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The Power of the Dog (2021)
The Story of a Serial Killer
It is literally the story and justification of a serial killer. The performances are great, but the overall story and film are extremely disturbing. This film should be widely restricted and probably overall banned from viewership.
The entire cast gives an incredible performance, but for what? A story that is in its nature evil? The character of Peter is an extremely disturbed individual. The story also sets a message of pro-gay killing.
I don't know folks... If this is what passes as Oscar worthy material today. Give me cartoons and cooking shows. If this is what is deemed as Criterion Collection material then there is something quite clearly wrong with our celebrated entertainment today.
1883 (2021)
Good Show With Some Flaws
1883 is a pretty great show. It delivers as far as cast performances and emotional poignancy. However, there are some flaws that must be noted.
In a scene we clearly see the rubber placement on a rifle stock and in another scene with Tim McGraw we see the rubber soles on his boots. This time period would fall before the casual use of rubber, so we see a little inaccuracy in time period here.
Also scenes with horse breast straps and girth straps seems a little excessive for the days of the old west. And then there are a couple characters, Taylor Sheridan in particular, and then a few others that are clearly wearing fake beards and/or facial hair.
All in all the show is really worth seeing, despite some of these production flaws. Performances are generally great, although Tim McGraw's performance does seem a little forced at times. I would recommend seeing this show to any western genre enthusiast.
Taylor Sheridan does a great justice to the western genre with his writing, directing and producing talents.
That Dirty Black Bag (2022)
Horror That Tries to Hide In a Western
It should probably be classified more as horror than anything. It really doesn't hold much even similar to a spaghetti western, other than maybe some cinematography.
It is dark -- mood, music, themes, gore, language. It doesn't really hold any true characteristics of a western. Once again liberties are taken with dialogue and genre, which is why it feels like it might have been written by game designers.
I usually love westerns, but it's a "no go" for me. This is a series to skip and be put to rest to make way for better actual western genre related content. If you like horror this might be the series for you, but if you like westerns... I would suggest skipping The Dirty Black Bag.
Scoob! (2020)
Second Time Around
This is my second time around in watching "Scoob!" and in the spirit of giving it a chance. It is not all bad... But let's get into it.
First of all the movie gathered popular actors and payed the big bucks for them, but it was not based on voice likeness or talent just name. Frank Welker voiced Scooby Doo, which was great, but why he didn't do Fred as he has since the beginning of Scooby Doo was obvious. "We can get Zac Efron to do Fred!"
Matthew Lillard did such a good reincarnation of Shaggy's voice in the "Scooby Doo Movie" that he has gone on to voice and be accepted as the cartoon voice of Shaggy today. He did not in this version though because they settled for Will Forte.
Bringing back Hannah Barbara characters like Blue Falcon, Dynomutt (Also previously voiced by Frank Welker), Dick Dastardly and Muttley was based off of classic characters, but... Modern references to make the film popular, and "popular actors", made the film less than it could have been.
If a child can watch this though and be turned on to Scooby-Doo and appreciate this classic cartoon, I would have to say Bravo!
I am not saying this version of Scooby-Doo is all bad... I am just saying the obvious works of big studios, money and lack of passion and care is in effect.
Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022)
Pretty Darn Good
You know... Expanding a universe is difficult. Expanding on an idea someone else created is tough. I would say be sincere and go with your gut.
Obi-Wans' return after the last two Star Wars films was a breath of fresh air.
To be honest the worst introduction was the introduction of new characters. Grand Inquisitor "something" and Third Sister "something". I am guessing theatre actors trying to expand their repertoire?
I loved seeing McGregor and even Christensen back again. Edgerton was a nice addition, as was Jimmy Smits (although half the time he looked CGI altered).
The pace of the first episode was very western almost. It took its time. Natural locations without CGI is a major plus.
I have to admit this series kept my interest more than its predecessors, "The Book of Boba Fett" or the the last two "Star Wars: Trilogy" films.
Recommendations would be as follows -- The Mandalorian, Rogue One, The Book of Boba Fett (Episodes not directed by Robert Rodriguez) and of course all of the original Star Wars by George Lucas. Clone Wars are great for kids like me, but not to be taken too seriously. The Force Awakens was like "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull". Fun to watch here and there, but not profound.
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)
Star Trek Best to Least
The best of the Star Trek films. The most real looking and best story with the best practical use of animals, props and locations. A great film for sure!
The Chosen (2017)
Marketing Campaign Using the Devil
Any show that would use a marketing campaign to depict the devil (and then additionally allow graffiti to be drawn on a representation of the Savior)...
"Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you."
Jesus answered, "See to it that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, claiming, 'I am the Christ,' and will deceive many." Matthew 24.
From the Dark (2020)
Lack of Insight
A movie about killing, employing someone who kills... I am not surprised. The entertainment industry will do whatever it can and then use whatever story of immorality it can to try and ride the wagon to fame.
However, this woman can be forgiven and can be redeemed, not by the power of cinema or man -- that will obviously just use her and her situation for fame -- but rather by the Father.
This film is a great example for us all to check our moral compasses.