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Heels (2021)
Thanks Netflix for getting this great show...
With so much to watch on streaming TV, we get grabbed in our rabbit holes. I had watched most of the 1st season of Heels & then got distracted. A huge classic wrestling fan, especially Southern Wrestling, this show is perfect.
The writing dances on classic stories from wrestling years past & it still dances on the edge of current topics. Season 2 ended & I wanted more, but it hit me we would never see it again.
Hopefully Netflix makes the right move & decided to boot it back up, because there are hours of greatness left to be told with the Spade Brothers, Crystal, Wild Bill, & the rest. Stephen Amell, known for loving wrestling, great job.
Ren Faire (2024)
If I had been a festival goer, it'd never go again
The way George treated Jeffery, he is a disgusting old man. You can see it a mile away, George is a power hungry lunatic. I hate watching a man lose his whole life because the man "Pissed you off", it is a disgusting.
Anyone who has ever been fired, felt for Jeffery while this old lunatic lives in a gaudy castle, listening to Enya & trying to marry a woman on a dating app. I hope nothing good happens to the old lunatic.
Well done to the filmmakers, you brought emotion to this. I cannot listen to this old lunatic talk ever again. The man demanded loyalty & then crapped all over the old man's life. George 🖕
Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal (2024)
Just wow....
I have often wondered what if Bray Wyatt had been in a WWE that had no Vincent McMahon Jr. Watching this special makes me hate we lost him so soon. What could have happened if he hadn't gotten sick & what could he have done.
This is a great special, gives you a look at some of those who are avid wrestlers haven't seen. The infancy of Bray Wyatt & the family. He was never the greatest in ring worker, he was never a "Dave Meltzer favorite", but he connected like no one else has ever done.
I wanted Wyatt to stay as the cult leader, but evolution of the character is wrestling, and I hate Vince/Dunn/Johnny Ace/Prichard watered that character down & ruined it.
Anyway, the what if are amazing, but don't touch what was..
The Brothers Sun (2024)
This is a fun show with great action
When I pushed play on this show I had zero expectations to what I was about to watch. I was hooked after episode 1. A family Yakuza film, with really well done fighting, hysterical moments, heart wrenching points, great gun fight scenes, & turns you do not see coming unless you Google to find the spoilers. I immediately called my brother & father to say "Watch this as soon as you can."
The acting is solid & the plot is not typical of what you think this show is. Usually Yakuza/Japanese Organized Crime TV/Movies the characters don't have real characters depth, they are typical. That is where "The Brothers Sun" delivers most, characters you do not expect to love make you love them. The whole cast delivers.
Take time to binge it & tell people who you know will like it, so we can get Season 2.
Wrath of Man (2021)
Am I nexpected action film that was very good.
So, this evening I plopped my fat azz on the couch after work & flipped on this Jason Statham lead flick. I didn't know Guy Ritchie directed it, but that added to my reason for watching.
I really liked it.
Not your usual Statham/Ritchie movie, instead of crazy scenario after crazy scenario, the plot built to a bloody crescendo. It wasn't the greatest movie ever, but it was definitely entertaining as hell.
So if you want to watch an action movie that is not 85% CGI (I like a majority of those too, but has become so overdone), isn't filled with unbelievable fighting scenes, & will keep ya interested, push play.
Willow: The Whispers of Nockmaar (2022)
Really enjoyed
So, far I am enjoying the show. They re-established & basically created a mythology that was very basic from the movie. The movie was built on likability of Willow & the redemption story of sellsword turned hero Mad Mardigan, played by a young Val Kilmer. In the big scheme, a majority of viewers didn't know the other character names after they left the screen. So re-establishing secondary characters with importance b& building a universe was & is important to the shows current & future success.
Here is my guess n a spoiler. My biggest gripe, by the end of episode 1, smart fans knew that Graydon (AKA Flash Thompson, the Prince) was gonna be evil or is being controlled by the Crone. They have teased it throughout every episode & this episode made it even more obvious. With the flashback involving Graydon's past.
But the last 2 episodes have been fun & interesting. The potential is there.
Willow: The Battle of the Slaughtered Lamb (2022)
Possible spoile...
Anyone else notice how Grayson knew a lot about Dark Magic & had no reason to know it?? Just a guess, but he will be the "Big Bad" by season 1 end. He has already given off the vibe of secret bad guy: he has no concern over the wedding like he knows it won't happen, he immediately started speaking Alora when he found out who she was, & somehow when he is involved he does something
to botch their plan. Just seems like the direction they are going.
Fun show so far, with plenty of potential. Can't wait to see where they go. Done right by the original movie, but need a little more grittiness. We will see.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power: Partings (2022)
Liked it better watching 5 & 6 back to back...
This episode is building to episode 6, so a lot of exposition & Ep 5 ends flat. But I waited to watch them together, it made me like Ep 5 a lot more, with only 10 min into Ep 6, I am glad I did.
This show is dense in lore & is building even the characters we know from Hobbit & LOTR basically from scratch. Obviously, hundreds of years before the stories led by Gandalf, Bilbo, Frodo, & many others, all of the ones we know are completely different people/elves/hobbits/orcs/dwarves/etc. This show is beautiful & crazy, I wish we were focused more on dwarves & elves, but plenty of time to fix that.
Foundation (2021)
I really enjoyed this show...
..but I tend to enjoy series that have a huge scope & there are layers to the storytelling. The acting is great, the cinematography/CGI are gorgeous, & the story has a ton of potential.
I feel like the 1st season was setting the table, and now that we know the main players, it will get real QUICKLY! But I understand people disliking it, this is not typical for a show, it is very complex.
Dota: Dragon's Blood (2021)
First 2 seasons, were fun. Season 3..ehh.
I really liked Season 1 &2, but the 3rd...just did nothing for me. Kinda soured the first 2 seasons to me. So watch if ya like, but be aware the end didn't do much for me.
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015)
For the low ratings, they just went into this wrong
It is supposed to be silly( make absolutely no sense, & be overacted. This is satire of 100 camp movies that have been made over the years. But the ridiculousness of it all adds to the fun.
If you are looking for typical comedy, you will hate it. This is uncomfortable & real at some point, it hurts, but still fun.
The Gray Man (2022)
I loved it!
Of course an unbelievable action movie, but it sure is fun. If you are expecting exposition & plot twists, watching the wrong movie. If ya just want to laugh, sit on the edge of your seat, & be excited by crazy action scenes...hit play. Especially with the world concern of corrupt government figures & tax dollars being misused.
Gosling is good as usual, he has the stoic mystery man who can kick butt down to a fine art. Billy Bob Thornton is solid. But the standout is Chris Evans as an amazing evil doer. He looks like he is having a blast, allowing him to be snarky & crazy as hell, all the while looking like he eats Easy Cheese for breakfast.
Ignore the low ratings if you want to enjoy a big budget, impossible to actually happen, action film.
Young Justice (2010)
This show is really well done!
I tried a few times to get into this series, but got distracted by another series that interested me more. But, I finally got to take some time while off work to get some really good "vegging & viewing binge" & this series got me.
Longterm storytelling that effects macro & micro moments that build, animated show writing that is smart enough to grab attention of both young & old, flipped storylines around current issues in society, & depth for a majority of the characters involved something lacking in a lot of Superhero TV & Movies.
If you like animated, superhero, sci fi/fantasy series that makes you think, but doesn't make you feel lame for a kids show, you will like this show. Finishing 3rd Season, will watch the rest in near future. Check it out!
Ms. Marvel: Time and Again (2022)
Felt REALLY short
I guess that is a testament to the episode being exciting, but I was hoping for more. Still fun. Just ended abruptly & think they could have added more to the Partion, honestly Americans are still unaware of this horrific time that effected so many!!
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Part VI (2022)
A great ending, set the table perfectly.
A great end to a great show. Started a little slow, but picked up perfectly. Kudos to the cast & crew, great job!! Now let's get to KOTR time frame & build a definitive past.
Stranger Things (2016)
4 seasons in & this show keeps being great.
I am finishing up first part of Season 4 right now, I am on rye edge of my seat. Consistently use nostalgia, interesting characters, & supernatural stories, & 80's issues to build an amazing story with a great ensemble cast (most started as pre-teens). The Duffers deserve so much credit, through 80's pop culture nostalgia, they have built the biggest pop culture show that hasn't let us down yet...unlike other massive shows (Sopranos & Game of Thrones.
Stranger Things: Chapter Two: Vecna's Curse (2022)
Argyle is a great addition!
The beauty the Duffer Brothers use 80's nostalgia to reweave storylines is so fun. Also, Argyle is my favorite film/tv stoner character since Slater from "Dazed & Confused"....both are only outdone by Floyd from "True Romance". We all know Argyle, Floyd, or Slater. 😂
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022)
I don't understand most reviews....
Yeah, it wasn't the deepest story ever, but it was fun, beautifully shot, & original so I liked it a lot. I feel some people are so caught up in the nostalgia these stories come from, no matter what was on the screen they want to dislike it or just love picking things apart for the sake of picking it apart.
For those who just want a fun Fantasy/Magic Adventure movie, you will enjoy it. For those of you looking for an excuse to dislike a fun Fantasy/Magic Adventure movie, you will enjoy deconstructing it. Happy Memorial Day 2022.
Blade Runner: Black Lotus (2021)
Started a lil choppy, but got good around Ep 2 end..
Yeah, the CGI isn't amazing, but it is solid. Not a "game changer", but if ya liked the Blade Runner movies, it is a fun watch.
As the story develops, I really been enjoying it on Ep 7, digging it. Only thing I wish was better is with most of those featured as the group of antagonists, are about as deep as a pee puddle on a driveway during Southern summer. That has more to do with the length of the episodes.
But, in my opinion, I'm not a big anime fan, but this is a fun watch. Ignore the multiple negative reviews, find out for yourself.
Halo (2022)
One episode down, I liked it.
The hate on these posts are from video game purists who have expectations no one could ever hit & a people who just wanted to jot like it.
The FX were great, storyline interesting, & they even used current events to add sizzle to it. No it was not the greatest first episode ever, but I liked it a lot & am looking forward to what is ahead!
Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
I expected nothing, but enjoyed the hell out of it..
For a spin-off of movie I consider Top 5 importance to my childhood, I was hoping this movie was at the most mediocrely entertaining. Instead I got a smart, fun, & very true to GB universe/mythos, and I'm glad they did it.
Take the 2 hours, go in completely clear of preconceived worry, and just enjoy it. Great job by cast & crew for this nostalgic return to one of the films of my childhood.
The Book of Boba Fett (2021)
Nostalgia gets a 5....
But the actual execution of the show...mediocre!!! Fight scenes were dumb, the writing was lazy, & in 1 episode they already toned the bad ass mythos that is Boba Fett.
"I want to rule with respect" says it all. The baddest ass bounty hunter in the Universe takes power, and immediately he is a political idealist....not in my imagination. 😂
I guess I expected much more, especially when it comes to the legend of Star Wars.
Schmigadoon! (2021)
Lol at some comments..
A fictional comedy about a couple that is accidentally swept into a town where life is a musical & some of these reviews say "Silly" & "nonsensical", which any comedy with that description 100% should be!!!
Wu-Tang: An American Saga: C.R.E.A.M. (2021)
Great season!
First season was okay, but the truth of what RZA & the Wu did during the label war was CRAZY!!! He got different record deals for everyone, only to come together as Wu with zero issues. Yeah of course this isn't 100% accurate, but it is fun.
Foundation: The Emperor's Peace (2021)
Great 1st episode!!!
The mythology is thick, landscapes original, & acting fantastic. I can't wait to see them all.