Netflix Gems

[Bastion1023]

Agreed, David Tennant is my favorite Doctor so far. He chews up the scenery so well and his mannerisms and quirks were the most endearing. I also feel that he had the benefit of some of the very best writing in the series. Matt Smith was a good Doctor but I felt a lot if the stories were a bit flat in comparison and I know there was a change in the writing staff at the same time as the shift from Tennant to Smith.

[ChronoGrl]

Originally Posted by Elvis_Christ

Ripped through this over the last couple of days (last episode to go tonight) and thought it was great. It was a bit hit and miss to begin with but a few episodes in I was sold. Hope there's a second season...

Dude. Must have missed this post because not all pics load when I'm on at work but I absolutely agree - I was really impressed with this show - Also agree that the earlier episodes are a little weak (the chicken episode almost caused me to stop watching), but as soon as it picks up, it takes off - I adore the character development and acting; quite a layered show and I'm psyched for next season.

Originally Posted by Bastion1023

Stick with the reboot of Doctor Who cause there are some legitimately scary episodes. The Weeping Angels episodes and the Silence episodes come to mind immediately, but there are many others. I was reluctant to watch the new shows but once I was in I was hooked.

Yeah, "Blink" (Weeping Angels) was really great - Almost at Silent Library, which I'm pretty psyched about. I'm loving Katherine Tate (Donna) as a Companion.

Originally Posted by Sculpt

My friend Sven told me the same thing -- that there are some early duds, or a bit slow, but it picks up. When you say Series 2, do you mean Season 2? Have an idea of which Season and Ep that starts after The Unquiet Dead ends? Thanks! I was really pumped with the Last day of Earth ep so I'm planing on watching more.

Right now I'm enjoying the last of the Netflix Supernatural eps, angels and demons, it's cool the writers were willing to jump in like they did. I'm so glad the "back story" kicked in, cause they were getting pretty redundant for me.

Yeah - I meant Season 2 of the reboot - Some people call it "Series" vs. "Seasons" (maybe it's a British thing?) - I use it interchangeably.

I've never seen Supernatural - I need to check that one out...

Originally Posted by Bastion1023

I started watching American Mary tonight, but did n't get to finish due to some chores needing done. The beginning was promising. Has anyone else watched it? Good? Bad?

Recalled earlier another movie I saw on Netflix called Dead Girl. I highly recommend it. Small film with an interesting take on a zombie movie. Very focused and more emotionally and morally horrific. I thought it was quite good.

I honestly was REALLY disappointed by American Mary (I was hoping it would push the envelop a bit more and truly be a shocker)... As for Dead Girl, folks seem to like it, but it wasn't for me (can't say that it's a bad film; just too icky for me).

Originally Posted by The Villain

Skip The Unquiet Dead? I loved that episode. I did really like the David Tennant years the best though.

Yes. Let's fight. :p




[I'm going to say that now every time we disagree on anything. ever. <3 you, Villain]

[The Villain]

Originally Posted by ChronoGrl

Yes. Let's fight. :p




[I'm going to say that now every time we disagree on anything. ever. <3 you, Villain]

Bring it Chrono! :p

I'm gonna hold you to that, i wonder how often we will disagree.

Let's Fight.

Love you too:D

[newb]

Maniac is now streaming...the new one with Elijah Wood...watch it...its good

[Giganticface]

Originally Posted by newb

Maniac is now streaming...the new one with Elijah Wood...watch it...its good

Awesome. Thanks for the tip. I've been wanting to see that version.

[Giganticface]

Originally Posted by Giganticface

Awesome. Thanks for the tip. I've been wanting to see that version.

Wow, that was an _excellent_ remake. I might actually prefer it to the original.

[ChronoGrl]

Originally Posted by newb

Maniac is now streaming...the new one with Elijah Wood...watch it...its good

Really looking forward to this - Thanks for the heads up!

[newb]

Just added

V H S 2 [ better than the first]

Also..Pumpkinhead 2 [ not better than the first]

[Sculpt]

Just watched the original Manic film. That was weird. The film stops the story with text on various psychosis, explaining what they are. The acting in the movie is pretty bad. And the occasional nudity is bizarre to see. And talking to the camera. Seems like a torn film. I look forward to seeing the remake. The original is special for it's time, but fairly simple minded.

[Giganticface]

Originally Posted by Sculpt

Just watched the original Manic film. That was weird. The film stops the story with text on various psychosis, explaining what they are. The acting in the movie is pretty bad. And the occasional nudity is bizarre to see. And talking to the camera. Seems like a torn film. I look forward to seeing the remake. The original is special for it's time, but fairly simple minded.

That's not the same Maniac that this is a remake of. I think you watched Sex Maniac (1934), which also goes by the name Maniac. Yeah, that movie is total cheese-fest, but a fairly notable exploitation classic.

This film is a remake of the 1980 shocker, which is also a classic, but one that doesn't suck.