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I See You (2019)
Why is this movie slept on?
Not sure how I stumbled upon this film but I'm glad I did. My thoughts on it are not yet well-developed, but I felt compelled to write this review immediately. "I See You" is beautifully-shot. The shot of townspeople with flashlights walking in a line out of the woods searching for the missing boy was super creepy. Another spooky shot was of the red car lights illuminating the characters digging a grave in the woods.
The premise is something I've never seen before in horror. It has almost created a new horror sub-genre. You could call it "home invasion", but it's not quite that. I can see a lot of filmmakers getting inspiration for future horror films from this one.
"I See You" had me on edge the whole time. It was genuinely scary and thrilling. My recommendation is to go in blind without watching the trailer and take it all in. If you think you know what's going to happen, you don't. There are twists on twists on twists.
And how about that ending?
"You don't understand...when I was a boy..."
"I don't give a f-."
This is a movie I want to re-watch just to make sense of it, and show to all my friends.
The Big Short (2015)
Niche and boring
My boyfriend is making me watch this and I'm writing this review on my phone instead of watching it. The all-star cast are not enough to grab my attention. The characters are well-acted but insufferable. Subject matter is so boring and the only people who would disagree are people really interested in economics. This movie is not for movie-lovers, it's for bankers and academics. I was barely in high school when this all happened IRL and I had no idea what was going on then. 15 years and this movie later, I understand it all no more than I did before. This subject seems more suited for a documentary format. Sorry. Still love u RyGos.
Under the Banner of Heaven (2022)
Beautifully shot and revealing history
I'm only three episodes in but I'm hooked. This show is beautifully shot, and the story is well-told with brilliant writing. I particularly find the history of the Mormon church woven throughout fascinating, and had not known much about Mormonism before watching this. I've been researching to fact-check and have been horrified to learn about the history of violence and extreme beliefs. Horrible crimes have been committed; on the other hand, I'm in awe of the goodness of humans. The show does a good job of depicting the nuances of people's motivations. The acting is also notable. Andrew Garfield is top-notch in his role as a well-meaning but conflicted man of God. He has the kindest eyes. The only annoying thing is that non-Americans tend to have terrible American accents and it can be distracting at times. The show is a slow burn, but if you don't mind that, I highly recommend watching it.
The Characters (2016)
Underrated comedians to watch out for!
If you're really into comedy, you'll recognize most of the people in the episodes and really enjoy it. If you don't recognize them, give it a chance! All the actors in this show are so funny and do a great job with all their characters and sketches. It's creative and hilarious. Bonus points for all of the side characters they bring in-loved seeing actors who had cameos in Broad City, Search Party, Inside Amy Schumer, and more. A lot of talent in one show!!!
Nine Perfect Strangers (2021)
Abusive therapist cures deeply troubled patients?
There are so many things wrong with this show. I was hoping that the end would show the people who attended the retreat were wrong to trust Masha and that they'd be (rightly) traumatized from their experiences. But somehow their lives became perfect, complete with fairytale endings. Not only did Masha cross boundaries with the retreat goers, but she also had zero qualifications to be doing any sort of therapy, as far as the viewer knows. I was waiting for a character to ask for her credentials and push for it, but it never happened. To me, Masha came off as extremely sketchy, untrustworthy, and cult leader-ish, even and especially up until the end. It was sad that all of the retreat goers stopped questioning her insane tactics after a while. In reality, I do not believe any of these people would be cured by the extreme "therapeutic" methods, but would instead need to be healed all over again from the experiences they just had. Masha was painted in a far too sympathetic light. While the acting was great and somewhat moving at times, overall this show is promoting harmful ideas. That ruined it for me.
Until the Light Takes Us (2008)
I wish the light would take you
Nothing I'll say here is much different than any of the other reviewers. The reviewers who claimed the director to be far too sympathetic to Varg and the rest of these men are correct. They are painted as some sort of tortured intellectuals, with all this anguish they needed to express. Both Varg and Fenriz admitted at different points in the film they were brought up in good environments, yet they still had a lot to complain about. They truly were searching for some sort of reason to be sad and angsty because their lives were so privileged, so they blamed everything on Christianity. These men want to be oppressed so badly, they needed a scapegoat. They needed an excuse for their violence.
The downplay of the violent details of their crimes, those affected by them, and the aftermath are disgusting to me, and unforgivable as a viewer. These men do not deserve the attention nor the notoriety they've gotten from this film. A good documentary is instructive and educational, and the director left out and downplayed a lot of historical facts. By strict definition then, this is not a good documentary.
Black Metal to me came off the same as every other violent, male-dominated music genre: self-conscious, embarrassing, annoying, and grating. Anyone who claims to like this music is being disingenuous. I had to mute the volume and use captions for all the parts with the music in the background, it's that terrible. They're not as deep as they think they are, making the music sound bad on purpose. There are far more creative musical movements that don't have to resort to attention-grabbing stunts and violence to be noticed. I don't feel any different after watching this film.
Beth Stelling: Girl Daddy (2020)
More Beth Stelling, please!
So funny, so timely. And I just might have a huge crush!
Cruel Summer (2021)
Kept me watching!
If I were to say Cruel Summer is not the type of show I usually watch, I'd be lying. I didn't want to like this show, but I did. There were parts of it that were well done (costume design, script, acting, messaging) and parts that sucked (shitty 90s covers, corniness, awful camera filters, confusing timelines). The characters and storyline were what really stood out to me.
No matter how Kate acted, I was not willing to fully think of her as a bad person, as she was a victim of SA/grooming. The viewer could see that she was desperately trying to point the finger at anyone but the person who deserved it most: Martin, because she was in denial about what happened to her. Contrary to other reviewers, I do believe this show did a good job of depicting pedophilic grooming in a sensitive way. I appreciate that Freeform did not show anything too graphic or unnecessary; it never downplayed how truly creepy Martin was, but we didn't need to see anything to know what was happening. We could also see clearly how Kate fell for his schtick and that it was not her fault at all. So kudos to the creators and writers for their sensitivity on this topic. You don't see that a lot in shows and movies.
Jeanette was also sympathetic in her own unique way (not so sure about that ending, though!). The viewer could understand her motivations behind why Jeanette essentially took over Kate's life while Kate was missing, even though she was a total weirdo most of the time.
Overall, this show had me second guessing Kate vs. Jeanette the entire season. I was hating them one moment, and feeling for them the next. The show definitely achieved what it intended to, in my opinion. The mystery unfolded slowly, but not too slowly that you didn't want to keep watching. I will be looking forward to a second season.
Hacks (2021)
Cloudy Morality with a High Chance of Hilarity
We've seen enough healthy relationships in 90s sitcoms. If you're looking for vile, toxic, and downright nasty relationships between women, "Hacks" is your show. Still, despite all the nastiness, there are hints of humanity. You can't help but feel some sympathy for Deborah after you find out what she's been through. To echo everyone else's reviews, Jean Smart is IT! Oh, and a special shoutout to the actor who plays Kayla (Megan Stalter)--what a riot she is! HBO hit another one out of the park. Go watch this show!
In Treatment (2008)
Beautifully human
I only just finished season 1, episode 37 of the show, and I've never reviewed a show before finishing, but I have to write my review right now while it's still fresh in my mind. Never in my life have I seen such a performance that Glynn Turman, as Alex Prince, Sr., gave. I had to make sure he won an Emmy and it turns out he won Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series in 2008. All of the actors in this show give such wonderful, vulnerable, performances, but Turman's was the most moving I've ever seen. I hope we see more of him in the series, but, if not, this was perfect on its own.
As far as the rest of the show goes, I'm loving it. Every character is lovable in his or her own way, even when they make mistakes that make you incredibly frustrated. You will even like the characters you'd totally hate in real life. It's hard to describe this show to someone else without it sounding boring, but it's so simple and well done it doesn't need anything more. The writing and acting are all you need. There is so much in one look, one sentence, one sigh. Give this show a chance if you haven't. Just be ready for a lot of catharsis.
The Weekend (2018)
Short and Sweet
I liked this movie. I think some reviews are a little harsh. It was awkward at times, but that's how it was supposed to be. The relationship dynamics were complicated and kept me on my toes throughout. The whole time you're rooting for Zadie, even though she can be a bit unlikeable. She's just going through a hard time. She definitely had some growth, and it paid off in the ending. I was glad she didn't end up with her ex and finally moved on. It's good to see a complicated female character on screen. It's always nice to see Sasheer Zamata as well. Overall, an enjoyable movie. I'd like to check out other movies by this director.
The Ripper (2020)
A much-needed perspective in the true crime genre
This is the first true crime documentary I've ever watched that centered on the female perspective. It was truly inspiring to see how women organized the Take Back The Night marches in response to the woman-hating Ripper. I appreciate that it was directed by a woman, too. It was also refreshing to see an alternative perspective to the typical story of police patting themselves on the back for a job well done. These serial murders were only solved by chance. Many women could have been saved. All the police involved in the investigation should at the least have been fired, and the Ripper should have gotten life in prison without the comfort of a mental institution. I don't believe justice was served. My only complaint is that this movie had interviewees that pointed out the sexist way the victims were being covered in the media, yet the director did not do much to correct that in its own portrayal. We didn't get a full picture of who the victims were in life, and I wish there had been more emphasis on them rather than the killer's childhood. 10 stars to make up for the anti-feminist low ratings.
The Wilds (2020)
Everything I want in a show!
What more can I say? This show has everything I look for in shows: majority-female cast, complex characters, great acting, mysterious plot, and relatability. So far so good :)