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Monster: The Hurt Man (2024)
Unbelievable!
I don't think I've ever seen something like this before. I didn't realize it until about half way through, but the whole episode is a one take. Cooped the actor playing Erik was absolutely incredible! He better get an Emmy for this episode. One takes are hard enough, but to do a one take that is so long and emotional and complex is something most actors couldn't do.
I do understand why they filming this episode this way. Cuts would have taken away from the emotional delivery of the dialogue. The content of the conversation was so heavy and disturbing that it demanded your attention. I got so engrossed in it, I didn't even realize how much time had passed.
This episode as a tv show was pure genius! As for the legitimacy of the content, I definitely can't say I hope it's true, but I can't imagine that would be made up and passed as being true.
What We Do in the Shadows (2019)
It's The Office with vampires!!
I'm a little sad I didn't find this show sooner. I didn't love the first episode, but the good reviews made me keep watching. I felt the exact same way about The Office. And boy am I glad I kept watching both. The office is probably my second favorite show of all time. I've seen the complete series a dozen times and have found it hilarious every single time.
This show quickly developed into The Office, but if the office was a vampire den and all the characters were mythical creatures. I went from finding a few things funny in the first episode to needing to rewind it because I'm laughing so much. Seriously, the funniest show since the office.
Accidente (2024)
Not bad, but frustrating.
The concept of this whole series baffles me. The incident that occurred was indeed an accident. And while I understand the parents' need to blame someone while they are grieving, they immediately and continuously throughout keep saying it was murder. It wasn't! At best it might be classified as negligent homicide. But still there was no intent. Without the crazy wind, even the neglect wouldn't have caused the accident. Also, how real is it that the body weight of half a dozen children wouldn't weigh down the bouncy castle enough for the adults to notice and take action for it blew away? That bothered me too. It
Besides that it was a pretty good, but messy drama filled show.
Dinner in America (2020)
That was fun!
I'm so glad I watched this. When it started I thought it was gonna be another cheap independent movie that tries to be more thought provoking than it is. Then Lea Thompson showed up and I couldn't understand how they got a big actress for this movie. But the story just got better from there. The two mains were a delight. Patty is so adorably clueless and Simon is the troublesome, misguided musician with a heart. They are total opposites, but it works.
They had great chemistry and it never seemed forced. The supporting characters were great too. I recognized a lot of faces from other projects. They were funny and they helped move the story along. Everyone was as well written, casted and acted.
Just an overall good, funny, oddball type of movie. I had a good time watching it. It was fun!
The Handmaid's Tale: Testimony (2021)
Don't understand the hate.
So I must admit that I wasn't a fan of June for most of season 3. I thought she had a lot of bad decisions. I also can't stand the dramatic long pauses and lack of urgency in the performances by the actors. As well as the insane close ups every episode, it was boring and cringy. But I blamed most of that on the directing.
However, I have tons of empathy for season 4 June. She's done a lot of both good and bad. But this season makes me see that even her seemingly selfish decisions were made based on her belief that she was helping people.
The one thing this show really lacks is karma. Very few if any of the evil people have gotten what they deserve yet. Call me vengeful, but I've been ready for some real justice since season 2. I'm tired of this "let's heal", "let's move on" nonsense. No! Let's use and abuse and kill those evil people like they did to others!
Honestly, that's why I'm still watching. I want to see justice done! When the girls were talking about what they would do to their commanders if they were there, I was cheering them on. That's what they need. Even if they don't do it, at least let them say it and dream about it. Anger is a legit part of the grieving process. And grieving is a part of the healing process.
I realize people think June is selfish and stupid and crazy, but imagine if you had been her in place. You would be too! She's NOT ok and she knows it. Everyone knows it. She was changed by Gilead and everything that happened there and since. She'll probably never be ok again. She has a right to be angry and vengeful. She has a right to feel guilty and unstable.
It's interesting that people find empathy and sympathy for all the other girls, but not June. June is as much of a victim as they are.
The Handmaid's Tale (2017)
Great show, flawed.
This show has one incredibly annoying and frustrating issue. I realize it's probably just the director's style, but the long dramatic pauses are driving me crazy!
Some times the pause fits well, sometimes is pointless. For instance, when someone asks a question (especially with the handmaids) they just stare blankly for 20 seconds before mumbling a couple words. Or when they are supposed to be in a hurry to get away, the character always takes their time saying goodbye or again staring blankly at something. Or when they are told to do something , it takes them like 40 seconds to start moving.
I like that the show does more showing without words than telling, but at the same time, these characters should be acting like there is a much bigger sense of urgency than they do.
Hereditary (2018)
I don't get it.
I don't like horror movies, but I've been getting braver in my old age and watching a few here or there. I've heard so much about this film so I stayed away thinking it would be too much for me. A24 has a reputation. However, I finally gave in and was ...disappointed and confused. This movie just wasn't good. I don't get the hype. It was boring and the plot was pointless. Neither was it fully explained. There was like one good moment early in the film and then it just went downhill from there. I absolutely loved midsummor and people kept comparing it to this and I just don't understand why. This movie isn't in the same realm as Midsummor. It's just bad.
The Great: Ice (2023)
Done Well!
Any viewer of this show must understand that you need to let go of historical accuracy in order to enjoy it. Once you get past that, it's quite a brilliant show. I have enjoyed Elle's and Nicholas' portrayal and although their relationship is beyond toxic, I was still rooting for them. Despite their differences it was beautiful to see them understand that they were in fact in love with each other. Which makes the events of this episode so devastating. I did think while watching that they shouldn't be crossing the lake, yet it was still surprising that it happened at all. His Death like in reality was sudden, shocking and sad.
However, the best thing about this episode is how they handled grief. People handle grief in all sorts of ways. Sometimes it can seem very cold or crazy. The was Elle portrayed Catherine's grief was perfect and heartbreaking and completely realistic.
American Horror Stories: Aura (2022)
I gasped! Jump scares, plot twist, actual horror!
Omg! Probably the one of the best and only storyline in all of AHS that legit scared me. Most of the time it's just creepy or corny, but not scary. And this episode started out the exact same way. I actually get pissed off at storylines where the main character knows or experiences something and no one believes them. And then I was so frustrated with Gabby's character for not barricading herself in a room and just calling the cops whenever he showed up at the door. But I loved how his storyline ended. The power of forgiveness.
So when the woman showed up, I assumed the husband had a secret, he'd be exposed and then be forgiven. Happily ever after. 🤣 Watching him physically change from loving husband to killer was phenomenal acting. I immediately got chills. Then the story he told and how it all went down. I was shocked. I literally gasped. It's raw for tv shows to legit shock me like that. But the best part was the ending. I will literally have nightmares about that ending. The angry ghost of an ex is terrifying. And will surely kill her if she ever lets him in.
Not to mention, this episode preys on our fears, since the Ring camera has become so popular. And there really are a ton of YouTube videos featuring crazy and weird things recorded on Ring cameras. 10/10 for the episode.
Space Cadet (2024)
Unwatchable!
Normally I have no problem suspending reality when it comes to movies. However, this movie is so over the top that it annoyed me to no end. Now I'm fine with Emma Robert's so this isn't about her. But the character she plays is just so obnoxious and clueless it literally and physically hurt to watch. They also did that troupe of the friend trying to communicate that their is a problem and the main character ignoring them, so they go away on this misadventure with zero knowledge of what the real situation is. Like 90% of the conflicts in movies and tv shows would be solved if the main characters would just listen for a minute. That pissed me off. But where I drew the line was the main character exactly got accepted into a NASA space program (with lied about credentials as if NASA wouldn't check. ) and proceeded to dress and act like a gen z college kid out for the first time. I know that's how movies are set up. To give them time to write her as better person by the end. But I just couldn't imagine any 20-30 year thinking that was an appropriate way to dress or act at NASA. For that reason is was unwatchable and I turned it off.
Fair Play (2023)
Frustratingly Good?
It took me two times to get through this movie. The first time I made it less than 15 minutes in because the two main characters annoyed me. 6 months later I tried again and though the characters still annoyed me, I was dragged into their drama. The entire time I felt like I desperately needed to know how it would end, but I just didn't want to watch it happen. It's both predictable and so delightfully and frustratingly unpredictable at the same time. Literally until the screen went black and the credits started I had no clue how it would end. Yet at the same time, very early in, I knew exactly what was happening. And I think that's what pissed me off so much. I couldn't understand how the main characters couldn't see where this was going and why. And then when it happened, I was like "Yup, I knew it!" Then it just spiraled from there. I won't give spoilers, but I thought it would end in one of two ways and I kept switching what I thought would happen after every line delivered. It didn't end in either way I thought. I'm pretty satisfied with the ending though. Definitely an interesting watch. I'd recommend it.
Evil (2019)
Yeah, its the kids.
When I first read the reviews and people kept saying how annoying the kids are, I honestly just thought it was coming from people who hate kids. But I'm in season 2 and the kids are most definitely annoying and the worst part of the show. I think it comes down to bad directors. Yes, kids can be like that sometimes, but not every second of every day. I think the director maybe thought it would be a cute running gag, but it's not.
My other issue with this show is that all of the episodes seem to never complete the story. There is no resolution to any of the cases. We never get the answers if the incident is for sure real or not. It's annoying and sort of makes watching the show pointless.
It's a good show, but I wish we got closure in the cases and get rid of the kids.
The Thing About Pam (2022)
This is sick, but...
If I were the family, I'd be pissed my mother's murder was portrayed in such a way. It's a mockery. It's really sick to make light of this story like this. However, if you suspend reality and forget it's based on a true story, it's actually not that bad. Renee did a great job. I'm always impressed by how she's able to change her body for rolls. It's probably not very healthy, but it's staple to her commitment to her job. The narrator was pretty annoying though. I don't think I would find it so distasteful if the narrator wasn't there. This could have still been a dark comedy without going overboard and making it so silly. A woman was murdered. An innocent man spent 4 years in prison. Who seriously thought, "let's turn that into a comedy?" SMH.
American Son (2019)
A biased and unbiased viewpoint on difficult matters
I don't usually watch movies like this because they tend to just make me angry. Don't really know why I turned this on, but I'm glad I did. It's a really simple movie with a really simple plot, but boy did these 4 actors (yeah, there are only 4 actors in this entire movie) make this a movie to remember. Their performances were fantastic, real and raw. But the thing I loved the most about this movie, was the fact that it wasn't biased. When we dive into America's racial issues, often times people are so blinded by their own views and experiences that they can't fathom that it might be different for others than what they see or believe. The characters in this movie are definitely biased in their own rights, but the movie makes it an unbiased debate where everyone gets to speak their mind. And you know what? EVERYONE made really good points! Everyone was right! There are no clear cut answers or solutions to the problem.
Many will relate to one or more of these characters and maybe even have their eyes opened to something they hadn't considered before. I'm not sure where I expected the movie to go, but I definitely wasn't expecting that ending. However, after thinking about it, there was only one way for this movie to end. Props to the writer! It's a great thought provoking and intelligent film.
Ghosted (2023)
A bisexuals dream...
I don't watch trailers so the plot was a surprise to me. I expected a cute rom-com because someone noticed all the chemistry and sexual tension between Chris and Ana in previous films. They are HOT together! And maybe that's what you get for about 20 mins of the film. The rest is a non stop action/comedy spy movie. And then there's a good portion of the film where it's just completely and ridiculously unreal and just nods to the actors' past work. It was like someone said, "let's try to break the world record for cameos done by former coworkers". Some of it was funny, some of it was just so stupid.
All in all in no awards will be won for this film and it will soon be forgotten, but does it's job of keeping us interested and entertained for a couple hours.
Dog (2022)
Dog didn't die, but it still made me cry.
As others have said this is not a comedy. It's more of a dramedy. About 25% of it is comedy and the rest is yet heartwarming, great storytelling of a issues that many don't know about. I remember watching the trailer and thinking it would be just like every other buddy dog film where the dog dies in the end and though the film leads you there, that's not what happens. Rest asssure! Although the prospect of it brought me to tears. It's a coming of age story featuring an adult and a dog, rather than an adolescent. It's a great adventure tail and makes you think. I've never wondered what happens to military dogs until this movie. But I sincerely hope they work with them and find them good homes instead of just killing them.
Hocus Pocus 2 (2022)
Pleasing, yet not a classic
It was entertaining and enjoyable, maybe
even more than the original, but it's not a classic. I was pleasantly surprised they didn't ruin the series with this movie, but this movie will not live up to the hype of the first one. The characters were both intriguing and cheesy. Which was a perfect call back. I loved that it didn't focus on previous characters and it was a whole new story. And I like that they left it open for future films. Will still probably become a Halloween tradition, but not for that same reasons as the original. However, the original flopped at first too. So who knows... I'll definitely watch it again.
Tall Girl 2 (2022)
Self Sabotage at its finest
This girl is gorgeous to begin with so it was a bit of stretch to believe she would be so self conscious. But after the last movie, you'd think she'd grow a backbone. But her self confidence is even worse this time around. She spends most of the movie letting a voice in her head self sabotage her at every turn. It was beyond annoying, but I guess also kind of realistic. Even beautiful people have things they hate about themselves and teenagers especially are irrational. I will say, I was never on board with the romance between the best friend. That always seemed forced and his desperation was unappealing.
After (2019)
Addicting and Toxic
Im enjoying the ride, but this relationship is definitely toxic. If they were my kids, I wouldn't encourage this at all. And they both need some serious therapy. But as a drama/romance film lover, it's entertaining. However, while watching I kept thinking there was something very familiar about these films. After learning it started as fanfic, I realized it was very similar to Twilight and 50 shades which also started out as fanfic and based in the Settle, Washington area. Not to mention the sex scenes got more explicit with each film. It also lost points because it was annoying how the actors for all except the main two characters, kept changing or disappearing every movie.
Time Is Up (2021)
No point
I only made it 40 minutes in because it never caught my attention. It seemed like it was trying to be more artistic than it is yet at the same time it's just an excuse to film Belle Thorne seductively. The story was boring and after 40 minutes it never got to the point. That's too much time to invest in a movie that's not going anywhere. The plot summary never even came into play half way through the movie.
Finding You (2020)
Had potential, but turned out predictable and annoying
It started off predictable like every other rom-com, but still enjoyable. Half way through however, the main female character turned into a busy body, know it all who couldn't stay out of other peoples business. It was extremely annoying. From that point on I couldn't wait for the movie to end. I kept yelling at the screen, telling her to back off and it's none of her business. She just kept pushing for things that had nothing to do with her with this self righteous attitude. They ruined her character. It was never going to be a great movie, but it could've been way better had they written the main character differently.
A Teacher (2020)
Not horrible, but not good.
It wasn't what I expected. I give them credit for trying to approach the subject matter with respect. But the sense of time and time jumps were ridiculous and took me right out of the story. So much was skipped over or left to the watchers interruptions and assumptions. It oddly felt like a complete season, with a proper ending, but not a complete story.
I actually like how it ended and I hope they don't do another season. But I still feel like this should've been a 20 episode season instead of 10. Or a two season show instead of one. They could've fleshed out the story and characters more.
They had solid actors and a great premise, but failed to develop it into something outstanding. Worth the watch, I'm a bit disappointed.
Bridgerton (2020)
Excellent Binge Worth Entertainment!
I don't understand all the bad reviews. I thought it was an excellent story. Predicable and not historically accurate, but both the books and movies are complete fictional. So I don't think historically accuracy is really that important. Even though it's in the late 1800's, I love all the diversity. There's a feminist character and gay characters. As well as a good mix of racial representation. It's a bit like pride and prejudice.
There are characters you love to hate and characters you'll just love. This is a series I'll probably watch more than once. It was very enjoyable.
Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
Very entertaining!
I don't understand all the bad reviews. I actually thought this one was better than the first. Wonder Woman this time was less of a clueless outsider in the real world and more of powerful and confident woman. Yet, at the same time she was vulnerable. This movie didn't try to make her seem epic, she just was. The only bad thing I could say is the development of the villains was underwhelming. They just became villains without much explanation into why or how. But besides that, it was pretty good. I usually find myself tuning out movies or surfing my phone whiling I watch, but this movie actually held my attention and that's saying something.
Emily in Paris (2020)
It could have been great.
I waited a while to watch it because I thought Lilly Collins would annoy me. Don't know why, but I was right. It was entertaining. Most of the characters were likable, but Lilly Collin's character was too self important. Instead of it coming off as confident and eager, it came off as ignorant and arrogant. I mean who goes to a foreign country for a temporary job where they don't speak the language and sends out a list of rules for conduct in the workplace when they aren't the boss? Total overstep and she acted like she didn't understand why that was inappropriate. Her desperation to be liked by everyone was annoying and frustrating. She wasn't that charming to expect to be liked by everyone. She just came off like a spoiled brat. If they had made her less whiny and more humble, it would have been great.