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Ghosts (2021)
From a UK fan of the original
Well I liked the UK show (some episodes a bit naff) and I like the US show just as much (again some episodes a bit naff, not a fan of Flower character). I thought you would miss out not having a UK Kitty or UK politician but actually those 2 characters wouldn't work in the US version. I really hope Flower is "sucked off" as I just cringe at that character, but the others - winners. The jazz singer and her stalker episode - brilliant. And the one where Jay's sister visits after a break up - fab.
It's not mind blowing Sopranos or Stranger things, but I love that both Ghosts versions give me viewing that allow me go "awwww" and chuckle without any taxation to my work weary brain. CBS and BBC - keep them coming please :)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022)
From a fan of LOTR not the Hobbit trilogy
I had to write a review because this show makes me look forward to Fridays.
Yes there are some characters that irritate me/I dislike but only in the way I disliked characters in LOTR films in the way that the audience is meant to.
I have loved guessing who's who...,how it begins..,.who goes Darth Vader....or if anyone goes Darth Vader.
I read the LOTR trilogy...the pacing matches the books more than the film trilogy. But that's fine by me.
I think the casting is fab. Lenny Henry? Who knew! And I adore Durin and his wife...but will they turn...I dunno...as I write this I realise I like the slow build up. I like the pace. And I'm going to watch it all again before the finale next Friday. Then I'll cry because I can't bear the wait til season 2.
Keep safe Berek and go find your master. That horse....oh the sweetness!
I Am Not Your Negro (2016)
If you are white you need to watch this
I've created an account to write this review because I found this documentary so moving and informative.
I'm white and along with films like Boys in the Hood and Mississippi Burning - this documentary has reminded me that BLM need to matter and hence stay with me.
I know some people have said "but all lives matter", well they don't - not in this sense. BLM is so important because black lives have not mattered time and time again. And this documentary demonstrates that, I watched feeling shame at times, but always feeling enlightened.
I too wished I could walk with the black lady to school so that she was not alone, Baldwin comments on his regret at not being there for her too.
There's so many moments to make you pause. And you quite see how some were drawn to the Black Panther movement, and Malcolm X's call to fight by any means necessary (I felt that with Black Panther the movie too! I could see the temptation of the more violent route because of the horrific historical treatment of blacks).
Bobby Kennedy...I wanted to reach into the screen and punch him, Lorraine - oh, inspirational.
That's not even touching on half of the crucial eye opening moments in this.
Just watch it.