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Lessons in Chemistry: Book of Calvin (2023)
The real lessons in chemistry was the Calvin we met along the way
Beautiful and heartfelt episode, tying together all the characters we have grown to care about in new and emotionally gripping way.
While yes it may be seen as a bit of a 'side' episode, and it's a fair criticism in some of the letters being a bit out of character, i think it adds a whole new level of depth to both men, Calvin especially. He was a man searching all his life and firm in his views, yet respectful and open to others.
Without Calvin, no other character in this show would be the same. Nor would the story be the same. It is for everyone's benefit, ours included, that we knew him more intimately.
Barbie (2023)
Get over yourselves, this movie is great.
Witty dialogue with an insightful story.
The character arcs of both Barbie and Ken, offer great parallels to both Men and Women in the real world.
With a great message about what it truly means to be a woman (including a hilarious joke right at the end of the film), and insights on how to better find equity within society.
Makes me want to be a better husband and father.
Also shout out to the soundtrack, those songs are catchy!
Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie are great in their roles and seeing the behind-the-scenes footage of the cast and crew shows how much love, care, and enjoyment there was in the production process.
I look forward to a sequel but also don't think it's necessary.
What Is a Woman? (2022)
Level headed Documentary
If you know Matt Walsh, you'll either love him or hate him. In this documentary does not try to hide away from the man he is, the views he shares, and his light hearted sense of humour. He composes himself very well throughout the various interviews and effectively engages people to share their own views without significant manipulation.
Like any documentary of course it carries bias and there is a clear message being shared, but it is hard to deny his earnest desire to uncover some very uncomfortable events in recent history.
Regardless of your own stance on the situation, it's worth a watch in order to gain a greater perspective and potentially learn something new.
Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022)
Written by assignment, not by passion
That's it. That's the review. 4 episodes in and even as a more casual Star Wars fan I cannot help but see the gaping flaws and plot holes within this series. They tease a second season, yet don't even understand how to make a cohesive first season. Disney have yet again ruined one of the best Star Wars Characters.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Part IV (2022)
Do not accept mediocrity.
By this point. The only reason Obi-Wan is alive is because of piss poor writing and even worse directing. Between escaping blind troopers in the hallway, to not being shot, to having horrible escape plans and even worse monolouging villians, all to be saved by secondary characters who were against him and then suddenly on his side. It's amazing this script got approved with all the inconsistencies and horrible attention to detail. Evermore confirming that this series is written by assignment, not by passion.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Part III (2022)
Yikes
So the plot of the show is to hunt down and kill any remaining Jedi. Led by the Inquisitors and overseen by Darth Vader. Yet the only reason Obi-Wan manages to escape them is because the plot requires him to survive the series. Seriously, Darth Vader is in his prime, yet he cannot reach Obi-Wan because he is behind the same fire He lit and extinguished with the force. It's just lazy writing. Seriously.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Part II (2022)
Cringe worthy
Somehow manages to lose all magic Star Wars used to posses. With poorly written characters and very low stakes. It's just a shame they couldnt get The Mandalorian team to write this as well.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Part I (2022)
So much potential. So much wasted.
It's a respectable start that creates intruige in the story and the new world. Unfortunately by trying to tell a story where the beginning and end are already established, many emotional beats fall incredibly flat.