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2015/07/24 18:34:32
Subject: Bernard Cornwell - The Last Kingdom TV series
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No DVRs in the UK?!? 
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2015/07/24 19:53:59
Subject: Bernard Cornwell - The Last Kingdom TV series
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Nah, we're pretty backwards here. We've only just discovered VCR's and most of us ride penny farthings with manure on our trousers 
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2015/07/24 20:42:21
Subject: Bernard Cornwell - The Last Kingdom TV series
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The Sun has well and truly set on your Empire, hasn't it?
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2015/07/30 07:47:20
Subject: Re:Bernard Cornwell - The Last Kingdom TV series
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2015/07/30 15:25:14
Subject: Bernard Cornwell - The Last Kingdom TV series
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Feth me he really does churn them out fast, doesn't he? I recall reading the last one just last summer.
Now, if only George RR Martin could write at that pace... 
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2015/08/02 14:22:49
Subject: Bernard Cornwell - The Last Kingdom TV series
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Highlord with a Blackstone Fortress
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 Shadow Captain Edithae wrote:Feth me he really does churn them out fast, doesn't he? I recall reading the last one just last summer.
Now, if only George RR Martin could write at that pace...
Or that quality. Dont get me wrong Martin has a fine enough imagination, but the 'American Tolkien' hype is exactly that, hype.
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n'oublie jamais - It appears I now have to highlight this again.
It is by tea alone I set my mind in motion. By the juice of the brew my thoughts aquire speed, my mind becomes strained, the strain becomes a warning. It is by tea alone I set my mind in motion. |
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2015/08/18 08:27:38
Subject: Re:Bernard Cornwell - The Last Kingdom TV series
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2015/08/18 09:02:07
Subject: Bernard Cornwell - The Last Kingdom TV series
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Hmm not sure about that trailer, however I love the books and I'm willing to give the TV series a try.
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2015/08/18 14:44:43
Subject: Bernard Cornwell - The Last Kingdom TV series
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Looks pretty good to me - I'm in! 
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2015/10/07 16:31:13
Subject: Re:Bernard Cornwell - The Last Kingdom TV series
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[DCM]
Et In Arcadia Ego
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UK transmission date is 22nd oct, 21;00 , BBC 2.
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2015/10/07 18:52:25
Subject: Re:Bernard Cornwell - The Last Kingdom TV series
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October 10 at 10PM EST here in the USA - really looking forward to it!
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2015/10/07 19:30:10
Subject: Re:Bernard Cornwell - The Last Kingdom TV series
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Rampaging Reaver Titan Princeps
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Can't wait... Automatically Appended Next Post:  Alpharius wrote: October 10 at 10PM EST here in the USA - really looking forward to it!
Getting it earlier, ya Gits!
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2015/10/07 23:42:12
Subject: Re:Bernard Cornwell - The Last Kingdom TV series
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Joined the Military for Authentic Experience
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Really looking forward to this, the books are very well done.
Trailer looks promising, although what is certain that the visual spectacle of a shield wall will not be able to come close to the image that the book manages to create in your imagination !
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2015/10/11 20:36:01
Subject: Bernard Cornwell - The Last Kingdom TV series
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Never read a Cornwell book I've not thoroughly enjoyed, with the possible exception of some of the Sharpe Novels he wrote after the TV series aired and he towards the end he was desperately trying to find events in the Napoleonic Wars he could find convoluted reasons for Sharpe to be present at. But even they where perfectly readable.
The Last Kingdom series of books is brilliant and I'm very much looking forward to this.
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2015/10/12 07:57:25
Subject: Bernard Cornwell - The Last Kingdom TV series
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Trailers are airing on BBC after the Strictly Come Dancing shows.
The shield wall looks a bit unhistorical. I don't see how you would manage to stack them three high or why you would bother when Saxon and Viking armies were relatively skimpy on archery.
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2015/10/31 23:25:07
Subject: Re:Bernard Cornwell - The Last Kingdom TV series
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Ultramarine Librarian with Freaky Familiar
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So...2 episodes have aired so far.
Its a reasonably enjoyable show, though it's got nothing on Vikings.
But feth me, this is a fething awful adaptation of the books.
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2015/10/31 23:47:35
Subject: Bernard Cornwell - The Last Kingdom TV series
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I am really fascinated about this period of history.
But I can't say I like this show. It's very interesting and I like the bits of history they do show, but there are a few inaccuracies.
But the biggest problem I have with the show is that I don't like any of the characters.
The main guy is kind of dumb and doesn't really believe in anything and just kind of goes around reacting poorly to situations that fall upon him, usually because of his own stupidity. If you have a character like that, you better make him really charming.
And his girlfriend has the personality of a stone.
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2015/11/01 00:21:53
Subject: Bernard Cornwell - The Last Kingdom TV series
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Highlord with a Blackstone Fortress
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 Kilkrazy wrote:
The shield wall looks a bit unhistorical. I don't see how you would manage to stack them three high or why you would bother when Saxon and Viking armies were relatively skimpy on archery.
They weren't skimpy on throwing maces.
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n'oublie jamais - It appears I now have to highlight this again.
It is by tea alone I set my mind in motion. By the juice of the brew my thoughts aquire speed, my mind becomes strained, the strain becomes a warning. It is by tea alone I set my mind in motion. |
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2015/11/01 00:34:01
Subject: Bernard Cornwell - The Last Kingdom TV series
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Black Captain of Carn Dûm
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 MWHistorian wrote:I am really fascinated about this period of history.
But I can't say I like this show. It's very interesting and I like the bits of history they do show, but there are a few inaccuracies.
But the biggest problem I have with the show is that I don't like any of the characters.
The main guy is kind of dumb and doesn't really believe in anything and just kind of goes around reacting poorly to situations that fall upon him, usually because of his own stupidity. If you have a character like that, you better make him really charming.
And his girlfriend has the personality of a stone.
He was even less charming in the books lol
He was a lot less dumb though.
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2015/11/02 06:14:09
Subject: Bernard Cornwell - The Last Kingdom TV series
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I have been watching this show, along with the FX show, "Bastard Executioner"
Thus far, I'm of the opinion that Last Kingdom is a bit better than Executioner is. We're 5 or 6 or whatever episodes in on Executioner, and just this last episode FINALLY got some good stuff going on. There was just a feth ton of "set up" being done.
At least with Last Kingdom, they kinda just jump into the story and let us figure some stuff out. Though I agree with some guys here.... the main character and his GF are kinda, meh.
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2015/12/07 03:15:35
Subject: Bernard Cornwell - The Last Kingdom TV series
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I rather enjoyed this series - I just finished catching up on Season 1.
It deviates quite a bit from the books in certain key areas, but overall stays 'true'.
Any word on whether or not it is getting a second season?
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2015/12/11 14:19:47
Subject: Re:Bernard Cornwell - The Last Kingdom TV series
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Et In Arcadia Ego
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2015/12/11 14:36:27
Subject: Bernard Cornwell - The Last Kingdom TV series
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Wrathful Warlord Titan Commander
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Yeah I liked it.
The Final Battle could have been longer and that bit where Alfred spotted the clearly CGI was a bit ropey. The end of it seemed very rushed but other wise quite enjoyable.
I look forward to series 2.
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2015/12/11 14:59:55
Subject: Bernard Cornwell - The Last Kingdom TV series
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 Alpharius wrote:I rather enjoyed this series - I just finished catching up on Season 1.
It deviates quite a bit from the books in certain key areas, but overall stays 'true'.
Any word on whether or not it is getting a second season?
Green light for the second series - it's happening. Automatically Appended Next Post:  notprop wrote:Yeah I liked it.
The Final Battle could have been longer and that bit where Alfred spotted the clearly CGI was a bit ropey. The end of it seemed very rushed but other wise quite enjoyable.
I look forward to series 2.
Yeah, it was quite rushed at the end, but for series 2, it needs something to improve it. It needs Scots
Overall, it was a half decent watch. Very enjoyable.
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2015/12/11 16:04:49
Subject: Bernard Cornwell - The Last Kingdom TV series
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It also got me reading the books - and the books are a LOT of fun!
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2015/12/15 20:03:22
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Looking forward to this. First read one of these books on base a while back. Grabbed some more this past summer at the airport before holidays. If it's anything like the books it won't disappoint!
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2015/12/16 09:22:35
Subject: Bernard Cornwell - The Last Kingdom TV series
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Infiltrating Broodlord
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I never got what I wanted
It doesn't really happen, and the sword he does have isn't made with the secret Thor's hammer in the hilt
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We love what we love. Reason does not enter into it. In many ways, unwise love is the truest love. Anyone can love a thing because. That's as easy as putting a penny in your pocket. But to love something despite. To know the flaws and love them too. That is rare and pure and perfect.
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2015/12/16 10:04:12
Subject: Bernard Cornwell - The Last Kingdom TV series
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Pretty sure it was a small silver or gold cross gifted to him by Aethelflaed or someone else who bade him to keep it with him always, NOT a Thors Hammer. He wears Thors Hammer on his neck openly, he does not hide his paganism.
The cross was an addition at a later date IIRC, not when it was first made.
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2015/12/16 10:07:30
Subject: Bernard Cornwell - The Last Kingdom TV series
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Infiltrating Broodlord
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Actually that sounds right. I haven't read it in 7+ years
They never really went into the swords. It's a shame really because it was interesting.
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We love what we love. Reason does not enter into it. In many ways, unwise love is the truest love. Anyone can love a thing because. That's as easy as putting a penny in your pocket. But to love something despite. To know the flaws and love them too. That is rare and pure and perfect.
Chaos Knights: 2000 PTS
Thousand Sons: 2000 PTS - In Progress
Tyranids: 2000 PTS
Adeptus Mechanicus: 2000 PTS
Adeptus Custodes: 2000 PTS - In Progress |
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2015/12/16 15:10:55
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Serpent's Breath is kinda sorta in the TV series, but poor Wasp Sting is left out entirely!
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