crackersbonkers Reviews

Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001–2015)

It is so nice to see everyone back!

[15 October 2001]

I just watched the first episode of Degrassi: The Next Generation and I am so happy to see nearly the entire cast return. Growing up with Degrassi, like so many, it brought back so many memories. My only concern is that the new series will lack the "magic" of the original. The Next Generation seems almost too sophisticated, I miss the low budget-ness that the old one brought. I also worry that this series will be nothing more than a cliche of the original. Regardless, it is wonderful to see everyone back, TV wasn't the same after Degrassi left.

Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years (2001)

Brilliant!! Adrian Mole is clever and witty!

[9/10 · 20 March 2001]

It has been a pleasure watching the British mini series, Adrian Mole: the Cappuccino Years. I have been a long time fan of the book series by Sue Townsend, and was pleased to see that the show contains all of the brilliant humor that is the life and times of Adrian Mole. It is extremely well cast, as Stephen Mangan captures the sad realism that is Adrian Mole. A brilliant show from a wonderful read!

Zero Patience (1993)

An enchanting musical comedy with an unlike subject matter...

[10/10 · 14 September 2000]

Zero Patience is a musical comedy about AIDS. Yet this wonderful film by Canadian indie-film making god, John Greyson, is more than it seems; Zero Patience tackles such subjects as homophobia, AIDS, the life of Sir Richard Francis Burton, and the ignorance that still exists about how AIDS came, and spread, through North America-- all wrapped up in a good old fashioned love story of boy meets boy. Instead of being preachy and dictating, Greyson captures the beauty of life, death and love, while expressing a powerful social message. All in a musical format which is all too often overlooked in the 90's, and brings back the movie-musical era of the 40's. It's funky soundtrack and colorful cast will entertain viewers from the opening credits. Zero Patience is quite possibly the most outrageous and original movie you will ever see.

Kissed (1996)

comments on how wonderful kissed is.

[10/10 · 11 October 1999]

Kissed is a truly beautiful and haunting film. The darkly magical story of a woman and how her sexual obsessions effect her life is an example of Canadian film making at its finest. Stopkewich's directing and Parker's stunning performance are a perfect combination that produce an incredibly captivating film. Although the subject matter (necrophilia) may scare off some viewers, it is worth looking past such anxieties and allowing ones self to be completely absorbed into a film which is both artistically and stylistically perfect. A must see!