https://youtu.be/f9OKL5no-S0 6.5/10 After hearing that “Luke Cage” and “Iron Fist” were the lesser of the Marvel/Netflix shows, I had somewhat low expectations for this debut season. To my surprise, I found it to be better than both freshman seasons of “Jessica Jones” and “Luke Cage”, trailing behind only the mighty “Daredevil” seasons, which seem to … Continue reading Iron Fist Season 1
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#1 Hulu Film in 2021: The United States vs. Billie Holiday
https://youtu.be/USi-ppCfxEA 5/10 Due to the nomination for Best Actress for leading performer Andra Day, I thought I’d give this movie an examination. Upon its completion, it is a fairly by the numbers biopic, but with a truly incredible leading performance and strong production values. Musical biopics are a dime a dozen and it is the … Continue reading #1 Hulu Film in 2021: The United States vs. Billie Holiday
#19 Film in 2021: Our Friend
https://youtu.be/GTWqGLnOxtA 8.5/10 Cancer dramas are a dime a dozen these days and have been around for decades but “Our Friend” sets itself above and beyond your average, melodramatic weep fest. Something I didn’t know about this film going in was that this is based on a true story, automatically making it more emotionally impactful than … Continue reading #19 Film in 2021: Our Friend
#18 Film in 2021: Born a Champion
https://youtu.be/SmyHdcs3cyg 8/10 I love experiencing films like “Born a Champion”. After initially viewing the trailer for this film for the first time, I thought it looked rather cheesy and low budget. I wasn’t totally wrong but what I wasn’t expecting at all was just how great this film would be. Is it a bit cheesy … Continue reading #18 Film in 2021: Born a Champion
Yellowstone Season 1
https://youtu.be/suobrMPBLlo 8/10 With the upcoming “Those Who Wish Me Dead”, my 3rd most anticipated film of 2021 (2nd now that my #2 pick got delayed to next year) quickly approaching for release next month, I figured it was time to check out writer/director Taylor Sheridan’s TV work after having been blown away by his film … Continue reading Yellowstone Season 1
WandaVision Season 1
https://youtu.be/sj9J2ecsSpo 6.5/10 Much like “The Mandalorian” being the introduction to new live action shows on Disney+ set in the “Star Wars” universe, “WandaVision” does the same for the Marvel Cinematic Universe or as it is known, the MCU. Like “The Mandalorian”, this is a fun but flawed show that I overall enjoyed, despite some of … Continue reading WandaVision Season 1
#6 Netflix Film in 2021: Over the Moon
https://youtu.be/P_zuK_pergw 5.5/10 Another movie nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards, “Over the Moon” falls closer to “A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon” than it does to “Onward” or “Soul”. There are many aspects that work well and which I admired but for every positive thing to come out of the movie, there … Continue reading #6 Netflix Film in 2021: Over the Moon
#17 Film in 2021: Shadow in the Cloud
https://youtu.be/XjLnk8YriCQ 6.5/10 A film with a trailer that looked fairly cheesy, I had pretty low expectations for “Shadow in the Cloud” but this film surprised me and despite its flaws, ended up being a fun, little thriller with some twists and turns. First and foremost, the score from Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper is one of the best … Continue reading #17 Film in 2021: Shadow in the Cloud
#16 Film in 2021: The White Tiger
https://youtu.be/35jJNyFuYKQ 6/10 Adapted from the best-selling novel, “The White Tiger” succeeds in some areas but in the end feels like it should have been left in book form. There are several note-worthy accomplishments from writer/director Ramin Bahrani. The movie is well cast and the cinematography captures the distinct look Bahrani was going for. He does … Continue reading #16 Film in 2021: The White Tiger
Luke Cage Season 1
https://youtu.be/ORa4hPhGrpo 5/10 Coming off of his introduction in the debut season of “Jessica Jones”, Luke Cage gets his own season and although this is slightly better than the first season of Jones, it ends up being rather mediocre and falls way short of both seasons of “Daredevil”. These Marvel/Netflix shows have all been 13 episodes … Continue reading Luke Cage Season 1
