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Scavengers Reign (2023)
Fascinating
The visuals are stunning. The acting - superb. Each episode was gripping. The soundtrack supportive and strangely beautiful. The storylines weaved in and out of each other. The symbolism - just amazing. Moments near the end of the series moved me to tears. I haven't watched many dramatic cartoons but this will be one of my favorites for a long time. This world was enchanting and frightening. Truly imaginative and other worldly! Deserves to be watched several times through. I came to have strong opinions on each character. Hating the 'bad guys' and cheering on the 'good guys'. I would love to see a season 2 but don't know if the show was picked up for another season or not. Here's to hoping. Would love to see a more fleshed out storyline with Azi and Mia.
Class of '09 (2023)
Reminds me of a film of a similar premise
Anyone remember Minority Report? It reminds me of this. I really liked the series! I wish it was longer. It was interesting to go between future, past, and present. It really makes you consider the direction AI is going, has gone, and where it could go. I thought the acting was well done. The plot is intriguing. It definitely makes you consider both sides of the argument - use AI, or don't use AI, and how is it affected by corruption? How is it affected by people in power? Fascinating premise! I wish there could have been an easier way to switch between times frames but I think that was just my issue. If I were to rewatch I'm sure I could follow it along better. I will rewatch it. It's worth it!
Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts (2019)
For Trixie Mattel super fans and fans of RPDR
When I first saw this movie come out, I didn't watch it. I think it was more a projection of my own thoughts and feelings and I wasn't ready. Well, I finally watched it on Netflix and I'm so glad I did. I never knew the background behind Trixie & Katya's show on Viceland. I wanted to watch it and support them but I didn't and still don't have cable.
Moving Parts was a really interesting view into Brian's/Trixie's life behind the scenes, with short excerpts of seeing the glam/popular life, and then a lot of the things that happen out of the public's eye.
I've always loved Katya, but I had no idea what happened with the TV show so seeing her leave the show so abruptly and seeing how Trixie handled it; I have the utmost respect for Brian/Trixie's actions in response to this. He said, 'Friendship first, business partner second'. Trixie told Katya, in scenes we don't see, but came out later by Katya, that Trixie told Katya, 'I will always be here for you. I will always be your friend'. And in Moving Parts, we hear Trixie say, 'I just want my friend back. I'd rather have my friend back than all of this'.
So overall, we get to see Trixie's life - in and out of the limelight. And it's heartfelt. It was hard seeing Katya that way. But Trixie was so kind and forgiving. Trixie understands that mental health is a struggle for Katya and her dependence on substances have been a long time struggle for Katya. Trixie is there for Katya, because Katya is family to Trixie. And Trixie is a loyal friend.
I also loved the soundtrack - all Trixie's music. Very cool.