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3 Thoughts After Watching ‘Ally McBeal’:

1. ‘Ally McBeal’ is something incredibly special. It has a heart unmatched by anything else ever aired on television. It’s WAY beyond just a show about lawyers. It’s about the human condition. About love. It’ll make you LAUGH. It’ll make you CRY. (I’m putting those in caps for a reason.) It is one of my absolute favorite shows of all-time.

2. Calista Flockhart and Peter MacNicol (one of the funniest humans, EVER) are the heart of this show. It’s always at its best when they’re on screen, especially together.

3. Vonda Shepard is a national treasure. Her music is the soul of this show. It wouldn’t have been the same without her.

Bonus Thought: Thank you, Barry White.

3 Thoughts After Re-Watching ‘Jurassic Park’:

1. Thank you, Steven Spielberg, for creating my favorite movie of all time. THIS is your masterpiece. I first saw this in the movie theater with my little league team, and it transcended any cinematic experience I had ever had. It raised the bar. And very few experiences have ever come close to it ever again.

2. Thank you, John Williams, for creating one of the greatest scores of all time. Majestic, epic, beautiful, hopeful, and inspiring. This story could not properly be told without it.

3. There are too many thoughts to share for something so iconic. This was a lightning-in-a-bottle film. Just perfection. The cast, the pacing, the realism for something so fantastical. Pure magic. And :asterisk_symbol::asterisk_symbol:nothing:asterisk_symbol::asterisk_symbol: — no sequel to ever come forth since — will ever meet its greatness.

Bonus Thought: Thank you, Michael Crichton.

3 Thoughts After Re-Watching ‘The Matrix’:

1. It would be unfair to rate this film anything lower than a 10. It was revolutionary. It was insanely original. And it was next-level stylish. Purely iconic.

2. One of my favorite scenes, that was surprisingly action-free, was with The Oracle. The actress was superbly subtle and her character’s interaction with Neo was fantastic.

3. I was super impressed by the way such a complex story was introduced. The first half of the movie was basically a lesson, as we learn along with Neo. And it was ingeniously and intriguingly explained.

3 Thoughts After Re-Watching ‘Scream 2’:

1. Scream 2 is a stellar sequel. Probably my fave sequel of any film (equal maybe to ‘Batman Returns’). It upped the ante in every way Randy detailed, and then some. I would argue that it’s even better than the original.

2. This second entry solidified Sidney Prescott as a bona fide badass. She’s right up there with Ellen Ripley and Sarah Conner — and it needs to be talked about more.

3. There’s a certain choreography to these films that I love. The movement through the school scene with Dewey and Gale kept me on the edge of my seat when I first saw it in the theaters. Epic stuff.

3 Thoughts After Re-Watching ‘Scream’:

1. My favorite horror film of all time — one that honors (and pokes fun of) all that came before it. Classic. Iconic. This movie blew me away when I first saw it many moons ago, especially that beginning. Nothing else like it.

2. This cast was lightning in a bottle. Neve and Courteney have become some of my favorite actors — just because of this film. Neve is a true leading lady, a force to be reckoned with, and she brought Sidney Prescott to true Scream Queen / Final Girl status. Again… iconic.

3. The music is perfection. To me, all of it is synonymous with Scream. “Red Right Hand” will always take me right back to this film. The score lends to that sense of dread and drama. And I love that a lot of it continues throughout the franchise.

Bonus Thought: I think it’s crazy how the identity of the killer(s) isn’t obvious, yet insanely obvious at the same time.

3 Thoughts After Completing ‘The Honeymooners’:

1. The Honeymooners is pure television magic. The comedy still holds up to this day. The chemistry between our main quartet is perfection. And there’s real emotion here. This was the first show I ever fell in love with.

2. Ralph Kramden is one of the most iconic television characters of all time. Never has such a big-mouthed bus driver had so much heart. Gleason is a legend.

3. It’s a shame there are currently no other comments here. I’d like to believe there are others out there experiencing the sheer joy of this classic right now.

Bonus Thought: Hellooo, Ball.

3 Thoughts After Re-Watching ‘Kill Bill’:

1. This is, hands down, Quentin’s masterpiece. None of his other films hold a candle. And to not include that Uma contributed to the majesty of all this would be a tragedy. She is an absolute force.

2. When I first saw the Vernita Green battle in my initial viewing at the theatre, I was floored. I just didn’t expect what this film was about to throw at me. I’ll never forget that feeling. It’s one I’ve wanted another film to offer again ever since — and I’m still waiting.

3. The music. My goodness. It just elevates this film even further. Every song for every moment was perfectly matched. Simply epic.

3 Thoughts After Re-Watching ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’:

1. I just watched this film, one that defined my childhood, for the very first time in a theater — and it was as epic and tender as ever. Iconic in every way. Absolutely magical. And the feels are unbelievably still very, very real. Spielberg at his supremely best.

2. THAT SCORE. The sound of it brings tears to my eyes and truly reminds us what films can conjure. John Williams is a singular genius. Again, iconic.

3. It’s a consistent takeaway from the film, so I’d be remiss not to acknowledge it: Can Drew Barrymore be anymore adorable? When Gertie cries, I cry.

3 Thoughts After Re-Watching ‘Kill Bill: Vol. 2’:

1. I consider both of these volumes one extraordinary film. Neither part is better than the other. They’re both wonderfully different in their own spectacular ways.

2. That trailer fight with Elle never ceases to be brutal and disgusting and amazing. I always cringe at the thought of Beatrix in there with her bare feet. And it all culminates perfectly. Daryl Hannah was iconic as Elle in these two volumes.

3. I absolutely adore Uma Thurman. So dang talented. And this is her best film by far.

Bonus Thought: Fingers crossed for a Volume 3.

3 Thoughts After Re-Watching ‘Signs’:

1. I’m not a fan of Mel Gibson as a human by any means, but it’s difficult to deny how incredible his performance was in this film. The entire cast was wonderful.

2. I don’t think I had ever felt as much tension as I did when I first saw this in the theater. The buildup was fantastic and effective. The creep factor was solid. I literally screamed at one point (that damn party scene), and remained on the edge of my seat until the final scene.

3. There’s so much here that connects one thing to another, beyond the epiphanies at the end. This was a well thought-out story with a solid message. M. Night’s best film in my opinion.

3 Thoughts After Watching ‘The Comeback’:

1. Thank you, Lisa Kudrow, for your genius. And for creating one the absolute best and wholeheartedly underrated characters on television.

2. Like Valerie Cherish herself, ‘The Comeback’ deserved more than it ever got. Sheer perfection from start to finish. Treat yourself with this series. And witness one of the most magnificent series finales, ever. Then join me in praying for a season three.

3. And then there’s Mickey. Robert Michael Morris was a gift. Without him, there would be something incredibly special missing from this show. xo

3 Thoughts After Watching ‘Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar’:

1. I didn’t want it to end.

2. Part Austin Powers. Part Romy and Michele. Pure sunshine.

3. It was ABSOLUTELY ridiculous — but somehow, some way, it worked so well. Loads of humor and heart. The perfect tonic after the past year. It makes me miss going to the movies even more.

Bonus Thought: I cannot WAIT to go on vacation again.

3 Thoughts After Re-Watching ‘Aliens’:

1. Many people hate on this sequel because it turned classic horror into an action film. I understand, but I don’t see how that’s necessarily a bad thing. They took an incredible film, an original story, and expanded on it perfectly. The scale here is extraordinary and it feels like it was absolutely meant to go in this direction.

2. Perfect pacing. Just perfect. One helluva climax. And just when you think it’s over...

3. So many amazing visual moments. So many iconic scenes. FX that still hold up today. Eye candy galore.

Bonus Thought: Sigourney IS the Sci-Fi Queen.

3 Thoughts After Watching ‘Jojo Rabbit’:

1. Simultaneously heartbreaking and beautiful. I’m in awe of this film. I did :asterisk_symbol:not:asterisk_symbol: expect it to go as dark as it did. Absolutely phenomenal work by Taika Waititi. Scarlett was fantastic as well.

2. The child actors did such an incredible job. Roman Griffin Davis (Jojo) and Archie Yates (Yorki) knocked it out of the park!

3. The tying of the shoes. Broke. My. Heart. Oh, but the dancing. We should all be dancing more.

3 Thoughts After Completing ‘Daredevil’:

1. THE best superhero show to ever grace the small screen. Hands down. Charlie Cox plays our hero to absolute perfection. And Vincent D'Onofrio is exquisite as Kingpin.

2. The third season of this series was perfect television. The pacing. The fight scenes. The tension. The villain(s). The emotion. The new characters. THE STAKES. Everything was grand and flawless, truly. Little to no filler whatsoever. I dare to say that this season is greater than most Marvel films.

3. And, of course, the cancellation: TRAGIC. Clearly it was a business decision and not a creative one. I only write these “thoughts” after I’ve finished a show’s final episode. I’m hoping and praying that this isn’t the last of CHARLIE COX’S Daredevil, and that this closing review ends up being premature. Otherwise, if it doesn’t continue, at least we get a great deal of closure at the end.

Bravo.

One of THE most original, emotional, underrated series I have ever seen. Netflix choosing not to continue the story is an absolute TRAVESTY. For a show that inspires belief, faith and hope, I believe I’ll still see this story told eventually.

If you’re thinking about checking it out despite its untimely cancellation, do it. Yes... it’s complex and deep, but you’ll be all the better for it once the final credits roll.

See ya again in another dimension, OA. (But I’m still holding out in this one.) :blue_heart:

3 Thoughts After Watching ‘Return of the Jedi’:

1. Contrary to popular opinion, I enjoyed the Ewoks.
2. It was particularly great seeing Luke and Leia’s bond strengthen.
3. It looks like Anakin brought balance to the force after all.

3 Thoughts After Watching ‘Mr. Robot’:

1. Sam Esmail is an absolute visionary.

2. I never imagined it’d end the way it did.

3. While the show often made my brain hurt, it was a beautiful work of art - some of the most captivating episodes of television I’ve ever seen.

3 Thoughts After Watching ‘Leave the World Behind’:

1. Gosh, how much I’ve missed Julia Roberts.

2. I almost forgot how much I love Sam Esmail. I was enamored straight out of the gate here, hooked right away. His direction, the way he frames everything, the way he builds tension, the use of music, how all these characters had constant, quality, well-developed interactions with each other… he’s a genius. So much talking and I was never bored. Not for a minute. Now I need him to write/direct a horror film. Can you even imagine?

3. As the buildup progressed, and the story headed towards its unfathomable conclusion, I worried more and more that it wouldn’t stick the landing. But it most definitely did.

Bonus Thought: The Thornes know what’s up with that Buffy collection. I’d be all set lol.

3 Thoughts After Re-Watching ‘The Witches of Eastwick’:

1. Three absolute queens. Their chemistry is actual magic. And they make this film the 80s classic it is. Watching them together is everything.

2. This is Nicholson doing what he does best. Eccentric, charismatic, and a little psychotic. His performance is on another level.

3. After several viewings, I didn’t realize John Williams did the music for this! And knowing now, I could most definitely tell. The theme has stuck with me for years.

3 Thoughts After Completing ‘Felicity’:

1. This is such a special time capsule of a show, with a charismatic ensemble cast that had fantastic chemistry. But it was Keri Russell that truly carried them through with an effortlessly-heartfelt performance. There aren’t many characters as organically lovable and wholesome as Felicity Porter.

2. Felicity and Ben have one of the greatest television love stories of all time. I cheered them on through all their triumphs and tribulations, and — at the end of it all — this is their story.

3. The creators should be endlessly scolded and judged for deciding to change a lovely (and unique) opening credits sequence to one of the worst theme songs to ever tarnish the small screen. It was truly awful. I spent the second half of this series scoffing EVERY SINGLE time it came on. Felicity deserved so much better.

Bonus Thought: The show ended in such a weird and wacky way that I enjoyed and appreciated. Others may feel differently, but I thought it separated this series from the pack and made it even more special within the genre.

3 Thoughts After Re-Watching ‘Hocus Pocus’:

1. My first drive-in experience tonight with the Sanderson sisters — and they’re as iconic as ever. Quintessential Halloween fodder. A staple of the season.

2. Bette is the queen of this film. There is no Hocus Pocus without all three, but the Divine Miss M’s theatrics take it all to a whole ‘nother level.

3. The fact that this film currently has a 37% on Rotten Tomatoes is a testament to how much we should ignore critics and just ENJOY. Find out for yourselves.

3 Thoughts After Re-Watching ‘Ace Ventura: Pet Detective’:

1. One of my favorite comedies of all time. This is when I (and perhaps the rest of the world) fell in love with Jim Carrey.

2. I love how they decided to make this character equally intelligent and zany. There was — usually — a method to Ace’s madness.

3. Ace needs a comeback and I think Carrey could still pull it off.

3 Thoughts After Watching ‘The Empire Strikes Back’:

1. Films don’t get much more :asterisk_symbol:epic:asterisk_symbol: than this. After this rewatch, I completely understand how this is hailed one of the best films of all time.
2. Somebody told me recently that the original films don’t hold up anymore, especially for a new generation. I highly disagree.
3. Seeing this in a theater - in 1980 - must’ve been magnificent.

3 Thoughts After Completing ‘The Crown’:

1. THIS is premiere storytelling, folks. Superior quality television. I initially went into this merely to test out the hype, expecting to be bored by subject matter I had little-to-no interest in… expecting to face challenges in understanding a history I knew nothing about. Instead, I was absolutely captivated by every single episode and I learned SO much. Every episode feels perfectly crafted, mini motion pictures, focusing on a character — or set of characters — blessing them with all the layers they need and deserve. Just brilliant.

2. We got a brand new cast every two seasons, and my heart broke a little each time we had to say goodbye. But then the new group would rope me right back in, making me eventually miss them too. Nearly impeccable casting.

3. Diana. There’s a particular focus on her when she steps into this world — as there should be. It was a painful watch, in the sense that I wanted it to all play out differently for her. And Elizabeth Debicki portrayed her to absolute perfection.