Masters of Air

Another huge score for Apple TV, the latest generation of Band of Brothers this time the focus is on our Airmen. Despite my dislike for a couple of the actors, I couldn't find much fault in their or any of the performances. In fact, there's not much fault to be found anywhere. You all know how good Band of Brothers was this isn't quite up to that level of sublime, but its gets awfully close. Very Entertaining stuff

 

Three Body Problem

 This is one of my favorite sci-fi books of all time and I watched the 30 episode Chinese version of this adaptation. So, my viewpoint of this is going to differ a lot from the norm because of my familiarity of the work. This is an extremely condensed and Americanized version, but its well cast and entertaining and the story is first rate, but the story goes SOOOO much deeper than Netflix shows. They did do a fantastic job with the VR portions of the story. Even with a that this is excellent stuff First rate cast, it's good, but judge for yourself.

The Serpent Queen

Samantha Morton shines as Catherine de Medici in this under the radar period-piece. Airing on Starz, It came out in 2022, but season 2 is upcoming this year. A complex, First-Rate piece of historical fiction..

 

Road House (2024)

 

More of a reboot than a remake. Some of the elements of the original are there, but for the most part this is fresh and it's actually better than its predecessor . Bonus: it filled with good music. I am not a big Jake G fan, but man is this dude ripped. Good Fun and a Very Entertaining Film. Recommended.

Palm Royale

I really LOVE this show. It looks and feels great. Set in1969 Palm Beach Kristen Wiig tries to maneuver her way into high society. This is the day I fell in love with Kristen Wiig she looks absolutely stunning in every scene and she is 51 years old (i had to look it up) Hopefully this will jump start her career, but this cast is great and features Allison Janney, Laura Dern, John Lucas, etc. a 6.6 IMDB rating is far far too low. I would put this firmly in the 8's another outstanding show from Apple+

 

Zone of Interest

 

Magnificent, but not for all tastes. It won a most well deserved Oscar for best foreign film but it also earned a well deserved loss for best picture, if that makes sense. Zone of Interest is a stunning portrait of the commander of the Auschwitz death camp who has carved out an idyllic life with his family in a gorgeous estate right in the shadow of the camp. Hushed tones would be an apt description, Told in a slow, deliberate, matter-of-fact fashion with a subtlety that will not appeal to everyone. The horrors inside the camp are never shown. A thinking mans picture which is why it works better in Europe than America

Poor Things

Uggg...Visual Striking, but OMG was this a piece of crap. Premise, is Emma Stone has her brain replaced with an infant and the film chronicles its rapidly advancing development in her. Including an out of control libido. Ultimately this is an EXTREMELY boring story that last for 2 and half hours...good friggin' luck.. All eye candy, great sets, costumes, etc. and nothing redeeming. I love Emma Stone, but she didn't deserve an Oscar for this. Don't Bother

 

The Last Repair Shop

 

Oscar winner so I watched it...Documentary about the LA school district repair shop that fixes musical instruments that the kids take out on loan. Sounds better than it is, because its a 39 minute snooze-fest. Seems the subject matter fits what the current zeitgeist is... I will watch the rest to see what should have won...LOL

The Gentlemen

Vastly Entertaining series based on the Guy Ritchie film of the same name. Ritchie is the creator and director of this series, so it's basically beyond reproach, as Ritchie is one of the best directors in the world. Anything he puts his name on goes immediately to the top of my Watchlist and this is no exception. The series has all the trademarks of a Ritchie film, Goofy supporting characters, a complex plot and an decidedly English sense of humor all wrapped up in a crime drama. Kaya Scoldelario is amazing as Susie Glass. An absolute must see for Fans of Guy Ritchie and a strong recommendation for those who are not.

UPDATE: Giancarlo Esposito plays the same character he did on Breaking Bad, not sure if you call it an Easter Egg or a homage, but it's kick ass either way

 

 The Tourist

Solid Series that keeps you guessing by telling a fairly compelling story about an amnesiac found in the Aussie outback who may or may not be a bad guy and we find out as his story slowly unfolds.... Agree with the 7.0 rating only 12 episodes for 2 seasons, so it's not too great an investment