So Much More Than Strictly...

[choux]

...to watch.

Thoroughly disenchanted with what once was good Saturday night viewing, I scoured the listings and watched The Dambusters (again), a 2022 documentary on Diana Dors and Eye In The Sky - 2015 film I had not seen before but I was captivated by the story. On checking the full credits there was no direct reference to any advisory role (unless it came under general thanks).

The insight to the COBRA machinations was fascinating, to say the least and I wondered if the whole film was just down to fiction in that respect. Alan Rickman's last film and a superb performance by him.

I shall look regularly for decent films to watch on Saturdays in future ;)

[tiggerblue10]

I've started watching Dahmer on Netflix. Its the story of Jeffrey Dahmer, the serial killer. I know it's morbid but I find things like this fascinating.

I'm not really into talent shows.

[pastafreak]

I'll admit to watching strictly as it's pure escapism.
When there are documentaries about early civilizations, archaeology, or ones like A House Through Time*, I'll definitely tune in.
*I'd seen part 1 of series 4 last week, and can't for the life of me find what night it was. If anyone knows...help!

[Ken4155]

Watched Eye In The Sky a few years back. Edge of the seat stuff though nothing really happens.

Tigger, daughter's been on about Dahmer just this afternoon. She said she had a bit of trouble getting into it for the first episode or two but them thoroughly enjoyed it. If 'enjoyed' is the right word to use given the subject matter. She couldn't believe the stupidity of the police.

[Ken4155]

Forgot to add, if you chained me to a chair, pinned my eyelids open and sat me in front of the tv while Strictly was on, i'd chew through my own hands to escape:-J

6.8M people watched this year's strictly opener - down from 7.9M last year.

[weecalf]

So many people like it so let’s enjoy it Eh

[choux]

Ken, I found it totally absorbing. Did you not find yourself saying fire/don't fire? The reactions, procrastination and side-changing of the politicians was something else.

[choux]

weecalf, I am more than happy for you to enjoy it. I wouldn't waste electricity watching it - just a difference of opinions :)

[Ken4155]

Not stopping you from enjoying it weecalf. One man's meat and all that.

Choux, without giving any spoilers away, i did find myself willing the drone operator not to fire at a certain point in the film. Excellent film, imho.

[choux]

pasta:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001043c/a-house-through-time-series-4-episode-4

[weecalf]

Just happy for other people to enjoy it .I like a good Who dun it ,pity they have to ruin it with the title .

[choux]

I had the opposite reaction, throughout that section Ken. At least the film did allow for us to hold our own view:)

[tiggerblue10]

I'm just got my dinner which probably isn't a good idea when watching Dahmer!!

[choux]

weeccalf, I am entitled to my opinion and I think some others share it.
Just think of it as the other side of the coin :)

[Hopkirk]

Was Guy Gibson's dog in the film, Choux?

I expect it has been cut out.

[choux]

Hoppy, the dog survived the editing room floor, only his name got chopped.

[weecalf]

I don’t watch it ,never have never will but lots of people enjoy it I’m told

[ducksie]

I watched the Diana Dors documentary, I'm one that doesn't like strictly, but know many enjoy it

[New Judge]

I turned the telly on to set up a recording just before going out last night and was unfortunate enough to catch "Strictly Come Dancing" just as the runners and riders were being introduced. The first couple I saw was a woman who was around four feet shorter than her male partner. Then two women in boiler suits (one who appeared to have eaten all the pies). And then two blokes. I didn't see Victor Sylvester ("slow, slow, quick-quick, slow" was his catchphrase).

Fortunately, I'd booked a table at my favourite Chinese restaurant.

[davebro]

I used to (secretly) enjoy "Come Dancing" & "Strictly Ballroom" was a good watch.

This current charade - wouldn't watch it if you paid me.

[pastafreak]

TBH...I just would like uninterrupted dancing and never mind all the chatter.