Netflix/Amazon/Gaming and Book Recommendations

[Dan MacKinnon]

@matt-wood Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History is probably my favourite all time podcast. I love history but I think his storytelling is what makes them really special.

[Martin]

E3 the big gaming convention is on at the moment, not much new stuff announced yet but two games that have my attention so far:

[Matt Wood]

For those that like their history, this Youtube channel has some great stuff on it.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC88lvyJe7aHZmcvzvubDFRg

Also can recommend Dan Carlins 'Hardcore History' podcast, not all free on there but enough is.

[Matt Wood]

@daniel-mills Thanks Daniel, Akira is a fantastic film and was my first ever dip into that world.

[A Former User]

@matt-wood Akira is well worth a watch if you liked ghost in the shell and want to dip into anime

[Ryan]

@john-folan I liked Alita thought it was decent!!

[John Folan]

@matt-wood said in Netflix/Amazon/Gaming and Book Recommendations:

Just watched Ghost in the Shell. Hollywood version. Thought its was ok, not Scarlet's best performance.

Not a huge fan of Manga but like some. For those who might know, how close was the film to the original version? I liked the story and concepts in the film so might venture into the world of manga for it.

Try Alita Battle Angel. Ghost in the Shell the film is not as good as the graphic novel by a long chalk.

[Matt Wood]

Just watched Ghost in the Shell. Hollywood version. Thought its was ok, not Scarlet's best performance.

Not a huge fan of Manga but like some. For those who might know, how close was the film to the original version? I liked the story and concepts in the film so might venture into the world of manga for it.

[Richard Latimer]

@john-folan said in Netflix/Amazon/Gaming and Book Recommendations:

@matt-wood said in Netflix/Amazon/Gaming and Book Recommendations:

@ryan Plot holes galore, annoying leading lady character. Entertaining and Batista! Its ok, nothing special but not the worst.

Ending is shite as well, don't forget that.

Surely he will do the right thing haha!

[Richard Latimer]

@ryan Yes and no. Way too long for a brainless action vehicle but some decent set pieces.

[Ryan]

Hmmm it might not make it to the stop what I am doing and watch list then!

[Matt Wood]

@john-folan said in Netflix/Amazon/Gaming and Book Recommendations:

@matt-wood said in Netflix/Amazon/Gaming and Book Recommendations:

@ryan Plot holes galore, annoying leading lady character. Entertaining and Batista! Its ok, nothing special but not the worst.

Ending is shite as well, don't forget that.

Yea it was so obvious they ended that way to give them the option of a second movie

[John Folan]

@matt-wood said in Netflix/Amazon/Gaming and Book Recommendations:

@ryan Plot holes galore, annoying leading lady character. Entertaining and Batista! Its ok, nothing special but not the worst.

Ending is shite as well, don't forget that.

[Matt Wood]

@ryan Plot holes galore, annoying leading lady character. Entertaining and Batista! Its ok, nothing special but not the worst.

[Ryan]

Army of the dead - is it worth the watch?

[John Folan]

@matt-wood said in Netflix/Amazon/Gaming and Book Recommendations:

Watched 'Outpost' on Netflix yesterday. Better than I expected it would be.
Low budget B-movies style and if you like action/horror with a bit of sci-fi it will work for you.

I used to love all the old Scyfy channel b movies. Snakes on a Train and Transmorphers being two massive rip offs that were quality.

[Matt Wood]

Watched 'Outpost' on Netflix yesterday. Better than I expected it would be.
Low budget B-movies style and if you like action/horror with a bit of sci-fi it will work for you.

[Matt Wood]

I'm sure everyone and his dog has seen it, but just in case you have not, The Untouchables in on Netflix now. Fantastic film.

Also: Tremors!

[Matt Wood]

@john-folan said in Netflix/Amazon/Gaming and Book Recommendations:

@matt-wood said in Netflix/Amazon/Gaming and Book Recommendations:

@daniel-mills said in Netflix/Amazon/Gaming and Book Recommendations:

@richard-latimer I prefer watching them on my own! Saves explaining what’s going on

Yep! Kinda ruins the experience if you break your immersion every 5 mins to explain things

Plus gives you ideas on how to deal with those that have wronged you. At least that’s what the voice in my head says…

That is exactly what your therapist is for Mr Folan

[John Folan]

@matt-wood said in Netflix/Amazon/Gaming and Book Recommendations:

@daniel-mills said in Netflix/Amazon/Gaming and Book Recommendations:

@richard-latimer I prefer watching them on my own! Saves explaining what’s going on

Yep! Kinda ruins the experience if you break your immersion every 5 mins to explain things

Plus gives you ideas on how to deal with those that have wronged you. At least that’s what the voice in my head says…