TV
Lost Women of Alaska
There is a lot of things that happen in the United States that we don't know about. This is one of those things unless you are part of that community. This documentary tells a crazy story that is so sad.
Mystery
Movies
Now You See Me
giving the secrets away made us feel like we were ahead of the investigation. However, as the movie goes on, you still have the feeling that you are watching a magic show trying to figure out how the next trick is done. It doesn't take away from the movie at all.
Movies
The Order (2003)
Part of it is the cast. You have the rest of the main three from A Knight's Tale which is one of my favorite movies. I firmly believe that because of their time on the movie, you can see the chemistry in their friendship and love in this movie.
Movies
Woman of the Hour
This is Anna Kendrick's first directing piece and that is the best part of this movie. The camera angles and shot are very well done. The pacing is great bouncing back and forth between current and past/future events. All really well done.
TV
Silo
I thought the show was incredible, with a gripping mystery, rich character arcs, and a fantastic cast. Rebecca Ferguson was outstanding, and Steve Zahn delivered an underappreciated, award-worthy performance. My wife and I were completely invested, and it was well worth the time.
Movies
The Woman in Cabin 10
The story also highly predictable. From the git go, the breadcrumbs are laid in front of you like bread loafs. From the gaslighting to the overall plot, it is one of the most predictable stories ever. Especially when you see the mad sprint the movie takes. 1.5 hours of running through the story.
Movies
Highest 2 Lowest
The musicality of this movie is good. My favorite scene is when Denzel and the kidnapper have this educational rap battle. It reminds me of the fluidity on Transformed and how there is a rhythm to the spoken word, not just the rhyme.
Movies
Memento
I don't know how to even start this. This is my LEAST favorite Christopher Nolan film and I don't know why people love it so much. Was that acting good? For sure. Was the movie good? Meh.
Horror
Weapons
I am about 10 days removed from this movie and I couldn't tell you what stands out other than the section of the story with Benedict Wong. He is probably one of the better players in this movie. Him and Josh Brolin. I could take or leave everyone else, especially the clown/witch lady.
TV
The Expanse
I tried. I tried to watch this show and I just couldn't finish it. I have been watching this for a couple of years and the only way I kept moving forward was because I didn't want to watch the same show in a press as the TV was running in the background.
Movies
Black Bag
Michael Fassbender is at it again with a stellar performance taking most of the rest of the cast to school. That makes it sound like they did bad, they didn't, but Fassbender is just excellent. Cate Blanchett is also superb in her performance.
Movies
Juror #2
the acting is superb. I recently was on jury duty myself and can tell you that the reasons that people try to get out of jury duty is crazy. There is also that idea of not trusting anyone and people who are against the grain and see things the other way.