Films and dramas that you've watched lately

[Dave]

For a vampire film, it was alright.

And a couple of relatively older ones.

[Neil]

For a vampire film, it was alright

Not a fan of the vampire genre but I did enjoy Nosferatu as a piece of cinema.

I went into Brassic looking for a guilty pleasure binge watch but was pleasantly surprised at the quality writing, characters and variety and depth in story.

[Ratty]

I'm not a fan of horror these days either. There's enough of it in real life these days. Nosferatu was always the most scary vampire one though, I watched the original the other night after showing my daughter how creepy it was to watch when I was young.

[Neil]

Nosferatu was always the most scary vampire one though, I watched the original the other night after showing my daughter how creepy it was to watch when I was young.

The original Nosferatu was part of the German expressionist art movement - strong use of shadows, harsh lighting, angular looking - that's where its creepy quality comes from. These two films are similar:

[Ratty]

I watched the silent movie from 1922 on youtube The Bela Lugosi one is great, its the one I first saw in the 80's

[DonkeyOTay]

This was good, and II know the chap who supplied his Triumph. He had to build 3 as identical as possible.

[Dave]

Another one for the watch list, thanks Neil.

Oh, so far I can only see Cam releases.

[Neil]

This was a relaxing watch. It's an Italian film, but there's no dialogue. Beautifully shot and and very atmospheric sound design, watch it on a big screen and listen through headphones if you can.

[Singe]

Watched this this week, really enjoyed the throwback to the days of the iron curtain.

[Neil]

Balloon is a solid little thriller isn’t it. Lots of ups and downs, literally.

enjoyed the throwback to the days of the iron curtain.

Why not stay behind the iron curtain, head to 80s communist Romania and watch Spy/Master?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/ ... /spymaster

[Singe]

Why not stay behind the iron curtain, head to 80s communist Romania and watch Spy/Master?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/ ... /spymaster

Just tried to but, apparently, it’s only available in the UK. I’ll keep an eye out for it though, it may come here. Thanks for the tip.

[Neil]

it’s only available in the UK.

My cousin in Norway uses ProtonVPN to watch iPlayer, if that's any help.

[Saintjeff]

Really enjoyed this.

[Monica]

Just read that 'Line of Duty' is returning for a seventh series later in the year

[Big_Jeff_Leo]

I have recently been advised to go onto a site called Letterboxd ..........I am not promoting it but it is good for film buffs and its free.

The site enables you to build your own profile of the films that you have watched. You can even review them, have a wants to see list etc.
There is also a calendar so you can see what you have seen and look back on it and you can also follow people.

Worth a look!

[Dave]

I've joined, but I'd probably only be repeating myself rating things that I aleady can rate on Plex. Good site though.

[ellie ellins]

Saw Conclave at the cinema. Very interesting mystery and gives insight into how the Pope is elected for the uninitiated. Nice twist at the end. Can see why it won a Bafta. You can watch it on Amazon Prime but they want 16 quid to rent it but no doubt most folk have some sort of way around that! Unlike me haha

[Big_Jeff_Leo]

I will be going to see it at the Cinema, Its on my list. Hope that it does not effect the next papal election as that looks imminent!

[Neil]

Not seen Conclave yet but I've read the Robert Harris novel it was based on.

I'd been aware of this film for decades mainly because of the ensemble cast, but had never got round to watching it til Friday.



A long watch at nearly 2.5 hours, and the tone of the film shifts starkly for the second half which feels a bit jarring. The good cast keeps it interesting but it promised more than it delivered overall.

[Big_Jeff_Leo]

Outstanding film is that Sleepers in my opinion.

[Dave]

Watched the previous seasons on Netflix. I hope that Disney don't mess it up.

[Neil]

Thoughtful, meaningful drama based on the Corby toxic waste scandal.

[Dave]

Yeah, it was quite good. Just binged it. A fun fact is that a bit of it was filmed in and around the old Pilks Head Office building – pretending to be the Corby Council offices.

[Neil]

Ah really, that's interesting. The building does have that suitably 'municipal' aesthetic.

Continuing the theme of poignant true drama, this is also very good. It's on ITVX Player.

[Monica]

I enjoyed Toxic Town - especially Jodie Whittaker but I obviously missed the local connection