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Re: Girls...DeRedux Version
Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2025 12:33 pm
by Cousin Strawberry
That one's very, very nice. Even with almost no rack
Weird
Re: Girls...DeRedux Version
Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2025 6:57 pm
by 5thhorseman
donlever wrote: ↑Sat Oct 11, 2025 11:57 am
... James Clavells Shogun (great read by the way for those interested - as are many Clavell novels, King Rat for instance)...
One of my favorite authors as well. I think I've read most, if not all, of his Far East epics. Enjoyed every one.
Re: Girls...DeRedux Version
Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2025 7:01 pm
by donlever
Agree, read them all as well.
All great books with some elevated well beyond that.
Have never been able to decide whether his "goat" was Shogun, Tai Pan or Noble House for me.
Regardless all as good as it gets for in depth, historical, entertainment style reading.
Re: Girls...DeRedux Version
Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2025 7:54 pm
by Meds
The mini series was actually outstanding (if you am an handle subtitles).
Re: Girls...DeRedux Version
Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2025 8:03 pm
by 5thhorseman
My first exposure to Clavell was as a kid watching the Shogun miniseries with Richard Chamberlain. Haven't watched the remake.
Racks are overrated Cuz.
Re: Girls...DeRedux Version
Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2025 8:06 pm
by Cousin Strawberry
They're not called funbags because they aren't fun
Just sayin
Re: Girls...DeRedux Version
Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2025 8:10 pm
by 2Fingers
Now thats a woman.
Read all his books, that is how I became so interested in Japan.
Re: Girls...DeRedux Version
Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2025 8:12 pm
by donlever
The mini series with Anna Sawai & famed Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada (Westworld) was quite good I agree Mëds.
You get used to the subtitles.
It's a more "real" feel the way they did it this time.
Superior to the Chamberlain series (which I also enjoyed at the time however)....
Season 2 of Shogun is set to be released in early '27 and will commence 10 years beyond the end of the book (and Season 1).
Re: Girls...DeRedux Version
Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2025 10:14 pm
by Meds
donlever wrote: ↑Sat Oct 11, 2025 8:12 pm
Season 2 of Shogun is set to be released in early '27 and will commence 10 years beyond the end of the book (and Season 1).
Surprising. I had read that there was never a plan for a second season because season 1 was the entire book.
The lack of Ms Sawai is going to be hard to make up for.
Re: Girls...DeRedux Version
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2025 9:22 am
by donlever
Yes, agree lol, no Anna is a negative.
I am looking forward to seeing her portrayal of Yoko Ono however, as she was very good as Mariko.
As far as Shogun 2 goes it is a confirmed go and already cast.
Although I suppose the current US Administration's views vis a vis the entertainment industry could impact things.
Re: Girls...DeRedux Version
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2025 2:32 pm
by Meds
Anna Sawai also plays a role in the Apple TV series, Monarch.
Re: Girls...DeRedux Version
Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2025 9:42 am
by BoS
donlever wrote: ↑Sat Oct 11, 2025 8:12 pm
The mini series with Anna Sawai & famed Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada (Westworld) was quite good I agree Mëds.
You get used to the subtitles.
It's a more "real" feel the way they did it this time.
Superior to the Chamberlain series (which I also enjoyed at the time however)....
Season 2 of Shogun is set to be released in early '27 and will commence 10 years beyond the end of the book (and Season 1).
Shogun series two starts filming in the LML in the new year. It’s going to be a massive production, I am told.
One of the better series to come out in recent memory.
Re: Girls...DeRedux Version
Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2025 9:51 am
by donlever
Yeah, agreed BoS, really enjoyed it.
I quite like Hiroyuki Sanada in the various roles I have seen him in over the years.
Many films but also TV productions like:
Shogun
Westworld
Helix
...to name a few.
Re: Girls...DeRedux Version
Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2025 10:12 am
by donlever
...back to the girls girls girls (thanks Tommy and Vince, Nikki and Mick)...
And their kids were hippie chicks, all hypocrites
Because fashion is smashing the true meaning of it
Re: Girls...DeRedux Version
Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2025 11:15 am
by 2Fingers
Yes let’s get back to what this thread is all about.