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The Volunteers (2017)
Extraordinary and personal view into the war in Syria
I find myself, having just finished watching this film, feeling blessed beyond measure. I live my life, in comfort and ease. So few worries. SO do these volunteer medics, until they leave of their own accord and volunteer in the midst of war, with no benefits, no pay, nothing. Just a set of memories that will both haunt and comfort them. Memories of those who could not be saved, and those who were.
The storyteller brought us in through his eyes and shared the story without blinders, but with the blinding truth. I will be forever changed by what I saw.
Claws (2017)
A little raunchy, a lot of heart
I read all the reviews before posting. I agree with some of the negative reviews, but mostly with the positive ones. The sex scenes took me by surprise. I didn't get that from the trailers. But many of my favorite shows these days have gratuitous sex. I would rather see the plot move forward, but a little sex isn't the worst way to be stalled.
Yes the writing isn't as sophisticated as GOT, but I didn't expect it to be.
I think that Claws suffers a little from the fact that the attention deficit disorders people seem to have these days means many shows feel like they have to throw everything at you at once in the hope that they hook you and then the story can unfold more organically.
In a bizarre personal twist, I hate fake nails lol... Despite that, I see something magical. I really do. This show has stereotypes, but to me it feels fresh and bold. I've never seen anything like it, and I look forward to it.
SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER if you haven't watched episodes 1-3 of season one, do not keep reading...
One thing though... was that Roller? I can't imagine it is... Must have been a dream... but I looked at the cast for all 10 episodes and he's listed, so.... is he showing up in flashbacks or fantasies or what?