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The Craft: Legacy (2020)
Fairuza returned for this?!
This movie was pathetic. The original movie is one of my favorites and I was looking forward to this sequel, especially when I found out that Fairuza Balk would be returning for it. Figured that was a sign of something good, but that was a mistake. This movie didn't make any sense and the acting was ridiculous. None of the three witch friends made a lasting impression, aside from their overreaction to the main girl kissing that boy. Their upset over that was absurd and then the binding spell wasn't even the same one used in the original movie. Pathetic. The villain was predictable, I guessed it when we first met him, and he was just ridiculous too. It makes sense that this film would be silly because it's only rated PG-13 whereas the original was rated R, but I truly can't understand what even inspired anyone to make this sequel at all. The plot was nowhere to be found. In truth the only redeeming quality was the beginning where the main girl and her mom were singing along to Alanis Morissette and when the mom messed up the lyrics they had a nice laugh. Sweet moment and my only positive takeaway. When we FINALLY see Fairuza she got to say ONE LINE! This is one of the craziest witches ever and she's all chill with her one line as if her ending in the original never happened. And given her end in the original film where she was strapped to a bed in an asylum, I'm very curious how she is involved in this movie the way she is. I mean HOW??! She's still locked up and yet they just let this girl walk right into her room?! Alone?! Makes zero sense. Clearly they hoped to make a third film with the abrupt ending here, but that will never happen. It was absolutely terrible. So much so that Amazon actually refunded our $20 rental of it. At least there was that silver lining. Can't yet the 1.5 hours back unfortunately. If you're a fan of the first movie, rewatch that instead and leave this one resting in peace.
Nashville: It's Sure Gonna Hurt (2016)
The show has lost its way entirely...
Rayna & Deacon have always been endgame, but now because bratty Maddie has to stomp around with her self entitled attitude all of a sudden Rayna and Deacon are falling apart. After YEARS of waiting to be together. Absurd storyline. Also the judge in the previous episode emancipating a 16 year old girl from a wonderful home because of some nonsense with Deacon is insane. Whoever wrote this season should never write a show again. It's awful. The only good thing about this particular episode is that Maddie isn't in it. Such a breath of fresh air without her disgusting attitude toward everyone who loves her. She's pathetic and someone should've knocked her down several pegs where she could've found some humility. Especially given how wonderful her family is to her over and over.
Say I Do (2020)
Like Mary Poppins, this is practically perfect in every way!
I'm a sucker for weddings and shows about weddings, so when I saw this pop up on Netflix I didn't hesitate to hit play. 8 hours later and I'm wrecked, in a good way. This show is beautiful. Each couple is truly deserving of such a wonderful experience and that makes viewers want to root for them all. The love stories are so genuine as is the caring hosts, Thai, Jeremiah, and Gabriele. I want to be friends with all three of them and I also would love to be friends with every single couple too. It's all just so heartwarming and feel-good. Exactly what's needed in the world right now and I truly hope there's a season two in the works. Grab a bunch of tissues and get cozy because you'll be bingeing this one until the final episode for sure!
Boy Meets World: Wheels (1997)
Horrible episode...
The entire episode was painful to watch. From Alan's immature behavior over Cory wanting to do something exciting on his birthday to him still not getting that he was being a jerk at the end of the episode. The writers should have made him apologize to Cory for first not actually telling him from the beginning that he had a day planned. Second he behaved even more like a child by leaving Cory to sit around all day ON HIS BIRTHDAY while he went off to "run errands." Third he then forced the dinner and treated Cory like a jerk the entire meal just because his SIXTEEN YEAR OLD son wanted to spend the day with his girlfriend and best friend, like any teen would want to do. Alan behaves so poorly in this episode, more so than in any other so far, and I truly felt he owed his son an apology. What sixteen year old wants to hang with their parents after getting their license? Absurd writing.
Council of Dads (2020)
4 episodes in and loving it so far
Reading other reviews comparing this to popular shows right now (This is Us and A Million Little Things) as if the creators stole those ideas is laughable. There once was a show called Brothers & Sisters where the dad died in the pilot episode and a lot of political things happened throughout. Gay brother, republican sister, adoption of a black baby, cancer, etc. Then came Parenthood with more political views that were heavily liberal, interracial dating, rebellious teens, accidental pregnancy, abortion, cancer, etc. Yet even with all of that nobody claimed that This is Us or A Million Little Things ripped off those two shows, which they absolutely could have given the similarities and that those shows came first. The bad reviews here are boiled down to people who are just against all of the things that are being presented here. I mean, even Randall on This is Us would 100% chant RBG to his daughters too and would also add in black women who have been instrumental in history as well because that entire family is also woke af. So think about that here. If you like This is Us and A Million Little Things then you're either progressive enough to get what they're doing or you're at least mature enough to be able to have different opinions without berating an entire show for being "too woke" as some have claimed here.
This show isn't perfect and honestly what show is in the very beginning? Not many. Kinks get worked out and a groove is found over time. We get to know characters over a season. With four episodes in I think there's a lot of potential here if people would just calm down the hate and expand their minds for a bit. Sure, having a lot of diversity in one family may seem like a lot to those who don't have those families too, but that doesn't make them disingenuous here. There are families like this and they've been waiting to be represented in positive ways like cisgendered white people have been for decades. If the entertainment world is becoming more "woke" and "progressive" than I'm here for it. It's long overdue for all people to be represented in entertainment. I hope this show gets picked up for the long haul and that it maybe opens some archaic minds at the same time.
Modern Love (2019)
Beautifully done
As a fan of the podcast it was wonderful to see the stories brought to life (further) on screen. The cast is wonderful and the stories are beautiful. I found myself crying multiple times throughout the series. The thing I love most about these episodes is that they're uniquely their own while at the same time stirring up feeling within me that are entirely familiar. It is the kind of show that allows people from all walks of life to find a space because love is transcendent of the simple human condition. While some people may find these stories too sweet or even unrealistic, it really isn't at all because the way we feel individually in love is often times unrealistic to others and yet it is still entirely real for us. Love is magic. It suspends belief in many ways. Sure the material is probably fictionalized to a degree, but so what? The beauty here is in the storytelling and evoking an emotional response from viewers and I think they've accomplished that in spades. I hope there is another season coming.
Holly Star (2018)
I can't even believe I finished this movie...
This movie was terrible. It clearly had a budget of a fast food dinner and the little interludes with the marionettes were creepy. The doll faces were just so off putting. I'm not sure why they had to use them instead of real people playing the roles of the kids and Santa, maybe lack of that budget I already mentioned, but they were not cute at all. The acting is ridiculous. I'm not even sure it is acting. The lead girl is just goofy in a way that's not even endearing and the rest of the cast doesn't help things either. It's just a waste of time and the money they spent making it and I'm shocked Netflix even cared enough to stream it. Almost makes all of those cheesy Hallmark and Lifetime movies look like big budget films.
Last Christmas (2019)
Sweet holiday film...
I saw this primarily because I'm a huge fan of Emilia Clarke and I personally loved it. I was reminded of It's A Wonderful Life a bit throughout given the subject matter around her illness and the role Tom plays in her life, but obviously it was much different than that movie as a whole. Emilia's character, Kate/Katarina goes through levels of growth from her selfish persona to someone giving by film's end and that progression was really wonderful to watch. Her chemistry with Goulding is strong and I personally loved the quirkiness of her family and her boss (who starred in Crazy Rich Asians as Goulding's mother so that was fun). As a whole I loved the movie and felt it was really touching.
A Dogwalker's Christmas Tale (2015)
Horrible
This movie was so bad. The acting might be the worst I've ever seen.
A Million Little Things (2018)
Ending the mental health stigma one step at a time.
This show, just like 13 Reasons Why, is so necessary in today's world where people still can't openly talk about their mental health concerns without being shamed or disregarded. Nothing about these shows glorifies anything and those that say such things are out of touch with the reality of depression. I'm grateful that shows like these are being made to further the conversations that should be happening between us and our loved ones. So far I'm really impressed with this pilot episode and I'm looking forward to seeing the next one.
Single Parents (2018)
It has humor and mush...
I really enjoyed the pilot. So far I think they're off to a good start. The kids are amazing. I'm so happy to see the twin girls from Parenthood doing something new. They're so cute. I'm also a big fan of Leighton Meester and Brad Garrett and the other three adults are a nice addition as well. It's a comedy with some sweet moments and I like that sort of thing. Not every sitcom has to be laugh after laugh. It's nice to see a balance and the Moana song at the end was just the sweetest thing. Looking forward to episode 2.