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Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2 (2020)
Emotional rollercoaster ride...
This was an eye-opening film. I could not believe how beautifully connected everything/everyone was during all of the Frozen 2 production - and how much was accomplished in the (relatively) short amount of time during this filming! Amazing! The crew definitely considered/considers each other family. That real connection truly shows in the final product. I found myself so thrilled at times with the production crews successes and loved hearing their personal stories, of which several tiny pieces made it into the film. This was truly a labor of love at every level. I've watched this twice already, as I consider it one of the best docu-series I have ever had the pleasure to see. I cannot get Into the Unknown out of my head!...
Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)
Met my highest expectations - and then some!
I was somewhat lukewarm about J.J. Abrams' first Star Trek film. So naturally I was apprehensive about Into Darkness. I think this rated almost as good as Wrath of Khan in storyline and action. It was emotional and did a good job of playing the audience with the possibilities of where the storyline could go. I really appreciate the lack of spoilers that were released prior to the films' release. I am so glad I did not know where things were going to go! Thank you to all those in the press that kept things quiet! The main cast is settling nicely into their characters and the nuances of each are coming out even more this time. I am so impressed with how the core cast has managed to give the essence of the original crew without trying to BE them. Chris Pine as Kirk has created a very believable younger Kirk in every way. Zachary as Spock is uncanny. I highly recommend this movie - so far the one to beat this year, IMHO.
Oliver Beene (2003)
We were led to believe that no one had covered this era before...
I don't know about you, but I think the writers of "The Wonder Years" may have a good reason to be upset with this show...Has Hollywood run out of original programming ideas? Even the narrator is just like Daniel Stern from the Wonder Years! According to the ads, this was going into an area of time no show had ever gone before...Wrong! Fox programming mentality meets the "Wonder Years"...Ouch!
Six Feet Under (2001)
One of the best series to come out this year...
Who can begin to describe a series which takes you on an emotional roller-coaster ride, with such depth and conviction as to what life(and death)are really all about?...
This is a storyline developed in such a way that you truly FEEL the pain of those in pain. Sometimes it's funny and other times too painful to watch, making you feel uncomfortable because it has hit a little too close to home on some level. I found myself laughing one second and in tears the next. Alan's character development is some of the best ever written and it is because of this that this series is elevated to a standard that few stories can live up to.
Take a look at this somewhat darker side of life, and you will realize that we all have episodes like these in life to face to some extent...we are fooling ourselves if we think any differently. Why are we so afraid to take down those walls we build around ourselves, in an attempt to appear more in control of our lives, when we are ALL scared of losing that which is so precious to each and every one of us? We are emotional beings, and we should not be afraid to show how we are truly feeling in grief and loss. Pride on the face is why we we will stand emotionally tongue-tied at our own funerals, afraid to cry at the loss of those we love, or worse yet, our own humanity...In spite of all this, Alan shows that there is some hope in there somewhere - Perhaps it's that realization that we're not alone in the way we feel, and knowing you're not alone is all important to your sanity... in this insane world...
As you can see, this story makes you THINK. That is a trait sadly lacking in most TV these days. My hat's off to those responsible for this quality programming. Let's hope it can continue...