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Yakamoz S-245 (2022)
Watch Into The Night, then this
A worthy addition to the Into the Night universe. As a fan of the first two series, I couldn't wait to dive into this. Each episode made me want more and more.
Kivanc Tatlitug is delicious as always.
Life & Beth (2022)
Lovely Series
I really enjoyed this series. The main highlight was Michael Cera who was in his absolute element. Schumer's humor was perfectly dry and relatable. Supporting cast played their roles to a T. The series ending brought me to tears.
10/10.
Rebecca (2021)
what did I just watch?
So, I did not watch Marcella. Let that be known.
This show started off well with all the necessary elements that kept me intrigued. The show takes its time, exploring seemingly irrelevant sub-plots, all which give you the impression that they will have meaning. Everything was set to go well by episode 8, but then it absolutely derails. My frustration with the pace of the show is at its height, but I'm preparing myself for a big payoff. But the payoff never comes. Instead we're forced to watch Rebecca officially lose her mind, and act in ways we don't get the chance to reconcile. Meanwhile, key elements of the plot are left unresolved. We're left to wonder:
-are the police ever going to find out who moved Letitia's body?
-who was blackmailing Julien?
- does henri go to jail?
-what about matthieu lorrain? Is he still wasting away in that basement?
-why was there a scuff on Rebecca's car?
-do the police see through julien's lies?
-when did marco become some black market, deep web, cop for hire?
-how did she rebecca her own death?
-why did raf deserve to get beat over the head?
Hello? These are major plot points? Can anyone help? Anyone??
1/10.
The Marksman (2021)
Man finds renewed purpose
When he finally finds an opportunity to use his skills from the glory days to kill people from afar. It's fine it's fine, the people he's killing are drug dealers, so that totally makes it okay.
And in this year of 2022, is it necessary for dogs in movies to die? I get that it happens. Animals die. They don't live forever. But can we please just pretend? Is there a way we could all sign some sort of agreement that In this symbiotic world of entertainment that is produced and consumed that no animal characters will die? They are invincible. They are bulletproof. They don't get sick, they don't get old?
Does anyone know who I should get in touch with about this? Thanks.
Dr. Death (2021)
Good Show
This was a good show. Alec Baldwin and Christian Slater played off well together, and were enjoyable to watch. Joshua Jackson did not disappoint, and I have no other complaints about the supporting cast.
My only gripe is the non-linear story telling. This is interesting and enjoyable when done right, but with this it was sometimes hard to follow.
Besides that, though, this show is definitely worth your time.
Gold Digger (2019)
Thoroughly enjoyed, with some caveats
I have been really excited to write a review for this series, even before I finished it. This, for me, has been one of those dramas that has stuck with me even after it was over.
I find the name "Gold Digger" to be a bit of misnomer. The title is oversimplified, albeit misleading as to what the series is actually about. Sure, there are some moments during the episodes where you wonder if the charming Ben Greene is pure with his intentions with Julia, but it is hardly the point of the drama.
Julia Ormond is as lovely as ever playing our leading lady. Julia Day's character is vulnerable, broken, and flawed but also quietly strong. This is acted out so well by Ms. Ormond and watching her was refreshing.
Ben Barnes as the equally and flawed and broken Benjamin Greene also blows it out of the park. His character has many facets and at times you feel forced to choose who he really is. But by the end, you realize that a person can be many things, not just "good" or "bad."
With the exception of Julia Day's ex husband who many times during the series had chances to redeem himself. He was afforded many opportunities to become a better person, but ultimately showed us that he deserved being sad, drunk, and alone.
The show for me was a family drama that honed in on each individuals experience of their trauma. We are forced to reckon the actions of accountable adults against the backdrop of the very real trauma and abuse they experienced in their lives, ultimately showing us that it is up to each individual to decide how much of the past will dictate their future.
The caveats for me were certain plot devices that were used to add tension to the story but ultimately felt unbelievable. For instance, Julia is showed a photo of her new boyfriend in a restaurant with another woman. When Ben confronts her about why she's upset, she says nothing is wrong. Later, we see her burning his things in a fire. To me, this felt like an obvious over reaction over something that could've easily been righted with a conversation. It didn't feel to me as something genuine that Julia would really do.
Second thing I didn't find believable was when Julia's 25 year old son moves out of her house to live with his father. This causes major tension throughout the whole family, causing the two older siblings to make a 5 hour drive to discuss it. I was thinking... really? He's 25 years old. Let him go. I didn't understand why everyone was so up in arms over it.
Aside from the misleading Title and various plot choices that didn't feel authentic, this show really hit home for me. It forced me to empathize and feel, very deeply, which is what a good piece of cinema should do. Highly recommend. 10/10.
Nurses (2020)
Supposed to be about nurses
I expected the intent for a show to be titled "Nurses" would be to tell their story. But how can you tell a nurse's story if you don't check in with them and actually see what their story is? I am currently at the 11:11 mark of Ep 1 and I already know that no one bothered to get a nurse's perspective. With the amount of talent, money, and power the creators of this show were given, why don't you give us something that is worth our time? Isn't that why you went into this business in the first place? I mean, search your soul right now and ask yourself did you really go into this work to shovel out forgettable, mediocre nonsense in the name of Nurses? A profession that actually has a lot of territory to explore?
End rant. Don't recommend.
Keeping Faith (2017)
As close to perfection as a show can get
This plot of this show is not new. A woman on maternity leave finds out her husband has been dealing in a criminal underworld unbeknownst to her. The show, however, is carried by Faith Howells, as played by the lovely Eve Myles.
Myles makes Faith her own. Through her brilliant acting, we feel every shred of emotion that Faith experiences when her husband goes missing. She is thrown into impossible circumstances, but is never allowed to break down. She has to hold it together for her kids, her law office, her clients, her in laws, for herself. We see all these moments through Eve Myles portrayal of Faith. We feel her fierce love for her children, her helplessness, her hopelessness, her vulnerability.
As a viewer and as a woman, it was empowering to see the way Faith handles these struggles. The directors don't try to make Faith look perfect or invincible or like "she don't need no man." I see these types of portrayals all too often in modern cinema where we are force fed these ideals of what a strong woman should look like. But Faith Howells, Cerys Jones, Delyth, and Lisa are what true strong women look like.
Speaking of them, this show is also held together but a stunning supporting cast. We feel like we are getting glimpses of a real family and friends hanging out after a long day. Demi Letherby especially, who plays Alys, is going places.
Also of note is the soundtrack by Amy Wadge, who no one has heard of, but has an absolutely stunning voice and beautiful lyrics. Make sure you check her out.
The impact of this show is felt long after it's over. It doesn't use gore, violence, sex, or anything sensational to do it. It's as close to perfection as a show can get.
Deadwater Fell (2020)
It Tries.
The first 1.5 episodes offer us a decent premise and some compelling performances. It manages to make us question who the true victim is. But at a certain point, the show loses itself.
It either should've been made into a film, or fleshed out more over more episodes. The development of Tennant's character is unsatisfying. He continues to feel like a stranger to us and we don't get a satisfying glimpse of his psyche. Certain things he does doesn't feel believable. The plot then causes our heroine to act in ways that don't seem like her. It just seems to miss a few notes on the way to its ending. We needed more finesse and meaningful time with these characters for the ending to have any sort of suspense, impact, or surprise.
The Wrong Stepmother (2019)
Cringe
I mean, do we expect anything else with Lifetime movies? If you have selected to watch this title you should have a good idea of what you're getting yourself into.
The dialogue/ writing is thoroughly cliche from beginning to end
The acting is cringey at best, *especially* the youngest daughter, but we give her a pass because she's cute and still young
Lily and Maddie are watchable, especially with Maddie's dimples and baby blue eyes
The best friend patrick looks like a wannabe boy band member who was dressed in his dad's old clothes, but, I guess that's the look now.
Lastly, what kind of teenager has a room like that? it looks like it was furnished by goodwill in 2000's chic.
As far as the story goes, it delivers in that it entertained me for an hour or so on a sunday afternoon on the first snow of the season.
Den som dræber - Fanget af mørket (2019)
Ehhhhhhhh
It gets a 7 because it kept me watching whereas most of the garbage out there right now can't even do that.
I'll tell you what's good about it:
We have two very watchable main characters. Jan Michaelson and Louise Bergstein are brooding, mysterious, and very hot. But they don't just rely on their good looks; Natalie Madueño (Louise) can act.
That being said about the main characters, though, their stories have already been told before. Jan is the cop who cares too much about the job that he sacrifices his marriage, and Louise is the reluctant psychologist who gave up the profession because of some choice she made in her past that cost lives. Nothing really new or interesting there but the actors do a good enough job bringing these back stories to life.
The main concept of the story in itself is held together by the stunning performance of Stine, the mastermind behind she and Anders abductions/ kills. We are used to seeing the psychology of a single male performing heinous acts towards women but to have the antagonists played as a male/female team is what made this story interesting and watchable, and fresh.
Now the bad:
i don't know the inner workings of murder investigations, but the police incompetence in the last two episodes was just not believable to me. That Stine could escape from a police station, show up at a school, drive out to the summer home and kill two police- i just didn't really buy it.
the last "bad" is basically the moral message of the show itself. why do we keep making shows about girls being abducted? why do we keep making shows about predators that torture women? when i say "we", mind you, I include myself bc i am just as guilty in this cycle because i watch these shows and are entertained by them. that aside, just why? I get that this stuff happens, but how does this benefit/ add to society? what light does this show shine that needs to be cast? It's one thing for dark themes to shine some sort of light on a societal problem or give a voice to an issue that isn't understood but to spend so much time, effort, money, and talent into a production, it should leave you feeling or understanding something new. "Those Who Kill" doesn't do that.
The Female Brain (2017)
So good!!
This movie made me laugh my butt off. There were multiple scenes that I watched over and over again because they were so dang funny. Who knew Blake Griffin could kind of act? I want to be personal friends with all of the characters. Bravo to the writers actors and everyone that was involved in this production!
The Inheritance (1997)
Not Bad For a TV Movie
This movie was charming. The acting was stellar and the script even better. I wish these people were my friends, especially the father. It is a very progressive film as far as traditions vs. progress goes, and that theme is an important one that is maintained throughout the movie. I have little complaints about this little gem except that the ending seemed a little rushed and it was not believable to me that the main actress would choose to not acknowledge the fact that she had just inherited a fortune. It was also not believable to me that the thief who was en route to escaping justice when he has a last minute change of heart and decides to go back and turn himself in. I suppose I am just nitpicking, and I assume that the author of the book of which this movie is based had her reasons for having things played out like that. If you're a lover of the period piece, appreciate good acting and writing, then this film is for you.
Jaws (1975)
Move Aside Any Action/ Thriller/ Killer Animal Movie Ever Made
This movie is the way movies should be made. No frills, no full- of- himself muscly lead actor, no mind-numbing extended CGI sequences where it is obvious all the money in the budget went to special effects.
All this movie did to be great was to instill a fear in us of a big white rogue shark and make you feel like you were safe on land or on a boat until you aren't. Yes. This movie puts you right into the experience. The characters are all so varied and present and some you like, some you don't like, some you kind of like. And then when the movie starts heading toward the midpoint and toward the climax, when those barrels start flinging off the ship and almost hits one of our guys in the head, i actually screamed. In fact, there were many times that this movie made me cry aloud out of actual fear. This movie is the actual reason I will never go swimming in the ocean. It is the mark of a good film to have this much of an impact on audience. 10/10 Well done, Mr. Spielberg, never change.
Return to Me (2000)
Delightful.
Recently just watched this film for the first time. Don't be skeptical because it is 18 years old. They simply don't make movies like this anymore.
Minnie Driver as the main character was darling and loveable. She was relatable and quirky, all the right things a lead character of a rom-com these days. It's a shame that in movies these days the actresses seem like someone they just picked off the street and asked to read the lines and be okay with spewing profanities and talking about private organs 800 times per minute. With the exception of Zoey Deutch, but I digress.
When David Duchonvny lost his wife and was sitting at the entrance with the dog, it made me weep. I was audibly sobbing. He did very little acting wise and not a whole lot was done cinematically to try to dramatize this pivotal event but you felt every feeling that a man who had just lost his wife would be feeling. You don't expect to get so emotional when going into a rom com but the scene was handled perfectly. Bravo.
Those 4 old guys at the restaurant should form their own comedy group and go on the road, if they are still living. Those dudes sitting around a table play cards and talking about jazz musicians practically made the movie.
This movie is a classic. Watch it.
To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018)
It Was Alright
I went into this movie with no expectations. Have not read the novel but was the premise is promising. I feel like this particular adaptation had all the things necessary to be a good film, but missed the mark. It was cute in a hollow, stereotypical kind of way, if that's something you're into.
I love John Corbett but as the Dad he was empty and cliched. It is not realistic that as a single father and an MD would be home every night to cook dinner for his kids. He'd have hired someone to do that.
Mona's (that's how I will always know her as) acting as Margot was forced and seemed in-genuine, where as Lara Candor, though her lines were cheesy at best, acted like she was her character. Though aspects of her personality were rather annoying, she did well as the lead. The actress who played Chris got a sucky script and did fine with the lines that she was given, but it seemed like someone was trying too hard to make her look hipster.
Also some of the plot points didn't make sense. Why didn't the main character spend any time wondering how these letters got sent out? Why did Josh all the sudden seem like he was in love with the main character? Why would a dad just hand their kid condoms when she goes on an unsupervised ski trip? If she said she had 5 letters that she had written why did we only see three of the people? And why on earth would you not tell your best friend that you are fake dating someone? This is your best friend, come on.
The two things that did work well in this film was 1) Kitty. She was charming and at times even hilarious. Her acting was natural. And 2) The two main characters had a legit chemistry and that wast the only reason I kept watching. All in all if you have nothing to do, sure, watch it.