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As much as I enjoyed Cheers, I was not a big fan of Shelly Long's character.

 

Doesn't mean the performance was bad, just your taste. :P

 

I can understand not liking that character, actually. In reruns, at least, I found the character, if not likable, at least entertaining, as I knew women like that in college, and Diane Chambers is a hilarious and entirely believable extrapolation.

 

Damn, that last sentence needs more commas...

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Doesn't mean the performance was bad, just your taste. :P

 

I can understand not liking that character, actually. In reruns, at least, I found the character, if not likable, at least entertaining, as I knew women like that in college, and Diane Chambers is a hilarious and entirely believable extrapolation.

 

Damn, that last sentence needs more commas...

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

 

One thing I will say, is that Shelly Long leaving "Cheers" may have been the worst career move, since McLean Stevenson left "M*A*S*H".

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I know it's been brought up before in this thread, but for those new and looking for something to watch on Netflix, Sherlock is excellent. I stumbled on it last weekend and watch all three 90 minute episodes in one sitting. I just bought season 2 and am blocking off all of Sunday night to watch it.

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I know it's been brought up before in this thread, but for those new and looking for something to watch on Netflix, Sherlock is excellent. I stumbled on it last weekend and watch all three 90 minute episodes in one sitting. I just bought season 2 and am blocking off all of Sunday night to watch it.

 

Fully agree. Sherlock and Luther are two series that are terrific.

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cashback is an excellent source for GREAT boobies. not a bad movie, either! :thumbsup:

agreed,except uconn might revoke your man card for using the word "boobies".and i've got a bone to pick with whoever recommended "rescue me". i liked it but my wife really, really liked it. other than the news, we watched it almost exclusively for several weeks. 6 seasons? really? the italian crazy mistress got really annoying about 1/2 way through.

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I need to echo one of Vader's excellent recommendations...last night he suggested I watch "Day Night, Day Night". I really hadn't planned to see it until this weekend, but thought I'd watch about half of it before bed and finish if the next day. Well, I ended up being pretty into it, and the last 30 minutes were absolutely riveting. There is very little dialogue, and the first half of the film is not for those who only feast on popcorn flicks or films with lots of shiny objects to focus on. It's basically an art film, so adjust your expectations accordingly. IMO it's a very solid, fascinating piece and as Vader suggested to me before I watched it, it offers up a lot to talk about post-viewing.

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Watched "Mozart's Sister" (2011) after seeing it on Roger Ebert's daily streamer list a while back.

 

Gotta say that Marie Feret is a really, really pretty girl. (Not saying this in that way, just to be sure.) For those who appreciate costume drama and historic settings, this doesn't disappoint.

Great call. Really enjoyed it. If it has subtitles and doesn't seem worth it, i give up quick. not with this. Feminist theme was convincingly presented. The link is out. Is Marie Feret Mozart's sister? If so, I thought she was striking....my wife disagreed.

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agreed,except uconn might revoke your man card for using the word "boobies".and i've got a bone to pick with whoever recommended "rescue me". i liked it but my wife really, really liked it. other than the news, we watched it almost exclusively for several weeks. 6 seasons? really? the italian crazy mistress got really annoying about 1/2 way through.

 

:huh: Why would I do that? I like boobies as much as anyone. Or more!

 

I know it's been brought up before in this thread, but for those new and looking for something to watch on Netflix, Sherlock is excellent. I stumbled on it last weekend and watch all three 90 minute episodes in one sitting. I just bought season 2 and am blocking off all of Sunday night to watch it.

 

The Brits are coming out with some really great miniseries. To be fair, Rebecca Eaton at PBS is contributing a fair amount into them as well. Moffet is really great at creating these yarns (he's also show-running Doctor Who, which reminds me that I need to start rewatching before the premiere next month) and I just loved how Andrew Scott played Moriarty.

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I need to echo one of Vader's excellent recommendations...last night he suggested I watch "Day Night, Day Night". I really hadn't planned to see it until this weekend, but thought I'd watch about half of it before bed and finish if the next day. Well, I ended up being pretty into it, and the last 30 minutes were absolutely riveting. There is very little dialogue, and the first half of the film is not for those who only feast on popcorn flicks or films with lots of shiny objects to focus on. It's basically an art film, so adjust your expectations accordingly. IMO it's a very solid, fascinating piece and as Vader suggested to me before I watched it, it offers up a lot to talk about post-viewing.

You pretty much nailed it, aj. This is an art movie with a riveting performance by Luisa Williams, and the movie does stay with you when you are finished with it.

 

Because of it's artsy feel I can understand why some people will be turned off by it. Definitely not for everyone. However if you have more patience you will find yourself intrigued by this film.

 

I wouldn't buy "Day Night Day Night" because it was a movie I did not love, but I appreciated it's intensity and it does keep you guessing. Definitely a movie that you can have a good discussion about.

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You pretty much nailed it, aj. This is an art movie with a riveting performance by Luisa Williams, and the movie does stay with you when you are finished with it.

 

Because of it's artsy feel I can understand why some people will be turned off by it. Definitely not for everyone. However if you have more patience you will find yourself intrigued by this film.

 

I wouldn't buy "Day Night Day Night" because it was a movie I did not love, but I appreciated it's intensity and it does keep you guessing. Definitely a movie that you can have a good discussion about.

 

Absolutely...I love that we have films like this to watch...it's a shame that some people either wouldn't make it past the first half, or wouldn't give it a chance to begin with. It's pretty rare that I re-watch movies, so like you I wouldn't buy it either. There's just too much out there to see, I don't often prefer to re-watch something...unless it was just so dense and cerebral that a 2nd viewing can yield a greater understanding or greater enjoyment.

 

I don't know if this is one that would typically make it on to your indy film list for the month, but at the very least it's a good example of why I appreciate that you take the time to do it.

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I don't often prefer to re-watch something...unless it was just so dense and cerebral that a 2nd viewing can yield a greater understanding or greater enjoyment.

the best example of a movie like this that i can think of is "primer", a sci fi, time travel movie that gets more complicated the more i see it or ponder it. reportedly made for $7000, it's well worth seeing. unfortunately and surprisingly not on netflix. sorry. still felt it was worth mentioning.

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the best example of a movie like this that i can think of is "primer", a sci fi, time travel movie that gets more complicated the more i see it or ponder it. reportedly made for $7000, it's well worth seeing. unfortunately and surprisingly not on netflix. sorry. still felt it was worth mentioning.

 

Yep, good example...I know there are a few of us who really enjoyed that one.

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I'll say it before you dorks say it for me. I'm a total chick for liking "Downton Abbey."

 

Of course it's not a sleeper, since it's won so many awards -- but it's at least worth a shot for those of you who have been hesitant.

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I'll say it before you dorks say it for me. I'm a total chick for liking "Downton Abbey."

 

Of course it's not a sleeper, since it's won so many awards -- but it's at least worth a shot for those of you who have been hesitant.

My wife loved that show. I found it extremely boring.... When the war started, I thought it might get better, but it didn't...

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