New TV SHOWS
Jett 2019 - is a extremely hot new action crime drama series on Cinemax.. and stars Carla Gugino .. as well as one of the bad guys she is having to deal with is Giancarlo Esposito.. who is known for his role on Breaking Bad.. Amazing series I have to admit.. it has it all plenty of action, intense drama and sex.. I love the series and it is just getting started.. can't wait to see more ..
Daisy "Jett" Kowalski is a mother, a world class thief and fresh out of prison who is forced back into crime by dangerous criminals .. however she is a woman who knows what she is doing.. and she definitely doesn't like having her family threatened..
The InBetween 2019 NBC - is a drama thriller series that follows Cassie Bedford (Harriet Dyer), who can see and communicate with dead people.. and helps them to resolve their problems in order to move on.. whether she wants to or not.. however this series is not for the faint of heart.. When her father Det. Tom Hackett needs help solving crimes.. Cassie is able to help with some clues because of her visions.. and now that he has a new partner FBI Agent Damien Asante.. Agent Asante has just been introduced to her talents.. and from the ending of the first episode may end up utilizing them for a personal reason... The first episode was truly amazing, intriguing and I have to admit creepy.. I can't wait to see more.. this series should be a real hit for NBC ..
Good Omens 2019 Amazon - is a very intelligent comedy six part series based on the 1990 book Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman.. The series features an outstanding cast that includes David Tennant, Michael Sheen, Jon Hamm, Anna Maxwell Martin among others.. LOVED IT.. This series is amazing.. intelligent, intriguing, and a satirical look at "the end of days".. the series follows the demon Crowley (Tennant) and the angel Aziraphale (Sheen) who have come accustomed to life on Earth and seek to prevent the coming of the Antichrist and what will be the end of all mankind..
Undercover 2019 Netflix - is a crime drama series inspired by real events.. Limburg Netherlands, is a Dutch province that borders Belgium and is slated to be "much like the Columbia of ecstasy" producing and distributing ecstasy all over the world.. The series is based on undercover agents posing as a couple at a campground in order to infiltrate a drug kingpin's ecstasy operation.. The series is intense, gripping.. and while the series starts off a little slow it builds in a realistic way.. becoming more dangerous and addictive along the way.. Great crime series.. Definitely binge worthy..
More to come...
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
TV Series New Season Dates
The Handmaid's Tale Season 3 - The Hulu drama series new season was released June 5, 2019.. and I can't even put into words how excited I am.. After all Offred opted to stay in Gilead and in this season she will most likely play a big role in the resistance.. Season 3 Trailer
Big Little Lies Season 2 - The HBO drama series returned on June 9th 2019 and I can't wait.. Meryl Streep is going to be joining the cast.. and it looks to be a season that truly keeps you on the edge of your seat.. Big Little Lies Season 2
Pose Season 2 - The FX drama series returned on June 11th 2019.. Love this wildly dynamic trans series.. can't wait! Season 2
Younger Season 6 - The comedy drama series returned June 12th 2019 Season 6
Orange is the New Black Season 7 - The Netflix drama series is scheduled to release its final Season 7 on July 26th 2019.. Season 7
Goliath Season 3 - The Amazon drama series starring Billy Bob Thornton as Billy McBride..will be adding some new cast members.. Dennis Quaid, Amy Brenneman, and Beau Bridges .. and is scheduled to be released in late 2019 or early 2020 no confirmed date as of yet..
Homeland Season 8 - The Showtime drama series starring Claire Danes as Carrie Mathison will be airing its final season in the Fall of 2019 however no confirmed date as of yet.. Claire Danes real life husband Hugh Dancy is scheduled to join the cast for the final season..
Power Season 6 - The Starz crime drama series is scheduled to be released August 25 2019 and according to reports this will be the final season of Power..
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 3 - The Amazon comedy drama series is scheduled to release an 8 episode Season 3 in December of 2019..
Outlander Season 5 - The Starz drama series is scheduled to release Season 5 in late 2019 however no confirmed date as of yet.. and Season 6 will be released in 2020..
You Season 2 - The Netflix psychological thriller series has not confirmed a release date.. but they have announced that Victoria Pedretti has been cast in the main role of Love Quinn on the second season.. and James Scully has been cast as Forty Quinn Love's brother.. more to come..but look for Season 2 to air sometime in late 2019 on Netflix..
After Life Season 2 - The Netflix dark comedy series starring Ricky Gervais is scheduled to be released sometime in 2020 no confirmed date as of yet.
The Handmaid's Tale Season 3 - The Hulu drama series new season was released June 5, 2019.. and I can't even put into words how excited I am.. After all Offred opted to stay in Gilead and in this season she will most likely play a big role in the resistance.. Season 3 Trailer
Big Little Lies Season 2 - The HBO drama series returned on June 9th 2019 and I can't wait.. Meryl Streep is going to be joining the cast.. and it looks to be a season that truly keeps you on the edge of your seat.. Big Little Lies Season 2
Pose Season 2 - The FX drama series returned on June 11th 2019.. Love this wildly dynamic trans series.. can't wait! Season 2
Younger Season 6 - The comedy drama series returned June 12th 2019 Season 6
Orange is the New Black Season 7 - The Netflix drama series is scheduled to release its final Season 7 on July 26th 2019.. Season 7
Goliath Season 3 - The Amazon drama series starring Billy Bob Thornton as Billy McBride..will be adding some new cast members.. Dennis Quaid, Amy Brenneman, and Beau Bridges .. and is scheduled to be released in late 2019 or early 2020 no confirmed date as of yet..
Homeland Season 8 - The Showtime drama series starring Claire Danes as Carrie Mathison will be airing its final season in the Fall of 2019 however no confirmed date as of yet.. Claire Danes real life husband Hugh Dancy is scheduled to join the cast for the final season..
Power Season 6 - The Starz crime drama series is scheduled to be released August 25 2019 and according to reports this will be the final season of Power..
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 3 - The Amazon comedy drama series is scheduled to release an 8 episode Season 3 in December of 2019..
Outlander Season 5 - The Starz drama series is scheduled to release Season 5 in late 2019 however no confirmed date as of yet.. and Season 6 will be released in 2020..
You Season 2 - The Netflix psychological thriller series has not confirmed a release date.. but they have announced that Victoria Pedretti has been cast in the main role of Love Quinn on the second season.. and James Scully has been cast as Forty Quinn Love's brother.. more to come..but look for Season 2 to air sometime in late 2019 on Netflix..
After Life Season 2 - The Netflix dark comedy series starring Ricky Gervais is scheduled to be released sometime in 2020 no confirmed date as of yet.
Sunday, May 26, 2019
More TV Shows
What / IF Netflix 2019 - is a thriller drama miniseries that features an outstanding cast including Renee Zellweger, Jane Levy and Blake Jenner. The series explores " the ripple effect ".. and how decisions you make change the trajectory of your life.. and the lives of those around you.. Each season will explore a different morality tale inspired by culturally consequential source material..The first season just aired and Renee Zellweger was truly spellbinding.. at first the series seemed to be a spin on the 90s movie Indecent Proposal.. however over time the storyline revealed itself to be much more of a darker twisted thriller.. The series is gripping, thought provoking, gut wrenching and keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.. I loved it.. The series is full of twists and turns.. and is one of the best series I have watched in some time.. A definite must see .. Already looking forward to next season..
New Netflix Comedy Stand-Up - Wanda Sykes: Not Normal.. Totally Hilarious
Catch-22 Hulu 2019 - is a dark comedy miniseries based on a book by the same name by Joseph Heller.. The series features a great cast that includes George Clooney and Hugh Laurie..
The series as described by Hulu as "the story of the incomparable, artful dodger, Yossarian, a US Army Air Forces bombardier in World War II who is furious because thousands of people he has never met are trying to kill him. But his real problem is not the enemy, but rather his own army which keeps increasing the number of missions the men must fly to complete their service. Yet if Yossarian makes any attempt to avoid his military assignments, he’ll be in violation of Catch-22, a hilariously sinister bureaucratic rule which specifies that a concern for one’s own safety in the face of dangers which are real and immediate is the process of a rational mind; a man is considered insane if he willingly continues to fly dangerous combat missions, but a request to be removed from duty is evidence of sanity and therefore makes him ineligible to be relieved from duty." In my opinion .. the series defines the lunacy of war.. captivating and funny..
Lorena 2019 - is a four episode documentary series ..that explores the 1993 assault and subsequent court case involving John and Lorena Bobbitt.. The series focuses on domestic abuse and sexual assault.. the series is a re-investigation into the deep moral issues along with the horrific human events deep within the heart of this infamous crime.. Series Trailer
Fosse/Verdon 2019 - is a biographical series starring Sam Rockwell as director and choreographer Bob Fosse.. and Michelle Williams as actress and dancer Gwen Verdon.. The series follows the couple's troubled relationship both professional and personal.. and is based on the biography Fosse by Sam Wasson.. Fosse was one of the most influential choreographers and Verdon was one of the greatest Broadway dancers of all time ... and together they were exceptional .. The series is captivating, insightful.. and provides a glimpse into the history of Broadway, Musicals and Dance.. Trailer
What / IF Netflix 2019 - is a thriller drama miniseries that features an outstanding cast including Renee Zellweger, Jane Levy and Blake Jenner. The series explores " the ripple effect ".. and how decisions you make change the trajectory of your life.. and the lives of those around you.. Each season will explore a different morality tale inspired by culturally consequential source material..The first season just aired and Renee Zellweger was truly spellbinding.. at first the series seemed to be a spin on the 90s movie Indecent Proposal.. however over time the storyline revealed itself to be much more of a darker twisted thriller.. The series is gripping, thought provoking, gut wrenching and keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.. I loved it.. The series is full of twists and turns.. and is one of the best series I have watched in some time.. A definite must see .. Already looking forward to next season..
New Netflix Comedy Stand-Up - Wanda Sykes: Not Normal.. Totally Hilarious
Catch-22 Hulu 2019 - is a dark comedy miniseries based on a book by the same name by Joseph Heller.. The series features a great cast that includes George Clooney and Hugh Laurie..
The series as described by Hulu as "the story of the incomparable, artful dodger, Yossarian, a US Army Air Forces bombardier in World War II who is furious because thousands of people he has never met are trying to kill him. But his real problem is not the enemy, but rather his own army which keeps increasing the number of missions the men must fly to complete their service. Yet if Yossarian makes any attempt to avoid his military assignments, he’ll be in violation of Catch-22, a hilariously sinister bureaucratic rule which specifies that a concern for one’s own safety in the face of dangers which are real and immediate is the process of a rational mind; a man is considered insane if he willingly continues to fly dangerous combat missions, but a request to be removed from duty is evidence of sanity and therefore makes him ineligible to be relieved from duty." In my opinion .. the series defines the lunacy of war.. captivating and funny..
Lorena 2019 - is a four episode documentary series ..that explores the 1993 assault and subsequent court case involving John and Lorena Bobbitt.. The series focuses on domestic abuse and sexual assault.. the series is a re-investigation into the deep moral issues along with the horrific human events deep within the heart of this infamous crime.. Series Trailer
Fosse/Verdon 2019 - is a biographical series starring Sam Rockwell as director and choreographer Bob Fosse.. and Michelle Williams as actress and dancer Gwen Verdon.. The series follows the couple's troubled relationship both professional and personal.. and is based on the biography Fosse by Sam Wasson.. Fosse was one of the most influential choreographers and Verdon was one of the greatest Broadway dancers of all time ... and together they were exceptional .. The series is captivating, insightful.. and provides a glimpse into the history of Broadway, Musicals and Dance.. Trailer
Saturday, May 25, 2019
Newly Released Children Films
The Secret Life of Pets 2 2019 - is a 3D animated comedy film and the sequel to 2016 The Secret Life of Pets movie.. The film features an ensemble of voices including Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish, Harrison Ford, Dana Carvey and many others.. After a new baby join the family.. Max faces some challenges.. there is a family trip to the farm.. where Max makes a friend of the knowledgeable farm dog and learns to overcome his fears.. Gidget learns to be a cat in order to rescue Max's favorite toy.. and Snowball frees a white tiger from a circus.. this sequel was amazing.. truly a real joy to watch .. intensely funny and really entertaining for the whole family.. LOVED IT Trailer
Aladdin 2019 - is a Disney musical live action fantasy film.. and an adaptation of Disney's 1992 animated classic film by the same name.. which was based on the folktale One Thousand and One Nights.. The film follows Aladdin a street thief who finds a magic lamp and must use it to win over the lovely Princess Jasmine and defeat the evil Jafar who seeks to overthrow the Sultan.. Although the film has met with mixed reviews I thought it was charming and well executed.. Will Smith did an outstanding job as the Genie of the Lamp.. and I loved the stunning cinematography, comedy and action throughout the film.. Definitely a must see film... Disney Aladdin Trailer
Wonder Park 2019 - is an animated adventure film that features an A list of voices including that of Jennifer Garner, Mila Kunis, Ken Jeong, and Kenan Thompson along with many others.. The film is about an aspiring girl with a bright imagination and her mother who come up with the story of Wonderland a magical amusement park run by an amazing group of animals.. Boomer the blue bear.. Greta a boar, Gus and Cooper who are beavers.. and many others..
Wonder Park tells the story of an magnificent amusement park where the little girl named June can let her imagination can come alive.. Even though the movie met with mixed reviews.. The film is full of imagination and charm.. Loved it.
UglyDolls 2019 - is a animated musical comedy based on the plush toys of the same name .. and follows a group of them as they try to get the real world to embrace them despite their obvious flaws.. The film has as outstanding ensemble of voices including that of Nick Jonas, Kelly Clarkson, Pitbull, Blake Shelton, Bebe Rexha, Gabriel Iglesias as well as many others.. The film starts off in Uglyville a town which embraces strangeness and where beauty is more than meets the eye.. However just over the mountain Moxy and her Uglydoll friends discover a town where more conventional dolls receive training before entering the real world in hopes of finding love of a child.. Loved it.. Although the movie met with mixed reviews.. I thought it promotes self love.. and how not everything has to be perfect.. I enjoyed it and think you will as well.. Let me know what you think Movie Trailer
More to come..
The Secret Life of Pets 2 2019 - is a 3D animated comedy film and the sequel to 2016 The Secret Life of Pets movie.. The film features an ensemble of voices including Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish, Harrison Ford, Dana Carvey and many others.. After a new baby join the family.. Max faces some challenges.. there is a family trip to the farm.. where Max makes a friend of the knowledgeable farm dog and learns to overcome his fears.. Gidget learns to be a cat in order to rescue Max's favorite toy.. and Snowball frees a white tiger from a circus.. this sequel was amazing.. truly a real joy to watch .. intensely funny and really entertaining for the whole family.. LOVED IT Trailer
Aladdin 2019 - is a Disney musical live action fantasy film.. and an adaptation of Disney's 1992 animated classic film by the same name.. which was based on the folktale One Thousand and One Nights.. The film follows Aladdin a street thief who finds a magic lamp and must use it to win over the lovely Princess Jasmine and defeat the evil Jafar who seeks to overthrow the Sultan.. Although the film has met with mixed reviews I thought it was charming and well executed.. Will Smith did an outstanding job as the Genie of the Lamp.. and I loved the stunning cinematography, comedy and action throughout the film.. Definitely a must see film... Disney Aladdin Trailer
Wonder Park 2019 - is an animated adventure film that features an A list of voices including that of Jennifer Garner, Mila Kunis, Ken Jeong, and Kenan Thompson along with many others.. The film is about an aspiring girl with a bright imagination and her mother who come up with the story of Wonderland a magical amusement park run by an amazing group of animals.. Boomer the blue bear.. Greta a boar, Gus and Cooper who are beavers.. and many others..
Wonder Park tells the story of an magnificent amusement park where the little girl named June can let her imagination can come alive.. Even though the movie met with mixed reviews.. The film is full of imagination and charm.. Loved it.
UglyDolls 2019 - is a animated musical comedy based on the plush toys of the same name .. and follows a group of them as they try to get the real world to embrace them despite their obvious flaws.. The film has as outstanding ensemble of voices including that of Nick Jonas, Kelly Clarkson, Pitbull, Blake Shelton, Bebe Rexha, Gabriel Iglesias as well as many others.. The film starts off in Uglyville a town which embraces strangeness and where beauty is more than meets the eye.. However just over the mountain Moxy and her Uglydoll friends discover a town where more conventional dolls receive training before entering the real world in hopes of finding love of a child.. Loved it.. Although the movie met with mixed reviews.. I thought it promotes self love.. and how not everything has to be perfect.. I enjoyed it and think you will as well.. Let me know what you think Movie Trailer
More to come..
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Monday, May 20, 2019
Lets Talk About "GOT" Season 8 Episode 6 .. The Finale Fire and Blood
Let me first say that I have posted a number of reviews on GOT.. and after watching Season 8 Episode 6 The Finale.. well of course I have to try and put my thoughts into words..
Sadly I am disheartened as I am certain many other viewers are right about now.. After all in the end.. Again I am left feeling as though the "powers that be" .. rushed to end the series.. Leaving all of us to want for a more deserving end.. and I seriously doubt the so to speak "powers that be" gave a second thought to the "Do Over Petition" requested by a vast number of die hard GOT fans that circulated recently .. I myself, felt a "Do Over" ending was never going to fly .. since the series was a wrap well before the first episode of Season 8 aired..
However I am going to do my best to give my final thoughts about the dismal ending of this epic series.. Going into Season 8 I think like many I had high hopes for Jon and Daenerys to reign together after winning the war against the White Walkers.. even going so far to think that we might find in the beginning of Season 8 that Daenerys was pregnant with Jon's son.. After all at the end of Season 7 not only did they fall in love with one another but we all learned that Jon was actually a Targaryen..
However I think upon learning that Season 8 was going to be only six episodes everyone including myself.. thought that it was going to be a rushed Season possibly resulting in a large number of causalities during the war with the Night King's army of the dead.. GOT fans speculated that perhaps Jon or Daenerys would be killed during the conflict.. leaving the other to ultimately reign over the seven kingdoms.. or perhaps the Night King might win.. killing everyone we so dearly loved in one of the most gruesome endings ever produced.. The theories were endless..
Yet I think once Season 8 Episode 1.. started and we saw everyone arriving at Winterfell in order to prepare for the war against the Night King and the dead.. most fans including myself.. eagerly awaited what most assuredly was to come..
Episode 2 .. however saw Jamie Lannister arrive and tell how Cersei had lied on her intention to fight against the Night King's army.. It also highlighted the contention between Daenerys and Sansa, as well as the discord with Jon after him telling Daenerys of his true identity.. However the most revealing take a way from Episode 2 .. was simply that the Night King and the White Walkers were at their door..
Episode 3.. The battle between the Night King's army of dead .. Truly the only Episode within Season 8 .. that I loved.. it was an epic battle that ultimately delivered.. leaving most of the main characters alive.. Definitely an amazing battle that included Melisandre's incantations along with insightful words to Arya..
Episode 4 .. was unfortunately unsettling for many GOT viewers including myself.. after such a hard battle ..Daenerys quickly announces that another battle is left to fight.. The "Last War" ..the one with King's Landing.. must be waged.. Daenerys also takes note at how much Jon is adored .. begging him not to disclose his identity.. but of course he feels as though he has to tell his sisters.. and upon traveling to King's Landing one of Daenerys dragons is killed.. along with Missandei is captured and beheaded on order of Cersei.. Leaving Daenerys visibly angry and seeking revenge..
Episode 5 .. was the King's Landing war.. resulting in what could have been the easiest war waged ..instead ceased and became a blood bath when Daenerys who easily took out the Iron Fleet, scorpions and Cersei's soldiers.. suddenly snapped at the realization that her need for revenge was not quenched.. thereby unleashing her dragon on the city.. killing thousands of innocents .. and destroying King's Landing..
Episode 6.. The Finale.. After seeing Daenerys flip to the "mad queen" last week many GOT fans including myself.. sit down tonight to watch the finale of Game of Thrones .. with only one thing in mind.. Who will kill Daenerys? As well as if the series is going to play out in this disappointing way.. her death has to take place and someone has to take her place on the throne.. Theories abound including Jon kills her and then he reigns as King of the Seven Kingdoms.. Arya takes on Jon's identity and kills her.. Tyrion finds Jaime and Cersei and kills her .. but in no way did I see or even fathom at what lack luster magnitude the finale would play out..
Yes.. Daenerys dies at Jon's hand..but overall the episode is simply too rushed and than it is over..
The End.. Leaving me as many other GOT fans.. sad and with no real closure.. it is just OVER..
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Game of Thrones 2011 - HBO's GOT has led in series since the moment it appeared, with a huge following of viewers. It has an outstanding cast, exceptional story, dynamic special effects and although sadly Season 8 ends the series. I have no doubt they will go out on top.. and be viewed in record numbers by dedicated followers.
While I am not going to give you the details of the series know that it is a dramatic fantasy series with huge attention paid to its medieval realism. From the start it has generated buzz over its battle over good vs evil, hedonistic and political palace intrigue this series continually keeps you on the edge of your seat..
Trust me this series will completely keep you spellbound, it has everything anyone could want and after the conclusion there will be so many dedicated followers left wanting more ( including me.. )
I cannot sing the Game of Thrones praises more other than saying many series come and go but the ones of this quality are very few and far between.
I know HBO is probably already hard at work to provide everyone follow ups to the series which I hope will be of the same quality.
Let me first say that I have posted a number of reviews on GOT.. and after watching Season 8 Episode 6 The Finale.. well of course I have to try and put my thoughts into words..
Sadly I am disheartened as I am certain many other viewers are right about now.. After all in the end.. Again I am left feeling as though the "powers that be" .. rushed to end the series.. Leaving all of us to want for a more deserving end.. and I seriously doubt the so to speak "powers that be" gave a second thought to the "Do Over Petition" requested by a vast number of die hard GOT fans that circulated recently .. I myself, felt a "Do Over" ending was never going to fly .. since the series was a wrap well before the first episode of Season 8 aired..
However I am going to do my best to give my final thoughts about the dismal ending of this epic series.. Going into Season 8 I think like many I had high hopes for Jon and Daenerys to reign together after winning the war against the White Walkers.. even going so far to think that we might find in the beginning of Season 8 that Daenerys was pregnant with Jon's son.. After all at the end of Season 7 not only did they fall in love with one another but we all learned that Jon was actually a Targaryen..
However I think upon learning that Season 8 was going to be only six episodes everyone including myself.. thought that it was going to be a rushed Season possibly resulting in a large number of causalities during the war with the Night King's army of the dead.. GOT fans speculated that perhaps Jon or Daenerys would be killed during the conflict.. leaving the other to ultimately reign over the seven kingdoms.. or perhaps the Night King might win.. killing everyone we so dearly loved in one of the most gruesome endings ever produced.. The theories were endless..
Yet I think once Season 8 Episode 1.. started and we saw everyone arriving at Winterfell in order to prepare for the war against the Night King and the dead.. most fans including myself.. eagerly awaited what most assuredly was to come..
Episode 2 .. however saw Jamie Lannister arrive and tell how Cersei had lied on her intention to fight against the Night King's army.. It also highlighted the contention between Daenerys and Sansa, as well as the discord with Jon after him telling Daenerys of his true identity.. However the most revealing take a way from Episode 2 .. was simply that the Night King and the White Walkers were at their door..
Episode 3.. The battle between the Night King's army of dead .. Truly the only Episode within Season 8 .. that I loved.. it was an epic battle that ultimately delivered.. leaving most of the main characters alive.. Definitely an amazing battle that included Melisandre's incantations along with insightful words to Arya..
Episode 4 .. was unfortunately unsettling for many GOT viewers including myself.. after such a hard battle ..Daenerys quickly announces that another battle is left to fight.. The "Last War" ..the one with King's Landing.. must be waged.. Daenerys also takes note at how much Jon is adored .. begging him not to disclose his identity.. but of course he feels as though he has to tell his sisters.. and upon traveling to King's Landing one of Daenerys dragons is killed.. along with Missandei is captured and beheaded on order of Cersei.. Leaving Daenerys visibly angry and seeking revenge..
Episode 5 .. was the King's Landing war.. resulting in what could have been the easiest war waged ..instead ceased and became a blood bath when Daenerys who easily took out the Iron Fleet, scorpions and Cersei's soldiers.. suddenly snapped at the realization that her need for revenge was not quenched.. thereby unleashing her dragon on the city.. killing thousands of innocents .. and destroying King's Landing..
Episode 6.. The Finale.. After seeing Daenerys flip to the "mad queen" last week many GOT fans including myself.. sit down tonight to watch the finale of Game of Thrones .. with only one thing in mind.. Who will kill Daenerys? As well as if the series is going to play out in this disappointing way.. her death has to take place and someone has to take her place on the throne.. Theories abound including Jon kills her and then he reigns as King of the Seven Kingdoms.. Arya takes on Jon's identity and kills her.. Tyrion finds Jaime and Cersei and kills her .. but in no way did I see or even fathom at what lack luster magnitude the finale would play out..
Yes.. Daenerys dies at Jon's hand..but overall the episode is simply too rushed and than it is over..
The End.. Leaving me as many other GOT fans.. sad and with no real closure.. it is just OVER..
__________________________________________________________________________________
Game of Thrones 2011 - HBO's GOT has led in series since the moment it appeared, with a huge following of viewers. It has an outstanding cast, exceptional story, dynamic special effects and although sadly Season 8 ends the series. I have no doubt they will go out on top.. and be viewed in record numbers by dedicated followers.
While I am not going to give you the details of the series know that it is a dramatic fantasy series with huge attention paid to its medieval realism. From the start it has generated buzz over its battle over good vs evil, hedonistic and political palace intrigue this series continually keeps you on the edge of your seat..
Trust me this series will completely keep you spellbound, it has everything anyone could want and after the conclusion there will be so many dedicated followers left wanting more ( including me.. )
I cannot sing the Game of Thrones praises more other than saying many series come and go but the ones of this quality are very few and far between.
I know HBO is probably already hard at work to provide everyone follow ups to the series which I hope will be of the same quality.
Sunday, May 19, 2019
More New Films..
The Professor 2019 - is a comedy-drama film written (originally titled Richard Says Goodbye).. starring Johnny Depp.. and gotta say it is truly an extraordinary film .. and perhaps at least (for right now) one of my favorites..
In the film Johnny Depp plays an English Professor, hence he plays the starring role.. and to be it simply the film starts with him receiving the diagnosis of what is stage 4 lung cancer.. and given 6 months to live if he decides to abstain from intervention.. and only up to a year if of course he tries to fight the cancer..
Grim to say the least.. I also would have picked the 6 months after all no one wants to die trying to fight something and be sicker than a dog only to fight a losing battle.. So anyway in the film he decides to live his best life in what little time he has left.. forgive any infidelity by his wife.. at least in theory.. after all why carry that burden .. he wasn't the one to have the affair.. and try new things after all he has nothing to lose.. and now ..well now it seems futile to fight fate .. why not embrace it..
The film is truly gut wrenching, inspiring and thought provoking.. A definite must see film..
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile 2019 - is a biographical crime thriller told from the view point of serial killer Ted Bundy's former girlfriend Elizabeth Kendall.. The film is based on Elizabeth Kendall's memoir The Phantom Prince: My Life with Ted Bundy. The film stars Zac Efron as Ted Bundy.. I truly loved this film.. it details not only the background of how Kendall met Bundy but how he did his best to manipulate her .. as well as others.. It is gripping, informative and truly disturbing.. Definitely worth watching.. and I agree with the description.. Ted Bundy was a shockingly evil and vile serial killer..
Long Shot 2019 - is a romantic comedy that follows a gifted, "say it like it is" journalist Fred Flarsky (Seth Rogen) who after running into his former babysitter and childhood crush Charlotte Field (Charlize Theron)..who is now the United States Secretary of State .. Charlotte impulsively hires Fred to be her speech writer after deciding to run for the presidency.. This movie is definitely entertaining.. the chemistry between the two of them possibly could have been better.. but of course ..(Theron) is playing the Secretary of State.... The film definitely has a lot of charm and is well worth watching..
I also thought the film did a great job at delivering a satirical look at some of our politicians of today.. and being transparent and standing up for what you believe in is always the best policy..
More to new films to come..
The Professor 2019 - is a comedy-drama film written (originally titled Richard Says Goodbye).. starring Johnny Depp.. and gotta say it is truly an extraordinary film .. and perhaps at least (for right now) one of my favorites..
In the film Johnny Depp plays an English Professor, hence he plays the starring role.. and to be it simply the film starts with him receiving the diagnosis of what is stage 4 lung cancer.. and given 6 months to live if he decides to abstain from intervention.. and only up to a year if of course he tries to fight the cancer..
Grim to say the least.. I also would have picked the 6 months after all no one wants to die trying to fight something and be sicker than a dog only to fight a losing battle.. So anyway in the film he decides to live his best life in what little time he has left.. forgive any infidelity by his wife.. at least in theory.. after all why carry that burden .. he wasn't the one to have the affair.. and try new things after all he has nothing to lose.. and now ..well now it seems futile to fight fate .. why not embrace it..
The film is truly gut wrenching, inspiring and thought provoking.. A definite must see film..
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile 2019 - is a biographical crime thriller told from the view point of serial killer Ted Bundy's former girlfriend Elizabeth Kendall.. The film is based on Elizabeth Kendall's memoir The Phantom Prince: My Life with Ted Bundy. The film stars Zac Efron as Ted Bundy.. I truly loved this film.. it details not only the background of how Kendall met Bundy but how he did his best to manipulate her .. as well as others.. It is gripping, informative and truly disturbing.. Definitely worth watching.. and I agree with the description.. Ted Bundy was a shockingly evil and vile serial killer..
Long Shot 2019 - is a romantic comedy that follows a gifted, "say it like it is" journalist Fred Flarsky (Seth Rogen) who after running into his former babysitter and childhood crush Charlotte Field (Charlize Theron)..who is now the United States Secretary of State .. Charlotte impulsively hires Fred to be her speech writer after deciding to run for the presidency.. This movie is definitely entertaining.. the chemistry between the two of them possibly could have been better.. but of course ..(Theron) is playing the Secretary of State.... The film definitely has a lot of charm and is well worth watching..
I also thought the film did a great job at delivering a satirical look at some of our politicians of today.. and being transparent and standing up for what you believe in is always the best policy..
More to new films to come..
TV Some of the Most Watched TV Series In My Opinion
Number ONE.. at the present time would be Game of Thrones.. Season 8 Episode 6 finale will air tonight.. so the series will literally be one for the record books at the posting of this review.. However I will be writing a separate review on the finale after it airs..
Game of Thrones 2011 - HBO's GOT has led in series since the moment it appeared, with a huge following of viewers. It has an outstanding cast, exceptional story, dynamic special effects and although sadly Season 8 will end the series. I have no doubt they will go out on top.. and be viewed in record numbers by dedicated followers.
While I am not going to give you the details of the series know that it is a dramatic fantasy series with huge attention paid to its medieval realism. From the start it has generated buzz over its battle over good vs evil, hedonistic and political palace intrigue this series continually keeps you on the edge of your seat..
Number TWO.. The Walking Dead 2010.. is a post apocalyptic horror series on AMC based on a comic book series written by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard.. The series follows a cast of survivors of after what essentially is a zombie apocalypse are simply trying to survive and stay alive in order to find other survivors.. They have to constantly battle to stay alive through attacks from the mindless zombies known as "walkers".. I have to say this show has been thoroughly entertaining since day one.. with Season 1-2 laying the foundation for the show with the characters being introduced as well as the apocalyptic world.. The series is scary, thought provoking and brilliant.. as well as gut wrenching especially as you come to know the cast and see witness them battle to save one another and others along the way..
Number THREE.. The Big Bang Theory - 2007 - Finale was May 16 2019 and while I won't claim to have watched every episode. I do think it is a very funny show with an outstanding cast. Sheldon is of course my favorite, but I truly love the interaction between him and all the other cast and how over time the story has expanded to include marriage and children.. Truly plenty of laughter to go around.
The finale of the show just aired.. however this series was definitely a one of a kind show and will be missed..
Number FOUR.. Breaking Bad 2008-2013 AMC is a crime drama set in Albuquerque, NM .. the show follows the story of Walter White (Bryan Cranston) a struggling, depressed chemistry teacher at a local high school who was just diagnosed with lung cancer.. Mr. White decides to turn to a life of crime by producing and selling crystal meth to secure his family's financial future before he dies.. and one of his former students Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) agrees to help him for a cut of profit.. This series from start to finish, was off the charts .. it was wildly entertaining and full of action.. Even now the show still has a huge following..
There have been rumors of a possible Breaking Bad film.. but I have heard that Aaron Paul will be reprising his role of Jesse.. I can't wait..
Number FIVE.. Orange is the New Black 2013- present - is a Netflix comedy prison drama.. and is based on the memoir Orange Is The New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison by Piper Kerman.. which features her experiences while incarcerated at a minimum security federal prison..
The series follows Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling) a woman who is sentenced to 15 months in a minimum security federal prison in upstate NY.. Chapman was convicted of transporting drug money for her girlfriend an international drug smuggler.. The series features a whole cast of characters within the confines of the prison.. both prisoners and prison personnel.. it is full of plenty of drama and comedy.. I love it.. and I know you will too.. According to the powers that be.. the last season is due to be released in the summer of 2019
Number SIX.. Grey's Anatomy - Medical drama (based out of a fictional Seattle hospital) that first premiered in 2005. I know medical TV shows are not everyones cup of tea, however for me and most of the people I know they are very engaging and quickly draw the viewer's attention.. They usually contain severe medical conditions that many people will either identify with in some way or will cause the viewer to feel a real concern about what the outcome will ultimately be (at times you may end up sitting on the edge of your seat to see if someone lives or dies).
Number SEVEN.. Sons of Anarchy 2008-2014 - was a crime drama series that followed the lives of an outlaw motorcycle club operating out of a fictional town called Charming in California.... The show featured a outstanding cast and starred Charlie Hunnam as Jackson "Jax" Teller.. When the series starts off Jax is the vice president and his stepfather was the president.. Each season is shrouded dramatic action.. and centers on the personal life and family life of Jax Teller and the club SAMCRO (Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club Redwood Original).. The series has everything.. gun running, rival gangs, politicians and corruption, drugs, and porn .. however there is family, honor, brotherhood, and redemption.. I really loved this series.. the story and the characters were gripping.. and gut wrenching.. I was truly sad when it ended.. A must see binge worthy series..
Number EIGHT.. Homeland is an American terrorism spy thriller drama that premiered in 2011. (Wow that was a mouthful .. but it is).. Homeland is everything you would want in a politics based fight on terrorism thriller series that shows how people risk their lives hunting down terrorist abroad and domestic.
All though the series focuses on a covert CIA operative (played by Claire Danes) who is bipolar. The show does touch upon many of the issues facing this country, and although this is series of fiction it is gripping and has an exceptional cast. I have read that the 8th season will be its last and will start in June 2019. Trust me this series is a must see, and I will be sad to see it end..
Number NINE.. Vikings 2013 is a historical drama action series on the History Channel.. The series is inspired by the tales of the Norseman of early medieval Scandinavia.. The series follows the legendary Viking chieftain Ragnar Lothbrok and his crew, family and descendants as passed down through the ages in sagas.. (partially fictional tales based on Norse folklore along with historical sources from the period).. The series has an outstanding cast .. is written brilliantly.. It is gripping, full of action, drama and outstanding cinematography.. The series Season 6 which is scheduled to start sometime in the fall is to be its finale season.
Number ONE.. at the present time would be Game of Thrones.. Season 8 Episode 6 finale will air tonight.. so the series will literally be one for the record books at the posting of this review.. However I will be writing a separate review on the finale after it airs..
Game of Thrones 2011 - HBO's GOT has led in series since the moment it appeared, with a huge following of viewers. It has an outstanding cast, exceptional story, dynamic special effects and although sadly Season 8 will end the series. I have no doubt they will go out on top.. and be viewed in record numbers by dedicated followers.
While I am not going to give you the details of the series know that it is a dramatic fantasy series with huge attention paid to its medieval realism. From the start it has generated buzz over its battle over good vs evil, hedonistic and political palace intrigue this series continually keeps you on the edge of your seat..
Number TWO.. The Walking Dead 2010.. is a post apocalyptic horror series on AMC based on a comic book series written by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard.. The series follows a cast of survivors of after what essentially is a zombie apocalypse are simply trying to survive and stay alive in order to find other survivors.. They have to constantly battle to stay alive through attacks from the mindless zombies known as "walkers".. I have to say this show has been thoroughly entertaining since day one.. with Season 1-2 laying the foundation for the show with the characters being introduced as well as the apocalyptic world.. The series is scary, thought provoking and brilliant.. as well as gut wrenching especially as you come to know the cast and see witness them battle to save one another and others along the way..
Number THREE.. The Big Bang Theory - 2007 - Finale was May 16 2019 and while I won't claim to have watched every episode. I do think it is a very funny show with an outstanding cast. Sheldon is of course my favorite, but I truly love the interaction between him and all the other cast and how over time the story has expanded to include marriage and children.. Truly plenty of laughter to go around.
The finale of the show just aired.. however this series was definitely a one of a kind show and will be missed..
Number FOUR.. Breaking Bad 2008-2013 AMC is a crime drama set in Albuquerque, NM .. the show follows the story of Walter White (Bryan Cranston) a struggling, depressed chemistry teacher at a local high school who was just diagnosed with lung cancer.. Mr. White decides to turn to a life of crime by producing and selling crystal meth to secure his family's financial future before he dies.. and one of his former students Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) agrees to help him for a cut of profit.. This series from start to finish, was off the charts .. it was wildly entertaining and full of action.. Even now the show still has a huge following..
There have been rumors of a possible Breaking Bad film.. but I have heard that Aaron Paul will be reprising his role of Jesse.. I can't wait..
Number FIVE.. Orange is the New Black 2013- present - is a Netflix comedy prison drama.. and is based on the memoir Orange Is The New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison by Piper Kerman.. which features her experiences while incarcerated at a minimum security federal prison..
The series follows Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling) a woman who is sentenced to 15 months in a minimum security federal prison in upstate NY.. Chapman was convicted of transporting drug money for her girlfriend an international drug smuggler.. The series features a whole cast of characters within the confines of the prison.. both prisoners and prison personnel.. it is full of plenty of drama and comedy.. I love it.. and I know you will too.. According to the powers that be.. the last season is due to be released in the summer of 2019
Number SIX.. Grey's Anatomy - Medical drama (based out of a fictional Seattle hospital) that first premiered in 2005. I know medical TV shows are not everyones cup of tea, however for me and most of the people I know they are very engaging and quickly draw the viewer's attention.. They usually contain severe medical conditions that many people will either identify with in some way or will cause the viewer to feel a real concern about what the outcome will ultimately be (at times you may end up sitting on the edge of your seat to see if someone lives or dies).
Number SEVEN.. Sons of Anarchy 2008-2014 - was a crime drama series that followed the lives of an outlaw motorcycle club operating out of a fictional town called Charming in California.... The show featured a outstanding cast and starred Charlie Hunnam as Jackson "Jax" Teller.. When the series starts off Jax is the vice president and his stepfather was the president.. Each season is shrouded dramatic action.. and centers on the personal life and family life of Jax Teller and the club SAMCRO (Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club Redwood Original).. The series has everything.. gun running, rival gangs, politicians and corruption, drugs, and porn .. however there is family, honor, brotherhood, and redemption.. I really loved this series.. the story and the characters were gripping.. and gut wrenching.. I was truly sad when it ended.. A must see binge worthy series..
Number EIGHT.. Homeland is an American terrorism spy thriller drama that premiered in 2011. (Wow that was a mouthful .. but it is).. Homeland is everything you would want in a politics based fight on terrorism thriller series that shows how people risk their lives hunting down terrorist abroad and domestic.
All though the series focuses on a covert CIA operative (played by Claire Danes) who is bipolar. The show does touch upon many of the issues facing this country, and although this is series of fiction it is gripping and has an exceptional cast. I have read that the 8th season will be its last and will start in June 2019. Trust me this series is a must see, and I will be sad to see it end..
Number NINE.. Vikings 2013 is a historical drama action series on the History Channel.. The series is inspired by the tales of the Norseman of early medieval Scandinavia.. The series follows the legendary Viking chieftain Ragnar Lothbrok and his crew, family and descendants as passed down through the ages in sagas.. (partially fictional tales based on Norse folklore along with historical sources from the period).. The series has an outstanding cast .. is written brilliantly.. It is gripping, full of action, drama and outstanding cinematography.. The series Season 6 which is scheduled to start sometime in the fall is to be its finale season.
Monday, May 13, 2019
Lets Talk About "GOT" Season 8 Episode 5 .."The Bells"
Again I was not going to write a Season 8 review until the Season's conclusion.. however.. after watching Episode 5 ..horrifying destruction of King's Landing by Daenerys .. Well let's just say, I felt frustrated and wishing much like Jon Snow and Arya Stark that surely this can't be happening.. After all anyone could see that Daenerys was coming undone by the loss of another one of her dragons.. the killing of Missandei after being captured by Cersei .. along with having Jon pull away from her and knowing the truth about his heritage.. Daenerys was going to get her revenge on Cersei and nothing was going to stand in her way..
However all of what happened until the bells rang and the soldiers dropped their weapons to surrender was I think expected.. Daenerys and her dragon did an excellent job at taking out the fleet.. and the scorpions surrounding King's Landing.. as well as most of Cersei's Army.. but when the bells rang ..and the soldiers surrendered.. you could tell Daenerys was not finished.. The eye for an eye revenge she sought had not been realized.. and as her dragon swept the town breathing fire and laying waste to King's Landing.. Well let's just say.. Madness..
Jon Snow looked visibly shaken.. and Arya who had hoped she could reach Cersei and kill her stopping the carnage before the death toll was too great.. was told to turn back by the Hound..
Leaving Arya struggles to get through the falling rock, fire and debris .. at one time falling and being trampled by the people running for their lives in the street .. before a woman helped her back to her feet..
In the end Arya ..also looks shaken by the carnage .. as she rides a white horse out of the ruins of what was King's Landing..
and just in case you have not yet read my review of the Epic HBO Series Game of Thrones.. I have decided to repost it below..
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Game of Thrones 2011 - HBO's GOT has led in series since the moment it appeared, with a huge following of viewers. It has an outstanding cast, exceptional story, dynamic special effects and although sadly Season 8 will end the series. I have no doubt they will go out on top.. and be viewed in record numbers by dedicated followers.
While I am not going to give you the details of the series know that it is a dramatic fantasy series with huge attention paid to its medieval realism. From the start it has generated buzz over its battle over good vs evil, hedonistic and political palace intrigue this series continually keeps you on the edge of your seat.. Remember this new year will be their last so you have time to binge watch every season before April and I am even considering on binge watching the seasons again before the last season starts just to totally immerse myself in the drama that Season 8 will assuredly bring.
I also want to mention I am totally a Jon Snow driven person.. I think he is the epitome of what a man should be. I also can't wait until this season to see what comes of the union between Jon and Daenerys (known to many as the Mother to Dragons).
Daenerys Targaryen to Jon Snow
I cannot sing the Game of Thrones praises more other than saying many series come and go but the ones of this quality are very few and far between. I am sad already knowing The End Is Upon Us!
I know HBO is probably already hard at work to provide everyone follow ups to the series which I hope will be of the same quality.
Again I was not going to write a Season 8 review until the Season's conclusion.. however.. after watching Episode 5 ..horrifying destruction of King's Landing by Daenerys .. Well let's just say, I felt frustrated and wishing much like Jon Snow and Arya Stark that surely this can't be happening.. After all anyone could see that Daenerys was coming undone by the loss of another one of her dragons.. the killing of Missandei after being captured by Cersei .. along with having Jon pull away from her and knowing the truth about his heritage.. Daenerys was going to get her revenge on Cersei and nothing was going to stand in her way..
However all of what happened until the bells rang and the soldiers dropped their weapons to surrender was I think expected.. Daenerys and her dragon did an excellent job at taking out the fleet.. and the scorpions surrounding King's Landing.. as well as most of Cersei's Army.. but when the bells rang ..and the soldiers surrendered.. you could tell Daenerys was not finished.. The eye for an eye revenge she sought had not been realized.. and as her dragon swept the town breathing fire and laying waste to King's Landing.. Well let's just say.. Madness..
Jon Snow looked visibly shaken.. and Arya who had hoped she could reach Cersei and kill her stopping the carnage before the death toll was too great.. was told to turn back by the Hound..
Leaving Arya struggles to get through the falling rock, fire and debris .. at one time falling and being trampled by the people running for their lives in the street .. before a woman helped her back to her feet..
In the end Arya ..also looks shaken by the carnage .. as she rides a white horse out of the ruins of what was King's Landing..
and just in case you have not yet read my review of the Epic HBO Series Game of Thrones.. I have decided to repost it below..
_______________________________________________________________________________
Game of Thrones 2011 - HBO's GOT has led in series since the moment it appeared, with a huge following of viewers. It has an outstanding cast, exceptional story, dynamic special effects and although sadly Season 8 will end the series. I have no doubt they will go out on top.. and be viewed in record numbers by dedicated followers.
While I am not going to give you the details of the series know that it is a dramatic fantasy series with huge attention paid to its medieval realism. From the start it has generated buzz over its battle over good vs evil, hedonistic and political palace intrigue this series continually keeps you on the edge of your seat.. Remember this new year will be their last so you have time to binge watch every season before April and I am even considering on binge watching the seasons again before the last season starts just to totally immerse myself in the drama that Season 8 will assuredly bring.
I also want to mention I am totally a Jon Snow driven person.. I think he is the epitome of what a man should be. I also can't wait until this season to see what comes of the union between Jon and Daenerys (known to many as the Mother to Dragons).
Daenerys Targaryen to Jon Snow
- I spent my life in foreign lands. So many men have tried to kill me, I don't remember all their names. I have been sold like a broodmare. I've been chained and betrayed, raped and defiled. Do you know what kept me standing through all those years in exile? Faith. Not in any gods. Not in myths and legends. In myself. In Daenerys Targaryen. The world hadn't seen a dragon in centuries until my children were born. The Dothraki hadn't crossed the sea. Any sea. They did for me. I was born to rule the Seven Kingdoms, and I will."
I cannot sing the Game of Thrones praises more other than saying many series come and go but the ones of this quality are very few and far between. I am sad already knowing The End Is Upon Us!
I know HBO is probably already hard at work to provide everyone follow ups to the series which I hope will be of the same quality.
Saturday, May 11, 2019
More TV Shows
Big Little Lies 2017 HBO - is a drama series based on a book by the same name by Liane Moriarty.. The 1st season is 7 episodes and has been renewed for a 2nd season and set to be released in June 2019.. The 1st season followed 5 women (Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Shailene Woodley, Laura Dern and Zoe Kravitz) all living in Monterey California.. and all with 1st graders.. One of the women is being abused by her husband (Kidman), another one is running away from the past (Woodley) and (Witherspoon) is harboring a secret.. (Kravitz) is the 2nd wife of Witherspoon's ex-husband.. and finally (Dern) is a wealthy diva with some issues of her own.. "The Monterey Five" witness a gruesome death in the 1st season.. This series is gripping, full of drama and intelligent..
While I'm kicking myself for not having watched the series before now.. I am really looking forward to watching the 2nd season as (Meryl Streep) will be joining the cast.. as the mother of the deceased..
Lucifer (Fox 2016-2018) now on Netflix 2019-present - is a fantasy crime drama series.. The series follows Lucifer Morningstar (Tom Ellis) the Devil.. who has abandoned Hell for LA where he runs and owns a nightclub.. becoming a consultant to the LAPD.. In the series there is a love interest for Lucifer .. LAPD Detective Chloe Decker (Lauren German).. I love this series... and have watched it faithfully since it started.. Definitely a series binge worthy..
After viewing for Lucifer on Fox fell off Netflix picked the show up and I just finished watching the new season and it was truly entertaining.. I laughed and cried .. definitely looking forward to next season..
Dead to Me 2019 - is a Netflix dark comedy series created by Liz Feldman.. The series stars Christina Applegate as Jen a widow trying to just get through each day after her husband is killed by a hit and run driver and Linda Cardellini as Judy a woman who is harboring a huge secret.. In the series the two women meet at a grief support group and become friends.. but Jen doesn't know that Judy is the hit and run driver that killed her husband.. This series is fantastic and captivating.. Applegate is hilarious.. Definitely a must see series..
The Red Line 2019 - is a CBS hard hitting drama series.. with an outstanding cast that includes Noah Wyle and Emayatzy Corinealdi.. The series focuses on three different families connected by the shooting of a black doctor by a white cop in Chicago.. causing a racial incident.. This series is intelligent, insightful and gripping from start to finish.. I love it.. A definite must see series..
More TV Shows To Come...
Big Little Lies 2017 HBO - is a drama series based on a book by the same name by Liane Moriarty.. The 1st season is 7 episodes and has been renewed for a 2nd season and set to be released in June 2019.. The 1st season followed 5 women (Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Shailene Woodley, Laura Dern and Zoe Kravitz) all living in Monterey California.. and all with 1st graders.. One of the women is being abused by her husband (Kidman), another one is running away from the past (Woodley) and (Witherspoon) is harboring a secret.. (Kravitz) is the 2nd wife of Witherspoon's ex-husband.. and finally (Dern) is a wealthy diva with some issues of her own.. "The Monterey Five" witness a gruesome death in the 1st season.. This series is gripping, full of drama and intelligent..
While I'm kicking myself for not having watched the series before now.. I am really looking forward to watching the 2nd season as (Meryl Streep) will be joining the cast.. as the mother of the deceased..
Lucifer (Fox 2016-2018) now on Netflix 2019-present - is a fantasy crime drama series.. The series follows Lucifer Morningstar (Tom Ellis) the Devil.. who has abandoned Hell for LA where he runs and owns a nightclub.. becoming a consultant to the LAPD.. In the series there is a love interest for Lucifer .. LAPD Detective Chloe Decker (Lauren German).. I love this series... and have watched it faithfully since it started.. Definitely a series binge worthy..
After viewing for Lucifer on Fox fell off Netflix picked the show up and I just finished watching the new season and it was truly entertaining.. I laughed and cried .. definitely looking forward to next season..
Dead to Me 2019 - is a Netflix dark comedy series created by Liz Feldman.. The series stars Christina Applegate as Jen a widow trying to just get through each day after her husband is killed by a hit and run driver and Linda Cardellini as Judy a woman who is harboring a huge secret.. In the series the two women meet at a grief support group and become friends.. but Jen doesn't know that Judy is the hit and run driver that killed her husband.. This series is fantastic and captivating.. Applegate is hilarious.. Definitely a must see series..
The Red Line 2019 - is a CBS hard hitting drama series.. with an outstanding cast that includes Noah Wyle and Emayatzy Corinealdi.. The series focuses on three different families connected by the shooting of a black doctor by a white cop in Chicago.. causing a racial incident.. This series is intelligent, insightful and gripping from start to finish.. I love it.. A definite must see series..
More TV Shows To Come...
Sunday, May 5, 2019
TV Docuseries Worth Watching
Chernobyl 2019 HBO - is a historical drama miniseries that depicts the Chernobyl nuclear disaster that occurred in April 1986 in the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic.. and what has been described "the true story of one of the worst man made catastrophes in history in which many brave men and women sacrificed themselves in order to save Europe from unimaginable disaster.." The series tells the magnitude of the nuclear plant disaster that occurred, revealing the how and why and telling the remarkable stories of the heroes who fought and fell.. Although the series has just started.. and is only set to have five episodes in total.. The series is incredibly moving and heartbreaking at how literally the people had no idea of the scope of the disaster as it was unfolding.. until of course it was far too late.. Great casting.. Gripping, thought provoking and horrifying..
1969 ABC - is a new six part docuseries that follows several of the top stories within the year 1969.. each episode deals with a part of history during that time.. the first episode deals with the moon landing (one of the most formative events of the 20th century) and the women of NASA.. (portrayed in the movie Hidden Figures) Movie Trailer
At the Heart of Gold . Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal HBO 2019 - is a documentary based on the two decades Dr Larry Nassar sexually abused hundreds of female athletes.. including the US Women's Olympic Team.. as well as being the osteopathic physician at Michigan State University.. The series is very thought provoking and informative as well as intensely heart breaking to hear.. the documentary includes interviews with dozens of survivors all having had their lives changed forever by the abuse at the hands of this monster.. Trailer
Song of Parkland HBO 2019 - is a documentary based on the horrific school shooting Feb. 14th 2018 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School ..Parkland Florida....The series was filmed in the months following the shooting and documents the dedication of a drama teacher Melody Herzfeld and her students as they return to their school and continue their annual children's musical.
United Shades of America CNN - is a docuseries starring W. Kamau Bell.. a comedian and political provocateur .. In the series he explores topics and communities across America in order to try and understand the unique challenges they face.. Season 4 of the series just started but I have gone back and watched some of the other Seasons and this series in my opinion is very unique and very thought provoking.. Definitely a must see series
Season 4 Episode 1 started with Megachurches .. which definitely grabbed my attention because as we all know churches have expanded over the years in many ways..
The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley HBO 2019 - is a documentary film that is based on Elizabeth Holmes and her former company Theranos.. The series chronicles the Holmes's rise to fame and her eventual failure.. after two whistleblowers (Erika Cheung and Tyler Schultz) brought down her growing empire..
Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind HBO 2018 - is a documentary film that follows the life and career of comedian Robin Williams who committed suicide by hanging in 2014.. The documentary features interviews with many of the people who knew him best.. it also includes outtakes and clips from many of his routines.. I watched this documentary and have to say it made me cry.. he may have been a tortured soul.. but he will always be a beloved comedian who gave us so much to remember him by..
Chernobyl 2019 HBO - is a historical drama miniseries that depicts the Chernobyl nuclear disaster that occurred in April 1986 in the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic.. and what has been described "the true story of one of the worst man made catastrophes in history in which many brave men and women sacrificed themselves in order to save Europe from unimaginable disaster.." The series tells the magnitude of the nuclear plant disaster that occurred, revealing the how and why and telling the remarkable stories of the heroes who fought and fell.. Although the series has just started.. and is only set to have five episodes in total.. The series is incredibly moving and heartbreaking at how literally the people had no idea of the scope of the disaster as it was unfolding.. until of course it was far too late.. Great casting.. Gripping, thought provoking and horrifying..
1969 ABC - is a new six part docuseries that follows several of the top stories within the year 1969.. each episode deals with a part of history during that time.. the first episode deals with the moon landing (one of the most formative events of the 20th century) and the women of NASA.. (portrayed in the movie Hidden Figures) Movie Trailer
At the Heart of Gold . Inside the USA Gymnastics Scandal HBO 2019 - is a documentary based on the two decades Dr Larry Nassar sexually abused hundreds of female athletes.. including the US Women's Olympic Team.. as well as being the osteopathic physician at Michigan State University.. The series is very thought provoking and informative as well as intensely heart breaking to hear.. the documentary includes interviews with dozens of survivors all having had their lives changed forever by the abuse at the hands of this monster.. Trailer
Song of Parkland HBO 2019 - is a documentary based on the horrific school shooting Feb. 14th 2018 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School ..Parkland Florida....The series was filmed in the months following the shooting and documents the dedication of a drama teacher Melody Herzfeld and her students as they return to their school and continue their annual children's musical.
United Shades of America CNN - is a docuseries starring W. Kamau Bell.. a comedian and political provocateur .. In the series he explores topics and communities across America in order to try and understand the unique challenges they face.. Season 4 of the series just started but I have gone back and watched some of the other Seasons and this series in my opinion is very unique and very thought provoking.. Definitely a must see series
Season 4 Episode 1 started with Megachurches .. which definitely grabbed my attention because as we all know churches have expanded over the years in many ways..
The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley HBO 2019 - is a documentary film that is based on Elizabeth Holmes and her former company Theranos.. The series chronicles the Holmes's rise to fame and her eventual failure.. after two whistleblowers (Erika Cheung and Tyler Schultz) brought down her growing empire..
Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind HBO 2018 - is a documentary film that follows the life and career of comedian Robin Williams who committed suicide by hanging in 2014.. The documentary features interviews with many of the people who knew him best.. it also includes outtakes and clips from many of his routines.. I watched this documentary and have to say it made me cry.. he may have been a tortured soul.. but he will always be a beloved comedian who gave us so much to remember him by..
Saturday, May 4, 2019
New Movies
Breakthrough 2019 - is a drama movie based on the Christian book "The Impossible".. the true story of events written by Joyce Smith with Ginger Kolbaba.. The movie follows the heartbreaking story of Joyce Smith's 14 yr old son John who fell through an icy Missouri lake one winter morning and how as she and her family struggled ..as John lay lifeless for more than 60 minutes ..
Upon arriving at the hospital Joyce was not ready to give up on her son.. Holding on to her faith and strength cried out for God to save her son.. even when her son was in a coma his family held on to their faith .. The film is overwhelming, gripping .. and thought provoking.. Watching the film was gut wrenching but completely worth it.... Loved It.. I was crying like a baby seeing how the community came together for this young boy and his family... Really a must see film..
Little 2019 - is a comedy film in which a overly aggressive take charge tech mogul named Jordan (Regina Hall) .. Who torments on a daily basis her employees including her assistant April .. is magically transformed into a younger teenage version of herself (Marsai Martin) .... leaving Jordan no choice but to rely on her assistant more than ever.. during which Jordan begins change her ways learning how important having friends truly is.. The movie is entertaining.. I really enjoyed it.. Movie Trailer
A Dog's Journey 2019 - is the sequel family comedy-drama film to the 2017 film "A Dog's Purpose".. based on the 2012 book by the same name by W. Bruce Cameron..
I have to first say this is a terrific sequel film.. finding myself crying more than once during the film..
In the film Bailey is told at the end of his life by Ethan (Dennis Quaid) that he should protect Ethan's grand-daughter C.J. so now Bailey has found a new purpose.. to take care of C.J. to protect C.J. and keep her safe.. Amazing film .. and truly best described as some friendships transcend a lifetimes.. Definitely A Must See Film for the Whole Family Movie Trailer
I have to say one more thing.. I can't even imagine losing my little dog Pepper after all he has been with me through so much .. but I know that it will come someday.. and I know when that day comes it will surely break my heart and crush my soul..
The Best of Enemies 2019 - is a drama film based on the book "The Best of Enemies: Race and Redemption in the New South" by Osha Gray Davidson.. The film focuses on the true story of the unlikely rivalry between outspoken civil rights activist Ann Atwater (Taraji P Henson) in Durham North Carolina and the local Ku Klux Klan leader C. P. Ellis (Sam Rockwell).. The two battled for a decade until the racially charged summer of 1971.. when the two agreed to co chair a two week community meeting to deal with the N.C. school desegregation decree that was court ordered.. in which the debate and turmoil battle impacted both of their lives.. The film was poignant, touching, insightful and gut wrenching .. As well as truly gripping from start to finish.. and a glimpse into the history of American racism.. Movie Trailer
Wine Country 2019 Netflix - is a comedy film produced and directed by Amy Poehler.. who also stars in the film along with Maya Rudolph, Tina Fey, Rachel Dratch, Ana Gasteyer, Paula Pell and Emily Spivey.. The film follows a group of six middle aged women who go on a weekend trip to celebrate a 50th birthday.. in California wine country.. The film is charming and entertaining.. but much tamer than I expected from Poehler and Fey..
Stay Tuned More Films coming..
Breakthrough 2019 - is a drama movie based on the Christian book "The Impossible".. the true story of events written by Joyce Smith with Ginger Kolbaba.. The movie follows the heartbreaking story of Joyce Smith's 14 yr old son John who fell through an icy Missouri lake one winter morning and how as she and her family struggled ..as John lay lifeless for more than 60 minutes ..
Upon arriving at the hospital Joyce was not ready to give up on her son.. Holding on to her faith and strength cried out for God to save her son.. even when her son was in a coma his family held on to their faith .. The film is overwhelming, gripping .. and thought provoking.. Watching the film was gut wrenching but completely worth it.... Loved It.. I was crying like a baby seeing how the community came together for this young boy and his family... Really a must see film..
Little 2019 - is a comedy film in which a overly aggressive take charge tech mogul named Jordan (Regina Hall) .. Who torments on a daily basis her employees including her assistant April .. is magically transformed into a younger teenage version of herself (Marsai Martin) .... leaving Jordan no choice but to rely on her assistant more than ever.. during which Jordan begins change her ways learning how important having friends truly is.. The movie is entertaining.. I really enjoyed it.. Movie Trailer
A Dog's Journey 2019 - is the sequel family comedy-drama film to the 2017 film "A Dog's Purpose".. based on the 2012 book by the same name by W. Bruce Cameron..
I have to first say this is a terrific sequel film.. finding myself crying more than once during the film..
In the film Bailey is told at the end of his life by Ethan (Dennis Quaid) that he should protect Ethan's grand-daughter C.J. so now Bailey has found a new purpose.. to take care of C.J. to protect C.J. and keep her safe.. Amazing film .. and truly best described as some friendships transcend a lifetimes.. Definitely A Must See Film for the Whole Family Movie Trailer
I have to say one more thing.. I can't even imagine losing my little dog Pepper after all he has been with me through so much .. but I know that it will come someday.. and I know when that day comes it will surely break my heart and crush my soul..
The Best of Enemies 2019 - is a drama film based on the book "The Best of Enemies: Race and Redemption in the New South" by Osha Gray Davidson.. The film focuses on the true story of the unlikely rivalry between outspoken civil rights activist Ann Atwater (Taraji P Henson) in Durham North Carolina and the local Ku Klux Klan leader C. P. Ellis (Sam Rockwell).. The two battled for a decade until the racially charged summer of 1971.. when the two agreed to co chair a two week community meeting to deal with the N.C. school desegregation decree that was court ordered.. in which the debate and turmoil battle impacted both of their lives.. The film was poignant, touching, insightful and gut wrenching .. As well as truly gripping from start to finish.. and a glimpse into the history of American racism.. Movie Trailer
Wine Country 2019 Netflix - is a comedy film produced and directed by Amy Poehler.. who also stars in the film along with Maya Rudolph, Tina Fey, Rachel Dratch, Ana Gasteyer, Paula Pell and Emily Spivey.. The film follows a group of six middle aged women who go on a weekend trip to celebrate a 50th birthday.. in California wine country.. The film is charming and entertaining.. but much tamer than I expected from Poehler and Fey..
Stay Tuned More Films coming..
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