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Palm Royale (2024)
Underrated-Brilliant And Quirky "Dramedy"!
I can't believe the rating isn't higher. I haven't turned on a show that has kept my attention like this one has in a while. It was so engaging that I kept finding myself staying up past midnight telling myself "just one more episode and then it's time for bed". Great character development, plot, acting, cast, and humor. Maxine is the type of character you really want to dislike initially but just end up developing a soft spot for. While the characters may seem a bit outrageous there really is truth behind their behavior in the real life circles they portray, just embellished a bit for entertainment. The writers have a brilliant sense of humor and I kept finding myself laughing out loud which I don't do often watching television. Can't wait for season 2..please renew this gem!
Planetquake (2024)
Could've been great, though definitely was not.
At the time of this review this movie had a 6.9 rating. I took my chances and ordered it for $6.99 on our pay per view platform to enjoy with my teenage son for movie night. One good thing that came out of this movie was the bonding that my son and I had while laughing at how bad this movie was. It really is a shame because it could've been great with better execution. The storyline felt rushed, lacked character development, very unrealistic scenarios, and casting and acting were at times so bad it was embarrassing. I have spent $7 on worse movies and at least the plot itself was enjoyable. I definitely would recommend waiting until this is out in a streaming platform vs paying to see this movie individually.
Boy Swallows Universe (2024)
We need more series like this! What a pleasant surprise.
We were snowed in and looking for something to "binge". I'd never heard of this series or the book though decided to give it a try with my husband and one of our teen sons. It kept all of our attention equally and was a surprise hit with the family. I truly wish that they would start making quality series and movies like this again more often instead of the junk that has been the norm the last few years. It was raw...no glam, and brilliant. You feel like you really get to know the characters and be a part of their story. As someone from the USA I wasn't familiar with this image for Australia. We usually see beaches or farmland portrayed and this was definitely a different viewpoint which I appreciate seeing. I grew up in the 80s so I always seem to appreciate any shows that take place during that time period as they make me feel a bit nostalgic with the music and fashion. So happy we stumbled across this show. Stellar cast, stellar story, and stellar acting.
Joe Pickett (2021)
Love the series
This is one of the few shows that myself, my husband, and our teenage sons all enjoy equally. Some scenes push the limits a bit for teens though overall suitable for older teens. Each episode has a way of keeping you engaged the entire show. I did first have some confusion when the series was a bit different from the books.(Example: certain characters introduced in season one of the tv show but not until third book if I remember correctly). I decided to just enjoy them for what they are and keep an open mind. I hope they continue with many more seasons. I do wish they'd release an entire season at a time on Amazon so we could binge watch, we always look forward to Sunday nights though.
Yellowstone (2018)
Probably the best show on TV in years
Amazing acting, writing, scenery, and storyline. A much needed break from the awful options we have had to watch the last few years. Each episode is movie quality. I lose attention quickly and don't watch much TV, I could watch this for hours!
1883 (2021)
Brilliant and Bingeworthy (other than the horrible southern accents).
I really wanted to give this a 10, the failed attempt at southern accents across the board truly distract from the show, along with having Tim McGraw and Faith play husband and wife. Tim is excellent at acting and Faith is holding her own. It's just them together as husband and wife on screen takes you out of the scenes a bit and into real life. I wish they'd have put her in a different supporting role and hired a different dialect coach while they're at it. Other than that the show really draws you in. A much needed break from the awful options we have had to watch for the past few years. The scenery is breathtaking and Sam Elliott is perfect as always.
The Wheel of Time (2021)
What in the world did I just watch?! Awful!
Possibility of such a great show and storyline. Ruined with the over to top blood and gore. This is coming from someone who loves shows like GOT, so I'm not particularly opposed to gore and violence. I just feel like they tried too hard and overdid it, especially in a show geared towards teens and young adults. My teenage son and I tried one episode and even he was over it. We stopped at the scene where the blood dripped from the mans mouth and he squished his food in his mouth. Similar feedback from all of my friends who attempted to watch it too. Such a shame.
And Just Like That... (2021)
Would give zero starts if I could....
Ruined this show. I'm ok with "woke" aspects, though this was trying way too hard and was not authentic to the SATC show. Wish I could under the first episode that I barely made it through and erase it from my memory.
North and South (1985)
Absolute favorite movie/mini-series ever. Nothing can even compare.
As a little girl growing up in Charleston, I can remember all of the fuss during the filming of North and South. It not only lived up to the hype but exceeded it. It is still just as enjoyable to watch 30 plus years later and I can now enjoy it all over again with my children. This is a love story between George and Orry, two best friends who meet at West Point and eventually have to fight for their beliefs opposite each other in the Civil War. It follows their lives and the lives of their families as the world changing war takes place. The acting was excellent, the wardrobe was stunning, and you feel like you are living through this plot. For all of my fellow Patrick Swayze fans, in my opinion this showcases him at his finest. This movie does an excellent job of showing the struggles of both the north and the south without showing favoritism to either. It was a beautiful story showing the horror of slavery but also showing that not all southerners agreed with that of life. You felt deeply for all those involved (well, other than Bent, Justin, and Ashton). Do yourself a favor and watch this right now if you haven't already seen it! You'll be so glad that you did! With that said, I like to pretend that the last book/movie does not exist. I much prefer the ending of the original 1985 series.