TODAY I WATCHED (Movies, TV series) 2015

Blood Massacre

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Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.

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"THX 1138" (1971)


George Lucas' directorial debut (based on one of his own short student films) is a strange dystopian sci-fi flick that seems like a Stanley Kubrick version of "1984." Robert Duvall is a 25th century factory drone who rebels against his tightly controlled, sterile future world when he falls in love. "THX 1138" is a little on the dry side for its first half, but the second half is loaded with cool visuals.

The Goldbergs
Modern Family
Blackish

The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst - Episodes 3 and 4

Fat Freddy wrote:

"THX 1138" (1971)


George Lucas' directorial debut (based on one of his own short student films) is a strange dystopian sci-fi flick that seems like a Stanley Kubrick version of "1984." Robert Duvall is a 25th century factory drone who rebels against his tightly controlled, sterile future world when he falls in love. "THX 1138" is a little on the dry side for its first half, but the second half is loaded with cool visuals.

TEN times, dude. I have tried to see this movie TEN times. And every time, 20 minutes in, BOOM. I fall asleep. I have since given up. It's funny how Star Wars moves at such a fast clip yet this one is oh so sllllloooowwwwww.

^^ it actually took me two tries to get thru "THX 1138," haha... I tried watching it a few nights ago and started dozing off around the halfway point (it was late).. it was due back @ the library this PM so I gave it another try. The first half is definitely a tough slog.

Supernatural

Dual Survival

"Too Tough to Die: A Tribute to Johnny Ramone" (2006)


Shortly before his death in 2004, Johnny Ramone organized an all star "tribute" concert in L.A. to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Ramones' formation. Sadly, he was too ill to attend the show when it all came together, but this doc captures what must've been one hell of a night as rock royalty like Joan Jett, Henry Rollins, Eddie Vedder, the Chili Peppers and many more pay tribute to Johnny and the Ramones by tearing through their greatest hits.
Johnny passed away two days after the concert, so scenes from his memorial service at Hollywood Forever Cemetary - attended by many of the performers - cap off the proceedings.

"Green Lantern: First Flight" (2009)


An animated re-telling of G.L.'s origin story; test pilot Hal Jordan is drafted into the outer-space police force known as the Green Lantern Corps, and in his first adventure he tangles with the rogue Lantern Sinestro. As usual for these DC Animated Universe films, the voice cast is great (Christopher Meloni, Kurtwood Smith, Tricia Helfer) and the violence is not always suitable for kiddies. Cool stuff.

Fat Freddy wrote:

"Green Lantern: First Flight" (2009)


An animated re-telling of G.L.'s origin story; test pilot Hal Jordan is drafted into the outer-space police force known as the Green Lantern Corps, and in his first adventure he tangles with the rogue Lantern Sinestro. As usual for these DC Animated Universe films, the voice cast is great (Christopher Meloni, Kurtwood Smith, Tricia Helfer) and the violence is not always suitable for kiddies. Cool stuff.

Not to mention, better than that live action Ryan Reynolds monstrosity.

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Not to mention, better than that live action Ryan Reynolds monstrosity.

Haha, it's been awhile since I've seen the live-action "GL," but if memory serves I kinda enjoyed it in spite of all the hate...which was weird, cuz usually I can't frickin stand Ryan Reynolds.

Pawn Stars

Some of the NCAA tournament action.

The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst - Episodes 5 and 6

I highly recommend this documentary if you are interested in true crime stories, or just bizarre people in general. It's very unsettling and a great piece of work.

The History Boys
The Path of Glory

Better Call Saul is the greatest show currently airing. Just a HAIR below Breaking Bad. I love it, so very very much. Long takes, distant lingering wide shots, lengthy dialogue that feels natural, top-notch acting, engrossing storyline(s), and best of all, enjoyable characters with morally ambiguous motives.

Great retro jazz-funk tune used in a pivotal 5-minute sequence this week:

Archer
It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia

NCAA Tournament

I wish the first day of the tourney had played out like these last two; then my brackets wouldn't have been in the trash before the later games even started on Thursday. I've done pretty well since the first series of games but all those upsets killed me.

"All Star Superman" (2011)


A grimmer-than-usual animated Superman adventure. The Big Red "S" is dying from an overdose of solar radiation, but before he can do that he has one final battle against Lex Luthor and must save Earth from being destroyed by a massive cosmic threat. All in a day's work, in other words.

True Detective - episodes 1 and 2

Big Hero 6

That Metal Show
Rock Icons - Dave Mustaine

The Expendables 3