While watching season 4 now, which is complicated with lots of sub stories, character stories thought back to season 2. Tried several times to rewatch season 2 but could not get involved in the story. Why couldnt i care about the characters in season 2 even a little? The words? The delivery? Their flaws? It was complicated like season 4, but. Is it because there was no puzzle to solve? Was it because nearly everyone was a bad guy? Eventually i gave up trying to rewatch season 2. It put me off trying season 3, but i did and it was so much more engaging. I would not say skip 2, because other reviews really liked it.
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11 Reviews
The Coldest Game
(2019)
America put misiles in Europe facing Russia first
22 January 2024
Once again, the bit about how America, who has bases all over Europe, put nuvlear midiles in facing Russia first. The bases are USA controlled. Sovereign nationals do not enter that land in their countries. Like those in NT. So the crisis was of USA own making.
So even though this is fiction, once again, the us and them scenario is played. Guess who us is? A country that distorts the language to call kidnapping people on foreign soil and torturing them "rendition", to destroy South American countries to bolster a foreign owned fruit company is a pot calling kettle black. So enjoy the ride, but crack a well researched history book as well.
So even though this is fiction, once again, the us and them scenario is played. Guess who us is? A country that distorts the language to call kidnapping people on foreign soil and torturing them "rendition", to destroy South American countries to bolster a foreign owned fruit company is a pot calling kettle black. So enjoy the ride, but crack a well researched history book as well.
The Killer
(2023)
If and only if
24 December 2023
Movie worked for me on Netflix if and only if I had audio description on. Why? Because at home i am doing stuff, cooking, washing, while movie is playing. For a while i thought it was a silent movie and to keep restsrting it yo cstch up. Then finally realised it needed audio description. Which was bery very thorough. Thrn i read it was a graphic novel. Okay i learned to read from comic books, so i get it. Explains the detailed visuals, the need to see and pay attention, to every frame. But, i am definitely not used to doing that for any movies or TV shows at home. At the movies yes, at home, audio description.
A Nearly Normal Family
(2023)
Angry but believable
22 December 2023
Warning: Spoilers
Really terrible ending. But realistic, unfortunately. Underlines why you never expect justice from any criminals, or from their even scummier family. Firstly the family helped nurture them to come out that way, and secondly, not acknowleding how horrible they are is just a way to avoid taking that responsibility. Anger comes from somewhere deep inside, and who put it there? Just another psuedo sympathetic story where their is no real acceptance from the individuals of their own guilt. A formulae to make the viewer or reader also not accept any responsibility for the criminals, or the desperate sadness of individuals in their own family.
Listening to Kenny G
(2021)
After viewing the documentary now i like him
25 November 2023
I admit I am a Miles and Trane fan, and go to live jazz in small clubs, at university music schools, in Australian cities, in Italy, in Prague.
I never thought of Kenny G music as Jazz. It was okay. I compare it to the standardisation of McDonalds burgers, not a real burger like in an Australian cafe, onions, pineapple, tomato.
But, after this documentary i can see the parallels to Miles in his career from the school band to commercial bands. In his dedication to practice. Still, not my kind of music, but i do not agree with people who rubbish him, as a person, or as a musician. Are they kidding ?
I never thought of Kenny G music as Jazz. It was okay. I compare it to the standardisation of McDonalds burgers, not a real burger like in an Australian cafe, onions, pineapple, tomato.
But, after this documentary i can see the parallels to Miles in his career from the school band to commercial bands. In his dedication to practice. Still, not my kind of music, but i do not agree with people who rubbish him, as a person, or as a musician. Are they kidding ?
Once Upon a Time in America
(1984)
Sadness
21 October 2023
I am grieved to watch this film. Yes it is a great movie, but i hesitate to watch it again when it comes on.
Only because i can never understand why oh why the child actors did not go on to great careers, well none in films that i can find anywhere.
What is the hidden reason ? Each one did a very good job acting in this. If they had acyed really realky well we would care a lot less about the adult characters.
One more thing, Elizabeth's neck. How she had no permanent spine damage i cannot understand. Did they not have any hralth and safety required in 1984? Jimmy Woods best film? Perhaps, miss him acting now.
Only because i can never understand why oh why the child actors did not go on to great careers, well none in films that i can find anywhere.
What is the hidden reason ? Each one did a very good job acting in this. If they had acyed really realky well we would care a lot less about the adult characters.
One more thing, Elizabeth's neck. How she had no permanent spine damage i cannot understand. Did they not have any hralth and safety required in 1984? Jimmy Woods best film? Perhaps, miss him acting now.
Not for anyone, I mean everyone
16 October 2023
Look the convention is "off in as gory a manner as you wish stupid rich people" but any director that even hints at animal cruelty is not worth watching by anyone.
No long intro, this movie gets right into the gore and introduces the nasty people. So look in vain for a sympathetic character to identify with. And the real house, yep someone did some homework, was right in the middle of town, no boat or plane required. So a Halloween movie, perhaps, but nonetheless a good alternative to watching repeats on TV while broken bones heal, forced on you while waiting for the next installment of Loki.
No long intro, this movie gets right into the gore and introduces the nasty people. So look in vain for a sympathetic character to identify with. And the real house, yep someone did some homework, was right in the middle of town, no boat or plane required. So a Halloween movie, perhaps, but nonetheless a good alternative to watching repeats on TV while broken bones heal, forced on you while waiting for the next installment of Loki.
One Man Up
(2001)
Toni Servillo
7 October 2023
Every film Toni Servillo is in he is the character. Sometimes it is 20 min in or so before i realise it is him. This is acting at a level no one else i have seen, and i am old and watched untold movies from silents to now, achieves. Amazing. Just enjoy his films.
A directors debut, with this actor, a win before starting. Perhaps watch to get the messages re fame, infamy, and those leeches onto those with fame. Not be nice to everyone on the way up as you need them when you are on the way down. No matter how nice, no one wants to know you on the way down, failure is catchy? Worth watching for sure. No spoilers.
A directors debut, with this actor, a win before starting. Perhaps watch to get the messages re fame, infamy, and those leeches onto those with fame. Not be nice to everyone on the way up as you need them when you are on the way down. No matter how nice, no one wants to know you on the way down, failure is catchy? Worth watching for sure. No spoilers.
Journey to Italy
(1954)
It is good
29 July 2023
It is good. The people are real. The scenery is fantastic. The dubbing is good, though the dubbers are not listed. Worth a Saturday afernoon watch and if you do not go to Naples or Pompeii you are missing out. This is so reflective and timeless. Also recommend a visit to casa Leopardi on the slopes of Vesuvius to experience the fantastic views and fear of the volcano, which is due to erupt.
Why George was unhappy with his direction by the director is unknown. Why do we NOT have movies with such gentle atmosphere. Scorsese. Also follow pompeii on Facebook to get current archaeology information.
Why George was unhappy with his direction by the director is unknown. Why do we NOT have movies with such gentle atmosphere. Scorsese. Also follow pompeii on Facebook to get current archaeology information.
Plot hole..
23 January 2023
Warning: Spoilers
So the gran knows everything, but doesn't tell it to her sister, or grandson? If what she "knows" is true, a transcript of the fathers trial is an independent report they can all look at. But, gran rolls her eyes and says trust me.
So I anticipate at some stage an intelligent son would read the trial notes. Except when a script writer chooses to withhold information that would end this story thread in the series quickly. So, explains the other concurrent story of another murder and "did the husband do it" as we expect Gran to jump to as a conclusion, based on her thing about beatten wives. Woah.
So I anticipate at some stage an intelligent son would read the trial notes. Except when a script writer chooses to withhold information that would end this story thread in the series quickly. So, explains the other concurrent story of another murder and "did the husband do it" as we expect Gran to jump to as a conclusion, based on her thing about beatten wives. Woah.
Amsterdam
(2022)
Good for ordinary people, shames the elite right wing fascists
19 December 2022
The movie has an important message. It had to have all the side show antics, AND the pre WW2 setting otherwise no one would have allowed it to be made. Great actors. Good message, very relevant to today, to many many countries. Good story.
Down with Fascism everywhere, even North American fascism. Down with dictators who stir up the violent army trained mobs, in any country. So many great stars in this film took scale pay. Could have had more editing. A lot more editing. Reminds me of the important American plays of the early 20th century that stuck up for workers and called. Glad it got made.
Down with Fascism everywhere, even North American fascism. Down with dictators who stir up the violent army trained mobs, in any country. So many great stars in this film took scale pay. Could have had more editing. A lot more editing. Reminds me of the important American plays of the early 20th century that stuck up for workers and called. Glad it got made.
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