. Sorta tempted to go see Bingo.
