What I've Watched: sass, nerds and the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling.
Couple
of facts: it’s been a while since I posted about what I’ve been watching… and I’ve watched a lot of stuff recently. Ooofftt. This
may take a few goes. Bear with, etc.
'Aladdin'
…I
don’t have to really summarise the plot of one of Disney’s most
popular films, now, do I? Good.
Yep,
I did it. I saw a live action remake of a Disney classic. Not just
that, one of my favourite Disney classics. No, I’m not a huge
Disney fan, but I know what I like – and I LOVE Aladdin. So
obviously I went in with walls up, and expectations low.
It
turned out to be pretty good. Will Smith was NOT Robin
Williams, he was his own genie, his own character. That was my
biggest anxiety about the film. That, and Jasmine’s sass. Well, she
was plenty sassy, but I wasn’t keen on the lengths Disney went to
basically shoving it in our face that this Jasmine
was an independent woman who longs to be truly empowered and
literally given the keys to the kingdom. The new song they gave her?
Really OTT.
My
rating: I miss Robin Williams more than ever.
‘A
threadbare magic-carpet ride to nowhere special, with Will Smith as
a blue genie.’ – The
New York Times.
'Booksmart'
The
hype is real. Olivia Wilde's first go at directing was a triumph;
the two lead gals rocked it, Phoebe’s Lisa
Kudrow’s character was adorable, the actual plot and message of the
whole thing was excellent, and each character was hilarious in their
own way. My favourite was Gigi, the stoner princess who may have also
been a genuine genius. Also I am such a Lizzo lover,
hearing ‘Boys’ play
over a party scene was very exciting for me.
My
rating: stupidly (and cleverly) funny.
How
long have I had Netflix? A good few years. How long have people been
telling me to watch 'GLOW'? A good few years. How long have I been
staring at it in my List, and wondering when would be a good time to
start it? pfffttt.
Honestly,
I'm quite mad at myself for waiting so long. It's quite brilliant.
All kinds of women - 'serious' actor types, wrestling fans, proud
sluts... wolf indentifiers... this show's got 'em all. They all have
their own stories, developments, quirks and complications to muddle
through. My favourite? It's a tie between Sheila and Carmen.
Okay fine, with a little Rhonda thrown in too, because I am half
British after all. I also weirdly became affectionate towards
pain-in-the-a** Ruth by the end. And I loved Debbie's arc, but then
she also irked me a bit throughout. I also have a weird crush on Sam,
but then, don't we all...?
'GLOW
Season 4: Netflix Renewed for Final Season & What To Expect’,
What’s On Netflix.
Anyway,
moving swiftly on. I well and truly noshed down on 'GLOW' for a
couple of weeks, and was soon at the end of series 3 in a tearful
daze, screeching at the screen because I hadn't done my research and
known when exactly I would be 100% caught up...!? Arghh. Bring on
series 4.
3 series, 10 episodes which vary in length but are generally 30-40 mins.
My rating: gorgeous ladies indeed, beautiful and hilarious stories too.
3 series, 10 episodes which vary in length but are generally 30-40 mins.
My rating: gorgeous ladies indeed, beautiful and hilarious stories too.
So, that's what I've been watching lately. More to come soon. Are you liking these posts? Wanna gimme some feedback? Goodness me, I love feedback. I thirst for it. Tweet me or comment with anything you got.
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