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Tank

#90
February 24, 2012, 05:37:18 PM
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

Crow

#91
February 29, 2012, 06:06:32 PM
Retired member.

Amicale

#92
February 29, 2012, 08:34:23 PM
Shows I watch regularly:

- Big Bang Theory
- Extreme Makeover Home Edition ('move that bus!')
- Undercover Boss
- TLC or Discovery channel (willing to give nearly anything on those channels a go)
- Mike&Molly (cop meets 4th grade teacher at a meeting of overeaters anonymous, LOL)
- Documentaries, science specials, nature specials, biopics/historical movies -- I'd give any of these a go, were they on
- America's Funniest Videos

That's about it, really. I'm more a movie and book person, but if I'm going to watch TV, I'd prefer to either learn something or laugh, or connect with others' stories on an emotional level... cause I'm girly like that.  :P



"Our lives are not our own. From womb to tomb we are bound to others. By every crime and act of kindness we birth our future." - Cloud Atlas

"To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is to never die." -Carl Sagan

Buddy

#93
March 01, 2012, 12:32:00 AM
X-Files. My brother got me into it.
Strange but not a stranger<br /><br />I love my car more than I love most people.

Tank

#94
March 01, 2012, 01:49:40 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 01, 2012, 12:32:00 AM
X-Files. My brother got me into it.
It's like a Chinese meal, fills you up quick but ultimately unsatisfying. Be warned, if you think the 'truth is out there' they never actually find it!
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

Buddy

#95
March 01, 2012, 02:15:27 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 01, 2012, 01:49:40 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 01, 2012, 12:32:00 AM
X-Files. My brother got me into it.
It's like a Chinese meal, fills you up quick but ultimately unsatisfying. Be warned, if you think the 'truth is out there' they never actually find it!

I've noticed that, like how the real bad guy usually gets away. It's one of the reasons I like it so much.
Strange but not a stranger<br /><br />I love my car more than I love most people.

Tank

#96
March 01, 2012, 02:18:00 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 01, 2012, 02:15:27 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 01, 2012, 01:49:40 PM
Quote from: Budhorse4 on March 01, 2012, 12:32:00 AM
X-Files. My brother got me into it.
It's like a Chinese meal, fills you up quick but ultimately unsatisfying. Be warned, if you think the 'truth is out there' they never actually find it!

I've noticed that, like how the real bad guy usually gets away. It's one of the reasons I like it so much.
Yep, he ALWAYS gets away, forever! and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever and ever...
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

Crow

#97
March 01, 2012, 03:51:51 PM
TED - Theo Jansen creates new creatures

Did any one watch Homeland?
Retired member.

Tank

#98
March 01, 2012, 03:54:40 PM
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

Crow

#99
March 01, 2012, 03:56:35 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 01, 2012, 03:54:40 PM
Quote from: Crow on March 01, 2012, 03:51:51 PM
TED - Theo Jansen creates new creatures

Did any one watch Homeland?
No. Any good?

The final episode is one of the most intense bits of TV I have ever watched, I highly recommend it.
Retired member.

Tank

#100
March 01, 2012, 03:57:17 PM
Quote from: Crow on March 01, 2012, 03:56:35 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 01, 2012, 03:54:40 PM
Quote from: Crow on March 01, 2012, 03:51:51 PM
TED - Theo Jansen creates new creatures

Did any one watch Homeland?
No. Any good?

The final episode is one of the most intense bits of TV I have ever watched, I highly recommend it.
I shall look in up on the BBC iPlayer.
If religions were TV channels atheism is turning the TV off.
"Religion is a culture of faith; science is a culture of doubt." ― Richard P. Feynman
'It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.' - Terry Pratchett
Remember, your inability to grasp science is not a valid argument against it.

Crow

#101
March 18, 2012, 07:53:42 PM
I just watched "I Saw The Devil" and its fantastic. If you like revenge films or South Korean cinema then you will really enjoy it.
Retired member.

ThinkAnarchy

#102
March 18, 2012, 08:43:57 PM
-Big Bang Theory (I just started a couple weeks ago and currently on season 4)
       -I kind of hate the show, because I see to much of myself in Sheldon. The neurotic aspects of his character at least.
-Always Sunny
-Modern Family
-Archer
-Californication
      - Like Big Bang, it isn't great, but it is entertaining.
-Project Runway
-Top Chef
-Bar Rescue
-South Park
-Bobs Burgers
-30 Rock

The above are in no particular order, but they are the show's I watch weekly, or simply watch regularly to catch up.
"He that displays too often his wife and his wallet is in danger of having both of them borrowed." -Ben Franklin

"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." -credited to Franklin, but not sure.

Amicale

#103
March 30, 2012, 02:17:34 AM
I've been watching Big Bang Theory, American Idol, Two and a Half Men (old with Sheen and new with Kutcher, prefer Sheen better for some reason), America's Funniest Videos reruns... and the odd episode of Property Virgins or Househunters on HGTV.


"Our lives are not our own. From womb to tomb we are bound to others. By every crime and act of kindness we birth our future." - Cloud Atlas

"To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is to never die." -Carl Sagan

The Magic Pudding

#104
April 08, 2012, 05:42:37 AM Last Edit: April 08, 2012, 08:51:43 AM by The Magic Pudding
I just watched the 1964 movie Becket.

QuoteThe tale of Thomas Becket has had many incarnations over time. T.S. Eliot's 'Murder in the Cathedral' is but the most recent acclaimed literary treatment; each revisitation seems to draw new elements forth from the story. Edward Anhalt won the Oscar for best screenplay (adapted from other material) for this film. This film shows Henry and Thomas Becket roughly equal in age (at variance from history, for in this time the age difference of 15 years is practically a generational difference). Becket is shown as being a guide to Henry, but less from a master/pupil standpoint as it is a clever diplomatic with a utilitarian and almost Machiavellian sense about him. Henry is presented as coarse and unrefined, uneducated and in need of assistance, but historically this is unlikely.

The movie has Becket as Archbishop objecting to a priest being subject to the law for rape.  The church had the right to deal with their own and wanted it kept that way.  Sounds outrageous from a modern perspective.  I suppose as church and crown shared rights to use and control people like livestock its understandable.

You have Richard Burton wandering about talking to god asking questions, probably imagining answers.  Ye this kind of thing is common but it still looks crazy to me.

The idea expressed that the church has the power to excommunicate someone and that damns their sole soul seems extremely repulsive to me.  The church speaks for god, if you do something against them you act against god.  Very convenient that.

I did enjoy the movie, Peter O'Toole overacts a bit at times but he's pretty cool.


Edited 'cause BooksCatsEtc was making fun of my misuse of words.
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