carolinecennis Reviews

Depp V Heard (2023)

why do we care about "influencer" opinions?

[1/10 · 5 September 2023]

The fact that this "documentary" superimposes the internet peanut gallery over testimony and trial footage was shocking to me. What the heck do i care what some chronically online attention-seeking nobody thinks about either one of these two people? How is it relevant? The fact that the judge even allowed the trial to be recorded is wild to me. What's next, a full trial by social media? Netflix is simply continuing the weird faux-legitimacy of this complete legal farce and to be honest its tasteless and completely offputting. I personally was curious about the facts and tried to ignore all the online discourse and here I am seeing it anyway...

Nefarious (2023)

Top notch dialogue and acting

[10/10 · 25 June 2023]

This movie really only has about 3 sets. Almost all of it is in one room. However, I was completely riveted by Sean Patrick Flannery and the way he delivered his lines. The dialogue between James and Edward was completely believable. I found myself wishing I could ask ol Nefarious a couple questions. I also thought there was a lot of stylish camera work when certain aspects of Edward came to light. As far as being overly preachy-- it evoked a more CS Lewis/philosophical tone to me. Really asks the viewer to examine guilt/motives/punishment even beyond "demonic possession". Could not recommend this one more.

Nightmare Cinema (2018)

Decent but derivative

[5/10 · 6 February 2022]

My favorite was the second one -- ive always found plastic surgery to be a fascinating concept esp when it comes to horror movies, but it basically plagiarized a CLASSIC twilight zone episode. IYKYK.

There's Someone Inside Your House (2021)

Beyond unoriginal

[2/10 · 29 October 2021]

I liked this movie better when it was called Scream and had wit and style. This is basically a complete carbon copy. Did they even try to deviate from that movie's plot???

The Hype (2021–2022)

Ugly clothes overly subjective judging

[2/10 · 13 September 2021]

I fully understand this style isn't for everyone but everything looked so bizarre and sloppy. Grownups chanting words like "so fire". Weird Hobby Lobby aphorisms on velour and corduroy. What in the world did i just watch.

Broil (2020)

Interesting premise bad execution

[3/10 · 1 August 2021]

Very choppy, confusing editing, poor sound engineering and some bad acting ... if this had come out of the rough draft stage and gotten some polish who knows... but as it was it was not a great film.

Special (2019–2021)

Disabled people can be jerks too

[7/10 · 2 June 2021]

Title aside i really liked this series-- love the entire cast, love the writing, love the unflinching look at ALL facets of romance from LGBTQ to later in life etc. One thing that irked me was the terrible whiny baby attitude of the main character even though I understand that that's the whole point, just like with Lena Dunham in Girls. But just like with Dunham i dont have to LIKE the main character at all or even a little to appreciate the smart setup around them.

Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel (2021)

The hotel was the real star of this

[2/10 · 13 February 2021]

Who would have thought the hotel itself would outshine the very bizarre story of this poor girl and her mysterious demise? The fault lies with the disjointed storytelling and the reliance on investigative efforts of attention seeking nobodies. I'd rather see a fleshed out documentary about this very American-Horror-Story-Esque hotel and zero input from anyone famous from Youtube.

Room 2806: The Accusation (2020)

Interesting examination

[10/10 · 9 December 2020]

I had never heard of DSK but in actual fact he's all we hear about anymore... another garden variety privileged sexual sociopath not held accountable for a single thing. This was a nice, measured look at the world around him, his victims, his investigators and the aftermath. Depressing but interesting.

Devs: Episode #1.6 (2020) Season 1, Episode 6

The most anesthetized line readings

[1/10 · 2 September 2020]

Did they give everyone Thorazine at the start of filming? The content may be interesting but who would ever know?

The Blackwell Ghost 3 (2019)

Surprisingly really good

[9/10 · 13 January 2020]

Watched this on a whim while home alone, nursing a hurt back. I was actually blown away by how freaked out this movie got me-- I have a pretty vivid imagination and scary houses are my weak spot. All that being said, if you don't like movies like Blair Witch, paranormal activity, etc you will not like this. No blood, no slashers, just a dude in a house with a good creepy backstory and shenanigans ensue.

Glow Up: Britain's Next Make-Up Star (2019– )

Make up for blind people

[2/10 · 11 December 2019]

Avant-garde is one thing. Most of these challenge looks are quite another.

Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator (2019)

Predator in Yogi clothing

[10/10 · 21 November 2019]

To anyone claiming this is one-sided: they can't edit in what you didn't say. Bikram's own interactions with the prosecutor told the story. This man felt he was above everyone and women most of all. His contempt and narcissism is palpable when you see his responses. That said- those attending his classes all silently (some vocally) condoned this abhorrent behavior. You can see how some become natural born cult leaders as there are sheep aplenty.

The Axiom (2018)

Jeez the acting

[2/10 · 18 June 2019]

Cringe! I've been to better grade school plays. Did they even try with this?

Selling Sunset (2019– )

Poor man's Million Dollar Listing LA

[1/10 · 22 March 2019]

Not that MDL LA is GREAT programming but this is a very poor copy. Lacking all the fun and style of that show. These people are all awful.

Slobbys World (2017– )

Cool clothes for blind people

[3/10 · 4 February 2019]

Woof the weird obsession with mismatching labels from the 90s (Polo? For real?). Probably my own ignorance but I've never heard of MCM and Louie ain't my jam. That said, there's no more content past that. Well... and gold grills on a white dude.

Russian Doll (2019–2022)

Smart and heartbreaking

[10/10 · 2 February 2019]

Really a smart show with a whole cast off interesting and fun characters. I loved the scenes with Nadia's friends at the party and of course have a huge lady crush on Natasha anyway. Give it a few episodes you won't be sorry.

Bad Times at the El Royale (2018)

A lost Tarantino flick

[9/10 · 22 October 2018]

This is what Tarantino meant to make when he did Hateful 8.

The World's Most Extraordinary Homes (2017–2018)

All modern all yapping

[4/10 · 21 March 2018]

Circle jerk modernist orgy. sad because even though I like a little of the glass and concrete style, a little goes a long way. The sterile interiors also left a lot to be desired. The less said about the blathering shrieky hosts' dialogue the better... Had to keep the volume wayyyy down.