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A Murder at the End of the World (2023)
Had promise. Failed to deliver.
Such a great cast. An a wonderful setting, in Iceland. But good God, Darby is an irritating character, and they spend much too much time dwelling on her mournful eyes as she works her way up to her next dumb move, and not enough time on the plot.
The entire series is devoted to plumbing the depths of Darby's character as she tries to stay ahead of the killer. Only problem is, she has no depths. Just those mournful eyes and a frail body.
It's a shame to see such a great cast so underused.
This series is a draft, and needed a lot more editing. The acting can't overcome the bad writing.
Watch it for the scenery, the lush production values. It's enough to make me want to go to Iceland. But don't watch it for the plot or the characters.
Mass (2021)
A bioluminescent jellyfish
When I look up the writer of a piece to see what else they've written, as well as the director and the the actors I recognize but don't remember their names, and then wind up on IMDB reading the comments and writing a review of my own, well, that's a sign that I've seen something remarkable. Noteworthy.
In an ocean of increasingly dull and repetitive entertainment product being pushed out by more streaming services than I could possibly name here, this small, intimate drama stands out like a bioluminescent jellyfish. Couldn't believe that this was Fran Kranz's debut as a writer/director. Skillfully and concisely written, powerfully acted by a stellar ensemble, this is one of the best things I've seen in quite a little while.
Dietland (2018)
Loved, loved, loved
Brutal, hilarious, dark. Full of angry smart women enacting unapologetic revenge on vile and stupid men. Of course a lot of people couldn't handle it. I loved it.
Marjorie Prime (2017)
If you want big emotions, watch "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills"
Thoughtful, slow-paced, and sadly lacking any scenes with characters having meltdowns, plotting murder, selling drugs, or having sex on a kitchen counter, this movie will not appeal to most viewers.
I agree with the reviewer who said: don't try to watch this if you're not in the mood for something slow that requires you to pay attention. You can't text or play games on your iphone without missing crucial details. This isn't the Spiderman franchise.
This is a thoughtful movie that will reward thoughtful viewers, posing evocative questions about mortality, memory, love, and what it is to be human. An excellent cast, and thank God they didn't try to "open it up" in the transition from stage to film.
Halston (2021)
Ewan McGregor's accent is far from "clumsy", as one reviewer described it
I grew up in NYC in the 70s and 80s and I remember Halston and Studio 54 well. While it's far from perfect, "Halston" captures the zietgeist vividly. I was riveted. And, to the reviewer who thought McGregor's accent was "clumsy": I can only assume you are either a) unfamiliar with what is known as the "mid-Atlantic" accent (think Katherine Hepburn) or b) unfamiliar with Halston. A casual perusal of Youtube will reveal the truth: McGregor captured Haltson unbelievably well, including and especially his accent.
Zoo (2015)
Promising...
The plot holes are so big it's a wonder the entire cast didn't fall into them. While I enjoyed "Zoo" for its enthusiastic, slick presentation and pacing, I cannot recommend it. And yet. And yet... the cast and the professional editing kept me interested enough to stick with it, groaning all the way and waiting for the next silly whopper of a plot development. Definitely good for some laughs.
The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman (2006)
Great show, quirky and interesting
Too bad it didn't get more time to develop. One of those shows I so wish more people, esp women, knew about. Original and savvy and dark and hilarious. What more do you want?