Netflix/Amazon/Gaming and Book Recommendations

Ryan

@John-Folan Easier to get clicks that way isn't it, human beings are wired to take certain misery than upside.... so feeds that need and the press etc... know this. Terrible!

Richard Latimer

Currently watching The Devils Hour which is messed up. Only just about starting to figure out what might be happening.

Watching with the missus and my son. He asks loads of questions about what's happening and all I can say is I haven't got a clue mate. We need to keep watching

Also just started Black Bird. I know this is going to be good from the first episode!

Richard Latimer

@Ryan said in Netflix/Amazon/Gaming and Book Recommendations:

@Martin I agree with you, I saw something recently about the best books of TikTok slated one book but the outline sounded good to me, I've read it and its way better than they made out.

Thats the way it's going online though, people are finding it easier to slate things to get views and clicks.

Its why I take the averages of everything as well as looking at what the top critics say.

You can give a bad a review but ordinarily a few dickheads can't affect the average. With one exception.

Review bombing. Adds another level to my research.

Some shows received just as many 1's as 10's.

I'm not having that. There isn't much worthy of a 1. When that's been done you can pretty much discount the 1's if there's a general uptick for the rest.

John Folan

@Richard-Latimer said in Netflix/Amazon/Gaming and Book Recommendations:

@Martin I take averages ratings from rotten tomato's and imdb for tv shows as well as Empire reviews and Guardian.

I have to have some kind of system so to speak or I'd try and watch everything

Just finished season 1 of Andor. Took me a few episodes to get unto but by the end I was hooked.

I think the fact it's just ground level rebellion against the Empire is what makes it so great. That and the characters. Dedra is just evil.

Not a bad system that.

Andor is so good. Dedra is a great character

John Folan

@Matt-Wood said in Netflix/Amazon/Gaming and Book Recommendations:

@John-Folan I loved Black Sails.

Read Treasure Island when I was little and always had a soft spot for it as a story so was hoping they would do a good job with black sails and boy they did not disappoint at all!

It’s absolutely brilliant

John Folan

@Ryan said in Netflix/Amazon/Gaming and Book Recommendations:

@Martin I agree with you, I saw something recently about the best books of TikTok slated one book but the outline sounded good to me, I've read it and its way better than they made out.

Thats the way it's going online though, people are finding it easier to slate things to get views and clicks.

That’s true as well

John Folan

@Martin said in Netflix/Amazon/Gaming and Book Recommendations:

@John-Folan I don't read online thoughts about shows anymore unless I'm urged to, I've found that everything seems to get hate these days! It really is a cesspit out there.

Watched the Acolyte yesterday and enjoyed it, can't see why people would have that reaction but there are a lot of sad people out there.

Spot on mate

Richard Latimer

Black Sails was excellent. I concur.

Richard Latimer

@Martin I take averages ratings from rotten tomato's and imdb for tv shows as well as Empire reviews and Guardian.

I have to have some kind of system so to speak or I'd try and watch everything

Just finished season 1 of Andor. Took me a few episodes to get unto but by the end I was hooked.

I think the fact it's just ground level rebellion against the Empire is what makes it so great. That and the characters. Dedra is just evil.

Ryan

I've been watching Taylor Swift Era's Tour.

It's amazing to look at that show and think:

How does she remember all the lyrics
All the steps to every dance move
The line up of the songs
How on earth does she get changed so fast
How do they move all that kit around the world?
Who owns it too? Like all the props and mics? Where do they go after?!

Say what you like about her music but her record of winning awards and money she smashes it!

Matt Wood

@John-Folan I loved Black Sails.

Read Treasure Island when I was little and always had a soft spot for it as a story so was hoping they would do a good job with black sails and boy they did not disappoint at all!

Ryan

@Martin I agree with you, I saw something recently about the best books of TikTok slated one book but the outline sounded good to me, I've read it and its way better than they made out.

Thats the way it's going online though, people are finding it easier to slate things to get views and clicks.

Martin

@John-Folan I don't read online thoughts about shows anymore unless I'm urged to, I've found that everything seems to get hate these days! It really is a cesspit out there.

Watched the Acolyte yesterday and enjoyed it, can't see why people would have that reaction but there are a lot of sad people out there.

John Folan

Just Seen:

Unfrosted(Netflix) Absolutely hysterical. Quality cameos.
Bad Boys(Cinema) What a film. The Reggie moment is just amazing

Currently Watching:
Black Sails(Amazon) Wow!
Dark Matter(Apple) Excellent sci fi
The Acolyte(Disney) Despite all the hatred online I am really enjoying this. The fight scenes are excellent.

Next Up
Mad Men

Ryan

@Richard-Latimer the club had a good history though, good solid fanbase, price was a factor, a great story too.

Richard Latimer

@Ryan Well he's not a she

I imagine they will make some money long term but it seemed way more than that. I mean why would you choose Wrexham if it was solely money? Must be more attractive propositions out there initially.

Ryan

@Richard-Latimer I mean she's not wrong partly, it's a non correlated stock market asset which means that when you have this and stock market goes up or down it won't be linked - so they'll get a good return.

I think they have 100% eye on this element and making some money, but the way they are doing it is right and seems to sit with who they are as people and their morals and values.

Richard Latimer

@Ryan my mate is a cynical f**k and thinks they're just in it for the money

Ryan

I love the way they have done Welcome to Wrexham, great show.

Was listening to a podcast on Ryan Reynolds so so smart what he has done and how he’s used his humour, interests and money to do some very clever things.

Martin

@Richard-Latimer said in Netflix/Amazon/Gaming and Book Recommendations:

Never one to stand still, I'm watching 'Welcome To Wrexham' now.

Very engaging story along with the typical light hearted banter by Rob Mcelhenney and Ryan Reynolds.

Brilliant show!