Greg M

Like others are saying here, the movie was tediously stupid, poorly acted (including people talking in fake southern accents), terribly written, horrible annoying music soundtrack and so much more. The funniest moment was early on when you see Diaz as the "35" yr old wife married to dufus who looks half her age. Awful casting. Nuf said.

Found this little gem while browsing on Hulu -- Zomboat! I (oddly perhaps) enjoy a unique treatment of the zombie genre, and Zomboat is definitely unique. It's quite well produced, acted and conceived -- even down to the quirky longboat our heroes commandeer down the narrow canal leading to London while escaping zombies. The many references to pop culture and wry humor, combined with charming dialog took me by surprise. With only 6 episodes in total, the story ends rather abruptly across the final episode. I could've enjoyed more. This isn't Gone With the Wind, but it absolutely is Zomboat!

A gripping and timely story. Not fond of the director's choice to break the story being told to insert overt preaching on historical wrongs, but the message is solid and important for our times. The format is moving storytelling mixed with documentary cut-aways. Everyone should see this film.

I never saw the animated film, so I don't hold the new live action film responsible to live up to any previous standard. That makes me, in my view, a more neutral arbiter of Mulan 2020 as a film consumer. I've read the criticisms of this film, ranging from Chinese national political involvement (listed in the film credits), alleged manipulation of the story's themes to favor the official China government propaganda about the nation, location shoots near the Uighur detention camps, the film's lead actor Liu Yifei speaking in support of China's clampdown on the Hong Kong democracy movement, and criticisms of the creative choices made in the film. While each of these items carries some weight in some perspectives, I didn't let them influence me while I watched the end-product, the film. As a standalone film, given the caveats stated above, Mulan 2020 is solid entertainment, beautifully crafted, with a positive message for the world and young people. The storyline is noble, the central character is a stoic role model, and the possible creative choice disputes can easily be overlooked by a neutral observer. Did I find the Witch problematic, design-wise, as some point out? No, not really, but I can see how she could've been expanded upon further. Except, a filmmaker has to make choices, else the movie runs on for hours. Did I find the Phoenix confusing? Perhaps. I was confused about it at first, thinking it was the Witch, but then, after a while it became more clear -- or, as clear as it was going to get. This element could've been better explained or elaborated or put in some kind of context. Was I pleased with all the casting choices and the dialogs? Mostly, but again why do we need to second guess the process of putting this film together? As to the politics that have been injected into the discussions about Mulan 2020, I'd simply point out that all film locations have some troubled history or ongoing issues, worldwide. Any films shot in the American South and parts of the East Coast are done so on land that once harbored institutionalized slavery sanctioned by the U.S. Constitution. Where's the outrage for that? Should Driving Miss Daisey have been banned or boycotted? Extending beyond entertainment, should the Judeo-Christian Bible be banned due to it's advocation of violence against our 'enemies'? I know these are not a perfect examples, but one must try to have the larger view of the world at times, and for me general entertainment should be largely exempt from some of the justified angst in society, unless (the caveat) the entertainment is blatantly a propaganda tool spreading dangerous falsehoods as truths that seek to stir up greater division and harm. Mulan 2020 does not do any of that as an entertainment product, despite any behind-the-scenes facts or nuances. My first thought as the movie ended was that I would want to watch it again some day in order to absorb more of the creative detail I might've missed. I liked it that much. Kindly spare me any angry rants and entrenched arguments. These are all just my own opinions which I believe are fair minded.

Brilliant. One of my all time favorite films. Living in Oblivion.

Reliable Sources is one of the must-watch reflective commentary shows on television. While it sometimes struggles to get a clear answer in any given program, it's intent to be industry self-critical and reflective is noble and unique on the airwaves. Equally, perhaps even more, is Fareed Z's GPS program. We do not get enough world-view in domestic news/commentary.

If all one describes Ash vs Evil Dead as is a gorey zombie-genre slash fest with dark humor, the real strength of the series (and the capital "S" Series) is missed. It's the charm of the lead characters. Their sweet, sometimes silly, charm. Ash (Bruce Campbell) leads the pack in this regard, though Pablo and Kelly carry their own weight and are indispensable as Ash's counterbalancers. Ash could be lableled a sexist, seriously un-PC, DWI beer drinking, bong smoking, womanizing chainsaw slaughterhouse on legs... but leaving out his sweet charm and self-deprecating humor would be missing the key to why it all works and manages to largely disarm what might otherwise just be another slasher cult story. Instead of fearing what's around the next corner, one laughs at the absurdity, the physical humor, the clever editing and outrageous dialog. And you know the actors are laughing it all too... looks like serious, albeit bloody no-holds-barred, fun for the producers, cast and crew. By the time Season 3 rolls around, nothing but forward storytelling progress carries the momentum, including the addition of (at least one of) Ash's previously unknown daughter Brandy, daughter of Candy Barr and Ash. Brandy adds the essential element of the seriously unbelieving outsider who gets dragged into the melee. And I wouldn't want to fail to mention the great character of Ash's dad played by none less than Lee Majors who adds unexpected heart to the story. But the heart of Ash is what's revealed in the final surges of the story and it's done with sensistivity that belies the otherwise inpenetrable self-image of the saviour of the world, Ash Williams, aka Ashy Slashy. As a fan of the original movies I was delighted to discover Ash vs Evil Dead and binge through it all over the course of a few weeks. What a treat.

Seasons 1 & 2, solid writing and memorable. Season 3 the shaky thin writing begins, while holding on enough. Season 4 the writing hits bottom, and must be endured. Season 5 the show regains some wind and limps home to a reasonable ending. With all that said it might seem I didn't like Z Nation. Quite the contrary, however. The solid start w/ the first 2 seasons indelibly hooks you into the characters and the overall story line. The fine actors, especially Hodgkinson, Smith and Allen, hold the centerline for us and keep us coming back for more. In short, a pleasantly satisfying zombie genre story and some admirable acting, despite a weakening script.

One of Shyamalan's best, IMO. A unique, paradoxical story that, despite what the trailers might lead you to conclude, is not a murderous gore-fest in the woods. In fact, somewhat the opposite. Gripping, puzzling, with a clever wind-down (or up) that has few other places to go. I was quite pleased with this effort due to it's unique story.