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8 hours ago, tired and hungry said:
Haha it's even funnier when you realize the younger Lee plays Captain America's "replacement" in the Falcon and Winter Soldier series
When I IMDB'd him to see why he looked familiar (besides looking like his dad), I was, "of course!"
And I hate to bring up another MCU reference, but while I wasn't surprised that Keiko was still alive in the Hollow Earth, it reminded me vaguely of Michelle Pfeiffer (can't remember her character's name) in the quantum realm.
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8 hours ago, Dobian said:
General shout-out that I think Alison has been a terrific replacement for Matt. I also see that they have toned down the comedy back to Mel and Sue level from the zaniness of when it was Matt and Noel, and the show is better for it.
I think that as much as I liked Noel and Sandy, I think I like Noel and Alison even more. She's delightful!
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9 hours ago, Prevailing Wind said:
I'm watching episode 4, the "green" village one. The American guy reminds me so much of "Selwyn Proctor*," I had to look him up to make sure it wasn't the same actor. It's not. This guy actually IS American.
*Selwyn Proctor - the stock broker husband in the episode where the so-called Book Club was investing and that handsome Jesse Birdsall played the pool cleaner. The one with the crazy wife of the doctor who was planning to live with Sir James. Oh, that episode was SO chock full of memorable stuff: "Darling Gerald", Ginny Sharp being killed in her own pool with an ashtray from The Feathers, Troy being offered an outrageous sum for his first issue "The Hawk" comic book, Joyce solving the puzzle of the letters being tossed into Mrs. Proctor's pool, Troy insulting Sir James' wallpaper, "Bookie's Daughter" being hissed by Marjorie Empson as she lay dying.
Market for Murder is one of my favorites! Rupert Vansittart has been in three Midsomer episodes (as well as showing up on Father Brown and Sister Boniface).
I knew I'd seen the actor playing the Texan before, so I IMDB'd him, and he was in The Mummy with Brendan Fraser. But I also thought he resembled Rupert V.
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On 12/9/2023 at 11:18 AM, stormy weather said:
I apologize as I'm really late to the party but I only got around to watch the finale today. I love Matty, his sense of humour is great, he's cute and he's a super nice person, but I honestly think Josh deserved to win.
While Paul and Prue were judging his cake it felt like someone had told them to be as critical as they could because Matty was the designated winner and that wouldn't be plausible if they praised Josh's cake too much, as he had vastly outdone Matty in both previous challenges on the episode. I understand "it all comes down to the flavour", but then they should've applied this rule also to the other challenges, where they complimented Josh several times for his flavours over Matty.
I don't like this mechanism that I see in many reality/competition shows where you're only as good as your last challenge, while everything you've done through the entire season is not taken into consideration in the least.
Oh well, it was still a good season and I'll watch anything Noel Fielding is in, so I I guess I can't complain.
I know I'm repeating myself, but Prue made it clear that Matty had the best bake on the eclairs. I've been watching the early seasons on the Roku channel, and in either the first or second season, Mary Berry was also talking about the bake of profiteroles (or at least something made with choux pastry, and made the same point that Prue was making - the exterior needs to be quite firm. Josh's and Dan's eclairs were too soft on the outside. They also loved at least one of Matty's flavors (out of two?) on the eclairs; I don't remember what they said about the other, so if nothing else, Matty and Josh were relatively even in the signature. Josh definitely won the technical, but it really did come down to the showstopper on this one.
And I really thought Josh was going to have this in the bag because he's been the most consistent of the three, and I liked Josh a lot, but if the win is based on the final episode, I think Matty's win is legit.
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On 12/1/2023 at 1:53 PM, Benji said:
Too funny ! And I thought I was the only one who needed subtitles ! For Dan, in particular.
Ha! I always have subtitles on too. Currently, I'm watching the early seasons on the Roku channel (thanks to whoever mentioned the early seasons were on there), and subtitles are not available, at least not that I can figure out.
I'd like to add, I find it so refreshing that Mary Berry has an equal say to Paul. I wish Prue did.
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22 hours ago, MMEButterfly said:
Season 24, 1, The Devil's Work, is back to classic Midsomer for me--a tangle of genetics, Barnaby's family involved, imaginative killings--it's all there.
I agree. I commented to my husband when it was over that it reminded me of classic MM episodes. Overall, I haven't loved the later seasons - the last couple of years as much, but I thought this was a good one, although I agree with the posters who commented on the horrific murder. (but again...classic Midsomer!)
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18 hours ago, kay1864 said:
I just re-watched the judging for Josh and Matty. Josh clearly won the signature eclairs, and of course aced the technical. I guess it all comes down to ONLY “how does the showstopper taste?” 🤔🧐
I don't think it was clear that he won the signature. Prue commented at least a couple of times (and I think during their final discussion as well) that Matty was the only one who nailed the bake on the eclairs. The exteriors on Josh's and Dan's were too soft.
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21 hours ago, mledawn said:
I haven’t felt like the writers have rammed the new character down our throats, she seems to fit in the fabric due to her history with the island and its residents.
It is a different vibe without Jimmy Perez (and Rhona) but the rest of the gang is still there and Temporary DI McIntosh is holding things down well.Even though I loved the character of Jimmy, I'm looking forward to the new season. Between Shetland and Slow Horses, both premiering Nov 29th, my husband and I feel like Christmas is coming early. :) (Not to mention Midsomer Murders on December 4!)
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22 hours ago, AZChristian said:
What Dan said when Josh won was, "Well done, you have been knocking on the door." There was nothing in that which indicated that he felt he was above any/everyone else. IMO, he was sincerely congratulating Josh for his having been judged Star Baker on that episode.
My husband and I chatted about why so many people seem to have a negative view of Dan. We both think that Dan must remind people of someone they don't like. We see self-deprecating humor, like when his wife wasn't home when he called to say he won Star Baker recently, he said "She must not have expected me to win this week." And then he laughed. And he has acknowledged on his less-successful weeks that he "might be going home."
I do think there was an additional comment that was more like "nipping at my heels" because I'm sure I'm remembering twice when he said something that just rubbed me the wrong way when someone else won Star Baker. It definitely made an impact on me because he was one of my favorites at the beginning. It's not that he reminds me of someone. However, that said, I do not think that Dan is a jerk, and I think he just has a very broad smile, - NOT a ****-eating grin. I agree that *all* the bakers, including him, have been super supportive of each other. I think last season's bakers are still my favorites, but I really do love this season's as well.
I've liked Matty since the first episode, and really didn't expect him to go this far, so I'm thrilled he has, but I also think this is Josh's to lose. In the first few episodes, maybe because there are still so many and he's so quiet, they didn't focus on him very much, but overall he's been the most consistent, and he really does meticulous work. I like him a lot.
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Maybe this has been posted, but I just saw that season 24 of MM is going to premier on Acorn on December 4th!
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17 hours ago, Ohiopirate02 said:
Lizzie from Season 12 has been recreating the technicals each week over on Tik-Tok. It took her 2 hours to make this one with her being able to research and plan before starting.
Okay, I've never really been tempted to download Tik-Tok, but this *really* tempts me!
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3 hours ago, BlackberryJam said:
@LlywelaI would love to have Troy or Jones back as the new DI. I don't want to get off topic, but I loved Lewis until Laurence Fox started opening his stupid gob. That guy is like the UK's response to the Charlie Sheen meltdown. Now I can't watch it.
I didn't know about the Barnaby name issue. I guess it makes sense, like Bergerac.
As long as they don't try to bring back Cully as a DI, I'm good!
It might be a good running joke to bring back Troy or Jones and have everyone refer to them as Gavin Barnaby or Ben Barnaby and say, "Well, the DI has always been Barnaby, so get used to it," or something.
I should do a rewatch of the entire series.
I knew there was a reason I stopped watching Lewis. I'm currently re-watching, but only in Season 2, and I was wondering why I ever stopped watching because I'm really enjoying it so far. But reading your comment rings a bell...like the reason I stopped watching had something to do with Laurence Fox. I actually watched 3 episodes of Morse recently, but by the third, I was over it. I just didn't like him, and it seemed like in those first three episodes, he was just really needy with regards to women.
And I am definitely in for Troy or Jones coming back as DI! I like John more than I used to, but I still am not a big fan of how he is in his first season.
Edited to add: I think my reasons had more to do with him (Laurence Fox) on the show...I liked him less and less, but I don't remember why.
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Can't wait to see it! I was disappointed when Douglas Henshaw decided not to return, but it should be interesting to see the new dynamic with Ashley Jensen and Tosh (and the other regulars). This is starting in the U.S. on the same date (or close) as season 3 of Slow Horses...my other favorite.
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15 hours ago, Danny Franks said:
I wish Cristy had gone instead of Saku. She's a drip, and a bland one, while Saku is a huge personality.
I love Saku, but she's been struggling these last few episodes, more than Christy it seems like. And it's supposed to be about the food. And I like Christy too. The editors definitely focus on the bigger personalities, like Saku. There were a few episodes near the beginning, where it seemed like we rarely saw Josh except for the judging, and he's been one of the most consistent there.
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10 hours ago, Irlandesa said:
It sounds so easy, but it never works out for me like that. Prue's recipe calls for 4 TB of thyme just for the cake.
Same for me! And that is a LOT of thyme.
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1 hour ago, peeayebee said:
Yes. He also came over to help Dana with her flower box.
I loved that. Alison is such a great addition.
I also loved when Saku kicked away the lemon. Just thinking about it cracks me up.
For me, I think I shouldn't have used the word arrogant, because I don't think Dan is arrogant. I still think he's a teeny bit smug at times, but he has done really well so maybe it's understandable, and I do think ALL of the bakers, including him, seem like genuinely nice people. I'm also one of those who really likes Christy. I just felt bad at her crying, not remotely annoyed because I doubt if she wanted to cry like that on national television. But we all react differently to the different bakers. Although it almost seems as if there is (appropriately so!) almost universal love for Saku! I've reached the point in the show where it's hard to see anyone leave. (I loved Dana)
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On 10/30/2023 at 4:17 PM, Ilovepie said:
Rowan's showstopper was hard to watch. I hate when that happens for these poor bakers that have worked so hard.
I agree! It doesn't matter who it is when something like this happens. I always gasp in horror because I hate to see it happen to any of them.
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18 hours ago, SnapHappy said:
He's really the only one I don't care much for. And I agree, the mock humility has gotten old. He knows he's good. He also thinks he's always good. And I don't care for that hubris. I liked him getting eclipsed by the others.....
Agree. I liked Dan a lot in the beginning, but not so much anymore. Has he gotten a handshake? I don't remember, but I hope not. Loved Christy getting one though! I like her.
I liked both Nicky and Rowan, but Rowan definitely seemed out of his depth, and maybe not..maybe he just struggles with the time element. Loved Nicky and will miss her and her Scottish accent.
Josh seems pretty consistently good, but we rarely see him until the presentations. Is he just so serious that he doesn't make good TV during the work time?
And I can't leave this without declaring my love for Saku. So adorable!
Edited to add: I really like all the bakers, exception being Dan and his arrogance. I was really hoping Dana would edge him out in the technical, as I really like her as well, but his pithivier was definitely poofier than hers. Matty (Mattie?) has been such a nice surprise, Tasha is also pretty consistently good. I am just really enjoying this season!
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5 hours ago, GHScorpiosRule said:
Saving Hastings from killing the guy his daughter was canoodling with, but not in love with, that would be Dr. Franklin, I get.
And on the show, it was the Doctor's wife, who set out to kill him with the poisoned coffee, and Hastings inadvertently "killed" her when he swung the credenza to find Othello. So I don't know how Norton was responsible for that?
Anyway, I'm not doubting or questioning that it wasn't faithful to the book.
I just didn't like how it ended or that he died alone. And that neither Ms. Lemon or Japp were there to say good-bye for real this time. Or George.
Like the previous poster, it's been years since I've watched the episode. I think I remember the book a little better, only because I've read it multiple times. If I remember correctly, in regards to the Dr's wife, Norton had been working on her as well, which was why she was trying to poison her husband. But yes, in Poirot's letter to Hastings, P tells H that he (Hastings) was the one who killed the Dr's wife by swinging the credenza around.
It's been so many years since I read the book, I imagine I was pretty devastated when it ended the way it did, so I totally get why you were upset with the ending.
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2 hours ago, dgpolo said:
Not sure what you mean by this? As far as I remember, and I haven't read the book in a while, this adaptation was pretty close to the book, at least as far as Poirot's actions are concerned. This is how Christie chose to end Poirot's career.
Hastings is pretty clueless most of the time and especially in this episode, I can understand at least -most- of Judith's actions.
Yes, it's been awhile since I've read Curtain, but it was pretty faithful to the book. Poirot explains (in a letter) to Hastings that since Norton didn't do the killings directly, there was no way to bring him to justice for the murders that he instigated, and since Poirot was basically dying anyway, he chose to bring him to justice in his own way.
As I recall, Hastings didn't decide not to poison his daughter's boyfriend, Poirot saved the man silently.
Yes, Poirot realized what was happening and drugged Hastings so he fell asleep and then Hastings was overwhelmingly relieved when he woke up and came to his senses!
Edited to add: From what I remember reading years ago, she wrote both Curtain and Sleeping Murder (the last Marple) years before they were published, with the intention that they be published posthumously, which they were.
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6 hours ago, shapeshifter said:
Meh, since the first aroma of The Ben Was Talking To The Cookie 🍪Theory wafted through these threads, Reddit, X Formerly Known As Twitter, and elsewhere, I suspected a huge, genuine spoiler had been leaked — which kind of ruined this episode’s reveal for me — which is why I try valiantly to avoid them.🫣😨😤
IDK. Maybe it was supposed to be obvious to the viewers?
I hadn't seen any of those spoilers, but when they replayed that scene last week, that was my immediate thought...he's talking to food.
No, I certainly don't talk to food, why do you ask? :D
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51 minutes ago, AgathaC said:
I haven’t watched any of those, so thank you for the warning! I did see Branagh’s MotOE. It was ok, but not great. To be honest, much as I adore Suchet, I didn’t care for his Orient Express. Too dark — figuratively and literally. It’s been a few years, but as I recall, there was a level of mental anguish for Poirot that I don’t recall in the book. Also, it was so dark, I really couldn’t keep track of the characters. That story has a lot of characters — all important — and that’s one area I think the Finney movie did well. Casting big stars made it easier to tell them all apart.
Anyway, I love Suchet (his travelogue about riding the real Orient Express was a lot of fun and a nice bit of travel porn) but some of the adaptions with him are not great. Cards on the Table comes to mind.
I really dislike when the overall film is too dark too see what's going on. It's been awhile since I've seen that version, but I do have a vague recollection that it was definitely dark. It's been even longer since I've read the book, but I think you're also right about some type of mental anguish that wasn't in the book.
And on a different note, I am now off to google his travelogue about riding the OE!
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7 hours ago, GHScorpiosRule said:
And I agree with @dgpolo-just because it has the name Poirot attached to it, doesn't mean it will BE a Poirot. So after the abomination of Murder on the Orient Express, Malkovich's The ABC Murders, I refuse to watch any more of Branagh's "Poirot" adaptations or Sarawhat'sherface's adaptations. It HURTS to not watch Rufus Sewell, but the actors in an Agatha Christie special indicated it was NOTHING like the source material. And I'm like, wot? And you're thrilled to have done it? WhatEVER!!!
Ugh, I watched several "Amazon Originals" Agatha Christie productions. I think all of them were different from the books. The ABC Murders, Ordeal by Innocence, and The Pale Horse. All of them were a waste of my time. If they make any more of them, I won't be watching. I'm a Branagh fan, but not in regards to his Hercule Poirot. David Suchet has spoiled me. There is no other Poirot.
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On 9/16/2023 at 6:01 AM, Spartan Girl said:
Well to be fair the most recent version of And Then There Were None was great if only because it was the one that had the balls to let Vera be as EVUL as she was in the novel.
The Agatha Christie Companion, which is a guide to all of her books actually says that the version where two of the characters survive came from Agatha Christie herself (when she adapted the book for the stage in 1943), because "she thought a romantic ending was more suitable for the stage." So most of the movies have used that version. I thought I remembered something about that, so I just looked it up. I'd forgotten though that the original title was incredibly offensive.
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Shetland - General Discussion
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Agree. It's one of the openings I never skip (along with CB Strike and Slow Horses).