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Lessons in Chemistry (2023)
Science and Chemistry Explored While Preparing Meals; But So Much More Outside The Kitchen.
Even if you can barely remember your Chem class in High School or classes in college, this is really a good miniseries to watch as the central characters develop skills and relationships while learning about each other and how their pasts had evolved as their present lives became intertwined.
Maddening to watch at times with regard to the way women were deferentially treated by a male dominated society solely because they wanted something more intellectually challenging for themselves in life than simply raising a family with a Mrs Degree.
Treat yourself to a watch as it is well worth it. Watch it with family members or friends.
Beyond the Mask (2015)
Absolutely horrible, avoid at all costs!
Absolutely horrible, avoid at all costs! Actress Kara K shows no talent at acting. And she doesn't do much better in her Chicago series Episodes on NBC. Too bad! Historically inaccurate. Film depiction is almost comic book like, but enjoyable on that level. Could have been better.
Atlantic Crossing: The Giant Awakes (2020)
America must go to war! December 7, 1941, a day which will live in infamy.
As President Roosevelt has continued to be besieged for aid and weaponry by European allies, Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Japanese fleet. The sleeping giant has been rudely awakened.
Note that at the beginning of the episode, it shows two carriers at anchor. Historically this depiction is inaccurate as all three carriers of the Pacific fleet were not present; the last being the Lexington, CV-2, which had left on a resupply mission late Friday night. The superstructure on the carriers shown appear to be Saratoga class with single flight decks.
Rumors and rumors of rumors affect the Crown Prince Prince while in London as he tries to navigate policies and politics. America must now rally.
Another anachronism arises as the Crown Prince debarks an American plane arriving in Scotland. Here is shown "USAF" on the wing of the craft but the Air Force didn't exist until 1947. During the war the Army Air Core predated the Air Force.
Da 5 Bloods (2020)
A well acted film. But kind of a knock off .
Early on while watching the film, I found myself thinking about the old Humphrey Bogart movie, Treasure of the Sierra Madre. Spike even paid an homage with the oft quoted lines - Badges, We Don't Need No Stinking Badges.
The Walking Dead: World Beyond (2020)
Enough to make one comatose
Ploddingly slow in story and character development. Four episodes in before it wrenches your attention. When 4 become 6 the story line picks up a bit, but if you're expecting much further development just skip to episodes 9 and 10 if you have managed to stay awake.
Trauma Center (2019)
Could have been good
Woman empties trash in alley behind restaurant. Sees bloodied man crawling towards her and two men began shooting at the man and then at her wounding her in leg. Two men shooting take off as police come responding to scene.
Woman is taken to hospital and hidden by police lieutenant Bruce Willis who then takes off to find those who murdered his C.I. after assuring woman she'll be safe and giving her his cell number. Will she be safe? You got it.
With the exception of the woman's acting, other character's acting are negligible. Most dialogue is stunted and barely tolerable. You find yourself questioning WHY the characters aren't doing this or that.
Bruce Willis is mundane and barely afloat is his role. NOTE TO SELF: Avoid wasting any more time watching any movie "starring" Bruce Willis.
Legionnaire's Trail (2020)
Atrocious!
Easily one of the worst movies ever made. Stilted and stunted dialogue that serves no real purpose gives actors little to work with. Rourke's deliveries of aforesaid dialogue only magnifies the total ineptitude of this film. I found myself skipping forward tediously through the poor messenger's journey until the scene type changed. Thankfully, doing so shortened the viewing time. The whole story could have been mercifully been shot in ten minutes. A question which arises while watching: How did this production ever get the funding to be made?? May for writing off a tax loss?? Don't waste your time.