Homeland And All Things Maher

MarkRedman post=436600 said:
If you liked the series "Leverage" years ago on TNT, you'll like "Leverage:Redemption" on Amazon. The entire original cast is back, with the exception of Timothy Hutton, whose character has been replaced by Noah Wylie.
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what's it about ?
 
mjmaherjr post=436601 said:
MarkRedman post=436600 said:
If you liked the series "Leverage" years ago on TNT, you'll like "Leverage:Redemption" on Amazon. The entire original cast is back, with the exception of Timothy Hutton, whose character has been replaced by Noah Wylie.
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what's it about ?


Basically, it's about a group of people who set up con artists to get revenge for people who have been screwed by the con artists. Each episode centers on a different situation.

Here's the official Wikipedia explanation. It's not riveting TV but my wife and I found it entertaining.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leverage_(American_TV_series)


 
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Rex Burger and Lobster in a Mineola. Great roll as usual just wish they opened a place on the water . 9.25 claw rating  [attachment=2170]2412B26A-4395-4945-99BE-D811EE5EB5A8.jpeg[/attachment]
 
L J S A post=436765 said:
Is there a set clawbience deduction for not being on the water?


 
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Clawcellent question. No deductions for not being on the water. I start with my base rating. Just for the roll. From there it can get downgraded for service or crap beer. But since I'm really there to judge the roll I dont downgrade for lack of clawbiance but great clawbiance can definitely bump it up a little bit. So can free drinks ( claw goggling ) and a hottie friendly waitress or bartender can certainly bump up a roll slightly. But Rex Burger and Lobster you are going strictly for the roll
 
austour post=436564 said:
Jean Smart was great in that AND in Hacks (and Watchmen for those that haven't watched that yet).  She's a scene stealer even in small roles.  Far cry from Designing Women.  LOL
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we started watching hacks. excellent show
 
Went to Salted in Northport with my wife to get lobster rolls for lunch. While very good I was a bit shocked when the check came and it said lobster roll $42X2=$84. Menu did not list prices and I did not ask because last year when I got it from there it was like $21.95 and when I went to DJ's Clamhouse in Elwood a couple of months ago it was like $21.95 also. With one cocktail, tax and tip I went for $125 for basically a couple of sandwiches.
 
bamafan post=437381 said:
Went to Salted in Northport with my wife to get lobster rolls for lunch. While very good I was a bit shocked when the check came and it said lobster roll $42X2=$84. Menu did not list prices and I did not ask because last year when I got it from there it was like $21.95 and when I went to DJ's Clamhouse in Elwood a couple of months ago it was like $21.95 also. With one cocktail, tax and tip I went for $125 for basically a couple of sandwiches.
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$42 for a roll is flat out clawrageous
 
Recently saw an article on lobster costs. This was a similar article

The $35 lobster roll? Why prices are spiking for the summer delicacy

www.foxbusiness.com/features/lobster-roll-spike-pandemic.amp
 
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RedStormNC post=437403 said:
Recently saw an article on lobster costs. This was a similar article

The $35 lobster roll? Why prices are spiking for the summer delicacy

www.foxbusiness.com/features/lobster-roll-spike-pandemic.amp
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I can live with $35 if it’s good. $42 it would have to be served with a Bronx Pale Ale
 
RedStormNC post=437403 said:
Recently saw an article on lobster costs. This was a similar article

The $35 lobster roll? Why prices are spiking for the summer delicacy

www.foxbusiness.com/features/lobster-roll-spike-pandemic.amp
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The prices are spiking because MJM is eating them for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night snack. /media/kunena/emoticons/silly.png  

Red Hook Lobster Pond alert for those in Rockaways--no longer have to leave NYC's Riviera to get one in Red Hook Brooklyn but can get them on the beach" at the Becch 97th Street Boardwalk Concessions between 5PM and 8PM.  (On Thursdays)   Can order on line in advance to ensure you get the one you want including the great BLT 
 
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I just finished watching the British Police procedural “Line of Duty” on Prime (4 seasons of 6 episodes each available—2 more seasons available on Acorn).  Very good.  
 
Hit and Run is a new series on Netflix, watched the first three episodes so far and it is very good.
Takes place between Tel Aviv and NYC.
 
Binged two highly publicized and recommend shows the past week: Ted Lasso and Mare of Easttown 

both deserve the hype they’ve been getting. Ted Lasso is a goddamn treasure. Even the most cynical person in the world has to be broken down by how genuinely sweet that show is. 

Mare of Easttown was great too. Thought the first 4 episodes or so were damn near perfect television. The last couple episodes got a bit tedious with the writers going “let’s just stuff as many plot twists in here as possible”. It can become desensitizing when there’s one twist after another, but it was still a great watch. Kate Winslet was outstanding. I live right outside Delco and have been around it my whole life so I have to say the accents and little nods to restaurants in the area were spot on and I appreciated that part of it 

i also watched Succession about a month ago. I think it’s the best show on TV. Season 3 can’t get here soon enough 
 
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Mare of Easttown is superb television, I disagree with the NY Times t.v. critic who didn't like it, he is a snob. Well acted, well written, the local environs were super and being familiar with that "accent" , they nailed it. Jean Smart was also great as Mare's mom. Kevin Bacon's daughter was stellar as the daughter in law. Could not recommend it more highly.

Kate Winslet if she doesn't win an Emmy there should be an investigation.

(I loved Kate Winslet ever since the Titanic scene when Leo was sketching her with his sketchpad and she had on the necklace.) 
 
 
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