Geist's official movie/tv recommendation thread

[Reservoir Dog]

Many Saints of Newark exceeded any expectations I had. The surprise Joey Diaz appearance was well received

Not that it matters, but pretty surprised at the number of critics panning it. Have to see myself. Not paying one cent for that privilege, though. I can wait years.

I liked the performances. The guys who played Pauly and Junior nailed the characters.

I thought it came across as a pretty good made-for-TV movie. But as a stand-alone theater release film, it sits firmly in MEH territory.

It held my attention better than the Deadwood movie

Yeah, gotta agree with that.

[CentralTexasCrude]

Many Saints of Newark exceeded any expectations I had. The surprise Joey Diaz appearance was well received

Not that it matters, but pretty surprised at the number of critics panning it. Have to see myself. Not paying one cent for that privilege, though. I can wait years.

I liked the performances. The guys who played Pauly and Junior nailed the characters.

Cool. Doing a prequel on maybe the best series in TV history has to carry a lot of baggage and expectations that's bound to disappoint many long term fans.

[Antknot]

Anybody got AppleTV+? Saw an ad for Foundation today. I'm a big Asimov fan. I may have to get it.

[Stapes]

Having James Gandolfini's son playing him as a younger Tony is pretty cool

[Reservoir Dog]

Having James Gandolfini's son playing him as a younger Tony is pretty cool

It wasn't that good. It did not come off well as a Sopranos sequel and it was lame as far as mafia movies go.

People who make television shows should stick to making television shows. The transition to feature movies almost never goes well.

[QillerDaemon]

Having James Gandolfini's son playing him as a younger Tony is pretty cool

It wasn't that good. It did not come off well as a Sopranos sequel and it was lame as far as mafia movies go.

People who make television shows should stick to making television shows. The transition to feature movies almost never goes well.

I watched it last night. It wasn't *bad*, but it wasn't great. It was basically an extended version of the S1E7 episode "Down Neck". Except that episode partially involves when Tony maybe first develops his problem with panic attacks, and the movie gave not one hint of that. It was mostly about Kwistuhfuh's father, who was only really mentioned in one episode (S4E1 "All Debts...") of the original show. There was some mumbling about how Dickie Moltisanti ("many saints") may have influenced Tony's later involvement into the DiMeo family, but it all felt so shallow and pointless. It was fun seeing a young and very bald Silvio and a young Paulie without the white hair wings. Good story potential, great acting, kind of dull writing: 3.5/5. A large issue was a big lacking in motivations. People did stuff and said things, but exactly why never seemed to matter for the most part for any of the revealed action. *Something-something* about the Newark race riots of '67, which is how the black folks came into the scene, but it all seemed so shoe-horned in and didn't add a whole lot except for historical context.

Again, wasn't great, but certainly worth watching if you're a fan of The Sopranos. Shows how Tony became a part (and later, head) of the crime family, but not in a particularity engrossing exposition.

[Whackov]

I guess it would help to watch the Sopranos first.

[Reservoir Dog]

I guess it would help to watch the Sopranos first.

It's not really necessary, though.

[Geist]

I guess it would help to watch the Sopranos first.

It's not really necessary, though.

It would be very meh if you never watched the show

[Geist]

Speaking of which, I have high hopes for season 2 of The Witcher

[QillerDaemon]

I guess it would help to watch the Sopranos first.

I was thinking of that question, too. It's not really necessary, but major characters show up and it's never really explained who they are at first. My wife hardly saw most of the original show, and I had to stop a few times to explain who they were as best I could. I'm going to watch it a couple more times to try to pick up on some scenes that honestly didn't make a whole lot of sense the first time.

[Reservoir Dog]

I guess it would help to watch the Sopranos first.

It's not really necessary, though.

It would be very meh if you never watched the show

It's very meh either way.

[Reservoir Dog]

I guess it would help to watch the Sopranos first.

I was thinking of that question, too. It's not really necessary, but major characters show up and it's never really explained who they are at first. My wife hardly saw most of the original show, and I had to stop a few times to explain who they were as best I could. I'm going to watch it a couple more times to try to pick up on some scenes that honestly didn't make a whole lot of sense the first time.

But was it really necessary to do that?

[Geist]

I guess it would help to watch the Sopranos first.

I was thinking of that question, too. It's not really necessary, but major characters show up and it's never really explained who they are at first. My wife hardly saw most of the original show, and I had to stop a few times to explain who they were as best I could. I'm going to watch it a couple more times to try to pick up on some scenes that honestly didn't make a whole lot of sense the first time.

Technically, you should watch the movie first. To me the only thing the movie had in common with the show are the names of the characters. This probably would have been a better show because they can develop the characters over time. The movie seemed too slapped together. Maybe will turn into a show. We will see.

It definitely would've made a better limited series than a movie

[Hydroseismic]

Speaking of which, I have high hopes for season 2 of The Witcher

Oh man me too

[Whackov]

Speaking of which, I have high hopes for season 2 of The Witcher

Oh man me too

Agreed

[Hydroseismic]

https://youtu.be/3nDDliBfAwM


This damn show is sooo good

[Geist]

I've been banned from talking in the living room when the gf is watching The Maid. Feminist fucking masterpiece

[Stapes]

I've been banned from talking in the living room when the gf is watching The Maid. Feminist fucking masterpiece

The next time she tells you to be quiet stuff a sock in her mouth. Then, twist her nipples hard and tell her to make you a sandwich.

That's exactly what I do to necro when he gets sassy

[Hydroseismic]

I've been banned from talking in the living room when the gf is watching The Maid. Feminist fucking masterpiece

It's not fngerpaint is it?

[Geist]

I've been banned from talking in the living room when the gf is watching The Maid. Feminist fucking masterpiece

It's not fngerpaint is it?

It is

[Geist]

I've been banned from talking in the living room when the gf is watching The Maid. Feminist fucking masterpiece

The next time she tells you to be quiet stuff a sock in her mouth. Then, twist her nipples hard and tell her to make you a sandwich.

She makes terrible sandwiches. Never uses the right mustard

[Geist]

I've been banned from talking in the living room when the gf is watching The Maid. Feminist fucking masterpiece

It's not fngerpaint is it?

It is

Good on you guys. Why doesn't she log on? Tell her I say hi if she gives a crap

Yes, tell her to join. I promise I will be nice.

Maybe he hides here

You get it

[Stapes]

Dave Chapelle has a new Netflix special. He says it will be his last for awhile. He's pretty funny as usual.

[Whackov]

I've been banned from talking in the living room when the gf is watching The Maid. Feminist fucking masterpiece

It's not fngerpaint is it?

It is

I hope things work out for the two of you.