Author Topic: Must See TV Thread (Read 203307 times)

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #2400 on:** August 19, 2025, 01:45:19 pm »

Quote from: varoadking on August 19, 2025, 01:12:00 pm

...and Joe Moore?

Janet had probably left for San Francisco by 1984...

Remember Joe Moore for sure.

I got curious and looked up Jim Leahey who did the UH games. Football and baseball. Passed away at 80 in 2023. His son does sports there now.

English Natsie · « **Reply #2401 on:** October 10, 2025, 03:34:14 am »

In what may, tragically, be the final 'American Experience', 'Hard Hat Riot' is an excellent analysis of how the Democrats lost the Blue Collar vote, and of how the events of May 1970 led to the emergence of the modern Republican movement. Definitely worth your time.

If it is the last, then what a way to bow-out - 'American Experience' at it's best...

imref · « **Reply #2402 on:** October 21, 2025, 09:57:12 pm »

Watched the John Candy documentary tonight on Prime. Highly recommended.

English Natsie · « **Reply #2403 on:** October 29, 2025, 05:42:58 am »

Been watching the latest BBC / PBS co-production - 'Once Upon A Time In Space'. It abandons the usual technical / scientific history of space exploration to examine the subject from a human and emotional aspect - from space idealism to the commercialization and politicization of space. An interesting approach, and well worth your time. No date yet, for US broadcast, so this is an advance heads-up.

imref · « **Reply #2404 on:** October 29, 2025, 09:20:16 am »

Thanks!

English Natsie · « **Reply #2405 on:** October 29, 2025, 06:44:25 pm »

Just watched what, sadly, really is the final 'American Experience' - 'Kissinger' is a well balanced profile, and analysis, of the life and career of Dr Henry Kissinger. The contributors are drawn from across the poiitical spectrum, so many views are represented. Some interesting insights - such as it was Kissinger's attitude towards Ellsberg that started Nixon down the road to Watergate. It's in two long-form parts, so does demand 2.75 hours, in total, but is well worth your time. Written and produced by long time AE contributor Barak Goodman, which is probably why funding was found to complete it. A fine end to the series, although - without wishing to get into politics (please) - the end of AE must be one of the greatest acts of cultural vandalism ever performed by a nation against itself.

What shall we now watch instead? 'Stranded On Honeymoon Island', anyone?...

English Natsie · « **Reply #2406 on:** November 02, 2025, 04:55:15 am »

Not sure if it'll get a run-out in the US but, if you get the chance to see 'A Choral Pilgrimage With The Sixteen', then don't miss. The Sixteen are one of the world's leading choirs - this is a live performance at Peterborough Cathedral. Their performance of Part's Magnificat is particularly impressive.

English Natsie · « **Reply #2407 on:** November 04, 2025, 07:08:31 am »

Just watched 'Trump And The Tech Titans' - an interesting analysis of the relationship between the President and BIg Tech. Shown, over here, in the BBC 'Panorama' current affairs slot - however, I bring it to your attention as in style it looks ready made to be shown, in the US, in the 'Frontline' slot on PBS. Well worth your time.

(no politics in reply, please - this is just a heads-up to a program you may find interesting).

English Natsie · « **Reply #2408 on:** November 25, 2025, 06:26:38 pm »

Very welcome news - funding has clearly been found to complete what was a 'paused' film for 'American Experience'. 'Bombshell' examines how the US aimed to shape the narrative over the use of atomic weapons on Japan. To be broadcast in Jan '26.

blue911 · « **Reply #2409 on:** December 23, 2025, 08:32:51 am »

The UK version of Taskmaster

English Natsie · « **Reply #2410 on:** January 03, 2026, 04:22:27 am »

The most recent 'All Creatures' (Season Six) was shown here in it's usual 'run-up-to-Christmas' slot. Covers the period to the end of WW2 and the first post-war Christmas. On generally good form - but I should perhaps warn that the Christmas Special is something of a tear-jerker...Soon to air on PBS.

English Natsie · « **Reply #2411 on:** January 22, 2026, 06:55:03 pm »

Finally caught up with the delayed (so still Season 37, even though we've crossed the calendar year) 'American Experience' - 'Bombshell' (see previous post for details). Probably the most polemic film since 'Wilmington 1898' - however, if approached with that in mind, it is an interesting insight into the relationship between media and government / military in times of conflict or crisis. The eighty minute run-time is outside the usual AE format, but it's well worth your time.

imref · « **Reply #2412 on:** January 29, 2026, 12:45:01 pm »

Season 3 of Shrinking dropped last night (just the first episode). Fantastic.

imref · « **Reply #2413 on:** February 12, 2026, 05:35:08 pm »

New season of Lincoln Lawyer on Netflix has been very good.

imref · « **Reply #2414 on:** February 15, 2026, 10:00:55 am »

Binged the last 3 episodes of Lincoln Lawyer last night to finish it. Excellent season, and they announced #5 is signed.

GataNats · « **Reply #2415 on:** February 15, 2026, 11:29:11 pm »

Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is excellent television

imref · « **Reply #2416 on:** February 23, 2026, 11:58:45 pm »

Jury Duty on Prime is Spinal Tap-levels of comic insanity.

English Natsie · « **Reply #2417 on:** April 12, 2026, 09:03:08 am »

Just watched 'Michael Jackson - An American Tragedy', from the generally reliable 72 Films (3 x 60 minutes). A very disturbing study of fame, money and power - definitely worth your time, even if (like me) you were never a fan of the music.

It's branded as a BBC series but I'll be amazed if it isn't shown in the US.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #2418 on:** April 12, 2026, 09:46:47 am »

Approved by the MJ estate, so light on the reason most people dislike him

English Natsie · « **Reply #2419 on:** April 12, 2026, 05:12:29 pm »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on April 12, 2026, 09:46:47 am

Approved by the MJ estate, so light on the reason most people dislike him

Were we watching the same series? Plenty of detailed coverage of the abuse allegations (including the cynical way the Jackson team approached them) and of Jackson's cynical attitude to 'strategizing' for more fame and sales. I'm surprized the Estate approved it, as it pulls no punches over their approach ('the Jackson money-making machine rolls on...').

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #2420 on:** April 12, 2026, 05:27:30 pm »

No, I was thinking of the Michael movie

imref · « **Reply #2421 on:** May 07, 2026, 05:59:32 pm »

Finished season 2 of Beef last week. It has no relation to season 1 (except the writer/creator). Overall I enjoyed it, but it was nowhere near as good as S1 (which is one of the best shows ever IMHO).

Also finished Pluribus and thought the ending was really disappointing, especially since they may not be a season 2 until 2028. I wouldn't waste my time with it.

The newest season of Your Friends and Neighbors has been very good.

GataNats · « **Reply #2422 on:** May 07, 2026, 10:53:48 pm »

For All Mankind has become one of the best shows on television. Each season is better than the last

imref · « **Reply #2423 on:** May 07, 2026, 11:22:17 pm »

There’s a prequel episode of The Bear now out on Hulu. Fantastic acting and very emotional. Season 5 drops on june 25. It will be the last season.

English Natsie · « **Reply #2424 on:** **Yesterday** at 11:19:00 am »

Just watched 'Red Storm Rising - The Struggle For The American Communist Party', on PBS. Despite the title, it's actually an interesting study of radical Left politics from the Nineteenth Century to the 1950's (Syndicalist/ Anarchist/ Communist/Socialist) - an often forgotten aspect of US political history. There is also the mix of the personal and the political, through the conflict between the Syndicalist, William Foster and the Communist, Earl Browder, and how their poilitcal views changed over time.

Even if you completely disagree with the politics, it's still a fascinating history. With a higher budget, and a little more 'polish', it might have been an 'American Experience' - a counterpoint to 'Nazi Town USA', which examined the radical Right up to the 1940's.