OT: Art, Music, Literature, Media, Teachers & More!! - Part 3

[brackdan70]

Wicked part 2 solid.
I might have to read the book.

[Ed Pinkney]

First 4 episodes of the final season of Stranger Things drop tonight at 8pm Eastern on Netflix. Woot woot.

Volume 1/first four episodes was pretty solid I thought. Set things up well for the remaining episodes.

Spoiler:

Ending the final episode by turning Will into a bad ass was pretty cool.

[Tatumfor2]

Anyone tried Future Man? It's on Netflix in Canada and I think Hulu in the US. I haven't laughed so much in a long time! It's ridiculous, but in the best way. I was hooked after the Last Star Fighter reference!

[Shak_Celts]

I have been in love with Maxwell since the 90’s. The last 5 or so years, he looks like Tyler Perry to me, and it isn’t sitting right with my spirit!! I don’t understand because I’m not attracted to Tyler at all, yet Maxwell is a panty dropper! What is going on??!!!! I can’t unsee it!!! Look at one of Tyler’s movies where he wears a braided wig, then look at Maxwell when he braids the fro! Twinning!!! I’m traumatized!

(Not saying Tyler is ugly, but I think of him as just funny while Maxwell is sexy)


This is random asl, but I just saw a video that made me think about it. I need other people to see it and not be able to forget it!!

[Shak_Celts]

Wicked part 2 solid.
I might have to read the book.

Wicked jumped into my top 5 movie musicals. I have seen it 50-11 times, even watched other people’s first time seeing it, reactions.

For Good is really good to me, but there is no comparison IMO. I need to rewatch it a few times to be sure, but I think it is much further down my list. I loved Wicked, so I told myself going in to treat it as a separate but related thing, I know how sequels can be good, but mostly a step down.

I really enjoyed For Good because I didn’t compare them. Since I haven’t seen the play, but it’s so popular you basically know what’s going to happen without seeing it, I wasn’t surprised by anything. Had I not known, I would have been a little hurt about things not happening the way I wanted them to. Oh, I still deluded myself into believing Jon could change it to what I wanted, but when it didn’t happen, it wasn’t a surprise.

Spoiler:

I’m a Gelphie believer!! I’m even down for some Gliyeraba! The worst outcome was Gliyero or Fiyeraba! Boooooo! Hisssss!!!

[ryan in Maine]

I have been in love with Maxwell since the 90’s. The last 5 or so years, he looks like Tyler Perry to me, and it isn’t sitting right with my spirit!! I don’t understand because I’m not attracted to Tyler at all, yet Maxwell is a panty dropper! What is going on??!!!! I can’t unsee it!!! Look at one of Tyler’s movies where he wears a braided wig, then look at Maxwell when he braids the fro! Twinning!!! I’m traumatized!

(Not saying Tyler is ugly, but I think of him as just funny while Maxwell is sexy)

This is random asl, but I just saw a video that made me think about it. I need other people to see it and not be able to forget it!!

It's true I just looked lol

[brackdan70]

Wicked part 2 solid.
I might have to read the book.

Wicked jumped into my top 5 movie musicals. I have seen it 50-11 times, even watched other people’s first time seeing it, reactions.

For Good is really good to me, but there is no comparison IMO. I need to rewatch it a few times to be sure, but I think it is much further down my list. I loved Wicked, so I told myself going in to treat it as a separate but related thing, I know how sequels can be good, but mostly a step down.

I really enjoyed For Good because I didn’t compare them. Since I haven’t seen the play, but it’s so popular you basically know what’s going to happen without seeing it, I wasn’t surprised by anything. Had I not known, I would have been a little hurt about things not happening the way I wanted them to. Oh, I still deluded myself into believing Jon could change it to what I wanted, but when it didn’t happen, it wasn’t a surprise.

Spoiler:

I’m a Gelphie believer!! I’m even down for some Gliyeraba! The worst outcome was Gliyero or Fiyeraba! Boooooo! Hisssss!!!

I did like Wicked more as well. Legit tears at the end. For good was very good but I was definitely less moved. I am not a musical guy but really liked these.

[brackdan70]

Finished all of Absentia. This was a decent show. Good suspense and twists.

[watsonthedragon]

Anyone watch For All Mankind? I'm two episodes in and enjoying it so far.

[bucknersrevenge]

Anyone watch For All Mankind? I'm two episodes in and enjoying it so far.

Yeah good show. Found it a couple of years back. Interesting alternate take on history with some compelling drama. As a history teacher, I'm always intrigued by an alternate history plot. Try The Man in the High Castle on Prime if you like that.

[bisme37]

Anyone watch For All Mankind? I'm two episodes in and enjoying it so far.

Yeah good show. Found it a couple of years back. Interesting alternate take on history with some compelling drama. As a history teacher, I'm always intrigued by an alternate history plot. Try The Man in the High Castle on Prime if you like that.

I got into Man in the High Castle recently and just finished season 2. Really gripping, and also challenging in the sense that you find yourself rooting for characters you really don't want to root for but are the better of two evils. Excited to see how the series plays out.

For All Mankind is one of my faves. Is a new season ever coming out?

[canman1971]

"All Her Fault" is griping. Very suspenseful. Great cast as well.

[bucknersrevenge]

Anyone watch For All Mankind? I'm two episodes in and enjoying it so far.

Yeah good show. Found it a couple of years back. Interesting alternate take on history with some compelling drama. As a history teacher, I'm always intrigued by an alternate history plot. Try The Man in the High Castle on Prime if you like that.

I got into Man in the High Castle recently and just finished season 2. Really gripping, and also challenging in the sense that you find yourself rooting for characters you really don't want to root for but are the better of two evils. Excited to see how the series plays out.

For All Mankind is one of my faves. Is a new season ever coming out?

I thought that show was done.

[ryan in Maine]

Watch on YouTube

[brackdan70]

Should I bother with Trailer Park Boys? Watched an episode and was mildly amused, but also wondering if I could use my time better.

[Tatumfor2]

Should I bother with Trailer Park Boys? Watched an episode and was mildly amused, but also wondering if I could use my time better.

I never got into it. The humour didn't land with me.

[brackdan70]

Should I bother with Trailer Park Boys? Watched an episode and was mildly amused, but also wondering if I could use my time better.

I never got into it. The humour didn't land with me.

I can see that. Not sure it does with me either. 12 seasons so somebody apparently liked it.

[exculpatory]

I watched GLORY again for the first time in a decade.
Denzel as a rookie, Freeman, so powerful.

I could watch The Departed & Gladiator & Last of the Mohicans & The Town & Saving Private Ryan once a month.

[exculpatory]

https://www.ccjm.org/content/92/12/748

The CCJM is a very good journal.
I have always had a special interest in hypo or hyper any electrolyte overlapping with the nephrologists
As an endocrinologist, pituitary & adrenal disease have always been my thing - much much much less common disorders than what the average practicing endocrinologist sees all day T2DM, Obesity, Thyroid, & Osteoporosis.

PS The very existence of RFKJ & his beyond ignorant freak quacks who are steadily corrupting the CDC, the ACIP, & the FDA offends my heart & soul. I have dedicated my career to pure excellence & these scumbags are putting huge numbers of adults (and kids) at profound risk.

Thank G-d for the American College of Physicians!

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[sam_I_am]

Anyone watch For All Mankind? I'm two episodes in and enjoying it so far.

It’s a great show. Made by the same guy who did reboot of Battlestar Galactica and much of Star Trek Next Generation. The cast is great and the alternative history news is really well done.