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Tulsa King (2022)
Not terrible but, not great either.
Not terrible but, not great either. Two problems with it. First, it seems like a direct rip off of Lilyhammer with Steve Van Zandt. Further, Van Zandt brought a lot more charisma and humor to the part. Second problem, do we really want to be cheering for a gangster setting up illegal activities? Is this really the hero for our times? Are we supposed to root for him extorting money from a pot shop? Perhaps the storyline will change or perhaps not. Personally, I'd rather watch the first Rambo movie again. I suppose the fans will decide for themselves if a lowlife is worth rooting for. I may try one more episode or not.
Being the Ricardos (2021)
Really!
This is kind of embarrassing. I'm shocked by the great reviews. JK Simmons is excellent as Fred Mertz. It goes down from there. The actress who plays Vivian Vance/Ethel Mertz is weak and ineffective. The leads are terrible. Nicole Kidman just is the wrong actress for the part. It is painful to watch her as Lucy in the show. She's a little bit better as the actress Lucille Ball. However, going from painful to mediocre is not much of an accomplishment. I cannot imagine the low standards of the other reviewer's Who think that she has done a good job. I have seen better acting in high school productions. Javier Bardem is not very good in this role. He has been quite good in other things but, grossly miss cast. It is an insult to the real Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz to have them portrayed in this atrocity.
The Black Dahlia (2006)
What a turkey!
I can't blame the actors, who are generally quite good. I can't blame the set designer, The sets, the costumes, the cars etc. Were all excellent. The story was a foolish turkey that made no sense. This was trying to be something like Chinatown or LA Confidential and it failed miserably. By the time it ended I was wondering WTF, what was the point, why did I waste my time. Brian de Palma usually does a much better job. In short, all style, no substance.
The Resident: Past, Present, Future (2021)
Awful
Worst episode ever. Very saccharine and predictable. This was the jump the shark episode.
The Orville: A Happy Refrain (2019)
Beautiful
What a lovely episode about relationships. Sure it's cheesy in someways. It is meant to be. It's all about love. I really don't want to know anyone who gave this episode a poor review. They are lacking a soul and a heart.
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017)
Simply awful
The whole movie is a mishmash of earlier Starwars movies. It's hard to find an original idea anywhere. The last hour is painfully bad. The writer must have watched the first 3 movies and stolen ideas by the truckload. Mark Hamell is pretty good but this doesn't make up for the crappy story. It's like getting a Shemp!
Star Trek: Discovery (2017)
Not good, not good at all
I was looking forward to the show with such high hopes, only to be sadly disappointed. The embarrassing acting of the two leads was stunning. I have no ax to grind with either one, as I have seen neither in any other program. One of the actresses was almost unintelligible and the other one delivered her lines in a constant frenzy. Second point, how could the bridge of the ship, that is supposed to be one or two decades before Capt. Kirk, be so much more advanced and high-tech. The other TV shows, some of which which were great and some of which that were awful, at least respected the continuity of the technology. I made it about halfway through this one and then gave up in sadness. Yes, I realize some of you will think the show is the greatest thing that ever was. It isn't, it's not very good, in fact, it's a major disappointment.
The Tailor of Panama (2001)
A poor copy of a 1959 movie Our Man in Havana
The Tailor is a poor copy of a 1959 movie Our Man in Havana. The story is by Graham Greene and staring Alec Guinness. There are two points here.
1. How could le Carre rip off Greene? (I have not read the le Carre book, so I don't know if he gives Greene credit.)
2. How could this mediocre remake be taken as a good movie by anyone.
Please watch the original then reply.
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