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MaximumSam

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Re: OT - TV shows and Movies
« Reply #112 on: October 27, 2021, 11:45:18 AM »
I saw Dune on HBO and was sort of meh about it, though I do think it would be much better in a theatre, preferably one of those fancy Dolby sound ones. We watched the new Halloween on peacock, and I can't stress enough that you should not go to the theatre to watch that movie if you can watch it at home.  Also the peacock app is very good, whereas HBOMax is trash. 
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Re: OT - TV shows and Movies
« Reply #113 on: October 27, 2021, 11:49:24 AM »
Quote from: utee94 on October 27, 2021, 11:38:18 AM
It's possible you hate people even more than I do. ;)

For me, I like to see the "big" movies on the big screen.  Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, superhero movies, big sci fi movies like Dune-- I prefer the theater experience for those.

Indie films, romcoms, or whatever-- those are fine at the house.
I sort of agree, but I also don't mind not going one bit.  Since we had kids (2013), I believe the Star Wars movies are the only movies I've seen in the theaters.  So it's not like its a pandemic thing.  I used to go all the time
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Re: OT - TV shows and Movies
« Reply #114 on: October 27, 2021, 12:03:30 PM »
Quote from: ELA on October 27, 2021, 11:49:24 AM
I sort of agree, but I also don't mind not going one bit.  Since we had kids (2013), I believe the Star Wars movies are the only movies I've seen in the theaters.  So it's not like its a pandemic thing.  I used to go all the time

There are typically only two or three of these movies per year, so it's not like I'm going to the theater all that often.

Although, COVID backed up enough of them that I'll be seeing more than 3 per year for the rest of 2021, and for 2022.  

On my list right now over 2021/2022 are:

Black Widow (already done)
Shang Chi (maybe)
Dune
Eternals
Ghostbusters
Spiderman
Top Gun
Doctor Strange
Thor




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Re: OT - TV shows and Movies
« Reply #115 on: October 27, 2021, 12:05:44 PM »
Meh.  I did like the series Bosch on NF, in part because I read the books (which are superb), and I loved The Last Kingdom, which is coming back apparently with a new one next year.  I also read those books.

I love books.  Not all of them, but some are really good.  I wish I could write like that.

My own writing is an abeyance, which is a town in Ohio I think.

I had a fair number of sales of my last book "Marine Dad" but almost no feedback.  I have concluded they aren't very good, but I can't improve without constructive critique.  I got some excellent critique from beta on my fictional books, and CWSooner.
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Re: OT - TV shows and Movies
« Reply #116 on: October 27, 2021, 12:16:07 PM »
Quote from: MaximumSam on October 27, 2021, 11:45:18 AM
I saw Dune on HBO and was sort of meh about it, though I do think it would be much better in a theatre, preferably one of those fancy Dolby sound ones. We watched the new Halloween on peacock, and I can't stress enough that you should not go to the theatre to watch that movie if you can watch it at home.  Also the peacock app is very good, whereas HBOMax is trash.
I have both and not really sure why you say that

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Re: OT - TV shows and Movies
« Reply #117 on: October 27, 2021, 12:21:46 PM »
Quote from: Cincydawg on October 27, 2021, 12:05:44 PM
Meh.  I did like the series Bosch on NF, in part because I read the books (which are superb), and I loved The Last Kingdom, which is coming back apparently with a new one next year.  I also read those books.

I love books.  Not all of them, but some are really good.  I wish I could write like that.

My own writing is an abeyance, which is a town in Ohio I think.

I had a fair number of sales of my last book "Marine Dad" but almost no feedback.  I have concluded they aren't very good, but I can't improve without constructive critique.  I got some excellent critique from beta on my fictional books, and CWSooner.
Perhaps the "Books" thread would be more to your liking, then... :)
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Re: OT - TV shows and Movies
« Reply #118 on: October 27, 2021, 12:22:38 PM »
Quote from: MaximumSam on October 27, 2021, 11:45:18 AM
I saw Dune on HBO and was sort of meh about it, though I do think it would be much better in a theatre, preferably one of those fancy Dolby sound ones. We watched the new Halloween on peacock, and I can't stress enough that you should not go to the theatre to watch that movie if you can watch it at home.  Also the peacock app is very good, whereas HBOMax is trash.

'Dune' is going to be a split opinion....I think.  Those that don't understand why it's a big deal.....and those that don't think it stayed true to the novel are going to be the loudest.  I've read the book several times.....and hold a very high opinion of it.  My favorite book next to 'Hyperion'.  Going to see it tomorrow in IMAX.  Have high hopes.

Also....you are having problems with HBOMax?  I was casting it to my TV up until about a week ago.....on my six/seven year old chromecast.  And then the chromecast died and I finally got myself a Nvidia Shield Pro.  But when things went sideways (with any app) I just closed out and rebooted it.
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« Reply #119 on: October 27, 2021, 12:26:34 PM »
Of all the streaming apps I've used, I prefer the Netflix interface, and by a pretty wide margin.  This is compared to Prime, Hulu, Disney+, ESPN/+, HBOMax, and probably a couple of others I'm forgetting.  I've never used Peacock so can't comment on that.
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Re: OT - TV shows and Movies
« Reply #120 on: October 27, 2021, 12:26:44 PM »
Quote from: MaximumSam on October 27, 2021, 11:45:18 AM
I saw Dune on HBO and was sort of meh about it, though I do think it would be much better in a theatre, preferably one of those fancy Dolby sound ones. We watched the new Halloween on peacock, and I can't stress enough that you should not go to the theatre to watch that movie if you can watch it at home.  Also the peacock app is very good, whereas HBOMax is trash.

Also....I think most theaters are "fancy Dolby sound ones".

And Halloween Kills was not very good.  Disappointing follow up to a really good first movie.  DGG is going to have to step it up for the finale.
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Re: OT - TV shows and Movies
« Reply #121 on: October 27, 2021, 12:28:42 PM »
Quote from: utee94 on October 27, 2021, 12:26:34 PM
Of all the streaming apps I've used, I prefer the Netflix interface, and by a pretty wide margin.  This is compared to Prime, Hulu, Disney+, ESPN/+, HBOMax, and probably a couple of others I'm forgetting.  I've never used Peacock so can't comment on that.

I couldn't even tell you what my favourite streaming app is.  Because everything is superior to the garbage that is Amazon Prime Video.
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Re: OT - TV shows and Movies
« Reply #122 on: October 27, 2021, 12:50:30 PM »
I don't have a streaming app, but I'm old
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Re: OT - TV shows and Movies
« Reply #123 on: October 27, 2021, 12:55:21 PM »
Quote from: RestingB!tchFace on October 27, 2021, 12:28:42 PM
I couldn't even tell you what my favourite streaming app is.  Because everything is superior to the garbage that is Amazon Prime Video.
paramount+ (cbs app) is by far the worst.
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Re: OT - TV shows and Movies
« Reply #124 on: October 27, 2021, 01:02:30 PM »

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Also....you are having problems with HBOMax? 
Yes. I used to have my subscription through Amazon, but they had a tiff so I had to go through them directly. Then things wouldn't play at all. I complained and they sent me a laundry list of things to try. Eventually, like weeks later, I got it working, but I also cancelled. I subscribed continuously for years, now they will get the subscribe for one month a year to watch the good stuff treatment.
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Re: OT - TV shows and Movies
« Reply #125 on: October 27, 2021, 01:30:00 PM »
Quote from: MaximumSam on October 27, 2021, 01:02:30 PM
Yes. I used to have my subscription through Amazon, but they had a tiff so I had to go through them directly. Then things wouldn't play at all. I complained and they sent me a laundry list of things to try. Eventually, like weeks later, I got it working, but I also cancelled. I subscribed continuously for years, now they will get the subscribe for one month a year to watch the good stuff treatment.

So you aren't using the HBOMax app directly?
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