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Dead of Winter (2014)
Needlessly harsh and without a purpose
I'll start by saying that most of the acting is decent, and I like horror set in a wintery environment. And there was a lesbian couple with one of them almost being non-binary, so that was nice.
But that's all I have to say in a positive regard.
Most of the characters are just stereotypes, and it's quite exhausting quickly; especially the vlogger character, Braddik, who is just SUCH a twit and gets annoying really quickly. That's the point, but he's still insufferable.
All of the deaths were brutal, but the over-the-top gory demise of Lindsay while her girlfriend watched on and cried was just too much. If you're in the LGBT+ Community, you'll probably be really upset by this scene, as neither of the two characters are shown to be unlikeable in any way.
Then there's the killers themselves, who are really boring and their motivations are unclear. It's implied that they might be indigenous, but if that's the case then it really paints them in a poor light.
The CGI is downright dreadful and the practical effects are alright, I guess. And the music is super grating on the ears, especially the intro song.
Not a good movie. Not fun, not clever, not thrilling. There's just no point to it.
Velma (2023)
Abysmal
It's actually kind of insane. Much like they did with HBO's Harley Quinn, Warner Bros. Took a beloved franchise and made a mockery of it, showing nothing but contempt for the source material. The humour is nothing but desperate attempts to be edgy, complete with over-the-top gore, crude "jokes" that almost seem as if they were aimed at preteens rather than adults, none of the characters remotely resemble their original selves, and the animation itself is quite uninspired. I don't know what HBO's obsession is with taking beloved kids' show characters and making them "edgy", but it's got to stop.
La CQ (2012)
Awesome
I watched it with English subtitles on Vimeo, and I really enjoyed it. Not only is the comedy well-directed at kids and teens, but it's also got some bits for adults as well, even if they wouldn't like the show.
My favourite parts of the show in particular are Ferny Graciano and Fernanda Urdapilleta as Danny and Jenny. They could have their own spin-off, they're that crazy. It's a shame Ferny and Fernanda aren't operating from Hollywood and could speak English well, because they'd be massive stars.
Then there's the audio. Occasionally music will play over a scene, which may appear odd at first, but you get used to it. Then there are cartoon sound effects literally all throughout the episode. Like, for every movement there's a sound effect. But you're probably thinking Big Time Rush style in-your-face, loud sounds that never shut up. It's different here. In La CQ, they're quieter, and integrated with the show, so that they just blend into the rest of the audio and actually feel natural, not forced. There are wacky visuals to accompany them, which the characters may even interact with, like speech and thought bubbles, circling stars or birds when someone has been knocked out, or fake tears. It's very creative.
Overall, I'd recommend this show unless you only have a sophisticated sense of humour, and are an adult. Teens and kids, check it out and enjoy.
100 Things to Do Before High School (2014)
Scott Fellows has done it!
Scott Fellows, after making Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide and Big Time Rush, has finally made his defining TV show. It stars Isabela Moner as CJ, a girl in middle school who has a troubling wake-up call from her brother about high school, telling her she will lose her friends from middle school when she gets there. So now CJ is out to do 100 things with her friends in hopes of making the three of them friends forever.
It's essentially a satire of middle school (and a very good one at that). It has the rebel girl (CJ), the brainiac (Fenwick), the moronic cool kid (Crispo), the diva (Mindy), the non-caring guidance counsellor (Mr. Roberts), and the evil principal (Mrs. Hader). It always pokes fun at the school system, and it's hilarious. Not to mention the characters are extremely likable, even the antagonistic characters. CJ is by far my personal favourite. She has a heart of gold.
Then you have your classic Scott Fellows trademarks. There's the quick-paced slapstick comedy, the over-the-top characters, and the cartoon sound effects, the last of which have been played down when you compare it to Big Time Rush. That should be a whole topic of its own.
The sound effects are used effectively here, and not for every time someone moves. Fellows seems to have listened when the use of sound effects in Big Time Rush garnered a lot of criticism, and he's found that perfect balance. They're perfectly timed comically, they always fit, and they're kept to a minimum.
Lastly, the acting. It's brilliant, and the principal, while being the most over-the-top, deserves an award. The child actors all do a great job as well, and conform to their characters' roles with ease. Then, by far my favourite, Isabela Moner. She's the most likable female lead I've seen in a while, and she seems to have a hidden comedic talent, with her facial expressions and her dialogue. It seems that this show will have 100 episodes total if it makes it through to the end (which it should), and I look forward to every single one of them. Scott Fellows, you've created your magnum opus.