Thursday, 31 January 2019
The Jim Gaffigan Show (Season 1 + 2)
It's a shame there are only 2 seasons because the Jim Gaffigan show was the best celebration of comedy since Seinfeld. No, it doesn't have the same quirk that make Seinfeld unique, but the guest appearances of famous comedians was a lot of fun, heck, Jerry even shows up for an episode. Raising 5 kids in a New York city apartment, huh, I swear he'd have a lot more money than this, but maybe I'm underestimating the price of New York apartments. Regardless, that premise makes for an entertaining show, and if you're worried about it being about kids, they're barely in it. Recommend.
Jim Gaffigan: Noble Ape
Nothing will ever pass “Beyond the Pale” when it comes to
Gaffigan specials, but I’ve given up hoping for better material each and every
special and have come to appreciate the humor each time around. That being said Noble Ape has a few lol
moments and lots of grinning. It’s worth
your time.
Monday, 7 January 2019
Wreck it Ralph 2
Disney movies are famous for becoming classics, they don't always hit, but there's no denying many of them have staying power. The original Wreck it Ralph focused on iconic video game characters which made the movie relatable to young and old audiences alike. This movie focuses less on video game characters and more on the internet, and while it seemed very "now" today, I wonder what it's lasting power will be. Will these things still be relevant in a few years? Facebook? Ebay? I guess they did bank on some mega sites and not the likes of "Tik Tok". Regardless of all that it has a heartwarming story and even my kids who are 5 and really have no concept of the internet enjoyed it. I loved it. Recommend.
Friday, 4 January 2019
Ellen Degeneres: Relatable
Admittedly I'm not a huge "Ellen" fan, but the odd time I do tune in I find her to be quite humorous and like-able, the same could be said about this stand up special. She covers pretty much the entirety of her career, her coming out, and dealing with fame and her strive to stay "relatable" even though she's so rich and famous. It's a decent way to spend an hour. Recommend.
Saturday, 10 November 2018
The Haunting of Hill House
I binged this while I was sick and on vacation, it was good for that. If you're expecting "Stranger Things" this is not that. This is ultimately a drama/horror maybe weighing a little heavier on the drama than the horror. The scares are there, but the focus is on the family and their relationships. I liked it, I enjoyed most of the characters and their young counterparts. The casting was incredible. Recommend.
Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh
If you're a fan of Sandler comedy albums, you will not be disappointed in this stand-up special on Netflix. It's not quite as raunchy as some of his album skits, but don't go in thinking this is "Dad Sandler" ... it's not safe for kids. I did have quite a few hearty laughs and a few of the songs are downright hilarious. I feel Sandler's at his very best when singing. Recommend.
Saturday, 20 October 2018
Sully
It's hard not to like a Tom Hanks film, even the "not so good" ones turn out to be pretty good. This is the case with Sully. I can't say it's one of his best films, although it truly is an amazing story in reality. The film focuses so much more on the heat he receives for his split second decision over the actual heroics itself. I guess that's one way of pushing a 10 minute event into a 90 minute film. It's worth it's 90 minute runtime. Recommend.
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