Off Topic Thread 5.0

Dave_The_Sheep

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120524002#Comment_120524002

Alien 3 is severely underrated. Though that does seem to be changing a little in the Alien community - such as it is - these days, it's slowly being taken more seriously. It's not as good as the first two, that's for sure, but it's still a well set, very atmospheric and very-much-in-tune-with-the-first-film film, even if the pacing is dodgy and dialogue occasionally ropey. Personally really enjoy it.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120526245#Comment_120526245

Alien 3 was dire. It was a passible monster / horror flick as a standalone but it wasted everything that had come before. To have Aliens as your platform and to go on and make Alien 3 is one of the great cinematic sins. I know there was a lot studio interference but it was a hugely wasted opportunity to close out what could and should have been one of movies great trilogies.

The dross that followed (resurrection / AvP) aren't worth mentioning. Didn't like either of the recent Ridley Scott movies for the same reason - fine by themselves but detracted from the original movies.

Paul Smeenus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120526395#Comment_120526395

Agreed - the last two were all over the shop.

The extended Aliens wasn't nearly as bad as I remember. Still prefer the theatrical version but the colony sequence wasn't nearly as long as I remembered, and that was my major issue. The fight between Ripley in the loader suit and the Queens seemed a bit longer, more deliberate, with them circing each other.

Anyway, great to see both on the big screen.

Former Former Former

Alien Covenant was an absolute car crash, truly awful.

kuang1

It's been out for a while, but only just got round to watching Blackbird.

One of THE best shows I've ever watched. Brilliantly done. 6 episodes makes it neat too.

Taron Egerton is painfully physically built for this role. I mean fair play to him for doing whatever he needed to do to achieve that physique, but it's a bit cringe at times.

But that's the only (and barely a) negative imo.

Paul Walter Houser was an actor I wasn't familiar with before this show. But what a performance as Larry Hall.

If you like a dark, based-on-reality, serial killer show, this won't disappoint.

ClanofLams

Is there a reason why it’s hard to sign in on mobile these days? Thought it was just a bug to be fixed but been happening for weeks now.

Also what is with the ads taking up half the page on mobile? Site nearly becoming a spam site.

stephen_n

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120631444#Comment_120631444

Got to keep the lights on but in the end will drive down traffic. It’s almost unusable with the ads.

Neil3030

It's awful. You're half way through typing a reply and it jumps half-way up the screen.

hold my beer

Use an adblocker and it's fine

stephen_n

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120632481#Comment_120632481

Yep that worked, downloaded a free one for iPhones and like cilit bang….

Dubinusa

I don't really ever watch football but, I've been watching some highlights. The big forward at Man City is really good.

All Manchester F.A cup final! I think Utd take the spoils.

Clegg

Luton Town promoted to the Premier League. Their stadium is slightly bigger than Richmond Park in Inchicore. Looks like it as well.

https://twitter.com/LutonTown/status/1662534933657669633?t=h-85ZlfPHAAdvbsdPXkRZw&s=09

stephen_n

Fairly hemmed in, no room for expansion.

Buer

They've been working on moving to a bigger ground for years. Has been pushed back a few times but currently looking like they'll be in their new ground in 2-3 years (have secured the site and planning a few years ago).

Dubinusa

Leeds relegated! Noooo

Neil3030

Tiger and Rory's respective press releases should be 🔥🔥🔥.....

Brief_Lives

It struck me while driving through limerick city yesterday, there are a lot more clare jerseys hanging from the windows, than limerick jerseys, in preparation for todays Munster final.

Come on Limerick, get the supportive thumb out..!

pickarooney

Couple of cracking games this weekend

Clegg

I know we don't talk politics in this thread, but would like to say how grateful I am to Michael D Higgins for speaking out about the stories planted in the media by our politicians and assorted hacks about Ireland's stance on neutrality.

Feels like in recent months there has been a concerted effort yo manufacture public consent for dropping our triple lock policy. Someone in a public position and who is respected needed to talk about it.

Wont drift into Irish politics but the implosion of right wing populism next door is entertaining.

ersatz

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120732130#Comment_120732130

Yeah, big push from certain quarters to soften up people for a NATO push. The argument is pathetic tho’. People should feel guilty for not spending a fortune on weapons. Not sure how well that’s going down with people who can’t afford to buy a house!

Dubinusa

On a different topic, I decided to give stranger things a look! Consider me enthralled.

Podge_irl

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120751880#Comment_120751880

Ah Stranger Things is amazing. Its a massive gut punch of nostalgia while also being a great story.

Dubinusa

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120751888#Comment_120751888

Indeed! The lack of technology is great. Television as big as a small fridge, lol. Telephone mounted on the wall.

Brief_Lives

yea series 1 is ground breaking... series 3 is good too... half of series 4....

Dubinusa

I'm really a Deadwood, Peaky Blinders type of lad but, this show is very good. So far.

Yeah_Right

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120752125#Comment_120752125

Wait till you get to the Metallica scene. Awesome!! One of the best bits of television ever. I actually cheered when I first saw it. My wife walked into the room to see what was going on and came to the conclusion she had married an idiot 😂

swiwi_

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120751888#Comment_120751888

Was rubbish after the first couple of seasons once they decided to start tackling social issues. Needed to leave it at sci-fi 80s nostalgia without complicating things.

pickarooney

I kind of liked the first season, then gave up. The kids convinced me to watch the rest of it.

Dubinusa

Just finished season 2!