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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Episodes
Sunday Aug 29, 2021
Sunday Aug 29, 2021
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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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Tuesday Aug 24, 2021
Tuesday Aug 24, 2021
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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Monday Aug 09, 2021
Monday Aug 09, 2021
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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Friday Jul 09, 2021
Friday Jul 09, 2021
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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Friday Jun 18, 2021
Friday Jun 18, 2021
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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Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Loki(s) are at it again. Another very entertaining episode. Owen Wilson is really impressing me. Everything I predicted would happen this season happens this week (!!). So I am all out of ideas for the rest of the season. I can't wait to see what happens next.
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Sunday Jun 13, 2021
Sunday Jun 13, 2021
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Sona and I recap all of season 1 of Evil in preparation for Season 2, next week. We get through it all and have time to dig into some of the broader themes that the show raises. You still have time to watch Season 1 on Netflix before watching season 2 on Paramount+.
Recommendations:
Sona - The Night Manager (Amazon Prime/AMC)
Victor - Only Lovers Left Alive (AppleTV)
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Friday Jun 11, 2021
Friday Jun 11, 2021
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The third time may be the charm with these Marvel shows. After two disappointing series, this one is off to a fun start. Is the TVA benevolent? What are they hiding? Who is the hooded character at the end. I have my speculations. Have a listen and let me know what you think.
Recommendations:
Brazil (Tubi/Kanopy)
Invincible (Amazon Prime)
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Sunday Jun 06, 2021
Sunday Jun 06, 2021
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So we are at the end of our first season and Mare of Easttown is over. How did you like it? Who was your favorite character (aside from Mare)? Who was your least favorite? Were there too many red herrings?
We will be recapping Loki (Disney+) and Evil (Paramount+) next. There are quite a few reasons to get Paramount+ (watch A Quiet Place 2, Top Gun 2 and the new Mission Impossible at home) let me count the ways...
Music
Incinerate - Sonic Youth
I Know the End - Phoebe Bridgers
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Monday May 31, 2021
Monday May 31, 2021
Here we are at the end. My theory proved correct!! Almost everything is wrapped up but somehow it is all still a bit underwhelming. Nonetheless, everyone continues to give great performances. Plus we talk about what is to come in our next recaps.
Music:
We Belong - Pat Benetar
Recommendations:
State of the Union (Sundance/AMC)
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