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Friends: The One Where Rachel Smokes (1999)
Really?
Who would take up the disgusting habit of smoking for their job? Rachel, are you mental? And Carol is annoying with her high horse attitude. She really adds nothing to this show. Not one of the better episodes, kids. Why is Rachel's boss such an idiot? Like smoking is so cool. Why would anyone care about canned soup much less watch a commercial about it? Phoebe is again the saving grace with her attitude about being in charge of cups. Control freak Monica got her just reward. Ross is again a neurotic fool, accusing Chandler of flirting with the pizza girl. Again, not one of the better episodes.
Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer (2021)
Not bad, not great
I watched this show completely, and all I can say is thank God for that San Francisco cop who was willing to beat info out of an informant to get the name of Richard Ramirez and for Frank Salerno, who obviously is a brilliant cop. I tired of Gil Carrillo and his blathering personal narrative. What an egomaniac. This show was not about him but he made sure to interject his personal comments everywhere he could. I didn't think he was very professional. He could have learned a lot from Frank on his professionalism and stoic nature. More background on Richard Ramirez and his childhood, the dynamics that shaped his terrible nature, would have been helpful. As far as his groupies, who cares? My heart goes out to the little six year old girl, the lady who lost her grandmother, and the family that lost their parents and grandparents, and all of the families of all of the victims. That reporter Laurel was an idiot. Someone should have fired her! Who cares that she was at the hairdresser when he was caught? Overall, not sorry I watched this program. Just wish I could have shaped the direction of the material, and eliminated about 80% of Gil Carrillo.
The Exorcist (1973)
What are you kidding?
This movie is a complete joke. I could look beyond Ellen Burstyn's extreme over-acting, and little Linda Blair's pathetic, non-scary, crude makeup but really, stabbing one's lady parts with a crucifix and rubbing mommy's face in it? Why would anyone watch this crap unless drunk, high, or possibly off their meds? Really, people, get a grip.
The only reason it gets a three is set design, Jason Miller's strong acting ability, and the soundtrack. To think that the original 1973 audiences would faint, throw up, and otherwise be frightened out of their seats is so laughable that it makes me want to bring Boris Karloff back to life to show the producers of this cheap crap how to make a horror film. Good luck next time. You've had 50 years to study up.
The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)
A film for all ages...
This is, perhaps, the best post-war (of any war) film that was ever made. It's a timeless movie that addresses the human condition of veterans and their families down to its bare bones and does with such intelligence, tenderness and poignant elegance that you'll cry no matter how hard you try not to. All the players are magnificent in their perspective roles and there was no miscasting in this picture. It beat out It's a Wonderful Life and Frank Kapra for best picture/director of 1946. That should tell you to "watch it" if nothing else. You won't be sorry and you may just find that your heart grows three sizes that day.
Presumed Innocent (1990)
Just average...
We'll, with this cast you'd think that it would be a better film. Greta needs acting classes. Bonnie is just plain pathetic and irritating. Her dialogue is a snooze fest. Harrison, a weak cliche obviously didn't see Fatal Attraction. The coroner is hilarious, "no diaphragm in that lady." Wow. Plus, did the wife kill the "destroyer " just to lay the blame on hubby? Get a divorce you needy simpleton. The only acting worth watching was Raul Julia. Looks like the murdered character Carolyn was sleeping with everyone to further her career. Gee, what a new concept! I don't know, kids. 2+ hours better spent elsewhere.
Christmas Carol (1978)
A must see!
1978 was a rough year for me. I had a terrible romantic breakup and my father had to have very risky heart surgery at Christmas. This show came on and my dark mood was immediately changed to laughter and appreciation. Thank you Rich. I've watched it every Christmas holiday for 42 years and hopefully many, many more!
Cinderella (1965)
Mesmerizing
Take me back to 1965. Lovely music. The dress, the dance, the prince. Thank you YouTube for putting this up for all to see. An absolute treasure!
Everybody Loves Raymond: Thank You Notes (2003)
Bad Taste
This episode would have been good had it not been for Debra's extremely in bad taste comment about Charlie Manson. Writers really blew it here. If I had been Patricia Heaton I would have not been willing to say this dialogue. Not funny at all.