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Grand Hotel (2015)
It was ok
I enjoyed this version of Grand Hotel until the end of episode twelve. It left so many questions unanswered. The Grand Hotel that I truly enjoyed was the Spanish version.
The characters were all played well. The costumes were quite lovely. This was supposed to be 1905, so the investigations were primitive and they did a good job exhibiting this.
It was amazing to me how Pietro got away with all his own investigations, and didn't get fired. The hotel was beautiful, as was the Italian scenery, but it was the ending that left me cold. It would have been better to have a few more episodes or possibly a second season to tie up all the loose ends.
Three Pines (2022)
Dark Film
I read all the books, and I know the Prime video series is not supposed to be a story from the books, but this really strays from the books. In the books Gamache and his wife live in Three Pines, and all the inhabitants are their friends. Gamache's daughter's name is Annie, and she's married to John-Guy. In the film John-Guy is married to an Enid. The film makes Three Pines a dark, and almost evil place. The film was OK if you never read any of Louise Penny's books. Alfred Molina was OK as Gamache. The rest if the characters were OK, especially, Ruth and the duck. The ending is a real cliffhanger, so, I guess that means they'll be a season 2. All in all I wasn't that thrilled with it being based on the Louise Penny books.
Lion (2016)
A WONDERFUL FILM
A wonderful film, and very moving. Little Sonny should have won an award. He wa absolutely fascinating as an actor.
Dev Patel was perfect for the role of Soroo. I'm surprised he didn't win as best actor that year.
It's almost unbelievable that someone could survive his childhood.
CCM.
The Gilded Age (2022)
Beautiful clothes
But beautiful clothes don't make a beautiful story. It feels like the actors are reading their lines. It's stilted, but I'll watch it anyway to see what happens.
Halifax: Retribution (2020)
Chilling
I think Halifax:Retribution deserves more than a 6.9. I binged on the series, even though I knew what the outcome would be. What caught me by surprise was Mandy.
Marcella (2016)
VIOLENCE
This is a great series, but be warned, it's very violent. Marcella gets back into the police force and so much danger. She seems to attract trouble for herself, her ex- husband and her children.
McLeod's Daughters: Deliver Us from Evil (2006)
Too many Ads
I LOVE McLeod's Daughters, but don't like all the Ads. The constant interruptions are very frustrating
Wild Bill (2019)
Good Show
I just read that Wild Bill won't be renewed for a 2nd season. That's a real shame. I thoroughly enjoyed the 6 episodes, and wanted to see more. I thought Rob Lowe did a good job as a fish out of water in England. DC Muriel Yeardsley did all the background work. It was nice to see someone who isn't a raging beauty get a chance wih a meaty role.
Las chicas del cable (2017)
WHAT'S UP WITH THE MUSIC?
I like the series, but the music doesn't fit the 1920's era. It's contemporary music, and it's very distracting. Not sure I'll watch the whole thing.
Las chicas del cable (2017)
WHAT'S UP WITH THE MUSIC?
I like the series, but the music doesn't fit the 1920's era. It's contemporary music, and it's very distracting. Not sure I'll watch the whole thing.