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The Decameron (2024)
Dumb, So Dumb. Yet, Funny.
I've never read The Decameron so I don't have a frame of reference, which seems to be a good thing (according to critics) when watching this series. It has a touch of The Great in the storyline and dialogue, but the content is lacking depth. It was a much needed distraction. At times the episodes were dull And dragged on. But it made me laugh out loud on more than one occasion.
It is so dumb that it is funny, And I'm not typically one for dead pan or slapstick humor. The casting was great. You can't watch the show for its accuracy to the Historical era. But when I Look at this show in the same way all of our lives were upended and anything goes during the pandemic and events of the past few weeks, It does make you stop and think about what is really important in life; what Constitutes living? I watched this while I was in bed sick For the weekend and it was a good Distraction.
Under the Bridge (2024)
A Very Hard Watch as a Mom of a Teen Girl
Being a teenager in the 90s, and now having a teenage daughter, this was a hard watch. The bullying Back then was much different than it is today with social media. I think the bullying Was portrayed correctly. I know many people say that none of the teen girls were redeemable or likable. But I think that is the point. Even if you're not likable as a character, does that justify murder? Obviously not. But it does make you squirm in your seat. It's not a great feeling To look at the big picture and see how difficult and terrible the situation is. In the end, it was Heartbreaking. This is not a feel good limited series. I don't believe it was intended to be. I would not watch this again or recommend this to Anyone who would be sensitive to the subject. I gave the show a fairly good rating Because of the message and the acting. But the overall subject was just so difficult.
Shogun (2024)
What a waste of time
Although I appreciated learning about Japanese culture, traditions, and beautiful lands, this fell short of any of the early high rave reviews. I've given this a generous "2" because the writers used the word "realm" many times and that is my favorite word ever. Otherwise I would've rated a 1. Kudos!
Now that we've watched all 10 episodes, we are let down. Throughout the season it was difficult to understand what the strategy of the end game. And in the end it didn't seem like we had an ending or even a cliffhanger. There is absolutely nothing that intrigues me to watch a Season 2. Nothing. Which is really disappointing given the amount of time we've spent watching each week.
Das Signal (2024)
Seemed brilliant - but the ending was a let down
I was heavily invested in this miniseries. Had all the components I enjoy: tragedy, mystical, suspense, crime, twists and turns, and aliens. But the ending fell flat in a ridiculous way. In a way that makes you wonder if you've been "punked." The message the filmmakers were trying to make didn't even make any sense. I feel like I wasted the bulk of two days on a story that could have had a neat ending. It is as if the writers went on strike the day the ending was to be written.
How can the platform approve of this ending, hype this up so much when at the same time The OA was cancelled despite a brilliant 4/5 season arch and story completion? Who knows. Joke is on me.
This Is Me... Now: A Love Story (2024)
Visually Entertaining
"JLo's Short Film: A Candid Review"
Jennifer Lopez's latest short film is visually captivating and surprisingly entertaining, even for non-JLo fans like myself. While it may come off as a bit weird at times, it's definitely unlike anything else currently out there. The vibrant scenes, unexpected cameos, and Lopez's willingness to poke fun at herself make for an enjoyable viewing experience. It's not your typical movie, but it's worth checking out for its uniqueness.
It's not something I'd be traditionally pulled to, but with all the buzz I figured I'd check it out. I don't think I wasted my time. Again, it was beautiful and kept me intrigued out of curiosity.