Homeland And All Things Maher

[Knight]

I happened on an old favorite, that might be the greatest TV series of all time:
NYPD Blue. Still has chops. The acting is great, the stories are engaging. Dennis Franz carried the show through 12 seasons.

 

[mjmaherjr]

Have you ever tried Jai-Ali from Tampa? It's pretty good. I'm a Goose Island and Lagunitas lover myself.

yep. it's pretty good. They serve itat one of the restaurants not far from me

 

[MainMan]

I happened on an old favorite, that might be the greatest TV series of all time:
NYPD Blue. Still has chops. The acting is great, the stories are engaging. Dennis Franz carried the show through 12 seasons.

I remember being in my dorm gathered around a TV to watch the first episode because it was "going to push the boundaries of network TV" which meant boobies to us.

Alas, we were disappointed.

 

[espken]

Not a fan of A.I. but this modern day cast of The Godfather gets a thumbs up

 

[MainMan]

Any suggestions on which of Ian Fleming's Bond books I should read first?

Wanted to tackle him for some time and I've been on a John le Carre kick recently so here I am.

 

[Knight]

Any suggestions on which of Ian Fleming's Bond books I should read first?

Wanted to tackle him for some time and I've been on a John le Carre kick recently so here I am.

I always like to start those type of books, with a continuing character, from the first book. I think Casino Royale was the first. You can read the book and check out the films to see how they differ.
If you are looking for a good spy series to read, try Daniel Silva's series with the hero Gabriel Allon. Got me hooked and I am working my way through the whole series--25+ books. Gabriel Allon is the main protagonist in Daniel Silva's thriller and espionage series that focuses on Israeli intelligence. Allon is a spy and an art restorer, and I got an education about some great artwork.