Author Topic: Must See TV Thread (Read 115223 times)

imref · « **Reply #700:** October 03, 2016, 11:20:27 AM »

I finally entered the modern era and signed up for Netflix this weekend (after getting a Roku stick). So far I've just binged on The IT Crowd. Lots more to explore but i've been disappointed in the movie selection so far.

BrandonK · « **Reply #701:** October 03, 2016, 11:37:32 AM »

Quote from: imref on October 03, 2016, 11:20:27 AM

I finally entered the modern era and signed up for Netflix this weekend (after getting a Roku stick). So far I've just binged on The IT Crowd. Lots more to explore but i've been disappointed in the movie selection so far.

Love that show.

That, movie-wise, it's went downhill. I'm a big fan of their docs and TV shows though. There's some quality stuff. It's worth it, to me, but I could understand if it's not your preferred medium (TV shows).

UMDNats · « **Reply #702:** October 03, 2016, 11:56:52 AM »

Quote from: imref on October 03, 2016, 11:20:27 AM

I finally entered the modern era and signed up for Netflix this weekend (after getting a Roku stick). So far I've just binged on The IT Crowd. Lots more to explore but i've been disappointed in the movie selection so far.

There's a ton of movies on there, but at this point it's way more known for it's TV shows and documentaries, which is better than having a strong movie collection IMO. There's a seemingly endless supply of excellent material on there. Too bad I usually just end up re-watching The Office.

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #703:** October 03, 2016, 11:59:33 AM »

Just finished the Office. I forgot how great that show was. Only one season I didn't like.

I couldn't get into the IT Crowd, though. Not even a little bit.

skippy1999 · « **Reply #704:** October 09, 2016, 01:03:30 AM »

Lin Manuel Miranda was fantastic on Saturday Night Live, wish he could be on all the time because he's just such a pro, unlike Jimmy Fallon who was useless in his cameo.

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #705:** October 13, 2016, 02:14:25 PM »

Watching Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. for the first time. It's really great.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #706:** October 13, 2016, 07:52:25 PM »

Quote from: DPMOmaha on October 13, 2016, 02:14:25 PM

Watching Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. for the first time. It's really great.

The best part is that it keeps getting better

nats2playoffs · « **Reply #707:** October 16, 2016, 06:02:12 PM »

The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror XXVII (2016) airs TONIGHT at 8:00 pm ET on FOX.

Meanwhile, cable channel FXX is NOW airing older Treehouse of Horror episodes until 8:00 pm.

imref · « **Reply #708:** October 21, 2016, 10:54:36 PM »

Pbs documentary on both the making of Hamilton, and Alexander Hamilton himself. One of the best 90 minutes of TV I've ever seen. On demand stream: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/

skippy1999 · « **Reply #709:** October 22, 2016, 12:26:53 AM »

Quote from: imref on October 21, 2016, 10:54:36 PM

Pbs documentary on both the making of Hamilton, and Alexander Hamilton himself. One of the best 90 minutes of TV I've ever seen. On demand stream: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/

Fantastic, Lin Manuel Miranda is the most talented person on the planet.

imref · « **Reply #710:** October 22, 2016, 04:39:33 AM »

Quote from: skippy1999 on October 22, 2016, 12:26:53 AM

Fantastic, Lin Manuel Miranda is the most talented person on the planet.

After watching that I agree. He was fantastic on SNL as well.

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #711:** October 22, 2016, 10:55:19 AM »

I'm avoiding all things Hamilton until I can see it on stage.

imref · « **Reply #712:** October 22, 2016, 02:11:27 PM »

Quote from: DPMOmaha on October 22, 2016, 10:55:19 AM

I'm avoiding all things Hamilton until I can see it on stage.

It will be at Kennedy center next year. Tickets in NYC run $300-600 on StubHub

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #713:** October 23, 2016, 12:29:29 AM »

Quote from: imref on October 22, 2016, 02:11:27 PM

It will be at Kennedy center next year. Tickets in NYC run $300-600 on StubHub

As amazing as that sounds, I'll probably just wait until it gets a little closer to where I live.

ronnynat · « **Reply #714:** October 24, 2016, 12:49:06 PM »

The Walking Dead...

Amazing episode. Jeffrey Dean Morgan was fantastic.

imref · « **Reply #715:** October 24, 2016, 02:46:00 PM »

Quote from: DPMOmaha on October 23, 2016, 12:29:29 AM

As amazing as that sounds, I'll probably just wait until it gets a little closer to where I live.

it just opened in Chicago.....

DPMOmaha · « **Reply #716:** October 24, 2016, 03:02:49 PM »

Quote from: imref on October 24, 2016, 02:46:00 PM

it just opened in Chicago.....

If I had a date to take with me on a weekend get away, I'd be all over that. Hopefully I will by the time it gets to Kansas City or Omaha.

It's coming to Des Moines sometime before those, so who knows...

imref · « **Reply #717:** October 24, 2016, 04:31:41 PM »

Quote from: DPMOmaha on October 24, 2016, 03:02:49 PM

If I had a date to take with me on a weekend get away, I'd be all over that. Hopefully I will by the time it gets to Kansas City or Omaha.

It's coming to Des Moines sometime before those, so who knows...

i bought the soundtrack and listened to it start-to-finish on a flight today, it's the best biographical audiobook I've ever purchased.

mitlen · « **Reply #718:** October 24, 2016, 04:37:38 PM »

I'm biased as hell but the Smithsonian Channel ran an episode on its "Planes That Changed the World" series (replays coming up) on the SR-71 Blackbird. Good stuff.

dracnal · « **Reply #719:** October 24, 2016, 04:44:42 PM »

Quote from: mitlen on October 24, 2016, 04:37:38 PM

I'm biased as hell but the Smithsonian Channel ran an episode on its "Planes That Changed the World" series (replays coming up) on the SR-71 Blackbird. Good stuff.

Fun trivia fact. The friction when it flew at speed caused so much heat the plane grew 1.5' or so longer during flights. When it sat in the hangar afterwards, it sounded like someone was hitting it with a hammer as the metal shrank to normal size.

mitlen · « **Reply #720:** October 24, 2016, 05:00:42 PM »

Quote from: dracnal on October 24, 2016, 04:44:42 PM

Fun trivia fact. The friction when it flew at speed caused so much heat the plane grew 1.5' or so longer during flights. When it sat in the hangar afterwards, it sounded like someone was hitting it with a hammer as the metal shrank to normal size.

Great plane. I was tellin' my niece about the plane "expanding" and "shrinking" when we visited Udvar-Hazy about a week ago. I live within easy distance of the museum and try to get there several times a year. I'm always amazed that it's last flight was from LA to Dulles ... in just over an hour.

varoadking · « **Reply #721:** October 24, 2016, 05:22:44 PM »

Quote from: mitlen on October 24, 2016, 05:00:42 PM

Great plane. I was tellin' my niece about the plane "expanding" and "shrinking" when we visited Udvar-Hazy about a week ago.

My father's name is on panel 19 on the Wall of Honor.

mitlen · « **Reply #722:** October 24, 2016, 05:23:24 PM »

Quote from: varoadking on October 24, 2016, 05:22:44 PM

My father's name is on panel 19 on the Wall of Honor.

I'll check it out the next time I'm there. I expect to hit it again early in the new year.

houston-nat · « **Reply #723:** October 24, 2016, 05:25:57 PM »

Quote from: imref on October 22, 2016, 02:11:27 PM

It will be at Kennedy center next year. Tickets in NYC run $300-600 on StubHub

I was lucky enough to see Hamilton on Broadway this February with Miranda, Odom, etc. Did I post about it in the vacation thread? Seems to me skippy wanted a report at the time...anyway, it truly is an awesome live experience and tremendously energetic. Wouldn't mind seeing it again when the tour hits Houston. My friend in NYC has tickets to see it for the FIFTH time in January. She's such a lucky bastard. She even won the lotto for $10 seats on her birthday.

imref · « **Reply #724:** October 24, 2016, 05:43:28 PM »

Quote from: houston-nat on October 24, 2016, 05:25:57 PM

I was lucky enough to see Hamilton on Broadway this February with Miranda, Odom, etc. Did I post about it in the vacation thread? Seems to me skippy wanted a report at the time...anyway, it truly is an awesome live experience and tremendously energetic. Wouldn't mind seeing it again when the tour hits Houston. My friend in NYC has tickets to see it for the FIFTH time in January. She's such a lucky bastard. She even won the lotto for $10 seats on her birthday.

I was reading the other day how Miranda and other cast members would routinely go outside to interact with and entertain those waiting for the daily lottery. His view was that they shouldn't put in all that time and walk away completely empty-handed.