Netflix Friends of Tom

[Eric]

Have you guys tried the streaming movies off of Netflix? I watched the first season of League of Gentlemen this weekend off Netflix, and I thought the quality was pretty good. I think you need a quick connection, though.

I haven't tried it yet mostly because I'm a snob about watching movies on my computer. Not because of the quality, but just the size of the screen...the Macbook is even smaller than most laptops. But it's cool they're offering it.

Never heard of "League of Gentleman". Netflix describes it as "a hilarious hybrid of Northern Exposure and Monty Python". I've never seen "Northern Exposure", but a combination of Monty Python and anything is probably worth seeing. I'll add it to the queue.

[buffcoat]

Have you guys tried the streaming movies off of Netflix? I watched the first season of League of Gentlemen this weekend off Netflix, and I thought the quality was pretty good. I think you need a quick connection, though.

I haven't tried it yet mostly because I'm a snob about watching movies on my computer. Not because of the quality, but just the size of the screen...the Macbook is even smaller than most laptops. But it's cool they're offering it.

Never heard of "League of Gentleman". Netflix describes it as "a hilarious hybrid of Northern Exposure and Monty Python". I've never seen "Northern Exposure", but a combination of Monty Python and anything is probably worth seeing. I'll add it to the queue.

 
I hope you reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeally like ugly.   A whooooooooole lot.

[octopus volcano]

[Never heard of "League of Gentleman". Netflix describes it as "a hilarious hybrid of Northern Exposure and Monty Python". I've never seen "Northern Exposure", but a combination of Monty Python and anything is probably worth seeing. I'll add it to the queue.

 
I hope you reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeally like ugly.   A whooooooooole lot./quote]

Is anyone here a fan of this show?  I tried but couldn't make it through 2 episodes- I chuckled, like, once.  I figure there might be some cultural nuances I'm missing, because the Brits seem to LOVE this stuff and the humor isn't exactly subtle.  I think it might just be... not funny.

The recent "The Thick of It" special (aired July 14) is around the internets... Malcolm's vitriol hits new levels in this one.  I read that the Christopher Guest remake was a dud.

[octopus volcano]

The bottom bit of that last post is what I meant.  BTW, the next 3 items in my queue are:

Wire: On the Box: 1979 -  The band plays on Germany's Rockpalast, I've seen it before and it's good enough to watch again.

Rising Damp: Series 1 - I've seen the movie made from this show.  I'll pretty much watch anything with Leonard Rossiter.  Check out his short film Le Petomane, based on the real life of the "fartiste" of Paris: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evwLzR57wsc

The Pursuit of Excellence: Ferrets - This is a doc aired on PBS recently, covering the 2006 Ferret Buckeye Bash in Columbus, OH: "Only one lucky ferret will come out top dog, and only one owner will reach the pinnacle of excellence in this highly competitive event, the largest ferret show in the United States."  This is happening again later this month and I think I'm gonna go.  I don't own ferrets (my cats would be dismayed) but I think they're pretty neat, though misunderstood.  It's illegal to own ferrets in Iceland!  Plus there's an IHOP en route (from Pittsburgh).

[Sarah]

Check out his short film Le Petomane, based on the real life of the "fartiste" of Paris

Whose rival, Mme. Thiebeau, concealed a mechanical device under her skirts!

[Dan B]

Have you guys tried the streaming movies off of Netflix? I watched the first season of League of Gentlemen this weekend off Netflix, and I thought the quality was pretty good. I think you need a quick connection, though.

I haven't tried it yet mostly because I'm a snob about watching movies on my computer. Not because of the quality, but just the size of the screen...the Macbook is even smaller than most laptops. But it's cool they're offering it.

Never heard of "League of Gentleman". Netflix describes it as "a hilarious hybrid of Northern Exposure and Monty Python". I've never seen "Northern Exposure", but a combination of Monty Python and anything is probably worth seeing. I'll add it to the queue.

Well, you don't have to worry about trying it.  It's PC only.  Possibly the only bad thing about having a mac.

[Miss]

How do I get in on this FOT Netflix thing? Who do I send my info to?

I've enjoyed the Watch Now feature so far.. It doesn't work with Firefox, but it works with the IE extension for Firefox. I just keep forgetting to make it auto-load in an IE tab, which frustrates me with errors.

[Laurie]

You know what? Everyone who doesn't mind sharing their email addresses with fellow FOTs, message me now. I'll compile the list and send it out to people.

[Josh]

Just go to COMMUNITY > INVITE FRIENDS
and paste the link on the right.


oh yeah, http://www.netflix.com/BeMyFriend/PATGzjdq5Jp4USgAWpgD

[Miss]

Josh, sir, you are brilliant.

http://www.netflix.com/BeMyFriend/PMYhfpNnFt3x5kEAllZg

[Laurie]

Ooh, that's new:

  http://www.netflix.com/BeMyFriend/PKhYRadAziHk5bWoAtfI

[kenkwan]

Here's mine

http://www.netflix.com/BeMyFriend/PicvUOdwkJvB7j5vs2kV

[Eric]

I'm the "Eric" who just friended y'all fools, btw. Wasn't sure if the invitations were open to noob FOT's so hopefully you don't mind...

http://www.netflix.com/BeMyFriend/P6c8rnw9M18tAqzEDSjG

Well, you don't have to worry about trying it.  It's PC only.  Possibly the only bad thing about having a mac.

It'd be funny if Netfllix brought Steve Jobs to his knees. But yea, I love it so far, overall.

[Shaggy 2 Grote]

Yeah, I just friended you all too.  Which is funny, because everyone I know has Netflix, and I've never tried friending any of them, but I'm curious about the overlap in movie taste among FOTs.  Most of you guys are in the 60-67% range, except, alas for (I think) Mrs. Cocker, who still clocks in at 56%.

  http://www.netflix.com/BeMyFriend/PPEePtZZxSH4iCrD9cW8

[Shaggy 2 Grote]

Hey, I'm currently 81% with Supercaller Dave!  I feel prestigious.