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[–] SomeAmateur@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

The president of the united states argue with the president of another nation on national tv

edit- me no type good

[–] Hossenfeffer@feddit.uk 2 points 1 week ago

It wasn't an argument it was a haranguing.

[–] InEnduringGrowStrong@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I watched the bird feeder but also the world going to shit.

[–] HulkSmashBurgers@reddthat.com 1 points 1 week ago

Just like the birds. Going to shit I mean.

[–] Berttheduck@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

We watched Alien Romulus last night. Really enjoyable. Not quite as good as 1 and 2 but a whole lot better than all the Prometheus ones. The problem is once the aliens are into the public consciousness like they are now it's hard to keep them scary as what you imagine is always worse than what they show you. The movie does a decent job with body horror and cool situations though.

[–] TehBamski@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

If you didn't already know, there is an Alien (and Predator) community called !lv426@lemmy.world. Come join us! =)

[–] Berttheduck@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Oh nice, that's a sub. Thanks.

[–] TehBamski@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

You're welcome

[–] TehBamski@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

I'll be watching the last two episodes of Star Trek Enterprise season 3. I'm looking forward to the ending of the season. One more season to go, and then I proceed to Star Trek: Discovery. All part of my astronomical goal to watch all of the Star Trek shows and movies in chronological order.

[–] SnotFlickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I finally watched Pantheon. It was really good. Although I do wish more of the animation in the uploaded world was more deeply abstract. They didn't lean enough into that, imho

[–] Berttheduck@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 week ago

We're part way through season 2 and really enjoying it currently. It's really well done so far. Very thought provoking.

[–] neatobuilds@lemmy.today 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Long way up

Ewan McGregor and his buddy Charley ride prototype electric Harley Davidson with prototype electric rivians as chase cars from the southern most tip of south America to los angeles.

It's really interesting and just a feel good adventure highly recommend

[–] shittydwarf@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The original "Long Way Round" was groundbreaking. Ewen and Charlie rode around the world in 2004, and it's definitely worth the watch.

[–] neatobuilds@lemmy.today 2 points 1 week ago

Yeah I definitely plan to watch the rest of the shows

[–] ocean@lemmy.selfhostcat.com 1 points 1 week ago

A lot of disappointments. Severance S2 and white lotus S3 both suck in my opinion. Everyone I talk to loves them though so I must just be a contrarian. Invincible S3 I okay so far. We are watching why women kill which is awesome!

[–] CosmicCleric@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

The Pitt on Max.

If you like hospital emergency room drama stories, this is definitely worth a watch.

The stories are very real like, and not cheesy soap opera novella stories. A few episodes are a tad bit soul sucking though, so be aware.

Each episode is one hour of the work day in the show. So they haven't finished the whole work day yet in season one.

(I"m not a shill for the show, just really enjoying it.)

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[–] HulkSmashBurgers@reddthat.com 1 points 1 week ago

Been watching Panthen s2 and X-men '97. Like both. Also finished reading Alien Clay. Enjoyed that also.

[–] hazeebabee@slrpnk.net 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Common side effects, it's an adult swim animated series. Its so good! I binged it last night. Its about a guy who finds a cure all mushroom and is now being hunted by big pharma. I really reccomend it :)

[–] rozwud@beehaw.org 2 points 1 week ago

I've watched the first couple of episodes, really enjoying it so far!

[–] Smokeydope@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

The Head season 1, The Maxx, and quite a bit of Celebrity Deathmatch. I was born a little late to enjoy these mid 90s MTV stoner shows but now I get to discover them during the right time in my life to have a good time with these hidden gems. Celebrity deathmatch is one thats fun to look back on and see all these potshots and jokes aimed at yesteryear politicians and celebrities. Pop culture really changes over 20 years.