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The Spy (2019)
7/10
Worth a watch.
8 September 2019
Is this "Narcos", which is a least a 9 out of 10? No. But it's far from a 1 rating too. It's a solid 7, or perhaps 8 for the excellent sets, period clothing, acting, and more.

Cohen, I'm talking about the actor, not the spy, did a very good job. Reminds me of Robin Williams and other comic actors when they have done a good job playing a dramatic roll, especially a "bad guy"

The mini-series as well paced, and doesn't get overly caught up in side stories. Definitely bingeable.

Oh boy, looking forward to the 1 star review crowd's "unbiased" commentary when Netflix releases a mini-series on Israel's bombing of the Syrian nuclear reactor in 2007, designed by the North Koreans.

Ah, would also like to see a Netlfix mini-series about Israel's 1981 bombing of Iraq's nuclear reactor, and subsequent reviews from "entertainment experts".
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8/10
Must Watch for Parents. 100% Credible Outline of a Child Molester
5 March 2019
Very hard to watch. This is not entertainment, it's life preparation.

Meticulously and carefully constructed, with interviews of entire families.

The auto 1 star reviews are from uber fans, and Black conspiracy theorists, who believe any and every critism of a Black person with a degree of achievement is due to "systematic racism"

Buckle up and watch if you have family under age 20, this documentary might save a loved one from abuse.
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8/10
Mostly Correct
25 December 2016
Disclaimer: I'm a former hedge fund guy.

Did I see the crash coming? Yes, but barely.

My fund, and a fund I represented, had mucho skin in game tied to domestic interest rates and LIBOR. So, I wanted...willed...all to be fine.

Didn't work.

1/6 of all hedge funds crashed, and didn't cost the tax payers a penny. Like a noncompetitive mom&pop restaurant, they were correctly left to fail.

Core of crash was three-pronged:

1: Federal Reserve: They've created boom/busts for 100 years. How? Just as Soviets couldn't centrally plan the price of a pencil, wheat, or gold, no one on earth can correctly centrally plan the price of money.

2: Federal Government: Goes back to the Community Reinvestment Act, forcing banks to lend to people, regardless of credit rating. Hey, I want ALL people to be rich. But, selectively punishing banks for not lending "enough" to certain racial groups is evil, anti-market, and proved to be, destructive. Banks love to lend...love it, and care not of one's race, gender, or sexual orientation. They absolutely do care if one can pay back a loan.

Think I cared the race of my clients investing $5 million, $1 million, or even in my entry level fund, $250K?

3: Wall Street(creation of CDOs etc), rating agencies (rated garbage as "A"), and Fannie and Freddie (bought garbage mortgages,and therefore, encouraged them) played huge role in this mess too. But, without items 1 and 2, 3 would have been impossible.
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3/10
Garbage
20 July 2016
Just as the original "Arthur" is superior to the remark, this version of "Ghostbusters" falls flat.

Plus, it'such obvious Leftist propaganda.

Haven't seen this much Leftist in-your-face "messaging" since the "noble savages" beat the "evil imperialists" in Avatar. Loved the movie by the way.

Avatar and movies like it are fine, as long as one identifies the obvious messaging.

It's very, very dangerous when people don't understand the attempts at manipulation of one's views. .
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The Larry Sanders Show (1992–1998)
10/10
Brilliant Writing, Casting, and Acting
6 September 2014
There's no laugh track to spoil this genius.

The show flows, and it's over before you know it.

The main characters, Larry, Artie, and Hank, really pull you in with a wide mix of character flaws and weaknesses that are cliché Hollywood.

That said, if you enjoy the mindless schlock that passes for sitcom....character put in situation...satiation happens...laugh, you won't enjoy this show. It's got a mix of obvious and subtle humor.

Added bonus, a real who's who of famous guest stars, most of whom are fantastic on the show playing themselves.

Find it. Rent, buy or download it. Do what every is needed, this is must watch TV.
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Rear Window (1954)
6/10
Overrated
15 May 2013
Warning: Spoilers
Dated, slow, plastic, and predictable.

Perhaps my expectations were too high, having read reviews over the years.

That said,it is what it is, and does not stand up against the test of time. A great counter: "12 Angry Men" stands up. Sure, it has some cliché characters/lines..but the story brilliantly unfolds.

Not a true spoiler, but perhaps characters can thought of as such. The angry couple, dumpy neighbor, dancer, lonely heart, etc. ZZZZ. Reads like a sophomore play, and screens as the same.

Shots of each character, as James Stewart see them across the court yard through his rear window. Continues throughout the movie with scenes of the characters lives and daily goings on.

However, never builds to the point of leading to viewer to care.

Save 2 hours of your life, and watch a true classic. You'll be grateful to have missed this one.
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