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--- suggested_watchings [2020.03.22 21:24] – [Suggested Things to Watch] Steve Isenberg
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+Last modified: 4/5/2020 2:45pm
-Collected from emails going on the list, these are movies, TV shows, series available on NetFlix, Amazon Prime Video, and elsewhere, either for free (after subscription) or at cost.  For TV Channel alternatives, visit [[catv_alternatives|this page I prepared on this wiki]]
+The Cary Library has a list of many things available free, see [[https://www.carylibrary.org/collections-resources/caryhome]].  Community librarian Christine Muir is discussing this and other resources to the Lexington Computer and Technology Group (LCTG) on Wednesday April 8, 2020.  Her presentation will be recorded and a link to it placed on the [[lexingtoncomputergroup|LCTG page]] shortly afterwards.
+The following information has been collected from emails going on the list, these are movies, TV shows, series available on NetFlix, Amazon Prime Video, and elsewhere, either for free (after subscription) or at cost.  See also [[catv_alternatives|Steve's TV channel alternatives page]] and the  [[https://www.carylibrary.org/collections-resources/caryhome|Cary Library page]].
 This started when someone asked for suggestions for "binge worth programs" with a preference for nonviolent.  Crediting person suggesting ahead of each list; including suggester's comments in ( ); including my comments in [ ] )
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 ===[David Kluchman]===
 //note some of these contain violence, David has indicated this in his notes//
-  * Ozark (Netflix. Season 3 coming Friday.Jason Bateman, minor violence, but threat of it is at heart)
+  * Ozark (Netflix. Season 3 released 3/27/20. Jason Bateman, minor violence, but threat of it is at heart)
   * Sex Education (British, in Netflix, sweet, funny, not violent). 14+
   * Better Call Saul (threatening, but not a ton of actual violence especially compared to Breaking Bad, currently finishing last season on AMC, older episodes in Netflix,)
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   * Transparent (Amazon, drama/comedy)
   * Black Mirror (sort of a 21st century Twilight Zone, darkish)
-  * Legion (It is the most surreal thing I have ever seen in main stream tv.  Very interesting though imho((In My Humble Opinion)).)
+  * Legion (It is the most surreal thing I have ever seen in main stream tv.  Very interesting though imho((In My Humble Opinion)).)\\ [Paul Smith] adds: Legion was great! Aubrey Plaza is always worth watching and she definitely didn't disappoint here. Jean Smart too! For sure it is not for everyone. Creepy, confusing, but a fun trip (in all senses of the word).
+David has an extended list, you may access it at [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T0D1_JslaHAIZbcbDwE_9qgMgMpdH_51kC0QLrBLzFQ/]]
 ===[Diane Davidson]===
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 ===[Donnah Nickerson-Reti]===
   * MET Opera and Playbill free streaming
-  * And if you want a really , really fun time ----
+  * And if you want a really, really fun time ----
     * This Mike Douglas interview of Moe Howard is incredible   [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFeeLaWakAw]]
     * This Dick Cavett one hour interview of Groucho Marx is amazing     [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VckmK-ZCpAU]]
-  * Stargate SG-1 (on Hulu)
+  * Stargate SG-1 (on Hulu)\\
 Has anyone noticed a theme of violence and power struggle running through the recommended TV watchings? Where are the comedies and fun films/shows?  Here are some good suggestions,
   * Donnah
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 ===[George Cross]===
-  * https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/stage-shows-musicals-opera-free-stream-online_51198.html (A list from the UK of plays & musicals to see on various streaming services, mostly on You Tube and Vimeo.  Have seen the excellent Lauren Gunderson I and You as well as the very disturbing Cyprus Avenue starring Stephen Rea.  This list was compiled in response to the West End blackout.)
+  * [[https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/stage-shows-musicals-opera-free-stream-online_51198.html]] (A list from the UK of plays & musicals to see on various streaming services, mostly on You Tube and Vimeo.  Have seen the excellent Lauren Gunderson I and You as well as the very disturbing Cyprus Avenue starring Stephen Rea.  This list was compiled in response to the West End blackout.)
 ===[Paul Smith]===
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   * Hunters (Amazon Prime)
     * //This I'm not sure about; we're watching it now. It's pretty violent and has a lot of Nazis in it so... but it also has great actors: Al Pacino, Carol Kane, Saul Rubinek. And it's set in the 1970's and they do a good job with the period / sets etc.//
+  * Legions (see note above under David Kluchman)
+  * Flight of the Conchords (HBO, also on Amazon Prime)
+    * //It's some years old but if you haven't seen it yet and you're looking for funny, sweet shows it's hard to do better than this. Jemaine Clement (also in Legion) and Bret McKenzie are fantastic, as is of course Rhys Darby and Kristen Schaal.//
+  * What We Do in the Shadows (both the movie and the TV series)
+    * //very funny, campy vampire stuff... kind of like The Office but with vampires. Hard to describe. The movie has Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi (recently from JoJo Rabbit). It's a bit darker than the TV show IIRC. The TV series (FX, Hulu) has different actors but is just as good: Jemaine and Taika are writing and they have some fantastic guest stars--Tilda Swinton! Season 2 starts April 15. Bat!//
 ===[Meg Muckenhoupt]===
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 ===[Steve Isenberg]===
 //my list, a work in progress//
-  * Outsourced (the movie not the TV show)
+  * Outsourced (the movie not the TV show, Amazon Prime [[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZFYX25W]])
   * What's Up Doc
   * Gumball Rally (an illegal car race from NYC to LA)
-  * Some Like It Hot
+  * Some Like It Hot (Amazon Prime [[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004778YJG]])
   * (Just about anything with Cary Grant)
+  * Scott & Bailey (British detective show, two women detectives, fast paced, good writing and character development. Amazon Prime [[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CGFZMC5]].)
+  * Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries
+  * Breaking Bad (lots of violence)
+  * Father Brown
+  * The Modern Miss Fisher (on Acorn)
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