Sometimes new is not always better. Here I’ll update you when I rerun a piece of content and give a full breakdown of my thoughts. I’ll even spill the amount of times I’ve rerun it.
Don’t judge me.
It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia: Seasons 1-16
View Count: 2
While I haven’t watched seasons 13-16 multiple times the rest of the show falls under a rerun. For a long time, I was turned off of Sunny because I always thought it lacked direction and was pretty ignorant. But when you get bored any content is passable content. However, as I was rewatching the show I realized I missed the whole point. The characters are always the butt of the joke, the consequences are always on them and we are meant to make fun of them and laugh at their foolish schemes.
Train to Busan
View Count: 2
As far as Korean Zombie horror goes Train to Busan can stand with the rest of them. It is a wonderful movie about redemption and things we do for family disguised as a human munch fest. It is certainly one of the better zombie movies I’ve seen with an engaging cast of characters who you are sad to see go. All in all, there’s not much to say about Train to Busan other than it’s good and I think you should watch it.
Godzilla King of the Monsters
View Count: 6
My favorite and the best addition to the monster verse Godzilla King of the Monsters is a well-crafted and well-executed joyride. The movie does a great job making dramatic, emotional human scenes while showing off badass monster fights. It’s hard to say anything else other than this movie just really works. Unlike the previous and subsequent releases, Godzilla King of the Monsters is very grounded and does its best not to stray into outlandish territory. As a fan of Godzilla, I’m very connected with this movie. It makes excellent use of classic characters and is just an incredibly satisfying 2 hours.
The Legend of Korra
View Count: 3
Anything in the world of Avatar is a gift however it’s hard to capture lightning in a bottle…again. I love the world and most of the characters Korra sets up. It’s nice to see the universe evolve and progress into something new. I also think the show does an excellent job of expanding on some of the characters we knew by showing the audience what they grew up to be. However, the show is still able to make us feel for the newcomers and make them feel different, like a new generation. Narratively the show is strongest during its 1st and 3rd seasons. The main cast has intricate and complex arcs while the villains are some of the most menacing and cool individuals. Both of these seasons don’t mess around with the hardships of being the Avatar in a modern society and ask the question “Why do we need a hero?”. Unfortunately for the show, the 2nd and 4th seasons lessen my love for it by a great deal. Much of the lore created in season 2 surrounding bending completely contradicts things established in the original show, but I admit watching the history of the first Avatar was intriguing. On the other hand is the 4th season. It’s not poorly written and makes a lot of sense to the universe it’s just a waste of a finale. The last season of the show feels like filler and in my opinion, should not have been the last season. However, from what I understand there was some drama at the studio causing the narrative decisions in season 4 to get messy. I did like the show's ending but I don’t think it was satisfying. My final point on the show as a whole is the absence of a big bad. Each season has an individual villain that Korra defeats and then the toll of those battles haunts her to the next season but there are no real stakes. The closest we got was season 3 with the Red Lotus. I wish the showrunners had made each of the villains Red Lotus members that culminate in this final season showdown with the organization. I think that would have juxtaposed the heavy presence of the White Lotus in the show and gave viewers some satisfaction when the heroes win. All in all, I will watch the show several more times because it’s still Avatar, it’s still the same world and it’s still fun.
Avatar The Last Airbender
View Count: 4
Arguably one of the most well-written and influential shows out there Avatar The Last Airbender continues to recharge my soul and give me faith that humanity does know how to tell a story. The character development and heart of this show should be the standard for television and any other story out there. You can tell just how much love and energy was put into this project. I am constantly impressed that it still stands the test of time. To be honest there’s not much else to say about Avatar other than it’s great. Sure there are a couple of the slow and less interesting episodes but even they are done well enough to satisfy any viewer. From start to finish, this show keeps you interested with its fantastical world and emotional weight. Everyone from children to adults should watch Avatar.
The Menu
View Count: 2
Have you ever felt uncomfortable during dinner? Don’t worry, it’s all part of the menu. Although this movie may not be for everyone it is incredibly entertaining. Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes make a great acting duo who carry the movie. I also think it’s an expertly written film that layers comedy over twisted in a delicious combination. Every time I watch The Menu I am enthralled by it. I love the food, I love the drama and I love the setting. If you’re considering watching this movie I can’t recommend it enough although be aware it might not be what you think it is.
The Walking Dead
View Count: 5
Okay, let’s get this out of the way. The show is terrible. It’s terribly written, terribly paced, and just overall terribly thought out. However, due to my love of the comic book (see below) I do watch this show frequently. It’s a guilty pleasure honestly and although there is lots to dislike about the show I tend to try and focus on its positive aspects. Seasons 1-3 are pretty darn good, I think the show was in its prime and everyone involved had a passion for the project. Seeing the characters come alive on screen was a delight and even the changes they made from the comic book were good. Unfortunately, during season 4 the show spiraled out of control until its sexy savior (no pun intended) made his appearance. Jeffery Dean Morgan really brought the show back from the brink. His performance as Negan was masterful and he brought so much of himself to the character. Doubly unfortunate however is the fact that his charm can’t carry the weight of the later seasons writing. TWD ends on a fizzle that expects viewers to watch their 10 spin-off shows just so you can be satisfied (which don’t so far they haven’t been great but they’re certainly interesting the TWD universe). If you’re wondering if you should watch the show I would ask yourself a few questions. Do you like zombies? Do you need background noise? Do you have time to kill? Do you care if it ends terribly? If any or all of these are a yes then watch it. If not, don’t put yourself through the pain of it just read the comic maybe. I promise that it’s much better.
The Walking Dead Comic Book
Read Count: 3
The Walking Dead Comic Book is astounding. Robert Kirkman has been my favorite zombie writer to date. I think the universe is intriguing, the characters are gritty and complex, and the ideology that no one is really the good guy is always fun. I think Kirkman did an excellent job writing a real group of survivors. By that I mean they feel realistic to the world. I also love how well-drawn the book is and applaud the details and care they took making it. However, One of the best things that this comic book knows how to do is end. Not a lot of stories know how to end well and will continue dragging along until they’re dead much like the show (see above) but Kirkman was confident enough to end the series satisfyingly. To me, the comic book is 100% worth reading if you’re a fan of dark dramas.
