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the post-apocalyptic hbo show, the last of us, is heading into its final ep next sunday soon to be followed by the recently announced final season of succession. i thought station eleven was a little more interesting but it wasnt a zombie apocalypse so its playing a different game. (did i already write this post?) still, theyve managed to turn a video game, literally, into a compelling drama. whats weird is that people are excited.... ill wait.... that they "went there" meaning reproducing favorite scenes from the video game instead of just using it as fodder to build a completely different story. i guess it is renown for the quality of its story and not just for mashing monsters. anyway, its weird (again) that the actors are being judged on how well they embody a video game character. what im say is people are invested not quite to the level of a marvel character but when they show screen grabs of the game side by side with the tv show, its more than a little.
spoiler alert - the monsters are the other survivors. also, the monsters are the monsters but i guess that is only so compelling after a while unless its, like, a video game or something.
Bored to death.
How Hard Is It to Paint Like Vermeer? TV Contestants Find Out.
i guess its a pretty slight mrs maisel type show in a more traditional sitcom format but nice little comedic star turn for gemma arterton in the nick hornsby adapted funny woman. i remember reading years ago that arterton eschewed roles after awhile that were mostly about her looks (which are very looky) so stands to reason she would make something thats about an shopgirl turned actress trying to get jobs/roles not based solely on her looks. and sure set it in swinging london because who doesnt look good in mid sixties garb. a bit obvious but not bad.
https://solarmovie.pe/tv/watch-funny-woman-free-93124
watched about 3 minutes of two new british shows, one seemed promising and both were either well received or recommended by others id normally trust but im likely only to get to minute five with one. which i did i choose?
https://solarmovie.pe/watch-tv/watch-extraordinary-free-92566.9297796
https://solarmovie.pe/watch-tv/watch-cunk-on-earth-free-88411.8986081
offers from best buy for 3 months free apple tv and another for 4 months of apple music. have to sign up, of course, and cancel subscriptions.
damn. sure sign of aging. stars of yore dropping like flies. yesterday, wednesday addams (sorry, didnt know her name then...), today cindy williams.
cautiously optimistic about rian johnsons poker face starring natasha lyonne on peacock. think its the first time ive said peacock unless im cursing them out for putting premier league games behind a different paywall. they are streaming at least the first four eps for free!! with ads so ya know, like tv, but shittier looking. supposed to be columbo-esque. must sign up, of course.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81325501