It's the Weekend...and Some want to Unwind...So a Recommend from DU/Netflix Group & Other Stuff!!

[KoKo]

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I'm now in the middle of this and want to recommend it again for "some DU'ers" who want "Union, Rights, History, Romance, Tech..." and a BREAK!

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"Titanic:Blood and Steel" Good Mini-Series re Labor Rights and Intrigue over Building Titanic....It's actually better than Downton Abby!
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Kind of cool..as it weaves in Workers Rights against JP Morgan Corporate Rights vs. the Engineer who did "Stress Test" of the "Plated & Rivets" that held Titanic Together and his crusade to try to get them to do better steel quality in the Plates and Rivets that held Titanic together and how "cheaper won" while Women's Suffrage and Workers Rights (Labor) were Raging in the Background.

It's a Heads Up for something "Some" of our more Progressive Dems would want to Watch Live on Netflix. This is from the DU Netflix Site so it's "APPROVED" by DU for posting...here in
General Discussion" ...I think.

RECOMMENDATION FROM OP in DU NETFLIX GROUP:

Titanic:Blood and Steel

COMMENTER:

"This is a 12 episode series, not about the voyage , but about the life and times of those people in Belfast, Ireland in that period leading to the commissioning of the Titanic.

"I finished 8 episodes, and we're still looking for more! Nicely done and the story is always varied due to problems with labor, religion and romance."

http://www.democraticunderground.com/11432466

[cherokeeprogressive]

1. "A Girl Walks Into A Bar". Saw it the other night and it was pretty funny.

Also "The Scapegoat" and one other British movie about a jewelry store robbery but damned if I can remember the name...

ETA: The other British movie is "Comes A Bright Day". Highly recommended.

[The Straight Story]

2. One of the movies these two are in (and Another Earth)

[BeyondGeography]

3. Adrift in Tokyo

Fine little Japanese road film of sorts, on foot in Tokyo:

[The Straight Story]

4. I dunno, Toyko Drift was ok, if you like cars....

[BeyondGeography]

8. Did something just get

lost in translation?

[The Straight Story]

9. I was thinking of this drift in tokyo

[BeyondGeography]

10. I know...just keeping the Tokyo theme going

[The Straight Story]

14. 30 seconds over Tokyo

[BeyondGeography]

15. Sonatine...don't try that can scene at home

[KoKo]

33. Will Check out!

[BeyondGeography]

35. Cool...Romantico is another Netflix great

A little heavy, but in the life-affirming manner. Recommend for the work week moreso than the weekend:

[The Straight Story]

5. Watching "When worlds collide" (Amazon) and Sharknado (The bay), no netflix

Also would suggest IP man, which was really quite good (even if you don't like martial arts movies, historical context and beautiful filming)

[KoKo]

7. Thanks!

[The Straight Story]

11. And I have to, again, recommend this (the ending...well that is a discussion itself)

[longship]

12. The 1951 version of "When Worlds Collide"?

That's the only one I know of.

Barbara Rush, Richard Derr, Lawrence Keating, and a bunch of bit players.

Actually not a bad movie for its day. Flawed by poorly vetted science, religious undertones, and some weak production values. Otherwise, it's okay. I like it.

It's also in color.

[The Straight Story]

13. Yep, it is on Amazon Prime (they have some good older flicks)

Great for an old sci-fi movie night!

[longship]

20. Didn't think they remade that one. nt

[KoKo]

22. Here on Amazon...although I'm not fond of them..Movies there

in the theme you are going, but I'd Check Netflix firs...if you are a subscriber:

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[The Straight Story]

30. A good look at some old movies:

[KoKo]

6. Some/Many of Us need a BREAK!...so thanks for the other stuff...go to DU Netflix

or other suggestions. I'm a Big Believer in Breaks for "Mental Health?" :shrug

But for some who loved "Old Romantic with Tech about Titanic and Workers Rights" my suggestion my appeal to them...is that many here would love "Titanic" and others might want to peruse the "DU Netflix Site Here" for other suggestions that would fit their own tastes in Media. STILL..there are folks on DU Netflix...who recommend some Very Cool Flix!

But, there's some good rec's on DU's Forum... listed below:


http://www.democraticunderground.com/11432466

[KoKo]

16. Kick for Weekend when we "think about" what we want to watch.........

[KoKo]

17. If ANYONE has some Good Progressive You Tubes...please post!

[KoKo]

18. The "Stuff of Nightmares"...but some "Carlin Videos"

http://guyism.com/humor/top-10-george-carlin-bits-on-youtube.html

[KoKo]

19. I'll Throw in a Music Video... "The Way We Were"...Gladys Knight!

It's nice for some folks...if you've never heard it...

[KoKo]

21. Hey...please throw in Stuff you Have for Weekend Watching...

DU is so DIVERSE..!

What ELSE are DU'ers Into? I learn a lot here...and helps me not get "Stuck in a Box" of my own Mind!

It's a long weekend...What have we missed? I've given you a bit of mine...and there must be more.

[The Straight Story]

28. Hmmm, about this (quick video and awesome:) geek girls rule

[KoKo]

23. Also..kinda cool "VMN Radio" from Poland on "Tune in Radio" from your

BOX...streaming..internet. I get it on weekend nights from ROKU or Internet from there. It's "Smooth Jazz" that some really like...! But, others might differ in their tastes. It's calming to some of us though. 's

Only Sue Grant's PIX ...though. If one just wants to be QUIET....and OUT of IT!. 's

SUE GRANT's PICKS...VMM... she doesn't do it all nights...but it's a nice mix...for those who don't have thousands on I-Tunes. yeah..sorta mellow...not edgy..but, for some of us it might be fun....others might find too static. Still nice... When you are trying to find something to Cook Dinner by...

[awoke_in_2003]

24. The Big Lebowski is always a good choice. nt

[KoKo]

25. That's a Great Watch....Thanks!

Funny and Quirky! One of the best!

[awoke_in_2003]

26. You're welcome...

I love to re-visit it every once and a while.

[Go Vols]

27. 12 Angry Men is a great movie.

[KoKo]

32. Haven't watched that in years......

Need to revisit it. Thanks!

[Merlot]

29. The CGI of the Titanic being built was fantastic

I wish they would have shown more if it.

It's fictional characters are woven into real events. This shows both the workers who built the ship and the engineers and designers who worked in the corporate office. Seeing the workers hammering rivets into the hull of Titanic was pretty amazing, something you don't really think about.

[KoKo]

31. It sounds like the one I posted about...is it with a Different Title?

I'll check out Neftlix ...maybe it's on their DVD's. I was focused on "Streaming" for instant watch. But, I have both with Netflix. If it's somewhere else please post.

[Merlot]

40. Yes, it's Titanic: Blood and Steel

I also watched the streaming, but am wondering if the DVD would have more of the CGI. They could have made a documentary of the Titanic being built with all the CGI they did. More than any other "Titanic" movie, this gives a real feel for just how big it was.

[mia]

34. Intouchables (French movie with English subtitles)

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After he becomes a quadriplegic from a paragliding accident, an aristocrat hires a young man from the projects to be his caretaker.


Loved this movie. Here's the complete film,

http://viooz.co/movies/4409-the-intouchables-2011.html



and a preview.

[HeiressofBickworth]

36. Some recent movies I've watched:

From the library:
The Hidden Face - Columbian with subtitles. A jealous lover spies on her mate with unintended consequences.

In the theaters:
Dirty Wars - Jeffrey Scahill's movie about the Afghanistan war
Hannah Arndt - about a woman who reported on the trial of Adolph Eichmann in 1961 and the personal fall-out due to her reporting. Mostly English but some German with subtitles.

My favorite movie from this year's Seattle International Film Festival:
Halima's Path - Croatia with subtitles. From a review: "In order to recover the body of her son lost during the war in Bosnia, a grieving but strong-willed Muslim woman, Halima, must track down her estranged niece, who carries a mysterious connection to her son."

[msanthrope]

37. Watching "The Untouchables" right now. It's awesome. nt

[Generic Other]

38. I opt for bungie jumping

http://www.wimp.com/bungeejump/

[Skip Intro]

39. Little OT but I cannot seem to find a good sci-fi or horror movie.

There are plenty of titles listed in those genres, but maybe just a few good ones we've all seen.

This disappoints me with Netflix and the other streamers.

New House of Cards coming though...