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Firefly Lane: Hello Yellow Brick Road (2021)
Try hard
This show tries too hard to convince viewers that Katherine Heigl is more attractive than Sarah Chalke. Not going to happen. Divorce or no, her kid needs a serious attitude adjustment. The episode was interesting enough, Heigl wasn't overbearingly annoying, so it's worth checking out another episode.
Psych: Santa Barbarian Candidate (2013)
Yay! Finally!
It's heartwarming to finally see Juliet and Shawn met each other in the middle. The ruse will eventually need to end, but it's not the right time of skits not beside him.
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Chapter Twenty-Nine: The Eldritch Dark (2020)
Not offended?
Why does this show assume any woman wronged by a man must assume lesbianism? Anyone find that offensive?
Also, Harvey still belongs with Sabrina. Pretty sure it's the law somewhere.
Finally, why did the producers wait until the 4th season to give the audience more Salem? It's too late, guys.
Slender Man (2018)
Couldn't scare a scaredy-cat
The movie had terrible editing and terrible acting. The monster was shown way too early and way too often; I sense the people involved in this movie had no prior experience with making horror movies. Worst of all, it wasn't scary. I get scared of everything and anything, including my own shadow. If this movie can't terrify me, then it fails as a horror flick.
Happy Death Day (2017)
Give it another try
I thought this movie looked silly at first glance. I then saw Freaky, loved it, and looked for similar works. I gave this movie another chance and am glad I did. It's scary and funny and blend the two genres just right. Even a little bit of romantic comedy is mixed in. It's a fun movie. I look forward to watching the sequel.
Jessica Jones: A.K.A. Smile (2015)
Why didn't they do that before?
So I may not have thought about it until episode 3 or so, but why didn't Jessica Jones and Co. think to wear headphones or ear plugs before the Season 1 finale? It was a good season finale. If I had started watching this back in 2014 instead of 2020, I would've thought that it would have made a decent series finale. I'm glad they were able to bring back the show a few years later to give two more seasons of the story. I'll start Season 2 tonight. Nice show.
11.22.63: The Day in Question (2016)
Felt rushed
This episode, compared to the others, felt rushed in its pacing. Either that, the other episodes were too slow. It just seemed like so much tension was built up in the police questioning, to have the momentum squashed by a convenient phone call from the president. Then he's home.
I loved the Kennedy camps twist. Pretty golden. I now bought the book and will start it this afternoon. I'm usually not a fan of King's writing (stories yes, but not writing style), but this show left me with some questions.
Justified: A Murder of Crowes (2014)
Same as other first episodes
Episode is fine. It follows the same pattern as every other first episode in a Justified season-introduce a bunch of people and kill half of them off. I just wanted to comment on the hilarious attempt from Michael Rappaport on a southern accent. Not a bad actor or anything, but he has a pretty notorious New Yorker accent. The show would've been better off rewriting the story to make him a New York character.
Inside Man (2006)
Great movie
I've seen this movie a few times over. I always space out the viewings so I forget parts, and end up surprised everytime. This movie is great: storyline, acting, characters, pacing. The one thing I noticed during my most recent viewing, is that the robbers don't seem to have a personal motive, beyond bringing attention to a bad dude. I would've like a little more depth there.
Nip/Tuck: Sofia Lopez (2003)
Goof
Good lesson to kids... don't engage in unprotected sex, especially with someone who is doing so multiple times a day. However, I'm wondering how the woman got an infection in her urethra after oral sex. What?!
You: Farewell, My Bunny (2019)
Great epsiode
This was actually the best episode of the season but only gets a one star because of Kathy Griffin. Bleh, gross.
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Chapter Twenty-Two: Drag Me to Hell (2020)
Making light of a serious subject
This show is mocking rape. Turning it into a wrestling match and characters laughing at the victim. What a poor way to deal with the subject
Spider-Man (1994)
Still works 20 years later
I'm a woman in my 30s and watched this show as a child. This was my first exposure to comic book characters; Spiderman will always be my favorite character. I found this show on Disney+ and it is just has wonderful as when I originally experienced it. The story-lines are captivating, Peter Parker is quick-witted, and the animation is detailed for a 90s cartoon. Speaking of story-lines, I'm noticing that this show must have been big inspiration for live-action movies to follow in the next 10-20 years. Obviously, most Spiderman stories stem from canonical comic books, but a lot of scenes are visually similar to Raimi's Spiderman and even current Marvel Studios Spiderman movies. For example: scenes from the Mysterio episode, Doc-Oc episode, Black Spiderman episode, and the episode showing Spiderman's origin story. This is further evidence that ideas just get recycled. And wow, J. K. Simmons really was a great choice for J. Jonah Jameson; he has very similar mannerisms to Parker's animated boss.
Frozen II (2019)
Heard this story before
This was a thinly veiled pc anti-Thanksgiving tale. Anna taught small children how to "save the world" with environmental terrorist tactics. Storyline was more interesting than 1st movie but had much more boring music. My 8 year old was bored halfway thru and asking for it to be more like the first.
The Shining (1980)
Have to agree with King
I'm a woman in my mid-thirties, grew up watching several 80s horror films, but somehow I missed this one. I watched it, now, in preparation for the sequel film Doctor Sleep. As one who scares quite easily, I found myself not terrified in the least by Kubrick's The Shining. I've read many of King's comments on this film and must agree with a majority of them. The visuals were nice, the pacing was inconsistent but mostly slow, and the actors didn't seem to match King's vision. Duvall's character was rather annoying, I feel terrible for her experience with Kubrick to not end up amounting to much. As much as I enjoy the psychotic nature of the Jack Nicholson vibe (I kept picturing him with green hair and white face paint during this movie...), I would have rather enjoyed a slow build into madness. I agree with King, that Nicholson played Torrance as a crazy, abusive dad/husband before even leaving for the hotel. He didn't get a hold of any liquor until long after he'd been doing the crazy trance thing, so alcohol didn't have much place as a character in this film. If it had, the progressive madness would've made more sense.
Also, after seeing so many pop culture references to twins in other movies/shows/books, etc. I was hoping for more from these characters. I find children extremely creepy, but there was a short scene of them crumpled on the floor covered in blood and another scene with one creepy line. I wanted more. A little bit of a struggle between Scatman and Nicholson would've been better, too. Walk in the door...ax to the belly...dead. What was the point of building up his character? The "scariest" scene (if I must choose one) is with the naked woman in Room 237. However, this was another scene that seemed promising just to eventually fall flat. The old lady started to wake up from the bathtub, but nothing came of it after she sat up. Why? Again, what was the point, then?
Probably the best camera play was the final shot, with the July 4th Ball picture. However, it should have ended at the first glimpse of the picture. Reward those who are paying attention, to catch Nicholson. Instead, the camera keeps zooming. Uh, yeah we got it, that's Nicholson- not spooky anymore when you have to point it out. In the IMDb trivia section, someone mentions an alternative ending with the current hotel owner giving the kid the mysterious rolling ball and laughing creepily off into the sunset. That sounded better.
6 out of 10 stars for being a semi-interesting movie, with a potentially interesting story, nice imagery, but falling short waaaay too many times. The kid was phenomenal the entire time.
GLOW (2017)
S1 & S2: Yay! S3: Boo, hiss
I'm a Alison Brie fan and love her range in this show. I also live the outfits, hair, and makeup; all an homage to the 80s. Which is great foe r this series that's "loosely" based on real life GLOW show of the 80s.
I've never been a huge wrestling fan, but my grandma was so this show makes me smile and remember her.
Back to Alison Brie. The chemistry between her and Marc Maron is scintillating, keeps you at the edge of your seat to see what happens next. S1 & S2 built on this. S3 threw it all away. S3 has little to no wrestling, way too much Betty Gilpin for my taste, and 3/4 of an episode on Brie and Maron's relationship. I'm skeptical for S4.
South Park: Band in China (2019)
Highest ratings before the episode airs?
The episode airs tonight, but five "people" have already gave 10 out of 10 ratings. How? The ratings are clearly inflated.
South Park: Mexican Joker (2019)
Too political
These Libertarian comedic producers usually have a great blend of comedy with politics, even so far as to mask political undertones, at times. However, there were rare humorous moments and several overtly political messages. Boring, annoying episode. I'm hoping this isn't a peek at the rest of the season.
Drunk History: Drugs (2019)
Dr. Drew!
8 stars for the addition of Dr. Drew alone. Though the dolphin stuff was messed up, the story was entertaining, I agree with Dr. Drew that more drugs should have been involved in the story. Chris Parnell was a fabulous Carl Sagan.
13 Reasons Why: In High School, Even on a Good Day, It's Hard to Tell Who's on Your Side (2019)
Redemption
This episode may be this season's savung grace. It was interesting, focused on original characters and original storyline. Mr. Porter should be included more.
13 Reasons Why: There Are a Number of Problems with Clay Jensen (2019)
Shut up annoying people
Glad Justin told Ani off. Someone needs to tell that extremist activist chick off. This coming from a survivor. I'm on Jess' side.
13 Reasons Why: You Can Tell the Heart of a Man by How He Grieves (2019)
ICE?!
WTF does illegal immigration have to do with this season or this show, as a whole?
Clay wants to know why none of his friends ate coming to him for advice. Because he's attached to the hip of that annoying new character.
The Hustle (2019)
Funny movie, distracting accent
I've seen many Steve Martin flicks but must have missed Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Therefore, I won't be voting The Hustle down simply because of a love for Steve Martin. Which The Hustle and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels are actually remakes of Marlon Brando's Bedtime Story, if an elitist comment must be made. Hence the scene where Hathaway invites the club ladies to give Wilson a bedtime story.
Wilson played a similar character that she plays in many movies. As long as she's not tired of being type-cast, I'm not either. Her slapstick humor is entertaining. I usually enjoy Hathaway, in romantic comedies, but could not get past her ridiculous faux accent. I kept waiting for that to be part of the hustle. It was distracting from anything funny she was trying to accomplish. I've seen them together on other projects and did sense a chemistry between them.
(Oh! Speaking of ridiculous accents, what the heck Dean Norris. Breaking Bad geniuous to rodeo clown. Yikes!). Alex Sharp was good until he became an over the top character at the end. I'm not sure comedy is his forte. He should stick with drama or romantic comedy.
Side note: I'm a female in my thirties that's sick of girl-power remakes,too. Single The Hustle out as its own movie, don't compare it the originals and you'll do fine. There were some girl-power moments but little feminazi rhetoric.
Spoiler: Finally, the end message of the movie was maybe you do need a man to be succesful? The doesn't seem so feminist, huh. So, men, it's fine, settle down.
Troy (2004)
Wrong!!!
This movie was ill informed from the beginning. If you're going to do a movie about a famous event in history-GET IT RIGHT! For one, Helen was kidnapped by Paris because Paris was a greedy person who can't pick up chicks on his own. Helen didn't go willingly. Achilles is supposed to die-that's one of the most famous deaths. Though Greek mythology is questionable- they should at least mention the Golden Apple, since that's the whole reason Paris goes after Helen in the first place. I thought the acting was horribly cheesy and the plot was too all over jumpy. And if someone's comment is going to be the spokesperson for the movie-they should at least spell the lead character correctly(Achilles!) That's all I have to vent about now. Thank you!