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I think that's it exactly - a time and a place - I read an absolutely splendid piece with Robin Wright just the other day... I'm sure the US version has all the integrity and insight of the original, but - the original was lethal - FU couldn't survive endless recommissions by the network. Spacey...

And due respect right back at'cha - I hope to connect with the American version some time soon - goiven the cast, won't be half bad - but with the original, there was a time and a place when it was urgent, observational TV - bring me some anti-Trump soon, please! And don't get me started on...

Hot damn! my friend - why have I never even heard of this? Anything Whitehouse objected to must be gold. I would never have thought that her "Crusade of Light" could have actually singed an interesting series like this seems to be. Bum!

@Janine The Barefoot But guess what? I had a really distressing "moment". Remember this, Janine? "he has gone out of his way to cover my back, treat me personally with kindness, respect and humor" Didn't I do that? But hey, I'm not a Moderator, just a woman reaching out to another who cried...

HUGE respect to Mr Spacey, both as an actor and for all his amazing work at the Old Vic. Haven't had a chance to see any of the American take on this, but has anyone else here seen the REAL (oops, original, as in, British) House of Cards Trilogy? Francis Urquhart could take every American...

Love that one, Doc - not that I've ever seen a bad Honest Trailer - Tell tiny wees today who don't remember when Star Wars was a film and not a franchise, how amazing, exciting, unexpected and glorious it was - they'd probably say - duh. And I love the Family Guy versions too - poor Meg....

Yesterday someone I thought I could trust and thought I liked, and respected - did the opposite to me. Go figure...

Yes, of course - possibly from so young an age that, although I loved all the characters, I though some were a bit weird - because I hadn't figured out they weren't weird at all, just American! (Imagine how confusing I though Little Women was the first time round. Without the accent, it's a bit...

On the other hand, don't think I've ever missed The Snowman, so maybe it averages out?

I think you're spot on about all of it, with the option of revisiting the originals being the saving grace. They were made with conviction, fun, flair and an appetite to experiment that current franchise building seems to bypass utterly. Like you said, hope I'm wrong too - but worth it to see...

So here's my Charlie Brown question: these cartoons - just not shown in the UK or did I never have the right channel on as a kid? It's clearly a Thing, and though I had lots of Peanuts comics, books, gifts and Stuff, just never cartoons on TV. I have absolute love of and trust in all things...

@Doctor Omega Thanks for the heart, Doc. I know you are wonderfully committed to offering us exciting news, topics and esoteric cinematic ponderables in a highly creditable, diplomatically detached manner - but SERIOUSLY, sweetie, what do YOU think? You are so gloriously well-versed in cinema...

First thought - in what way do we need another one? I'm several iterations behind the pack by now - and it's a story I have a lot of time for - just not, apparently, enough time for all the film versions. This one on ice, maybe (part of the Frozen "universe")?

"You'd do it for Randolph Scott"

Excellent in Sexy Beast (smallish but pivotal character) And of course, hero of the endlessly jolly teatime TV favourite Lovejoy. Although I wish it'd been a bit less jolly teatimey, once I'd read some of the books - where he's a much dodgier, grungier, even sleazier character. McShane can get...

Homeward Bound- Simon & Garfunkel Thanks, petal. Not just Yorkshire, bur Yorkshire Gold, of course.

And I wish you'd settle for finding good manners, or another forum to infest with your bad ones.

@Hux What's the problem? Says the tedious, relentless, boorish. mannerless omni-fucking-present BULLY who hogs this Forum like he owns it. I'll get back to you in a minute, little man. Hey, Hux - I was enjoying your game - thank you, I mean I was really enjoying it, stressful time at work...

Mad World - also Tears for Fears

Yours popped up first - whose turn is it now?