Media Log
Currently Reading
The History of WWII A Graphic Novel
Written By Arnaud de la Croix
Illustrated By Vicente Cifuentes
Currently Watching
Heartstopper
Starring Kit Connor & Joe Locke
Netflix
Currently Listening
The Skatalites: Essential Artist Collection
The Skatalites
Trojan Records
Sinners
★★★★★
Every bit as transcendent as I was promised it would be. Watched in a class, left with my jaw on the floor. I will forever be bummed that I didn't see this one in theaters. Maybe if I beg The Apollo enough they'll re-screen it.
The Secret World of Arrietty
★★★★☆
One of the many Ghibli films I grew up watching on long road trips with my sister. Specifically the US dub with Brigit Mendler as Arrietty. Beautiful lush world and touching story.
Elio
★★☆☆☆
Pixar's movies will always have a mirror-shine polish to them in terms of quality, and my animation-loving heart will always get excited for a pretty picture. But, this movie felt more like it was going through the thematic motions that having a cohesive theme.
Bottoms
★★★★☆
Fucking hilarious. Such a treat seeing a lesbian character allowed to be such a blatant asshole while still feeling like well-considered queer rep. Best enjoyed on the floor of a dorm with some good friends.
The Muppet Movie
★★★★★
Magic on film. It really, truly is. Got lucky enough to see this in a theater full of Muppet fans. Rainbow Connection is classic for a reason, but Gonzo's "I'm Going to go Back There Someday" also yanks on my heartstrings something fierce.
The Bob's Burgers Movie
★★★☆☆
Goddamn the team at Bento Box Entertainment can animate! This movie is at times distractingly beautiful. I wanted more from the songs, especially "Not That Evil" and "Lucky Ducks". The story was just ok.
Scooby-Doo and the The Witch's Ghost
★★★★★
Now, does my star ranking seem overly generous? That's because it is. I'm not an objective observer on this franchise and I won't even try to be. The debut of the Hex Girls. A member of the core four SD movies. Absolutely stunning autumnal vibe. What more could anybody need?
Doctor Who 2005
★★★★☆
A disaster, a masterpiece, a theseus's ship of a TV show. There's always something to like about it, even in its most maligned eras. (Yes, even Thirteen.) I include Gatwa's run in this too, because I can't make heads nor tails of that from a production standpoint. But from a viewer standpoint, it was a good time!
Abbott Elementary
★★★★☆
Funny, comforting, and heartwarming. I love a mockumentary sitcom and I LOVE a romance between two awkward sweeties. Gregory and Janine have my heart, and Mr. Johnson is a hilarious recurring character.
The Simpsons
★★★★★
By now it may be obvious that I have a thing for franchises which have been going for far longer than I have been alive. The Simpsons earlier seasons are such a enthralling time-capsule back to the 1990s. I was obsessed in middle school and I still love it today.
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