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ladytree Champion Author St. Louis Posts:1,277 Points:60,480 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Apr 23, 2009 5:39:33 AM Ignore ladytree Report Abuse I just thot I'd start this little topic for any of you's that might have a movie or series you feel is particularly good & worth watching! Doesn't have to be current necessarily... I'll start by letting y'all know that if you haven't seen Gran Torino with Clint Eastwood, then do so as soon as you can... If you're like hubby & I, you'll hate him in the beginning & love him by the end! PS... this topic is also posted in the St. Louis section but I also wanted to hear from the rest of the Gas Buddy population!

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I just thot I'd start this little topic for any of you's that might have a movie or series you feel is particularly good & worth watching!

Doesn't have to be current necessarily...

I'll start by letting y'all know that if you haven't seen Gran Torino with Clint Eastwood, then do so as soon as you can... If you're like hubby & I, you'll hate him in the beginning & love him by the end!

PS... this topic is also posted in the St. Louis section but I also wanted to hear from the rest of the Gas Buddy population!

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oloung1 All-Star Author Florida Posts:683 Points:452,825 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2011 4:15:12 PM Ignore oloung1 Report Abuse i don't watch tv too often but i do have some favorites -game of thrones (read and watch) -the wire -24: this is classic -the unit -it's always sunny in philadelphia -dexter -sons of anarchy
nvwarped All-Star Author Corpus Christi Posts:893 Points:474,750 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2011 3:05:30 PM Ignore nvwarped Report Abuse Revenge The Big Bang Theory
danindenver Champion Author Denver Posts:5,589 Points:1,264,175 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Dec 24, 2011 3:01:14 AM Ignore danindenver Report Abuse White Dwarf (1995)
TuanCanCook Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:20,185 Points:684,240 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2011 1:32:36 PM Ignore TuanCanCook Report Abuse '24' was a great show in its prime (and one of my favs), so was the character Jack Bauer! However, IMO by the last season the plot & concept was old and the show was ready to retire
linda233 Sophomore Author Virginia Posts:189 Points:31,580 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2011 12:33:54 PM Ignore linda233 Report Abuse I am just curious to know if anyone has ever seen a series as intriguing as "24". I know in all of my years of watching television, I have never seen a series as mesmerizing as "24". I still miss it.
TuanCanCook Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:20,185 Points:684,240 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2011 12:25:53 PM Ignore TuanCanCook Report Abuse Dexter Homeland The Closer - but this is the last season :( Person of Interest Oh, and cooking competition shows [Edited by: TuanCanCook at 12/8/2011 12:28:29 PM EST]
nvwarped All-Star Author Corpus Christi Posts:893 Points:474,750 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Nov 23, 2011 11:54:55 AM Ignore nvwarped Report Abuse Burn Notice The Pretender Leverage Nikita
nayla2011 All-Star Author Toronto Posts:587 Points:13,365 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2011 2:15:31 AM Ignore nayla2011 Report Abuse 24, Sons of Anarchy,
esucmdr Sophomore Author Las Vegas Posts:161 Points:20,760 Joined:May 2003	Message Posted: Aug 11, 2011 7:43:52 AM Ignore esucmdr Report Abuse the oringinal Battlestar Galactica.
Jeffgooey Champion Author Spokane Posts:1,174 Points:376,660 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 29, 2009 3:00:41 PM Ignore Jeffgooey Report Abuse Firefly
Franck Veteran Author Oakland Posts:332 Points:760,315 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Dec 24, 2009 1:43:25 AM Ignore Franck Report Abuse I just recently finished watching "The US vs. John Lennon" on DVD. I found it at a local library & I had never heard of it before. For people who are fans of Lennon or freedom of speech, it is a must see. People who are fans of Nixon's decisions to use the FBI in "unique" ways will find plenty to dislike about it. You can find detailed descriptions & reviews of it on Amazon.com. Enjoy it, or decide not to. It's your choice thanks to the 1st Amendment. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_U.S._vs._John_Lennon
miamimusic Champion Author Miami Posts:2,157 Points:1,275,050 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 26, 2009 9:30:39 PM Ignore miamimusic Report Abuse What a super-detailed description of Friday the 13th the series! I watched that show all the time when it was on years ago but haven't thought about it in years. Good for you for keeping it alive!
wamster Champion Author Houston Posts:4,409 Points:719,315 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Aug 25, 2009 9:24:51 AM Ignore wamster Report Abuse I liked the TV series, Friday the 13th. This has nothing to do with the "Jason" movies genre.The Premise:“Lewis Vendredi made a deal with the devil to sell cursed antiques. But he broke the pact, and it cost him his soul. Now, his niece Micki, and her cousin Ryan have inherited the store... and with it, the curse. Now they must get everything back and the real terror begins.” -- prologue that opened each episode An antiques dealer named Lewis Vendredi (played by R.G. Armstrong) made a deal with the Devil to sell cursed antiques out of his shop, “Vendredi’s Antiques”, in exchange for wealth and immortality. He eventually grew tired of being the Devil’s puppet and broke the deal. The Devil came and claimed the soul of Vendredi (“Friday” in French) for breaking the deal. After Lewis' death, his shop was inherited by his niece, Micki Foster (played by Louise Robey) and her cousin by marriage, Ryan Dallion (played by John D. LeMay). They sold off many of the cursed antiques before being stopped by Jack Marshak (played by Chris Wiggins). Jack was Lewis' friend, a retired world-traveller and occultist who originally collected many of the antiques for Vendredi before they became cursed. The series follows the protagonists as they hunt down the cursed antiques, which are usually in the possession of people who have discovered their evil powers and are reluctant to give them up. Since the cursed antiques are completely indestructible, they are locked away in a vault beneath “Curious Goods” (the rechristened antique store) that is designed to magically render the objects inert. They use a special manifest written by Lewis as a guide, as it holds the records of all the cursed objects sold. Most of the stories in the series deal with people using the cursed objects for their own personal gain. All of the cursed objects grant either the user’s deepest desire or some extraordinary power. However, the curse always requires that the cursed object be used to kill someone in order to activate it. For example, there is a cursed scalpel that gives a surgeon the ability to cure anyone, but in order for the scalpel to work, the surgeon will need to kill someone else with it beforehand. In most instances, the person using the cursed object ends up becoming a victim of the object’s curse. Some objects have been shown to be sentient, such as the doll ("The Inheritance") and the radio ("And Now the News").
RicTheG Champion Author New Jersey Posts:588,943 Points:2,157,675 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 20, 2009 3:02:07 AM Ignore RicTheG Report Abuse Nurse Jackie on Showtime just wrapped up its first 12 episode season. If you have free On Demand, give it a shot. Nice series. Also, I've been a fan of Curb Your Enthusiasm on HBO and was happy to see new episdoes will begin next month (September). HBO has been running mini marathons for the past few weeks.
2004VHO Champion Author Texas Posts:5,312 Points:1,426,350 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: May 23, 2009 9:03:15 AM Ignore 2004VHO Report Abuse Seinfeld is STILL the best TV series comedy classic in my mind for sure. As for latest movies, I'd say Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, X-Men: Wolverine, and Taken are some of the good ones that I've seen. I also agree with the OP on the Gran Torino movie... [Edited by: 2004VHO at 5/23/2009 9:05:48 AM EST]
devildog88 Champion Author Greensboro Posts:14,909 Points:1,070,580 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 23, 2009 9:00:11 AM Ignore devildog88 Report Abuse Many series over the years were great: Gunsmoke, Bonanza, MAS*H, Cheers, Friends, Star Trek (any), Seinfeld, X-Files, Quantum Leap, etc, etc. I liked Sea Quest, but many didn't. :) Current shows we enjoy: CSI (any), Numbers, Medium, Psych (hilarious!), Monk, Without a Trace, Cold Case and The Shield (though this one is over now). Our DirecTv account is on hold until NFL starts again, but we can View Instantly many tv shows and movies at our convenience through Netflix. Much cheaper and we're not tempted to sit in front of the tube all the time. We go to the theater when the kids (we have 3) want to see something and we think it will be worth the $$ (not too violent or if it smells like a bomb--I watch trailers on the 'net and read summaries in People). However, we go to the earliest showing...it's cheaper and you get free refills on popcorn and pop. Just saw Wolverine, Star Trek and Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian. There are several more movies coming out this year that we'll probably see. We have an active life and don't sit around staring at a screen. We work outside, go to the park, zoo, Children's Museum, Natural Science Center and library as well as have a home library of over 12,000 books. We try to be well-rounded. :)
Service66 Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:25,657 Points:2,024,140 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 20, 2009 8:01:30 AM Ignore Service66 Report Abuse In case anyone's interested, the networks have a lot of classic series' online at their websites. Also Hulu.com has a lot.
Hugo40 Champion Author Kentucky Posts:7,759 Points:1,643,730 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: May 19, 2009 10:35:43 PM Ignore Hugo40 Report Abuse "Dune"
ladytree Champion Author St. Louis Posts:1,277 Points:60,480 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: May 19, 2009 10:19:30 PM Ignore ladytree Report Abuse REVIEW: HANCOCK with Will Smith, Charlize Theron & Jason Bateman. OK I suppose. Not a usual Smith role. Really didn't make alot of sense to us. Climaxed abruptly & the movie was over! Any other views?
ladytree Champion Author St. Louis Posts:1,277 Points:60,480 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2009 10:29:31 AM Ignore ladytree Report Abuse Thanks Service66 for backing me up here... Just wanted to give those of us who find movies & TV enjoyable (no matter what genre) a place to let others know of a good movie or series! Hugs LT* [Edited by: ladytree at 4/27/2009 10:30:02 AM EST]
Service66 Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:25,657 Points:2,024,140 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2009 9:53:52 AM Ignore Service66 Report Abuse Geez, blanket condemnation of all entertainment recorded on film is rather over the top, no? And leave to someone from SoCal to not think about rain or winter.
ladytree Champion Author St. Louis Posts:1,277 Points:60,480 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2009 9:57:04 PM Ignore ladytree Report Abuse chocolateflash, is it that you think I spend all my waking time at a movie theatre? I'm talking 1 time in prob a 6 month period... mostly during the winter cuz the rest of the time we're down in the country! If you're wishing to do nothing more than condemn those of us who find movies & TV a relaxing thing from time to time, then maybe you need to find another thread... if you have something to say about a movie or series, then please take the floor... Have a great night Ladytree*
chocolateflash Champion Author San Diego Posts:14,820 Points:2,712,705 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2009 6:10:29 PM Ignore chocolateflash Report Abuse Ladytree--Before noon is even worse. You are paying to sit in the dark in the best part of the day. Why not get out and enjoy the world. We were not made to avoid sunshine. Besides $4 is still too much to waste on nonsensical things like movies.
ladytree Champion Author St. Louis Posts:1,277 Points:60,480 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2009 5:34:41 PM Ignore ladytree Report Abuse Gunsmoke... one of the greats!!!
AdagioNonTropp0 Champion Author Albany Posts:21,614 Points:2,701,730 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2009 5:06:23 PM Ignore AdagioNonTropp0 Report Abuse Gotta say I find Breaking Bad on AMC really fascinating.
ladytree Champion Author St. Louis Posts:1,277 Points:60,480 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2009 9:37:34 AM Ignore ladytree Report Abuse chocolateflash, that's why when we do on occasion go to the movies we go to the before noon mattinee, it's only $4... USAF_SES, I also like the Illusionit... Hugh Jackman, another yummy! We watched BEHIND ENEMY LINES: COLUMBIA last night... telling you folks not to bother with this one. Made absolutely no sense til the last 10 mins! [Edited by: ladytree at 4/26/2009 9:38:36 AM EST]
chocolateflash Champion Author San Diego Posts:14,820 Points:2,712,705 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2009 11:27:15 PM Ignore chocolateflash Report Abuse $7 to $15 to sit in the dark for two and a half hours is dumb. There is zilch on tv that is above the fifth grade level. Gives one time to read, walk, write, research, travel--and watch the Lakers.
USAF_SES Champion Author Columbus Posts:7,579 Points:1,403,335 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2009 11:14:19 PM Ignore USAF_SES Report Abuse Love the Smallville series..... also like the movie "The Illusionist". I've seen it three times and it is still great.
ladytree Champion Author St. Louis Posts:1,277 Points:60,480 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2009 10:41:19 PM Ignore ladytree Report Abuse Car Lover, I just adore Dennis Leary... a man of many acting personas to say the least... & pretty good looking to boot! hehe
Car_Lover Champion Author Lancaster Posts:131,049 Points:1,599,930 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2009 7:54:18 PM Ignore Car_Lover Report Abuse Rescue Me 5th season on tues night at 10:00pm on FX
ladytree Champion Author St. Louis Posts:1,277 Points:60,480 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2009 7:22:34 PM Ignore ladytree Report Abuse WildCat, certainly not saying that we should all just park ourselves in front of the boob-tube but for some of us it's relaxing & educational too! I also enjoy Discvry Chnl as well as Animl Plnet!! Watch em often, Hist Chnl as well! Love CSI LV too! [Edited by: ladytree at 4/25/2009 7:25:26 PM EST]
wildcat659 Champion Author California Posts:25,832 Points:2,876,895 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2009 4:52:33 PM Ignore wildcat659 Report Abuse CSI. Las Vegas in particular, then N.Y. but don't care for Miami. Never DID like David Caruso.
Jay4Runner Champion Author Oakland Posts:10,846 Points:2,344,940 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2009 3:54:09 PM Ignore Jay4Runner Report Abuse Depending on your purpose for watching television either The Discovery Channel or home repair shows are useful. I missed Sopranos and have never seen an episode. Then again I missed Happy Days in the 1970's since I was too busy earning and saving money as a teenager for a down payment on my first home when I was 21. TV is over-rated.
cheapmonkee Champion Author Portland Posts:30,481 Points:3,198,135 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2009 2:15:25 PM Ignore cheapmonkee Report Abuse Night Court
bokadu Champion Author Ohio Posts:1,328 Points:229,940 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2009 12:37:03 PM Ignore bokadu Report Abuse I just started watching 44000 and I'm now into the second season and it seems pretty good. Enjoy!
Alex9990 Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:7,188 Points:1,726,080 Joined:May 2003	Message Posted: Apr 23, 2009 10:57:53 PM Ignore Alex9990 Report Abuse Heroes Since I'm into science fiction somewhat... Star Trek (any incarnation), Stargate: SG-1 and Atlantis.
crgator Champion Author Florida Posts:8,746 Points:1,767,695 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 23, 2009 9:34:24 PM Ignore crgator Report Abuse I've heard Gran Torino is good, and I'm looking forward to seeing it. But, then, I've always enjoyed Eastwood movies.
Service66 Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:25,657 Points:2,024,140 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Apr 23, 2009 6:00:30 PM Ignore Service66 Report Abuse LOL That's two for the Sopranos. btw, I wouldn't mind seeing Gran Turino. I'm really behind on watching (relatively) current movies.
comet63 Champion Author Long Island Posts:9,328 Points:820,860 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Apr 23, 2009 5:33:13 PM Ignore comet63 Report Abuse The Sopranos
Service66 Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:25,657 Points:2,024,140 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Apr 23, 2009 12:54:51 PM Ignore Service66 Report Abuse heh No, sorry. A friend was rather bewildered when I mentioned it to him.
ladytree Champion Author St. Louis Posts:1,277 Points:60,480 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Apr 23, 2009 8:14:39 AM Ignore ladytree Report Abuse Not even John Wayne movies????????????? hehe
Service66 Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:25,657 Points:2,024,140 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Apr 23, 2009 8:13:52 AM Ignore Service66 Report Abuse Well, that's understandable. Everyone has something they don't like. I don't like westerns, except for Eastwood's.
ladytree Champion Author St. Louis Posts:1,277 Points:60,480 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Apr 23, 2009 8:08:21 AM Ignore ladytree Report Abuse Now see, I've had sssssooooooooooo many folks say the Soprano's was a great series but it's just one I never got into... no particular reason other than I just don't care for mob type movies/series/etc.
Service66 Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:25,657 Points:2,024,140 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Apr 23, 2009 7:22:14 AM Ignore Service66 Report Abuse I'm up to season 5 of the Sopranos. Brilliant stuff.