James S

Got up to episode 3. Yeah. ok. I'm leaving it there. Hey, I've got nothing against lesbians, but the episode feels like a parody. Mae and Osha live with their mothers in a same-sex society of witches who use the Force to conceive children and call it "the Thread." Predictably, these witches are outcasts. The show seems poised to paint the Jedi as villains once again, a tired narrative. Their efforts to be "diverse" just seem contrived, It's jarring.

The Song of Names (2019) embarks on a poignant exploration of music, friendship, and the enduring impact of World War II. The film, directed by François Girard, weaves a narrative that spans decades, tracing the mysterious disappearance of a musical prodigy named Dovidl Rapoport. At its core, the film hinges on the complex bond between Dovidl and his childhood friend, Martin Simmonds. Tim Roth, as the older Martin, delivers a compelling performance, capturing the character's emotional journey as he seeks answers about Dovidl's disappearance. Clive Owen, portraying the adult Dovidl, adds depth to the film with his nuanced portrayal of a man haunted by his past. The cinematography and music composition enhance the storytelling, creating a rich visual and auditory experience. However, despite these strengths, the film grapples with uneven pacing, particularly in the first half, and struggles to fully engage the audience with its characters. The emotional resonance one might expect from such a profound story often feels elusive, leaving some moments underexplored. While 'The Song of Names' presents a unique narrative and benefits from strong performances and technical elements, it falls short of fully realising its potential. A 2/5 star rating reflects the film's inability to consistently captivate and emotionally resonate, leaving viewers with a sense of unfulfilled promise.

I struggled to get past how bad Eisenberg was as a mime. He seemed to have done little if any training. So-much-so, that when the audience does get to see Marcel Marceau perform, it cuts to close-ups of Marcel, too close to see him really perform, or anything other than the actor Eisenberg, who clearly can't mime, trying to act like he can.

I really liked season one. I thought the actor who played Dracula did an outstanding performance. Season two is a horror show and not the kind I wanted at all. I went from 'My new binge' at end of season 1 to 'I can't watch anymore,' by second eposide, season 2. It's just set up so poorly so obviously. Meh. From 5 to 3 stars.

We waited decades to finally see Luke and Johnson/Kennedy treat it with what only amounts to disrespect. Luke throwing the lightsaber over his shoulder is exactly what Johnson/Kennedy did to this franchise.