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The Sandman (2022)
Humorless Boredom
For being a Neil Gaiman fantasy & having the budget of a major blockbuster this was so damn boring. There wasn't a bit of humor in it that could at least be a break from the dark foreboding drivel. The pacing was off and it was just hohum. There was literally no connection with any of the characters. The actors did a fine job sign what they're given and the settings were interesting. Something about the script, pacing, and atmosphere just didn't sync very well.
The Fabulous Filipino Brothers (2021)
Enjoyable
I really enjoyed this little film. It was a perfect lazy day watch. I have always liked the Basco brothers (especially Dante aka Rufio). It was interesting watching the various brothers' stories play out. I'm not Filipino but I can relate to how diverse siblings can be and how different are the relationships. This is not a heavy film or something to watch if you're expecting pure comedy or pure drama. It is a mix of both. I do enjoy the Filipino perspective. My cousin is from Manila and I am going to be interested to hear his perspective.
Candy (2022)
The setting alone...
The setting alone is amazing. It's like an ode to the 1980s. It reminded me of my childhood and my parents only without the murder. About the murder and the case, it is a slow burn. I enjoyed how things weren't linear and it would jump around. It gave the scenes an air of mystery and gives context into the murder on both sides. All in all I was impressed with Jessica's acting and I liked this Hulu show a lot.
The Wackers (1975)
Not that bad
It's mildly entertaining. It's a good show to put on, on a Sunday afternoon if you have nothing to watch and love older British sitcoms. I think it's the type of show you watch and then never watch again. I do love that it captures the 70s Liverpool 2up, 2down lower middle class life in a comedic manner. Example; showing the shared loos in the backyard that other semi-detached houses all have to share. This is a little piece of lost history that isn't often shown in shows unless they're older.
Synchronic (2019)
Good actors with bad writing
This concept could have been great but the writing was crap, the movie was hella choppy, and the film was actually pretty slow. I gave it 5 stars just for the actors. With a better writer and direction this concept could be made into a really awesome sci-fi thriller.
The Assistant (2019)
My life
This was my life for 5 years in my 20s. Dreadful and boring; being treated like complete crap by anyone in positions of authority save a few people, being ignored, asked to smile more, dress more or less sexy, catcalled, and asked to do things that were morally wrong for myself. So I relate to this movie. Some may find it boring but if you've worked in a toxic environment whether your male or female you'll see similarities that aren't always picked up on. Brilliantly done.
Hillbilly Elegy (2020)
Every Family Has Drama
I like this for the character study about how generations interact and how each persons behavior is because of the person before them. Amy Adams and Glenn Close are amazing (IMHO Glenn should get an Oscar). The Appalachian setting is just the background of the movie. I felt really connected to this movie bc although I'm from a small mountain town on the west coast all the same problems happened. No more logging mills or Mining lead to industry shutdowns and downtown turned somewhat boarded up. Drinking, stealing, drugs, fighting, yelling.... it's all there because the generations as they pass are guaranteed limited jobs and no opportunities. It's a great film.
Hunters (2020)
Unique
This show is totally unique and very interesting. I enjoy the premises of the show, all the actors are doing a superb job, and I enjoy the setting of the 1970s. And the little strange twists like the introduction of the crew is very Peculiar and extraordinarily different. All in all it's a great show that stands out from any other I have watched.
Little Women (2018)
Jo is the problem
Jo is not very likable and in fact is downright mean most of the time during this movie. This could have been so much better if the writers had made Jo more endearing instead of rude and nasty. Yes, in Little Women Jo is headstrong and independent but she's never unpleasant and in this movie that's exactly what she is - unpleasant. The rest of the film is just so-so with no real depth. It's certainly not a film one will recall or watch more than once.
Sons of Perdition (2010)
Sad but enlightening
This documentary is a few years old now & still hard to watch but I watch this and then 20/20 A House Divided because they're important in documenting the abuse both physical and psychological that the FLDS has placed upon folks.