abvinson-99658 Reviews

Gunpowder Milkshake (2021)

Starless Sea lite

[5/10 · 31 July 2021]

After having just finished reading Starless Sea, by the talented Erin Morgenstern, I noticed the many similarities with this plot. The best thing about this movie is the sets, the visual artistry. The dialogue was trite. Unskilled direction? Probably. It did move along, so I was drawn into watching the whole thing. What a cast!

After Life (2019–2022)

Please, more.

[10/10 · 13 May 2021]

Stop teasing us with that silly Netflix flash "It's official another season is coming." I need this quality sitcom and the great characters/actors. Gervais makes the best tv ever. Is season three a reality?

Outnumbered: Christmas Special 2012 (2012) Season 4, Episode 8

favorite xmas episode of series

[10/10 · 23 December 2020]

Outnumbered is a series we watch over and over, when it's available to stream. We notice this excellent episode has been cut from Prime Video only. Cannot imagine why this could be. The writing is up to standard, the characters are full, the storylines are varied and showcase some favorite UK actors. It's hilarious. Prime Video should reinstate it as Ep.8 of Season 4. Please . . .

Buster's Mal Heart (2016)

Don't over think it.

[9/10 · 25 August 2020]

I was intrigued by Rami Malek's eyes/windows. I immersed myself in the action, dialogue and plot, I just let it wash over me. The ending was my payoff. Because the first half I had no idea WTF was happening. The end didn't disappoint me, it clarified the method, the storytelling of the film. I'll be ready to watch it again next week. My brain is tired. (Mind the physical/planetary theory, it's not so much BS.)

Vox Lux (2018)

lost a wee bit of time on this film

[4/10 · 5 May 2020]

I was lost after the first half, then tried to make sense of the jumbled second half. Not great. I did enjoy Jude Law's NY accent. Jennifer Ehle is such a capable actor, so that was good.

I wanted to be surprised by a movie I just hadn't noticed before. Sadly, I was disappointed.

Lemon (2017)

Stay with it.

[7/10 · 14 March 2020]

I watched it tonight. Glad I stayed with it. Enjoyed the characters, cast and soundtrack and it's not your high dollar Hollywood film.

My only criticisms are the slow pace and not a lot of character back story. But, hey, I know what I like.

The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez (2020)

The only loving home was denied him.

[10/10 · 2 March 2020]

He was 3 days old when his "mother" David took him home and, along with his partner raised a happy, healthy child. Being taken away from these two loving men was the first crime against Gabriel. That made my heart ache.

Gabriel's family honored their own homophobia before acknowledging that loving home for Gabriel.

Beaten and called gay by the monster that killed him. That was so telling about why they didn't love Gabriel.

Adrift in Manhattan (2007)

Hidden Gem

[8/10 · 16 September 2019]

I found this DVD at my local library, going out of rotation. Never heard of it, but I'm a fan of the late Elizabeth Pena, so borrowed it. For some reason I assumed it was about drug dealers (?) so was delightfully surprised when I had a lovely, smiling feeling at the end. Well done study of 3 lonely NYC dwellers.

Sex Education (2019–2023)

"Atypical" or "Flowers"?

[8/10 · 3 February 2019]

I was hooked almost immediately. And then characters, school, siblings, music tracks and locations? Was this series based one previous Netflix series? All 3 are original Netflix high-quality productions. Some of my personal favorites for binge watching.