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9/10
Horror movie of a different sort
9 October 2022
This is why I used to go to theaters - to watch thought provoking entertaining movies. While there may be little to no blood - this movie is brutal. No stone is left unturned as you move through society's expectations of class, money and sexual politics. This is not light breezy fun and is sure to turn your stomach just watching it at times. This is a return to an original script not based on some comic book or sequel of some long drawn out franchise. I mean you could watch another DC/Marvel movie but is there a point to that anymore? This is in my humble opinion the best movie of 2022 (so far).
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10/10
Iconic
20 March 2022
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Annie takes on so many roles in this video an homage to American tropes. We see her as Vanna White, Nancy Reagan, Tammy Faye Bakker and even Minnie Mouse. Dave's performances equally strong as her partner throughout.
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Archive 81 (2022)
8/10
Lets hope subsequent seasons can sustain momentum
18 January 2022
All in all a decent first season.

It seemed to have a pretty good pace, decent acting, and did not get too silly. The ending held up.

My only concern is how this project gets to a second season without making a mockery of itself. The subject matter could start to feel hokey the more they use it. We'll see what happens.
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5/10
Great acting and composition but the ending...
5 December 2021
Without giving too much away it felt like the story was a tragic misfire. By the end it felt like I needed a shower. I seriously felt like I was watching something that perpetuates gay shaming in 2021. We can do much better than this.
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The Vanished (2020)
6/10
When Karen goes camping
22 January 2021
That should be the title of this movie. I wish I could tell you more - I think with a couple more script rewrites this movie could have been epic, but still it entertained me for 2 hours or so. And really who wouldn't want to camp with Karen? What's the worst that could happen?
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Trial by Media (2020– )
9/10
A little uneven but solid series
16 May 2020
I wasn't thinking this would be as compelling as it was. Some of the stories are fascinating not so much a media critique as just a perspective on society's reaction to crime. There are some episodes that are better than others 41 Shots and Dan's Bar are both heartbreaking. Keep watching as some episodes are good but not great.
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Missing 411 (2016)
8/10
I know what happened
11 May 2020
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It's very sad that the children featured in this doc disappeared without a trace. But that's what will predators do they sneak up on their prey and silently kill them. The predators happen to be wildcats, wolves and even eagles.. The fact that 1600 people went missing in the forests means that, with few exceptions, they were taken by wild animals. Sad for the parents who have to live on.

That said I found the doc to be interesting.
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8/10
Tragedy is just a string of wrong choices.
4 April 2020
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What I found interesting is how events flipped the script in life and defense attorneys ultimately became the prosecutors.

Other reviews will tell you it was an injustice to let convicted drug dealers go free. But if the AGs had gone by the book the first go around and the labs had quality and safety controls none of this mess would have happened.
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10/10
Timing is extraordinary
25 January 2020
This docuseries has been released the same week the Wuhan virus has become pronounced in China. Time will tell if this becomes a true threat.

The focus of the series is really the front line workers in the field of investigating, researching, and treatment of deadly pathogens. What strikes me is the commitment and strength shown by those involved around the world. We are under threat in a race against time and education is the key. Vaccinate yourself and your family and treat everyone around you with respect.

Also I've read a lot of the other posted reviews. Watch for yourself and don't give in to other's sense of disgust of all things scientific.
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1917 (2019)
9/10
9.5 - 1917 best of 2019
5 January 2020
This might be the best movie I've seen this year. Definitely need to see this on the big screen. Overall it's a very sad pointless brave thing war is.
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Messiah (2020)
9/10
A solid first season
4 January 2020
You will need to put aside any preconceived notions and just watch. The story moves through the first season with hardly any wobbles. It stays on a direct path which I found refreshing. I'm done with season 1. Season 2 will be a long wait and hopefully it will be just as good.
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Reprisal (2019)
8/10
The first season kept me watching
30 December 2019
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There's something about this show I find intriguing. I think there may be more to this at a later season but there are hints at an alternate reality at play. There is mention of Archipelago wars and global emergency on the TV. The only slight criticism of this show is the ridiculously high body count it's not that it's violent as much as it defies logic. How many guys are in these gangs? Every episode they lose 12 or so guys. So over 10 episodes that's about 120 gang members but they have new ones every episode to kill off. So if you can suspend some critical thinking this show will keep you entertained.
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Bombshell (I) (2019)
10/10
Solid performances
22 December 2019
This was actually better than I thought it would be. While there were some political points made they were very muted. We all know what Fox News Is and you can agree with it or not. What this movie was really about was a culture in business that could be happening anywhere from New York to Detroit to Hollywood. Kidman Theron and Robbie all delivered and west from the inside what it may have been like.
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8/10
Very good doc that asks the right questions
2 December 2019
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I don't believe the audience is lead to believe one way or another as to what they should or should not think. In the end we surmise this man may have participated in death camps but then again it was never technically proven. Was he Ivan the Terrible? Probably not - but there were many who needed for it to be true. So the questions of who is responsible, what do we need to be true, and when or can we ever walk away are left without answer.
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8/10
It's a very good almost great documentary
22 November 2019
There are many things covered in 10 episodes and the subject matter moves quickly. There is an emphasis on the background events leading up to the major events which puts a lot of what is happening in context. Given that there are only 10 episodes whole sections of WWII are left out. Nothing on Italy, North Africa, Philippines, even Auschwitz is not really covered. Perhaps there will be a follow up series as there is so much more to be covered. That said it was very interesting to watch. Also spoiler -- Hitler died.
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The Kitchen (2019)
9/10
I went in with low expectations
12 August 2019
I almost didn't go because of the reviews - but maybe I liked it better because of it? It's not Goodfellas good - but is does the job. The acting is solid and the plot moves along alright. It almost makes you yearn for the days when the thugs would chase away the riff raff. Ahh the 70's...
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