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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2014 1:46:58 GMT -5
I am a serious documentary film nerd. Always looking for good suggestions to watch.
I recently watched the "180 Days" show about DC schools on PBS online. It was amazing and I think a GIANT part of poverty in this country.
I love the movie about the Toynbee tiles. I find those things amazing and wish I lived where they have been placed. Movie is called "Resurrect The Dead"
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Post by Virgil Showlion on Jun 19, 2014 6:04:27 GMT -5
We bought the first season of "Hoarders" and hence are trying to work our way through it. It leans towards the "reality TV" column, but it's essentially a documentary.
Also, the first season of a show called "Heroes of Cosplay" that documents the convention life of artists who 'cosplay', which is the art of dressing up as iconic characters from film, gaming, and pop culture. The show focuses on the crafting (or perhaps "construction" would be more apt) of the costumes and props, the culture surrounding the art, and competition.
I find the show fascinating because I can't imagine anything I'd rather do less, and yet here's a whole sub-culture of people passionately devoted to the craft. It's neat to be a fly on the wall in the lives of people whose passions differ so markedly from my own.
If you don't mind grainy video, there are hundreds of Natural Geographic and other animal documentaries free on YouTube. I enjoy watching those.
And iTunes is chok-a-blok full of documentaries of all kinds. Hundreds or even thousands of them on every topic under the sun. We recently rented "Blackfish" (about killer whales).
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Post by Cass on Jun 19, 2014 7:57:45 GMT -5
"Blackfish"is really good. I also liked "The Cove" and "Food Inc."
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Post by sheilaincali on Jun 19, 2014 9:45:58 GMT -5
DH is a documentary addict. He loves them. The next two he wants to watch are one about the Tiny House movement (which has us fascinated and is a direction we want to move in) and the one about Bill Watterson (Calvin and Hobbes creator) and why he quit doing the comic strip.
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Post by Cookies Galore on Jun 19, 2014 9:59:35 GMT -5
I am a serious documentary film nerd. Always looking for good suggestions to watch. I recently watched the "180 Days" show about DC schools on PBS online. It was amazing and I think a GIANT part of poverty in this country. I love the movie about the Toynbee tiles. I find those things amazing and wish I lived where they have been placed. Movie is called "Resurrect The Dead" I don't know anyone outside of some friends who are interested in Toynbee tiles! I work and play in Philly and I love finding tiles I haven't noticed before.
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Post by movingforward on Jun 19, 2014 10:02:33 GMT -5
"Schooled: The Price of College Sports" is pretty good. I recently watched "American Addict" about how doctors and pharmaceutical companies are pushing prescription drugs.
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Post by zibazinski on Jun 19, 2014 10:23:53 GMT -5
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Post by midjd on Jun 19, 2014 10:33:40 GMT -5
I liked the one - I think called Oxycontin Express - about the oxycodone boom and its effects on Appalachia. I think it was on Discovery or ID channel. I think they said that 80% of all oxycodone prescriptions originated from a 4-square-block area in south Florida. Since it was aired, I believe Florida's laws have since changed to eliminate a lot of the "pain management clinics," but it was a very interesting show.
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Post by Sam_2.0 on Jun 19, 2014 10:52:13 GMT -5
There was a mock-umentary awhile back that was showing the life of a professional burglar. DH found it on Netflix. It was so interesting! I was a bit sad to realize it was all fake, but I would still watch it again I like series. Right now we are watching House of Cards on Netflix. We also like Naked & Afraid and other reality shows. And of course it's baseball season so that's what we end up watching most evenings. Good thing the Royals are doing well for once in my life! Well, I guess they did win the World Series when I was a toddler, but I can't remember that.
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Post by movingforward on Jun 19, 2014 15:09:53 GMT -5
I just finished Season 2 of Orange is the New Black.
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Post by NoNamePerson on Jun 19, 2014 15:14:44 GMT -5
The Decades on NFLNetwork - been thru the 60,70 and on the 80's right now. Yeah I know not the intellectual thing but I love pro football and getting to see some of the old stuff is interesting. I also love just about any kind of nature show on PBS. Learn something new every day
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Post by giramomma on Jun 19, 2014 15:25:46 GMT -5
We just started watching Game of Thrones. Orange is the New Black and House of Cards is on my list to watch. We'll get to those in a few years. It took us 2 weeks to get through the 2nd disc (season 1, two episodes) of Game of Thrones.
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Post by midjd on Jun 19, 2014 15:26:21 GMT -5
Orange is the New Black is aaaaaaaaamazing! I'm so sad that we're done with Season 2 though.
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Post by moneymaven on Jun 19, 2014 15:28:13 GMT -5
I just started House of Cards when I finished season two of Orange is the new Black.
I also cannot wait for Sons of Anarchy to come back this fall. I am sort of obsessed with Charlie Hunnam.
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Post by movingforward on Jun 19, 2014 15:39:46 GMT -5
I have only watched a few episodes of Sons of Anarchy (maybe 6). I am still on the fence about it and there always seems to be something I want to watch more. Maybe I will watch a few more episodes this summer and see if it grows on me.
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Post by NoNamePerson on Jun 19, 2014 15:42:18 GMT -5
I envy you folks that can watch a series type show. I have the attention span of a gnat with most TV. So I don't keep up and lose interest fast. I have gotten a few series from the library and watch them then. Maybe I need a 12 step program to help me with this problem
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Jun 19, 2014 15:46:34 GMT -5
DH is a documentary addict. He loves them. The next two he wants to watch are one about the Tiny House movement (which has us fascinated and is a direction we want to move in) and the one about Bill Watterson (Calvin and Hobbes creator) and why he quit doing the comic strip. Is it sad that I didn't know this? I guess I moved out of mom's house around the time he quit and I was never a newspaper reader so I never realized it wasn't still going. Now I'm sad.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Jun 19, 2014 15:47:09 GMT -5
Nothing at the moment really, all the shows I watch are done till the fall. TURN on AMC just finished, I really hope that it comes back for another season.
I am waiting for True Blood to start but I am not sure if I am going to commit, the last season was utterly stupid and pissed me off enough that I don't really care how the show ends.
I need to watch Crossbones but never seem to find the time. DH DVR-ed it for me and watched it, now he's hooked. I'm already two episodes behind.
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Post by movingforward on Jun 19, 2014 15:59:55 GMT -5
Nothing at the moment really, all the shows I watch are done till the fall. TURN on AMC just finished, I really hope that it comes back for another season. I am waiting for True Blood to start but I am not sure if I am going to commit, the last season was utterly stupid and pissed me off enough that I don't really care how the show ends.I need to watch Crossbones but never seem to find the time. DH DVR-ed it for me and watched it, now he's hooked. I'm already two episodes behind. I am waiting for last season from the library. Season 5 got a little stupid IMO so I can imagine season 6 being utterly ridiculous. I am always a season behind on most stuff. I am tempted to just skip season 6 and go to my neighbor's house and watch the final season if it is really that stupid.
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Post by wyouser on Jun 19, 2014 16:25:10 GMT -5
I like documentaries, news, sci fi films, and do watch the Olympics and International soccer (WM right now) however when the grand kids arrive I lose all TV control and am forced to watch SpongeBob....Does anybody out there know anything an adult can take to stomach a few episodes of this at a time?
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Post by Cookies Galore on Jun 19, 2014 16:33:08 GMT -5
DH is a documentary addict. He loves them. The next two he wants to watch are one about the Tiny House movement (which has us fascinated and is a direction we want to move in) and the one about Bill Watterson (Calvin and Hobbes creator) and why he quit doing the comic strip. Is it sad that I didn't know this? I guess I moved out of mom's house around the time he quit and I was never a newspaper reader so I never realized it wasn't still going. Now I'm sad. YOU DIDN'T KNOW??!?!
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Post by Cookies Galore on Jun 19, 2014 16:35:52 GMT -5
I have only watched a few episodes of Sons of Anarchy (maybe 6). I am still on the fence about it and there always seems to be something I want to watch more. Maybe I will watch a few more episodes this summer and see if it grows on me. I think it took me midway through the first season to really get into. We binge watch on Prime/Netflix, still waiting for the most recent season to appear. We will typically watch three episodes in a row before we have to put on Too Cute. It can get intense!
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Jun 19, 2014 16:37:21 GMT -5
Is it sad that I didn't know this? I guess I moved out of mom's house around the time he quit and I was never a newspaper reader so I never realized it wasn't still going. Now I'm sad. YOU DIDN'T KNOW??!?! NO!!!!!!!!!!!! I live a newspaper free existence and I must have missed the extensive news coverage.
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Post by NoNamePerson on Jun 19, 2014 17:06:29 GMT -5
NO!!!!!!!!!!!! I live a newspaper free existence and I must have missed the extensive news coverage. Don't feel pee'd on CL. I just had to google to see who they were. Mind you I was one of those divorced people in the early 80's who spent their spare time sitting in bars picking up strangers - take note Nutty
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Post by Spellbound454 on Jun 19, 2014 17:21:07 GMT -5
I'm watching the World Cup in Rio Spain have gone out......and England have just been beaten by Uruguay......Waaaahhhhhhh They are some sad faces over here right now.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2014 17:42:57 GMT -5
I currently like Motive nd Orphan Black. Husband likes Longmire and I can watch that too.
Did you watch the doc, The Other F Word..? ... I liked that one. About aging punk musicians coming to Fatherhood.
Otherwise King Corn, Botany of Desire, ... I watch a lot of food docs...
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Post by moneymaven on Jun 19, 2014 17:44:04 GMT -5
I have only watched a few episodes of Sons of Anarchy (maybe 6). I am still on the fence about it and there always seems to be something I want to watch more. Maybe I will watch a few more episodes this summer and see if it grows on me. I think it took me midway through the first season to really get into. We binge watch on Prime/Netflix, still waiting for the most recent season to appear. We will typically watch three episodes in a row before we have to put on Too Cute. It can get intense! You won't even believe how intense season 6 gets.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Jun 19, 2014 18:02:21 GMT -5
My DH loves Justice and also Longmire. I've gotten caught up in the Good Wife, Scandal and Revenge. I don't have the attention span of a gnat, but I like programs that entertain me, not ones that want to teach me something.....drives DH nuts And when all else fails I watch QVC In the Kitchen with David.
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Post by Cookies Galore on Jun 19, 2014 19:31:54 GMT -5
I think it took me midway through the first season to really get into. We binge watch on Prime/Netflix, still waiting for the most recent season to appear. We will typically watch three episodes in a row before we have to put on Too Cute. It can get intense! You won't even believe how intense season 6 gets. I read spoilers every week but I still need to SEE it all!
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Post by midjd on Jun 19, 2014 19:52:37 GMT -5
SOA isn't even my favorite show, but I was seriously depressed for a few days after a primary character was killed (no spoiler, I hope - it was a couple of seasons ago).
I want to rewatch at least the last few seasons before the new season starts (I always forget what happened) but I cannot watch that episode again! I cried so much!
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