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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Monday, November 21, 2022 - 10:58 am 
I watched 9 episodes of The Crown over the weekend. I wish they had kept Olivia Coleman as the queen. I can't look at Imelda Staunton without thinking of Delores Umbridge (Harry Potter).
I'm not enjoying this season as much as I have past seasons. There's just way too much Diana. I've read and watched so much about her. I used to admire her, but the more I learn about her, the less I like her. She was so young when she married Charles, but she was very manipulative of both the press and the royal family.
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Sugar
Member
08-15-2000
| Monday, November 21, 2022 - 2:47 pm
Agree Babyjaxmom, I have only watched about half the episodes but am all Diane-ed out. I remember feeling sorry for her living in a fish bowl in the beginning but she wasn't quite the poor little waif taken advantage of that was portrayed at the time.
I had always rather wished they kept the original cast and used really talented make up artist to age them. Loved Claire Foy and Vanessa Kirby. I was surprised that I grew to like Olivia Coleman, Tobias M, and Josh Charles. I have always thought Helena Bonham Carter to be overrated and oft miscast. I am a Lesley Manville fan and was glad to actually have quite a bit of her in an episode.
Imelda Stauton is an interesting actor, so far the Queen has been underutilized.
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Vsmart
Member
02-09-2003
| Tuesday, November 22, 2022 - 10:31 am
I loved the episode of how Al Fayed tried to buy his way into British society.
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Maris
Member
03-27-2002
| Tuesday, November 22, 2022 - 2:45 pm
She did manipulate the press but at the end of the day she was a 19 year old girl that the royal family had their sights on. Her own sister was part of the firm and wasn't much support. So she, emotionally fragile with abandonment issues latches on to this older man that she convinces herself that he loves her. She finds out that he doesnt love her, he has been having an affair with a woman who he has no intention of giving up and she is expected to tow the line. Dont forget that Camilla was taunting her throughout all of this at parties and treating her like a troublesome child.
She may have behaved badly in the end but honestly, I probably would have done a Lorena Bobbit. It gets on my nerves watching Camilla posing with the queens tiaras on her head and being referred to as queen.
I am betting that When Charles dies, William will delegate her to a nice mansion in Paris. All the properties belong to the crown.
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Pamy
Member
01-01-2002
| Tuesday, November 22, 2022 - 7:24 pm
Maris, I feel the same way.
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Thursday, November 24, 2022 - 10:32 am
I was never a fan of Camilla either. I still remember that Diana's nickname for her was "The Rottweiler." People despised her while Diana was still alive and immediately after her death, but apparently people have forgotten the story and now she's quite popular. I still can't think of her as "Queen Camilla." I've read that while William and Harry tolerate her, they're not especially fond of her. Don't blame them.
I used to subscribe to People magazine back in the 80's and remember all of it. I read her book when it came out and saw the interview with Bashir (never knew the backstory of how he tricked her into it -- that was shocking).
I thought Elizabeth Debicki did an excellent job of portraying Diana. She even had her voice nailed. But I got tired of seeing her duck her head and look up at everyone with those big blue eyes. It was very manipulative.
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Pamy
Member
01-01-2002
| Thursday, November 24, 2022 - 11:48 am
Started watching Wednesday. It is so good! Jenna Ortega is doing a great job. It is so nice to see Gwen Christe outside of Game of Thrones
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Friday, November 25, 2022 - 9:23 am
Watched about half of an episode of Buying Beverly Hills about Mauricio Umansky's Agency real estate business. I found it kind of boring. Didn't really grab me. Beautiful houses, but not much else going on.
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Sincebb1
Member
08-22-2005
| Friday, November 25, 2022 - 4:12 pm
Just watched 1st episode Wednesday also. I agree, I like it.
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Pamy
Member
01-01-2002
| Friday, November 25, 2022 - 6:36 pm
I'm on the final ep. It has been excellent. I love the little nods to the original Addams Family.
I swear the actor playing Pugsly looks like he could be Raul Julia's grandson
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Kappy
Member
06-28-2002
| Saturday, November 26, 2022 - 5:57 pm
I am slowly watching Wednesday because I don't want it to end, lol! Really enjoying everything about it.
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Pamy
Member
01-01-2002
| Saturday, November 26, 2022 - 7:56 pm
I watched it in 2 days and I am having withdrawals today. I want more!
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Jimmer
Board Administrator
08-29-2000
| Sunday, November 27, 2022 - 10:06 am
Now Iām really looking forward to seeing it!
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Sunday, November 27, 2022 - 10:51 am
We watched The Wonder last night on Netflix. It was pretty good. Period piece mystery, takes place in Ireland in 1862. We enjoyed it.
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Cablejockey
Member
12-26-2001
| Monday, November 28, 2022 - 6:23 pm
I am loving Wednesday. Such fun to see this girl in action. Nothing seems to faze her! And love Thing, who reminds me of a pet dog!
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Kappy
Member
06-28-2002
| Monday, November 28, 2022 - 7:23 pm
OMG - Thing!!! I can't believe how much personality they have given him!!
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Sincebb1
Member
08-22-2005
| Tuesday, December 06, 2022 - 10:50 am
Sr. on Netflix
Robert Downey Jr. pays tribute to his late father in this documentary chronicling the life and eclectic career of pioneering filmmaker Robert Downey Sr.
Incredibly touching. I laughed as I cried. I wish I had been able to gift my parents, and myself, with the incredible tribute (while his dad was still living) that Robert Downey Jr. was able to give his dad....not to mention himself and the family.
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Tuesday, December 06, 2022 - 11:08 am
I love Robert Downey Jr. I'm so glad he was able to overcome his drug addiction and have a happy and productive life. He's so talented, and I was afraid we were going to lose him for a while there.
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Sincebb1
Member
08-22-2005
| Tuesday, December 06, 2022 - 11:40 am
Thats exactly what his dad said in docu.
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Thursday, December 08, 2022 - 11:35 am
We watched it last night, Since. I told hubby, "I read something somewhere about his show [when we saw it listed on Netflix], but I can't remember where or who it was." Sorry, but thanks, Since!
I dabbed away a few tears. I've lost both my parents at this point, so I could relate. I loved watching how sweet Robert Jr. is with his children. He's very loving and hands-on with them.
His dad was quite a character. What a lovely tribute!
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Kitt
Member
09-05-2000
| Tuesday, December 13, 2022 - 11:29 am
Kaleidoscope looks really good, an anthology of heist shows. Premieres Jan 1st. Trailer and bumpf in the link.
https://tvline.com/2022/12/13/kaleidoscope-netflix-heist-drama-trailer-giancarlo-esposito/
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Rieann
Member
08-26-2006
| Wednesday, December 14, 2022 - 4:43 pm
I love heists! š Looking forward to that one.
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Sincebb1
Member
08-22-2005
| Monday, December 19, 2022 - 12:33 pm
For anyone that was watching Emily In Paris. Season 3 starts up on Wednesday the 21st
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Jimmer
Board Administrator
08-29-2000
| Monday, December 19, 2022 - 2:38 pm
We're still on the first season but we love Emily in Paris. It's a fun little show.
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Sincebb1
Member
08-22-2005
| Monday, December 19, 2022 - 4:43 pm
I do love it! Paired with the reality show Real Girlfriends in Paris...I get my European fix lol
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