How dare you not conform!
What TV shows are you currently watching
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I'd never dismiss TV & movies based on foreign language and subtitles - some of the best i've seen has been foreign.
However, I totally understand those who don't enjoy it and that's alright too - can't see why someone would force themselves to experience something that wasn't enjoyable.
However, I totally understand those who don't enjoy it and that's alright too - can't see why someone would force themselves to experience something that wasn't enjoyable.
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Enjoyed it all in all. End of S1 was savage.
We've just nailed through Mr Inbetween. That was some good Aussie telly.
Was late to this but best thing i've watched in last year or two.
Let me start by saying, me too. I prefer in English. Maybe it was the actual 'hate' rather than just a preference...?
Agreed, got the balance just right. Dark comedy, bit of action, gritty yet warm, great world and character development. I think the short episodes really helped to keep everything concise too.
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Started watching "The Company You Keep" seems to be ABC's answer to Sneaky Pete.
It's a little more grown up than Sneaky Pete, and so far I prefer it. Obviously needs the watcher to let go of reality a little.
It gets a 7.3/10 on imdb. That's a tad generous. 6.9 would be my rating.
It's a little more grown up than Sneaky Pete, and so far I prefer it. Obviously needs the watcher to let go of reality a little.
It gets a 7.3/10 on imdb. That's a tad generous. 6.9 would be my rating.
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Also, months later, that ending is staying with me.
Also agree with this. Having to concentrate on subtitles the whole way through a show or film is very distracting and it's very rare that I will watch a foreign language programme because of this, though I'm sure they're just as good (and probably better in a lot of cases) than what passes for entertainment nowadays (also a generalised comment).
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The only films with subtitles I've enjoyed were The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo trilogy but that was because I'd just finished reading the books, so I didn't have to concentrate so much on reading the subtitles. I've tried many times but I spend so much time reading I don't feel as though I've watched a movie, as all of the little visual details and cues created by the actors are missed.
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Most of the best films and tv series are subtitled in my opinion but I can appreciate that they are not for everyone.
Give La Haine a go, it's a masterpiece.
If the player has the option, moving the subtitles towards the top half of the screen makes them easier to read and not miss too much of the actors. Unfortunately the smart TV apps for Netflix, Prime etc don't allow repositioning the subtitles.
My missus has taken to watching Yellowjackets in the evening...
Bit of a mess quite frankly. Can't make up its mind exactly what it wants to be with elements of Heathers, Lost, Alive, Cabin In The Woods/Evil Dead; Desperate Housewives and political drama in the current day.
Currently watched about 5 episodes of Season 1 and hoping it actually starts to make coherent sense at some point.
Bit of a mess quite frankly. Can't make up its mind exactly what it wants to be with elements of Heathers, Lost, Alive, Cabin In The Woods/Evil Dead; Desperate Housewives and political drama in the current day.
Currently watched about 5 episodes of Season 1 and hoping it actually starts to make coherent sense at some point.
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S4 of Barry is out?! How did I miss this. 4 eps to binge today…
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'Rabbit Hole', Kiefer Sutherland and Charles Dance, really enjoying this thriller/espionage-themed series.
Also working my way through Babylon 5 for the umpteenth time, well-written and acted sci-fi is such a refreshing joy to watch.
Also working my way through Babylon 5 for the umpteenth time, well-written and acted sci-fi is such a refreshing joy to watch.
After a particularly rough night with one of my kids, I decided to give Dark another shot while he was sleeping on me. Originally watched the first episode and then never got any further. Holy moly, three episodes watched and I'm utterly hooked.
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