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Video and Audio Title: The Last Enemy Poster Comment: The Last Enemy is a BBC production hosted by Matthew Goode,a British actor that gives a brief intro into each episode of this series. The focus of this dramatic mini-series is the loss of privacy due to increasing crime and the War on Terrorism. It is set in England,and it seems they are much further down this road than we are in the US. In fact,in one intro Mr.Goode explains that ID cards that hold all your personal information have already been approved and are in the works for issue to all citizens in the UK soon. The "villian" in this series is really a software program called "TIS",for Total Information Services. And total it is. You can't even ride a subway without flashing your card,and ALL your personal info is coded on that card and the info is available to any official that wants to view it. It is also pretty much a cashless world because you can use this same card to pay rent or buy anything. You even have to swipe your card in a card reader to sell anything. The story stars when Stephen Ezard (Benedict Cumberbatch) comes back to the UK after living in China for several years as a scientific researcher to attend the funeral of his brother. All these changes have happened while he was away,so it is all new to him. It is a story about the loss of privacy and individual freedoms and the corruption that comes with government officials being in bed with corporations seeking government contracts. We are talking about billions of dollars at stake here,so it should come as no surprise to anything the lengths these people will go to in order to protect their tea carts. The show has the typical BBC/Masterpiece Theater high quality scripts and acting,and that alone makes it worth watching. I am hoping it also opens a few eyes on the people who think "that can never happen here". All you have to do is just glance around and you can see it has been happening for years. Here is a link to the IMDB review of the program that shows and names all the actors. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0966151/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast I am watching this series now on Amazon Prime because I can view it there for free,but be aware that Amazon edits the series to avoid showing a breast or to avoid non-PC language. Who knows what else they cut out? I suggest you watch it on PBS if possible. I wathced one episode there and that's why I know amazon cut and edited the episode when they show it. Subscribe to *Bill of Rights-Constitution* Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/Latest #1. To: All, *Bill of Rights-Constitution*, *Crime and Corruption*, *Movie and Book Review*, *Economic News*, *Politics and Politicians* (#0) A "something for everybody" ping! Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012) #2. To: sneakypete (#0) Sounds interesting, petey. I'll keep my eye out for it. I think you may have done a movie review on "Enemy of the State" with Gene Hackman way back when on elPee maybe. It sounds like a similar type of show or theme. Big Brother knows all...
#3. To: sneakypete (#1) " The Last Enemy " Pete, we are using ROKU. I did a search on PBS, not there. Will look again in a few days. Si vis pacem, para bellum #4. To: sneakypete (#1) Pete, just found it on You Tube. Starting to watch episode I now. Si vis pacem, para bellum #5. To: Fred Mertz (#2) I think you may have done a movie review on "Enemy of the State" with Gene Hackman way back when on elPee maybe. Yes,I did. I love that movie. Another similar one is Arlington Road. It sounds like a similar type of show or theme. Similar,but with the British twist. BTW,in the beginnings of Episode 5,Goode mentions that "next year everyone in England will have a National ID card." IIRC,that was 2 years ago. I'm wondering if it happened,and if it did were there many problems reported. Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012) #6. To: Stoner (#3) Pete, we are using ROKU. I did a search on PBS, not there. Will look again in a few days. You can view all 5 episodes on Amazon right now. Your ROKU has a Amazon.com channel. If you are a Amazon Prime member you can watch it for free. Of if you have a tuner like my channel master,you can pull it off the air from a local PBS station for free using a HD antenna. You should also be able to stream it from the PBS website on the net. Use a wi-fe connection,a ethernet cable,or similar device to hook your computer to your big screen tv,and watch it there. Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012) #7. To: Stoner (#4) Let me know what you think. Personally,I love most of the BBC dramss. Especially the historic stuff. You might also want to check out the BBC series MI-5. One of the most realistic and best written and acted series to ever be broadcast. Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012) #8. To: sneakypete (#5) Goode mentions that "next year everyone in England will have a National ID card." Last I heard they scrapped those plans back in 2010 but said that foreign nationals would still be required to use them. “Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.†#9. To: sneakypete (#1) Socialist BBC produces quality product.
#10. To: CZ82 (#8) Last I heard they scrapped those plans back in 2010 but said that foreign nationals would still be required to use them. Thanks! For all we know this series woke up the English voters in time to get them to scrap it. I'm thinking mentioning the Magna Carta in the series was a big help. Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012) #11. To: Pericles (#9) Socialist BBC produces quality product. BBC does produce a quality product,but there is no relationship between socialism and the BBC output. Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012) #12. To: sneakypete (#11) The BBC is not afraid to tackle any subject or person and tear it a new one if they felt it was required (even royalty). When I was there it seemed like their favorite topic was politicians they disliked, from all Parties. “Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.†#13. To: CZ82 (#12) The BBC is not afraid to tackle any subject or person and tear it a new one if they felt it was required (even royalty). When I was there it seemed like their favorite topic was politicians they disliked, from all Parties. PBS does more of this than most conservatives are willing to admit. All anyone who doesn't believe it has to do is watch Frontline and POV a few times. Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012) #14. To: sneakypete (#7) Personally,I love most of the BBC dramss. Especially the historic stuff. Best TV in the world. Bar None.
You might also want to check out the BBC series MI-5. One of the most realistic and best written and acted series to ever be broadcast. It was called Spooks in the UK. You are correct- one of the best TV series ever made. A movie- "Spooks: The Greater Good" is finally out!
Series to look for: "Peaky Blinders"- period drama set in Birmingham 1918 with Cillian Murphy
#15. To: sneakypete (#0) I am watching this series now on Amazon Prime because I can view it there for free,but be aware that Amazon edits the series to avoid showing a breast or to avoid non-PC language. Who knows what else they cut out?
The BBC UK version lists at 20 minutes longer than the disc version marketed in the US by WGBH Boston and sold by Amazon. I believe the editing down is done at WGBH in Boston. I believe Amazon just obtains an edited US product. I first noticed this editing thing a few years ago. http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/lastenemy/welcome.shtml The Last Enemy (1 x 90 minutes, 4 x 60 minutes) is a Box TV production for the BBC and WGBH/Boston. Shooting took place in London and Romania. 90 + 240 = 330 minutes http://www.shoppbs.org/product/index.jsp?productId=3281922#Details 310 mins on 2 discs http://www.amazon.com/The-Last-Enemy-Benedict-Cumberbatch/dp/B001H9JB Run Time: 310 minutes
#16. To: nolu chan (#15) I believe the editing down is done at WGBH in Boston. Thanks for clearing that up. Looks like I was mad at the wrong link in the supply chain. Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012) Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/Latest |
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