# Movies/TV/Book/Music/Etc **URL:** https://community.goactuary.com/c/the-sandbox/movies-tv/26.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.goactuary.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.goactuary.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.goactuary.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Winter is not coming](https://community.goactuary.com/t/winter-is-not-coming/10328)
**Author:** [@ArthurItas](https://community.goactuary.com/u/ArthurItas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/winter-is-not-coming/10328 "2025-05-30T20:57:59Z")
--- ## [Handmaid's Tale (TV Show)](https://community.goactuary.com/t/handmaids-tale-tv-show/6495)
**Author:** [@BG5150](https://community.goactuary.com/u/BG5150)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/handmaids-tale-tv-show/6495 "2025-05-14T17:40:50Z")
Watched S5:Eps 01 and 02 last night. We watched the last 2 episodes of S4 the other day to catch up. Ugh. I’d give it up if I wasn’t so invested already. --- ## [The Pitt on Max](https://community.goactuary.com/t/the-pitt-on-max/10257)
**Author:** [@BG5150](https://community.goactuary.com/u/BG5150)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2025, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/the-pitt-on-max/10257 "2025-04-30T20:06:11Z")
We are enjoying it. But there are a lot of “that would never happen in an ER” moments. Too many family members standing around watching tubes get put in someone’s chest. Anyone else watching it? --- ## [Sanderson - Stormlight Archive - SPOILERS through end of Rhythm of War!](https://community.goactuary.com/t/sanderson-stormlight-archive-spoilers-through-end-of-rhythm-of-war/1691)
**Author:** [@urysohn](https://community.goactuary.com/u/urysohn)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/sanderson-stormlight-archive-spoilers-through-end-of-rhythm-of-war/1691 "2025-03-14T19:48:25Z")
No spoiler tags needed through the end of Rhythm of War. Naturally, much of the climax is at the end of the story so proceed with caution if you’re mostly through the book and think it’s a good idea to jump in! . . . … --- ## [Anti-Fascist Playlist](https://community.goactuary.com/t/anti-fascist-playlist/9969)
**Author:** [@Rastiln](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Rastiln)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2025, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/anti-fascist-playlist/9969 "2025-02-21T18:15:34Z")
Been working on a playlist recently. Would love any suggestions. --- ## [The Actuary Strikes Back Article](https://community.goactuary.com/t/the-actuary-strikes-back-article/9993)
**Author:** [@blexcroid](https://community.goactuary.com/u/blexcroid)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2025, 9:23pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/the-actuary-strikes-back-article/9993 "2025-02-16T21:23:23Z")
Just in time for Valentines Day, here is the link to the second installment of my take on actuary and non-actuary relationships. Many thanks to the people on this forum that gave me suggestions for material for the arti… --- ## [Watch Me Sing!](https://community.goactuary.com/t/watch-me-sing/1351)
**Author:** [@soyleche](https://community.goactuary.com/u/soyleche)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2025, 1:47am UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/watch-me-sing/1351 "2025-01-13T01:47:41Z")
I mentioned this in the “Favorite Holiday Song” thread, but here are some additional details: I (and a couple of my kids) participate in a choral organization called “Millennial Choirs and Orchestra”. COVID has thrown … --- ## [Thirty One December Twenty Twenty Four](https://community.goactuary.com/t/thirty-one-december-twenty-twenty-four/9889)
**Author:** [@PatrickBauer](https://community.goactuary.com/u/PatrickBauer)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2025, 3:49am UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/thirty-one-december-twenty-twenty-four/9889 "2025-01-01T03:49:46Z")
I have set aside a name, Meaning to me Traces here remain, I move on as me. Music in sets of 8 Meaning buried in what I listen to Then back to you. Baritones. --- ## [Who annoys you the most on Big Bang Theory?](https://community.goactuary.com/t/who-annoys-you-the-most-on-big-bang-theory/6015)
**Author:** [@seanarcher](https://community.goactuary.com/u/seanarcher)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 12:19am UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/who-annoys-you-the-most-on-big-bang-theory/6015 "2024-11-18T00:19:21Z")
All the girls annoy me. I feel like they’re useless characters. I especially hate Bernadette and her annoying voice. --- ## [Amazon Prime series](https://community.goactuary.com/t/amazon-prime-series/9683)
**Author:** [@ArthurItas](https://community.goactuary.com/u/ArthurItas)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2024, 10:43pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/amazon-prime-series/9683 "2024-10-29T22:43:27Z")
I’m planning on watching a few series on Amazon prime. I’ll likely start one of these 5 tonight based on what my spouse chooses, but if you have a strong positive opinion on the next one I’m interested. Here are the five… --- ## [Kelce-Swift countdown to breakup](https://community.goactuary.com/t/kelce-swift-countdown-to-breakup/9618)
**Author:** [@dr\_t\_non-fan](https://community.goactuary.com/u/dr_t_non-fan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2024, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/kelce-swift-countdown-to-breakup/9618 "2024-10-19T17:16:48Z")
Figure this is entertainment. So, the Daily Mail, seems to be a shitty rag, has a “contract” that Kelce and Swift signed that has a breakup date of September 28. These things need to be orchestrated, after all, like a m… --- ## ["Wish Upon a Christmas" Lifetime Movie](https://community.goactuary.com/t/wish-upon-a-christmas-lifetime-movie/9678)
**Author:** [@dr\_t\_non-fan](https://community.goactuary.com/u/dr_t_non-fan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2024, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/wish-upon-a-christmas-lifetime-movie/9678 "2024-10-11T12:06:17Z")
From the NFL Football thread. Could be in the “actuarial sighting” thread, but tis the season, according to Costco. Movie about a “corporate actuary” whose job it is to make cuts to newly-bought companies by evil corpo… --- ## [House of the Dragon (no spoilers)](https://community.goactuary.com/t/house-of-the-dragon-no-spoilers/6372)
**Author:** [@BG5150](https://community.goactuary.com/u/BG5150)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/house-of-the-dragon-no-spoilers/6372 "2024-07-15T23:58:25Z")
The GoT thread got pretty hefty at teh old place. Here’s a thread to discuss the prequel: House of the Dragon. Sans spoilers, please. --- ## [I used to hate Anya Taylor Joy. Then I saw Furiosa](https://community.goactuary.com/t/i-used-to-hate-anya-taylor-joy-then-i-saw-furiosa/9437)
**Author:** [@seanarcher](https://community.goactuary.com/u/seanarcher)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2024, 11:07am UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/i-used-to-hate-anya-taylor-joy-then-i-saw-furiosa/9437 "2024-07-05T11:07:54Z")
She’s better looking with a dirty greasy face. Her eyes don’t look so far apart then. --- ## [Dumping Cable](https://community.goactuary.com/t/dumping-cable/9329)
**Author:** [@Kid\_Rock](https://community.goactuary.com/u/Kid_Rock)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 12:50am UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/dumping-cable/9329 "2024-06-26T00:50:02Z")
Moving into a new home in next 30 days. Considering the 1 GB speed for wifi and going to a streaming service like YouTube or Hulu for cable. Looks like both have full lineup of channels. I did talk to someone recently… --- ## [I'm old and cannot keep up with today's music](https://community.goactuary.com/t/im-old-and-cannot-keep-up-with-todays-music/9337)
**Author:** [@dr\_t\_non-fan](https://community.goactuary.com/u/dr_t_non-fan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/im-old-and-cannot-keep-up-with-todays-music/9337 "2024-05-14T17:26:17Z")
Well, this has always been the case with old people, but now I’m one of them (have been for decades it seems). Anywho, I check my morning newspaper, printed on paper, and the Sports section has a paid advertisement “rep… --- ## [Movies that couldn't be made today](https://community.goactuary.com/t/movies-that-couldnt-be-made-today/7092)
**Author:** [@ArthurItas](https://community.goactuary.com/u/ArthurItas)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/movies-that-couldnt-be-made-today/7092 "2024-02-15T20:46:20Z")
What movies come to mind that couldn’t be made today? Blazing Saddles, Airplane, Kentucky Fried Movie, and Revenge of the Nerds come to mind. What other movies come to mind? --- ## [Grammys](https://community.goactuary.com/t/grammys/2363)
**Author:** [@dr\_t\_non-fan](https://community.goactuary.com/u/dr_t_non-fan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2024, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/grammys/2363 "2024-02-05T15:28:23Z")
So, big kerfuffles here. People online are complaining about the only-15-second tribute to Eddie Van Halen. Well, 1000+ members of the music academy died this past year. And you can see plenty of EVH online. They didn’t… --- ## [Actuarial Books](https://community.goactuary.com/t/actuarial-books/3174)
**Author:** [@NormalDan](https://community.goactuary.com/u/NormalDan)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2023, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/actuarial-books/3174 "2023-12-16T14:38:44Z")
I wonder if anyone has any suggestions for interesting loosely actuarial-related books? One example I’ve already read would be Against the Gods. I’d love to discover a couple books to leisurely/non-technically learn mor… --- ## [Masters of the air](https://community.goactuary.com/t/masters-of-the-air/8690)
**Author:** [@seanarcher](https://community.goactuary.com/u/seanarcher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2023, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/masters-of-the-air/8690 "2023-12-12T18:46:33Z")
looks like it will be bad --- ## [Christmas Movies](https://community.goactuary.com/t/christmas-movies/6920)
**Author:** [@meep](https://community.goactuary.com/u/meep)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/christmas-movies/6920 "2023-12-06T22:00:42Z")
Where do you land on the Christmas Movie alignment chart? --- ## [Best Christmas and Christmas-Adjacent TV Episodes](https://community.goactuary.com/t/best-christmas-and-christmas-adjacent-tv-episodes/1597)
**Author:** [@NerdAlert](https://community.goactuary.com/u/NerdAlert)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2023, 11:03pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/best-christmas-and-christmas-adjacent-tv-episodes/1597 "2023-11-29T23:03:07Z")
In no particular order: The Chrismukkah That Almost Wasn’t - The O.C. The Constant - Lost Mr. Monk Meets His Dad - Monk The Strike - Seinfeld White Trash Christmas - Roseanne Afternoon Delight - Arrested Development --- ## [Rolling Beat Stones](https://community.goactuary.com/t/rolling-beat-stones/8558)
**Author:** [@PatientZombie](https://community.goactuary.com/u/PatientZombie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2023, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/rolling-beat-stones/8558 "2023-11-03T17:49:11Z")
Anyone bet the double that the Rolling Stones and the Beatles would have new releases this year --- ## [Is Bach the Greatest Achiever of All Time?](https://community.goactuary.com/t/is-bach-the-greatest-achiever-of-all-time/8373)
**Author:** [@meep](https://community.goactuary.com/u/meep)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 8:29pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/is-bach-the-greatest-achiever-of-all-time/8373 "2023-10-22T20:29:04Z")
I’ve been reading and rereading biographies of Bach lately (for some podcast prep), and it strikes me he might count as the greatest achiever of all time. That is distinct from say regarding him as your favorite comp… --- ## [All things TiVo](https://community.goactuary.com/t/all-things-tivo/7851)
**Author:** [@dr\_t\_non-fan](https://community.goactuary.com/u/dr_t_non-fan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2023, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/all-things-tivo/7851 "2023-10-01T19:43:01Z")
OK, love my TiVo. The interface is better than my two cable TV choices and DirecTV and what other satellite viewing there is. Also better than streaming services which think they know me (or whomever’s account I’m watchi… --- ## [Getting a Roku Streaming Stick+. Now what?](https://community.goactuary.com/t/getting-a-roku-streaming-stick-now-what/1509)
**Author:** [@vjvj](https://community.goactuary.com/u/vjvj)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2023, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/getting-a-roku-streaming-stick-now-what/1509 "2023-08-24T22:19:49Z")
I have Netflix, but don’t really want to pay for more now. Any suggestions on free channels (if that’s the right word) I should check out now that I’ll have a Roku? --- ## [Realizations about songs](https://community.goactuary.com/t/realizations-about-songs/3000)
**Author:** [@soyleche](https://community.goactuary.com/u/soyleche)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/realizations-about-songs/3000 "2023-06-08T22:54:06Z")
The choir I sing with has an arrangement of Amazing Grace (I actually haven’t sung this one with them - it’s barely before my time): I actually like the arrangement, but it made me realize that the song is… --- ## [Opera and Related Vocal Art Music](https://community.goactuary.com/t/opera-and-related-vocal-art-music/3978)
**Author:** [@meep](https://community.goactuary.com/u/meep)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2023, 9:33am UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/opera-and-related-vocal-art-music/3978 "2023-05-14T09:33:43Z")
Great Performances - Verdi’s Requiem: The Met Remembers 9/11 Free recording available through September 26 It’s gorgeous --- ## [Brandon Sanderson Appreciation Thread](https://community.goactuary.com/t/brandon-sanderson-appreciation-thread/1016)
**Author:** [@BruteForce](https://community.goactuary.com/u/BruteForce)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/brandon-sanderson-appreciation-thread/1016 "2023-04-03T19:24:06Z")
Couldn’t find a better place to put this. Rhythm of War is coming out in less than a week. I wasn’t going to read the early release chapters, but then I peeked at the prologue and couldn’t help myself. I have preordered … --- ## [Welcome to Chippendale's](https://community.goactuary.com/t/welcome-to-chippendales/7266)
**Author:** [@BG5150](https://community.goactuary.com/u/BG5150)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2023, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.goactuary.com/t/welcome-to-chippendales/7266 "2023-03-30T17:06:48Z")
Finished it this weekend. On Hulu. Not bad. 7/10. 9 episodes, could have been wrapped up in 5. [Previous page](https://community.goactuary.com/c/the-sandbox/movies-tv/26.md) [Next page](https://community.goactuary.com/c/the-sandbox/movies-tv/26.md?page=2)