M A – Google

I know this movie bombed at the box office and I didn't see in theaters, but I streamed this and actually liked it. I play in the background sometimes and it gets my mind off stresses in life. It does remind me of the 90's movies especially with the instrumental soundtrack and being of a certain age it's comforting and evokes nostalgia for me maybe to mirror what William feels for his father as he reminisces and longs for him. I definitely feel the enormous loss of his father and the elusiveness as he chases his father's legacy and spirit of character even going so far as to throw himself into dangerous situations. Well acted by Daniel Diemer who's character, William, looks like he would be on the football team with an active social life, but is deeply impacted by his dad's death he is consistantly internal and says very little. His silence is palpable. William's love interest, Harper, breaks this spell - like a reverse Snow White- and awakens William to the present with her kiss, William drops his father's journal and the storms and the chasing stop. I like the subtle nod to the late Bill Paxton. Rest in peace Anne Heche. I'm good with the acting, the storyline which is kept tight and consistent, the direction, and cinematography - there are some beautifully photographic moments that are not storm related and translate a feeling of time. I'm surprised I really like this movie! 😊

Thank goodness the station is showing Lucky Dog reunions of Lucky Dog with Brandon McMillan. He's the best with dogs and people. Brandon also has an approachable personality. I couldn't stand the couple as they were sterile and clearly were doing the show only for money and I feel like they were seeking the limelight in some weird reality show way. Anyway, I'm happy they are off my TV. The reason for the 4 stars is the turffmutt infomercials. The insertion of that company during Brandon's Lucky Dog started taking away from the show and the dude who owns it is so rehearsed & wooden I roll my eyes just seeing him. Now even in the Lucky Dog Reunions the "turffmutt foundation " has found it's annoying way into the show which cheapens it and feels like they have their corporate paws in the mix - again. The owner and the ED of turffmutt seem sleazy and wooden. It ruins the show and it doesn't fit with the compassion and approachability Brandon naturally has. Please get rid of turffmutt and turffmutt foundation infomercials during Lucky Dog Reunions.

This might be a compelling story for those with very little life experience. These two need to travel, read, volunteer for undeserved communities and generally get to know themselves and the world. But this story was annoying as their sheltered and selfish lives unfold painfully slowly. I think Alice needs a deep dive into therapy, clearly she had mental health issues and Jack has serious boundary issues. I can't believe PBS played this series...I miss Downton Abbey...

I'm not a climber but I love documentaries. This fell flat. For awhile the sons referring to dad as Alex threw me. I had to replay some parts to understand Alex was their dad. And the widow referring to his ashes as "buddy" seemed funny and distant. It's also strange to me that Sam didn't watch the footage from ABC (I think it was ABC) prior to this documentary being made - at least it came off that way. Was this acting for effect? And the film maker kept saying "this will be hard to watch" just seemed like he wanted to trigger Sam. That was off putting. Also, I thought this would be a film focused on the journey of trying to recover their dad's remains but it was a lot of film on the kids childhood and their mom in the background STILL struggling with whether or not Alex or her husband actually loved her and the kids. I think the answer is clear as we see Alex choosing to spend Christmas on a cold mountain with a buddy and continue to choose to spend time in the mountains rather than being husband and making sacrifices for the love of family. Clearly Alex LOVED the outdoors - good for him and passing away in a place he loved, doing what he loved is a mixed blessing. Maybe this why his wife moved on so quickly. Overall, kinda cringe.

This show played on my local pbs station. It's ridiculous to the point of cringe. Similar to Sister Boniface in that the acting is wooden and disengaging. There was a scene where Fisher was thrown after a "cake bomb" (who puts a bomb in a cake??) went off. Of course she was well, hearing intact, not a scratch on her, dress was clean and flawless, and her heavy eye makeup wasn't even smudged. And her light, innocence unbothered. So UNrelatable which I will extend to the entire show. And I don't like the set, or time period. I did like her (numerous) handbags that seem to only keep her...one key? Is this a working woman?

This played on my local pbs station. Usually look forward to an evening mystery program. But this? Ugh. Ruth is annoying. The actor playing Ruth just smiles. That's the extent of her acting and adds no substance. The person playing Sam is totally uninteresting. It's 2 dimensional and after 20 mins in I turned off the program and sat outside looking at the clouds that provided more interest to me. If there were more scenes with sister Boniface it might be more engaging. But she doesn't hold my attention either and relies on the terrible acting of others and sensational storylines to bring out her character. Father Brown was engaging, great actors, had a community with texture, and great story writing.

I wanted to like it. This book makes me wonder if this is what it's like to not have ever explored anything beyond one's self. Not explored museums, art, film, music, nature, long walks, reading, travel, etc. Just the four walls and a partner who also never really explored anything beyond their self. And a cat. The main character does admit to never living alone prior to her divorce, which probably makes her undefinable to herself. What an uninteresting person.