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The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (2020)
Stupid, Dramatic, Performative, I binged the whole thing!
Let's skip all the boring stuff, we all know what this show is. Here are my unqualified psycho assessments for all the girls:
Jen Shah: Histrionic Disorder
- categorized by exaggerated emotionality and attention seeking behaviours
- Overwhelming desire to be noticed
- sense of self-worth depends on the approval of others
Mary Crosby: Psychopathy. (Or antisocial personality disorder at the least) -Disregarding or violating the rights of others -Inability to distinguish between right and wrong -tendency to lie often -Narcissism
Heather: Mentally stable for the most part. "Religious trauma" and a bit of an inciting conflict problem.
Lisa: Antisocial personality disorder -Lisa seems to display some pretty evident dark triad traits at the least (psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellian) she's NOT a psychopath, but she's definitely manipulative and does show some pretty evident narcissism.
Meredith: Anti-Social Personality disorder. Clearly she's very neurotic and often withdraws as a coping mechanism. It seems like she's often masking her emotions, and generally plays her cards pretty close to her chest. She unable to be vulnerable very often and displays some narcissistic tendencies.
Whitney: I don't even know what to say. At first I thought she was just really stupid, but then I realized it's more that's she's just extremely naive. Lisa's not so far off with the Nancy drew comment. Maybe another histrionic.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: The Gang's Still in Ireland (2021)
Back on track
Despite my concerns with the first 3 or 4 episodes this season, the gang goes to Ireland two parter is a promising return to form, not to mention the hilariously heartbreaking ending.
Can they please just shut up about Covid tho? I'm just sick of talking about it.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: 2020: A Year In Review (2021)
Growing out of touch?
This show just doesn't hit the same. It feels like a shallow imitation, which is strange, since Howerton is back as a writer this season. It's not that I'm bothered by political jokes, that's an always sunny staple. I'm bothered by the narratives sure, but mostly just because it feels totally out of place for these characters. They're not supposed to be socially conscious, they're not supposed to be good people. Why does Charlie comment on people not knowing how to wear masks for example? Charlies supposed to be an idiot and he's not supposed to understand social standards, it just doesn't make sense. That's only one example. Constantly throughout this episode, along with the second, there are lines which feel delivered from the mouths of the writers and not the characters. Somethings changed. It's clear these guys are just growing out of touch. I hope the gang get it together, Always Sunny is my favourite comedy, this is the first episode I've ever given a negative score to.
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019)
John Wick Baby!
This movie man! Sure the story is super convenient and sometimes doesn't make sense but forget it, Wick fights a guy using a horse. The way I see it, each movie in the franchise so far is getting worse and worse plot wise and stepping up the action everytime and this one is the perfect mix, great action and the story is serviceable enough to let it happen.
Still, wish it just wrapped up the Trilogy instead of ending on a cliffhanger implying they'll be 7 more of these things😂
Ad Astra (2019)
A slow poetic Space Odyssey
Ad Astra is slow and poetic space odyssey that feels more like a meaningful passion project about fatherhood than the typical astronaut blockbuster I expected. The movie popped with colour, had grand sweeping cinematography and poetic voice over. Very reminiscent of 2001, a film I love so obviously I enjoyed it. Still, it was slow at times and if I didn't already know I'd like it I may have been inclined to stop watching at some points. the narration seemed somewhat over explanatory at times and there were a few scenes that seemed a bit odd and out of place. Overall still a great movie and I'm glad to see it coming out of Hollywood in 2019.
El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019)
Unnecessary, but good anyway
Certainly doesn't feel particularly necessary to the overall breaking bad storyline, that being said, the flowing cinematography, brilliant performances and melancholic atmosphere make for a beautiful final chapter that will satisfy any fan of the show. Though it probably would have worked better as a couple extra episodes released a few months after the shows finally back in 2014 then an actual movie.
The Beach Bum (2019)
fun!
This movie sort of just lolligags for an hour and a half with a loosely strung together plot and I kind of don't mind that at all. McConaughey chews up the scenery and all the side characters are hilarious, Martin Lawerence being a particular highlight. Ultimately it's not a particularly groundbreaking film but it's certainly very different from anything you've seen before and is effortlessly funny. I've never seen a Harmony Korine film that was able to have this much fun with itself! Can't wait to watch it again.
Ready or Not (2019)
Forgettable fun!
This movies just a straight up fun time. It's a case of a movie that takes a cool and interesting premise and just runs with it, making for a wildly entertaining experience. It's definitely flawed, with several recurring tropes and plot conveniences but for the most part that doesn't hold it back too much since it's still a good time despite them. So, it might not be particularly memorable or have any sort of potent messages but it doesn't really matter because it's a lot of fun and just a good time overall.
Dragged Across Concrete (2018)
Underrated, but understandably so
Dragged across concrete is a meticulous and gritty crime thriller with an engaging plot and well constructed characters. People have called it Tarantino esc and I'm inclined to agree, though the movie still has it's own unique sense of style which is great. Still, it's not perfect, it's intentionally quite slow paced and while it does make the payoffs more satisfying in the end it really drags in certain scenes and can be hard to sit through at times. A particular scene involving Vince von and an egg salad sandwich was a particularly memorable example. On top of that, while the dialogue is charming it can seem a bit too idiosyncratic at times and can get a little obnoxious at times.
Marriage Story (2019)
Pretty good 👍
The acting and writing stand out in particular with this movie, and after watching several other baumbach films I think it might be his best in both those departments. The movie is tragic and honest and it doesn't over simplify things like most of these movies. Nothings black and white, and Scar Joe and Driver do alot in there roles to help promote that feeling. Both of the leads deserve oscar noms and honestly Drivers my front runner for best actor right now.
UglyDolls (2019)
Insultingly safe
This, like the emoji movie a few years ago, is another example of a studio made movie with no heart and nothing of any significance to say. It chooses the safest of messages and has no subtlety. The comedy is just embarrassing and cringy and the movie shamelessly steals from more successful animated films of the past. All in all it's a mostly pointless experience and a waste of 2 hours. I wouldn't even recommend it for anyone with kids, just go watch toy story or the LEGO movie instead, at least then they might learn something substantial or have a good time.
Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood (2019)
Modern Masterpiece
The best performances I've ever seen from all three of our main characters, this film just has so much passion and spirit you can tell it was made by someone who really cared about the project. I just saw it for the second time and I honestly think it's a modern masterpiece that's quickly becoming one of my favorite movies of all time.
Noon o Goldoon (1996)
Surprisingly charming
I didnt expect such a well acted and heart felt experience with this one. Definitely not something I was looking forward to going in but I found myself enjoying it by the end. Definitely not perfect, it takes a while grip you, the pacing can be irritating for something so short and I'm certainly not jumping to see it again but overall I think it was one of the most human story's I've seen in a while and everyone can get something out of it.
It Chapter Two (2019)
Disappointing and Ok
Bill Hader was great and James Ransone as adult Eddie was also a highlight. Also, as someone who's a fan of the original material I have to give it credit for paying a lot of respect to the book, perhaps even to a fault though, as this movie suffers from a rambling 3 hour run time that doesn't quite feel deserved and that drags alot more than I'd like it to. The Comedy was nearly as charming and funny as the original but was a little too frequently relied on as it often took Away from the dramatic and horrific elements making for a jarring experience. Still a decent movie overall, not quite as good as part 1
A Clockwork Orange (1971)
Deeply bizarre yet strangely thought provoking
One of the most abstract and disturbing films i've ever seen, although what else could you really expect from a director like Kubrick. There are two sides to Clockwork, on one hand its filled with too much unessecary nudity and graffic violence, at times called a bad porno by particularly pessimistic critics, yet still it had that ever present characteristic that only a Kubrick film can employ, that cinematic awe that causes it to stick with you for weeks after thinking about all the aesthetic mastery Kubrick employs. Filled with beautiful cinematography, poetic dialogue and a horrifyingly thrilling score, Clockwork Orange manages to be at once insightful and revolting, disturbing and yet deeply satisfying. There is no question this is not the easiest movie to watch but with its various philosophical messages and visual beauty, it is a film that seems impossible to ignore and one that will surely stick with you forever.