eleanorebwells Reviews

Velma (2023– )

One of the worst things I've ever seen

[1/10 · 12 January 2023]

This show is one of the worst things I've ever seen, and I would give it 0 stars if I could. I can't believe how poorly written this show is, how mean-spirited it is and how much contempt it has for its source material. It's not like it resonates with people because of the themes of teamwork, or found family, or about how different people with different personalities and goals and outlooks on life can be friends and love each other.

No, we have to character assassinate everyone, especially Fred and have everyone talk in petty, tired and divisive cliches. There's no word for it other than cringe. I am so sick and tired of these types of shows. At least they're keeping Scooby himself out of his this garbage.

Off to palette cleanse with the original show.

Goodbye, Petrushka (2022)

A heartfelt and enjoyable indie

[10/10 · 10 November 2022]

As a director, Nicola Rose has an incredible voice and that carries through to every frame of "Goodbye Petrushka". I was thoroughly engaged in Claire's story and was pleasantly surprised when the story went in a direction that I wasn't expecting. I love the juxtaposition between Paris and New York City, and the director's love for France and French culture completely shine through. It definitely brought me back to a high school trip I took there. Beyond that, I thought that the animated sequences were used to great effect. Every one was well cast in their roles. I can't wait to see what everyone involved in this production does next.