I’m sorry, but that was completely absurd.
Finally! Great episode!! It’s all coming together.
I dunno… this series just isn’t grabbing me yet — and I’m not surprised. WandaVision made me care exponentially-more about Avenger characters I was never truly invested in. And I feel the exact same about Bucky and Sam as I did since their introduction… which isn’t saying much at all. The banter and bromance therapy is doing absolutely nothing for me.
Story-wise, something isn’t clicking for me either. It all seems a bit scattered. The threat doesn’t feel all that menacing. And why are they about to talk to a Hydra person? Admittedly, I should probably know this, but the storytelling here just doesn’t feel solid.
I’m hoping I get into it more. Right now, my biggest investments are a) whether the new Cap is actually a good guy and b) whether or not Sam and his sis keep the boat.
I need more.
3 Thoughts After Watching ‘Fear Street Part Two: 1978’:
This isn’t Hereditary. It’s not The Conjuring. And it’s not meant to be, in the slightest. It’s a film based on a young adult book series. When you truly grasp what this movie derives from, you can’t help but to be impressed by it. For what it is, it’s very well done. I absolutely loved it!
Speaking of impressed… I continue to be taken aback at how fantastic the characters are. The music and the “choreographed” feel remind me a little of Scream. And I am definitely enjoying the mythology of it all. This has the foundation to actually become a quality television series.
I never thought this would feel like an authentic slasher film. I was wrong.
Bonus Thought: My biggest qualm… they found that hand in the mall way too damn fast. I’m gonna chalk it up to them being drawn to its energy.
I’m not entirely sure this show deserves John Glover.
It’s absolutely astonishing how little I care about these characters. What is Strand doing exactly? And why? His motives have completely sailed way over my head. I feel like I know close to nothing about this character that has been there since the very beginning.
I don’t know. This show is all over the place. I continue watching purely out of commitment.
3 Thoughts After Watching ‘A Quiet Place Part II’:
Super happy that we got to see the origin of it all. And that we got to see John a little bit.
This was my first movie theater experience since the pandemic began — and it was a great film to return with. I got to jump out of my seat a few times. How I’ve missed it.
I thought this was a great next step in what will obviously continue to be a franchise. The story went appropriately next-level, the acting was solid (the kids are awesome!), and I loved the addition of Cillian Murphy. Looking forward to what’s next!
Finally, things go Ralph’s way.
At first, I was like... ok, we have three episodes left, cut it out with the procedurals and start tying things up. Until I realized it was drag queen brain... I was SO okay with that lol.
But now we need to get serious. No more crimes to solve. Let’s stick to the main story. And I’m thinking it will.
This season hasn’t been perfect, but I’m definitely invested into how everything will ultimately wrap up. I’m hoping Liv’s dad isn’t dead. Yes, his arc was a bit rushed and out of nowhere, but he was a fairly menacing villain, more than Blaine could ever hope to be... and his death would be incredibly anticlimactic.
But yeah... how’s it all gonna end? Will Liv become human again? Or will she choose zombie life in the face of a cure that we know is coming? Will her and Major finally be together? And will Enzo, the Trump-supporting truck food lady, and Blaine all meet horrible, ferocious ends? I sure the hell hope so.
Unpopular Opinion: Blaine is not a compelling nor an entertaining character. People seem to love him, but I’ve never been a fan. There has been little to no growth in his trajectory. He’s neither charming enough nor evil enough to make an impact whatsoever.
Major, on the other hand, gets a bad rap. Writers have failed him at times. He needs to get more comic relief stuff, because Buckley has knocked it out of the park.
Loved the subtle Pump Up the Volume reference at the beginning of the episode.
Did they even solve the cyanide poison in the last episode? Pretty sure it just ended with the suspect dying from poison. Ok then.
The procedural cases have certainly taken a backseat and have become a bit half-assed. At least the one in this episode was solid and connected to the main plot.
3 Thoughts After Watching ‘His House’:
This could totally be my own lack of comprehension, but I found the order of events to be incredibly confusing. Did he kidnap the girl in order to flee Sudan? Was she never their daughter? Why did Rial decide to kill the witch after being so dang angry and stabby at Bol? Unless I’m completely missing the point, this film was all over the place.
Despite a head-spinning timeline, there were some great visuals here, impressive transitions, and legit spooky moments. I see this more as a work of art than a well-rounded story.
Was it really necessary to peel off all the wallpaper?
Well done, iZombie. That ending got me.
I know nothing of the finale, but I see two predictable plot points on the way: 1) Levon’s camera was an obvious problem from the get-go. It’ll reveal that Liv is Renegade. 2) Liv will of course end up on the guillotine, and will obviously be saved somehow. Probably by Major.
I hope these are wrong and I end up being surprised.
One of my absolute faves!
I could be mistaken (I took a little hiatus from the show after season two), but I don’t remember brains taking over Liv’s personality so fully. While humorous, it seems like a bit of a change to watch Liv speak that way for the entire episode. Not sure how I feel about it.
Not enough of Rachel Bloom!
Liv’s hairdo was the real star of this episode.
iZombie continues to prove that the tired zombie genre doesn’t have to be so tired.
3 Thoughts After Watching ‘The Reluctant Dragon’:
I was not expecting a live action movie.
The animated stories were cute, but not the highlight. The soul of this film lies in all the magic making. It was a treat to see all that went into creating Disney animated pictures way back when. The behind-the-scenes tour gave the studios a magical theme park feel and you can see how Walt really set the bar for everything.
Appearances by Walt himself and the legendary voice of Donald Duck were also fun highlights. Benchley, on the other hand, was largely unlikable.
This episode felt very different - and I liked it! No insane, over-the-top brain personalities for Liv. Instead, it gave her one that served as an interesting plot device for her character. There was definitely a more mature tone. And a pretty crazy twist of a cliffhanger. It’s about time this show had some bigger stakes.
3 Thoughts After Watching ‘The Taking of Deborah Logan’:
Horror and supernatural elements aside, this is actually a very sad film.
Kudos to Jill Larson for quite a performance. I can’t imagine that role was very easy to pull off.
I was indubitably creeped out and on edge for a large portion of the movie, but a subpar mythology and cliche ending left me somewhat disappointed. This could’ve been a solid 8.
It was nice to finally see an episode where Liv isn’t taken over by her latest brain for the entire episode. Maybe it’s just me, but I’ve found her last several “personalities” to be a bit irritating and quite abrasive.
And, in the first season, I don’t remember the brains taking over as much and as often. They also don’t always need to be so intense. It gets exhausting after a while. We need a little more Liv as Liv.
One of the best episodes.
“Hellooo, ball.”
Legendary. Classic. Iconic.
Simply perfection.
3 Thoughts After Re-Watching ‘Pinocchio’:
My first time watching this in its entirety as an adult — and it still has all the magic and more. Quite a jump in story and substance from _ Snow White_. And the animation is just gorgeous. A reminder that there’s a very special something lost in today’s digitally-dominated Disney landscape. My critical grown-up mind and my childhood heart fused together in much appreciation for this viewing.
Six words. “When You Wish Upon a Star.” The song that officially anointed Disney with the power of making dreams come true. Disney’s enduring theme that hope is alive in the strangest of places. Iconic is an understatement. This song is the best of us.
Oh, Jiminy Cricket, how under-appreciated you are. The original sidekick. I found myself living for all his quips more than ever. And I may have rediscovered a new favorite character. You are spectacular.
3 Thoughts After Watching ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’:
It’s difficult to give a low score to, or be too critical about, the OG of Disney movies. The Princess who started it all. The music. The love. The magic. In the ‘30s no less. Groundbreaking and iconic.
My biggest criticism, as a film in general, is that it drags a bit during the dwarf scenes, with mostly gimmicks and gags. Most likely as laughs for the kids.
Disney killed it in the villain department here. The visuals and atmosphere during all the Queen’s scenes were a total vibe. The witch and her Magic Mirror set the bar.
3 Thoughts After Watching ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’:
I enjoyed it. There’s no doubt about that. It was a well-structured journey, giving us more quality time with Cyborg and The Flash. All kinds of epic, absolutely worthy of a four-hour film. As it grew closer to the climax, there was something missing that I just can’t quite pinpoint. But it’s all good. So different from Marvel in all the right ways. DC truly has so much untapped potential.
I definitely have my qualms: a) Batman felt a bit insignificant here. Other than a couple gadgets and vehicles — and playing the role of recruiter — it just didn’t feel like he was a major force in this battle. b) I have the unpopular opinion that Momoa is wildly miscast in this role and the Snyder Cut didn’t save it. He has occasional moments (particularly one-liners) but, overall, his Aquaman just doesn’t leave a lasting impression. c) I feel the same about Amy Adams and Eisenberg. d) I love “Hallelujah” and that was probably the worst rendition I’ve ever heard.
There were some great music moments. One major standout for me was “Song to the Siren” by Rose Betts. I absolutely love the song and the Flash scene that accompanied it. Such a talented artist.
Bonus Thought: I do agree with a fellow commenter that they were VERY lax with the secret identities in this movie. Very careless.
Seeing Christina Applegate in a scene where “I Only Have Eyes For You” plays gave me some serious Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead vibes.
Anybody else?
