The only thing I hated to like is that's pretty clear some kiddo is going to screw things up next episode...
The rest of it, I'd say: painfully obvious. Just the good ol' cliff-hanger without many surprises.
An amazing western!
I really loved the real time aspect here, a pacing intertwined with the great soundtrack by Dimitri Tiomkin. Talking about that, what a great theme song led by Tex Ritter's powerful voice!
The cinematography is great, the acting too... everything put together just makes a damn good movie.
A lot of people talk about the final clash, as anticlimax and all,
But I guess the the main message remains on one of the last shots.
I believe this to be, sadly, the most lukewarm episode of the series. It's a pity, for we all expected a real grand finale.
I don't withdraw my overall feeling, though: this is some good TV. Susanne Bier did a great job directing this!
The cinematography quality is beyond the vast majority of series, the acting by Hiddleston and Laurie while sometimes nothing spectacular, never disappoints.
The fourth episode was the peak, for me - and it made me hope for the whole show keep it up.
Anyway, it is worthwhile.
I didn't understand all of the disappointment some people had with this episode. You guys must really hate Trainspotting.
Wasn't the best, but still, nice insights about human frailties. I still hold this series on a high note!
Nice wrap up. Didn't care much for the whole "oh, finally lots of zombies" that some people have been missing so much. For me, the 6 episodes were really tight, the best one being epi 5 and this one keeping up with the pace built on the former. Strand has everything to be a fan favorite.
Reaching the end, I'll say this one last thing: I won't ever understand why so much bashing towards this great show. It's drama with zombies, for brains sake! No Rick, no Daryl, but The Walking Dead just the same.
This one has sure raised the bar! Matt Ryan is great as Constantine and yes, I've missed him. I hope this sends the whole #SaveConstantine campaign sky high!
I wasn't thinking that bringing Sara back was a lousy thing to do, because the future was all set: she'll be White Canary in the upcoming Legends of Tomorrow. With that in mind, man, what a great opportunity to bring Constantine here! Such a nice way to make the Pit being used but not without consequences and not without effort being made to solve the issues.
As a bonus, the soundtrack paid its respects to Constantine dead (but not so, I hope, I still do!) series. That harpsichord does ring a bell!
Still on the Sara thing, though, this storyline came on the expense of Laurel's. She once again became reckless in such an annoying way... I have to say, overtly admitting it for the first time, that I never dig Laurel. And since she became more confident as Black Canary, she turned kinda OK, but now it's like a regression and one that doesn't seem for any good if not being the conductor for Sara's comeback ceremony.
I kinda hope that she gets a good storyline this season, and not only the wimpy one all over again.
Anyway, that episode got me more excited with Arrow than I've been for a while.
EDIT: I need to say, though,
So easy to beat whatever wouldn't give away Sara's soul easily, eh, mates?
I don't know... 8 episodes in and all I can say is that I expected more (so much more) than what this show got me.
It is too regular a show to bear that brand, I'd say. How many others case-a-week do we have floating around, right?
Some very quick thoughts:
All in all, it's Melissa Benoist who keeps getting this show together.
Anxious to understand more about Henshaw, though... I believe we've just seen a Super Cyborg skill on that episode.
Best episode of the season so far. It's nice being able to see the backgrounds of TWD. And Daniel Salazar, man! What a character, really great acting here. I definitely bought the idea of this spinoff!
I don't know if this can get any worse.
The dialogues not even by a longshot get close to Garth Ennis',
Cassidy is totally dumbed down (he is silly, but not like on this) and Tulip is just annoying.
JC himself is quite unintelligent in comparison to the source material.
What a sad thing it is to be liking the soundtrack and nothing else...
I'm speechless. This is perfection. The intensity, the pace, the details.
Chan-wook Park is a master of his art, making us suffer ever so gracefully, twitching us, twisting our sentiments, making us silent, until we get the blood-red feeling painted all over the piece.
We absorb, then we endure.
Maybe the message here is that graphic or not, all is violence.
Human attention. Our focus.
It just doesn't sit still in one place for the whole time as we often desire.
Some people said that the editing, the camera, some other technical stuff didn't work that well on JUNUN.
I think that's just a document of our perception slipping over and over again, shifting to different spots, people, instruments, colors.
The connection, of course, was there all along:
Music.
It IS a good movie... and it was there for the sake of making amazing songs.
Maybe I can say just this: my favorite record of 2015, so far, is a film.
It's not amazing, but still fairly enjoyable.
It was the second time I've watched it and this time I tried to analyze it a bit more. The antagonist here has a dark and heavy background, straight out of a twisted mind, but this isn't very well represented in his hiding days... so that's definitely a bummer.
Edward Robinson may not be at his best, but I still enjoyed seeing him on-screen.
And a lot of times, we can just sit back and appreciate the fair amount of great shots, the light, the composition... very good B&W photography.
All in all, I like it. And I'd watch it again.
I'm half disappointed, half optimistic. All in all, I'd say the first half of the season openers went down better. As for the second half, I tend to get more of the disappointment part.
The FX weren't that good and I was way happier with the scenes that demanded less graphic demonstrations of powers (the fire in the meeting scene was plain awful and the Katana Girl CGIs not that good either). By the way, this last storyline with the whole in/off-game ability got really in and off the main storyline, so it's in my opinion quite a race to make it interesting together with the bigger picture.
The direction seems better, though. As well as the photography. We get to see some good shots, here (even though some of them were partially computer rendered). As for the acting, well, not many complaints except for ONE: Joanne Collins isn't just a bad character with a bad attitude. It's one badly portraied, it tends to make me wanna shut down the episode whenever she's on screen. I hope this gets better, even more for the nonsense killing spree that the couple started... In the beginning it's easier to buy the idea, because they are mostly hate crimes, but whenever they get the chance to run away from the ashes of Primatech, it's like this excuse just doesn't have any depth.
OK, we get the duality that the couple represent with the coldblooded aspect more overt with Joanne than with Colin. But, even so. They kill whatever gets their way and it kinda makes me feel the same way I was with some characters like Suresh, on the last portrait of Heroes scenario, murdering people and eventually getting away with it. In the former portrayal, we had an ill script and poor directing most of the time, but here on Reborn it sounds just like a bad choice to explain the characters intentions (ok, poor writing them, but it focus on these two - for now).
In the overall, I've not given up. But I did not give up for the whole poorly executed last seasons of Heroes... Maybe I'm just a hopeless optimistic, after all. And I'm giving a shot for the redemption of the Collins, as well as the connection for Miko/Ren's storyline. For now, a light 6 to a decent 5.
Didn't dig as much as usual from the storyline, but am I crazy OR I did catch a Wes Anderson homage here? Loved that!
I feel that I didn't care for the storyline as much as I should have. Still, it's necessary to indicate that it IS getting together, finally. Well, it's a small season...
But my god, Eva Green nails it so damn hard. What an amazing actress!
Rory's one to admire, as well... specially with the difference perceived when he is portraying Dracula. Very nice job!
All in all, what makes me keep coming back for PD is the acting (and, not as much on this episode, but even so) the great photography.
As I can acknowledge the beautiful cinematography throughout the film, I still fail relating to it.
Maybe I'm just too far away (both in time and feeling) from what the folks there went through, with the miners 84-85 strike.
Not that I'm unable to empathize, but it'd possibly have been more meaningful if I was more connected to the events - the deal is, the movie failed to connect me.
Jóhann Jóhannsson's soundtrack, though, is a gem.
I can and I will experience that again. I can't say the same for the movie.
Well, maybe it's just me, kicking the hornet's nest and all, but it doesn't appeal that much for me. I do understand the cult status it got, though. I myself have seen it as a child and a lot of images got stuck on my head and that's my main point for checking it out again. The final 20 min or so concentrates a lot of decent camerawork, before the last moments they're more scattered through the scenes.
Being a low-budget flick and having in mind the gore it intended, I get its flare.
After this rewatching thing, gonna do it right and head to the latter movies, for everything I remember more vividly about Evil Dead, from my childhood, came from the other two.
If you're afraid you won't like it, give it a try for at least the first 10 minutes or so. The outta nowhere (well... they WERE at a graveyard) zombie appearance is great, I like the soundtrack most of the times and the escape sequence was pretty legit for me... Nothing like "oh! I happen to know how to hot-wire a car" etc.
Barbra's meltdown, while totally comprehensible, doesn't look convincing (from an acting point of view)... And, OK, storyboard-wise, I believe the previous rush of adrenaline settled down too quickly: she goes from "running for my life", even finding shelter and tools for this purpose, to "cuckoo semi-catatonic" behavior... I don't know, it just doesn't sell.
A lot of differences from what we have today, but many aspects of the zombie portrayals should make the whole fandom pay respects to this piece. Technically, it's well shot, considering the low-budget and the sense of immediacy that fits the idea.
I became fond of some shadow/light usage in many parts of the movie... Of course, being a black and white flick, that's nothing else than necessary to make it a good cinematography.
Barbra and Harry really stressed me most of the time, though. I think they were poor additions to the cast and that sure helped me downgrade the film. Probably, I'm being too harsh here, since Harry was made to be a prick.
Nonetheless, I am part of the zombie fandom, and there are scenes here that make it worth. From the start and throughout the movie, there are shots that while stills, would definitely make great photographs, but not only in that way: the truck scene is amazing, for the same reason as the first 10 minutes. It seems downright real. There's no sheriff here, no criminal part-time hunter, there are just people trying to get out of this nightmare. Romero's intension wasn't solely based on gut-wrenching horror, though, and we get also a depiction of some aspects on society back then (and why not, still today). The final scene, back then, was a damn shock... today, we kind of knew what was about to happen and that's a sad reality to describe, for I've come to that conclusion based on prejudices that we get on our own time.
For all of that, I'd say "Night of the Living Dead" still deserves all the praise it got. It plays with the horror genre and does it in a way that achieves enough to have our forgivennes by its mistakes.
When I first watched Supergirl, back when the Pilot leaked, I was happy with the whole idea and getting my hopes up for it to not become so heavy on the relationship thing... I've praised the episode back then on that aspect, for it ditched Winn really fast (and instead of becoming a pain, he just settled down and helped) and James became somehow a big brother/counselor, although with some superficial sparks between them. But it wasn't the focus and I was happy to perceive this new series as something other than "romantic comedy + superpowers".
The 3rd episode kinda of made me fear that this might happen.
The dynamics around that matter, specially the tension and the cliché competition between James and Winn, are really dispensable and doesn't get Supergirl any further on the project of being something different than tween friendly superhero television.
I really wish I'm wrong, though.
And, still important to point out, how the hell Winn got hold of such "state of the art" tech?
And how did he manage to "rent" that space? I mean: I know that it's a spot no one wants to be in, as he told, but that's it? You just go there, set a whole Arrow-like base and no one will ask you why? And it's OK for the building security that a lot of people enter such a place, some that aren't even workers on there? I know a lot of journalists and man, they'd be so glad to have as much money as this guy appears to have.
Aside those 2 main bummers, the episode was a bit fun. I'm still hopeful.
Even with the bad sync when you pay attention to the music playing on Cat's party vs. the way those people are dancing. Waltz together with a synthpop-ish Avicii is what, a new trend?
Make no mistake!
This was, as far as I can remember, what episodes before a season finale are supposed to be: a build-up.
I wouldn't say it excels on that task, though, for I've been hoping to see more of the Alfred's "pagan affair" results on his mind (but, not as much on his faith, Alfred's changed and that can be seen on next and final episode's teaser)... but it's fair to say it achieves the minimum requirements.
Curious to see how it's going to work Alfred & Aelswith's relationship with Uhtred & Iseult from now on...
Not the best, but not the worst, for sure. It's difficult to surpass what was achieved by the last episode. On this one, I've sensed we suffered a bit when it comes to the story's pace, but we get a turn of events by the end that is as good a cliff-hanger as any.
If you weren't so sure about the series for the pilot, please, check this one out. A lot of clues being chased down and leaving us with bits of horror everywhere! The suspense, the humour, everything works here. Don't think about the quality here, it's 1994, and as I've been saying: definitely not the focus.
I'd give up American Horror Story for this anytime!
I know that on this pilot we don't get to see much, but the whole feel promised me more than any graphic feature on AHS.
It's not beautiful, but it didn't appear to pursue that. It was like some weird tale that would fit inside Silent Hill canon... I hope the other episodes get even better.
I was no less than happily surprised with this one... It's been some good minutes after I've seen it and I'm still thinking about it! It's worth mentioning that Bujalski's option for old cameras fits perfectly the constant underlying feel that the movie beams towards the viewers... I'll definitely check this out again.
Silence. Patience. Empathy.
Three exercises for everyone's everyday life.
In order to not let fear or hatred take over ourselves, this documentary was a fair reminder.
Moving away from petty definitions, there are universes within everyone.
Except from the scenarios, specially on "The Wurdalak", the first two tales haven't done much for me... very obvious, no help from the acting nor the dubbing... as for "The Drop of Water", it sure keeps up with the "best for last" saying.
I was hoping for the second one to be better (hey! Vampires!), but the last one surprised me enough to save the whole experience. I'll definitely check some other Mario Bava's out.
Oh, my, finally an episode that makes me sau THIS WAS GOOOOD...
For me, that episode was just the same as Arrow's Haunted: redemption.
There, we got Constantine helping Team Arrow to make amends and achieving the great deal that is having an interesting meaning within Oliver's flashbacks.
Here, we got back our Harrison Wells (Tom Cavanagh, baby!)... Sort of. But he's badass, he's Tom and that's great!
I need to say this once again: Spivot! I love the geeky dinamics with Barry. She's like Felicity to me when I used to compare her with Laurel, because I end up doing pretty much the same with Spivot and Iris.
Well, episodes like this one here (and Haunted in the other city you all know about) are the ones that make me pay a new visit every week.
"Her fiancé died because of him"
"Oh..."
leaves the room
Man, I didn't even remember when was the last time I LOL'd with The Flash!!!
And (finally) Vibe, Hawkgirl, a bit more Zoom...
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ out of 10.
I have to say: I'm not a fan. Tried AHS the first time it came by, tried again with its sophomore season and even saw some of Coven... But all of the times something just seemed off.
When I heard about this new one, I thought to myself: why not? The hotel thing seems cool (The Shining nostalgia, maybe?) and well, curiosity got me for Lady Gaga's here.
Reaching the end of this first check-in, some things keep happening since the first season, one being (and I always say this) the amazing intro. Every time, they do it splendidly. The second, the constant spinning of plates when it comes to great shots and useless ones.
Also, shouldn't forget to point out: nice job with the soundtrack. That made the whole episode more interesting.
I'll probably come back, albeit not like a hardcore fan would. But as I look back, I can see that my relationship with AHS is close to being able to checkout anytime I want, but never actually leave.
Joanne... Such a pain every time she appears. We've seen no character development, instead we just get the info that she lost a child, put the blame on EVOs and then decided (along with Luke, I know) to go on this killing spree... With a smile on her face! She finds funny to remember the way they killed EVOs, she makes it look like she won the lottery for finding a so called hit list to kill more and more... I mean, at least they're trying (very poorly, but even so) with Luke to show some conflict.
Joanne's definitely one of the things that turn me off with this series. As a fellow said in Spanish before me, I feel like this is just a promise that I wanna keep (and maybe I'll be rewarded, but I don't think I will).
SPOILER EDIT: no empathy at all for Luke's situation; the script didn't help him to build it so far. And the show that had so much potential with the prequel pisses me off now even with the tiny mistakes (Miko's double in the fighting scenes and her noticeable different builds). Finally, what a mess of storylines... Too much of not enough. We've been there before... The focus should've been on the Epic storyline.
