I watched “The King” this morning and I really liked the movie sans the graphic parts. You can show brutality without showing it on the screen. Short rant. Left turn. What I liked about Timothee Chalamet’s performance is how quiet it was in much of the film and how his reflectiveness was shown through his facial expressions – at times I felt…[Read more]

I fell for Adam Driver after his performance in “Paterson”. Paterson was your ordinary working class guy going about his same old same daily routine. Driver played him to perfection. I haven’t seen “Marriage Story” but I’m hoping when I do that I can cheer his performance on to Oscar gold!

I watched “Dolemite Is My Name” this morning on Netflix. What a hoot! I actually enjoyed it and laughed out loud a few times. Eddie Murphy was excellent – I’m not saying Oscar excellent although it wouldn’t bother me if he got an Oscar nom. But he won’t. It’s a comedic performance, voters probably won’t take time to watch it, and he’s Eddie…[Read more]

Season Three of “The Deuce” was interesting – I struggled with it’s pace at times, but there were so many beautiful touches and scenes that made the final season worth it. The conversation between Melissa and her father, Candy in her Emmy worthy recount of how she felt betrayed by her father who was supposed to be her protector, the quick demise…[Read more]

I’ve always enjoyed the “Roseanne” Halloween episodes. The title says this might have an Halloween spin, but the synopsis says no. I hope it does.

10/10 – “Western Stars” by Bruce Springsteen

Sometimes I wish the Oscars would award outstanding performances instead of one actor in each of the four acting categories. Both Rourke and Penn deserved Oscars for their performances in “The Wrestler” and “Milk.” Just like Hunter and Bassett for “The Piano” and “What’s Love Got to Do with It”. Just like Burstyn and Mason and Streisand for…[Read more]

Maggie Gyllenhaal for “The Deuce”. Her performance in last week’s episode when she obviously was talking about her father was piercing. She will get overlooked, just like the series, but if I could vote she would be first on my ballot.

The first time I watched “The Laundromat” I didn’t care for Streep’s performance at all – I didn’t really like the character and I thought she was trying to hard. But I watched the movie again last night and I actually agree with what you wrote about her performance. But wouldn’t it be lead, not supporting? Just wondering. I would have no…[Read more]

I watched “The Laundromat” this morning. The story had potential but Soderbergh didn’t know how to tell it. What was up with Gary Oldman and Antonio Banderas’ characters? The opening had me scratching my head with their roles as explainers.

Since it’s on Netflix, I may watch it again for Meryl. I usually find her really good or great in her…[Read more]

When my sister and I saw “Downton Abbey” on Tuesday evening, the trailer for “Bombshell” was shown. We both looked at each other with what? – it’s pretty much three blondes together on an elevator feeling uncomfortable. I can’t wait to see it.

Spoiler (I can’t really share my thoughts without adding this)

“You won’t forget me, will you?
Promise you won’t.”

And the screen goes dark for a minute and then the words pop on the screen saying Judy Garland died at 47.

Hit me in the gut. And I knew how the movie was going to end, but after singing “Rainbow” which was a beautiful scene, as…[Read more]

I agree. I could have watched this movie for another two hours. I also agree that Robert James Collier and Maggie Smith deserve award nomination recognition – I really like Barrow’s short storyline and the Dowager Countess’ last scene. My sister and I both teared up. I hope there is another movie, but another season of 10 episodes would be…[Read more]

I finally got to see “Downton Abbey” as I was waiting to go with my sister. I didn’t like it… I LOVED IT! It just felt so good to be a part of these characters again that I so enjoy! I really, really enjoyed it – I hope there is a DA2!!

The Queen’s Justice! I not only loved Headey’s dungeon scene as Cersei gets revenge for her daughter’s murder, but Diana Rigg was equally as strong in Olenna’s confession and pre-death scene. One of my favorite “Game of Thrones” episodes.

I hope Emmy finally finds its way into Lena’s hands – better late than never.

Spoilers!

So as a huge fan of Veronica Mars, I can happily say that I enjoyed most of season four. Highlights included the Weevil-Veronica storyline, especially the last scene between the two when their eyes expressed all the pain of where their relationship had ended up. I wasn’t a fan of the Logan and Veronica romance, but as the season…[Read more]

I just finished episode 5 of Veronica Mars. I went from liking to loving this new season.

I just finished episode 3 – I like it, but don’t love it. I was never a fan of Logan and Veronica together as I wanted her to make it with Piz which doesn’t help me with season 4.

More Wallace and Weevil please? Episode 4 up next.

Well, I voted for Lena Headey not because she gave the best performance this year (I think both Garner and Williams were better). I think she should have already won an Emmy or two for how she played Cersi. I’m also a hypocrite because I hate when awards are given for career or makeups because the person was overlooked in the past. But, I just…[Read more]

I was going to start watching this morning but then I heard the Hulu started streaming “Veronica Mars” season four early so it overruled “Queer Eye.”

“A long time ago, we used to be friends” by Chrissie Hynde – me like!