Testy Area 51 (3 Viewers)

[Steve Christou]

Here's one for Russell -

Batman and The Green Hornet, arm wrestling.

(Adam West & Van Williams)

 

[Parker Clack]

I have been binge watching of late. Just finished watching Seasons 1-8 of 24, all four seasons of Game of Thrones, both seasons of House of Cards, every season of Continuum, Lost Girl and Orphan Black. I am currently working on season 2 of The Killing. I am waiting on the latest for Doc Martin and Helix. I don't think I have watched a broadcast network or cable show in 3 months.

Arrgghhh! My eyes and brain.

 

[Mike Frezon]

I don't think I have watched a broadcast network or cable show in 3 months.

You haven't missed much. Outside of 24: Live Another Day.

 

[Parker Clack]

Orphan Black kicks ass. Some of the best acting by one person I have seen in years. Well done.
I cannot recommend it high enough.

Extant is ok. I can't really put my thumb on why it appears to just lay there and not really do anything.

I loved Almost Human so of course it is not being picked up for additional seasons. I also really
liked Alphas but it went the way of Heroes and was killed off just as it getting interesting.

 

[Parker Clack]

You haven't missed much. Outside of 24: Live Another Day.

I will eventually watch this but I have to take a Jack Bauer break.

 

[Steve Christou]

I enjoyed Almost Human, a shame it didn't last. It would be nice to have a long running TV cop show set in the future.

Lucy beat Hercules at the weekend box office, who would have thought?

Meanwhile the universally slated Transformers 4 will be passing the billion dollar milestone (worldwide). The only movie so far this year to do so.
But it won't even reach $300m at the US box office.

Will Guardians of the Galaxy be the antidote to a lackluster summer at the US box office, we'll find out in a few days time.



Charlize Theron is in Mad Max but I failed to spot her.

 

[Mike Frezon]

Lucy beat Hercules at the weekend box office, who would have thought?

I am very much intrigued by Lucy. Not just because of the actress in the title role...but because of the concept as explained in the trailer.

And, ScarJo with a gun???

 

[Mike Frezon]

 

[Steve Christou]

Yeah it should be interesting with our girl Scarlett in the lead, They should hurry up and give us a Black Widow movie. Team her up with the new Wonder Woman, oh wait rival comics, damn!

Talking of Scarlett I watched a weird low budget sci-fi horror titled Under the Skin recently and was surprised to see Scarlett parading across the screen wearing nothing at all [gasps] she played a fully frontal alien babe. Scarlett in the altogether was the only compensation for sitting thru this slow moving movie.

 

[Mike Frezon]

Yes...I've heard great things about certain aspects of Under the Skin!

I have my copy and am looking forward to seeing what all the fuss is about.

I'm surprised you didn't think more of it, Steve. People I know who've seen it, liked it.

 

[Steve Christou]

It has a weird dreamy quality which didn't appeal to me Mike, let me know what you think of it.

Species was along similar lines and a lot more enjoyable, IMO.

Just saw this quote on Under the Skin - "Finally Species for pompous nerds"

 

[Mike Frezon]

Just saw this quote on Under the Skin - "Finally Species for pompous nerds"

Well...if by that you mean pompous nerds who also lust for ScarJo...then count me in!

Species was along similar lines and a lot more enjoyable, IMO.

Ah...Species. Yes, there definitely were things to enjoy about that film, too!

 

[Cees Alons]

Species, eh... Lucy isn't about the famous Australopithecus afarensis, I trust?


Cees

 

[Mike Frezon]

Erm...no, Cees!

But, good call on seeing the link between those two names! (Outside of the link that Steve found between the two films.)

I might have to see if I can find any kind of other comparisons to make between the leads in the two films. If not heard from in a few weeks, send out Sgt. Preston and his dog, King, to search for me!

 

[Elizabeth S]

I saw Lucy yesterday. (I am not a Scarlett fan at all, though I seem to end up seeing most of her films due to an interest in the plot of the film.) From the opening, it felt that it was going to have a campy vibe to it and it is kind of goofy. It's entertaining enough as a popcorn movie.

I also saw Wish I was Here. You've pretty much seen the film if you've seen the trailer. Predictable and sentimental but with good performances and some nice moments. I've seen Joey King in a handful of projects now and I think she's going to have a nice career.

Oh phoo -- I forgot about the eggs and boiled them for 40 minutes.

 

[Mike Frezon]

Egg Salad!

With bacon! On a fresh multi-grain bread!

Yum!

 

[Steve Christou]

Dammit Mike I'm on a diet! Now I have this urge to raid the kitchen. I eat just once a day and drink something called Slimfast in the evening, I find its the fastest way to lose weight, apart from not eating at all that is. Being diabetic helps too.

 

[Dennis Nicholls]

They could always make a film about a Lucy who flies airplanes and plays baseball. They could call it Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.

 

[Dennis Nicholls]

 

[Elizabeth S]

Wish I had bacon.