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E41: Only Murders in the Building - Episode 6 - Nine Perfect Strangers - Episode 8 - Ever After - PLUS - Emmy Award Thoughts

We have (thankfully) made it to the end of this season of Nine Perfect Strangers. Sona is more generous about it than I am. I do appreciate a few moments, here and there. I feel a lot more positive about Only Murders in the Building but I do feel there is a serious tonal misstep which I hope doesn't impact upcoming episodes. 
Plus we have a few thoughts about the Emmy awards (mostly how irrelevant they have become). 
Timestamps:
Only Murders in the Building (11:30)
Nine Perfect Strangers (40:00)
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E42: Squid Game and Midnight Mass - Horror Corner

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Netflix is having a moment with two new series, Squid Game, from South Korea, and Midnight Mass. They are both strange products that nonetheless succeed to different extents. 
I will be covering other horror topics throughout the month (and probably beyond). I hope you find some scary options for your halloween viewing.
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E40: Only Murders In the Building - Episode 5 - Nine Perfect Strangers - Episode 7 - The Wheels on the Bus - PLUS - Reservation Dogs

Nine Perfect Strangers has derailed. I can't imagine there is going to be a satisfying conclusion, at this point. How bad did it get? Listen and let me count the ways...
Meanwhile, Only Murders in the Building, keeps plugging along pleasantly. This episode is mostly filler but I think there is some essential clues introduced, here, along with some fun interaction.
But the real find of the week is the critically praised Reservation Dogs that turns out to be as entertaining as it's been rumored to be. I am a big fan.
All shows are available on Hulu.
TimeCodes:
Nine Perfect Strangers Review (26:00)
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E39: Only Murders In the Building - Episode 4 - Nine Perfect Strangers - Episode 6 - Motherload - PLUS - Malignant

Only Murders In the Building continues to entertain. Meanwhile Nine Perfect Strangers continues to frustrate but it's still worth watching for the best of the performances. There are only two episodes left so things better start tying up soon. We will see.
Time Codes:
Nine Perfect Strangers Recap (28:00)
Malignant (HBO Max) (1:07:20)
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E38: Only Murders In the Building - Episodes 1 2 and 3 - Nine Perfect Strangers - Episode 5 - Sweet Surrender

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This week's episode may be taking things into a stranger direction but for now the characters keep developing nicely. Sona and I are still not that enthused by the stalker plotline. Plus, I have read most of the book which gives me some additional insight (as in it's probably not a great adaptation)
We also review the first 3 episodes on the new very entertaining Only Murders in the Building show with Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez. It's also available on FX on HULU.
Time Codes:
Only Murders in the Building Recap (36:00)
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E37: Nine Perfect Strangers - Episodes 4 - Plus - Cruel Summer and Clickbait on Netflix

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Episode 4 is a good one. These performers are almost all giving it their all. I am still wary of the direction the show may be taking. 
Plus we have time to talk about why I am about ready to quit Netflix after I get lured into the appropriately named Clickbait mini-series. 
We also have time to talk about Cruel Summer. Sona really liked it and I find out that I probably don't have the constitution for teen soaps (even a potentially elevated one such as this).
Music:
Theme - Strange Effect (Unloved featuring Raven Violet)
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E36: Nine Perfect Strangers - Episodes 1,2 and 3

Sona and I are back recapping another mystery. Nicole Kidman is running a spa and Melissa McCarthy, Michael Shannon, Bobby Cannavale and Regina Hall are just some of the recognizable faces here. This comes from the same brain trust as Big Little Lies and The Undoing so... the quality of the show could end up anywhere... but the scenery is beautiful. 
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E35: Loki Season 1 - Final Thoughts - PLUS : Invincible and The Suicide Squad Reviews

So DC is also still putting out movies. James Gunn migrates over from Marvel (Guardians of the Galaxy) to give us The Suicide Squad. He does a pretty good job of revitalizes the property. But (despite the success of the first film) does this property actually have that much appeal? I have mixed emotions.
Also, in preparation for the upcoming What If? series on Disney+, we have one final review of the Loki series.
Plus, thought on Amazon Prime's comic book adaptation offerings, Invincible and The Boys which are both scheduled to return sometime this fall with additional seasons.
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S2M2: 1971 - The Year That Music Changed Everything

We discuss the new Apple+ documentary series "1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything". There was a lot of great albums released this year and we just discuss some of it... David Bowie... Al Green... John Lennon... George Harrison... (actually all the beatles put out albums). And of course What's Going On by Marvin Gaye. That doesn't even mention the ladies that were putting out classics, Joni Mitchell, Carol King, Aretha Franklin. The list goes on and on. There will be more discussions to come. This is only our first conversation.
1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything (Apple+)
The US vs. John Lennon (AppleTV - rental)
The Sacred Triangle: Bowie, Iggy & Lou 1971-1973 (Prime Video)
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S2M1: You Don’t Know Covers... (Part 2)

Lots more obscure covers this time but we there are two Madonna songs and Hendrix too. Don't read the music credits if you want to play along.
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