Birdsforme's comments

Shōgun (2024) S1 E10
Birdsforme 2 points 22 hours ago.

This series more than did the book justice. The ending was excellent; powerful, realistic, sad and beautiful.

Christopher's Movie Matinee (1968)
Birdsforme 0 points yesterday.

This is awful! Those making the movie are totally disorganized. The young people not know what they want to say except to protest anything they might think of of the moment. They even argue with the cameraman as to how to make the film and keep changing up as to who is in charge. There is a random argument with a guy on the bus. This is mostly shots of a group of young people roaming around a city of which the residents are not happy with them loitering for days and nights without a purpose.

Inside The Hilton: Park Lane (2024)
Birdsforme 1 points 2 days ago.

I am not quite sure of the point of this series, unless one is in the hospitality industry and wants ideas about top hotels. I only watched one episode and it just seems like free advertising and P R for a hotel that hardly needs it.

De storm (2009)
Birdsforme 1 points 5 days ago.

Excellent film. Lots of action and drama from the start. Based on events and the flood of 1953.

De storm (2009)
Same Time, Next Year (1979)
Birdsforme 2 points 6 days ago.

A classic from way back then.

Hotel Chevalier (Short 2007) (2007)
Birdsforme 2 points 8 days ago.

Classic folk song by Peter Sarsdedt, 1969 ,plays in the background.

Shōgun (2024) S1 E9
Birdsforme 4 points 8 days ago.

Powerful episode.

The Truth (2020)
Birdsforme 3 points 11 days ago.

I enjoyed watching these great actors. I think I would have gotten more out of the story if I actually spoke French instead of reading some of the dialogue through subs.

The Good Doctor (2017) S7 E6
Birdsforme 1 points 14 days ago. (Contains Spoilers)

Kleenex and running shoes needed for this one, and so sad about Asher.. Even with the series ending, he will be missed for the remaining episodes.

Shōgun (2024) S1 E8
Birdsforme 2 points 15 days ago. (Contains Spoilers)

This episode, heartbreaking and enlightening.

Überraschungseier: Neues von Kuckuck und Co. (2018)
Birdsforme 2 points 16 days ago.

Where I live Brown Cowbirds are the parasite birds of the area. They endanger the songbirds nestlings. Strangely a Cowbird raised by a songbird will go with the Cowbird flocks when it matures.

Paul O'Grady's Great Elephant Adventure (2024) S1 E1
Birdsforme 2 points 16 days ago. (Contains Spoilers)

Must love elephants, and rescue dogs. Both are in the first episode along with an elephant hospital. Paul O Grady, the host of this show died in 2023. A good show for the whole family.

Hummingbirds: Jewelled Messengers (2012)
grasshopper rex 6 points 18 days ago.

Such extraordinary creatures. Spotting one always puts a smile on my face.

Birdsforme 4 points 17 days ago. (Contains Spoilers)

Thank you so much for this comment! I would have missed this great nature show without it. A favorite treat was seeing the Ruby throated hummers and facts I did not know about them. They are the only hummers that migrate to the area I live to breed from April through August.

Five Minutes of Heaven (2009)
Birdsforme 1 points 18 days ago. (Contains Spoilers)

Reality tv gained popularity in the early 2000s, but even with the sometimes producers greedy for melodrama, this premise was over the top. Its believable it would not work in these circumstances. The film was a good display of human nature with all the characters playing realistic parts.

Edmond (2006)
Birdsforme 2 points 19 days ago.

A warped twisted story done well by Mr. Macy and the other actors.

Resident Alien (2021) S3 E8
Birdsforme 2 points 20 days ago*.

This episode packed with all sorts of good and not very good stuff! Will be anxiously waiting for next season. This one went so fast!

The Good Doctor (2017) S7 E5
Alien 3 points 21 days ago*. (Contains Spoilers)

“An individual close to production confirmed to TheWrap that Noah Galvin (Asher) was indeed interested in pursuing other opportunities, which prompted the writers to craft an earlier exit for Asher.”

This will definitely create a domino effect of emotions. I wonder who will notify Asher’s father?
And poor Jerome! Well, this is the final season.

Birdsforme 1 points 21 days ago. (Contains Spoilers)

I did not know it was a willing exit for Gavin. Thanks for the head`s up. The only thing I actually liked about this episode was the Lenard Cohen song playing in the background as it was happening. I though they timed it well.

The Good Doctor (2017) S7 E5
Birdsforme 2 points 21 days ago. (Contains Spoilers)

Really? First the writers aggravate the viewers by scenes of bickering and budding in, then they kill off one of the regular characters. Worse episode I saw in this show. What happened to good writing of medical stories?

Shōgun (2024) S1 E7
Birdsforme 2 points 22 days ago. (Contains Spoilers)

I guess this would be considered having a very bad day! When things seem hopeless, consider what the book says, Excellent, but sad and distressing episode.

Code 8: Part II (2024)
Birdsforme 2 points 24 days ago.

Plenty of action, good acting but the story was scattered and choppy.

Breathe In (2013)
Birdsforme 3 points 26 days ago.

This year there was a film with the same subject called Miller`s Girl. It got lots of publicity and in my opinion was not very good. There is only so much one can do with the subject of an affair and only so many limited places it can go. This film showed up recently here and I never saw it before. Watching it, I think it was done exceptionally well.

Resident Alien (2021) S3 E7
Birdsforme 3 points 27 days ago. (Contains Spoilers)

Raring up for an explosive episode. Loved the image of the Mayor feeding birdseed to Sheriff Mike!

The Long Rider (2022)
Birdsforme 3 points 1 month ago. (Contains Spoilers)

Amateur documentary of the youngest guy to ever take a long ride and travel the distance he did. His first trip was from Canada to Brazil. On the downside, as well as he prepared for his trip he did not seem to prepare as well for the horses. Food and water were sometimes an issue and their were three accidents with the horses which from my perspective could have been avoided. He also did not get information ahead of time as to what was needed to cross borders with horses. Although most of the language was in English, there was some Spanish. The subs were tiny and difficult to read. An good film for those who love horses and adventure. it is an okay family movie with only a few curse words throughout the whole film.

The Gift (2001)
Birdsforme 4 points 1 month ago.

An older movie I never saw before. Seasoned actors with a story with lots of twists and turns. Very good and well worth a watch if you missed it like I did.

Carnivàle (2003)
ThinMan 6 points 1 month ago.

Oh my gosh! This series is one of our favourites! You’ve already mentioned the cast, but the story is even better! Highly addictive!

Birdsforme 4 points 1 month ago.

Just saw your comment. I loved this series when it came out. i would rearrange things so I did not miss an episode. Excellent cast and story. Anyone who did not see this, it is an excellent two season watch.

The Story of Us (1999)
Birdsforme 2 points 1 month ago.

Just found this looking around for movies. Even though it is 25 years old, it does not seem dated at all. Excellent actors doing a believable story. The funny is laugh out loud funny, and the sad and angry moments are intense. Worth a watch if you never saw it. I would not naturally pair Willis and Pfeiffer together, but they make it work really well.

The Good Doctor (2017) S7 E3
Birdsforme 1 points 1 month ago. (Contains Spoilers)

5 minutes would be too long for me to put up with that new student! Other than that it was a good episode.

Shōgun (2024) S1 E5
Birdsforme 2 points 1 month ago. (Contains Spoilers)

Amazing and dramatic episode. For special effects, I wonder how they created an earthquake!

All the Pretty Horses (2000)
Birdsforme 1 points 1 month ago.

Much better than the ratings reflect. Good acting, romance with action and all star actors in a timeless western.

There Will Be Blood (2008)
yellow_rose1 4 points 1 month ago.

This is such a great movie. Well worth a few watches imo. The acting is amazing and so is the cinematography. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would and I’ve been a Daniel fan forever and Paul has been a new love of mine for a few years now

Birdsforme 2 points 1 month ago.

Agreed!

Freud's Last Session (2024)
Birdsforme 1 points 1 month ago.

This film brings out some little known facts about Freud, his life and death, and his family. The film is mostly a discussion between Freud and C.S. Lewis. In reality, there is only speculation as to whether they ever met in real life, although Lewis was influenced by some of Freud`s views. The acting was superb.

The Ancient Woods (2021)
Birdsforme 2 points 1 month ago. (Contains Spoilers)

Since the one link available for this film kept chronically buffering, it took me two days to go through this film. The shooting of the insects, wildlife and birds took a tremendous amount of work, especially for the smaller creatures, Many of the creatures I was not familiar with, and have no knowledge of the country. It was fascinating to watch. Good film that takes the viewer having some patience to really appreciate how much time and work went into it.

Resident Alien (2021) S3 E5
Birdsforme 1 points 1 month ago. (Contains Spoilers)

Well, Harry will never get a job in a musical, but he could do a documentary for National Geographic on avian mating behavior.

The Ancient Woods (2021)
Alien 4 points 1 month ago.

This is a wonderful wildlife doc and without any distracting musical score. Just the sounds of nature.

Birdsforme 3 points 1 month ago.

Thanks for the comment. It brought my attention to this film I never heard of and look forward to watching.

Memory (2024)
Birdsforme 1 points 1 month ago. (Contains Spoilers)

Slow moving, but done well. A oftentimes grim story of the main character as well as those connected to her quietly clawing their way toward some sort of normal while being overwhelmed at each turn by more disfunction. From my perspective, the ending could only remain happy for the moment.

Shōgun (2024) S1 E4
Birdsforme 2 points 1 month ago. (Contains Spoilers)

I truly believe no one could have done that episode better. From respecting moss to gifts to war!

Das Signal (2024) S1 E1
Birdsforme 1 points 1 month ago.

First episode had quite a few similarities to Constellation

The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)
Boiler 1 points 1 month ago. (Contains Spoilers)

they blocked this in st. louis, the baptist church played a big role on it to not exist.
all based on speculation. awesome movie
was lucky though, my sister worked at a video store, got to see the VHS tape from the restricted under the counter rentals

Birdsforme 1 points 1 month ago.

I thought it was only the Catholic church that banned it. Guess I was wrong. Handy to have a sister working in a video store.

The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)
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Birdsforme 1 points 1 month ago.

No comment on the question. I think it was banned because of JC`s relationship with Mary. Ironically the early Catholic church allowed priests to marry and only changed the rules after the Church did not like all the money it had to shell out to the families of the priests.

The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)
Steppenwolf71 3 points 1 month ago.

Absolute Masterpiece! And, much more believable, if you ask me. Which, admittedly… you didn’t.

Birdsforme 3 points 1 month ago.

Saw this in a theater when it came out, and had to go through a picket line with people screaming it was Unchristian. I thought it was more believable too. I also thought people were overreacting and it was really not that controversial,

Halo (2022) S2 E6
Birdsforme 1 points 1 month ago. (Contains Spoilers)

Scriptwriters want a mini vacation. Take the ending and drag it into another episode and leave us with a cliffhanger. Really good drama up till the end.

Resident Alien (2021) S3 E4
Birdsforme 2 points 1 month ago.

Lots of fun scenes in this one, and a few surprises.

My Family and Other Animals (2005)
Birdsforme 2 points 1 month ago.

If anyone remembers the Durrells, this is more about their family. See Alien!s link in comments for the Durrells. I saw this as well as read all the books. Amazing story that was captured well in the series and specials.

Shōgun (2024) S1 E3
Birdsforme 4 points 1 month ago.

Exciting! and the last quarter was a really nice touch.

Playing God (2021)
Birdsforme 1 points 1 month ago.

Well worth a watch. Starts out as a comedy and turns to drama. A different perspective of Alan Tudyk`s talent

Spaceman (2024)
Birdsforme 1 points 1 month ago. (Contains Spoilers)

This was slower than watching drops of water. It was not very high budget. Poor spider didnt even have individual hairs.. it looked like felt. I was not thrilled to be watching a relationship psychoanalyses by a spider. It had a dream like quality, and maybe if I were actually high I would have enjoyed it more. Watching it made me restless. It felt like forever to go from start to finish. I honestly dont know how to rate this. Sandler was good at emotions, but I was expecting a science fiction story, not a drama about a relationship.

Spaceman (2024)
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Birdsforme 1 points 1 month ago.

You did warn me.

Spaceman (2024)
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Birdsforme 2 points 1 month ago.

LOL, say what you really think… I have been warned. Going to give it a try anyway.