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Arnold (2023)
Sincere
I was surprised. The transparency and depth of his background really surprised me. The first episode sees Arnold opening up about his home town and parental upbringing. He doesn't pull any punches here. Seeing him in the very same bedroom...and bed...where he began his quest was mind blowing for me. Hi journey to America was detailed as was his acknowledgement of those who supported him...both financially and physically. Franco and Frank were key in his personal life providing guidance and friendship. It was a breath of fresh air to hear him open up about steroids as well. I am really looking forward to the next 2 episodes, hoping he leaves the vegan nonsense out of it. A great documentary so far.
About My Father (2023)
The North End of Boston
Hard to believe Sibby and his family are from Chicago. They are the same family type as mine and everyone I grew up with in Italian Boston. Even most parts of NYC have produced comical, loving and influential Italian families. This movie hit the mark in spades! A very funny, very accurate depiction of working-class Italian families with a nice touch of emotional fortitude. The accent, phrasing, manurisms, symbolism...it's all there and accurate. Bobby D does an outstanding job playing the very character he actually is...an Italian father. They kept it PG-13 to which I say BRAVO! The challenge of making a great PG comedy today is insane, yet they pulled it of nicely. Thank you my paisans for making me laugh while bringing back nice memories. The best!
The Walking Dead: Here's Negan (2021)
Long live Negan
Negan is the ONLY reason I continued to watch TWD after season 5. What an actor this guy is. We finally get some insight into his past...what made him Negan...and it does not disappoint. For the first time I find myself rooting for "the bad guy", realizing that the bad guy label is only a matter of perception. It's relative. Besides the fact I dislike Maggie and the actor who portrays her. I am hoping Negan cleans house in season 11 and he joins Darrel to start a new comnunity because the remaining characters have become dull...boring with the actors phoning it in. This episode made up for the previous dumpster fire episode in spades!
Kaleidoscope (2023)
Giancarlo Esposito...enough said.
Esposito gives yet another amazing performance in this very good offering. 4 episodes in...just fantastic. Pacino and Bobby D move over...the Italian actor of this generation is Giancarlo. He makes anything an instant classic. Also keep in mind that you can watch the episodes in any order. The episode titled "White" should be viewed last however. The overall acting is very good. There are a few names that I had never heard of before...Rufus Sewell was one of them. He put in a great character portrayal...so far...and I am not sure what to expect next due to the random nature of the episodes. Great stuff thus far...
Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022)
The Third Sista from Chicago
So we have a new character who cannot act and has a south Chicago accent. Really? The third sista is painful to watch. Good job casting, Disney. The ratings for this series should tell you all you need to know...and how awful is this director?!
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Part I (2022)
The Third Sista from S. Chicago
So we have a new character who cannot act and has a south Chicago accent. Really? The third sista is painful to watch. Good job casting, Disney. The ratings for this series should tell you all you need to know...
Stranger Things: Chapter Nine: The Piggyback (2022)
SLOW!
Love this show, but this episode draaaaaged on for the first half. I mean dragged! So slow that I actually thought about coming here to read spoilers. Not their best work...
Peaky Blinders (2013)
Another Irish famine...
Tries to be The Sopranos, but ends up like The Little Rascals. The only true Irish mob was the police...working for the Italian mobs. Then, of course, the Irish who were FBI informants... RATS. Anything else plays out like a gypsy comedy.
Better Call Saul: Plan and Execution (2022)
But why?
Without letting a spoiler out, I will say I now hate Saul and his girl. Great episode, but I felt so bad at the end. Drop dead Saul. Still can't figure out where all that hate comes from and why it is directed towards Howard.
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022)
Depp could have saved this project...
Very weak storyline with little, if any, character likeability. Although Depp wouldn't have changed the boring storyline, his mere presence would have certainly bolstered the cast's presence. Johnny not only provides his own incredible acting skills, he also brings out the best in those who surround him. A huge missed opportunity that this studio has literally paid for.
Ricky Gervais: SuperNature (2022)
Exposes the SCARY people
Really great content. He and Dave have started the correction of the OVER correction brought forth by the scaries. He gives us some time to relax...breath...and laugh at some really laughable things. Things indeed. Thanks Ricky!
Ricky Gervais: SuperNature (2022)
Exposes the SCARY people
Really great content. He and Dave have started the correction of the OVER correction brought forth by the scaries. He gives us some time to relax...breath...and laugh at some really laughable things. Things indeed. Thanks Ricky!
The Lincoln Lawyer (2022)
The acting is sooo bad...
I was really looking forward to this series. A good legal drama by Netflix with a strong background and good writers. But who did the casting? I can't believe what they did here. They rushed this guy into a Lincoln and gave him someones entire law practice inside of 10 minutes...now we have the Lincoln Lawyer. I would be able to digest this if the acting wasn't so awful. Neve Campbell is ok, but the rest of them are straight out of daytime soaps. Unwatchable. What a shame...
Manifest (2018)
Do you like cheese?
Cheesy acting. Cheesy production value. Cheesy storyline. Not one good moment in the 4 episodes I managed to get through. Trying to make a quick buck. So awful....
American Gods: A Murder of Gods (2017)
Nonsense
Gunning down mothers and their children in cold blood...for crossing the border? No wonder we as a country are starting to look away from Hollywood. Those paychecks are on borrowed time...
You: Missing White Woman Syndrome (2021)
Lies...
Total hack job. Trying to scare the already scared haters. What's wild about this is that the measles shot ACTUALLY WORKS, unlike the more recent offerings...
Seinfeld (1989)
900K gave FRIENDS an 8.8 IMDB!
Over 3 times more voters remind the world that Friends buries Steinfield as the better show. Without Kramer, this show is unwatchable...aged horribly. The over 65 crowd still keep it above water though...
Two and a Half Men: The Mooch at the Boo (2008)
Ringtone...
The scene with Jake's ringtone is an instant classic...top 10 funny moments in television...
Fake Famous (2021)
Their days are numbered...
Good doc exposing what more and more businesses are finding out. These companies will no longer shell out large sums of money and free things until conversion is proven It's all about CONVERSION!
The Expanse: Oyedeng (2021)
NAOMI MUST GO!
Please.Space her. Worst episode. Earth was severely attacked, there are several openings to the unknown universe, the proto-molecule is loose and Amos is fighting for his escape from Earth...BUT WE MUST KNOW how Naomi and her family will ever figure out their relationship. For the entire episode. Nice.
Fear the Walking Dead: The End of Everything (2019)
Maggi Grace is HORRIBLE
This is the only time I have ever skipped an entire episode of any series. I do not understand how easy it can be to get an acting role when you CANNOT ACT. Maggie Grace is just so awful...
Fear the Walking Dead (2015)
Rooting for The Dead
I stopped watching the show when I found myself pulling for the zombies to eat Maggie Grace and Jenna Elfman in season 4. Worst acting since Firefly...
Killer Instinct with Chris Hansen: Deadline: Thanksgiving (2016)
A really great guy
Jim was a good man, father and husband. I knew him back in the 80's and have nothing but fond memories of him and his family. A genuine tragedy. R.I.P paisan...
Tiny Creatures (2020)
Only "Wokers" hurt in this series
The "woke" crowd will try to sway you away from watching this adorable series. They will cry about the animals being mistreated, which they are not. They will say it's fake and cruel. They will say...well, they always have "something" to say about everything, don't they? This was a fun series, which of course has production elements, but also provided some educational elements as well. The episodes are short (24 minutes) which also allows for those who have a short attention span. Great for a family watch!
Ignore the PC crowd who hate EVERYTHING, including humans that don't agree with them, and enjoy a happy-go-lucky offering for a change...
Master of None (2015)
Aziz the Hypocrite
Hypocrite Aziz uses racism and harassment as a constant layer of almost every story he tells...and is out there harassing women. Horrible. Surprised this show is still offered on Netflix. You are a disgrace Aziz...and so is your work.