Needs Some Introduction
As a lifelong film and TV fan I try to bring historical knowledge of narrative trends to my weekly analysis and reviews (and hopefully a bit of humor also).
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Sunday Oct 23, 2022
Sunday Oct 23, 2022
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Let the dance of the dragons begin...
Plus we recap and review the first two episodes of Amazon Prime's new Sci Fi show, The Peripheral
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
Wednesday Oct 19, 2022
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Another mixed reaction to the show which just seemed to have found its rhythm. A lot happens but this show needs to do a lot of work to tie itself together in its final episode.
Then, given my family roots in Westfield NJ, I am very disappointed with the Ryan Murphy Netflix adaptation of the true story of The Watcher. I'm sorry if I got you to watch this... or at least I hope you enjoyed it more than I did. You can read the original story on which this was purportedly based in the link below. I have also included some information on the OTHER Westfield mass murder that the show references.
https://www.thecut.com/article/the-haunting-of-657-boulevard-in-westfield-new-jersey.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_List_(murderer)
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Monday Oct 17, 2022
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Beware the beast beneath the boards.
Friday Oct 14, 2022
Friday Oct 14, 2022
Halloween Ends? I hope that's a promise. What a disappointing conclusion and that is given the mostly terrible list of films that preceded it. I do have my own corrections that may have helped to salvage this latest trilogy.
Before that, we discuss the totally mediocre Hellraiser re-imagining. And I do have a pretty enthusiastic recommendation to the old-school horror romp of Marvel's Werewolf By Night on Disney+.
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
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We have the absolute high point of the series, to date, with an excellent episode that makes some of the shakiest moments in the series worth while. Let's hope the quality only goes up from here.
Then we discuss the new Peacock series A Friend of the Family, a high quality affair that, perhaps, should not exist (??).
I also briefly review and recommend The Midnight Club on Netlfix.
Links:
Heavyweight Podcast:
https://gimletmedia.com/shows/heavyweight/n8h7ajo/46-dan
Jerusalem Post article:
https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-719100
Monday Oct 10, 2022
Monday Oct 10, 2022
Another time jump may finally get us to our final cast configuration (maybe?). Although often unintentionally funny, the episode is thoroughly eventful. Beware maesters baring the milk of the poppy.
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
The best episode we have seen of the show. Can it find its way with just 3 episodes to go?
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
One of the most gorgeous episodes of the show (and so full of ugly human interactions). We have a truly impressive dragon sequence. Let's hope the next time jump is not too jarring.
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
After getting my hopes up, last week, The Patient is back in a rut. I still have no idea what I am supposed to be paying attention to, at this point.
Then two very long conversations about the merits and limitations of Ryan Murphy's Jeffrey Dahmer docudrama on Netflix. It may have its heart in the right place but can't help but be exploitative.
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
Wait a second? Did we miss a season of TV? This is another excellently crafted episode of TV but I think they dropped a couple of the scripts somewhere. Arguably, the most interesting events may have been left off screen. Let's hope all this time-hopping is worth it.
Then I recommend Three Thousand Years of Longing and Celia recommends Modern Love (Amazon Prime).