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what are you watching?

Nuremberg -

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oooo... that sounds good. Dad spent some time over there in WWII. He was a Navigator on a B24 that hit the ball bearing plants. Did two tours on DDay

If you have not seen .... check out Masters of the Air on Apple TV on WW2

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Can not get over how huge Russel Crowe is

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Yeah, i thought he did a great job. It was very interesting. The book on Kelley's findings studying these guys is fascinating.

Binged The Beast in Me with Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys. Pretty good ... predicable but still fun in a dark way.

Finished Stranger Things. Final season was definitely weakest in my opinion. They went all in on special effects and forgot about the story and dialogue. Not the worst ending to a tv show though

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Finished Stranger Things. Final season was definitely weakest in my opinion. They went all in on special effects and forgot about the story and dialogue. Not the worst ending to a tv show though

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I would have to agree with you. The kids werent cute anymore for sure. The curly headed guy looked like he was in his mid 20s

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Finished Stranger Things. Final season was definitely weakest in my opinion. They went all in on special effects and forgot about the story and dialogue. Not the worst ending to a tv show though

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I would have to agree with you. The kids werent cute anymore for sure. The curly headed guy looked like he was in his mid 20s

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I have no interest in the final season.

It's hard to land these complex, muti-national, multi-universe stories.

I think a lot of these start out with maybe half a season thought out but get so big they really don't have a way to tell a cohesive story for five seasons.

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Me too. Love this stuff

Just started watchin The Pitt. Interesting emergency medical drama. EXTREMLY fast paced. I'm 3 episodes in, so far so good

Together until the very end. Watch the final trailer for Greenland 2: Migration - only in theaters this Friday. Get tickets now.

— Greenland (@GreenlandMovie) January 5, 2026

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Last Kingdom is my favorite to date. Looking forward to this one.

The Pitt went full WOKE during S1. Okay with Lesbians, callous about abortions, trans acceptation, you name it

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The Pitt went full WOKE during S1. Okay with Lesbians, callous about abortions, trans acceptation, you name it

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Better be two good looking lesbians.

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The Pitt went full WOKE during S1. Okay with Lesbians, callous about abortions, trans acceptation, you name it

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Better be two good looking lesbians.

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'Night Manager' is back on Prime after a long hiatus. Still Tom Hiddleston back as the Night Mgr. Hugh Laurie was sent off to die badly at the hands of some bad Middle Easterners at the end of S1 back in 2016. Won't tell you if he somehow gets back into S2, but it's good and S3 is already in production.

Fun!

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They kept the same emotion for sure.

While I agree that this season of Landman is awful, I am enjoying the LWNJs losing their mind. Someone actually on ShaggyBevo accused Sheridan of being "political."

It's just the lack of self-awareness of these LWNJs that watch thousands of leftist-driven shows daily and lose their mind at an extremely mild moderate point.

Regardless, it's terrible and will be shocked if this does not end Sheridan's career. Not literally but his star definitely has faded - zero desire to engage in any other of his crap.

Anyone watched The Rip yet?

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Anyone watched The Rip yet?

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Nope. What is it about?

Not yet but Damon and Affleck went on Joe Rogan and talked about it. Sounds interesting and based on a true story.

Side note but they brought up some interesting points.

- Netflix instructs all their writers to write like no one is paying attention. Restate the plot 3-4x as it's unfolding. Hello new season of Stranger Things.

- When Damon was doing movies like Bourne. Action films typically had 3 major set pieces with rising tension to spring each set piece. The final being the grand finale epic. Netflix puts one in the first 5 minutes. Their algorithm says viewers will move on if not.

- with smaller screens they can save money shipping off background effects to East Asia for $2-3 an hour vs paying US or European graphics people big bucks like Christopher Nolan or Denis Villeneuve do. Average viewer doesn't really notice or simply doesn't care.

- Affleck discussed the math (I've also heard Vince Vaughn discuss this). Historically you shoot a $25M film, it's also marketed for $25M, and then you split proceeds with theaters so need to make $100M for a truly profitable film. DVDs allowed a second life for action and comedies to recoup anything not made during the box office run. This doesn't exist anymore. Filmmaking is in a new age and many still adjusting.

- Damon and Affleck both understand that for the average film goer a $20 ticket is expensive and you can pay $20 a month for an entire library of content and watch from home on an affordable large flat screen TV. This can allow for cheaper films to be made (technology is cheaper and less marketing spend) which can lead to more risk taking and less Avengers 17.

- Damon and Affleck started a production company and have implemented a bonus system for how the film performs to divvy out to the blue collar workers behind the cameras. Trying to keep quality people in the business and give well deserved recognition for people just as important to films as the people saying the lines.

Don't movie production in the U.S. have incredibly favorable tax structures, i.e. big difference between book profits and cash flow?

AI should revolutionize the movie industry - no real need for actors or crew - it can all be digitally created very quickly.

Tax credits are frequently sold to attract studios to shoot movies in certain areas or like Georgia build an entire industry.

I think people will still want actual people creating movies. AI will for sure help reduce cost and speed up post production.

Keep in mind the tax is primarily at the state & local level .... this is why California is not used like it once was

That is correct. Film and television credits come from states. Energy, affordable housing, environmental projects, etc can come from states and federal. California got cocky and Georgia and Chicago swooped in with nice incentives. Also doesn't hurt the blue collar side of the business that it's cheaper to live in the ATL suburbs and exurbs than LA so if talent goes out there it then also becomes easier to shoot there.

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Don't movie production in the U.S. have incredibly favorable tax structures, i.e. big difference between book profits and cash flow?

AI should revolutionize the movie industry - no real need for actors or crew - it can all be digitally created very quickly.

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Things are changing for sure. Not sure if AI will fully replace actors though. Not sure the public will accept it

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That is correct. Film and television credits come from states. Energy, affordable housing, environmental projects, etc can come from states and federal. California got cocky and Georgia and Chicago swooped in with nice incentives. Also doesn't hurt the blue collar side of the business that it's cheaper to live in the ATL suburbs and exurbs than LA so if talent goes out there it then also becomes easier to shoot there.

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We recently passed a bill in Texas worth many millions

Texas' 2025 film incentive efforts culminated in the passage of Senate Bill 22 (SB 22), significantly boosting the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program (TMIIIP) with $300 million per biennium (totaling $1.5 billion through 2035)**, increasing grant percentages, making smaller films eligible for more, and adding incentives for rural/faith-based/veteran-inclusive productions, creating a major long-term investment to attract film & TV.
Key Provisions of SB 22:

• Funding Increase: Boosts funding to $300 million per biennium (every two years) through 2035, a historic commitment.
• Expanded Grants: Increases the base grant percentage for qualified spending, with larger rebates (up to 25%) for projects spending $1.5 million or more.
• New Bonus Incentives: Adds extra percentages for shooting in rural areas, historic sites, or employing veterans (5% of crew), and for faith-based projects.
• Long-Term Stability: Guarantees funding for a decade, offering stability to producers.
• Effective Date: The program began accepting applications for projects starting after September 1, 2025.

Impact & Goals:

• Economic Growth: Aims to create jobs and drive significant economic returns for the state, with projections showing high ROI.
• "Texas is the New Hollywood": Aligns with efforts to make Texas a leading film and TV production hub, attracting major productions.

How to Apply:

• Producers must submit an inquiry through the Texas Film Commission's website and follow their online application process, detailing estimated Texas spending and project specifics

Looking to be housebound with the snow & ice predicted. need a good list

Night Mgr S2

What Else ?

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Looking to be housebound with the snow & ice predicted. need a good list

Night Mgr S2

What Else ?

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Just watched S1, E1 of the new House of Dragons:Sword series (HBO). I think it will be good, but E1 really just setup the story. Worth a watch though

Landman

Also 'Countdown'. with Texan Jensen Ackles. Written and produced by Texan (and Baylor grad) Derek Haas., on Prime

'Terminal List' with Chris Pratt on Prime

'Terminal List : Dark Wolf' with Chris Pratt on Prime

King and Conqueror' on Prime

'Ballard'. spinoff of Bosch, on Prime

'Fallout' on Prime

Oscar Nods
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Have no idea who some of these films are, but sharing in case you do'

Who will shine during Hollywood's biggest night? The nominees for the 98th Academy Awards have been revealed, and Sinners is taking the lead with a whopping 16 noms, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Micheal B. Jordan, Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Delroy Lindo, Best Directing for Ryan Coogler, and more.
One Battle After Another followed with 13 noms, including Best Picture, Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Teyana Taylor, and the Academy's newest category: Best Casting.
Check out the complete list below, and tune in on March 15 when the winners are announced.

• Recommended: Awards Leaderboard: Top Movies of 2025-2026
• Recommended: Rotten Tomatoes Predicts the 2026 Oscar Nominations

Best Picture
Bugonia
F1
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
The Secret Agent
Sentimental Value
Sinners
Train Dreams

Actor in a Leading Role
Timothe Chalamet, Marty Supreme
Leonardo DiCaprio, One Battle After Another
Ethan Hawke, Blue Moon
Michael B. Jordan, Sinners
Wagner Moura, The Secret Agent

Actress in a Leading Role
Jessie Buckley, Hamnet
Rose Byrne, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You
Kate Hudson, Song Sung Blue
Renate Reinsve, Sentimental Value
Emma Stone, Bugonia

Actress in a Supporting Role
Elle Fanning, Sentimental Value
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Sentimental Value
Amy Madigan, Weapons
Wunmi Mosaku, Sinners
Teyana Taylor, One Battle After Another

Actor in a Supporting Role
Benicio Del Toro, One Battle After Another
Jacob Elordi, Frankenstein
Delroy Lindo, Sinners
Sean Penn, One Battle After Another
Stellan Skarsgrd, Sentimental Value

Best Casting
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
The Secret Agent
Sinners

Animated Feature Film
Arco
Elio
KPop Demon Hunters
Little Amlie or the Character of Rain
Zootopia 2

Documentary Feature Film
The Alabama Solution
Come See Me in the Good Light
Cutting Through Rocks
Mr. Nobody Against Putin
The Perfect Neighbor

International Feature Film
The Secret Agent
It Was Just an Accident
Sentimental Value
Sirt
The Voice of Hind Rajab

Directing
Chlo Zhao, Hamnet
Josh Safdie, Marty Supreme
Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another
Joachim Trier, Sentimental Value
Ryan Coogler, Sinners

Cinematography
Frankenstein
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sentimental Value
Sinners

Writing (Original Screenplay)
Robert Kaplow, Blue Moon
Jafar Panahi & Script Collaborators, It Was Just an Accident
Ronald Bronstein & Josh Safdie, Marty Supreme
Joachim Trier & Eskil Vogt, Sentimental Value
Ryan Coogler, Sinners

Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
Will Tracy, Bugonia
Guillermo del Toro, Frankenstein
Chlo Zhao & Maggie O'Farrell, Hamnet
Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another
Clint Bentley & Greg Kwedar, Train Dreams

Film Editing
Stephen Mirrione, F1
Ronald Bronstein & Josh Safdie, Marty Supreme
Andy Jurgensen, One Battle After Another
Olivier Bugge Coutt, Sentimental Value
Michael Shawver, Sinners

Music (Original Song)
"Dear Me" from Diane Warren: Relentless
"Golden" from KPop Demon Hunters
"Highest 2 Lowest" from Highest 2 Lowest
"I Lied To You" from Sinners
"Sweet Dreams of Joy" from Viva Verdi!
"Train Dreams" from Train Dreams

Music (Original Score)
Bugonia
Frankenstein
Hamnet
One Battle After Another
Sinners

Sound
F1
Frankenstein
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Sirt

Production Design
Tamara Deverell, Frankenstein
Fiona Crombie, Hamnet
Jack Fisk, Marty Supreme
Florencia Martin, One Battle After Another
Hannah Beachler; Set Decoration: Monique Champagne, Sinners

Visual Effects
Avatar: Fire and Ash
F1
Jurassic World Rebirth
The Lost Bus
Sinners

Costume Design
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
Sinners

Makeup and Hairstyling
Frankenstein
Kokuho
Sinners
The Smashing Machine
The Ugly Stepsister

Best Animated Short
Butterfly
Forevergreen
The Girl Who Cried Pearls
Retirement Plan
The Three Sisters

Best Documentary Short
All the Empty Rooms
Armed Only With a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud
Children No More: "Were and Are Gone"
The Devil Is Busy
Perfectly a Strangeness

Best Live-Action Short
Butcher's Stain
A Friend of Dorothy
Jane Austen's Period Drama
The Singers
Two People Exchanging Saliva

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Looking to be housebound with the snow & ice predicted. need a good list

Night Mgr S2

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Brothers Sun is interesting. One of my favorites.

Fallout if you know the game, although even if you don't it has a good cast. Can't go wrong with Ella in jumpsuit. Very Quirky.