If you are expecting Raymond Burr, don't wast your time. Or just don't wast your time. On the other hand, you could watch John Lithgow waste his time.
Jan Nylander
Jan Nylander
Reviews
19 Reviews
A Short Observation about Season 3, Episode 1
14 December 2019
Mrs. Maisel has an act at an Army base. The section on the Army base was entertaining. Line were witty and fast. However, the stuff about the family is a continuing distraction. The mother is just okay, but the father character is not funny. In fact, he's angry all the time. The ex husband tends to get into trouble. In the end, Mrs. Maisel is the only part worth watching.
Jan Nylander
The Report
(I) (2019)
A short observation about "The Report"
7 December 2019
Others have reviewed the movie adequately. It was well done and gripping.
But I'm confused. The move claims to show that enhanced interrogation methods used by the C.I.A. don't work. But, if these methods were used on me, I'd let the interrogators know everything! The movie ( and the original report) doesn't show why the methods didn't work on the captives.
A short observation about "The Crown: Season 3, episode 2"
25 November 2019
Terminator: Dark Fate
(2019)
A short observation about Terminator: Dark Fate
14 November 2019
A terminator show up and tries to terminate Dani, who appears to be a slow learner. Then Sarah show up, and they run around for most of the movie poping the terminator with stuff that doesn't stop it. Later Arnold shows up, but that doesn't help much. The script is full of dumb dialogue. The ony thing wroth watching is the Linda Hamilton character. Otherwise, no.
Jan Nylander
Jan Nylander
Downton Abbey
(2019)
A short observation about Downton Abbey.
30 September 2019
This was a nearly perfect adaptation of the television series, and fortunately, Elizabeth McGovern didn't have a lot to say. All the characters were there and in the some roles as the series. Briefly, the Royals were coming, and the King's staff descends about Downton, upsetting the both staff and family. The Moseley character was too broadly played, and the gay connection was a distraction.
Jan Nylander
A short observation about John Wick: Chaper 3-Parabellum
20 May 2019
There may have been a story here, but it was fairly well obscured. Angelica Huston was wasted, and Keanu Reeves didn't have to act. Nearly all of the thing consisted of a series of "Wham, Bam, Smack" fights.
Jan Nylander
A short observation about Episode 5
30 April 2019
Warning: Spoilers
The survivors spend most of the time arguing about their situation. Finally, one guy wants to throw Sun out, but gets thrown out himself. Meanwhile, Rose and her crew wander aimlessly until the stumble upon the diner. Army guy shoots one zombie dead, but misses the other. The diner crew rushed out and beats the remaining zombie down. That's it!
If there's any way to waste more airtime, the writers will think of it. And the actress who plays Rose isn't going to win any drama awards.
Jan Nylander
Jan Nylander
Black Summer
(2019–2021)
A short observation about Black Summer
26 April 2019
Well, the producers of this series got one thing right: In an apocalypse of some kind, you can't trust the government.
Episode 1 starts with Rose, who can't seem to get anything right. You can't fix stupid. Rose cuddles her infected husband until he turns and tries to eat her. Instead of trying to escape, she wallows on the bathroom floor. Given a chance to get away, she leaves her backpack behind. Chased by her raving zombie husband, she runs into a a fenced alley.
A short observation about "All Alone".
10 February 2019
Review of final episode
25 December 2018
The series comes to an end with this episode. Like others, this one has a cliffhanger ending, but with a twist. The main characters remain as they were at the beginning, and always seem to get out of trouble at the end. I wish there were a sequel, or perhaps a movie. I have mentioned the series to a lot of people.
A flop
7 December 2018
Season 1 was so funny and interesting that I expected more of the same. Unfortunately, there was nothing funny, clever, or different about this episode. Perhaps there is nowhere to go but down after such a marvelous season 1. Any more clinkers and I'll stop watching.
Sometimes funny, but...
6 December 2018
Normally there are humorous elements to this series. But not this episode. It was little more than pandering to the left (and Trump haters, or course, of which there are many). Yet, they did a good job of covering up Candace's weight problem.
The series does take a point of view, and that must be respected. However, there will never be the series opposite. Hollywood is incapable of producing a series (or even an episode) that has a conservative point of view.
Kis Günesi
(2016)
Review of Winter Sun
13 October 2018
It is difficult to post an accurate review because of language differences, and I suppose something has been lost in translation. It has an interesting plot, there are sub-plots, and and unexpected twists that add to interest. Nevertheless, there is a problem with the main characters. There is way too much standing around, looking off into space. And the Efe character is sometimes nearly uncommunicative. Moreover, the main characters sometimes seem to be talking past each other.
Ultraviolet
(2017– )
A great series!!!
2 September 2018
I want a second series, and maybe even a third. Everyone who has seen Marta loves her in this part. The action is fast paced with interesting, kooky characters. And then, there's the sexual tension between the two main characters.
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