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Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV (2024)
Solid start
I just watched the first 2 episodes of the show, and it was a solid start for a Discovery documentary. I definitely learned a lot of new things about the controversy surrounding Dan Shneider and the people he let into his inner circle.
The first episode sets up how Dan became a success, and how he came to weild his power negatively over anyone except cis white men. I certainly have a lot more empathy for Amanda Bynes and the person she is today. The second episode dove deeper into the ways Dan and his on-set friends integrated sex into the children's shows in very non-sublte ways. Unfortunately, we are left on a cliff-hanger, as expected. However, even though we are introduced to the actor who was abused, I still can't wait for the next episode to drop so that we can hear them tell their truth.
I give it an 8, I even rewound the show as a spit take on some of things the grown child actors had to say about their experiences. After watching it, you won't think of pickles the same way.
Dark Web: The Mystery Box (2020)
I thought I started a different movie
The scariest thing about this movie is thinking that the main character might actually have followers.
First, I thought I was watching a similar named movie. Then, I waited for a group of friends to play a game. Then, I waited for a single helpful makeup tip. Then, I waited for someone to epically kill her. I was never satisfied.
The movie collection behind the fool who deserved what he got was the most interesting thing about this movie. He has both versions of day of the dead on the wall.
Oh, I forgot about Santa. She deserved her fate too.
Lastly, the best actor in this entire film is the squaking bird. Not sure what kind of awful bird makes that terrible sound, but it was super fitting for this terrible movie.
Bend or Break (2021)
Excellent documentary
This was an excellent documentary outlining the experiences of one man and his journey to a diagnosis of a rare disease. His fight lead to the creation of a fundamental program to be built for other canadians who struggle. It also highlights other people's journey towards diagnosis. Very sensitive material is discussed.