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Graham44 · 09-27-2025, 06:12 PM

Watched Robin Hood starring Russell Crowe, being English any Robin Hood film/ story always strikes a cord, but I think this version closely followed by Kevin Costners version are the best for me,

"Rise and rise again, until Lambs become Lions"

(Perhaps quite apt for the UK at the moment vis-a-vis digital ID

)

Rumpelteazer · 09-28-2025, 07:51 AM

We started watching The House of Guinness on Netflix last night. We watched two of the eight episodes and are enjoying it. It by the same people behind Peaky Blinders (which I still have to watch).

JSWolf · 09-28-2025, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Graham44

Watched Robin Hood starring Russell Crowe, being English any Robin Hood film/ story always strikes a cord, but I think this version closely followed by Kevin Costners version are the best for me,

"Rise and rise again, until Lambs become Lions"

(Perhaps quite apt for the UK at the moment vis-a-vis digital ID

)

I think the best Robin Hood movie is The Adventures of Robin Hood with Errol Flynn.

Graham44 · 09-28-2025, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

I think the best Robin Hood movie is The Adventures of Robin Hood with Errol Flynn.

I've never watched that one, seen plenty of screenshots though, seems to be the go to whenever Robin Hood is mentioned.

For some reason, and I have no idea why, I thought the Errol Flynn version was a tv series and not a movie??? is that totally wrong?

JSWolf · 09-28-2025, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Graham44

I've never watched that one, seen plenty of screenshots though, seems to be the go to whenever Robin Hood is mentioned.

For some reason, and I have no idea why, I thought the Errol Flynn version was a tv series and not a movie??? is that totally wrong?

Yes, that's totally wrong. It's an excellent movie well worth watching.

DNSB · 09-29-2025, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Yes, that's totally wrong. It's an excellent movie well worth watching.

Considering that version of Robin Hood was released in 1938 slightly before commercial television broadcasting started in 1941 (correct me if I am wrong since I'm pulling the start of commercial TV broadcasts in North America from memory of a David Sarnoff of RCA fame biography).

PeterT · 09-30-2025, 10:08 PM

I'm currently watching Episode 3, Season 20 of Taskmaster. Broadcast on Channel 4 but also available on YouTube.

A Master of Ceremonies sets tasks for a group of comedians and then points are awarded based on how well he thinks they've completed the assignment.

cc_in_oh · 10-01-2025, 12:34 PM

Watched S1 of Murder in a Small Town, not too bad for American TV.

Better late than never, watched the 3 seasons of the Swedish Wallander, kind of a must-watch for noir fans. Now reading Mankell's books which are also good. Camilla Lackberg's 2 TV series were also good, better than books IMO.

And for something different, just finished the offbeat Netherlands series Anonymouus.

With Hitch apparently gone I'm not sure if anyone else is interested in foreign TV?

JSWolf · 10-01-2025, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cc_in_oh

Watched S1 of Murder in a Small Town, not too bad for American TV.

It's actually Canadian TV.

poohbear_nc · 10-01-2025, 08:34 PM

Whilst trying to cope with a stubborn vicious respiratory viral bug that shot my temp into triple digits, I binged Invasion - a series I totally missed when it was first aired - and it was just what I needed to get through the day - could have done with a lot less flashing/strobing lights but I cheered on the aliens (were they meant to be so non-threatening?) - sort of Borg collective crossed with Alien ... on to season 2!

Rumpelteazer · 10-02-2025, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by cc_in_oh

With Hitch apparently gone I'm not sure if anyone else is interested in foreign TV?

In theory I'm interested in foreign (non English or Dutch) tv series. But since I'm usually doing something (puzzle book, Lego or cross stitch atm) when watching TV it isn't practical to have something on where I'm dependent on subtitles.

I just finished the second season of The Traitors UK, very good.

For next week's vacation I've got a bunch of things I can watch on my list; The Hack, Wayward, Alien: Earth, and more. I'll just have to see what I'm in the mood for at that time.

Rumpelteazer · 10-08-2025, 08:08 AM

I'm on vacation and the weather is very grey, so I'm mostly staying in and reading, cross stitching and watching tv. Yesterday I started with catching up with Criminal Minds, I have two seasons to watch. I like they changed the format to 10 episodes per season with one major story line.

I've also watched the first episode of Wayward on Netflix, I'm not sure what to think about it yet.

Tonight The Traitor Celebrity will start on the BBC. Usually I'm not into celebrity versions of programs, but one of the participants is Stephen Fry. So if I remember I might watch it tonight.

I'm trying to decide what movies to watch. Traditionally I watch (crappy) horror movies on vacation (and proceed to freak myself out), but I can't find anything I'm in the mood for.

Rumpelteazer · 10-12-2025, 05:35 AM

In the last couple of days I've watched a bunch of TV:

True Haunting (Netflix): a fun series, 5 episodes of about 30 minutes, so it's easy to finish in one sitting.

Wayward (Netflix): meh, I was doing other things while I had it on, it couldn't hold my interest very much. I guessed the twist midway through the series.

Lovely, Dark, and Deep: an interesting concept, but the execution was lacking.

Jane Eyre (tv series, 2006): I watched the first two episodes last night. They rush through Jane's youth so they can get to the more romantic part, which annoyed me. I'm not sure if I'll finish it, but there's a high chance of a reread soon.

Not sure what I'm going to watch today yet, maybe some documentaries.

JSWolf · 10-12-2025, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rumpelteazer

I'm on vacation and the weather is very grey, so I'm mostly staying in and reading, cross stitching and watching tv. Yesterday I started with catching up with Criminal Minds, I have two seasons to watch. I like they changed the format to 10 episodes per season with one major story line.

I've also watched the first episode of Wayward on Netflix, I'm not sure what to think about it yet.

Tonight The Traitor Celebrity will start on the BBC. Usually I'm not into celebrity versions of programs, but one of the participants is Stephen Fry. So if I remember I might watch it tonight.

I'm trying to decide what movies to watch. Traditionally I watch (crappy) horror movies on vacation (and proceed to freak myself out), but I can't find anything I'm in the mood for.

I cannot get past one episode of The Traitors. It's that bad. There are way too many versions of one heck pf an awful show. It's as bad as Love Island, Big Brother, and The Golden Bachelor.

JSWolf · 10-12-2025, 03:26 PM

One TV series I did catch up on is Doc season 1. I'll get into season 2 soon enough. I found Doc to be very good. It's based on a true story.

I'm also watching Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent.

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09-27-2025, 06:12 PM	#1786
Graham44 Addict Posts: 344 Karma: 7000000 Join Date: Sep 2024 Device: Kobo Clara BW	Watched Robin Hood starring Russell Crowe, being English any Robin Hood film/ story always strikes a cord, but I think this version closely followed by Kevin Costners version are the best for me, "Rise and rise again, until Lambs become Lions" (Perhaps quite apt for the UK at the moment vis-a-vis digital ID )

09-28-2025, 07:51 AM	#1787
Rumpelteazer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,466 Karma: 27926918 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	We started watching The House of Guinness on Netflix last night. We watched two of the eight episodes and are enjoying it. It by the same people behind Peaky Blinders (which I still have to watch).

09-30-2025, 10:08 PM	#1792
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,770 Karma: 80104526 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	I'm currently watching Episode 3, Season 20 of Taskmaster. Broadcast on Channel 4 but also available on YouTube. A Master of Ceremonies sets tasks for a group of comedians and then points are awarded based on how well he thinks they've completed the assignment.

10-01-2025, 12:34 PM	#1793
cc_in_oh Bob's my uncle Posts: 996 Karma: 17073086 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: NE OH Device: Kindle	Watched S1 of Murder in a Small Town, not too bad for American TV. Better late than never, watched the 3 seasons of the Swedish Wallander, kind of a must-watch for noir fans. Now reading Mankell's books which are also good. Camilla Lackberg's 2 TV series were also good, better than books IMO. And for something different, just finished the offbeat Netherlands series Anonymouus. With Hitch apparently gone I'm not sure if anyone else is interested in foreign TV?

10-01-2025, 08:34 PM	#1795
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 64,935 Karma: 135242149 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	Whilst trying to cope with a stubborn vicious respiratory viral bug that shot my temp into triple digits, I binged Invasion - a series I totally missed when it was first aired - and it was just what I needed to get through the day - could have done with a lot less flashing/strobing lights but I cheered on the aliens (were they meant to be so non-threatening?) - sort of Borg collective crossed with Alien ... on to season 2!

10-08-2025, 08:08 AM	#1797
Rumpelteazer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,466 Karma: 27926918 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	I'm on vacation and the weather is very grey, so I'm mostly staying in and reading, cross stitching and watching tv. Yesterday I started with catching up with Criminal Minds, I have two seasons to watch. I like they changed the format to 10 episodes per season with one major story line. I've also watched the first episode of Wayward on Netflix, I'm not sure what to think about it yet. Tonight The Traitor Celebrity will start on the BBC. Usually I'm not into celebrity versions of programs, but one of the participants is Stephen Fry. So if I remember I might watch it tonight. I'm trying to decide what movies to watch. Traditionally I watch (crappy) horror movies on vacation (and proceed to freak myself out), but I can't find anything I'm in the mood for.

10-12-2025, 05:35 AM	#1798
Rumpelteazer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,466 Karma: 27926918 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	In the last couple of days I've watched a bunch of TV: True Haunting (Netflix): a fun series, 5 episodes of about 30 minutes, so it's easy to finish in one sitting. Wayward (Netflix): meh, I was doing other things while I had it on, it couldn't hold my interest very much. I guessed the twist midway through the series. Lovely, Dark, and Deep: an interesting concept, but the execution was lacking. Jane Eyre (tv series, 2006): I watched the first two episodes last night. They rush through Jane's youth so they can get to the more romantic part, which annoyed me. I'm not sure if I'll finish it, but there's a high chance of a reread soon. Not sure what I'm going to watch today yet, maybe some documentaries.

10-12-2025, 03:26 PM	#1800
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 81,481 Karma: 150264805 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	One TV series I did catch up on is *Doc* season 1. I'll get into season 2 soon enough. I found *Doc* to be very good. It's based on a true story. I'm also watching *Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent*.

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