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Black Mirror - Yay! Netflix

Posted: Sat May 04, 2019 9:06 am
by TheCatt
Leisher wrote: S4 E4 - Hang the DJ

The highest rated episode on IMDB. It's a good one, but E1 is still my favorite.
I was entertained. The concept was a bit derivative of the Callister one, but taken in nice direction.

From the title, I was waiting for the Smith's reference, which was a little underwhelming, but I do love that song (Panic)

Black Mirror - Yay! Netflix

Posted: Wed May 08, 2019 5:01 pm
by TheCatt
Leisher wrote: S4 E5 - Metalhead

Apparently, this is the most polarizing episode. If you need backstory and explanation, you're going to hate this episode.

I have no idea what was meant to be accomplished, but it was a cool ride. Of course, I dig "end of the world" scenarios as a backdrop to entertainment.

I do get the criticism though as a traditional story is not told. You're basically only watching a second act.
It's a slice of life piece. I get that some people need more narrative, but I enjoyed it as well.

Black Mirror - Yay! Netflix

Posted: Wed May 08, 2019 5:02 pm
by TheCatt
Leisher wrote: S4 E6 - Black Museum

Black as in crime, so no worries about a "crackers" are bad message.

This is a really good episode made up of three stories. One is by Penn Jilette.

A very good season, imho. Only Crocodile was shit.
More disturbing.

Also brings back the idea of cookies from the ßw Xmas episode

And a callback to the combox

Solid ending to the season.

Black Mirror - Yay! Netflix

Posted: Fri May 17, 2019 8:51 am
by TheCatt
Season 5, three new stories...trailer.... Arrives June 5th

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Black Mirror - Yay! Netflix

Posted: Fri May 17, 2019 4:16 pm
by Leisher
Looks good.

Black Mirror - Yay! Netflix

Posted: Fri May 17, 2019 5:13 pm
by TheCatt
I like that they kept it short. Hopefully that means they kept it good

Black Mirror - Yay! Netflix

Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2019 6:23 pm
by TheCatt
S05E01 - This is why I don't game with Gordon + Cake.
(in a videogame)
Me: Cake! Gordon! Leisher + Troy coming around the side, get them!
(silence)
Me: Cake? Gordon?
(I run over to their position)
Me: GOD FUCKING DAMMIT, GUYS.

Black Mirror - Yay! Netflix

Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2019 9:13 am
by TheCatt
S5e3 - Miley Cyrus do w a fine job as a teen idol who wants a change.

Felt like a mid 80s Disney romp with curse words... once you get past the deliberately paced part.

I heard it was the worst episode of the season, so my expectations were low, but it was decent. I think they could have structured it differently for better effect.

Black Mirror - Yay! Netflix

Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2019 1:06 am
by Leisher
TheCatt wrote: S05E01 - This is why I don't game with Gordon + Cake.
(in a videogame)
Me: Cake! Gordon! Leisher + Troy coming around the side, get them!
(silence)
Me: Cake? Gordon?
(I run over to their position)
Me: GOD FUCKING DAMMIT, GUYS.
HA!

This was interesting. Anthony Mackie's wife was pretty hot. I liked the personality they gave her.

The ending was only temporary though. That shit never works out.

Black Mirror - Yay! Netflix

Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2019 8:02 am
by TheCatt
Leisher wrote: The ending was only temporary though. That shit never works out.
The frequency they picked seems, possible.

Black Mirror - Yay! Netflix

Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2019 2:03 pm
by Leisher
Was that episode more of a pro-marriage or anti-marriage theme?

Black Mirror - Yay! Netflix

Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2019 2:15 pm
by TheCatt
Leisher wrote: Was that episode more of a pro-marriage or anti-marriage theme?
I felt it as pro, but with the understanding that flexibility may be required to make things work.

Black Mirror - Yay! Netflix

Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2019 2:38 pm
by Leisher
S5E2 was decent.

Not really groundbreaking with the technology, just how today's tech can be harmful.

Very well acted.

There was a message there in how ill informed the police were, and how their role changed without them even knowing. Not to mention how the corporation was the ones with all the cards and info.

Black Mirror - Yay! Netflix

Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2019 11:34 pm
by Leisher
TheCatt wrote: S5e3 - Miley Cyrus do w a fine job as a teen idol who wants a change.

Felt like a mid 80s Disney romp with curse words... once you get past the deliberately paced part.

I heard it was the worst episode of the season, so my expectations were low, but it was decent. I think they could have structured it differently for better effect.
Totally agree. I thought it was a fun little episode. It was like they said, "Let's make an episode parents can watch with their teens." The Disney romp comparison is spot on.

If this was the worst of the season, it's a damn good season.

I like how they're continuing the stories into the credits now too. My only criticism there is Netflix needs to make sure the autoplay feature doesn't cut scenes off.

Black Mirror - Yay! Netflix

Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 3:28 pm
by Leisher

Black Mirror - Yay! Netflix

Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 8:16 pm
by TheCatt

Black Mirror - Yay! Netflix

Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 8:17 pm
by TheCatt
Leisher wrote: Not really groundbreaking with the technology, just how today's tech can be harmful.
Yes. I thought the most consequential was how far behind the police were vs the resources of the tech company.

Black Mirror - Yay! Netflix

Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 9:47 pm
by Leisher
Was discussing this episode at lunch today. I think it's easily in my top ten of all Black Mirror episodes.

Black Mirror - Yay! Netflix

Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2019 12:55 pm
by GORDON
So what happened with the sniper.

Black Mirror - Yay! Netflix

Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2019 1:16 pm
by TheCatt
GORDON wrote: So what happened with the sniper.
Need more context, it's been a while.