Theme- 10/10
Rewatchibility- 6.5/10
Acting- 9/10
Kinematography- 9/10
Time- 9/10
Total - 43.5/5 = 8.7
The one when we say farewell. There are very few sitcoms that get to come to natural conclusion and a true ending. There are even fewer shows in general that manage to have a satisfying series finale, which is deceptively difficult to achieve. Friends manages to pull that very well and it was a very big deal when it happened, possibly the last big TV moment of it's kind. Every character seems to have made it to a good conclusion to leave on with the exception to Joey. That may have been the justification for his spin-off. An easier way would've been for him to be cast in a major motion picture and was soon to become big star beyond Days of Our Lives. But even still, it's a satisfying end to a satisfying show.
Top 3 Episodes:
1. The Last One, Part 2
2. The One with the Late Thanksgiving
3. The One Where Joey Speaks French
Theme- 8/10
Rewatchibility- 2.5/10
Acting- 5/10
Kinematography- 7.5/10
Time- 3.5/10
Total - 26.5/5 = 5.3
That whimper into the finish line. Man oh man, who could predict that continuing a show that was already tenuously holding to the life of one character who leaves before the end, would be a bad idea. Charlie, the guy they spent the last quarter of last season gearing up to fill in Eric's position in the group, is killed off, Josh Meyers then is brought in as a replacement character, Randy, who has no flaws which makes him rather bland. Kelso was in the first four episodes before being written off and is replaced with Leo which is fine I guess. Jackie ends up with Fez... REALLY?! Going from Kelso to Hyde, I was fine with that and felt sorta natural. To continue to go through the guys in the group to pair Jackie up with is poor writing and Jackie/Fez felt very Rachel/Joey, forced and unnecessary. The finale is easily the best thing about this season and is a nice enough ending to the series as a whole. This is a bad and skippable season and if you want to just watch the finale after season 7, apart from the spoiler above I don't believe you need any other context from this season.
Top 3 Episodes:
1. That '70s Finale
2. Stone Cold Crazy
3. Long Away
Season Scores:
1 - 7.5 / 2 - 7.6 / 3 - 8 / 4 - 7.8 / 5 - 7.9 / 6 - 6 / 7 - 8.2 / 8 - 6.6 / 9 - 7.6 / 10 - 8.7
Average Total: 7.59
The one that's not for everyone. In pop culture, there is the saying you are either a Elvis fan or a Beatles fan. That statement was adapted in the late 90's to, you're either a Friends fan or a Seinfeld fan. Now I don't personally buy into neither ethos, I understand the logic behind it. There is a frame-of-mind compatibility when it comes to Friends. If you are looking for simple turn off your brain humor it'll work perfectly, whereas comedy with complexity and nuisance is what you're looking for, look elsewhere. in my opinion, is it the best show in the world? No. Is it even the best sitcom ever? No. But it's fun as hell and I do enjoy it very much.
Theme- 9/10
Rewatchibility- 9/10
Acting- 8.5/10
Kinematography- 10/10
Time- 8.5/10
Total - 45/5 = 9
A super solid movie entirely on its own. Granted, the third act is very MCU formulaic, the movie provides a unique look and style that hasn't been present thus far in the MCU. Made me crave for more martial arts action, perhaps some Bruce Lee or CT/HD will satiate that. Can't wait to see what's next for Shang-Chi.
Theme- 8.5/10
Rewatchibility- 9/10
Acting- 9/10
Kinematography- 8.5/10
Time- 9/10
Total - 44/5 = 8.8
"Death has come to your little town, Sheriff." So it begins... the long and splintered story that is 'Halloween'. What I loved about the first installment is the greatness of its simplicity. There is no motive, only evil; there are no rules, only chance; and there is no man, only monster. Laurie Strode is an excellent survivor girl, an evolution of the archetype in the right direction. She has the capacity to make smart choices, but as the fear increases the decision-making may be less effective. Donald Pleasence as Sam Loomis, a driving force and heart of the movie and franchise as a whole. It doesn't take a third of the movie to set the stage either, it just goes immediately and fills in blanks along the way while hoping you don't get left behind. That's not to say it's fast-paced as it is as methodical as Myers himself, but Carpenter is simply utilizing every single minute of his runtime efficiently. John Carpenter's original, in my estimation, is a cornerstone of horror movies and a fundamentally must-see film.
Theme- 9.5/10
Rewatchibility- 3/10
Acting- 5.5/10
Kinematography- 8.5/10
Time- 2.5/10
Total - 29/5 = 5.8
Up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane, it's.... an animation pioneer. There is a reason people who have seen these theatrical shorts, tout them so strongly. Visually, few animated pieces to this day compare to these shorts. They almost look like oil paintings come to life they are so beautiful. It's not without its flaws though. The visuals and the length hide the simple stories quite well in the Fleischer Studios shorts, the same can't be said for the remaining Famous Studios'. WWII propaganda plagued four of the episodes with some casual racism sprinkled on (Jungle Drums... Dear Lord). Lois' behavior really hindered me on some of the episodes. She was abhorrently selfish to the point of making the situation worse to advance her career because she knew Superman would save her. But when a story worked, it worked wonderfully and is recommended.
"Top" 3 Episodes:
1. Showdown
2. The Mad Scientist
3. Mechanical Monsters
Theme- 3/10
Rewatchibility- 3/10
Acting- 3/10
Kinematography- 3/10
Time- 6/10
Total - 18/5 = 3.6
Breaking News, it's less of the same fake MCU news. I do appreciate touching on Ross being appointed Secretary of State out of nowhere in Civil War and if this show had supplied more of this with the debated topics this "season" would have landed on the good scale for me.
Top 3 Episodes:
1. WHIH Newsfront Exclusive: President Ellis Discusses the Avengers
2. WHIH Newsfront: The Cost of Saving the World
3. WHIH Breaking News: Attack in Lagos
Theme- 3/10
Rewatchibility- 5/10
Acting- 8/10
Kinematography- 4/10
Time- 8/10
Total - 28/5 = 5.6
This just in, this is just okay. Nothing to write home about, it's there if you wanna watch.
Top 3 Episodes:
1. WHIH Exclusive: Scott Lang Interview
2. WHIH Newsfront Top Stories
3. WIRED Insider Interviews Darren Cross, CEO of Pym Technologies
Season Scores:
1 -8 / 2 -7.7 / 3 -7.4 / 4 -7.8 / 5 -7.3 / 6 -7.6 / 7 -6.7 / 8 -5.3
Average Total: 7.23
That great teen sitcom. Despite itself this show is a great watch. I do believe this show should have ended at season 6, with graduation ending season 5 leading into a 'season of self discovery' with the each member of the group discovering what they wanna do with the rest of there lives and have one final hoorah before going their separate ways as high school friends often do after graduation. Regardless, they seemingly were pot-committed run the show until it could literally no longer be 'That '70s Show'. The show did suffer a bit for that, especially the final season, but overall it's a fun time.
Theme- 8/10
Rewatchibility- 4/10
Acting- 7/10
Kinematography- 8.5/10
Time- 6/10
Total - 33.5/5 = 6.7
That not so last season. The realization that this show is being carried on too long is prevalent in this season. With Topher Grace no longer wanting to be on the show, building up his departure and Kutcher soon to follow suit, it's apparent the show should have just built to a series ending rather than try to continue to an eighth. I don't know if Fox had ordered season 7 & 8 together and Casey-Werner were put in an awkward position between Fox's order and Ashton/Topher's ambitions to continue a gutted show or everyone was simply looking for an easy meal ticket but the show has reached the point of unnecessity. They create a character, Charlie, to replace Eric. While Charlie is a likeable character, They simply bulrush him into that spot at the latter half of the season, which in hindsight, not a great investment in time. Nevertheless, I still enjoyed this season because everybody performs their roles well enough to accommodate the time spent watching it. But that doesn't mean I can't see the flaws of a once better show.
Top 3 Episodes:
1. Can't You Hear Me Knocking
2. 2120 So. Michigan Ave.
3. Till the Next Goodbye
Theme- 7/10
Rewatchibility- 5.5/10
Acting- 8/10
Kinematography- 9.5/10
Time- 8/10
Total - 38/5 = 7.6
The one where the end is near. You know I've discovered something while writing these comments. My favorite seasons are the ones that felt the most balanced across all the friends. We are also heading to a natural conclusion to the characters as well; Monica & Chandler well into marriage looking to start a family, Phoebe in a committed relationship, Joey maturing from as a person who can have more than short term flings, Ross & Rachel trying to have a separate lives while also and not allowing that to effect their child. Also I love that Paul Rudd, such endearing person.
Top 3 Episodes:
1. The One in Barbados, Part 2
2. The One with the Lottery
3. The One Where Emma Cries
Theme- 7/10
Rewatchibility- 6/10
Acting- 8.5/10
Kinematography- 9.5/10
Time- 8.5/10
Total - 39.5/5 = 7.9
The one with the consistency. While not the best season, in my opinion, it is episode to episode consistently good and that does stick out when I look back at the episodes. I will say that while given the fallout of Season 5's wedding, I understand the ramifications that came from it. However, a major problem I had with all of it is I simply never cared for Emily, not even a little bit. Happy to walk away from all of that going into the next season.
Top 3 episodes:
1. The One Where Everybody Finds Out
2. The One with All the Thanksgivings
3. The One with All the Resolutions
Theme- 8.5/10
Rewatchibility- 5.5/10
Acting- 7.5/10
Kinematography- 9/10
Time- 7.5/10
Total - 38/5 = 7.6
The One where Friends is finding it's groove. While still not their best season if you are in it and enjoying up to now you'll like the whole show as a whole. Apart from the Ross & Rachel saga, this season actually provides less memorable moments than the first season. But overall, it is ever so slightly better than it's predecessor.
Top 3 episodes:
1. The One with the Prom Video
2. The One Where Ross & Rachel... You Know
3. The One Where Heckles Dies
Theme- 9.5/10
Rewatchibility- 6.5/10
Acting- 9/10
Kinematography- 9/10
Time- 5.5/10
Total - 39.5/5 = 7.9
The one with the good start to a good show. They were still finding their footing as most sitcoms do in their first season. Advice for anyone on the fence about the show, if you watch season 1 and don't like it, don't bother with the rest as it only gets marginally better over time. The show gets finetuned rather than improved into further seasons and that's prevalent in the writing even as early as episode two. It quickly becomes apparent why this is one of the most 'played in the background' shows of all time.
"Top" 5 Episodes:
1. The One with the Blackout
2. The One Where Rachel Finds Out
3. The One with the East German Laundry Detergent
4. The One with the Boobies
5. The One with All the Poker
Theme- 9/10
Rewatchibility- 9/10
Acting- 10/10
Kinematography- 9/10
Time- 10/10
Total - 47/5 = 9.4
Overall, very good season. There are some Infinity Stone inconsistencies from episode to episode but not so noticeable to distract during the episode, only after. Jeffrey Wright as the Watcher is great, hope to see him in live-action as well as Captain Carter. Bravo to the VAs who had to replace some of the OG actors for a great job at blending in. Looking forward to see what they'll do for season 2.
Theme- 10/10
Rewatchibility- 8.5/10
Acting- 7/10
Kinematography- 9/10
Time- 9/10
Total - 43.5/5 = 8.7
Theme- 10/10
Rewatchibility- 9.5/10
Acting- 8/10
Kinematography- 10/10
Time- 9.5/10
Total - 47/5 = 9.4
Theme- 9.5/10
Rewatchibility- 9.5/10
Acting- 10/10
Kinematography- 10/10
Time- 9.5/10
Total - 48.5/5 = 9.7
I like that movie... that is a nice movie. I have watched Shrek at least once every couple of years since its release and the charm has yet to fade. The fact that it manipulates fairy tales in the manner that it does is kinda genius. The plot of Shrek may seem formulaic and mostly predictable because it is, so were all those fairy tales you knew growing up and that's not a bad thing. Memorable stories are often the simplest ones and that's how fables, folk legends, and fairy tales often survive the test of time. Shrek with a twist of irony, has become a modern-day fable of its own. The animation, while it may seem dated to some, I find it exactly what it needs to be and a few flaws that are present feel pointless to be picky about it. Gotta say I love this 'whirlwind adventure'.
Theme- 9.5/10
Rewatchibility- 7.5/10
Acting- 8.5/10
Kinematography- 10/10
Time- 8.5/10
Total - 44/5 = 8.8
Richard Strauss... cue the music. I have known parts of the movie going on 20+ years without ever having watched it. Now having watched it I can say that it's probably gonna be a decisive watch for most. There is not a lot of fence-sitting with 2001 you'll either like it or you'll find it difficult to understand why people do. It's visually brilliant and technically marvelous but you already know that because that's a predetermined fact. But what may not be as quickly determined is the great story told with that cinematography. Now even if you strip away the Kubrick interpretative style plot that a lot of detractors scoff at, within it still lies a story of humanity from two perspectives: observer and participant. Now most will have the complaint of 2001 being slow and that is justified. It has deliberate pacing for sure and I even saw a couple of parts where I thought trimming that down would do wonders for that boisterous two-and-a-half-hour runtime and do nothing to hurt the movie in any way. Whichever side of the fence you'll find yourself standing, this movie has become cinematic-required viewing. Watch; Then decide.
Theme- 7.5/10
Rewatchibility- 8/10
Acting- 8.5/10
Kinematography- 9.5/10
Time- 9/10
Total - 42.5/5 = 8.5
Peter says that being Spider-Man is his gift and his curse. I would say that is as true for Tobey Maguire as well. A gift in that this movie became a foundational pillar in which the superhero genre was built after a nearly fatal shot by Batman & Robin in '98 and his legacy as an actor is cemented. A curse in that after this performance, no matter what Tobey does, Spider-Man will always be hanging over his shoulder. That is a testament to the performance itself which is great. While I believe that there's been better Spider-Man's since then and despite him being in his late 20's in high school there has yet to be a better Peter Parker than the one here in the Raimi trilogy. The only complaint I've ever really had about the movie is why anyone would cover Willem Dafoe's face as the Goblin is beyond my comprehension. Other than that, this is always a fun rewatch and a great way to introduce someone to the Human-Spider.
Theme- 9/10
Rewatchibility- 6/10
Acting- 9.5/10
Kinematography- 7.5/10
Time- 5.5/10
Total - 37.5/5 = 7.5
"Somebody save me!" Keep pushing is the motto of this season. Gough & Millar were definitely pushing against an anti-superhero wall while making this show. Season 1 was barebones of what a Superman origin show could be. Season 2 began to press more on the alien side of his origins. This one continues that while also adding other comic book elements. Red Kryptonite, Perry White, & Supergirl (sorta) are examples of them trying to press further into established lore in a world trapped in the DC dark ages between Batman & Robin and Batman Begins. Most of the season consists of fallout episodes from the previous two seasons, which can be hit or miss. Christopher Reeve's continued participation in the show right before his passing was beyond fanfare, it's respect in the highest regard for him and his contribution to Superman. Let's move forth to the fourth.
"Top" 3 Episodes:
1. Shattered
2. Crisis
3. Memoria
Theme- 9.5/10
Rewatchibility- 8.5/10
Acting- 8/10
Kinematography- 10/10
Time- 9/10
Total - 45/5 = 9
Nearing a full century, The Wizard of Oz defines the word timeless. Every time I come back to this movie, I'm flabbergasted at how well it holds up. Thinking back, this was the movie that may have broken my aversion to black and white movies and television that frequently occupied our TV in my youth. I still would begrudgingly wait for her to step through the door into the colorful world of Oz. Even then I knew that it was that contrast between the two worlds that made it so special when we did arrive in Oz and upon our return to black and white Kansas there wasn't any of that vitriol for the monochrome world that we live in. I suppose that if you don't like musicals, the movie likely won't agree with you. Otherwise, if you've never watched or you haven't since you were young, give 'The Mighty Miracle Show of 100 Delights!' a whirl.
Theme- 7/10
Rewatchibility- 6.5/10
Acting- 10/10
Kinematography- 6/10
Time- 6/10
Total - 35.5/5 = 7.1
On a very not-so-special review of Clone High. After watching this, I'm wondering what would have happened if this aired on Comedy Central or Adult Swim instead of MTV because the show was definitely good enough for at least a second season to follow up on the cliffhanger. At the same time had Clone High continued, would it receive the constant praise that merited a revival, honestly I don't think so. The humor works on average, the animation style is unique (cue supinated hand gesture) yet absolutely a product of its time, and the episodes at times can be a bit of flash in the pan. However, compliments have to be given to the unnecessary but appreciated historical and/or humorous subtleties throughout the show. For example, in the first episode in the bathroom when Gandhi gives a couple of friendly finger guns in Abe's and JFK's direction, and JFK flinches. I'll give the revival a try at some point, good show.
"Top" 3 episodes:
1. Litter Kills: Litterally
2. Changes: The Big Prom: The Sex Romp: The Season Finale
3. Raisin the Stakes: A Rock Opera in Three Acts
Theme- 7.5/10
Rewatchibility- 2/10
Acting- 5.5/10
Kinematography- 7.5/10
Time- 3/10
Total - 25.5/5 = 5.1
To seek out new life and new civilizations. Pulling the plug on the show was the right call after this season despite two more being pre-programmed in the intro's monologue. It wasn't all bad but this season did provide the worst episodes of the series as well as a lot of repeated episode formulas with thinly-veiled stories. Also, my anger with Kirk in 'Requiem for Methuselah', a fairly good episode, made me realize my biggest qualm with O.S. Kirk does not behave, learn, nor adapt from the experiences of past episodes, as is the woe of episodic non-linear television.
"Top" 3 Episodes
1. The Enterprise Incident
2. The Empath
3. Is There in Truth No Beauty?
Theme- 7.5/10
Rewatchibility- 3.5/10
Acting- 5.5/10
Kinematography- 7/10
Time- 4/10
Total - 27.5/5 = 5.5
Its five-year mission, to explore strange new worlds. Some consider season 2 to be the best and I suppose there is an argument to have to that point. As a whole the production was definitely better, characters were fleshed out more, and some of the O.S.'s best episodes reside here. The problem is when episodes weren't great, they were usually quite bad, not many middle-of-the-road episodes. While not having many "filler" episodes in a season is good, having strong fluctuations of good to bad is not a great sign of things to come.
"Top" 3 Episodes
1. Journey to Babel
2. The Trouble With Tribbles
3. Mirror, Mirror
Season Scores:
1 - 5.6 / 2 - 3.6
Average Total: 4.6
Top story tonight... the MCU should give this another try on Disney+. This is the fluff between cracks. Though I would prefer they make more one-shots having regular news specials to compliment the movies and series would be fun and have details that weren't needed at the time but are added context for hardcore fans. While I didn't care a lot about this, it was manly because I actually felt they were too short at times and they hadn't found their groove yet. Also, this got me thinking that Sony complexities aside, having J. Jonah's Infowars-styled Daily Bugle also as a recurring show or even podcast would be spectacular.
Season Scores:
1 - 8.3 / 2 - 6.3
==Average Total: =7.3=
An interesting non-consequential spinoff. If you're a TPB fan you'll likely enjoy, if you're not... WHY ARE YOU EVEN HERE? Seriously, unless you like the core show, don't bother. Otherwise sit-back and turn your brain off and enjoy.
Theme- 6.5/10
Rewatchibility- 3.5/10
Acting- 5/10
Kinematography- 9/10
Time- 7.5/10
Total - 31.5/5 = 6.3
White Trash Canadians in America are simply Americans with oat-of-place accents in America. They were smart enough to put most of the attention on Bubbles and his favorite things. Honestly though, it really is less interesting than the Europe trip and while it has it's moments they should have probably just tried this again across the pond.
Top 3 Episodes:
1. Los Angeles 2
2. Nashville
3. Memphis
Theme- 7.5/10
Rewatchibility- 6/10
Acting- 8/10
Kinematography- 10/10
Time- 10/10
Total - 41.5/5 = 8.3
White Trash Canadians sightseeing Europe and performing ridiculous tasks to earn money for said road trip... fun. The thing is, it really is fun if you like TPB to start with. Great concept to give the boys and just gotta say, poor Bubbles in Amsterdam, can't help but feel sorry for him a bit more than I usually do. Also I find it interesting that three Canadians with extreme personalities were portraying a type of tourist that is often the stereotype of a regular American tourists.
Top 3 Episodes:
1. Helsinki
2. Copenhagen
3. Amsterdam 2
Theme- 8.5/10
Rewatchibility- 5/10
Acting- 8/10
Kinematography- 9/10
Time- 7.5/10
Total - 38/5 = 7.6
That damn Foreman. Man, I gotta say the regression of the Eric Foreman in the final episodes really piss me off. I was really liking this season and then the main character regresses 4 seasons because of freakin' Luke Wilson!? Yeah, that makes sense.:unamused: Anyway, my contempt for that poor choice for character undevelopment looks to contradict my score. But truth be told, I enjoyed 80% of this season very much. The return of Seth Green from last season and the guest appearances of the late James Avery were very enjoyable. Unfortunately, that finale is the sign of things to come.
Top 3 Episodes:
1. Squeeze Box
2. Young Man Blues
3. A Legal Matter
