2022 Thread
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SATYAMSHOT 
December 31, 2022 at 4:28 AM
Actually managed to get to the cinema for a couple of movies, missed out on drishyam 2 because the one show was sold out on 7th Friday!
Avatar 2 – I did enjoy this but definitely it could have been trimmed by at least 30mins. 3 hours is too long for this kind of story. I’m not surprised it is showing legs. Much better story than the first movie.
Whitney Houston I Want To Dance With Somebody – I do like the musical drama format. A great great voice for the ages but a pretty average film overall. Should have been darker given the story.
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January 8, 2023 at 6:21 AM
Saw The White Lotus (Season 2, HBO) ; the sea waves symbolism and it’s juxtaposition with story, is good. Liked the last episode. It is more of a talking comedy. Every thing revolves around sex (and consequent relationship dynamics) which could be problematic to many.
She Said – Based on sexual abuse allegation expose against Harvey Weinstein. Quite bland; you don’t emotionally feel for the victims. On similar topic, Spotlight was a much better movie.
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January 19, 2023 at 7:42 PM
Saw The White Lotus (Season 1); Story is set in a Hawaii resort. I found it better than Season 2 in terms of plausibility. Well acted. It is entirely possible that you don’t like such dramas because it is based on quirkiness of the characters (each one of them) and their interaction dynamics.
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February 12, 2023 at 5:45 PM
Happy Valley – strong show. The Yorkshire setting is very reminiscent of lots of British TV shows. Gives the show an edge on humour side which is there in conversational exchanges throughout. A great set of performances from the 2 main lead protagonists. I preferred the first season the most.
Plenty of masala, drama moments. The setting and backdrop is very much like a Soap drama setting and even the storyline could easily belong in a TV soap. What’s different is it’s very hard-hitting moments and a bit of gore.
Recommended for sure, via BBC
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February 20, 2023 at 4:23 PM
The Romantics – In end this could just be called ‘the making of YRF’ and it would make more sense…First 2 episodes are better. Rest is pointless.
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February 20, 2023 at 4:24 PM
Highly recommended; Happy Valley, Severance, Bad Sisters & Slow Horses. Latter 3 all on Apple TV. Former is on BBC.
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March 20, 2023 at 3:18 AM
Really liked severznce first season. Waiting for the 2nd
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March 13, 2023 at 5:01 PM
The Valhalla Murders – Icelandic show on Netflix. I really enjoyed this. Excellent production values, scenic background. Story takes a while to unfold, last few episodes are full of twists and turns. Recommended!
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March 13, 2023 at 5:08 PM
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March 13, 2023 at 5:49 PM
Oh you seen it! Yes of course ending is ‘masala’ but very gripping series after episode 3.
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March 13, 2023 at 7:15 PM
Try Bitter daisies (Season 1 on Netflix), The Forest (French) and DeadWind (season 1 good, 2 was okay, 3 it is downhill)..
Sinner 4 is a slow churn..
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March 14, 2023 at 2:08 AM
Sinner seen all seasons …Will seek out others…
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March 14, 2023 at 2:45 AM
Watching The Consultant starring Christoph Waltz. Evil incarnate. An interesting premise with a twist at the end of every episode.
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March 19, 2023 at 6:22 PM
Black Bird – must watch! What an act by the actor who plays Larry. One of the best single seasons of any show I’ve seen.
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March 29, 2023 at 4:22 PM
John Wick – did not think much of the 1st film and won’t carry on
Boston Strangler – recommended. Keira Knightley is really good in this crime thriller set in 1960s based on a true story.
Ted Lasso – watched first 2 seasons. The show has had so much praise. I’m finding it an easy watch with the US/British language humour the main amusing ingredient, otherwise pretty average.
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April 4, 2023 at 9:42 AM
who the fuck greenlit the most boring, painful, insufferable movie called Gaslight . How can a movie like this be even made in these days.
OTOH Chor Nikal key bhaga is a superb thriller with so many twists and turns. Maza aa gaya .
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April 19, 2023 at 10:44 AM
Finished watching all 10 episodes of Jubilee . Overall it is a god watch. Thoda Buniyaad ka yaad dilaya . I am so glad that Vikram has moved away from the saaya of Khapshyap’s habit of mixing his politics in his movies.
This one is a pure bollywood drama .
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April 24, 2023 at 4:05 PM
This 17 tweets thread gives a brilliant background to the theme and inspiration for the series- Jubilee !!
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April 10, 2023 at 11:47 PM
Saw Thai movie, “Hunger” on Netflix in English…slightly long but (life lessons) undertones in situations are quite profound.
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May 5, 2023 at 3:37 AM
Blue Lights [BBC] – Good show based in Belfast. Cop drama with office dynamics and mob backdrop.
Different atmosphere vs Line of Duty, latter more around interrogation techniques and Blue Lights I felt little lighter in tone till the fantastic final 2 episodes.
Definitely recommend!
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May 5, 2023 at 9:42 AM
On the fourth episode of the Diplomat , so far so good.
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May 6, 2023 at 4:03 PM
Finished Diplomat, nice watch but will have to wait for the second season to get answers !!
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May 24, 2023 at 4:46 PM
The Last Thing He Told Me (Apple TV) – decent watch. Just a very different genre, thriller/mystery – not use to watching it and maybe why I enjoyed it. Production values on Apple TV are the best.
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