Movies/TV Archive

Lost UFO Files

Dvorak brought up an awesome ‘alien show’ from one of the cable channels such as the History Channel or the All Hitler Channel (AHC). He said it was good as it debunking bogus points right away and brings out lots of interesting facts from the old UFO research files. I looked up Lost UFO Files and

Spotlight

While discussing setbacks in the investigation of on-going sexual child abuse in the Catholic Church, Dvorak recommended the movie Spotlight which covers this topic. Spotlight portrays the Boston Globe’s investigation into Catholic priests sexual abuse in the Boston area. The film went on to win the Best Picture award at the Academy Awards. Dvorak further added the movie is

The Detour

v Dvorak has watched a new show called The Detour on TBS. At first it reminded him of the Jack Lemmon/Neil Simon play Out-Of-Towners where a guy moves to NY and a bunch of bad things start happening to him. Overall it was thought to be too cringe-worthy to be funny. Dvorak summed it up

Abstract: The Art of Design

Adam is falling asleep in front of the TV again, but recollects seeing part of the documentary, Abstract:The Art of Design on Netflix. Adam mentioned it because he wanted to acknowledge and thank the No Agenda producers for making such outstanding artwork for the show!

Designated Survivor

While discussing CNN’s paranoid reporting on the possibility of Trump being assassinated along with other government officials during the inauguration, the TV show Designated Survivor was mentioned. It’s a show on ABC starring Kiefer Sutherland, who portrays a mid-level state department bureaucrat that becomes president after a quirky succession chain. Adam and Dvorak have seen a

Black Mirror

Adam is raving about the latest season of the fantastic British sci-fi  show, Black Mirror. The show casts a critical eye on social media, our socialization in general and “technologies that will fuck us!” Black Mirror at many times seems like a more modern version Twilight Zone. Gt it at Amazon [872 2:58]

Shameless

Adam played a funny clip about gender identification from the Showtime TV series Shameless. He wasn’t sure if it was supposed to be funny as it sounded pretty serious. John thought it was in the style of a high comedy. Get DVDs at Amazon. [872 2:40]

John Oliver

Adam wondered where kids are getting their information from so he asked parents and millennials. Found out they’re watching John Oliver clips on YouTube as their ‘bastion of truth”. He wished he realized this sooner but he stopped watching Oliver after hearing his stupid Net Neutrality show which had so many errors from a technical perspective.

Weiner

Must See TV! The train wreck that is Anthony Weiner is covered in this documentary during his failed run for mayor of New York City. Adam is more sympathetic to Weiner’s plight and thinks he got tangled in a marriage of convenience and power. He further he believe that there is zero love in the relationship  Adam

Michael Clayton

Mentioned by John Dvorak during NA 874 while discussing Washington DC ‘Fixers’. In this film, George Clooney plays one. Highly recommended, a “great, great movie” claims Dvorak. First mentioned in NA 496 in 2013. [NA 874 1:17]

Charlie Wilson’s War

Adam just watched Charlie Wilson’s War with Tina the Keeper. Adam thought this movie captures the climate of hatred for the Russians which is being revived in the current 2016 political campaign by the Hillary Clinton campaign. [859 :28] iTunes Amazon

Barbarians at the Gate

During a discussion on examples of leverage buyouts, the drama movie (it’s also a book) Barbarians at the Gate was mentioned. [NA 852 :43]

13 Hours

    Adam mentioned that he just watched the Michael Bay film production ’13 Hours’.  The film explores what went happened when the US embassy in Benghazi, Libya was attacked and the people that fought back. Adam believe if you watch this film, you won’t vote for Hillary afterwards. [Adam said it was on Netflix, but I don’t see it

Difficult People

Adam has been watching a new show with his girlfriend called Difficult People. At first, Adam thought the show was on Amazon or Netflix, but it turns out the show is on Hulu. For the episode (Season 1, Episode 7) about podcasting, Adam thought the show’s producers nailed it.  It  featured the main characters of the show

Stranger Things

Adam loves this new show on Netflix! Taking place in the early 1980’s in a small Indiana town; a missing boy triggers fantastic events. Stranger Things pays homage to Stephen King and Spielberg with suspense and a lot of scenes with preteen boys playing D&D, using walkie-talkies and riding their Stingray bikes town.   [NA

Hawaii-Five-O

“Worse show ever!” John C. Dvorak [NA 841 2:11]

The Wire

During a clip of a social justice activist blaming ‘suburban values’ and shows like the Wire and how it depicts communities hating the police for bad police culture. Adam joked how shows like the Wire should then be taken off the air. Dvorak in turn criticized MSNBC and praised The Wire as a ‘good show!’ [828 3:07]

Inside the NBA on TNT

Inside the NBA is the postgame show for NBA on TNT broadcasts. The program features host Ernie Johnson with analysts Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal, Dvorak loves the show and I have to agree, watching the Dubs destroy teams and hearing their analysis has been a fun time this season. The broadcast team has a good sense of humor and does a ‘go

Pecker

During Dvorak’s segment, Name that Movie, replayed during the funny clip show (NA 822) John referenced the John Waters film, Pecker. This is actually an entertaining and endearing film – the best of John Waters ‘straight Hollywood’ films IMHO. From Wikipedia: Set in a Baltimore neighborhood known for having the thickest local accent, Pecker tells the story of

Shuffle Along

During a Con-ver-say-shun about cultural appropriation, John Dvorak recommended that if you find yourself in New York City,  go see the Broadway musical, Shuffle Off  Shuffle Along.