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Re: Silk

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I remember watching that movie years back. I don't remember the movie though.
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A Melbourne family is very happy living where they do, near the Melbourne airport (according to Jane Kennedy, it's "practically their back yard"). However, they are forced to leave their beloved home, by the Government and airport authorities. 'The Castle' is the story of how they fight to remain in their house, taking their case as far as the High Court. Written by Simon Quinn <G.Quinn@mailbox.uq.edu.au>

The Kerrigan family are a typical aussie "battler" family and living right next to the airport never seemed to be a problem for them until the airport wants to expand - on to their land. Their initial reaction is "f**k the airport" but it soon becomes obvious that airport is going to get its way - one way or another. This is Dale Kerrigan's story of their battle with the airport to keep their beloved house, along with "bloody good set of gates". Written by QarnoS <qarnos@mindless.com>
Wow, I sure hope that movie is more entertaining then that description....

It would almost have to be... 8-)
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Jim, watch it if you get a chance, it is VERY very very funny. Some of the quotes from it have entered the Australian vernacular.
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Sort of like the big lebowski?
Okay... There's all kinds of things wrong with what you just said.

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A lot more gentle comedy though.
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Shut the fuck up Donnie
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Finally got around to watching the BBC series "Silk" on Hulu, and it is a very good show. Good characters/acting/writing. I like seeing how the British chambers work, at least on tv. There are worse ways to spend the pandemic (Food Network, I'm talking to you!).

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Sue U wrote:
Thu Sep 26, 2013 1:35 pm
Guinevere wrote:I never watch lawyer shows, I find them annoying and not really enjoyable/relaxing.
Oh come on, you can't tell me you didn't love Boston Legal!
I just binged Boston Legal. I had multiple literal LOL moments not to mention cringe moments. :ok

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TPFKA@W wrote:
Thu Feb 18, 2021 9:11 pm
I just binged Boston Legal. I had multiple literal LOL moments not to mention cringe moments. :ok
I thought pairing Bill Shatner with James Spader was brilliant.
GAH!

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I wish they had done more with the cross dresser. He was hilarious in his female role. Not since Geraldine/Flip Wilson have I enjoyed that particular mashup so much. Plus who knew William Shatner would be so hilarious.

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Still haven’t watched an episode.

And Long Run — what took you so long? 🤣
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