Jordan Peele
Because I am somewhat a wuss, I usually spoil horror movies for myself. I enjoyed Get Out, but needed to prepare myself for Us. I am not going to see the movie in a theater not because of the horror, but because it is so sad, at least to me. I respect Jordan Peele's talent though, he literally made two movies in one, movie one for the horror fans and movie two for the allegory/philosophical fans. No special nerdy glasses are needed. I would be looking forward to his Twilight Zone reboot, but...do not have CBS All-Access. Am saving up for Disney Plus streaming service.
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Sunday, March 24, 2019
Love, Death and Robots
The title does tell the tale, lots of blood, lots of sex with interesting AI story themes that frame 18 stories. I "semi-binged" (in 2 binges) this series due to the high energy of each episode. Intense, beautiful and graphic does not even begin to describe this anthology series. While I appreciate the freedom to binge and zero cost (as long as one has a Netflix subscription), seeing this on an IMAX screen with superior audio would have been amazing. Agree that Ep3 - The Witness was somewhat fetishistic, but its conclusion almost (but not quite) redeemed itself. I enjoyed most of the stories, but as an anthology it is not necessary to like, or even watch, each episode in its entirety to appreciate the art and talent of this series. I would like it to continue to multiple seasons, assuming the creative talent, diversity and imagination is intact.
Brief Synopsis: personal impressions regarding each episode:
1) Sonnie's Edge - Sonnie is a futuristic MMA fighter with a very high success rate
2) Three Robots -- very funny, although the humor is obvious the jokes land successfully
3) The Witness --- kind of fetishes women -while animation is interesting, even ending not sufficient
4) Suits -- male and female farmers using mechs to defend land and family from Alien invasion
5) Sucker of Souls -- funny, but ending just dropped off
6) When the Yogurt Took Over -- satirical with some jabs at our reality
7) Beyond the Aquila Rift - I kept screaming a line from a Jordan Peele movie at my screen
8) Good Hunting - a "special woman" goes from victim to savior
9) The Dump - ironic humor -- kind of grindhouse variety
10) Shape-Shifters - good themes and even though animated, great acting
11) Helping Hand - a woman astronaut makes a critical and heroic choice
12) Fish Night - odd, interesting, but kind of fails at its conclusion
13) Lucky 13 - a ship that no one would fly, was flown successfully by a (woman) pilot
14) Zima Blue - beautiful both the visuals and the dialogue
15) Blind Spot - retro, funny right thru its conclusion
16) Ice Age - quirky and a little sad
17) Alternate Histories - just plain weird
18) The Secret War - interesting take on the Russian military
Watched on Netflix March 23 and March 24 2019
The title does tell the tale, lots of blood, lots of sex with interesting AI story themes that frame 18 stories. I "semi-binged" (in 2 binges) this series due to the high energy of each episode. Intense, beautiful and graphic does not even begin to describe this anthology series. While I appreciate the freedom to binge and zero cost (as long as one has a Netflix subscription), seeing this on an IMAX screen with superior audio would have been amazing. Agree that Ep3 - The Witness was somewhat fetishistic, but its conclusion almost (but not quite) redeemed itself. I enjoyed most of the stories, but as an anthology it is not necessary to like, or even watch, each episode in its entirety to appreciate the art and talent of this series. I would like it to continue to multiple seasons, assuming the creative talent, diversity and imagination is intact.
Brief Synopsis: personal impressions regarding each episode:
1) Sonnie's Edge - Sonnie is a futuristic MMA fighter with a very high success rate
2) Three Robots -- very funny, although the humor is obvious the jokes land successfully
3) The Witness --- kind of fetishes women -while animation is interesting, even ending not sufficient
4) Suits -- male and female farmers using mechs to defend land and family from Alien invasion
5) Sucker of Souls -- funny, but ending just dropped off
6) When the Yogurt Took Over -- satirical with some jabs at our reality
7) Beyond the Aquila Rift - I kept screaming a line from a Jordan Peele movie at my screen
8) Good Hunting - a "special woman" goes from victim to savior
9) The Dump - ironic humor -- kind of grindhouse variety
10) Shape-Shifters - good themes and even though animated, great acting
11) Helping Hand - a woman astronaut makes a critical and heroic choice
12) Fish Night - odd, interesting, but kind of fails at its conclusion
13) Lucky 13 - a ship that no one would fly, was flown successfully by a (woman) pilot
14) Zima Blue - beautiful both the visuals and the dialogue
15) Blind Spot - retro, funny right thru its conclusion
16) Ice Age - quirky and a little sad
17) Alternate Histories - just plain weird
18) The Secret War - interesting take on the Russian military
Thursday, March 21, 2019
James Gunn ReHired for Guardians of the Galaxy 3
I still blame Alan Horn for not properly fact checking the tweets, the trolls and the multiple apologies by James Gunn. Maybe when a new CEO is chosen, current Disney wizards in charge (looking at you Robert Iger) might want to widen their net beyond the man who bit on bad bait.
I still blame Alan Horn for not properly fact checking the tweets, the trolls and the multiple apologies by James Gunn. Maybe when a new CEO is chosen, current Disney wizards in charge (looking at you Robert Iger) might want to widen their net beyond the man who bit on bad bait.
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Philip DeFranco (published on You Tube 03/18/2019)
JK Rowling Backlash (00:06), James Gunn Rehired (2:28), Shane Dawson Cat Controversy (3:38), TIA (7:46), Christchurch (8:55)
MY POST (made 03/19/2019)
I love the Harry Potter series and although I found Fantastic Beasts wanting (especially part 2), but both were still entertaining. Although it is obvious, Grindelwald and Dumbledore are fantasy characters, their sexual experiences can change with a keystroke or a pen. I am sure that individuals upset with the fantasy lives of these fantasy characters, will recognize this phrase, "Let It Go....". Also, take that phrase further and apply it to Shane Dawson, all cats and all young individuals who make stupid comments, but grow up and out of that stupid behavior. I appreciate anyone who can discuss this tragedy in New Zealand, try to prevent it from happening again and above all give absolutely no publicity to the murderers, their social media and any of their published material. Give them nothing, they have already taken way too much.
Friday, March 8, 2019
Captain Marvel
PG-13
Saw at Showcase Cinema in Foxboro on March 8 2019
While not my favorite Marvel movie, I did enjoy Captain Marvel. I think that the placement of this movie on the Marvel film release time line, might have diminished this movie's story importance. Endgame is coming soon, which makes this movie seem less important. Perhaps as was said, it was also less "directed", both literally and metaphorically. However, I was never bored, never tried to sneak a look at my phone to check the time and would probably grade it as a low B.
I liked Captain Marvel. I could have used more Kree vs. Skrull backstory, but I was entertained by this movie. The opening montage as credits began made me a bit weepy, but I was pleased that was done. I felt the arc was more in Carol/Vers recognizing her power and unleashing it appropriately. To give her an emotional arc, the audience would need more than snapshots (literally photographs in one scene) of her maturation as an Terran child to young girl to pilot and woman.
PG-13
Saw at Showcase Cinema in Foxboro on March 8 2019
While not my favorite Marvel movie, I did enjoy Captain Marvel. I think that the placement of this movie on the Marvel film release time line, might have diminished this movie's story importance. Endgame is coming soon, which makes this movie seem less important. Perhaps as was said, it was also less "directed", both literally and metaphorically. However, I was never bored, never tried to sneak a look at my phone to check the time and would probably grade it as a low B.
I liked Captain Marvel. I could have used more Kree vs. Skrull backstory, but I was entertained by this movie. The opening montage as credits began made me a bit weepy, but I was pleased that was done. I felt the arc was more in Carol/Vers recognizing her power and unleashing it appropriately. To give her an emotional arc, the audience would need more than snapshots (literally photographs in one scene) of her maturation as an Terran child to young girl to pilot and woman.
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