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Hit Man (2023)
I don't get it.
I don't understand all the praise and glowing reviews this movie is getting. I was so looking forward to this movie. Like most people, I like Glen Powell, thought the idea for it sounded cool, and saw all the positive reviews. It starts off terrific, as the scene with Glen's Gary Johnson a.k.a. Ron taking down his first mark is fantastic.
After that, zzzz.....
What follows is a montage of similar scenes, as a bunch of poor rednecks - who somehow have thousands of dollars in cash laying around to hire a hit man - get taken in by Gary/Ron. It is also fairly obvious what the producers are telling us by making all of them white people with southern accents.
Then a gorgeous Mexican-American woman tells him her husband is abusing her and he sympathizes with her and tells her to keep her money and they start an affair. There is never any evidence that her husband is abusing her. Yeah they bump into him and he's kind of a jerk, but that shouldn't warrant a death sentence.
The writers try to give us a third-act twist but most viewers will see it coming a mile away. Then - no spoilers since it's in the trailer - she kills her husband after tweaking his life insurance policy to increase its payout. She doesn't get revealed to be some femme fatale with some Machiavellian plot. She just killed her husband, who may or may not have been abusing her. Then Gary/Ron does something to help her get away with it. That's it. That's the movie.
It's been a while since I was this disappointed with a movie or show that I thought was going to be good.
If you read this review before watching the movie and still decide to give it try, here's what might happen: You'll be about halfway through and bored out of your mind and thinking about stopping, but you might think that it might pick up and get better. It won't. Turn it off, you won't miss anything. Since you're already on Netflix, just back out and watch - or re-watch - some "Breaking Bad," "Better Call Saul," or one of the "Extraction" movies. Trust me on this.
Yellowjackets: Pilot (2021)
Best Pilot Ever
Okay so first off, let me say that I am posting this review in March of 2024, as I not-so-patiently wait for season 3, which is many months away. I recently decided to re-watch YJ's first 2 seasons. After re-watching the pilot, I came to a realization, which prompted me to write this review. Until recently, I would have said that either "Alias," "Lost," or "24" has the best pilot, but YJ's S1E1 now has the title. From the instant-classic truly brutal cold open, to the riveting montage as the girls prepare to leave (accompanied by Paloma Faith's excellent cover of INXS' "Never Tear Us Apart"), to the spine-tingling climactic campfire scene, this is pure gold from beginning to end.
It doesn't take too long for viewers to find out that this nice group of supposedly squeaky-clean soccer-playing girls is anything but. Shauna and Jackie seem like life-long besties until we're shown a shocking act of behind-the-back betrayal. Another girl, who is supposedly one of the leaders of the team, commits a brutal act of violence on a teammate that will ironically turn out to be the best thing she could do for her. Another girl is a paranoid schizophrenic who has to be forced to take her meds, which will of course run out when they're stranded. Yet another girl is clearly a sociopath (she likes throwing rats in her pool and watching them drown; as an adult, she enjoys inflicting mental and emotional abuse on her patients, as she is a nurse at a nursing home). There's also an alcoholic drug addict on the team. Yeah, so we're taking a group of unstable teenage girls and putting them into basically hell on earth (cold instead of hot). Talk about a recipe for disaster.
I saw an interview with producer Jonathan Lisco, who said they have faced some criticism from some who have said the 3 or 4 infamous scenes from the pilot (no spoilers, but most of you know the scenes I am talking about) give away too much. His response was that the show is not to be about IF they get to that point, but HOW and WHY. This show would not work if they didn't have those scenes. Even though - through the end of season 2 - S1E1 is the only episode to have scenes from that point in the story, these scenes hang over every second of the entire show. In the past, we know what fate is in store for these girls, and how bad it will get for them, and it's terrifying. In the present, we know that - even 25 years later - survivors of such a horrific situation will be permanently scarred and haunted by these events. Yes, the producers took a huge risk doing it this way, and it's utterly brilliant.
One more quick note: I would say that YJ has easily one of the best casts of any show ever, particular the younger cast. In the hands of lesser actors, a show with such a brutal and bizarre premise would come off as campy and absurd. The whole cast is great, but my personal fav is Sophie Thatcher (young Natalie) whose performance, especially in season 2, is jaw-dropping.
The Continental (2023)
A total blast
First off, let me say to all the legions of John Wick fans that this is not "John Wick: The TV Show." Clearly, there are some upset reviewers here who thought, like the movies, this show would have a quick set-up, and then explode into several hours of insane action scenes. Nope. Yes, it does open with a terrific fight/shootout scene that is just like in the movies, but then settles down to introduce several parallel storylines and even - gasp! - gives us some character development.
As most of you know, the story centers on a younger version of Ian McShane's cravat-wearing Winston Scott, played with flair and intensity in an absolutely brilliant performance by Colin Woodell. While working as a con man in England, Winston is pulled back across the pond and into the middle of a conflict between his estranged brother Frankie (a terrific Ben Robson) and Cormac, the devilishly evil current manager of the Continental (Mel Gibson, having a blast as he gleefully chews the scenery in a halfway-decent New York accent.)
Winston then assembles a motley crew of old and new friends in a complex plot to take the hotel from Cormac, as the show basically becomes a 4-1/2-hour heist movie.
The structure of the show is a little odd, as it is basically 3 90-minute movies strung together. The first part is terrific, has just enough action and sets things up beautifully. I will admit that part 2 was a little slow and could have used another action scene or two. Viewers' patience will be rewarded, however, with an epic part 3 that is as mind-blowing and entertaining as any heist/action movie you have ever seen.
There is a side-plot concerning a female NYPD detective named KD that is on Winston's trail for some reason. I was kind of wondering where this was going at times. Well, when that question is answered, it is a corker.
I know there are a lot of haters, but I absolutely loved it, especially Colin Woodell's performance. I also enjoyed how well Winston and his oddball assortment of friends come together to pull it off, kind of like the camaraderie you get in an M:I or F & F movie.
I haven't heard if there is going to be a season 2, but I certainly hope so. Plenty of story for them to tell, especially with the way the show wrapped up. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
A quick add-on to my review: If Colin Woodell can do a convincing British accent - which I'm fairly sure he could - then I nominate him to be the next James Bond. Who's with me? Come on, folks, let's make this happen!😄
The Fall of the House of Usher (2023)
Slightly flawed but highly entertaining.
Well first off, let me say to prospective viewers that this show is called The FALL of the House of Usher for a reason. So, buyer beware.
The easiest way to describe this show is that it's basically what "Succession" would be if written by Poe, Lovecraft, or Stephen King.
That aside, Flanagan and his cast of regulars are really on their game here. However, the standout clearly is Carla Gugino, with a brilliant performance as the mysterious entity Verna (yes, most of you will realize what Flanagan is telling us by using that name). The show would not work without a stand-out performance by Gugino, and she delivers big time.
As I said, most of the cast are Flanagan regulars, and are all terrific, especially a surprisingly twisted performance by Henry Thomas. The other role which carries the show is Bruce Greenwood's Roderick Usher, the family patriarch. The show is framed as a series of flashbacks, as a gravelly-voiced Roderick, with his end approaching, tells stories of his and his family's sins, in an ongoing cognac-fueled conversation with his friend-turned-nemesis, assistant U. S. Attorney Auguste Dupin (the always-solid Carl Lumbly).
Again, the similarities to Succession are all over the place. An unscrupulous billionaire family with a family-owned company (pharmaceuticals instead of media). A mean old man at the head of the firm, with six grown kids who are all narcissistic jerks who mostly can't stand each other. The first episode, in particular, contains two key scenes that are almost identical to two scenes in S1E1 of Succession. Whether this is intentional on Flanagan's part is anyone's guess.
The first episode is slightly unwieldy, and it's a little hard to keep track of who's who. However, Flanagan settles things down fairly quickly by episode two and the stories get rolling.
One complaint I might have is the under-use of a certain character. This character is one of TFOTHOU's two most intriguing characters, the other of course being Gugino's Verna. When the dominoes start to fall, this character meets their fate far too soon. Personally, I would have liked Flanagan to keep this person around longer and switched their place with a certain less-intriguing character who lasts longer. When you watch it, I think you will know who I'm talking about.
Another solid part of the show is the performances of Willa Fitzgerald and Mary McDonnell, who give us a Yellowjackets-style pairing of younger and older versions of Roderick's creepy sister Madeline. Fitzgerald, in particular, flexes her acting chops by following her performance as the immensely likable cop Roscoe in "Reacher" with an intense performance as the anything-BUT-likable Madeline.
All in all, TFOTHOU is - for the most part - another home run from Flanagan and his team, certainly on par with Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass. Flanagan's fans - which are legion - will love it. Viewers new to Flanagan, I believe, will eagerly seek out his other works. I would suggest the two above-mentioned shows along with the excellent movie Hush, starring Flanagan's wife Kate Siegel, who's terrific as here as Roderick's daughter Camille, his company's bizarre but ruthless P. R. director.
Frasier: The Ski Lodge (1998)
Pure comedic gold.
You could easily make the argument that this the single greatest episode of comedic television ever. The obvious ode to the "French farce" was absolutely brilliant. I can't imagine the logistics of how they pulled off all the room-switching silliness of the third act, but it was so well-done I couldn't almost believe I was watching it. From Daphne's friend's stupidity, to - of course - Frasier's usual unfounded arrogance that everything was all about him, to Niles' naivete not realizing that both Annie and Guy were after him, there is so much to love about this episode. Obviously, the clincher is Frasier's instant-classic "...and no one... was chasing me." line. For lovers of great comedy TV - no matter your generation - this is as good as it gets.
Yellowjackets: Storytelling (2023)
Slam-bang end to season 2.
Sorry folks, because I know there's a lot of haters out there, but I thought this was a terrific finale, and almost every YJ fan I've talked to in my personal life agrees with me. Now, was S2 as good as S1? Obviously not. S1 was a ten out of ten, while this was about an 8. Part of that, however, is because of the uniqueness of the show and its premise. S1 obviously had that, as it was unlike any show we'd ever seen. No way for S2 to replicate that.
Let's talk about the past first.
One of my fav things about this show is the awesome needle-drops of great 90's songs. I didn't think they could top "Lightning Crashes" accompanying Shauna's beatdown of Lottie, but playing The Cranberries' classic "Zombie" while they carried Javi's body was jaw-dropping. I will admit to being surprised at Lottie abdicating her throne to, unexpectedly, Natalie (Nat is actually the perfect choice, since she is basically the only sane one left.). The juxtaposition of Nat becoming the leader in the past with the scene of her meeting her fate in the present was very powerful. I also thought it was kinda funny that, when Lottie announced that there should be a new leader, Misty stood up with this expectant look on her face, thinking it might be her. Please, girl.
Okay if we're going to talk about the past scenes, we have to talk about Coach. The scene of him coming out of the woods to see Shauna casually and methodically butchering Javi's body was harrowing. Think of that from his perspective. He doesn't know what happened with the chase and probably believes they just decided to kill Javi and eat him. I'm not excusing what he did later on, mind you, but it's definitely worth thinking about. Also, I think when he saw them through the window bowing down to Nat, he thought she'd lost it too, so he figured "That's it. Enough with these lunatics." Plus, anyone else notice that not only did he set the cabin on fire but he did something to the door so it wouldn't open? That's cold (hot, really, but you see my point).
As far as the fire, I've been saying for a while now that I thought the cabin would eventually burn down, but I thought it would happen at the end of S3, not this soon.
As far as the present, this was a rare episode in which that storyline was better than the past. Walter, as is becoming the norm, completely stole this episode ("Where are my manners? Hot cocoa?"😂). Some have said that they believe his taking care of Adam's murder was a little too tidy, and I think there is some truth to that. However, the alternative would be that Shauna and maybe some of the others get arrested, turning much of the adult portion of S3 into a legal drama, which is not what YJ is.
I thought the idea of the ladies replicating the chase was brilliant. It mirrored last week, since Nat drew the card but we knew she would survive, as she is alive in the present. This time, Shauna drew the card but we knew they wouldn't kill her off. Personally I wanted that b***h Van to die but that would have been too easy, so it had to be Nat. How about Callie saving the day and finally sticking up for her mom? Apparently, the apple didn't fall far with those two. That was great. Alas, we bid a fond farewell to the terrific Juliette Lewis, who will be missed. Maybe she'll pop up now and again in future seasons, talking to Misty occasionally, Jackie-style. Lottie's little speech before being hauled off to the loony bin was heartbreaking.
Couldn't help but notice that both seasons ended with one of the main characters inadvertently killing her best friend. Maybe Taissa will off Van next season. One can always hope...
So what happens now? In the past, they will obviously have to find shelter. I don't think they'll find the cave right away, so they might go to the wreckage of the plane. Remember, Coach didn't tell Nat about the cave specifically. He just told her there's a place they could go. Also, winter is almost over, so there's that. Natalie's reign as new boss, with Misty and/or Shauna doing her dirty work, should be fun to watch. I still don't think she'll be the Antler Queen in the Pit Girl scene, though, as AQ looks to be too tall to be Nat.
This big question, of course, is what they do about Coach. The girls will figure out he set the fire. Personally, I believe Nat's first order as Queen will be to tell Shauna that Coach is next on the menu. Who knows what kind of meal he'll provide, though, since he's starving and can't have much meat on him.
As far as the present, it's anyone's guess where the story goes next. I've got a few ideas, though. Walter is obviously not who he says he is. He told Misty he lives on that boat but he also has a really nice house. It's definitely weird that went to all those lengths to help a woman he barely knows and her friends, who he's never met (except Nat, briefly). As I've said before, I think he has some sort of connection with one of the YJ's who did not survive the wilderness (my guess is Misty's nemesis Mari), and - for some reason - is investigating what really happened out there. He doesn't want the YJ's in jail where he can't get to them. All I know is he's a great character, brilliantly played by Elijah Wood, and they better bring him back.
Another idea is that there 's something going on with creepy Van. I don't believe for a second she's dying of cancer. She's definitely got something up her sleeve, which could be a present-day plot point in S3.
Another thing I'm curious about, pertaining to both plot lines, is when Shauna says "There was no 'IT.' It was just us." Is that true, or just how she and some of the others remember it? Maybe there was/will be something to the "Wilderness" and they've just blocked it out of their memories. Just food for thought.
My last thought about present-day S3 is the possibility of an eighth survivor emerging. As we all know, there were eight of them dining on Pit Girl in S1E1. Maybe this eighth person survived and is out there plotting something.
All in all, a very-good-but-slightly-flawed S2. A strong start, highlighted by the Jackie buffet and Shauna's speech about skinning a body, and somewhat slower middle episodes. They really brought it home strong, though, starting with the Shauna-Lottie showdown at the end of E7. Yeah I know there are haters out there. I don't care. If you don't like YJ, then don't watch it. Lots of TV shows out there to watch.
One more observation and I'm out. Isn't it kinda funny how the two biggest shows on TV right now - YJ and Succession - both feature few, if any, actually likable characters? Like the kind of people you would want to associate with if you knew them in the real world?
Till next season (a long ways away 😥)...
Yellowjackets: It Chooses (2023)
The hunt is finally here.
Well, as I said in the title, we finally got the hunt that was teased in the trailer, and the show runners gave us a great YJ-type bait-and-switch as to what actually happens. However, before we discuss this episode, I want to talk about some of these reviewers who leave these harsh reviews.
As I said in my review of ep 8, some of these reviewers simply do not like this show and enjoy leaving bad reviews. This is a unique, slow-burn show with some bizarre themes and plotlines and is not for everybody. It is obviously not an action show, has very little comedy and does not feature snappy, fast-paced back-and-forth dialogue like Succession. However, I think something else is going on here. Personally, I believe - and this is coming from someone whose politics are slightly right of center - there are many people - let's face it - who do not like this show simply because it features some same-sex relationships. Some of these harsh reviewers are definitely in that camp, but do not mention this in their reviews, so as to not expose their homophobic bias, and to help decrease the show's popularity. Okay, I've made my point on that. I am certain I will get many downvotes for these comments but I don't care. Let's move on...
No one can tell me they weren't on the edge of their seat when the girls were drawing cards. That was unbelievably intense, especially with the reveal that Natalie - who we know survives - drew the queen card. I'm not sure where I stand on the power of the "Wilderness," but if there is some sort of supernatural force out there, here is what I think happened with the hunt:
Natalie was selected by the Wilderness as the sacrifice for two reasons: She is the sanest of the group and thus more difficult to control. Plus, she is the most skeptical of the wilderness' power. When Travis interfered, it switched its choice to Javi as a way to punish Travis for interfering, since the only death that would hurt him more than Natalie would be Javi.
I will admit that I wasn't that crazy about Javi being the sacrifice. It seems kind of awkward for him to initially be missing and presumed dead, then coming back and now dying for real. Also, - as I said earlier - Natalie was the sanest of the group and Javi's death will push her more into crazy territory. Obviously, we know that present-day Nat has serious issues. I also believe we will have one more death in the wilderness timeline in the finale.
Now for the ladies. I thought their little meeting where they spilled (almost) all their secrets was well-done and unexpected. One thing that has been bugging me though is the (seemingly) forgotten scene where Nat saw the cult members sacrificing one of their own by burying him alive. Will she tell the others about that? As far as Lottie's proposal for them all to drink the potion which would kill one of them - is one of the drinks actually poisoned, or maybe Lottie is just testing them? If one of them dies, who will it be? The obvious answer would be Van since she - maybe - is dying of cancer, but that is too easy and definitely not YJ style. I can't wait for the answers to those questions.
One last thing I want to discuss is Walter. I believe it will be revealed that he has some sort of connection to one of the YJ's who did not survive the wilderness (my guess is Misty's nemesis Mari). Also, I think when he emailed the police, he is not going to expose Misty and the others. Rather, I believe he will give the cops some sort of red herring to take the heat off the YJ's, so that he can continue his own investigation into what happened out there. Okay, one more aspect to Walter that I want to mention - anyone else notice that, when he's going through his closet, he appears to have a purple garment similar to Lottie's cult members? One last thing - I promise - who is the dead body that Walter needs help with in the finale? Hopefully, it's that d-bag cop.
Yellowjackets: Burial (2023)
Don't let the haters deter you.
It seems to me that there are certain reviewers - here and elsewhere - who don't like this show but watch it anyway so they can know what happened and then give it bad reviews. Yeah I know YJ isn't for everybody, so if it's not your thing just don't watch it. I could very easily watch Grey's Anatomy, or Servant - two shows I've tried to watch but can't stand - and then come here and post a negative review. Those shows are not for me, but others like them. Fine by me. What's important is that this was a pretty-good-but-not-great-episode for YJ fans. So let's dive in...
Okay - yes - the scenes of the ladies completing their tasks at Lottie's compound were less than compelling (Quick aside - the guy who was giving Shauna a hard time about the goat needs to get his ass whipped). The exception to this - of course - was Misty's whack-a-doodle fantasy scene with Walter and Caligula. So many people complaining on the net about how cringeworthy and bizarre that was. Well, folks, THAT'S EXACTLY THE POINT! Let's be honest - adult Misty has been a little saner this season than YJ fans know her to be. This was a little reminder of how truly disturbed she is, and probably setting the stage for adult Misty to engage in some Misty-style brutality in the last 2 eps. Plus - and I mean come on - how awesome was the all-too-brief appearance of the amazing John Cameron Mitchell as Caligula?
How about when Misty started with "Hey remember that first summer?" and Van cut her off? Anyone else want to know what she was about to say? Maybe she was going to tell them she destroyed the black box. Wouldn't THAT be interesting?
Okay now to the three big factors of the wilderness story. Sammi Hanratty continues to amaze as Misty, and her scene pleading to Caoch to step back from the edge was easily Emmy-worthy.
Also, what happened to Crystal's body?
The big one, of course, is the Shauna-Lottie showdown at the end. Ashley, Bart and Jonathan continue to be SO demanding of Sophie Nelisse as an actress and she delivers every time. Speaking of Emmys, SN is clearly steamrolling her way way to a best actress nom, maybe even a win.
Like most, I was sickened by how the other girls didn't interfere with the beating, but they were basically under Lottie's orders to let it happen. Also, I believe that Lottie - aided by the "wilderness" - will heal much quicker than natural. This will elevate her status as a god-like figure to the other girls.
As far as next week, we finally get that hunt scene that we have all been waiting for since we saw the trailer. I think it's Gen, btw. For me, this will be my most highly anticipated TV episode since GOT's Battle of the Bastards. Next Friday at midnight, folks. Countin' the seconds.
Out. 😃
Yellowjackets: Digestif (2023)
Better on a second watch.
After watching this the first time, I thought this was kind of a filler episode. That's not necessarily a bad thing, since even the best shows have filler episodes from time to time. Yes the plot slows down a little, but we get time for more character development. Upon a second watch, however, I realized that more happened here than meets the eye.
First thing I will say is that, in a switch from how things usually are, the stories in the present timeline were more compelling than in the past. The Taissa bit, especially the part of her walking with Van while in her split personality, was chilling. It was also an interesting revelation that Taissa's other half was in control during last week's Jackie buffet.
Nat's little farewell talk to Jackie was also intriguing, especially the part about Jackie being the lucky one. Too bad Nat didn't bag that moose.
Coach Ben's flashback/fantasy scenes were touching. Coach is not long for this world, I'm afraid.
Shauna's baby shower was boring, with the exception, of course, of Misty's absurd rendition of Sally Field's famous Steel Magnolias speech, brilliantly delivered by Sam Hanratty.
In the present, you knew Shauna was going to handle the carjacking in true Shauna style, and she didn't disappoint. Her speech about removing someone's skin was intense. If Melanie Linskey wins an Emmy come September, it will be because of this episode.
I absolutely loved the ridiculous scene on the boat with Misty, Walter and clueless Randy. The scenes with Misty and Walter this season will be guaranteed entertainment.
Taissa's evil split personality thing is really taking off, in both timelines. I was shocked when they showed that Tai had drawn the symbol on Simone's hand. Last year Tai's storyline was probably the least compelling of the four main girls/women. Not so this year.
I will admit to getting slightly bored with the Lottie/Nat story. That needs to pick up soon.
All in all, not as bad an episode as some are saying, and definitely setting the stage for things to come. As far as the peek ahead to next week, what the hell is Lottie climbing down into? I guess there's something under the cabin. We shall see.
The Lodge (2019)
Not a horror movie
Complete waste of time. I really don't even know why they made this movie. Like I said in the title, it is NOT a horror movie. It is not a suspense and/or psychological thriller. It is, well, nothing. I am a big fan of movies which take place in an isolated location where weird things start happening. Yeah I know those movies are kind of a dime a dozen, but when you get a good one it can give you some decent entertainment. This slowest of slow-burn movies is nothing of the sort. The first third of the movie seemed somewhat promising. The suicide of the mother (no spoiler there, since it happens in the first five minutes) seemed like it would have an influence on the story, perhaps a supernatural one. Grace's backstory also seemed like it would might intertwine with that with some gruesome results. Nope. Really, the only things that actually happen in the movie is that the power goes out, there's a blizzard, and the two despicable kids play a cruel prank on their nice, friendly soon-to-be stepmother. That's it. Plus, it tries to be artistic - or something - by giving us an ambiguous ending, which fails considerably. Anyone considering watching should stay away. If you do decide to watch it, I guarantee you that, as soon as it's over (if you make it all the way through, no easy task), you will be thinking "I should have listened to that guy." You have been warned.
Your Honor: Part One (2020)
Where is everybody?
I wanted to like this show. I really did. Yeah there's some of the usual left-wing anti-cop politics, but I could get past that if the story is good enough. The great Bryan Cranston, of course, could make almost any show watchable. The underrated Michael Stuhlberg is a terrific piece of casting as a mob boss. But, as some other reviewers have mentioned, there's a gigantic hole in the story that I simply cannot get past, that makes this show unwatchable, and that is...
Where the heck was everybody when the accident happened? There was not another soul on the roads - not ONE - for the entirety of the accident and its aftermath. Did nobody in those houses see or hear the accident? It makes absolutely no sense, and - for me, at least - makes the rest of the show unwatchable. A shame, really, as it had potential.
Wednesday (2022)
Terrific entertainment
I have been looking forward to this show ever since it was announced, especially when I heard that the great Tim Burton would be at the controls. Well, let me say to all of the Tim Burton and/or Addams Family fans out there (which are legion) that you are in for a treat. This show is funny, scary, mysterious, suspenseful, and - above all - incredibly entertaining. Yes, the stories are completely ridiculous and make very little sense, but you won't care because it's so much fun to watch. Most of all, though, the biggest credit for the greatness of this show has to go to the amazing Jenna Ortega as the titular Ice Queen. Her performance is easily Emmy-worthy. Make no mistake - put this show on your must-watch list as soon as you can.
Succession: The Disruption (2021)
Wow!!
Ridiculously awesome. All of the actors - especially Jeremy Strong, Brian Cox and Sarah Snook - are given chances to shine, and they all hit it out of the park. Plus, when Nirvana's "Rape Me" blasts from the speakers during Shiv's speech, it's one of the coolest things I've ever seen (heard?) on a TV show.
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (2018)
A quick summation.
For those of you considering watching this garbage, I'll save you some time by giving you the following quick seven-word summation of the entire show:
Straight white men - bad; all others - good.
There, I've just saved you from wasting ten hours of your life. You're welcome.
American Horror Story: Apocalypse Then (2018)
Remember the DALLAS reset?
That's it. Cancel this now-pathetic show. I'm curious just how much Murphy and Falchuk have to do with AHS anymore, other than having their names on it. As many others have said, going back in time to run over the anti-christ with an SUV is lame, lazy, phone-it-in writing. "Let's just make it so it never happened." Ugh! Many younger people might not get this reference, but this is perhaps the lamest piece of TV writing since DALLAS' infamous "let's say the previous season was a bad dream and Bobby never died." Millenials can ask their parents what I'm talking about, although they'll probably just google it. For a newer comparison, check out what Brian says at the end of the "Lois Kills Stewie" episode of Family Guy. Truly ridiculous. Plus, the acting talent has greatly outgrown the show. Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters, especially, are now world-class actors who are way too good for this nonsense. They can pick and choose only the best projects to work on and should bid AHS a fond adieu. The only reason this garbage is still on is because Ryan Murphy's name is on it. Pull the plug, FX. Please, for all our sakes.