Monday, August 19, 2024

Midnight Diner (TV series, 2009-14)

Midnight Diner

Watched 2024.

I can't really give more than an 8 to something that has no plot. Each episode is a vignette, but even in that short format, it would be nice to have more ongoing character development of certain recurring characters. Some episodes are great, some are OK. The recurring characters are endearing (even the mobsters and sex workers), but they don't evolve from episode to episode except in a couple rare cases.

Sunday, August 18, 2024

The Beach Boys (documentary, 2024)

The Beach Boys

Watched 2024.

A detailed look at the Boys, well done, as if anyone cares in 2024.

The Birth of a Nation (movie, 1915)

The Birth of a Nation

Watched 2024.

This film is recognized as a great film that argues for evil. In the end, fabricated events glorify the KKK and white supremacy. In some ways, the mistreatment of blacks is accurate, but it is justified through fabricated scenes with fabricated crimes by blacks. It is unclear why DW Griffith would bend history that much except to achieve some racist objective.

The Fall Guy (movie, 2024)

 The Fall Guy

Watched 2024.

Comedy:8 - Romance:1 - Drama:1 - Action:9 - The funny bits were really funny, and this movie is really all about action stunts, but there is little plot.

Monarch (TV series, 2023-)

Monarch

Watched 2024.

It takes several episodes for the viewer to figure anything out. The character's personal dramas and motivations are childish. The plot has many technical holes; I was always left wondering how a person got into the right place at the right time. It's always fun to watch Godzilla stories, and the special effects are great, but the plot proceeds very slowly.


Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Killing Eve (TV series, 2018-22)

Killing Eve

Watched 2024.

Technically, the plot events hold together with few inexplicable occurrences or motivations. However, repeatedly, characters are viciously attacked and injured but then survive, and no killer ever encounters regular law enforcement. Eventually, you realize that Villanelle kills everyone she meets, and you will be able to predict how she will do it before each murder actually happens.

Sunday, May 26, 2024

The Blue Angels (movie, 2024)

The Blue Angels

Watched 2024.

This documentary is as good as it can be, I suppose. You would think military showoffs would be exciting, and the pilots and their operational teams are the best in the world, but it's not like they actually do anything useful. They shake each others' hands a lot. However, I did not see this on IMAX.

Nosferatu (movie, 2024)

Nosferatu Watched June, 2025. There were a couple of plot issues, like, when the young husband goes downstairs to Orlok's crypt, why doe...