Serial (comic)

 

Amazon writes, "When Zoe's friend falls victim to a female serial killer, Zoe vows to find the killer before the police and deliver her own razor-edged justice. But the clever assassin proves to be very hard to find as Zoe follows the trail of bodies and the few clues left behind. Using her own unique set of skills, Zoe eventually closes in on the killer until they come face to face for the final kill. Who will walk away? Find out in Terry Moore's newest suspense thriller featuring the irrepressible Zoe from Rachel Rising! Available in softcover and hardcover editions.". All in all, I say: READ IT if you like comics. It's interesting.

Black Adam

 

DCs next project - Black Adam - was a mess. It was all over the place, introducing new characters with no background on them. It was nothing but destruction from almost the beginning the middle where I stopped watching. All in all,  I say: SKIP IT

The Whale

 

Brendan Fraser (Mummy) was once a father, a husband, and a teacher. He fell in love with a preachers kid who was struggling with his religious upbringing and his current sexuality. He killed himself. Dying now himself, Brendan's character wants to reach out to his daughter that he hasn't had a relationship with in over 8 years. Samantha Morton (TWD) also stars. It's based on a play, so it takes place in one room. They cover a lot - it's well written. The acting is great. The ending is sad. All in all, I say: SEE IT

Violent Night

 

David Harbour (Stranger Things) is Santa. He is losing his desire to be Santa because of lack of belief and the state of the world. Until a little girl being held hostage asks for his help. It is gruesome. The old Viking with his hammer mutilate and kills the bad guys. It is what you expect it to be. David does a good job. All in all, I say: SKIP IT unless you like gore. 

Catering Christmas

 

On Hulu, and very much like a Hallmark movie. It even stars one of the regulars. Lots of Canadians in this. A photographer is taking over the running of a foundation headed by his aunt after falling in love with a local caterer. All in all, I say: SEE IT

No Sleep 'Til Christmas

 

Odette Annable (The Unborn) and Dave Annable (Yellowstone) star in this Amazon Christmas movie about 2 insomniacs. They can only sleep when they are next to each other. They fall in love - it's far fetched and predictable, but cute. All in all, I say: SEE IT

A League of Their Own (tv series)

 

This tv series based on the movie based on the real story of the women that played baseball during WWII. D'Arcy Carden (The Good Place) stars in this series that has potential, but it was focusing on too much. Sexuality, race, war, and baseball. I just got bored and didn't care for the characters. I never thought I would say this, but too little baseball. All in all, I say: SKIP IT on Amazon

Good Night Oppy

 

So, so good. This is a documentary about the 2 rovers that were sent to mars. It has a ton of videos and the people from NASA are so amazing. You will cry or you aren't human. It's just amazing to learn the behind the scenes and the story behind the rovers. All in all, I say: SEE IT on Amazon

Christmas in Paris

 

On Amazon, this low budget Christmas movie is bad. No one in it can act. A model falls in love with a playboy who is lying about who he is. All in all, I Say: SKIP IT

She Said

 

Carey Mulligan (Drive) and Zoe Kazan (What If) star in this movie based on the book based on the articles in the newspaper that broke the harassment in Hollywood story. The downfall of Harvey Weinstein. It's not as good as the book, but it's amazing. All in all, I say: SEE IT

A Lot Like Christmas

 

Maggie Lawson (Psych) stars as a Christmas Tree Farmer who is being put out of business by a bog box store. I'm sure you can guess who she falls in love with. All in all, I say: SEE IT - it's on Amazon and it's cute.

Something from Tiffany's

 

A Christmas movie on Amazon. There is a mix up with 2 boxes from Tiffany's. It leads to romance. Zoey Deutch (Before I Fall) does a good job. It's light hearted and fun. All in all, I say: SEE IT

The People We Hate at the Wedding

 

Allison Janney (West Wing) and Kristen Bell (Veronica Mars) stars in this Amazon movie. American mom and half siblings go to England for sister's wedding. They become the horrible people no one likes at wedding. Lots of drama. I thought it would be too much for me, but it wasn't bad. I didn't laugh out loud. All in all, I say: SEE IT if you need something light.

Emily the Criminal

 

Aubrey Plaza (Parks & Rec) stars in this movie about a women who is in debt and uses credit card fraud to get out of it. She falls for one of the guys who ropes her in and he shows her the tricks. It's a good performance by Plaza, but I didn't like the plot and how things ended. All in all, I say: SKIP IT on Netflix

The Recruit

 

This new series on Netflix focuses on a lawyer new to the CIA. He gets in all sorts of dicey situations. It gets out of control and a little far fetched and ridiculous in my opinion. All in all, I say: SKIP IT

Bad Sisters

 

New series from Sharon Horgan (Game Night) that has a dark side. On Appletv, this British series follows a group of sisters that are planning to kill their brother-in-law. Turns out you learn reasons why each one would want him dead. You find out if he deserves it, and...best part you will never guess who did it. I was stumped and didn't see the ending coming. All in all, I Say: SEE IT

The English

 

A brutal and ugly side of the wild west. Not your typical plot and not your typical characters. It will leave a scar on your soul to watch. The writing, acting, directing is brilliant. But...there is alot in this that will trigger a lot of people. DO NOT watch this unless you text me first. There is rape, genocide, and that's just the tip of the iceberg. All in all, I say: SKIP IT

Willow (tv series)

 

Minus Val Kilmer - the survivors of the movie version have an evil to defeat. This Disney tv series has Willow helping the twins of Val Kilmer's character defeat this new evil. It's kind of a bummer. I've found it boring and annoying. All in all, I say: SKIP IT

Devotion

 

In theatres, this Korean War movie focuses on the last year of a black pilot played by Jonathan Majors (Lovecraft Country). He does a good job. Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) also stars. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't great. It had potential. All in all, I say: WAIT until free on TV

R.I.P.D. 2

 

Sequel without Ryan Reynolds. A sheriff - that is now dead - is offered a contract by the RIP to close an opening to hell. With the help of Joan Arc the sheriff played by Jeffrey Donovan (Law & Order) - is successful. Kind of funny - like the first. Not great - like the first. All in all, I say: SKIP IT on Netflix.

The Sea Beast

 

On Netflix, I watched this cartoon movie with my advisement group at school. Karl Urban (The Boys) voices the main character. It's Moby Dick with a twist. A little kid and monsters (instead of whales). It was okay - if you're a kid. All in all, I say: SKIP IT

Do Revenge

 

Maya Hawke (Stranger Things) stars in this Netflix movie about...revenge....between rich, bored white kids. All in all, I say: SKIP IT

Pepsi, Where's my Jet?

 

A documentary on Netflix about the kid that sued Pepsi to get a jet they promised in a commercial in the 90s. It was interesting - could have been shorter. All in all, I say: SKIP IT

The Wonder

 

Florence Pugh (Black Widow) is a nurse who recently lost her child. She takes a job in the Irish countryside to observe a young girl who claims to not be eating, but still surviving on God's Grace. The is a lot more behind the story. It was slow, but very well done. Tom Burke (CB Strike) also stars. All in all, I Say: SEE IT

Iron Fist

 

I tried to watch this series - I've put it off for awhile on Netflix. It was just so bad - acting, plot, everything. All in all, I say; SKIP IT

Slumberland

 

Jason Momoa (AquaMan) helps a little girl come to terms with the loss of her father. He helps he in the dream world. Chris O'Dowd (Get Shorty) stars as her uncle. IMDb writes, "A young girl discovers a secret map to the dreamworld of Slumberland, and with the help of an eccentric outlaw, she traverses dreams and flees nightmares, with the hope that she will be able to see her late father again.". All in all, I say: SKIP IT

Werewolf by Night

 

Gael Garcia Bernal (Old) is a monster or a monster hunter - I don't want to give it away.  Laura Donnelly (The Nevers) is an heir to the most powerful monster hunter. Filmed mostly in black in white like an old 40s movie and airing on Disney. It is part of the new series by Marvel. All in all, I say: SEE IT

Disenchanted

 

Amy Adams (Superman) and Patrick Dempsey (Grey's Anatomy) star in the 2nd film in the series on Disney. Giselle is having trouble relating to her now teenage daughter. The family moves out of the city and things seems to get worse. She makes a wish for her life to be like a fairy tale - unfortunately that means she starts to turn into an evil step mother. All in all, I say: SKIP IT - not as good as the first. 

Andor

 

IMDb writes, "Prequel series to Star Wars' 'Rogue One'. In an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue, Cassian will embark on the path that is destined to turn him into a Rebel hero". Diego Luna (Open Range) reprises his role in this prequel. All in all, I say: SEE IT. You can see the beginning of the resistance on Disney.

Wednesday

 

A tv series based on the Addams family on Netflix. This series follows Wednesday in a private high school as she attempts to solve a series of murders. All in all, I say: SEE IT

House of the Dragon

 

A prequel to GoT on HBO. Matt Smith (Dr Who) stars. IMDb writes, "An internal succession war within House Targaryen at the height of its power, 172 years before the birth of Daenerys Targaryen.".  It about 2 women that through a series of political moves and misunderstandings cause chaos. All in all, I say: SKIP IT

Welcome to Wrexham

 

IMDb writes, "Docuseries chronicling the purchase and stewardship of Wrexham AFC, one of professional football's oldest clubs, by two Hollywood actors, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.". This is a well done documentary on FX. It's funny, too. All in all, I say: SEE IT

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

 

Underwater Mayans want to destroy the world - sound a lot like the Aquaman plot - it is. I was bored with this movie actually. There was a lot of in fighting and soap opera drama. All in all, I say: SKIP IT unless you too need to see everything because you don't want to be left in the dark when a movie you do like is released. 

The 101 Scariest Horror Movie Moments of all Time

 

IMDb writes, "Master filmmakers and genre experts celebrate and dissect the most terrifying moments of the greatest horror films ever made, exploring how these scenes were created and why they burned themselves into the brains of audiences around the world.". There were only about 3 or 4 in the list I had not seen. I found this gem on Shudder tv. All in all, I say: SEE IT

Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me

 

IMDb writes, "After years in the limelight, Selena Gomez achieves unimaginable stardom. But just as she reaches a new peak, an unexpected turn pulls her into darkness.". A documentary on Appletv about Selena's discovery about her bipolar disorder. All in all, I say: SKIP IT unless you like Gomez.

Girl in the Picture

 

IMDb writes, "A young mother's mysterious death and her son's subsequent kidnapping blow open a decades-long mystery about the woman's true identity and the murderous federal fugitive at the center of it all.". A very disturbing documentary on Netflix. All in all, I say: SKIP IT

Reboot

 

Keegan-Michael Key (Key & Peele), Johnny Knoxville (The Ringer), Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), Paul Reiser (Mad About You), and Judy Greer (Archer) all star. It is what it sounds like. A popular show in the 80s gets a 21st century reboot. This is a comedic look behind the scenes of the cast & crew working together again. I laughed. It's on Hulu. All in all, I say: SEE IT  

Alaska Daily

 

Hilary Swank (The Homesman) stars as a reporter that might have met her match with a Pentagon big wig. The only job she can find is for an Alaskan paper. Her biggest story is to discover what has happened to a local native women. Along the way, the other reporters learn from her. It's on Hulu and it well done. All in all, I say: SEE IT

Gutsy

 

Hillary and Chelsea Clinton interview women from a variety of occupations in this Appletv show. The are seeking the answer - or rather showing the audience the answer to what makes a gutsy woman. All in all, I say: SEE IT

The Curse of Bridge Hollow

 

IMDb writes, "A teenage girl, who accidentally releases an ancient and mischievous spirit on Halloween which causes decorations to come alive and wreak havoc, must team up with the last person she'd want to in order to save their town - her father!". This had potential, but it was a little too childish for me. Marlon Wayans (Little Man) plays the father. All in all, I say: SKIP IT

School of Good and Evil

 

Kerry Washington (Scandle and Charlize Theron (Tully) star as the head of each house in this Netflix fantasy. It is what the title say. It's was strange. Despite the good acting it just struggled to be coherent and interesting. All in all, I say: SKIP IT

Rosaline

 

Remember Romeo of Romeo and Juliet - and who he was in love with first. This is her story. It's got more of a modern twist to things though. It's a comedy and has some romance. It stars Kaitlyn Dever (Booksmart). All in all, I say: SEE IT on Hulu

The Patient

 

This limited series was a on Hulu. Domhnall Gleeson (Frank) is a serial killer who wants to stop. He thinks the best course of action is to kidnap his therapist to get faster help to stop. His therapist is  Jewish man with family issues of his own to work through - we get to see things from his kids perspective too. Steve Carell (The Office) gives an award winning performance. It is so good and so disturbing. All in all, I say: SEE IT

Ray & Raymond

 

Ewan McGregor (Moulin Rouge) and Ethan Hawke (Sunrise) are half-brothers. They are tasked with digging the grave for their dead father's funeral. They have daddy issues because he was abusive. They also discover they have other half-brothers., They deal with a lot of personal stuff on their trip. All in all, I say: SEE IT on Appletv

Lou

 

The plot is sketchy. The editing is sketchy. But the action - especially the action with Allison Janney (West Wing) is amazing. It's what kept me watching this. A CIA operative hides out to protect her grand-daughter from her own son. When her son finds them all hell breaks out. All in all, I say: SEE IT

Last Seen Alive

 

Gerard Butler (300) stars a husband who is not believed when his wife is kidnapped at a gas station in this Netflix movie. So, he takes matters into his own hands. Jamie Alexander (Thor) plays his wife. It's a bit crazy and far-fetched. All in all, I say: SKIP IT

So Help Me Todd

 

Marcia Gay Harden (The Mist) is a successful attorney who has just been abandoned by her husband. She hires her son - a private detective - to work for her to help solve cases. It is a comedy. Skylar Astin (Pitch {Perfect) stars as the detective - no singing in this. It's kind of cute. I like it. All in all, I say: SEE IT on CBS

The Woman King

 

Based on a true story from Ghana at the beginning of colonization. Viola Davis (Fences) and her women warriors are amazing. I didn't care for the political stuff or colonizer stuff. I loved all the fighting. All in all, I say: SEE IT

Dog

 

Channing Tatum (Magic Mike) stars as a soldier with PTSD and a brain injury who wants to get back into the military. He takes a dead soldiers dog to the funeral at the request of the family in order to get a recommendation from his CO. Along the way  both dog and man deal with their PTSD. It was kind of boring. All in all, I say: SKIP IT

Call the Midwife

 

I started this BBC series on Netflix last summer and am caught up. Started in 2012 and still going. I even watched all the Christmas specials. It's not too soap opera ish, but a lot of characters seem to disappear or die. All in all, I say: STREAM IT