marsradio Reviews

House of Cards (2013–2018)

If Television Series Were Ships...

[9/10 · 15 May 2021]

If television series were ships, then "House of Cards" is without a doubt The Titanic. Both had their origins in the U. K. Both were launched amid much fanfare and had an amazing and fruitful beginning and middle run. And both slammed into an iceberg and ended in disaster! Of course this proverbial iceberg for "House of Cards" is Season 6.

It's sad to see how Netflix likes to launch amazingly popular and brilliant series only to stab them to death or just dump them far too soon. And, in the case of "House of Cards", it was because of the "Cancel Culture" bullcrap that is spreading like a cancer throughout our society.

Fortunately, seasons 1 through 5 can stand on their own, and they are a worthwhile watch. Kevin Spacey is one of the most talented actors out there, and what he did or didn't do 3 decades ago really doesn't matter. He made and carried "House of Cards", and without him, the show became pointless.

Enjoy the first 5 seasons. Then move on.

N. B. The 9/10 review is for Seasons 1 through 5 only.!

Abe (2019)

Awesome Movie. You'll Either Get It, Or You Won't!

[9/10 · 10 November 2020]

I loved this movie! If you grew up with family members who were over-proud of their ethnicity or (heaven forbid) in a mixed ethnic situation with that dynamic, then you will totally get this movie. If not, then the meaning may whiz by over your head. Either way, it's worth a watch. Noah is awesome! And having Mark Margolis along for the ride is definitely the icing on the cake (no pun intended).

The Marksman (2005 Video)

Give me a BREAK!!!!

[1/10 · 10 October 2005]

This movie was absolutely horrid! The delivery was dry, the directing was amateur, the props were wrong in so many instances, the special effects were not special at all, and the plot was weak! Oh, and I guess the military of foreign governments always speaks broken English with accents rather than speak their own languages. Man...at least let them speak a fake language and put the subtitles up if you don't want to use realistic actors. I am SO glad that I rented this movie with a free coupon. I would have been very upset if I spent my hard-earned money on it. Wesley Snipes must be hard-up to do a film like this. Do NOT waste your time!!!!