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Watched first 3 episodes of Andor season 2. They're releasing them in batches of 3 with each batch being about a year of time or so. A couple plot lines tonally a little different but it works. Writing and acting on par with season 1.

Would highly recommend Andor for those who haven't seen it. Yes, it is Star Wars, but the writing and acting are unlike any Star Wars. Top notch.

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Just finished all 9. Kinda left ya hanging there...

If you liked Star Wars, you will like Andor though

There's 3 more episodes next week. Tony Gilroy (show runner) says it ends right where Rogue One begins.

I've recommended Andor to some non Star Wars people who have enjoyed it.

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There's 3 more episodes next week. Tony Gilroy (show runner) says it ends right where Rogue One begins.

I've recommended Andor to some non Star Wars people who have enjoyed it.

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I was wondering!

Just watched "Conclave". What a screwed up ending

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Just watched "Conclave". What a screwed up ending

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The ending what you took out of the Movie? Huh, I found several other items in that movie more interesting than the ending. I can care less about what happened at the end.

Now the establishing a Church in war torn and anti-Christian areas? That is interesting. The political discussions? How people can make mistakes and it doesn't define their life? The human nature aspect of being asked to be Pope. I thought Ralph Feines deserved an Oscar.

If you like Ralph Feines and want to think, Menu is very good and entertaining

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Just watched "Conclave". What a screwed up ending

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The ending what you took out of the Movie? Huh, I found several other items in that movie more interesting than the ending. I can care less about what happened at the end.

Now the establishing a Church in war torn and anti-Christian areas? That is interesting. The political discussions? How people can make mistakes and it doesn't define their life? The human nature aspect of being asked to be Pope. I thought Ralph Feines deserved an Oscar.

If you like Ralph Feines and want to think, Menu is very good and entertaining

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You really think a bunch of Cardinals would vote for someone the way they did prior to the reveal? You're not giving those guys much credit

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Just watched "Conclave". What a screwed up ending

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The ending what you took out of the Movie? Huh, I found several other items in that movie more interesting than the ending. I can care less about what happened at the end.



Now the establishing a Church in war torn and anti-Christian areas? That is interesting. The political discussions? How people can make mistakes and it doesn't define their life? The human nature aspect of being asked to be Pope. I thought Ralph Feines deserved an Oscar.

If you like Ralph Feines and want to think, Menu is very good and entertaining

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You really think a bunch of Cardinals would vote for someone the way they did prior to the reveal? You're not giving those guys much credit

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That is where you and I differ, I personally believe the vast majority of those that dedicate their lives to Church service are good at heart. The Lithgow's and the Italian in the movie are the outliers. The silent majority just want the best person. And when they rise, they will go with them. At least in the Catholic Church. I don't see the malice you do.

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Just watched "Conclave". What a screwed up ending

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The ending what you took out of the Movie? Huh, I found several other items in that movie more interesting than the ending. I can care less about what happened at the end.



Now the establishing a Church in war torn and anti-Christian areas? That is interesting. The political discussions? How people can make mistakes and it doesn't define their life? The human nature aspect of being asked to be Pope. I thought Ralph Feines deserved an Oscar.

If you like Ralph Feines and want to think, Menu is very good and entertaining

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You really think a bunch of Cardinals would vote for someone the way they did prior to the reveal? You're not giving those guys much credit

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That is where you and I differ, I personally believe the vast majority of those that dedicate their lives to Church service are good at heart. The Lithgow's and the Italian in the movie are the outliers. The silent majority just want the best person. And when they rise, they will go with them. At least in the Catholic Church. I don't see the malice you do.

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I don't think we can go any further without giving it the story away. We don't do that on this thread.

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Just watched "Conclave". What a screwed up ending

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The ending what you took out of the Movie? Huh, I found several other items in that movie more interesting than the ending. I can care less about what happened at the end.



Now the establishing a Church in war torn and anti-Christian areas? That is interesting. The political discussions? How people can make mistakes and it doesn't define their life? The human nature aspect of being asked to be Pope. I thought Ralph Feines deserved an Oscar.

If you like Ralph Feines and want to think, Menu is very good and entertaining

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You really think a bunch of Cardinals would vote for someone the way they did prior to the reveal? You're not giving those guys much credit

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That is where you and I differ, I personally believe the vast majority of those that dedicate their lives to Church service are good at heart. The Lithgow's and the Italian in the movie are the outliers. The silent majority just want the best person. And when they rise, they will go with them. At least in the Catholic Church. I don't see the malice you do.

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I don't think we can go any further without giving it the story away. We don't do that on this thread.

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Just watched "Conclave". What a screwed up ending

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The ending what you took out of the Movie? Huh, I found several other items in that movie more interesting than the ending. I can care less about what happened at the end.



Now the establishing a Church in war torn and anti-Christian areas? That is interesting. The political discussions? How people can make mistakes and it doesn't define their life? The human nature aspect of being asked to be Pope. I thought Ralph Feines deserved an Oscar.

If you like Ralph Feines and want to think, Menu is very good and entertaining

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You really think a bunch of Cardinals would vote for someone the way they did prior to the reveal? You're not giving those guys much credit

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That is where you and I differ, I personally believe the vast majority of those that dedicate their lives to Church service are good at heart. The Lithgow's and the Italian in the movie are the outliers. The silent majority just want the best person. And when they rise, they will go with them. At least in the Catholic Church. I don't see the malice you do.

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I don't think we can go any further without giving it the story away. We don't do that on this thread.

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Gotcha
Sorry

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Just watched "Conclave". What a screwed up ending

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The ending what you took out of the Movie? Huh, I found several other items in that movie more interesting than the ending. I can care less about what happened at the end.



Now the establishing a Church in war torn and anti-Christian areas? That is interesting. The political discussions? How people can make mistakes and it doesn't define their life? The human nature aspect of being asked to be Pope. I thought Ralph Feines deserved an Oscar.

If you like Ralph Feines and want to think, Menu is very good and entertaining

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You really think a bunch of Cardinals would vote for someone the way they did prior to the reveal? You're not giving those guys much credit

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That is where you and I differ, I personally believe the vast majority of those that dedicate their lives to Church service are good at heart. The Lithgow's and the Italian in the movie are the outliers. The silent majority just want the best person. And when they rise, they will go with them. At least in the Catholic Church. I don't see the malice you do.

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I don't think we can go any further without giving it the story away. We don't do that on this thread.

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Gotcha
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No worries

This should be a good one!

Survival is in the details. pic.twitter.com/i9mTwNdhfr

— Tom Cruise (@TomCruise) May 12, 2025

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"Foundation: - I remember reading the Asimov books as a kid, but I dont remember much I guess. It's okay but the books were better

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I think that series might be the most difficult sci-fi work ever to turn into movie/tv show.

Star Wars died a long time ago. Mandalorian might be the only thing worthy of that name since Episode IV, V, and III.

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"Foundation: - I remember reading the Asimov books as a kid, but I dont remember much I guess. It's okay but the books were better

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I think that series might be the most difficult sci-fi work ever to turn into movie/tv show.

Star Wars died a long time ago. Mandalorian might be the only thing worthy of that name since Episode IV, V, and III.

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Asimov was on a different plain of existence from everyone else, for sure. This is one of my favorite stories, one that always stuck with me https://sfshortstories.com/?p=1014

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This should be a good one!

Survival is in the details. pic.twitter.com/i9mTwNdhfr

— Tom Cruise (@TomCruise) May 12, 2025

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Gotta give him credit. That is not an easy step to take.

I found it tough in a stick of 50 with peer pressure working on me with a static cord.

After Andor Season 2, which concludes the series, the next major Star Wars project is the animated anthology series Star Wars: Visions Season 3, premiering on Disney+ on October 29, 2025. Additionally, the movie The Mandalorian & Grogu is scheduled for a theatrical release on May 22, 2026.

While there are no confirmed Andor spinoffs, the series is designed to lead directly into the events of Rogue One. Therefore, Rogue One is the next step in the Andor narrative timeline.

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There's 3 more episodes next week. Tony Gilroy (show runner) says it ends right where Rogue One begins.

I've recommended Andor to some non Star Wars people who have enjoyed it.

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Just finished it. Will be interesting to see how it morphs into an animated bit.That basically sucks. Live action is the only way to go, not cartoons

Animated? I haven't seen any Star Wars animation. I'm too old for that. Only animation I'll watch is Pixar level good with younger family members. No judgement to people into animated stuff but I just can't sit through it unless it something like Shrek or Toy Story.

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Animated? I haven't seen any Star Wars animation. I'm too old for that. Only animation I'll watch is Pixar level good with younger family members. No judgement to people into animated stuff but I just can't sit through it unless it something like Shrek or Toy Story.

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I'm with you on that. Tried to watch a Star Wars animated once. Very Japanese-looking, anime type. Not my cup of tea

Gangs of London S3 is out. Just starting it this evening. S1 was really good, S2 was okay. Hoping for a rebound season

Murderbot with Alexander Skarsgard. Lots of woke stuff in it. not sure why it needed to throw that in other than the fact that its a woke Apple project

"Interior Chinatown". Detective wannabe gets in over his head trying to be like his brother, Kung Fu Guy. who disappeared 12 years ago. On Hulu.

Kind of a comedy. But some fun for a rainy day...

I finished #Andor and I can confidently say that it isn’t only the best thing to come out of Star Wars since disney acquired it. It’s also one of the best shows of all time. The amount of detail that is given to every plot line and character is astonishing. A true masterpiece. pic.twitter.com/wWlCMw70NA

— ES 🌙 (@dinmurdock) May 14, 2025

Would agree with this. Beautifully shot, well written and acted, and a great attention to detail. Gilroy and company made the galaxy far far away seem much more real compared to recent Star Wars entries. An awkward dinner with the in-laws and planets having people with jobs and lives. The evil empire is also scary, not silly. The fighter spacecraft are loud and terrifying, stormtroopers are deadly when they aim, etc.

Off topic to the reply, but will give a yay or nay on the new Mission Impossible and whether it's worth the theater price. Seeing it Thursday.

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Would agree with this. Beautifully shot, well written and acted, and a great attention to detail. Gilroy and company made the galaxy far far away seem much more real compared to recent Star Wars entries. An awkward dinner with the in-laws and planets having people with jobs and lives. The evil empire is also scary, not silly. The fighter spacecraft are loud and terrifying, stormtroopers are deadly when they aim, etc.

Off topic to the reply, but will give a yay or nay on the new Mission Impossible and whether it's worth the theater price. Seeing it Thursday.

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Excellent!

Gotta say, Tom Cruise has turned out to be one real life badarse. He does all his own stunts. And he's 62!

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Would agree with this. Beautifully shot, well written and acted, and a great attention to detail. Gilroy and company made the galaxy far far away seem much more real compared to recent Star Wars entries. An awkward dinner with the in-laws and planets having people with jobs and lives. The evil empire is also scary, not silly. The fighter spacecraft are loud and terrifying, stormtroopers are deadly when they aim, etc.

Off topic to the reply, but will give a yay or nay on the new Mission Impossible and whether it's worth the theater price. Seeing it Thursday.

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great! They messed up Star Wars! Storm troopers can aim now!

Saw Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning

If you like the other MI movies then I'd recommend seeing in the theater for the big screen experience. It is long and the plot is secondary to the action, but I watch these for the action and bat**** crazy Tom Cruise delivers in that department.

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Saw Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning

If you like the other MI movies then I'd recommend seeing in the theater for the big screen experience. It is long and the plot is secondary to the action, but I watch these for the action and bat**** crazy Tom Cruise delivers in that department.

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Thanks. Will do!

'The Fountain of Youth' with John Karinski and Natalie Portman. Like an even less likely 'National Treasure'. Wait for it on HBO

this looks like fun. Great concept

Saw Thunderbolts last night. Best Marvel movie in a while. Felt like the vibe of the comics. Kind of fun. A bit outrageous. Did get a bit psychological in the middle but good story overall

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Saw Thunderbolts last night. Best Marvel movie in a while. Felt like the vibe of the comics. Kind of fun. A bit outrageous. Did get a bit psychological in the middle but good story overall

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Havent seen a good Marvel movie in years. Hopefully they found a better formula for this one. Thanks

I started watching Duster with Josh Holloway. It's fun for the 70s environment but kind of meh ... not helped by the fact that the two cops are of course a blek woman and Indian man facing anachronistic, George Floyd-era racism at ever turn.

Only have seen E1, gotta admit was well below expectations with J J Abrams associated with it