High Fidelity

I watched this show even though I don't normally give the time of day to a series that is one-and-done against its will. The main character is a self-admitted unlikeable person, but I sure do love all the music references--some of which are Prince. 3.5/5

SO!

Now that i have finally gotten to the beginning of the last season of 'How I Met Your Mother', i can honestly say that it was a pleasant and detailed "trip".

If we are scoring from 5, i would give it a 5.

If we are scoring from 100, i would give it a 94.54.

i've been watching over the last 2 years as my "gotobinge".

...i'm afraid that i have to see the end soon

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Fosse/Verdon - 3.5 stars out of 4.

This was well done and interesting for a fan like me f their work together. Can't say that the series made me admire them as people though,which probably wasn't the point. I have always thought highly of Michelle Williams, who shines here.

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twin peaks (2017) 5/5

i like how david lynch works. mainly i enjoy the hilarious characters, the music, and occasionally i glimpse some deep truths in it.

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sexton said:

I May Destroy You - Season 1

I like that it's a spotlight on the Black British community in London which you don't see much on screen. There are many nuanced characters here with the heroes exposing their flaws and the villains generating sympathy. But ultimately, it's an incredibly intense series about surviving and moving on. 4.5/5

This has been huge in the UK. I haven't seen it yet, but it's on my list.

What new information can these filmmakers tell us in this 6-part docu-series that we don't already know? Especially having seen countless dramatizations, books (Bugliosi's "Helter Skelter" being the go to bible) countless news exposés up to and including Tarantino's revisionist "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"? Turns out...NOTHING! The "fresh take" was in interviewing "Family" members who were not directly involved in any of the murders but talked about what it was like to be in that particular cult at that particular time. They had snippets of older audio inteviews with some of the murderers including Manson - but it's really all well-treaded ground. Probably the creepiest element was the audio of Bobby Beausoleil recalling the murder of Gary Hinman with utter detachment and a complete lack of empathy - like he was talking about what he ate for dinner the night before.

2.5/5

*note* I will say that the doc made Tarantino's depiction of life at Spawn Ranch and the general attitude of the Manson Family seem pretty accurate.

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The Sopranos (1999 - 2007)

Watching it in real time was a different experience than watching it now. Having the perspective of time and age have made this show even better to me. Now I can see that it wasn't only one aspect that made this great. It was a combination of the acting, the writing, casting and directing that put it on another level.

James Gandolfini was the obvious star and he has received his rightful share of accolades but after another viewing it's Edie Falco who was the real standout from an acting perspective. Lorraine Bracco and the brilliant Nancy Marchand who played Olivia "Livia" Soprano were both great as well.

Just an amazing journey of a show that holds up well because of the craftmanship by all who were a part of making it.


out of

sexton said:

I May Destroy You - Season 1

I like that it's a spotlight on the Black British community in London which you don't see much on screen. There are many nuanced characters here with the heroes exposing their flaws and the villains generating sympathy. But ultimately, it's an incredibly intense series about surviving and moving on. 4.5/5

S2DG said:

The Sopranos (1999 - 2007)

Watching it in real time was a different experience than watching it now. Having the perspective of time and age have made this show even better to me. Now I can see that it wasn't only one aspect that made this great. It was a combination of the acting, the writing, casting and directing that put it on another level.

James Gandolfini was the obvious star and he has received his rightful share of accolades but after another viewing it's Edie Falco who was the real standout from an acting perspective. Lorraine Bracco and the brilliant Nancy Marchand who played Olivia "Livia" Soprano were both great as well.

Just an amazing journey of a show that holds up well because of the craftmanship by all who were a part of making it.


out of

Totally agree ^

Crazy Ex Girlfriend - Seasons 1 and 2

I have never been so unclear about how I am going to rate a tv show or movie while writing the review. This show is all over the map in terms of tone, story-line, and quality. Almost every episode has some good moment and some eye rolling moments. There were so many times that I thought about no longer continuing to watch the show but then I would see something that pulled me back in with it's creativity, humor, and/or heart. In addition to having too many shifts of tone each episode, another issue is the actual craziness. It is bold that the series actually doesn't stick to just a zany version of crazy though it does do this at times. The show increasingly during the first 2 season (and the beginning of the 3rd season) portray the lead character as having a mental illness. Her instability makes her so extremely and repeatedly self-absorbed that it becomes tiresome and reduces the compassion one would typically have for such an out of control character. Nevertheless, Rachel Bloom is impressive in the title role and it may have been a disaster if the acting was not so good. The musical numbers range from being off-putting (just get to the story please!) to inspired. Well, I thought processing my mixed reactions here would lead to clarity about my ratings but it hasn't it. I guess I will have to average my different reactions.

Best parts: 4.5 stars out of 5

Worst parts: 2 stars out of 5.

Average: 3.25 out of 5 (whew, I did it!)

onlyforaminute said:

Starting The Third Day. I'm so confused. Confused enough to make me curious and I like Jude so a 3/5 for interest. I feel like this is a series long The Wicker Man which would be disappointing. It's going to be weird definitely. The production will be split into three parts with three interconnected stories. The first, 'Summer', directed by Marc Munden, will follow Sam (played by Jude Law), a man drawn to a mysterious island off the English coast where he encounters a group of islanders set on preserving their traditions at any cost. The second part of the production, 'Autumn', will be told during a one-off live event in London after the summer section of the show has been broadcast. Described by the producers of the show as a "major immersive theatre event", the live segment of the show will air in one continuous take and is intended to allow followers of The Third Day to "inhabit the story as it happens". It will feature Jude Law and other members of the series cast. The third part of the series, 'Winter', directed by Philippa Lowthorpe, follows Helen (played by Naomie Harris), a strong-willed outsider who comes to the island seeking answers, but whose arrival precipitates a fractious battle to decide its fate.

I looked at this, but isn't the live part about 12 hours long?

maplenpg said:

onlyforaminute said:

maplenpg said:

I looked at this, but isn't the live part about 12 hours long?

12 hours of one continuous shot? Sounds like it'll be way tougher on the actors and crew than the viewers. Good thing I'm watching it on hbo instead of live, i can record that ish and keep it moving, watch it when i feel like it. .

https://eu.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2020/09/15/the-third-day-hbo-jude-law-12-hour-live-episode/5803714002/

maplenpg said:

PURplEMaPLeSyrup said:

twin peaks (2017) 5/5

i like how david lynch works. mainly i enjoy the hilarious characters, the music, and occasionally i glimpse some deep truths in it.

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Do you have 4.5 hours for a really in-depth explanation of what it all means? https://www.youtube.com/w...AYnF5hOhuM

Atlanta. Big phat 10.

Phishanga said:

PURplEMaPLeSyrup said:

twin peaks (2017) 5/5

i like how david lynch works. mainly i enjoy the hilarious characters, the music, and occasionally i glimpse some deep truths in it.

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Do you have 4.5 hours for a really in-depth explanation of what it all means? https://www.youtube.com/w...AYnF5hOhuM

lol, thanks!!! i'm gonna wait 2 watch this until i give up trying 2 figure it out

Cobra Kai

I totally binged and watched both seasons over the weekend and didn't want it to end. Such a worthy continuation of the Karate Kid. Great to see the original actors and the kids are great too. A fun show and much needed for me at the moment.