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Fired Up! (2009)

EXTREMELY Fired Up! Fills in for American Pie nicely

[10/10 · 10 May 2024]

This movie was GREAT fun. As a guy who LOVES Women this was a dream come true and its great that the Male Co-stars are so much about getting with Girls and THAT'S It.

The premise is very funny in how its developed and its certainly funny all of the different happenings that occur at Cheer Camp. Everything flows nicely (Like all good films do) and the different funny moments makes sense considering that everyone is like early College age.

I had a bunch of laughs. A BUNCH Of Woop Woops going on and I have to HIGLY Recommend this to fans of American Pie and Road Trip.

A No-Brainer Winner and one that will get you ALL FIRED UP!

Fallout (2024– )

Portrays the World of Fallout PERFECTLY

[10/10 · 11 April 2024]

I am only currently at Episode 4 but I have to say that the wait was worth it. This PERFECTLY depicts the World of Fallout in all of horrible realism and grittiness.

The events that i have seen so far, while graphic, is what I have always imagined would happen in a Post-Nuclear apocalypse in the U. S. ...

Desperation, Depravity, spiced up with the world within the Vault-Tec Vault and the experiences of someone coming from that pristine environment to the endless horrors and hopelessness of the wastelands straight out of Fallout 1, 2, 3, New Vegas and Fallout 4.

I purchased 3 Months of Amazon Prime Ad-Free just for "Fallout" and I have to say, it was money WELL Spent.

Starship Troopers (1997)

Just Push Play. Science Fiction at its Best!

[10/10 · 17 February 2024]

Based on the Immortal novel by Robert E. Heinlein, Starship Troopers beautifully brings this novel to life with all of the realism of a Society ruled by Veterans of the ongoing war against an alien species.

I love how it depicts the freedom that all Youth enjoy, that sense that you can do anything but with a grounding that things are just at a lull.

You have beautiful Co-star in Denise Richards and Dina Meyer who add that intrigue of romance that is found in every great War Movie.

What I most love about Starship Troopers is that sense of Wonder that comes from Spaceflight and the possibilities of travel to new places and how Mankind, Lord willing, will face them

10/10 Movies gives me chills everytime I watch and something to Cheer about!

Silo (2023– )

Kinda Sortof The Book but a Cop Show

[4/10 · 2 February 2024]

There are a LOT of elements in this Version of "Silo" that are not found in the Book Series and I believe take away from the Dystopian Feeling of the Silo Book Series.

There is TOO Much emphasis on Cop Show trope and jargon. The emphasis on the Judicial (Which plays a Very Small role in the books) are particularly troublesome because this more like "Law and Order" instead of "Fallout"

Particularly all of "F-Bombs" in this show are quite annoying and hardly of note in the books.

I seem to be experiencing this a lot in this Books to TV Shows where the Showrunners believe they are better writers or better at writing the plot than the ORIGINAL Writer and thus I only rate Silo

4/10.

Blade Runner: Black Lotus (2021–2022)

Beautifully Captured the Cyberpunk of Blade Runner

[9/10 · 19 January 2024]

I completed watching all 13 Episodes and I have to say from the Opening Song "Feel You Now" it beautifully the feeling and despair of life for an Android "Replicant" in a Cyberpunk World.

In the introduction and presentation of "Elle" the Protagonist it reminds me a lot of Detroit Becomin Human in which you gain an infinity for Androids as oppose when you root for the Blade Runner in the Blade Runner Movies.

Even though I only found One Episode in English language I didn't find it too distracting to listen to Japanese Language Version and read along with the English Subtitles.

I VERY Much Recommend this for Blade Runner and Cyberpunk fans in general.

Game of Thrones: The Laws of Gods and Men (2014) Season 4, Episode 6

Just INCREDIBLE!

[10/10 · 24 December 2023]

Just had the pleasure of re-watching this episode 6 "The Laws of Gods and Men" and talk about Emmy-Award winning!

The way that whole drama is orchestrated behind the scenes by Lord Tywin lannister and his conniving daughter Queen Cersei is just incredible and the way that it all unfolds in the court trial is just Sad, Hillarious, Shocking and Wonderful at the Same time.

You can see all of the twists and turns of intrigues that have climaxed to one of the BEST Episodes of Game of Thrones bar none. Season Four as a Whole is the BEST Season of all Eight and I highly recommend watching the other episodes in it that surround this MASTERPIECE Episode!

Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire (2023)

Movie lacks depth and Story is Rushed

[4/10 · 23 December 2023]

Just been watching this highly anticipated Rebel Moon and right from the beginning something was off. It reminds me of Star Wars episode 4 "A New Hope" but there is no character development what so ever nor any of the EPICNESS of George Lucas' "Star Wars" The bad guys are like obvious Nazis that can't seem to shoot straight and the heroine is unhittable for some reason. Moreover you have no idea if this is a Sci-Fi Space Opera or something like Avatar because of the constant switching back and forth of movie genres.

The story seems VERY Rushed and there is no obvious build up to scenes, there is not provided understanding of the type of Universe this is and who the enemy that this Homeworld is fighting.

It reminds me also of Dune but there is no presentation of what these Religous looking people in the masks are about, why they are traveling with the Dreadnought or how do they fit into the whole context of the story.

Very disjointed and disappointing film from Zack Snyder and his writing team that I expect better from.

House of the Dragon: The Heirs of the Dragon (2022) Season 1, Episode 1

A Dressed Up "Soap Opera"

[4/10 · 8 December 2023]

The whole feel of this episode and frankly this series is one of bloody Soap Opera. Aparently HBO decided to make this for the Girlies instead of Real Men who are interested in the Conflict and Military and logistical aspects of the Rulership of the Dragons.

Personally I am getting sick of the bent of Western shows to Female dominated and for the most part: 1. Weak Men 2. Portrayal of Men as Violent and "Bad". This is just another example of this trend and is also illustrated in "Supposed" Wheel of Time series on Amazon (Which is a Joke in an of itself)

I am going to try to thruge through a couple more episodes but I suspect a continuing down-hill trend.

Being an African-American myself, seeing Steve Toussaint portray as Lord Corlys Velaryon is ridiculous and African-American as Targaryeons Children in "Grey Wigs" just more absurdity. I was stunned when I saw that knowing the history of westeros and just cemented my opinion of this show as being ridiculous!

The Wheel of Time: A Taste of Solitude (2023) Season 2, Episode 1

The Inevitable Jumbled Episode 1 of The Wheel of Time

[2/10 · 2 September 2023]

This is just a continuation of the Confused and Mostly Bad Season 1 of "Not" The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan but Rafe Judkins "Adulteration" of The Wheel of Time.

I will present this review without Spoilers and I will point how the whole series has been broken because of The Ill-Considered decisions of the Show Runners and Amazon Prime starting with Season 1

1. Divergence from Robert Jordan's Characterization of Nynaeve, Mat Cathun, Perrin.

Somehow Nynaeve is now a Super-Swordswoman (Not in the Books). Mat is not a Happy Go Lucky Gambler but some sort of Depressed degenerate and Perrin instead of being a Thoughtful, Patient, Gentle Soul is this Man out for Revenge.

With the presentation of just these divergences from Season 1 the Story has broken from the Coherent and Well-thought presentation by Robert Jordan to Angsty, Overly Dark Tale of ridiculous extremes.

Can't and won't watch anymore of this Season or any other because it will continue to go down hill to the inevitable crash at the bottom. Back to listening to more of the TRUE Wheel of Time books by Robert Jordan.

H.O.T.S. (1979)

Excellent and Light Hearted College Sex Comedy

[9/10 · 19 July 2023]

This movie has a LOT of very funny moments and has decent acting in it considering it came from the late 1970's (So it does look a little dated but not so much)

There is a LOT of Hot T & Ass in this film and the way the competiton between the girls and what is going on with the film is well dome.

The Film has a light-hearted feeling to it and you won't find any really serious going's on that will distract from the enjoyment of it nor bringing down its mood

I have to say that I thoroughly enjoy my time with H. O. T. S. and gave it a 9/10 for creativity, funny moments and VERY Hot girls.

The End!

Milf (2010 Video)

OUTRAGEOUSLY FUNNY College Sex Comedy

[10/10 · 17 July 2023]

I have to say that I enjoyed the missteps and just plain silly sexepades (or attempts) by these Nerds.

Its funny the situtations they get into because generally in College if you play it cool you are going to get laid pretty much. (Not all the time but enough)

But the ways in which these guys blow it due to their ineptitude gives the movie the right tension and you look forward to how they are are going to overcome their inexperience and makes some decent moves on some girls.

The preconceived ideas that they have about hooking up with "MILFS" also adds some interesting spice to the film and once again The Assylum delivers a Winner!

Star Trek: Enterprise: Dear Doctor (2002) Season 1, Episode 13

A Bad Espousement of Evolution over Compassion

[4/10 · 24 April 2023]

Just got down watching this episode and after it to the end have to bitterly say that this was nothing but a poor excuse to spout of some nonsence that Darwininsm and Selective Evolution should be win out Over Love and Compassion.

Very disappointing to see that even in this supposed "Enlightened" Society that is portrayed in Star Trek in the 22nd Century that some Doctor would want to push this as a reason withhold treatment.

This episode also talks about the precursor to the "Prime Directive" something that would not even be a consideration in relationship to the this treatment nor has ever been a limiting factor in any Star Trek episode as it relates to Medical Treatment.

Rubbish Nonsense! 4/10.

Star Trek: Enterprise: Silent Enemy (2002) Season 1, Episode 12

Thoroughly Enjoyed the Mystery

[10/10 · 24 April 2023]

Just watched Silent Enemy for the first time (Tha I can recall) I watched Star Trek Enterprise when it was first released but of course didn't have the opportunity to review.

This was another very well done, sensible challenging episode for the Crew of the Enterprise which forced them to utilize their ability to overcome adversity with using the tools they had on hand.

There was much less Vulcan hating and a realization of the true perils of deep space exploration which I really appreciate because the fact is... Space travel is Dangerous and making assumptions about it can lead only to disaster.

10/10.

Star Trek: Picard: No Win Scenario (2023) Season 3, Episode 4

Thank Goodness for another Jonathan Frankes Episode

[9/10 · 22 April 2023]

Now I know why these last 3 episodes have been 8is/10 and its because of the control of Jonathan Frankes bringing back some of that "Next Generation" magic.

I did feel like there was too much stand around and talking in what should have been an INCREDIBLY Tense situation. Also, some of the events that occured in this situation should have been much more Lethal and that feel was a short-coming with the writing. Either "Be Bold" or don't default to "Waving Away" consequences and keep the outcome within the realm of possibilities.

I was getting ready to drop the series after the Horrendous Season 2 but I am starting to enjoy Season 3.

Star Trek: Discovery (2017–2024)

NOT Star Trek.. Just Plain Awful!

[1/10 · 22 April 2023]

This was one of the most BOTCHED and Ridiculous Portrayal's of Star Fleet and Star Trek EVER. When I watched "Ok A new Star Trek Show" but after seeing the way that Star Fleet is portrayed and the Ridiculous lack of Military bearing and Science I could barely stomach it.

The "Captain" is a Joke and has no business being in the Center Chair. Her First Officer is LEAGUES More Qualify to be Captain than she is.

The ridiculous and blatant Girl Power agenda just real annoys me and again its like everything is slipshod with their scripts, writing, plots and Science.

Couldn't watch it past Episode 4 because it was just appaling!

1/10.

Star Trek: Picard: Seventeen Seconds (2023) Season 3, Episode 3

First Episode since Season 1 to Feel like Star Trek

[9/10 · 22 April 2023]

I have just started watching the three Season of Star Trek Picard and with the exception of Season's One Episodes I have bitterly disappointed with Bad Writing, Directing of this Star Trek series.

This was from the same team that assume gave us Trekkies that Joke show "Star Trek Discovery"

On to my review of this episode. This had quite coherent writing and storylines that made sense. My only disappointment is with Patrick Stewart, who is just too old for this series. His delivery and carriage suffers greatly because of his age and just is not a good look for such a Great Actor and his legacy.

I did enjoy the episode inspite of the above and gave it a 9/10.

Independence Day: Resurgence (2016)

It was a good movie

[8/10 · 20 April 2023]

I just sat down and watch Independence Day Resurgence, which of course is the Sequel to one of my FAVORITE Movies of All-Time, Independence Day.

It had some really good moments but I do feel that the Producers tried to reproduce too much of the "Independence Day" magic and not Resurgence stand on its own.

I thought the Special Effects were spot on and I like the overall presentation of this sequels plot. What i would have liked to see and what I believe would have been the real key to making this film a Blockbuster Success is if they went into more detail on how the Earth had changed in the 20 years after the events of Independence Day and little less "Showy"

I enjoyed it though and thought it was a Good Film

8/10.

The Ark: Everybody Wins (2023) Season 1, Episode 12

A lot of twists and turns

[9/10 · 20 April 2023]

Just watch the Finale to Season 1 of The Ark and was very impressed by the twists and turns that plot took in such a short 45 minute window.

Certainly the dramatic moments in the episode were quite good and I like how it did keep me guessing about what would happen.

I do want to say that there is a very short Aranophobia moment. Continuing on with my review, the acting has improved overall in the series and with The Ark coming back for season 2 I can't WAIT to see what is going to happen next. The drama and outcomes should be interesting and with the arrival at Alpha Proxima its going to make for some interesting T. V.

Well Done to Dean Devlin, Jonathan Glassner and the entire production Team for The Ark for a great Season 1 on SyFy!

The Ark: The Last Thing You Ever Do (2023) Season 1, Episode 11

More Intrigue and Season Two Renewal Announced!

[8/10 · 13 April 2023]

Got a bit of closure and further intrigue in this weeks episode of the Ark and I got a bit tense there with some of things that happened.

Watching some of the different plot points come together and getting an even more in-depth look at Ark 15 and the goings on there was nice. Also, we got see some of the madness of some of the protagnosist (Good Stuff...lol)

Moreover wih some of the difficulties that some of the crew is facing it makes me wonder how some things are going to turn out.

Looking forward to watching the Finale and CONGRATULATIONS to The Ark for the Announced Season Two Renewal on SyFy!

The Ark: Hoping for Forever (2023) Season 1, Episode 10

Some Nice Twists with a Personal Touch!

[10/10 · 6 April 2023]

Some very interesting things happened in this week's episode of the Ark and I HOPE that you have watched it because if not, you miss some EXCITING Action and interesting plot turns.

I have been watiting for this week's episode after being left with some what a cliff-hanger (On Purpose no doubt) by the Writers, Producers, and Directors of the Ark.

I am very please how it brought me further into the drama with the characters and being able to relate to them in an even MORE personal way, which is the hallmark of Sci-Fi as well as the creative Use of Next-Gen Technology.

Looking forward to next week which I will be eagerly watching next Wednesday to find out what happens next on THE ARK!

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023)

Amazing Fun Dungeons and Dragons Film!

[8/10 · 4 April 2023]

I have to say that the magic is BACK in D&D movies with this latest entry Dungeons and Dragons Honor among thieves.

I definitely cheered and felt happy as I watched as any film should be and have. I love all of the amazing special effects, the story that encompasses EVERYTHING D&D being a long-time Dungeon Master, Player and D&D video gamer myself.

The tension in the film was something that you definitely look for in a Good Fantasy Film and the story was something that kept me interested and looking forward to the next.

I wateched in IMAX here in Arizona and have to say that action REALLY came to life in that format.

Can't Recommend Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Enough!

10/10.

The Peripheral: The Creation of a Thousand Forests (2022) Season 1, Episode 8

Amazing End to an AMAZING First Season!

[10/10 · 30 March 2023]

Just watched Episode 8 of The Peripheral and I am definitely intrigued by all of the plot twists. I am going to read the AMAZING Novel by William Gibson while I am waiting for Season 2 to be released

I love the fact that some major players are still in the game and how the ending definitely had me thinking. Also, I see that there are some additional twists after the credits roll. I am not going to spoil it but be SURE you watch past the credits.

Moreover, I think it Magnificiently showed off all the benefits of the future and the usage of A. I. technology in Robotics as well, seamlessly!

Looking forward EAGERLY to Season 2 of The Peripheral!

The Peripheral: Pilot (2022) Season 1, Episode 1

DELICIOUS Sci-fi with a Slice of Cyberpunk!

[10/10 · 30 March 2023]

Just watched the Pilot Episode of The Peripheral and I absolutely LOVED IT!!! I love the fact that it has an element of Cyberpunk from the Master William Gibson and yet it features a very simple girl with a knack for gaming.

Reminds me a LOT of Watch Dogs Series and particularly Watch Dogs 3 and the various hacking elements and their interface with the real world and the impact that you can have on the real world.

I just read on The Peripheral Twitter Feed that they are coming back for a Season 2 which makes me REALLY Happy because I get to know how the story continues after I finish watching all of the other Season 1 Episodes!

YAY ME!

The Ark: Every Single Person Matters (2023) Season 1, Episode 8

I LOVE the New elements to the Drama

[10/10 · 30 March 2023]

I just watched episode 8 of The Ark and that Every Single Person Matters was one of the BEST episodes I have watched of The Ark. I liked how it had some AMAZING Science integrated into episodes dealing with the issue of arriving at Proxima B. I also like how it is integrating the characters in an organic and realistic fashion.

Again, I won't put any spoilers in this but it reminded a bit of the Star Trek episodes from the 1960's and that correct flow to the dialogue and action that made that show so GREAT.

I am looking forward to seeing what happens next because some very interesting new elements have been put into the mix by this episode and I look forward to seeing how they pan out.

The Ark: Two by Two (2023) Season 1, Episode 6

An interesting flowing episode

[8/10 · 30 March 2023]

I just watched episode 6 of The Ark with the crew facing several different crisis situations the main one being that The Ark is running low on fuel.

One thing I did notice in this episode is how much better the lighting and the crews uniforms look. I really appreciate that aesthitic touch to the show.

I find that I look forward to the journey and the different ways that the crew has to overcome obstacles and different problems.

I want to give this review without any spoilers so I am being very circumspect. Its interesting the writers are doing a little less of forcing the plot and interaction and that they are making a an effort to allow crew interactions to occur naturally. I am looking forward to the next episode.