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Dune: Part One (2021)
Unwatchable.
It's like they were not allowed to use the dialogue Frank Herbert wrote. The mopey kid that plays Paul is absolutely not right for the role. The brilliance of the book was the thoughts of its characters. Without that, the story is uninspiring. I gave up after the first worm encounter. The impressive special effects were not enough to save any of these cringe-worthy scenes. Don't bother making part 2. What a waste of money.
The Liberator (2020)
Amazing way to tell this story without going bankrupt!
If you liked Saving Private Ryan, or Band of Brothers, you need to check out this 4-part series on Netflix. I really dug the rotoscoping art style they used on this semi-animated true story. Some people might be put off by that style, but if not, you're in for some excellent acting and a gritty WW2 experience that will leave you hungry for more.
I want a lot more miniseries done in this style. If it had been done in live-action, complete with a-list actors, explosions, props, costumes, exotic locations and all... The budget would have been crippling for Netflix, even for only 4 episodes. What they have done here, is pair this rewarding story with a very eye-catching visual style to tell a story that otherwise would never get told.
As a huge fan of history and military movies, I've got to stand up and say "Bravo!"
Nixon by Nixon: In His Own Words (2014)
I didn't think I'd enjoy this one... but I was instantly glued!
This documentary, to me, was a good as any episode of House of Cards, and it gives a very interesting view of the office of the presidency. The reality that this movie makes plain, is 100 times worse than just Watergate. (Perhaps I still hold too much optimism in our government?) However, Nixon's own phone recordings and comments show the most unethical and corrupt president I could have possibly imagined until now. I challenge anyone to watch this documentary thoroughly and prove otherwise.
I am positive, further back through the years, other presidents have performed worse actions. But, the fact that all this was taped is what makes this extremely mind-blowing. I cannot for the life of me, wonder why Nixon would have been stupid enough to record all of these conversations. He left his footprints all over the numerous crime scenes. I didn't think I'd really enjoy this one, but I was instantly glued!