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Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies (2023)
Fresh but nostalgic
Listen, if you wanna have a good time, watch this show. It's fun, rich with a relatable characters, the dancing is exciting and the tunes are catchy while still moving the story forward.
Anyone who compares this to the original Grease needs to relax- it's not the same and shouldn't be. It's been 45 years since that was released and the world wants to see more than just one single perspective.
The pacing is spot on, didn't drag on at any points. I love to see new faces too! The entire cast (but especially the four main ladies) deliver with talent and passion. Honestly don't know what's not to like!
Capitol Barbie (2020)
a unique voice
Capitol Barbie is a story that has yet to be told, which is really saying something Hollywood remakes, reboots, sequels and prequels literally everything. I love that the voice I'm hearing is a unique one. Obviously, right away you get a sense of Dolly and her big dreams, despite things that are working against her. You want to root for her. Not only that, it makes you wonder how many "Dollys" there are in business, politics, etc. It will really open your eyes to the discrimination and small minds of people who lead this country.
Another notable plus- the music choices are both authentic to New Mexican culture and millennial taste. Loved that!
Of course, with self-produced work, there can be some technical challenges that you might notice in comparison to big-budget projects. There were some sound bites that I felt could be blended better, and took me out of the scene. It's full of interesting visual shots, but would've preferred that tightened up to get more of the story. In a pilot, every second should inform us of something we don't know.