Pbsw23

Monday again huh 😕 Booooooooo.

Hope your week starts well everyone. 

19 minutes ago, Neil21Harris said:

So I must say, my fav tv series are not all included in these - but I don’t have some physical copies of series and it breaks my heart (Justified steelbooks, Banshee, and so on…)

 

but these ones I do adore. First is *Kingdom, the greatest MMA series ever made and can never be topped.
*Condor - which is an underrated spy series loosely based off of 3 Days of the Condor. 
*Chernobyl - just an amazingly acted and well written series about an event that still effects us. 
*True Detective - specifically s1, just an incredible show (s2 is amazing too)

*Westworld - I didn’t watch s1, I binged it before s2 came out and I fell in love with this series. Plus thx to @Masterblaster and his sale I was able to complete this steelbook series collection (s4 😭)

(if Punisher had steelbooks or even a decent physical release that would bump Westworld)

 

Holy Cr@p! Another one of my 3 choices has a steelbook I didn’t know about! 😵 Where have I been??! 😂

Just need some one to post The Witcher now 😆

1 hour ago, Gary K said:

 

Bonus - I had to point out to my man @Pbsw23 that the amazing (and cancelled way too soon) HBO series Lovecraft Country  did, in fact, get a steelbook release here in the states.

 

 

Hot Damn, Neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed! Thank you for letting me know @Gary K 😲👍🏼👊🏼

Here we go…

C’mon Boys. Think it’s high time Saka & Foden showed the World just how class they are. Hopefully we can crank it up a notch tonight.
 

Challenge 13: What's good on TV?
 

Thank you @Catgirl @extantsrevenge I’ve been wondering when we would get a TV Series challenge or award. 👍🏼
 

Let’s go straight in with this one. Childhood memories of watching this at my Grandparents house when ever I stayed over. Holds so much nostalgia for me and of course everyone has to love the wonderful man that was Adam West. His appearances in Family Guy and cameo in Big Bang Theory (another TV Series I Love) we’re just class. What a Guy.
 

Next up I have to go with this one. I was hooked on episode one. The second it became apparent that this would run alongside the MCU and that Samuel L Jackson was to appear in season 1, I knew it was for me. As it happens, Phil Coulson has become one of my favourite characters and I love Clark Gregg’s portrayal of the role. He also voices Phil Coulson in the Marvel animated series as well.

I’ll stick with Marvel for my 3rd choice (Again, I could compete this challenge in Marvel alone). For the Epic and now famous hallway scene alone, Daredevil has to be in here. What a show, and what a performance from Charlie Cox. The fight scenes are perfect, and his portrayal of a blind man is brilliant. Of course, he has since returned to the role for the MCU (previously for Netflix defenders run) and after a couple of cameos he has been quoted as stating “it’s a Dream come true”. I cannot wait for the new series to run on Disney+.

Next up is from Netflix again, and is the super addictive 80’s throwback from the Duffer Brothers. I hope that they bring us something equally fascinating and “Bingetastic” once they have wrapped this up after season 5. I am of course referring to the magnificent Stranger Things. Love this show.

Lastly, a bit of a curveball and a guilty pleasure. Spent many an evening watching episodes of this, then one day realised I’d never actually watched it in order and wasn’t sure how many episodes I had missed. So, a purchase was in order. I binged this one about 7 years ago and when I next struggle to find something to watch, I think this one may come out again for a another re-watch. Shame it’s on DVD really.

I can also list Frasier, Lost and Angel that I have complete boxsets of, and I am eagerly awaiting a premium complete box set of Agents of Shield. Disappointed that Zavvi never finished the series in Steelbooks but they just didn’t sell. 
 

The Wire is one of my favourite all time shows, but I do not own that one currently. It is on the wanted list though.
 

For 3 shows that I would like to see released not counting the aforementioned complete series of AoS and Pretty much Any of the Marvel shows on Disney+ (if they are ever released in a steelbook or premium format I’ll be buying them). I will go with the following:

• Lovecraft Country
• True Detective
• The Witcher

Happy Sunday!

@GuyIncognit0 I hope you managed to resolve your tree issues and get a more lazing day today?

I went round a friends for a cards night last night, and boy do I have a sore head today. Only 5 hours to shake it off before the England game. Consuming tea and biscuits like they are going out of fashion before opening that first Budweiser 😄 

The tree will be selected, purchased and erected next Saturday. May get some decorations down this afternoon, if my head can handle it 😂

It’s the Weekend!!

Have a Great Saturday everyone. Plenty of Trees going up this weekend I should imagine? 🎄

10 hours ago, Boilersteel said:

So my kids were like why doesn't dad have an Advent calendar, as they have lego ones.  Well now I have one as well that my wife surprised me with, and it has chocolate and other treats.  I am almost as excited as them.  First one had dark chocolate and next had a truffle.  I feel like a kid in a candy shop.

 

Im contemplating picking one up today for myself 😆 Why should the Kids have all the fun right?! 😂

19 minutes ago, Veum said:

 

But I enjoy watching them! 👊

I was just trying to give you a positive spin 👊🏼😁

But wouldn’t you rather be watching USA? They’re playing at the same time.

3 hours ago, R1s1ngs0n said:

@Pbsw23

Two accurate predictions, one after the other.

 

Meanwhile for me, it's business as usual at #63 😡

 

If this continues like that, I may resort to some drastic measures.

Chances are, That’s it. I’ve peaked 😂

1 hour ago, Veum said:

 

@Pbsw23 I had hoped I could have watched your great England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 team today vs. Wales but our Satellite subscription does not have FS1 where it is playing here (hoped it would have been on FOX or FS2 which we do get 😔). 😞 

Well, just tell yourself that after the performance from them on Friday, you’re really not missing anything 😂👍🏼

I personally cannot see Iran beating USA @Veum But then again, I mayyyyyyyyyy have been wrong before….

🤣😂😂😂😂😂

2 hours ago, extantsrevenge said:

@GuyIncognit0

The whole WM I seem to make the wrong predictions, Gameday 4 was especially hard and I almost thought I would collect no points at all. It is

 

I almost thought @R1s1ngs0n would leave us alone at the end, but he came back 😛, and good @Pbsw23 is also still in reach. We are a tight group 🤣. I wonder if we can get out from below during Gameday 5 or if things take another bad turn 😨

 

Anyway a huge congratulations to @Mrdugan who collected 50 Points on day 4 and secured with that the position 1.

 

Get your predigtions in @tylerismisfit @Parzival @Casiusco @ilay620 @ZKA @aluna12 Rapunzel (still don't know who you are) @ChristophStraub

 

I felt bad for you all so I thought some match fixing was in order… 🙄🤣

The irony is that people have benefitted from your point scoring system Nils. How I only get 4 points for predicting 2-1 when the result is 2-0 (correct result but 1 goal out) and yet people seem to score 9 or more points for predicting 0-0 when it’s 3-3 (correct result but SIX goals out) is beyond me?! 😆 But all is fair in Love and Scores 😁👍🏼
 

So long as England don’t implode tonight I’m a happy bunny. 😊🍻

Challenge 12:  The Director's.

Thank you @bossjon - Great Challenge - Aplogies for the naff photo’s - I have been working in the garden all day and at this point, all energy and effort has gone out the window 😴

First Director to truly capture my imagination besides the Obvious Spielberg was Tim Burton. I love his whole Gothic vibe and many great actors have in part this man to thank for their illustrious careers. Fav HAS to be Batman, though special mention for Sleepy Hollow which I still need to repurchase.

Next I’ll go for the Ever Popular Quentin Tarantino. Fav movie… that’s a Real tough one as they are ALL so good. I’ll plump for Jackie Brown, but my decision could change daily TBF.

Third, I’m going for “Mr.Explosion” himself - Micheal Bay. Totally understand why he’s not everyone’s fav, but Bad Boys and Transformers are simply two of my favourite Movies, so it goes without saying he’s in this one for me. 
 

Last little honorary mention to Jon Favreau purely because he came up in discussion at home today bizarrely for being the director of potentially the Best Xmas movie Ever - Elf. $33 million spent and grossing $220 million ain’t half bad! I do also own Elf but it’s in the Xmas Movie box which hasn’t yet come down from the loft. 👍🏼

17 minutes ago, Reagh said:

I think he’s getting help from somewhere 🤔

 

I’ve been through all of @extantsrevenge rules with a fine tooth comb, 

and there isn’t Anything in there about the use of Ouija boards. 😲

Or Time Machines!! But Perhaps @RileyLad way is best. Personally I thought I had found a solid loop hole, my dog on the other hand once again said I’m an idiot. 🤷🏼‍♂️
 

3 hours ago, Pbsw23 said:

@RileyLad Duuuuuuuudeeee…. You are on FIRE Son!!
 

 

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

That wasn’t a GIF btw, that was a Live feed from the race track in which @RileyLad is not only steaming through the competition…

…he’s setting record scores in the process!

45 points in a round and up 39 places!!! I’m Certain this has Never been done before on MP Predictors 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👊🏼

@extantsrevenge Take note of the date and scores. I think this record will stand up for a Loooooooooong time. 👍🏼

@RileyLad Duuuuuuuudeeee…. You are on FIRE Son!!
 

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

12 minutes ago, R1s1ngs0n said:

For me too. It's one train wreck after another.

I’m already doubting my choices for Bonus points. Hard to see past Mbappe and France right now. 
 

At least my early predictions around this England squad appeared closer to the mark after last nights game.
 

Not sure if that’s a good thing or a bad thing mind you... Bring back the Premier League!!! 😂😂😂

55 minutes ago, extantsrevenge said:

When I look at my position in the ranking

somehow everything goes wrong 😪. Is it because of my total lack of interest in soccer, or because I have not read any info about the teams at all for this tournement 🤔. I'm sure I will make a comeback on Gameday 4

 

I feel your pain Nils. This is the easily the worst I have Ever done in any form of Dreamteam/Predictor game. ☹️
 

Onward and Upwards.

1 hour ago, Erica F said:

Today’s deliveries. Who else is feeling like they need to quit buying things for a while? 😰

 

Nice pick up of The Shallows there @Erica F 👌🏼This one has been on my list for too long. Really regret not jumping on the GB when I had the chance. 

On 11/25/2022 at 6:27 AM, Basil said:

 

could say same of blufans weet manta or any other premium really paul.

its just this one is by EB that zavvi bought into last year as im sure your aware  

Weet, Manta or Blufans generally costs LESS than that to an Englishman AFTER you’ve applied GB fees etc. and the cost of shipping around the world mate. The products themselves are nowhere near this. EB/Zavvi are just outright pricey. Always have been IMO. Just saying. 😊👍🏼

4 minutes ago, GuyIncognit0 said:

 

Ah, ok. So the draw is the middle number? That's mostly what I was trying to figure out - which number corresponded to which result.

Also Left is always “Home” team, middle for the draw and right for the “Away” team.

Just now, GuyIncognit0 said:

 

Ah, ok. So the draw is the middle number? That's mostly what I was trying to figure out - which number corresponded to which result.

I can’t say with complete certainty as this is different to what I would expect to see on an English app, but it is certainly my interpretation of it given my knowledge (for what it’s worth) on betting on Football games. 👍🏼
 

Then, take a look at where I am in the table for this particular prediction game, and you will realise that you should do the opposite of what these odds and I say 😂😂😂

5 minutes ago, GuyIncognit0 said:

 

So looking at the England/USA game is that the odds against 1 for an England win/USA win/tie? Is that how it's read?

I don’t totally understand it. Not sure if German odds are different to what I am used to, but essentially the lowest number is supposed to be the most likely outcome.

For example, if you placed a $1 bet on the draw tonight, you would have won $4. If you placed $1 on England to win and if they had have won, you would have won $1.55. Make sense?

1 minute ago, GuyIncognit0 said:

 

So looking at the England/USA game is that the odds against 1 for an England win/USA win/tie? Is that how it's read?

I don’t totally understand it. Not sure if German odds are different to what I am used to, but essentially the lowest number is supposed to be the most likely outcome.