What have you streamed today?

I think it might get people to check in more often if we had a daily update on what you've streamed today, kind of like the "what are you listening to" threads I see in Teh Lounge.

So I'm at this moment streaming X-Men and loving Logan all over again. Earlier today it was The Fugitive. Before that it was The Bourne Identity. Who needs cable?

I'm not thrilled with this show. I don't much like either the first or second season cast, and the plots are getting repetitious. But Catarina Scorsone is enough to keep me watching.

Next Friday I will be streaming Spartacus: Gods of the Arena.

Burns and Allen shows

got some great stuff in the queue tho..... but it's a football day for my hubby so we'll see....

It was very interesting. I learned so much about the man and his life.

Mark Twain
2000NR 220 minutes
Explore the life, work and history of celebrated writer and humorist Mark Twain with this fascinating documentary that draws from a massive amount of material, including thousands of archival photographs. Nearly 20 well-known writers and scholars discuss Twain, shedding light on his extraordinary life and enduring legacy. This exhaustive profile from master documentarian Ken Burns took almost three years to complete.

Cast:Keith DavidDirector:Ken BurnsGenres:Documentary, TV Documentaries, Biographical Documentaries, PBS DocumentariesFormat:DVD and streaming

Twain once visited my city of La Crosse, WI since it is a rivertown on the Mississippi and he thought it might become as big as St. Louis. Unfortunately the lumber business petered out and the city has been stuck around 50,000 for many decades now.

Goddamn that was a steaming pile of crap.

And a few "All Creatures Great and Small" episodes earlier. Thanks elocs!

:hi:

watched a full length movie "Garden Party" on u2b and I've been watching a
Danish Television series from the '90's on Netflix instant called The Kingdom..
Subtitles but an engrossing dark comedy.

Tikki

Tried to stream S6 of Highlander, but Duncan had cut off his hair and Ritchie's dead, so it's just not the same.

Neverending Story is going away on the 19th, so I snagged it. And I watched Loose Change, the 9/11 documentary.

I say "streaming" rather than "watching" because the video quality is poor, but then I'm mostly listening to it while I surf the web. Once nice thing about justin.tv is that it plays one episode after another.

"The Giant Gila Monster." Excellent episode. The guys were "on".

"Bad movie? You're soaking in it!"

A tricky "locked yacht" whodunit with an all-star cast (including a very young Ian McShane--the two actors you may not recognize are Richard Benjamin, who soon went into acting and directing, and Joan Hackett, who died of cancer at a fairly young age) from 1973.

(and why's everybody talkin' about him?)

this is a documentary from 2010. I had seen previews and wanted to see it. I was pleased to find it on Netflix streaming yesterday. I watched it today.

It was very excellent, I think.

My Harry story:

When I was 1 or 13 I used to listen to FM radio at night and fall asleep to it, then it would still be on when I woke up.
One morning, it must have been a weekend, or summer, or possibly both, I woke up to a speaking voice, then the song, "Me and My Arrow" started. After it ended, there was a speaking voice that was only making vague sense, then another song, and I started to "get" that I was listening to a whole story that was a mix of songs and spoken word.

I woke my older brother up so he could listen too. I thought it was really cool, but had no idea what it was. Maybe a week later, my brother came home with Nilsson's "The Point" and gave it to me. I have a great brother.

I first got into Nilsson with Nilsson Schmilsson and Son of Schmilsson. I watched it online but ordered the dvd so I could watch the extras and they were worth it.

I am in awe of that man but didn't know til a couple years ago that there was 'more to know' about his career than the songs I remembered hearing.

and Charm School" this morning. Netflix said I'd rate it something like 4.5 stars so I had to check it out. Nice, quirky indie film.

I'm going to finish it tomorrow morning. I watch movies when I work out on our rowing machine.

Wonderful movie. Be sure to have some kleenex handy.

since I almost NEVER cry in real life, a movie that makes me laugh and cry is (as my hubby puts it) a home runner

I'd only seen bits and pieces of it before...it's a treat. :D

Charmed, Gilmore Girls. I'd be busy for a long, long time.

I may have to give Buffy a try in the meantime.

It has a lot of subtle jokes and plot twists to keep it interesting. :)

She played Erica Kane's daughter Kendall on All My Children. It was scarring, but after 20 years I should probably get over it. Lol.

Of course, there's always the six seasons of Xena that I never watched waiting for me, too.

Damn, I need to get a Roku box. Next thing on the list. :)

Was Xena a spin-off from Hercules?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xena:_Warrior_Princess

Andromeda was one of those shows I tried to watch b/c of the Hercules thing -- one more show to wait for.

I don't have to hope that a movie will be on TV or on DVD...I can just
instant up a movie whenever.
Latest called HUKKLE is from Poland.
You learn about other cultures and all...


Tikki
Your recommendations always appreciated

It's called "Sophie Scholl: The Final Days". Excellent movie. Pretty grim but very well done. Probably half the movies we watch are foreign. I have no problem watching movies with subtitles unless I'm rowing. Then it's much easier to watch them in English.

It begins describing the modern street art movement that had been filmed by an avant-garde french guy with a camera who gets obsessed with capturing street artists on tape and becomes determined to document the most elusive artist of all - Banksy, which he finally gets to do. The documentary evolves from there and takes you on a wild ride. Really good.

Shephard Fairey, the artist who did Obama's infamous campaign poster is also in it.

Solid 4 star movie. Good story and decent acting. I love these kinds of movies.

Just finished watching KO's last Countdown, too. :(

at least Season 3 is on instant. Maybe other seasons are on delivered.


Tikki

Your recommendations always appreciated

Last season's "Bones" and just watched the pilot episode of "Lie to me."

Irish movie. Sort of about Silkies, but I won't spoil it. Good acting and great story.

And, yes, it's a wonderful film.

I thought it was going to be a bit like "The Secret of Roan Inish" but it turned out otherwise. Another excellent movie.

Watched the first hour and will finish it tomorrow. Very good movie so far. Interesting plot and the actor who plays Solo is wonderful. He reminds me a little of Joe in "Station Agent" the way he carries the film, always happy and chatty. You can't wait to hear what he's going to say next.

Belgium called "A Town Called Panic" (2009) (subtitles) instant.
People can create such interesting material when they want to....


Tikki

Hornets Nest. Yay!!!

:bounce:

Jesus Camp
2006PG-13 84 minutes
This riveting Oscar-nominated documentary offers an unfiltered look at a revivalist subculture in which devout Christian youngsters are being primed to deliver the fundamentalist community's religious and political messages. Building an evangelical army of tomorrow, the Kids on Fire summer camp in Devil's Lake, N.D., is dedicated to deepening the preteens' spirituality and sowing the seeds of political activism.

Director:Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady Genres:Documentary, Faith & Spirituality Documentaries, Social & Cultural Documentaries, Faith & Spirituality This movie is:Cerebral, Controversial Format:DVD and streaming

No false idols? Really?

from Netflix:



I liked it!
Definitely not like the childhood version "Wizard of Oz", though...watched all three episodes over the day yesterday. (in between the news)

Right now, we're watching The Fan.

Good movie. Not great but good. A solid 3 stars.

We just purchased a Wii....and were delighted to find out how easy it was to stream Netflix on it - so we are in business and can reduce our three DVD/month contract.

I have no TV at home.

http://www.justin.tv/rockinroosters12#/w/825655104/9

Yay!!!

:bounce:

Pretty interesting.

Great documentary...

The family and community dynamic is so incredibly interesting. Bet we all
know a family something like them.


Tikki

This is a very grand movie...


Tikki

Was delighted to find it available - haven't seen it since my early teens (a LONG time ago). Campy, unrealistic, over the top - but good fun and good nostalgia! Starring Janette Scott (referred to in the Rocky Horror opening song!) and Dana Andrews.

Crack in the World
1965NR 96 minutes

To access a cache of geothermal energy buried deep inside the Earth's crust, a team of scientists (led by Dana Andrews) decides to detonate an atomic device ... despite one doctor's (Kieron Moore) dire warning that doing so could prove deadly. Now, as a result of their actions, Earth's surface has begun to crack, and everyone on the planet could perish. Andrew Marton directs this scientifically improbable sci-fi classic.

Cast:
Dana Andrews, Janette Scott, Kieron Moore, Alexander Knox, Peter Damon, Jim Gillen, Gary Lasdun, Alfred Brown
Director:
Andrew Marton
Genres:
Classics, Classic Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Deadly Disasters
Format:
DVD and streaming

One word – DYNAMITE!


This is a great trilogy. I can't even imagine remaking it for an American audience.

1/2 way through it. Pretty good so far.

Wildflowers
2000R 97 minutes

Raised in a commune and now drifting away from her well-meaning single-parent father, teenager Cally (Clea DuVall) meets the radical artist Sabine (Daryl Hannah) in a café and is instantly drawn to her. When Sabine leaves her notebook behind, Cally begins to infiltrate the older woman's life, gathering clues about the things they have in common and eventually seducing Sabine's boyfriend (Eric Roberts).

Cast:
Daryl Hannah, Clea DuVall, Eric Roberts, Tomas Arana, Irene Bedard, Sheila Tousey, Richard Hillman, James Burnett, Robert Hass, David Graham, Alan Gelfant, David Wike
Director:
Melissa Painter
Genres:
Drama
This movie is:
Dark, Steamy
Format:
DVD and streaming

Very nice little film. Clea DuVall did an excellent job. And I was surprised at how good Daryl Hannah looked. Then I realized the movie was from 1999! A solid 3 stars.

it was so quirky!

And I watched all of my MSNBC shows live.

Love having two laptops. Can't wait to turn it on MLB.com.

Was thrilled to find them available for instant watching.

The biopic about Edith Piaf that won Marion Cotillard an Oscar.

Some of the online commenters on IMDB seem to think that her performance was over the top, but from what I understand, Piaf really was that volatile and neurotic. Not surprising for a tremendously talented person who grew up with unimaginable insecurity.

But now I have a reference point. Whenever I'm feeling blue, I can think, "Well, at least my life is better than Edith Piaf's."

The guys were definitely on! Laughed my head off!

Now that was one wild ride of a movie!

Also, Ep5 of 'Spartacus: Gods of the Arena'. Thought about an episode of 'Farscape,' but I'm close to the end so I'm rationing...

One of the best.

instant..British.

Very good movie...real-feel and poignant.
These last few years or so we have been seeing some
important movies with young women working against
the odds.




Tikki
Your recommendations always appreciated

Have to go back to the beginning again.

The Long Kiss Goodnight and The Negotiator, which is going away Tuesday.

pretty good!

:hi:

It was terrible. And not just Adam Sandler terrible. There are a few good laughs, but over all I only gave it one star. Although I am not too fond of the 5 star system. I wish we could give "half" stars.

a Thia film about a autisic girl who become a martial arts fighter by watching tv. the movie is way over the top.what redeems the movie is the young girl puts most if not all martial arts actors to shame.

I like Christian Bale and this was a very intriguing movie but it was disturbing to see how far he tortured his body in this role.

It was good, but I didn't think it necessarily merited the rave reviews that it got.

Three stars.

all the World around. Fine movie.


Tikki

This is a very interesting documentary. I had no idea Hef was such an activist. I highly recommend this.


Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel
2009R 124 minutes
Hugh Hefner's professional success and personal exploits have influenced American culture and sexual politics since the 1950s. This documentary examines the pajama-clad titan's long reign in the public's consciousness. Through interviews and footage, the film chronicles Hefner's journey, from the founding of Playboy magazine -- and the launch of the sexual revolution -- to his support for a wide range of progressive causes.

Cast:Hugh Hefner, Joan Baez, Tony Bennett, Pat Boone, Jim Brown, Susan Brownmiller, James Caan, Dick Cavett, Robert Culp, Tony Curtis, Dick Gregory, Jesse Jackson, George Lucas Director:Brigitte Berman Genres: Documentary, Biographical Documentaries, Miscellaneous Documentaries This movie is:Controversial, Steamy Format: DVD and streaming (HD available)

Starring Venessa Redgrave. Four stars!

Excellent Soundtrack from Bear McCreary. 18 episodes left in Season 2 and so far so good. Too bad nobody watched...

Never saw it before. Loved it. Might be the best of the three.

When it came up on Netflix of course we had to watch it!! Still emotional. I think you are right... It may be the best one. My husband keeps saying they'll do a movie with the girl. I don't think so, but you never know. I don't think that would be a good idea, but I know how those movie places get sometimes with the sequels and remakes and crap.

And it will be about the girl. You know they won't let the franchise die. However, since it's Pixar, it won't suck. BTW: There's an excellent article about Pixar in last week's New Yorker. Excellent read. Well worth looking for. See if they have it at your library.

but i did. i really did. so you are probably right.

Aaron Sorkin's early attempt at writing a sitcom. And it's brilliant. Only two seasons though.

I normally don't agree with Ebert when it comes to many comedies (I often find films funny that he doesn't) he was really on the mark with this one. Especially when Tracy Morgan's character's hand gets stuck underneath.

:D

bad, not too good, just plenty of episodes of a TV show I've never seen before.

Tikki

And I had rented the discs but never actually watched them, so when they streamed it I decided to watch it. I finished season 1 and have moved over to HuluPlus to catch up on the rest. This is how I caught up on the entire series of Bones and Psych as well. if i keep this up I will have watched every series available on Netflix. LOL

I'm about half way through it. It's pretty good. A bit dated and the cinematography is about what what you'd expect from an early 80s British film. But some of the dialogue is very witty.

Excellent Altman film that I somehow never saw. 4 stars!

:rofl:

This was the BtVS if its time. I think I was 13-14 at the time it was originally broadcast. It's campy and fun. :D Also a hint of how far women still had to go in the workplace. :P

Watched all 13 episodes yesterday and drove my husband crazy.

The day before, I watched all 13 episodes of Harper's Island.

Tonight I will finish out the episodes of Luther that are available. Very good show!

I don't know how a Hollywood version of "Dragon Tattoo" will be as good as the Swedish version. I love the series.

We never saw it while it was on, and are now totally into it! We're up to Episode 90 (early Season 6) and are totally obsessed.

It's crazy and the family is insane but at the end of the episode you know that they really do care about each other.

That and Maw-Maw is a hoot.

full of all the crap the mother bought and maw maw had to use her Jenga skills to move everything. It was funny when the dad used a vacuum to try to pull the baby out. Just trying to watch it when the kids aren't around. My 6 year old went in the living room and started watching it after I told her to get out of my room. I told her she couldn't watch it. Uggh.

out the mystery behind how his grandmother died-or didn't die. (Maw-Maw is Virginia's mother.) That's a funny one yet sad.

what a clever and smart show