Reviews

At one point do a creative team decide that the annoying "stock" music should be so loud that it distracts you from the story?

Firstly, I love this show, season 1 was awesome and 2 was great as well.I have watched every Star Trek, and although I am not a trekky, for pure escapism I have loved most of what I have seen. What can I say, that has not been said before and by others. The Michael Burnham character is the worst character I have ever seen brought to screen. Just when you think there is a hope and an above audible whisper, the writers regress and try and sell us all on stoicism. The actress is in part at fault here, her frustrating delivery and expressions are just becoming tiresome.

There is a rich tapestry of characters on the Discovery, yet we have barely discovered any of them in depth. Instead we read and re-tread the Michael Burnham story and frankly, it's not as interesting as the arrogant writers seem to think. Sorry but Michael Burnham is the Ja Ja Binks of the Star Trek universe. Helen Reddy once sang, I am WOMAN here me ROAR, not whisper speak and cry!! Michael Burnham is the Tina Yothers (Jennifer form Family Ties), if it was a Jennifer-centric episode, I would tune out.

The only way forward is to KILL OFF Michael Burnham and let us explore the galaxy with a richer tapestry of characters.

A Netflix movie is never anything to be excited about, but sometimes you can be pleasantly surprised. The Babysitter was one of those sneaky surprise hits. Admittedly not a great movie by a long shot, but entertaining. Now this was just trying to hard to be 'relevant' and millennial friendly. FAILED on so many levels. Way to much CGI blood and gore and no real substance at all. Seriously what were they thinking. McG really needs to grow up, he is not as in touch with his audience as he thinks if this is what he considers to be entertainment.

I hate that this terrible show is potentially damaging the Hot Ones brand. The beauty of the YouTube series is the totally organic approach to both interviews and the consumption of hot wigs. I never thought Sean could ever annoy me, but between him, and those godawful contestants and their attempt to out act each other, I was done after 2 episodes. To those of you who have not seen the YouTube channel, please watch, stop watching this drivel and enjoy the Hot Ones experience as it should be.

Oh Shudder!! Why oh Why? Shudder, like Netflix is famous for producing sub-par content, and sadly, this is beyond sub-par. The cast are proof of their lackluster careers, both the acting and the self-indulgent script were bloody awful. This movie cost 3.5 million dollars to make? I am not sure where the money went. Do yourself a favor, skip this one and watch a classic instead..like The Changeling or Exorcist 3.

And if you do, prepare for a good sleep! This is so so dull and lacks any "scared" or allows us as the audience to feel anything for anyone. When did Kevin Bacon last make a good movie?

Pandemic viewing, had me watching the 1979 version of Salem's Lot and then, sadly the 2004 version! What can I say? From the overuse of background music, which was to loud, the terrible American accents from the mostly Aussie cast, to the god-awful script and direction. This was just bloody awful. Peter Filardi as the screenwriter should be ashamed of himself, just so so bad! Not to mention Mikael Solomon's direction, nothing to add here!

Seasons on 1-4, like the title song suggests "Things just keep getting better" Season 5, 5 episodes in, I ask the question...what the hell has happened?

Queer Eye has always had 5 distinct characters, with Jonathan (Love to Love), of course being the most flamboyant. Season 5 however has me stumped. The other 4 seem to have taken their camp pills and have become screeching queens in their own right.

I have noticed too, a level of over-production and added schmaltz and cheesy moments, which is detracting from pure enjoyment (for me) of the show.

I hope A. There is a season 6 and B. They go back to their roots, re watch seasons 1-4 and tone it down a little and become themselves again, they are who they are and were endearing because of it. Let Jonathan be Jonathan and Bobby, Karamo, Tan and Anotni, be true to yourselves.

BTW, is it just me or are naughty words being censored? Seriously Netflix, censoring??I don't pay for censorship!

Thankfully, there is a second season of this underrated Science Fiction show! From a purely Science Fiction perspective, this has it all. To those of you looking for a "traditional" re-telling of the H G Wells story, this is not for you. It is also not for you if you expect the Special Effects and quick paced story telling of most American television shows. This is very VERY European. It's very bleak as well. To me, it was comparable to the recent brilliant Chernobyl mini-series, mixed with the cold-war drama "Threads" .

I am very excited for season 2 which is currently in production.

First things first, this is a MUSICAL that happens to be animated. Expect 3-4 songs per episode, and what songs they are, I have watched the first two episodes and went scrambling to Spotify for the soundtrack (C'mon Apple, release it already)

We as a world need this show right now. New York as a city, needs this show right now. It might not cure Covid-19, but anything that replaces fear and paranoia with a smile and a foot tap is worth it in my book.

From the opening song "Central Park" sung by Josh Gads' "Birdie" the smooth and clean animation is just perfect. I am hoping that those of you who don't even like musicals will be swept up in this quirky, joyous show. Voice talent is just awesome,Kristen Bell and Tituss Burgess (Molly and Cole Tillerman), Daveed Diggs ( I almost forgive you for Snowpiercer) , Leslie Odom Jr (from Hamilton) Stanley Tucci, Josh Gad and Kathryn Hahn.

For those of you looking for the similarities with the Belchers, you will find it with our new family and the ensemble characters, in each of them there is a little bit of Tina, Linda,Gene and Bob. Unlike Bob's Burgers however, and its random addition of a musical number (Or Linda, singing everything she can) This is a MUSICAL first and foremost. Think, Hamilton or The Heights.

Loren Bouchard knows animation and Josh Gad knows musicals, so this is a perfect pairing (in my opinion) and I'm not even a musical guy.

I am hoping we get a cross-over episode with the Belchers in New York, Linda needs a chance to sing!! Damn you Apple and your weekly release, I am ready to binge and repeat all 13 episodes now!!

This is just what the doctor ordered!! To a heartbroken New York City recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic, Central Park is a quirky and refreshing animated Musical Comedy from the creator of Bobs Burgers and Josh Gad (Yes, That Josh Gad - who is a not as annoying as he has been in the past). Firstly, this is a musical which is animated, but I warmed to it from the first note. Voiced by Kristen Bell, Titus Burgess, Daveed Diggs, Stanley Tucci ,Leslie Odom Jr and Kathryn Hahn, you wil be well served and the musical numbers are to damned catchy!! Oh and not that it should matter, but Bravo for the Bi-Racial family :-) 13 Episodes this season with an average of 3 musical numbers per episode, that's 39 songs to get stuck in my head...Oh well, I guess "We've got to do it while we can"

I used to look forward to this show, it was intelligent and bonkers at the same time. NOW, it's becoming thoroughly ridiculous! The story-line with Lucca and the trip WHY? I am so over memo 618 now! Yes, we get it White Privilege, it int pretty but it's the new reality (or old).

I see this has been renewed for a fifth season, I was hoping after the terrible season 3 choices, that season 4 would get back on track, sadly not yet!

Such a shame

I understand I am not the target audience, but c'mon! Give them some credit! From the stilted, forced acting, to the ridiculous character development, this is on par with bat girl as BAD! What could have been fun and camp is typical CW drivel! Thankfully we all have choices, I choose NO

This was a really frustrating watch! On one hand, it highlighted what we already know about "Showbiz" and its view of homosexuality and treatment of minorities (Really, has much changed?) On the other hand it presented us with Mark Patton, who for 30 years has remained bitter and much like the character he played a "victim". For me, on some level I could empathise, but then part of me just wanted to shake him and say "Get over it" As he says, he made the decision not to pursue acting, his choice. As a gay man I too have been called names, but this did not stop me, in fact it made me stronger and more determined that ever. I agree with Jack Sholder (Director of Nightmare On Elm Street Part 2) when he says to Mark, move on, get over it and stop blaming David Chaskin (Screenwriter) for his decision to leave showbiz. At some point, we all need to take responsibility for ourselves.

Mark is a presented as a fragile human being, and he even states that at the time of the movies release and backlash, he was a closeted gay actor with a dying lover, so he had so much going on and needed to compromise to much to work in the Hollywood system! This movie may have done him a favor, and acted as catalyst that sees him, alive and happy today, despite his personal setbacks.

I personally am grateful for his generation of activists who have paved the way for me, and others to live and breath is a less prejudiced world. This documentary, to me, was just OK, a little preachy in places and uneven.

Worth a watch? Yes! But not brilliant by a long shot

Ok, like most of you, LOCK-DOWN!! So with the inspiration from the Dead- Meat Kill Count on YouTube, I have been re-watching classic and not so classic movies from the 80's. I remember seeing this on VHS when i was much much younger and being totally surprised by it. I watched again last night and it holds its own! For the time, and budget this movie is surprising, not just for the twist, but the movie looks great, the soundtrack is eerie and original and not overlayed with the 80's synth music, that most movies of that time were. What surprised me most was the acting and character development. As a thriller/horror, this movie broke the mold of what was expected from the genre at the time. I am not totally surprised, as this was directed by the same man who told us that the "Call was coming from inside the house" - When a Stranger Calls! Give this a go!!

The overall show, I love. My issue is the acting chops of protagonist. Maybe, due to this being her third project with Alex Garland, she is in a way his muse. Sadly her delivery of her lines is distracting and takes you out of the simple complexity of the show.

EDIT APRIL 2020!

You had me, despite the flaws and wooden delivery of all lines from Sonoya Mizuno!, but then you just lost me! Sometimes a writer has to recognise that what he thinks is intelligent writing is just pretentious and a little over inflated.The show is beautiful to watch, the music is a character unto itself, but the story and the concept just hot a little to much for me, a little bogged down in it's own self importance. Thank god I discovered the excellent "Tales from the loop" modern science fiction done consistently well. Alex Garland, don't assume all your audience is stupid write to them, not down to them

You have singlehandedly created one of the best comedies ever, and NOW it's almost over! Devestated! I have never enjoyed a cast and scripts that are so "on point" on so many levels. Heart, compassion and nuanced would describe each character and their arcs. I have laughed, I have cried and more. On one hand, I am grateful that so many people are discovering this now, on the other hand I hate shark g this fantastic show with others. What a shame this is the final season. But due to the scripts, delivery and charm, this show has such wonderful rewatchability. thank you all for the memories

What an odd way to finish! I am confused! Was it all really that simple? Sadly they did not stick the landing.

Being mindful not to share much, know this though, 10/10. Two episodes in and my mind is blown. Intense and moody, shot beautifully, sound design and music just mind blowing. For those who enjoyed the OA and of course Ex Machina, this is for you. Again, this is not going to be spoon-fed to you. Don't expect resolution, watch and rewatch (if necessary) every scene and interaction, they all have meaning.

Fair or unfair to say, Trekkies may not have a lot of experience with women, so maybe complex strong women scare them. Much of the hate for this show is directed at the lead character. Listen, Weinstein and the #metoo movement is the first real public movemnt for female empowerment in the entertainment industry, but that is a battle that has been silently fought for decades. So this renewed outcry over strong female driven storyline's and protagonists is getting boring. I remember there was the same amount of vitriol directed at Catherine Janeway when Voyager started, and now she is a much loved character. Anyway, compared to Picard this is an outstanding Star Trek, yes!! Even with the women :)

If you love jigsaws, this is the story for you. You take your time, observe and in time, pieces will fall into place. Sorry, this is no criminal minds?!? A slow burn that amps up the suspense while being a sting character driven piece! In this day and age, with quick fixes all around, stop, relax and enjoy this excellent slice of the macabre and suspense.

What the hell?!? How dare anyone criticise discovery after this show! I am sad to say that Picard is so terribly boring and this episode was particularly bad. I hope for Patrick Stewart's sake this is cancelled after season one! Both he and the genre deserve better. Yes, TNG fans have grown up and matured, yet this show and writing is juvenile and something is just not right about it!!!