Anonymous
Post 11/07/2022 09:21     Subject: Rewatching The Americans
Anonymous wrote:As a Russian speaker who studied the Soviet Union, I really really enjoyed the Russian actors in this show. The Russian was really well done and those actors were all great. And the pieces about the Soviet Union rang really true. The music and clothing were great too.

Two recommendations for people interested:

Kleo — German show on Netflix about a stasi assassin who is double crossed and imprisoned then gets released after the wall comes down and goes in search of revenge. Again, the period stuff is great and it’s a fun watch.

Book — mastering the art of Soviet cooking. A memoir of the writers family across the 20th century. It’s probably the best, most personal story of how people lived in the Soviet Union and how some supported it, some opposed it, some just tried to keep their head down, and why. Really a very under appreciated book. And an easy read with recipes.

I’d be interested in watching Kleo based on your comments. How violent is it? The Americans got out of hand at time (really needless violent stuff that, to me, detracted from the story) and I had to stop watching after the necklacing episode. Sex I like a lot though! Does Kleo get out of hand on the graphic violence?
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2022 09:00     Subject: Rewatching The Americans
Anonymous wrote:As a Russian speaker who studied the Soviet Union, I really really enjoyed the Russian actors in this show. The Russian was really well done and those actors were all great. And the pieces about the Soviet Union rang really true. The music and clothing were great too.

Two recommendations for people interested:

Kleo — German show on Netflix about a stasi assassin who is double crossed and imprisoned then gets released after the wall comes down and goes in search of revenge. Again, the period stuff is great and it’s a fun watch.

Book — mastering the art of Soviet cooking. A memoir of the writers family across the 20th century. It’s probably the best, most personal story of how people lived in the Soviet Union and how some supported it, some opposed it, some just tried to keep their head down, and why. Really a very under appreciated book. And an easy read with recipes.

That was a great book. I also highly recommend!
Anonymous
Post 11/07/2022 08:56     Subject: Rewatching The Americans
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:But don't forget the blight of the show, that is named PAIGE. That was a storyline that would have been best placed in the hands of a far more talented actress. She was TERRIBLE. I remember watching scenes between Keri Russell and her and thinking how does she tolerate having to work with this awful kid?


I loved Paige. I only wish she got more screentime! She had one of the most interesting arcs of the show, and she made the internal growth/conflict convincing. Right up to the stunner ending!


That final episode…amazing!



+1

They really need to do a reunion episode set after the fall of the USSR.

YES! I think a reunion episode would be awesome. Maybe set in the mid-2000s so we can see how they all ended up. That would have Elizabeth/Phillip quite elderly.
Anonymous
Post 11/06/2022 22:11     Subject: Rewatching The Americans
As a Russian speaker who studied the Soviet Union, I really really enjoyed the Russian actors in this show. The Russian was really well done and those actors were all great. And the pieces about the Soviet Union rang really true. The music and clothing were great too.

Two recommendations for people interested:

Kleo — German show on Netflix about a stasi assassin who is double crossed and imprisoned then gets released after the wall comes down and goes in search of revenge. Again, the period stuff is great and it’s a fun watch.

Book — mastering the art of Soviet cooking. A memoir of the writers family across the 20th century. It’s probably the best, most personal story of how people lived in the Soviet Union and how some supported it, some opposed it, some just tried to keep their head down, and why. Really a very under appreciated book. And an easy read with recipes.
Anonymous
Post 11/06/2022 22:05     Subject: Rewatching The Americans
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I agree, not a fan of Paige.

It has to be hard, though. Phillip, Elizabeth, Stan...all played by truly extraordinary actors.


Paige was supposed to be annoying. She was being a typical whiny American entitled teen.


She was supposed to be compelling to watch on screen. She was not.


An whiny entitled American teen is never compelling to watch. Thought the actress played her well but that the character was grating (and written that way on purpose).


No, she’s just a bad actress. She’s on manifest and is so painful to watch. She is again supposed to be an irritating person but a good actor can still make that compelling. There’s another irritating character on that show who is so much fun to watch.
Anonymous
Post 11/06/2022 22:01     Subject: Rewatching The Americans
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:But don't forget the blight of the show, that is named PAIGE. That was a storyline that would have been best placed in the hands of a far more talented actress. She was TERRIBLE. I remember watching scenes between Keri Russell and her and thinking how does she tolerate having to work with this awful kid?


I loved Paige. I only wish she got more screentime! She had one of the most interesting arcs of the show, and she made the internal growth/conflict convincing. Right up to the stunner ending!


That final episode…amazing!



+1

They really need to do a reunion episode set after the fall of the USSR.
Anonymous
Post 11/06/2022 20:55     Subject: Rewatching The Americans
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I agree, not a fan of Paige.

It has to be hard, though. Phillip, Elizabeth, Stan...all played by truly extraordinary actors.


Paige was supposed to be annoying. She was being a typical whiny American entitled teen.


She was supposed to be compelling to watch on screen. She was not.


An whiny entitled American teen is never compelling to watch. Thought the actress played her well but that the character was grating (and written that way on purpose).
Anonymous
Post 11/06/2022 20:55     Subject: Rewatching The Americans
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:But don't forget the blight of the show, that is named PAIGE. That was a storyline that would have been best placed in the hands of a far more talented actress. She was TERRIBLE. I remember watching scenes between Keri Russell and her and thinking how does she tolerate having to work with this awful kid?


I loved Paige. I only wish she got more screentime! She had one of the most interesting arcs of the show, and she made the internal growth/conflict convincing. Right up to the stunner ending!


That final episode…amazing!
Anonymous
Post 11/06/2022 20:08     Subject: Re:Rewatching The Americans
Anonymous wrote:Best show of all time. You all are convincing me to rewatch.

What happened to Martha current day???


She and her adorable adopted daughter relocated to Rockville.
Anonymous
Post 11/06/2022 20:04     Subject: Re:Rewatching The Americans
Best show of all time. You all are convincing me to rewatch.

What happened to Martha current day???
Anonymous
Post 11/06/2022 19:50     Subject: Rewatching The Americans
Love Keri’s everyday wardrobe of tailored slacks with silk blouses or cowl neck cashmere sweaters paired with heels or boots.

And Philip grew on me. I find him so sexy.
Anonymous
Post 08/03/2022 19:14     Subject: Rewatching The Americans
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:But don't forget the blight of the show, that is named PAIGE. That was a storyline that would have been best placed in the hands of a far more talented actress. She was TERRIBLE. I remember watching scenes between Keri Russell and her and thinking how does she tolerate having to work with this awful kid?


I loved Paige. I only wish she got more screentime! She had one of the most interesting arcs of the show, and she made the internal growth/conflict convincing. Right up to the stunner ending!


Totally agree with this. And where do we think Paige is now?



Stripping for cash in DC / Dead under a bridge?
Anonymous
Post 08/03/2022 18:28     Subject: Rewatching The Americans
Anonymous wrote:This is also one of a very few series I’ve re-watched all the way through. I was amazed at how compelling it was even the second time. Great show, totally holds up.


yeah and I loved the clothes and barrettes etc in season 1 - reminded me of my years in middle school 1980-1983. So accurate, the styling.
Anonymous
Post 08/03/2022 15:31     Subject: Rewatching The Americans
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:But don't forget the blight of the show, that is named PAIGE. That was a storyline that would have been best placed in the hands of a far more talented actress. She was TERRIBLE. I remember watching scenes between Keri Russell and her and thinking how does she tolerate having to work with this awful kid?


I loved Paige. I only wish she got more screentime! She had one of the most interesting arcs of the show, and she made the internal growth/conflict convincing. Right up to the stunner ending!


Totally agree with this. And where do we think Paige is now?

Anonymous
Post 08/03/2022 15:30     Subject: Rewatching The Americans
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I agree, not a fan of Paige.

It has to be hard, though. Phillip, Elizabeth, Stan...all played by truly extraordinary actors.


Paige was supposed to be annoying. She was being a typical whiny American entitled teen.


Agree - Paige was pitch perfect.