<![CDATA[Forums - Apple TV]]> http://www.brotherhoodofdoom.com/doomForum/ Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:42:05 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Dink (2026)]]> http://www.brotherhoodofdoom.com/doomForum/showthread.php?tid=8962 Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:42:29 +0000 Greg]]> http://www.brotherhoodofdoom.com/doomForum/showthread.php?tid=8962
Jake Johnson plays Dusty "The Hammer" Boyd a former child tennis prodigy who was playing the actual tennis star Andy Roddick in a teen tennis championship when tragedy struck. Years later he is still trying to get his game back at his father's tennis club. He is forced to play the lesser sport of pickleball as a means to rehab his wrist. During play he learns a valuable lesson about....blah blah blah. There is a tennis championship to add pickleball courses at the club. Andy Roddick reappears. And John McEnroe appears to do play by play. It's all very dumb The best thing about the film is McEnroe doing play by play. And McEnroe looks good because everything else is so bad. Poor Ed Harris doing an obvious paycheck job tries to bring a little life to his role, but no.]]>
Jake Johnson plays Dusty "The Hammer" Boyd a former child tennis prodigy who was playing the actual tennis star Andy Roddick in a teen tennis championship when tragedy struck. Years later he is still trying to get his game back at his father's tennis club. He is forced to play the lesser sport of pickleball as a means to rehab his wrist. During play he learns a valuable lesson about....blah blah blah. There is a tennis championship to add pickleball courses at the club. Andy Roddick reappears. And John McEnroe appears to do play by play. It's all very dumb The best thing about the film is McEnroe doing play by play. And McEnroe looks good because everything else is so bad. Poor Ed Harris doing an obvious paycheck job tries to bring a little life to his role, but no.]]> <![CDATA[Hello, Tomorrow!]]> http://www.brotherhoodofdoom.com/doomForum/showthread.php?tid=8961 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:47:52 +0000 thatguy]]> http://www.brotherhoodofdoom.com/doomForum/showthread.php?tid=8961

A 10 episode retro-future series that follows a conman selling lunar real estate who is also trying to connect with his estranged son.


Echos of Paper Moon and The Music Man. Good cast, story, production design.

Came out in 2023. Only one season. Kind of a sleeper. Recommended.

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A 10 episode retro-future series that follows a conman selling lunar real estate who is also trying to connect with his estranged son.


Echos of Paper Moon and The Music Man. Good cast, story, production design.

Came out in 2023. Only one season. Kind of a sleeper. Recommended.

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Eventually, Brett Goldstein, show creator, will appear on the show as will Michael J. Fox as they deal with Ford's Parkinson.]]>
Eventually, Brett Goldstein, show creator, will appear on the show as will Michael J. Fox as they deal with Ford's Parkinson.]]> <![CDATA[F1 (2025)]]> http://www.brotherhoodofdoom.com/doomForum/showthread.php?tid=8909 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:49:23 +0000 Greg]]> http://www.brotherhoodofdoom.com/doomForum/showthread.php?tid=8909
It's every thing you think it will be. Kind of the Top Gun:Maverick on the race track. Pitt plays the aging racer brought back to Formula 1 to help a rookie driver be all that he can be. It's got that Bull Durham vibe, too, as the Rookie isn't all that keen to learn what the old pro can teach him. There are bumps in the road. Literally. Naturally, Brad has a deeper side, looking for that mystic perfect race he chases. Javier Bardem plays it pretty straight as the Team Owner who needs one win on the circuit to keep control of the team. But the way his drivers are fighting it will never happen. But guess what? Sorry, no spoilers. It's a well done formulaic picture with lots of glitz but nothing super special.

And as an aside, how does the sport of F1 make any money? I see these huge teams in these futuristic buildings paying for these very expensive cars and I don't see where the revenue comes from. Is it all TV revenue? Is it something else. Is it like Football where the Americans don't get how popular the sport is around the world? Inquiring minds want to know.]]>
It's every thing you think it will be. Kind of the Top Gun:Maverick on the race track. Pitt plays the aging racer brought back to Formula 1 to help a rookie driver be all that he can be. It's got that Bull Durham vibe, too, as the Rookie isn't all that keen to learn what the old pro can teach him. There are bumps in the road. Literally. Naturally, Brad has a deeper side, looking for that mystic perfect race he chases. Javier Bardem plays it pretty straight as the Team Owner who needs one win on the circuit to keep control of the team. But the way his drivers are fighting it will never happen. But guess what? Sorry, no spoilers. It's a well done formulaic picture with lots of glitz but nothing super special.

And as an aside, how does the sport of F1 make any money? I see these huge teams in these futuristic buildings paying for these very expensive cars and I don't see where the revenue comes from. Is it all TV revenue? Is it something else. Is it like Football where the Americans don't get how popular the sport is around the world? Inquiring minds want to know.]]> <![CDATA[Widow Bay]]> http://www.brotherhoodofdoom.com/doomForum/showthread.php?tid=8894 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:27:11 +0000 Greg]]> http://www.brotherhoodofdoom.com/doomForum/showthread.php?tid=8894
Widow Bay is set on a maybe haunted Island where the mayor is desperate to boost tourism despite while one of the locals sounds the alarm bells that terrible things are about to happened as the creature that inhabits the island is about to awaken.

In the first episode, the Mayor wants everything to go smoothly because a travel reporter from the New York Times is coming to maybe do a feature about the island. Naturally, the island starts to have unexplained power outages and one of the local fisherman goes missing.

In Ep02, the mayor has to spend the night in what could be a haunted hotel. The list of things haunting hotel is quite long from the top floor in the Captain's Suite to a claustrophobic crawlspace in the basement. 

The show balances the horror with a strong dose of humor. For instance one of the card games on offer at the hotel is called 'Get Out'. There is a board game called "What happens when Daddy gets home" The whole town is quirky to the max with the mayor at the center struggling to keep it together.]]>
Widow Bay is set on a maybe haunted Island where the mayor is desperate to boost tourism despite while one of the locals sounds the alarm bells that terrible things are about to happened as the creature that inhabits the island is about to awaken.

In the first episode, the Mayor wants everything to go smoothly because a travel reporter from the New York Times is coming to maybe do a feature about the island. Naturally, the island starts to have unexplained power outages and one of the local fisherman goes missing.

In Ep02, the mayor has to spend the night in what could be a haunted hotel. The list of things haunting hotel is quite long from the top floor in the Captain's Suite to a claustrophobic crawlspace in the basement. 

The show balances the horror with a strong dose of humor. For instance one of the card games on offer at the hotel is called 'Get Out'. There is a board game called "What happens when Daddy gets home" The whole town is quirky to the max with the mayor at the center struggling to keep it together.]]> <![CDATA[Foundation]]> http://www.brotherhoodofdoom.com/doomForum/showthread.php?tid=8794 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:51:23 +0000 thatguy]]> http://www.brotherhoodofdoom.com/doomForum/showthread.php?tid=8794
I was going to give up and didn't bother with Season 3 even tho it came out awhile ago...but I started it and binged it this week. Much better. I barely remember where Season 2 left off, but this one is much better. Still beautiful to look at, but moves much faster, lots going on, but easy to follow. There's a new baddie, "The Mule" who easily controls people with his mind and intends to take over the galaxy and crush both Empire and The Foundation. Lee Pace's Empire discovers drugs and falls in love with a lady and gets to be "The Dude" from Big Lebowski for much of the season, but his acting is way better, especially after that part. The arc of Dusk (the eldest Empire clone) to Darkness is Shakespearean (possibly trying to hard to be so, but the sets and lighting that go with it are great)

There is a plot twist about The Mule revealed at the end that I'm not sure I can accept, but I'm not going to go back and watch the season over to see if it jives. There's a bit of "I'm going to tell you a story and all points are leading there...oh, I didn't tell you this one little thing..."

Anyway, recommended if you can slog thru seasons 1&2 (and I hear it got renewed for another)

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I was going to give up and didn't bother with Season 3 even tho it came out awhile ago...but I started it and binged it this week. Much better. I barely remember where Season 2 left off, but this one is much better. Still beautiful to look at, but moves much faster, lots going on, but easy to follow. There's a new baddie, "The Mule" who easily controls people with his mind and intends to take over the galaxy and crush both Empire and The Foundation. Lee Pace's Empire discovers drugs and falls in love with a lady and gets to be "The Dude" from Big Lebowski for much of the season, but his acting is way better, especially after that part. The arc of Dusk (the eldest Empire clone) to Darkness is Shakespearean (possibly trying to hard to be so, but the sets and lighting that go with it are great)

There is a plot twist about The Mule revealed at the end that I'm not sure I can accept, but I'm not going to go back and watch the season over to see if it jives. There's a bit of "I'm going to tell you a story and all points are leading there...oh, I didn't tell you this one little thing..."

Anyway, recommended if you can slog thru seasons 1&2 (and I hear it got renewed for another)

--tg]]> <![CDATA[Down Cemetery Road]]> http://www.brotherhoodofdoom.com/doomForum/showthread.php?tid=8652 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:32:21 +0000 King Bob]]> http://www.brotherhoodofdoom.com/doomForum/showthread.php?tid=8652 Zoe lives in Oxford and sees a house down the road blow up. The survivor was a little girl, and her neighbors' son made a get well card, so she tries to take it to the hospital since it's near her work. But she can't see the girl and the staff is cagey. She starts trying to find out what happened and hires a PI. And it looks like there's a conspiracy. I think we're three eps (out of 8 total) in and it's good. Emma Thompson co-stars.]]> Zoe lives in Oxford and sees a house down the road blow up. The survivor was a little girl, and her neighbors' son made a get well card, so she tries to take it to the hospital since it's near her work. But she can't see the girl and the staff is cagey. She starts trying to find out what happened and hires a PI. And it looks like there's a conspiracy. I think we're three eps (out of 8 total) in and it's good. Emma Thompson co-stars.]]> <![CDATA[Pluribus (2025)]]> http://www.brotherhoodofdoom.com/doomForum/showthread.php?tid=8641 Sat, 08 Nov 2025 18:26:00 +0000 Greg]]> http://www.brotherhoodofdoom.com/doomForum/showthread.php?tid=8641
I was watching a lot of buzz for this new show online from the man who brought you Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul and I thought what the heck? I'll watch the free first episode and be part of the kewl kids who have seen it. What could go wrong?

My god this is a good show and now I will have to renew my Apple subscription to see how this turns out.

It was funny and scary and dystopian and well shot and acted and I'm really invested in Carol and her journey.

What have I done?

I will probably wait until more episodes have dropped before signing up for a month of Apple. 

I can't wait that long!]]>
I was watching a lot of buzz for this new show online from the man who brought you Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul and I thought what the heck? I'll watch the free first episode and be part of the kewl kids who have seen it. What could go wrong?

My god this is a good show and now I will have to renew my Apple subscription to see how this turns out.

It was funny and scary and dystopian and well shot and acted and I'm really invested in Carol and her journey.

What have I done?

I will probably wait until more episodes have dropped before signing up for a month of Apple. 

I can't wait that long!]]> <![CDATA[KPOPPED]]> http://www.brotherhoodofdoom.com/doomForum/showthread.php?tid=8546 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 20:06:35 +0000 thatguy]]> http://www.brotherhoodofdoom.com/doomForum/showthread.php?tid=8546 https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2025/08...august-29/

Quote:Apple TV+ unveils thrilling trailer and star-studded lineup for global K-pop song battle series “KPOPPED,” premiering August 29
PSY and Megan Thee Stallion star in this cross-cultural musical celebration featuring K-pop idols and iconic Western artists
[Image: 080125_KPOPPED_Show_Announcement_big_ima....large.jpg]
Today, Apple TV+ debuted the trailer for the highly anticipated eight-part song battle series “KPOPPED,” starring PSY, the international chart-topper who helped bring K-pop to the world with his global sensation “Gangnam Style,” and three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar and executive producer Megan Thee Stallion. From executive producers Lionel Richie and Miky Lee, the show brings together some of the biggest names in Western music and top K-pop idols for unexpected, high-energy reinterpretations of iconic hits. All episodes of “KPOPPED” are set to debut globally on Friday, August 29 on Apple TV+.
Hosted by actor and comedian Soojeong Son (“Servant,” “Search Party”), each episode finds Western chart-toppers teaming up with celebrated K-pop groups to reimagine one of their biggest songs, culminating in bold, collaborative stage performances. With just a short window to rehearse, these genre-bending partners deliver electrifying renditions for a live audience in Seoul, who vote for the standout “K-popped” performance of the night. After the song battle winner is determined, the K-pop idols close out the episode with an exciting performance.
Featured artists include:
K-pop acts: Billlie, ITZY, Kep1er, JO1, ATEEZ, STAYC, Kiss of Life and BLACKSWAN
Western artists: Megan Thee Stallion, Patti LaBelle, Spice Girls’ Mel B and Emma Bunton, Vanilla Ice, Taylor Dayne, Kesha, Eve, J Balvin, Kylie Minogue, TLC, Boy George, Jess Glynne, Ava Max and Boyz II Men
These legendary and rising artists trade stages and styles across eight episodes, offering a fresh spin on hit tracks including “Savage,” “Wannabe,” “Ice Ice Baby,” “Lady Marmalade,” “Can’t Get You Out of My Head,” “Motownphilly,” “Waterfalls” and more.

The series is executive produced by Moira Ross, Richie, Lee, Megan Thee Stallion and Greg Foster, alongside Harry H.K. Shin and Jake Hong, with producer Ki-woong Kim for CJ ENM Co., Ltd., with its unparalleled expertise in music variety shows and content production. Chris Culvenor, Paul Franklin, Wes Dening and David Tibballs executive produce for Eureka Productions (a Fremantle company), alongside Bruce Eskowitz.
Apple TV+ offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all your favorite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV+ became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service in its debut. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries and series have earned 580 wins and 2,787 award nominations and counting, including multi-Emmy Award-winning comedy “Ted Lasso” and historic Oscar Best Picture winner “CODA."

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Quote:Apple TV+ unveils thrilling trailer and star-studded lineup for global K-pop song battle series “KPOPPED,” premiering August 29
PSY and Megan Thee Stallion star in this cross-cultural musical celebration featuring K-pop idols and iconic Western artists
[Image: 080125_KPOPPED_Show_Announcement_big_ima....large.jpg]
Today, Apple TV+ debuted the trailer for the highly anticipated eight-part song battle series “KPOPPED,” starring PSY, the international chart-topper who helped bring K-pop to the world with his global sensation “Gangnam Style,” and three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar and executive producer Megan Thee Stallion. From executive producers Lionel Richie and Miky Lee, the show brings together some of the biggest names in Western music and top K-pop idols for unexpected, high-energy reinterpretations of iconic hits. All episodes of “KPOPPED” are set to debut globally on Friday, August 29 on Apple TV+.
Hosted by actor and comedian Soojeong Son (“Servant,” “Search Party”), each episode finds Western chart-toppers teaming up with celebrated K-pop groups to reimagine one of their biggest songs, culminating in bold, collaborative stage performances. With just a short window to rehearse, these genre-bending partners deliver electrifying renditions for a live audience in Seoul, who vote for the standout “K-popped” performance of the night. After the song battle winner is determined, the K-pop idols close out the episode with an exciting performance.
Featured artists include:
K-pop acts: Billlie, ITZY, Kep1er, JO1, ATEEZ, STAYC, Kiss of Life and BLACKSWAN
Western artists: Megan Thee Stallion, Patti LaBelle, Spice Girls’ Mel B and Emma Bunton, Vanilla Ice, Taylor Dayne, Kesha, Eve, J Balvin, Kylie Minogue, TLC, Boy George, Jess Glynne, Ava Max and Boyz II Men
These legendary and rising artists trade stages and styles across eight episodes, offering a fresh spin on hit tracks including “Savage,” “Wannabe,” “Ice Ice Baby,” “Lady Marmalade,” “Can’t Get You Out of My Head,” “Motownphilly,” “Waterfalls” and more.

The series is executive produced by Moira Ross, Richie, Lee, Megan Thee Stallion and Greg Foster, alongside Harry H.K. Shin and Jake Hong, with producer Ki-woong Kim for CJ ENM Co., Ltd., with its unparalleled expertise in music variety shows and content production. Chris Culvenor, Paul Franklin, Wes Dening and David Tibballs executive produce for Eureka Productions (a Fremantle company), alongside Bruce Eskowitz.
Apple TV+ offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all your favorite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV+ became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service in its debut. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries and series have earned 580 wins and 2,787 award nominations and counting, including multi-Emmy Award-winning comedy “Ted Lasso” and historic Oscar Best Picture winner “CODA."

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--tg]]> <![CDATA[The Fountain of Youth (2025)]]> http://www.brotherhoodofdoom.com/doomForum/showthread.php?tid=8456 Sat, 21 Jun 2025 16:24:45 +0000 Greg]]> http://www.brotherhoodofdoom.com/doomForum/showthread.php?tid=8456
The probably could have called this Indiana John and the Temple of Dumb. I mean John's father in the film was named Harrison. I won't say it was too dumb, but it wasn't very engaging. John and sister Padme spend most of the movie bickering. Neither one is likable. You don't feel any sympathy for the characters because they are being dicks about everything they do. I also expected more from director Guy Ritchie. It feels like he's just going through the motions. The budget must be big because of sets and some of the locations, but Ritchie's usual flair for directing seems to be missing.

Bleh.]]>
The probably could have called this Indiana John and the Temple of Dumb. I mean John's father in the film was named Harrison. I won't say it was too dumb, but it wasn't very engaging. John and sister Padme spend most of the movie bickering. Neither one is likable. You don't feel any sympathy for the characters because they are being dicks about everything they do. I also expected more from director Guy Ritchie. It feels like he's just going through the motions. The budget must be big because of sets and some of the locations, but Ritchie's usual flair for directing seems to be missing.

Bleh.]]> <![CDATA[Bono: Stories of Surrender (2025)]]> http://www.brotherhoodofdoom.com/doomForum/showthread.php?tid=8427 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 16:46:38 +0000 Greg]]> http://www.brotherhoodofdoom.com/doomForum/showthread.php?tid=8427
I have a lot of mixed feelings about this film.]]>
I have a lot of mixed feelings about this film.]]> <![CDATA[Long Way Home]]> http://www.brotherhoodofdoom.com/doomForum/showthread.php?tid=8420 Sun, 25 May 2025 19:22:30 +0000 King Bob]]> http://www.brotherhoodofdoom.com/doomForum/showthread.php?tid=8420
It's entertaining; they are affable and much of the scenery is great, and it's occasionally amusing. Recommended if you like travel shows.]]>
It's entertaining; they are affable and much of the scenery is great, and it's occasionally amusing. Recommended if you like travel shows.]]> <![CDATA[The Studio (2025)]]> http://www.brotherhoodofdoom.com/doomForum/showthread.php?tid=8418 Sat, 24 May 2025 21:24:17 +0000 Greg]]> http://www.brotherhoodofdoom.com/doomForum/showthread.php?tid=8418
I'm enjoying the show because I see a lot of things I know. The Queen could skip it because it is all so painful to watch people have to go against their dreams at almost every turn.

I will continue to watch. I saw a clip where Rogen goes up against Ron Howard, playing himself, and I want to see the full episode.]]>
I'm enjoying the show because I see a lot of things I know. The Queen could skip it because it is all so painful to watch people have to go against their dreams at almost every turn.

I will continue to watch. I saw a clip where Rogen goes up against Ron Howard, playing himself, and I want to see the full episode.]]> <![CDATA[Murderbot TV (2025)]]> http://www.brotherhoodofdoom.com/doomForum/showthread.php?tid=8415 Tue, 20 May 2025 14:32:15 +0000 Greg]]> http://www.brotherhoodofdoom.com/doomForum/showthread.php?tid=8415
Murderbot is basically a sentient robot that has a human form underneath its armor. Murderbot is sick of humanity and would rather spend its days watching soap operas than having to to interact with humans. The Murderbot's current mission is to protect a group of humans that are investigating a planet. The show, so far, pretty faithfully follows the novellas upon which the show is based.

So far, so good.]]>
Murderbot is basically a sentient robot that has a human form underneath its armor. Murderbot is sick of humanity and would rather spend its days watching soap operas than having to to interact with humans. The Murderbot's current mission is to protect a group of humans that are investigating a planet. The show, so far, pretty faithfully follows the novellas upon which the show is based.

So far, so good.]]>