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The Babysitter: Killer Queen (2020)
Killer Queen
She kept herself well- hidden
in a pretty little maisonette
Where she plotted to take the world
as Satan's prime marionette.
Until one night she was beeped
and they told her it's sequel time.
So, she cancelled her hairdresser
swallowed a whole chunk of lime
and stepped out of the shadows
to perpetrate yet another crime.
Yea, she's a Killer Queen!
A trashy teen horror comedy
Much wackier than you'd wanna be
With sex jokes and self-parody
exploding body parts, a crimson potpourri;
With hair gel overdose
Hot chicks without varicose
and various body lotion woes
It's guaranteed to blow your mind
Anytime!
Frasier: Something Borrowed, Someone Blue: Part 2 (2000)
A great season 7 finale
So, it has finally come to this . The long wait is rewarded.
Not only has the prolonged pining period of Niles for Daphne made their eventual pairing more special, but the fact that the show has continued past this point, makes their relationship more realistic, and adds another shading to the character of Niles.
The pairing creates an interesting contrast between the Crane brothers which wasn't there before. Niles has settled while Frasier continues to be on the lookout. This fact, if ever so slightly, changes the dynamic between them somewhat while still keeping the fraternal relationship intact.
That's one of the things I really love about the show. Each of the main characters continues to function as a full-fledged member of the Crane family, regardless of any status changes.
To understand the reason why Niles so quickly abandons Mel after he learns that Daphne has become aware of his feelings for her, one has to understand why he came to be with Mel at all.
He started looking for another woman after he learned that Daphne has become unavailable. As such I believe he only settled for Mel.She was a compromise of sorts. And it's not hard to understand that.
We settle for a lot" second best" choices in life, and certainly Niles has a history of settlements. What is his relationship with Maris but a settlement for something comfortable with a financial benefit?
To top it all off, Niles is actually a deeply insecure character. He seeks the approval of others wherever possible, One of the key scenes to to understanding that is the brunch scene in The Whine Club episode of this season.
Niles brings Mel to brunch with the rest of the household so they would get better acquainted. She makes a terrible impression on everyone, and after she leaves, Niles, through a series of misunderstandings, learns how everyone actually feels about Mel.
Having not won the approval of the household, he storms off upset.
Right then the grain of doubt has been sown if he has made the right choice in mates. That was the crucial dent that caused the crumbling of the dam later on.
And just as he learns that Daphne shares the same doubts about her future with Donny , he abandons Mel without many lingering regrets. Daphne is the one who he's been pining for all this time, and she's the household favorite.
His choice could not have been clearer. Between submitting himself to a life with the second coming of Maris to uniting with someone who he has admired for so long, he chooses the latter .
Frasier (1993)
Superb,matchless and infinitely rewatchable
High production values, high-caliber writing and an excellent charismatic cast make this show an utter riot.
I can't think of another sitcom that I can compare it to.
From the emotionally resonant and grounded characters to the excellent rapport between the actors, and the very sharp well-observed writing, this show had it all, and in spades.
David Hyde Pierce's Niles is the funniest and most likable portrayal of neurosis on TV, and John Mahoney's(RIP) inimitable Martin is in a league of his own.
Together with the lovably arrogant Frasier(Kelsey Grammer), they form a compelling comedy trio, and the interactions between them and the rest of the cast are a joy to behold.
Packed with brilliant physical comedy and reinforced by great comic timing, even the most mundane exchanges tickle the funny bone.
All the characters counterbalance each other nicely, and they're depicted with a strain of vulnerability which makes them very relatable.
The problem with most sitcoms is that so often the characters are caricatured to such a high degree, which makes them either unlikable or cartoonish.
Not so with this show.
"Frasier's" characters are only slightly exaggerated, and always feel real and invested, and the writing of these characters arises naturally from their traits and failings.This in turn also makes for some compelling drama, when it's due.
However, the show never takes itself too seriously, and for every somber moment there's always laughter and masterful use of situational irony just behind the corner.
Effortlessly blending farce, character-driven humor, drama and romance, "Frasier" is one series that has remained entertaining all the way.
There's a lot of warmth, wit and positivity in both the acting and the writing which makes this show highly rewatchable for me.
While the first seven seasons are strongest, the show stays solid even later on, with season 9 my particular favorite in the later period.
The series continues to ground the characters' relationships in the family dynamic even in later seasons which what makes it such compelling viewing.
And then, even at its weakest, it managed to stand a head above comparable sitcoms.
Overall, an enormously enjoyable show and my absolute favorite of all.
An all-time classic.
Since there's a shortage of stars in the sky to give this series a rating based on my personal enjoyment, I'd settle for 10.