Just recently getting into the "Non-WWE" wrestling scene is a fun ride. This card was absolutely loaded! Each match had guys from WWE, TNA, AEW, and obviously NJPW. It was a bunch of fun to see Moxley become the first person to hold all three of the major belts in wrestling. For $20, I am incredibly happen to have spent my Friday night watching this excellent event.
Best Match: Naito vs Moxley
Rating: 4/5 - 85% - Would Recommend
Another Gyllenhaal thriller, this time in the crime/horror side of things. Firstly, Gyllenhaal is absolutely superb in this role. He is a nut case, captivating, and truly nails a personality unique to this character. While this movie will not work for everyone (it is really grimy and tense), those that it works for will likely love it!
Rating: 4.5/5 - 90% - Highly Recommend
Blumhouse horror is a weird brand, especially when it comes out in January/February (in this case a SWIMMING movie in January). They are often derivative of some horror trope, usually PG-13 to bring kids to the movie theater, and spotty execution. "M3GAN" was one of the rare good examples in 2023, but that still was PG-13 and a Chucky derivative. "Night Swim" was not good. The production quality is what we have come to expect from Blumhouse, but this plot/concept is just nonsense. Long story short, it is just a very bland horror film that will only appeal to people with a very limited horror palate. Happy to have only streamed it for "free" on Peacock.
Rating: 1/5 - 55% - Skip
Not the grandest Sci-Fi thriller or time loop film, but it is really solid at both. It has been a long while since I originally saw this one (my guess is more than a decade ago when it came out), which really made it feel like a first watch in many regards. I enjoyed it. If you like these sorts of thrillers you should really check this one out!
Rating: 3.5/5 - 80% - Would Recommend
This one is a classic! I will happily watch this one many more time. The quotes, the vibes, the memories. Nostalgia will forever kick very hard with this one for me!
Rating: 4.5/5 - 90% - Highly Recommend
I went in knowing this would be bad. The concept is awful in a beautiful way, and that is basically the extent of it. The cover says "What more do you want?" and the answer is a slightly higher budget. Some decent effects could have gone a long way, but this is pretty bottom of the barrel of the "so bad its good" genre. This is basically so bad its bad, even if there is some room to be worse.
Rating: 0.5/5 - 20% - Hard Skip
This is a weird movie. There are aspects that are so cheesy its painful, but the next moment I love it. It will be difficult to recommend, but I also want to talk about this one with everyone. It is in the same vein as "Warm Bodies", and there are parts of it I like more and less. If you have Peacock, check this out!
Rating: 3/5 - 75% - Worth Watching
One of the best wrestling related documentaries/spin-offs I have seen! The story is recent, informative, heartfelt. This is easily of the best ones to show to non-wrestling fans to learn about Windham Rotunda the person. With this being said, the cliffhanger at the end reveals the best part of this documentary and will certainly appease wrestling fans all over!
Rating: 4.5/5 - 90% - Highly Recommend
This has all the makings of a compelling film, but it was flat in nearly every regard. The plot was not bad, but shallow. The humor was not bad, but unfunny. The acting was not bad, but not enough to make the plot seem better than it was. There is certainly much worse stuff out there, but this one was not good.
Rating: 1/5 - 55% - Skip
Typically, I am not the biggest fan of Quentin Tarantino films as I am always below the public reception. However, there are a couple exceptions and this is likely one of them. I really enjoyed this romp. Brutal, well told, darkly hilarious. I will certainly be watching this one again.
Rating: 4/5 - 85% - Would Recommend
What. A. Night.
While between nights 1 and 2 there is a top tier WrestleMania of all time if they did a top 9-10 matches in a single night, this is still a damn great one! Fluff aside, this will be a WrestleMania that’s hard to forget.
Roman’s reign was great, but I’m genuinely ecstatic we got so many title changes over the last two days. There were quite a few highlights and I can’t wait to see where all of these storylines go next!
Best Match: Rhodes vs Reigns
Rating: 4.5/5 - 90% - Highly Recommend
Nice afternoon of wrestling! Not the best NXT PPV, nor will it compare to tonight’s card, but it was it was solid. Rare occurrence of the main title not being the main event AND the main event not having a belt attached. It was the right call as the main event was the best of the card!
Best Match: Williams vs Hayes
Rating: 3.5/5 - 80% - Would Recommend
Quality night one of WrestleMania! Glad to see some title changes. And with that main event, Cody will be winning tomorrow!
Upon a bit more reflection, this card was predictable (in a good way) and had little surprises (one small surprise aside). Hoping for a bit more shock value tomorrow, even if that didn’t retract from today’s score considering everything was handled really well. One of the cons of having a two night ordeal is that there is some delayed gratification in storylines and really the two day event needs to be taken in its totality.
Best Match: Reigns/Rock vs Rhodes/Rollins
Rating: 4/5 - 85% - Would Recommend
I love this darn show and I have no idea a 4th season wasn't coming! It is raunchy. The style is quirky. The cameos are great. The music is obviously solid. The plot is just enough. With only a 15 hour runtime, I will surely binge this one many more times in the future. If you like raunchy humor then this should be a must see show. The only reason this show is not a higher average is because the second season was pretty average. The first and third were incredible.
Average Season Review: 8.5/10
Recommendation: Must See (For Raunchy Comedy Fans)
Maybe I am a bit biased because I love wrestling, but this one was awesome and I am sad it got cancelled! The show had a vibe similar to Friday Night Lights (which is one of my all time favorites). A plot that could appeal to anyone, I truly think this one is worth at least checking out...just be prepared it is sad it one got two seasons.
Average Season Review: 8.25/10
Recommendation: At Least Give it a Whirl (For Sport Drama Fans)
Easily one of the better MCU shows that have come out! While I did not necessarily love it, I did like it way more than expected given I have never been the biggest Thor/Loki fan. It may be temporarily "Ended", but I could see them renewing this one at some point down the road to get another season out of it.
Average Season Review: 8/10
Recommendation: At Least Give it a Whirl (For Superhero Fans)
This is American Letterkenny through and through and feels like Parks and Rec. I am very disappointed this one got cancelled, because this is a comfort sitcom if I had ever seen one. Was it original? No. But is quality content to chuckle at and pass time. Also, being based in Ohio helped sway be a bit more to hitting any bias I may have.
Average Season Review: 8/10
Recommendation: At Least Give it a Whirl (For Workplace Comedy Fans)
I was surprised that this was picked up for a second season. The first stood alone on its own incredibly well and the plot did not help itself to span multiple seasons. The second was a notable step backwards, but it was still decent. This one is short enough that you really should check it out if it sounds remotely interesting!
Average Season Review: 8/10
Recommendation: At Least Give it a Whirl (For Mental Thriller Fans)
For being a kids show, this was a blast. It was short and sweet, where each season is a fun little adventure. If you are a fan of Sonic at all, then this is easily worth checking out! Did I enjoy it as much as the two most recent live action films? Nope, but it stands alone pretty successfully.
Average Season Review: 7.83/10
Recommendation: At Least Give it a Whirl (For Sonic Fans)
The first season of this show was a blast and then the second really dragged. Being a seasonal show with a different cast in each, I am not totally surprised that the second season did poorly enough to get cancelled. Likely should have been a one and done type of show, but Freeform will always try to milk any penny they can out of an IP.
Average Season Review: 7.75/10
Recommendation: Watch If You Need Content (For High School Thriller Fans)
This is one of the shows that I know my bias hits towards a bit. I really like post apocalyptic content (especially zombies), so this one was a continual build over the two seasons. However, the more mainstream post apocalyptic content will make this seem slow and difficult for many to latch onto. If you are into the genre, check it out if you need content. If you don't enjoy it, this one won't sway you.
Average Season Review: 7.75/10
Recommendation: Watch If You Need Content (For Post Apocalyptic Fans)
This is far from the greatest sitcom ever, but it was a damn easy watch. Its about wrestling, but also politics. It is a sitcom, but its also a documentary(-ish). There may not be much here to love, but there is almost nothing to dislike. I am quite disappointed this was not renewed because I looked forward to watching this every week.
Average Season Review: 7.67/10
Recommendation: At Least Give it a Whirl (For NBC Sitcom Fans)
This was a weird one. Due to its format where every season is different, it is hard to depict the good and bad, while maintaining (or gaining) an audience. The Dark Ages season was awesome. The first season was an intriguing concept. The final season was quality but a big departure from the rest. Odds are, if you like satirical content, you will really like at least one of these seasons. Unfortunately, the preferred season will be different for everyone. Having just found this show during its fourth season is a bit disappointing because I would certainly enjoy much more.
Average Season Review: 7.63/10
Recommendation: Watch If You Need Content (For Satire Fans)
First season was a bunch of fun! The second season was a decent step backwards in regards to enjoyability and how they wrapped it up. I am disappointed this was not picked up for a third season because this type of show would be very easy to right the ship and keep rolling for many seasons.
Average Season Review: 7.5/10
Recommendation: Watch If You Need Content (For Whodunnit? Fans)
The aesthetic and plot of this show made for some easy viewing. It's biggest downfall is ultimately the first season was much better than the second. I think if they could have kept the quality of the first season up into the second, it may have latched onto enough of an audience to be renewed longer.
Average Season Review: 7.5/10
Recommendation: Watch If You Need Content (For HBO Comedy Fans)
Occasionally funny and occasionally fun, there is still a lot to be desired here. It is well made and will objectively appeal to many. Unfortunately, it is not something I will return to as I am not sure if it scratches any particular itch I have when I go to watch content.
Average Season Review: 7.25/10
Recommendation: Skip (For HBO Comedy Fans)
Is this bad? No. Is it worth watching? Maybe. It is nowhere near as good as the original. The first season was more enjoyable than the second. Maybe the nostalgia goggles wore off by the end of the long second season. With this being said, I am moderately upset this was cancelled, even if it was below average content.
Average Season Review: 6.75/10
Recommendation: Skip (For Sitcom Fans)
I have seen great reviews for this show, but I genuinely don't get it. I found it wildly unfunny and inconsistent. The production quality itself is fine, but the humor left a lot to be desired. If you connect with the culture you might find more enjoyment here than others.
Average Season Review: 6.25/10
Recommendation: Skip (For Cultural Comedy Fans)
Personally, not really a fan of anime. So when I am recommended this show as it is the "best show ever", I was skeptical. Firstly, because I already know it will not have that impact on me. Secondly, because that is a darn bold statement when so much great stuff is out there. I will report, this show was damn good. It is a very good introduction to anime, on top of being incredible for those that already love the genre. While this did not blow me away, it is comfortably up there with the original Avatar series as the best anime series that I have seen.
Average Season Review: 8.38/10
Recommendation: Must See (For Anime Fans)
I was a bit late to the party, but this was a fun and short watch. Despite the quality remaining consistently good, I do feel the first season was the best and third season the worst. I think they did a good job wrapping this show up before it jumped the shark. If you need some good chuckles, this one is easy to recommend even if there are "better" comedy based shows out there.
Average Season Review: 8/10
Recommendation: Watch if You Need Content (For HBO Comedy Fans)
