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Stranger Things
« on: Jul 01, 2016 at 01:32 AM »


Synopsis:
Set in Hawkins, Indiana during the 1980s, Stranger Things chronicles the search for a young boy who vanishes into thin air under highly suspicious circumstances. His mother opens an investigation into the boy’s disappearance with local authorities, unraveling a series of mysteries involving top-secret government experiments, terrifying supernatural forces and one very strange little girl. A love letter to the ubiquitous cult classics of the 80s, Stranger Things is also a coming of age story for the boy’s three closest friends that draws them into a world where mysteries lurk beneath the surface.

Cast includes Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Matthew Modine, Cara Buono, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp

number of episodes: 8
network: Netflix
premiere date: July 15, 2016

Trailer:
https://youtu.be/b9EkMc79ZSU


...Looks like a homage to the Spielberg films like E.T., Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and maybe some other films like The Goonies and Super 8 (which in itself was a homage to Spielberg) mixed in.

All 8 episodes will be streamed on Netflix this July 15.

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Re: Stranger Things
« Reply #1 on: Jul 01, 2016 at 07:20 AM »
Very Amblin-esque trailer & a nice Drew Struzan-style poster. And the casting of Winona Ryder is just great.

I wonder if the 8 episodes will tell the complete story or is this planned as a Season 1?
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Re: Stranger Things
« Reply #2 on: Jul 02, 2016 at 02:24 PM »
The '80s homaging is driven home by casting actual '80s stars Winona Ryder and Matthew Modine

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Re: Stranger Things
« Reply #3 on: Jul 16, 2016 at 07:50 AM »
Already out yesterday. Got good reviews from critics. And although not yet greenlit, the plan is to continue the story to a Season 2.
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Re: Stranger Things
« Reply #4 on: Jul 16, 2016 at 01:42 PM »
Saw the pilot, and thought it was awesome; they got all the 1983 details right--Dungeons & Dragons, hairstyles, fashion, music, and lots more, right to the fonts used for the credits with the dirty, grainy look.

Only thing I didn't like was the side story of the annoying sister and her douchebag boyfriend.

Watched until episode 4 --halfway through-- it's truly compelling, wanted to watch it until the end but I have to get up early; will finish the last 4 episodes tomorrow.
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Re: Stranger Things
« Reply #5 on: Jul 17, 2016 at 10:45 PM »
Just finished it ... this series was amazing, every time each episode ended, I wanted more. Hope they do greenlight a second season.

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Re: Stranger Things
« Reply #6 on: Jul 18, 2016 at 01:58 AM »
loving it! im halfway through the season.

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Re: Stranger Things
« Reply #7 on: Jul 18, 2016 at 11:12 PM »
Binge-watched this. Can't help noticed that Mike looks more like a girl and El looks more of a boy.

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Re: Stranger Things
« Reply #8 on: Jul 19, 2016 at 07:32 AM »
loving it! im halfway through the season.

Me too. Episode 5 now. Galing how era accurate they are with everything.

Loving the soundtrack too.

May E.T. kinda vibe sa story with the kids, the bikes, the era and the odd character

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Re: Stranger Things
« Reply #9 on: Jul 24, 2016 at 01:07 PM »
Loving the homages to Spielberg, Stephen King, Alien, Jim Henson, 80's slasher films, and so much more!

Here's a Spotify playlist with all the songs in the order which these were played:

https://open.spotify.com/user/spotifyenespa%C3%B1ol/playlist/6rd9ZFPMF5sivT27ZBhxum



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Re: Stranger Things
« Reply #10 on: Jul 28, 2016 at 01:10 AM »
Ok rin tong series na to

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Re: Stranger Things
« Reply #11 on: Jul 29, 2016 at 05:26 PM »
Finished episode 8. Nice series.
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Re: Stranger Things
« Reply #12 on: Aug 11, 2016 at 03:34 PM »
Millie Bobby Brown, who plays Eleven from raved Netflix series "Stranger Things," is one of the celebrity guests in this year's AsiaPOP Comicon Manila.

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Re: Stranger Things
« Reply #13 on: Aug 11, 2016 at 07:35 PM »
I was gonna post that. Anyone gonna try and get her autograph?

Anyway, I love this show. I'm PRAYING season 2 will be just as good if not better. These types of shows have the tendency to have a far inferior second season.

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Re: Stranger Things
« Reply #14 on: Aug 11, 2016 at 11:53 PM »
Loved the first 7 episodes. Episode 8 kinda fell flat for me. Parang minadali yung conclusion. And a lot of things are still a mystery. Understandable naman since may season 2.

The Upside Down world reminded me of Silent Hill. The monster even looked like one of the monsters from the game.
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Re: Stranger Things
« Reply #15 on: Aug 12, 2016 at 07:03 AM »
I was gonna post that. Anyone gonna try and get her autograph?

You can have an autograph and/or photograph (taken only by the official photographer) with Millie Bobby Brown, but for a price. So far, APCC Manila has not announced the exact prices yet, but I'm guessing it will be in the range of US$ 30 to US$ 40 per autograph or photo. 

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Re: Stranger Things
« Reply #16 on: Aug 13, 2016 at 12:12 AM »
ayos to a. encounters, et, the thing, nightmare at elm street, the goonies, stand by me all rolled into one. dinagdagan pa ng the clash at joy division. what more to ask for?

after watching sing street and everybody wants some this week, i'm convinced nasa 80s na tayo. :D
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Re: Stranger Things
« Reply #17 on: Aug 15, 2016 at 10:42 AM »
when is the asiaPOP COMICON

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Re: Stranger Things
« Reply #18 on: Aug 15, 2016 at 11:07 AM »
when is the asiaPOP COMICON

August 26 to 28, 2016 at the SMX MOA.

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Re: Stranger Things
« Reply #19 on: Aug 15, 2016 at 01:30 PM »
^ kasabay ng history con sa world trade!

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Re: Stranger Things
« Reply #20 on: Aug 18, 2016 at 04:09 PM »
"No man speaks to Doom this way. Even Captain America."

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Re: Stranger Things
« Reply #21 on: Aug 18, 2016 at 08:17 PM »
this was a very good show. scenes that made me smile were the bike chase and when they were walking on the train tracks. reminded me of e.t. and stand by me.

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Re: Stranger Things
« Reply #22 on: Aug 23, 2016 at 04:08 PM »
love this series. very nostalgic! tama kayo, feels like an homage to all our '80s favorites:  ET, Goonies, Firestarter etc.

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Re: Stranger Things
« Reply #23 on: Aug 26, 2016 at 10:03 PM »
You can have an autograph and/or photograph (taken only by the official photographer) with Millie Bobby Brown, but for a price. So far, APCC Manila has not announced the exact prices yet, but I'm guessing it will be in the range of US$ 30 to US$ 40 per autograph or photo. 

Update from APCC Manila's FB page:

We would like to clarify that the tickets to Millie Bobby Brown's autograph, photograph, and meet-and-greet sessions are free, but slots are only limited and these have already been awarded to winners of Netflix's "Stranger Things" Facebook contest. You can still catch her on Saturday, August 27, 1:30pm, at the Main Stage, for "In Conversation with Millie Bobby Brown."

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Re: Stranger Things
« Reply #26 on: Sep 05, 2016 at 04:31 PM »
Watching season 1 again.

Millie Bobby Brown can not only act well, she sings well too, and can even rap, Daming videos sa youtube. Talagang talented na bata. Even Aaron Paul of Breaking Bad is a big fan.

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Re: Stranger Things
« Reply #27 on: Oct 02, 2016 at 05:13 PM »
Just finished season 1.. 8 great episodes..
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Re: Stranger Things
« Reply #29 on: Nov 08, 2016 at 09:53 PM »
The teenage cast of Stranger Things Season 2:


Also, Sean Astin and Paul Reiser have been added to the cast for the 2nd Season.