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1.) I got EW, and am wondering why I still subscribe to this magazine. I don't listen to, watch, or read anything they are reporting on -- okay not true, I read, watch and listen to approximately 10% of what they are promoting reporting on.
Will state that I agree with their choice for worst film of the year -- "Fifty Shades Freed" -- it was, and I forgot it after I watched it -- for $5.95 on "On Demand", not worth the five bucks.
(Yet still more watchable than the Twilight movie...so there's that.)
I was discussing this with a co-worker today. The problem with television, film, theater, music, podcast, game and book critics is they review things then wonder why everybody isn't watching or reading them and raving about them too. Because most people aren't professional television, film, theater, game, book, podcast and music critics. We're not paid to watch tv shows and report on them or all the other stuff listed above. So most people just randomly choose whatever looks interesting or fits their mood, and they'll watch, read, etc if it entertains, if not, it's gone. And are most likely looking for something not overly thought-provoking. Add to this -- most of these shows are on channels that aren't accessible to everyone.
What films that I have seen that are mentioned? (It should be noted that I haven't seen that many movies this year. I go when someone else wants to go...and are selections have been...well not the ones listed on critics end of year lists..with the exception of Black Panther.)
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What films everyone seems to like and are touting? (I honestly find these selections bewildering and not all that appealing, but what do I know? I'm not a film critic. I don't watch film for a living. Considered doing it once, decided I wanted to eat and live in a half way decent apartment, also if I want to be a starving artist -- it would be writing fiction not writing film reviews.)
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Television shows that I've seen that were mentioned (Seen may be the wrong word here, tried to watch and failed miserably except for three Killing Eve, Hannah Gadsby Nanette, and Marvelous Mrs. Maizel. Go watch those.)
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Books
The only one I recognize is the one I'm reading -- "Children of Blood and Bone" by Toni Adeyemi.
It's a YA novel about Zelie's efforts to restore magic to the kingdom of Orisha, decimated by genocide. The writer draws on Nigerian folklore to create the fantasy. It's different than any of the books I've read in this genre.
I haven't seen any of the theaterical performances they mention...but I did the same thing with theater that I did with the movies, I went where people took me. Which was admittedly to some weird ass performances.
In regards to Games and Podcasts? The appeal of both is completely lost on me. I've yet to make it all the way through a podcast or Ted Talk without a lot of rewinding, until I finally give up. My attention wanders. I need something visual to keep my attention engaged. I can't just watch people sing, talk, or listen to them talk. I can listen to them sing, but watching them stand on stage, play an instrument and sing...tends to result in mind wandering and boredom. It's very hard to explain to folks. Have similar issues with Games...which is a shame, because they tend to be very social activities.
2) Co-worker (who looks like Chidi but is far more decisive and not as built), asked me if I was going to see Tyrel. And I'm like, what the heck is that? Never heard of it.
Chidi: Go google it.
Me: Is this a film?
Chidi: Yes. You should see it.
Me: I don't have time to see movies. Haven't seen a movie in an age. (I've tried three weekends in a row to see Fantastic Beasts and finally gave up.)
I google. It's another horror movie about a disenfranchised black man who goes off for a nightmarish retreat with a bunch of white friends. Apparently the dual success of Get Out and Black Panther opened the flood-gates.
3) Ate too much dairy free (daiya) pumpkin cheesecake. Now my stomach wants to murder me in my sleep.
Will state that I agree with their choice for worst film of the year -- "Fifty Shades Freed" -- it was, and I forgot it after I watched it -- for $5.95 on "On Demand", not worth the five bucks.
(Yet still more watchable than the Twilight movie...so there's that.)
I was discussing this with a co-worker today. The problem with television, film, theater, music, podcast, game and book critics is they review things then wonder why everybody isn't watching or reading them and raving about them too. Because most people aren't professional television, film, theater, game, book, podcast and music critics. We're not paid to watch tv shows and report on them or all the other stuff listed above. So most people just randomly choose whatever looks interesting or fits their mood, and they'll watch, read, etc if it entertains, if not, it's gone. And are most likely looking for something not overly thought-provoking. Add to this -- most of these shows are on channels that aren't accessible to everyone.
What films that I have seen that are mentioned? (It should be noted that I haven't seen that many movies this year. I go when someone else wants to go...and are selections have been...well not the ones listed on critics end of year lists..with the exception of Black Panther.)
( Read more... )
What films everyone seems to like and are touting? (I honestly find these selections bewildering and not all that appealing, but what do I know? I'm not a film critic. I don't watch film for a living. Considered doing it once, decided I wanted to eat and live in a half way decent apartment, also if I want to be a starving artist -- it would be writing fiction not writing film reviews.)
( Read more... )
Television shows that I've seen that were mentioned (Seen may be the wrong word here, tried to watch and failed miserably except for three Killing Eve, Hannah Gadsby Nanette, and Marvelous Mrs. Maizel. Go watch those.)
( Read more... )
Books
The only one I recognize is the one I'm reading -- "Children of Blood and Bone" by Toni Adeyemi.
It's a YA novel about Zelie's efforts to restore magic to the kingdom of Orisha, decimated by genocide. The writer draws on Nigerian folklore to create the fantasy. It's different than any of the books I've read in this genre.
I haven't seen any of the theaterical performances they mention...but I did the same thing with theater that I did with the movies, I went where people took me. Which was admittedly to some weird ass performances.
In regards to Games and Podcasts? The appeal of both is completely lost on me. I've yet to make it all the way through a podcast or Ted Talk without a lot of rewinding, until I finally give up. My attention wanders. I need something visual to keep my attention engaged. I can't just watch people sing, talk, or listen to them talk. I can listen to them sing, but watching them stand on stage, play an instrument and sing...tends to result in mind wandering and boredom. It's very hard to explain to folks. Have similar issues with Games...which is a shame, because they tend to be very social activities.
2) Co-worker (who looks like Chidi but is far more decisive and not as built), asked me if I was going to see Tyrel. And I'm like, what the heck is that? Never heard of it.
Chidi: Go google it.
Me: Is this a film?
Chidi: Yes. You should see it.
Me: I don't have time to see movies. Haven't seen a movie in an age. (I've tried three weekends in a row to see Fantastic Beasts and finally gave up.)
I google. It's another horror movie about a disenfranchised black man who goes off for a nightmarish retreat with a bunch of white friends. Apparently the dual success of Get Out and Black Panther opened the flood-gates.
3) Ate too much dairy free (daiya) pumpkin cheesecake. Now my stomach wants to murder me in my sleep.