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The Andy Griffith Show: Guest in the House (1965)
Typical man version of jealous woman
A typical storyline of the insecure jealous girlfriend written by old white guys. Of oourse an intelligent, college educated school teacher would not be secure enough to not be jealous of the cousin of her boyfriend. And of course the attractive cousin could not be happy amd secure without a man. And of course the school teacher girlfriend does not stop being jealous until the attractive cousin has gptten a man. Granted tbis is so typical of the time it was written and there probably were not any female writers on any television shows in the early sixties and if there. Were, it was probably rare.
Superman & Lois: Head On (2023)
Too Much Non Superhero Stuff
I am not liking the cancer, marital problem, teen angst that this show has become. What is this? Family? Parenthood? Thirtysomething? This is Us? And, Superman is way too vulnerable. I realize the showrunners seem to be trying to "educate" us, but I get that every day with life. I want to be distracted, entertained and that is the reason why I watch a superhero television show. I do not want to see Lois with cancer and arguing with her kids. I do not want to see Superman being as vulnerable as any other human being. I do not want to see marriage problems and people arguing with their mouthy kids.
The Batman (2022)
Better than I thought it would be
About a nutcase that mobilizes other heavily armed nutcases on the internet to fight an election they feel is full of lies and corruption while aided by members of government entities. Gee, I'm glad this is only a movie.
The Bubble (2022)
Silly, stupid and hilarious
Laughed out loud in several places. Yes it is pretty silly, not the least cerebral but there are some very funny bits. Honestly do not know what the horrible reviews are about. Not going to get any awards but who cares, made me laugh.
The Dick Van Dyke Show: To Tell or Not to Tell (1961)
Very sexist
One of the more sexist episodes. Buddy was written as an absolute jerk implying Rob should take Laura skiing so she would break her leg and not be able to dance. Recurring "joke". Cruel and degrading. Not funny.
Downton Abbey: Episode #6.8 (2015)
B&B?
I'm wondering about Mrs. Patmore's Bed and Breakfast. Wasn't this a little early for Bed and Breakfasts? Thought they were not common until after WWII. Probably just one of the many historical anachronisms.
Victoria (2016)
Fictional account of a real person
Was watching this and enjoying it until I tried to find some background history on one of the storylines and discovered it had been totally fabricated!! Victoria was a real person and had enough interesting happenings in her life without making up some. Not just embellishing, but completely fabricating! Can't watch it after this. I will watch documentaries or read biographies when it's real people. And, don't get me started on The Crown.
The Secret Garden (2020)
CGI Heavy
Lots of CGI but the story is lost in the visuals. Too bad, I love Colin Firth. Very loosely based on the book and lots added for visual effect I guess. Not quite as bad as what Peter Jackson did to the Hobbit, but still a waste of talent and money IMHO.
American Experience: The Gilded Age (2018)
Could be about Now
Pretty amazing the super rich control most of everything and it's still like that now. Nothing has change, it's gotten worse in fact. Sad how accurate this portrays today.