HORIZON: AN AMERICAN SAGA bit off more than they could chew. It felt long and drawn out. It was a good attempt, but in the end, failed by thinking too big.…
Continue ReadingAs it stands, LONGLEGS doesn't quite have the legs to stand on.…
Continue ReadingTHE UNION shoulda, woulda, coulda have been so much better than it was, and I am being very kind in my word choice.…
Continue ReadingWhile Esta enjoyed laughing along with the TIME BANDITS, as the series went on, Aaron wasn’t as impressed. Here’s the episodic breakdown. E1-E2 😊 “While the two-episode premiere is imperfect, the show has an “it” quality that makes me want more. That primarily reflects how much fun the cast, writers, and creators are having paying homage to Gilliam’s original while also charting a new course.“ – Aaron E3-4 😊 “TIME BANDITS begs audiences to suspend disbelief as the ensemble traverses…
Continue ReadingTIME BANDITS ended its frustrating run with a predictable whimper. While it did pay tribute to the original movie, it wasn’t enough for me to wholeheartedly recommend it. Despite having a climatic cheesy montage, E9 PELL-MELL worked because audiences finally saw character growth in the “leader,” Penelope (Lisa Kudrow). E10 FORTRESS OF DARKNESS was full of tedious exposition and characters talking about a showdown rather than having one. Even worse, the series ends on an uneventful cliffhanger that won’t be…
Continue ReadingLADY IN THE LAKE was one big hallucinatory dream fest.…
Continue ReadingJACKPOT! offered no pot of gold or redeeming moments.…
Continue ReadingTHE INSTIGATORS and I didn’t off to a great start. I’ve always found Casey to be the lesser of the Affleck brothers.…
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