More
trans-Atlantic flights, more Ipad entertainment courtesy of Netflix, Amazon
Prime and iTunes. Here are some of the
shows I’ve been watching.
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Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In
My favourite TV series from the 60’s, 140 episodes
from Beautiful Downtown Burbank – first aired as a pilot on September 9, 1967 –
and a celeb tribute just aired on Netflix.
I’m watching them all, show by show – a great commentary on those
seminal 60’s/70’s years. The hosts, Arte
Johnson, Ruth Buzzi, Lily Tomlin, Jo Anne Worley – all produced by George
Schlatter (CFG – as he was referred to on set – which stood for Crazy Fuckin’
George!). Making me feel young
again. Thanks Amazon Prime.
·
Delhi Crime
On Netflix.
Making me feel old again. Based
on the 2012 Nirbhaya gang rape case. A
fascinating look into the realities of life in a fascinating country.
·
My Brilliant Friend
iTunes.
From Fremantle. The first of four
Neapolitan novels exploring female friendships – created by Saverio Costanzo. The second series, based on Ferrante’s second
novel ‘The Story of a New Name’ has just been confirmed and commissioned.
·
Killing Eve
I guess you’ve all seen this. Series Two is on air in the US. Brilliant acting from both leads.
·
True Detective
Series Three on iTunes and HBO. The best so far – amazing performances from
Moonlight’s Mahershala Ali.
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The Highwaymen
Thinking of True Detective got me thinking of
Woody Harrelson. He stole the show in
Netflix’ Bonnie & Clyde movie based on the true story and seen from the
viewpoint of the former Texas Rangers Frank Hamer and Maney Gault. I liked watching the two old grizzlies
Costner and Harrelson having fun.
Three Netflix international series have
passed away the miles for me:
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Carlo and Malik
- A fun Italian cop/buddy series with a twist on racism.
·
Wild District –
a Colombian series showing the seamy side of government corruption –
interesting not least because I’m off on my second trip to Colombia in November
– to Cartagena and Medellin to speak at a WOBI World Economic Forum. I enjoyed my last visit to Bogota four/five
years ago and I believe progress continues to be rapid.
And finally:
·
When Heroes Fly –
set in Colombia again – but made in that edgy creative hotspot, Israel.
I love watching these international dramas
with their different cultural, photographic and pacing approaches. Production-wise, they’ve mastered doing more
with less.
Finally, new series of The Bureau, Goliath,
Berlin Station, The Son are all worth a go.
Can’t wait for Deutschland 86, and Tarantino’s
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. (And a
guilty pleasure – Keanu Reeves in John Wick 3.)
KR