Joshua Curtiss

I don't know what I would have done if I hadn't spent MANY evenings in the last year watching White Collar. It is simply unreal. It is my favorite show, and I bet it could be yours too. It's hard to stop talking about how wonderful it is, but let's go step by step. Plot: though the plot shifts quite a bit across the six sprawling seasons (many antagonists, protagonists, and new plot points are introduced in each season), each episode has a great story. It would be hard to find an episode that wasn't engaging and exciting from the first second to the last second. The show's overarching themes and plot lines--Neal's heists and girlfriends, Peter's long-term ambitions, etc.--all flow smoothly with the "day-to-day" plots of each episode--specific cases that Neal and Peter take on, etc. The plots are masterfully written and acted. Characters/Actors: Matt Bomer and Tim DeKay are incredible. There isn't a thing I would change about their performances. The ways that they act off of each other as well as the techniques with which they act independently of each other are simply masterful. (The final episode's acting was a little underwhelming, to be honest, but it didn't take away from the rest of the show). Willie Garson, Tiffani Thiessen, Marsha Thomason, and Sharif Atkins are all great backup actors and add just the perfect amount of "their character" to the show. (Everyone involved in the FBI in one way or another added wonderfully to the ambiance). And then there are the characters who aren't present throughout the entire show but are quite significant in the episodes they do appear in--characters like James Bennet, Agent Kramer, Gavin Lee, and the many girlfriends of Neal Caffrey; all of these actors portray their parts nearly flawlessly EVERY SINGLE TIME. Writing/Directing: The writing is great. I mentioned this in the Plot section above but the storylines are incredible. The way the heists are executed is so well planned. The dialogue is great, and it is especially noticeable when it comes to Neal and Peter--the way their interactions are written is wonderful. Every word and camera shot draws you in. The cinematography could rival some of the greatest shows or movies you've ever seen, and that's not a joke. The thing about this show is that you can't drag yourself away from it. I was hooked in the first episode, and by the end of the first season, I was an addict. You can't help but love the characters and root for Neal despite all of his shortcomings. Even though the final episode of the final season (season 6) is probably one of the worst ones in the show (which isn't saying much considering how great every episode was), it still is extremely emotional as you go on such an emotional rollercoaster in the last fifteen minutes or so. I would recommend this to ANYONE and EVERYONE. Watch this. You will not regret it, you'll probably become a diehard fan. There's a reason this show has a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and 4.9 stars on Google. It's incredible. Thank you White Collar for what you bring to every person every time they watch you. P.S. Pray/lobby for a reboot! We want more Neal Caffrey!

I was a fan of Formula 1 before Netflix launched this show and I began to watch it, but after closely following this show through all five seasons, I am a bigger F1 fan than ever before. I love this show, simply love it. The gritty drama that is portrayed, combined with all of the--shall we say interesting--drivers, team principals, and other team members make this show so worth the watch for any motorsports fan. The portrayals of people in this show are very well done. The way that conversations--whether tense or friendly--between drivers, managers, and fans are filmed makes them engaging and it draws you in. Formula 1 is a very competitive and intense sport and often fuels personal rivalries and vendettas, all of which are beautifully portrayed here. I'm sure that the show exaggerates in places because they have to to keep people coming back, but nonetheless it is still fascinating to watch the interactions of high-level executives and classy drivers. The editing, cinematography, directing, and interviews are all 5-star gold and so fun to watch. It is an extremely well-made show, and the way that it is done is very exciting. Netflix has almost single-handedly brought about the rise in popularity of F1 in the United States in the last few years. That in and of itself is an achievement worth celebrating, but an even greater achievement is the quality, excitement, and depth of this show. It is worth the watch for anyone and everyone, and if you watch it you might just become another Formula 1 convert like many others who have watched this show.

This is an incredible show. Incredible. There is pretty much nothing more to say! *Most* of the acting is stellar, the storyline is interesting, and Julian Fellowes' writing and directing is some of the best. There is just nothing like watching Season 1 through Season 6, as you watch the changes that occur for every character and the Abbey as a whole. There is so much to be seen here: the slyness of the characters, the glances, the hidden frustration with each other that bursts out at some point...you could watch this show repeatedly and still not catch all of the undertones. Let's start with the acting, and there are many characters to get through. Hugh Bonneville and Maggie Smith, the two best-known actors in the cast, are incredible and live up to their storied names. Smith's little jokes (most of which no one but she finds funny) are such a perfect comedic relief among the drama and grief that can sometimes drag you down as you watch. Laura Carmichael (Edith), Allen Leech (Tom), and Dan Stevens (Matthew) are incredible! They play their roles so well and really bring the characters and all of his/her intricacies to life. (I am trying very hard not to bring up Dan Stevens's selfishness in leaving the role of Matthew for "greater" things--not cool!) All of the downstairs characters are incredible--Jim Carter as Mr. Carson, Phyllis Logan as Mrs. Hughes, and everyone else. Kevin Doyle as Molesely plays his comedic role so perfectly, and he is legitimately funny. There are a couple of low spots in the acting, specifically Michelle Dockery as Mary and especially Elizabeth McGovern as Cora Crawley. Dockery sometimes overacts and sometimes underacts, but overall I think her character was well-played. McGovern, on the other hand, is simply not well-cast. She overacts to the extreme, and her "dramatic" lines are just bad. The set is (obviously) incredible, considering it is a real English castle. The plot is exciting and, as mentioned earlier, there is so much that you miss every time you watch it that you will always discover more of those little undertones whenever you rewatch. Just an incredible television series. It is one of my favorite shows ever (in fact, it may be my favorite show ever), and the little acting inconsistencies do nothing to bring the show down in the long run. If you stick with it and watch the entire thing, you might just cry at the end of the series, as the downstairs staff sings Auld Lang Syne while the camera slowly pans away from the snowy Downton Abbey castle. The kind of nostalgia this show brings is unbeatable. Watch it. Just watch it. You won't be disappointed.

This is one of my favorite faith-based films I have ever seen. The story of Chuck Smith, Lonnie Frisbee, and everyone else featured in this film is so powerful and impactful, and this movie exemplifies that so perfectly. The drama is incredible, and the actors are stellar. This movie was so unbelievable that when I walked out of the theater, I wanted to turn around and go back in to watch the next showing! This film has so much spiritual depth that you could watch it a hundred times and still probably not understand every aspect of the story and the character's relationships. Kelsey Grammar and Jonathan Roumie are excellent in this film. They both excelled at bringing their characters to life and together they illustrated the friendship that turned into a tension that turned into a breakup. Their chemistry together was perfect. All of the other actors in this movie were stellar: Joul Courtney, Anna Grace Barlow, etc. Everyone was very good at illustrating the character that they were supposed to play, whether it was a hippie, a non-believer/convert, or anything else. The filmmakers illustrated the tragedy of this film very well. The music, acting, and cinematography all contributed to the hopelessness that was present in much of this film and made it all the more real and exciting when that hopelessness was expelled and Jesus took its place. Overall, this is one of the most thought-provoking films I have watched in a very long time, and certainly an incredible watch (not only for the great acting and directing but also for the message of hope and love). The greatest love story ever told is present and real in this film. Certainly a must-watch for anyone of any age or belief. God really works in people's lives for the good. Praise the Lord!

This is a quality film. It is (as every movie with Paul Rudd should be) hilarious, but more than that it brings together so many pieces of the Marvel universe like the quantum realm and the multiverse, and crafts them together so beautifully. Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror is stellar, and I am excited to see him (in many different costumes) in future Marvel films. Additionally, Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, and all of the supporting cast are amazing as well. The story brings so much depth to the otherworldly Quantum Realm. It humanizes it wonderfully. It also allows Marvel to build stories around it because it is no longer a barren landscape but instead an entire universe, with politics and armies and kingdoms and monsters. I was gratified to see this expansion to the Realm, as well as to learn more about Janet's story during her 32 years in it. This movie also moves forward the idea of the multiverse, to which Marvel has devoted itself to. And by "moving forward the idea of the multiverse", I mean further complicating it and confusing me even more. Bringing back Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conquerer (Victor Timely in another form) was great, and I was excited to see him once again as the ruler of another universe. His story was very deep and tragic and was revealed very well across the 2+ hours in the theater. And the post-credits scene with all of the different versions of him from different universes was interesting, and I am excited to see where it goes. I won't give too many spoilers, but the entire premise of the movie is very clever and enticing. It leaves you wanting more when the credits start to roll, not only because of the incredible acting by the entire cast but also because of the plot and the directing. Peyton Reed does an amazing job directing and Bill Hope is an incredible cinematographer. The writing is amazing as well. The trials and tribulations physically that the characters face in the form of Kang the Conqueror are very well done and thought out, and I think this was one of the hardest battles any of the Avengers fought on their own. But more than that, the internal battles that Scott Lang faces as he tries to make his own path and find a good balance between "superhero" and father are both distressing and heartwarming as you watch. You are rooting for Scott, Cassie, and the entire team. I don't have many issues with this film, other than little details here and there that knock it from five stars to four. This movie is a stellar addition to the Marvel universe and the Ant-Man and the Wasp story. It is beautifully written and directed, with an incredible cast (and a stellar cast of characters). This is well-deserving of four stars, and definitely in the running for five stars! I would recommend this movie to anyone looking for a fun couple of hours in the theater or at home. Additionally, Bill Murray makes a cameo! What more could you hope for?

This is a really great show by Marvel Studios. It blends great cinematography, incredible directing, and spot-on acting with an interesting and engaging story that you just can't stop watching. Oscar Isaac's ability to play two (maybe three?) different personalities without making any mistakes or blending the personalities together is impressive (more on that later). This show has an exciting adventure, and the introduction of the Egyptian gods into the MCU is interesting and adds even more complexity to the already complex universe (or multiverse!). There is never a boring episode in this six-episode run: in each and every episode exciting things happen and there is never a dull moment. In the first few episodes, Marc Specter is figuring out his identity, and then comes the exciting battles, Khonsu's banishment, and the battle of the gods. Oscar Isaac is a master of his craft, and he has proven it once and for all with this show. Marvel is blessed to have him as a part of the MCU--his ability to blend personalities effortlessly and not allow any part of them to bleed into another was critical to the show and he NAILED it. Marc is totally different than Steven, and vice versa. It is a feat of acting unlike anything I've ever seen and Isaac should be lauded for that. Very, very impressive. Overall, this show is a hit and I would recommend it to ANYBODY. The blend of good directing, good characters and plot, and great acting make an appealing show that might be one of the best miniseries Marvel has come out with so far. Maybe even THE best. Moon Knight is totally deserving of a five-star review and is thoroughly worth anybody's time.

Watching this movie, it didn't feel like an Avengers film (which it is, Dr. Strange is an Avenger)--it was weird and more focused on horror than storyline. The story was confusing enough (all Marvel movies are, and that's FINE), but it was only exacerbated by long, drawn-out sequences of Wanda chasing Steven, America, and Christine or something like that. Horror doesn't make a movie good, good stories and filmmaking make a movie good. This movie had tons of horror, very little story, and marginal filmmaking and directing. I'm just unimpressed by where Marvel went with this movie. I have zero issues with Scarlet Witch or witchcraft in general but this was stupid and worthless. What exactly did this movie achieve? If this speaks to where Marvel is going with future films then I'm done with them as a studio. Since 2008's Iron Man or even before that with the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, etc. they have been known for good stories with GREAT filmmaking and directing. The movies are serious, but not horrifying. It's not where I think Marvel should take their movies--leave stuff like that with Deadpool and keep the Avengers movies clean like with Captain America and Spider-Man. Benedict Cumberbatch is incredible as always, and Elizabeth Olsen is perfect as Scarlet Witch. The actors in this movie really saved it for me--Cumberbatch plays the wise character so well and also excels at becoming a totally different person for different Doctor Stranges in the Multiverse. Very, very impressive--I'm not surprised he blew it out of the water with his performance. Everybody else was very good too, and I liked how they brought back some of the classic Fantastic Four and Wolverine characters. Ultimately, was this movie worth my time? NO. Will I continue watching Marvel movies if they continue to make them as bad as this? NO. The only reason this isn't a one-star review is because Cumberbatch, Olsen, and the entire cast are so amazing. I also find it difficult to give ANY Marvel movie a one-star review, but this one came pretty close. Marvel, if you're reading this, don't do this with any other movies. Prioritize good story and good directing over gore and horror like in the past. THAT is where the Avengers/Marvel movies belong, not in this absurd world of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.