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Post by olirow on Sept 15, 2020 14:18:59 GMT
Having resisted the temptation until now, largely because I didn't want Amazon to choose which films I watch, I finally signed up for a Mubi account.
And I am really impressed, lots of choice, some fantastic and little known directors, and all for a monthly cost of £7.99.
The Past was a standout and I just watched a Danish movie called the Commune, also excellent. Haven't seen a bad movie yet.
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Post by calndel on Sept 15, 2020 19:10:06 GMT
Having resisted the temptation until now, largely because I didn't want Amazon to choose which films I watch, I finally signed up for a Mubi account. And I am really impressed, lots of choice, some fantastic and little known directors, and all for a monthly cost of £7.99. The Past was a standout and I just watched a Danish movie called the Commune, also excellent. Haven't seen a bad movie yet. get have access to Mubi as it kind of some with out membership with the Glasgow Film festival. Loads of great films from around the world |
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Post by beef on Sept 16, 2020 7:01:53 GMT
Would be interested to try Mubi...if only I had time to watch TV.
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Post by mikey on Oct 1, 2020 5:38:38 GMT
Just discovered Sky Arts is available without subscription on terrestrial. Ok, a lot of formulaic programmed to pad out the 24 hour schedule but there do seem to be some real gems. Currently watching a concert by Anoushka Shankar (well, now recording to watch later as need to prepare for work). There does then seem to be something for everyone, depending on musical taste, including opera performances, musicals and features on different performers.
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Post by calndel on Oct 2, 2020 18:27:04 GMT
if you are okay with visiting a cinema Del would recommend Eternal Beauty due in Cinemas next week
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Post by mikey on Oct 2, 2020 19:05:34 GMT
I did go to Monmouth on Monday to watch the David Attenborough film. Very good film with important message for all. Felt very safe while there.
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Post by Zenrider on Oct 3, 2020 23:21:52 GMT
Lovecraft Country on HBO. Fantasy with some interesting, not necessarily America at it's best, American history. Have to admit, I'm letting myself get behind so I can watch them closer together. You know, when the weather turns to frost and snow.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 23, 2020 9:23:05 GMT
Not having Netflix myself, film recommendations are worth following. There was a lead in Songlines to a film called ‘Throw Down Your Heart’ which is on YouTube. It’s ten years old or so, so maybe you’ve all seen it ? It features Bela Flek Travelling around Africa and joining in on some superb jam sessions. Some of the artists encountered are the Zawose family (Womud) Djelimady Tounkara, Amy Sac (sp?), Bassekou Kouyate, Omou Sangare, etc. Scenes of jam sessions in villages with giant balafons and m’biras
Keep well. A long winter ahead xx
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Post by mikey on Nov 22, 2020 12:42:55 GMT
Is it ok to put podcast recommendations on here 🤔 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/intrigue/id1205462850?i=1000497105657If the link works, it will take you to a podcast from the BBC called Mayday, the story of one of the co founders of the Syrian White Helmets. Not pleasant listening as it covers the volunteers who were saving lives in the Syrian war but undermined by various trolling, in particular from Russian state media. Although it is good reporting and covers both views of what the white helmets were trying to achieve. |
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Post by mikey on Nov 28, 2020 13:32:38 GMT
Another podcast recommendation podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/scene-on-radio/id1036276968A bonus episode of Scene on Radio that picks up the theme of the last series following the US elections. It if good to list3n to in itself but then go back and listen to season 4 to fully understand the background of American ‘democracy’. |
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Post by olirow on Dec 4, 2020 23:25:17 GMT
A couple of interesting films that I have seen recently, both on Mubi.
Firstly, Felicite. Based in Kinshasa, it starts at a cracking pace, featuring some electrifying music, and the first 30 minutes were superb. It did rather run out of steam towards the end, but still very much worth watching.
And then, the Wounded Angel. Wow, an incredible movie. From Kazakhstan, and in the time period just after the demise of the Soviet Union. One of the most beautiful films I have ever seen, in that each frame looks like a work of art, all the more impressive as externally everything is wasteland, and internally everything is austere. Some of the film is quite boring, but the third section in particular has scenes that will stay with me for life. I know little about Kazakhstan, and have never been there, but the impact of being in the Soviet Union is fascinating, and the film gives a glimpse of the resulting tensions that must surely still be part of daily life.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2020 7:31:25 GMT
Queens Gambit on Netflix
based on the 1983 Walter Tevis book
the nearest true life Grand Master was Judit Polgar from Hungary , the only woman to beat a reigning World number One at Chess
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Post by mikey on Dec 12, 2020 10:47:38 GMT
Christmas Day TV....the usual, call the midwife, Mrs Brown’s Boys, repeat of the Vicar of Dibley. Fortunately will not be staying in on my own (all being well) so will not have to put up with the festive tv offerings. However, I am sure CalnDel will also recommend Matthew Bourne’s the Red Shows on BB2 in the evening. Was incredible seeing it live on stage and will not be the quite the same on the small screen but will be well worth setting the recorder for, nonetheless.
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Post by calndel on Dec 26, 2020 18:25:29 GMT
We had a family Christmas zoom call so missed most of the red shoes
We did see the very dated Morecambe and Wise show
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2021 21:24:30 GMT
The Dig on Netflix , also Queens Gambit on same Channel
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