tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55999098940245085212024-03-10T18:57:27.737-06:00The Blog O' CheeseCheeseboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.comBlogger1102125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599909894024508521.post-77918939612650815872024-03-09T12:55:00.024-07:002024-03-09T14:47:28.114-07:00My 20 Best Movies of 2023<p style="text-align: center;"><b> <span style="font-size: large;">My 20 Best Films of 2023</span></b></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Honorable Mentions</b><br />- Slotherhouse<br />- Mission: Impossible - Dead Reconning, Part I<br />- Rustin<br />- Eileen <br />- Dream Scenario <br />- Asteroid City<br />- The Starling Girl<br />- Society of the Snow<br />- Theater Camp<br />- The Mill<br /><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: bold;">Top 20</span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>20. Barbie - </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">4 out of 5 stars - How does one make a Barbie movie that doesn't suck? I mean, for years, had someone told me that there would be a Barbie movie, I would have told you that there would be a 90% chance that it would be terrible - like watching a two our Aqua video from the 90's. This is not that! Okay, so it's a little bit of that.</span></div></div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Let me start on just a few faults of the film. I was impressed that this movie was aiming to be more than just a silly doll movie. It <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>wanted to make some societal statements. However, there were times that I felt like I was being lectured to. But I felt, as a man, I probably deserved it. What was unclear was why I deserved it. The writing would then jump to another "lesson to be learned by society from Barbie," and I would think, "What about the last lesson that I was already taught?!" It just was too unfocussed, too jumpy and it wanted to say something so badly, but it seemed unclear as to exactly what it wanted.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I'm a huge Will Farrell fan, but I am not sure what kind of character he was trying to pull off here. I don't know if he understood what kind of character he was supposed to be. He had some funny stuff, but was wildly inconsistent.Not sure to blame that on how his character was written or on Farrell himself. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Only one other very minor complaint: The movie was not as funny as I thought it would be. I was prepared for a side splitter and what I got was just a splitter. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">There was so much to love though. There was some clever writing, some great Barbie-like effects, the Barbie World was so fun to witness on the big screen, the jokes mostly landed and winked at those Barbie girl lovers that grew up on Barbie.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Of course, I couldn't go much further without giving giant kudos to Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. Robbie was the perfect Barbie. And I love serious Gosling, but I might love comedy Gosling just as much. He was the comedy heart of the film. I don't find Gosling to be a wonderful singer, but I find it hilarious that he is not afraid to give it his all.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I would be remiss if I did not mention that the film plays heavy into the nostalgia of any woman/girl that ever played with Barbie. I find you hard pressed to find any Barbie owning woman/girl that wouldn't absolutely adore this movie. In fact, my wife said she'd give it five stars. This is near pop-art perfection.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-align: left; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Finally, it was so fun to be in a packed theater again! Opening day of Openheimmer and Barbie and the theaters were HOPPING! It was a blast!
<b>19. John Wick: Chapter 4 - </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">4.5 out of 5 stars - My favorite John Wick film so far. Why? It actually had a plot. There was something besides “see bad guys, shoot bad guys“ to it. </span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Don‘t get me wrong, there is still a lot of killing bad guys. One after another. The bad guys are pretty stupid. They have worse aim than Storm Troopers. They can‘t seem to coordinate their attacks at all. I‘ve learned to suspend all my disbelief with all these shortcomings with John Wick. If you <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>just see him as a superhero of sorts, it‘s easier to swallow it all.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">One welcome addition was the John Wick “team“ of sorts. The other characters add depth and complexity to an otherwise pretty shallow story. They up the stakes.
<b>18. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse - </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Creativity, uniqueness, mind-blowing animation, great vocal acting, big-time writing and story. This animated picture deserves to be nominated for Best Picture in the Oscars. It's near perfect.</span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">One underrated, certainly less talked about aspect of this film is the humor. The comedy in the film had me laughing more often than most of the actual comedies Hollywood puts out every year.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">So <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>why not 5 stars you ask? Here's the thing - My mind is too simple and stupid to understand multi-verse movies. Now that they're getting all too common, I get more and more frustrated by them. Again, this is not a criticism of the film, rather a criticism of my weak mind. I have a hard time figuring out what universe they're in at different times and what the heck is going on.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">It was still enough to keep me captivated and ultimately genuinely impressed with the entire thing.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">My 11-year-old said it was the best movie he'd ever seen. My 21-year old gave it 10 out of 10 stars.
<b>17. Fingernails - </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">4.5 out of 5 stars - I vacillated between 4 and 4.5 stars, but ultimately landed on 4.5 stars because, well boy did this one make me think.</span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Why 4.5? Well, this film asks so many of life's great mysteries of love: What is love? How is romantic love different from true love? Can you be in love with two people at the same time? Does everyone have a "soul mate" or that perfect person for them? All these questions are thoughtfully asked in a theoretical method <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>that left me question long after the closing scenes.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I'm sure many won't like this film because of its ambiguous ending or its slow nature. Those are actually strengths for me. The point of this film is not to answer the questions, but simply ask them.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">This is one of the year's most well acted films. Jesse Buckley, in particular shines like the movie star she has become. She's been in many great films, and while some may be better, this might be her best performance. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">This film gave me emotions. I felt romantic, love, but most of all anger. Anger for the decision the characters make. It's been a while since a movie has got me this riled up, and not by simply sucking. It's on Apple TV if you're interested.
<b>16. The Lost King - </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">4.5 stars out of 5 - Remarkably incredible and hard-to-believe TRUE story about a normal lady that thinks she knows where King Richard III is buried. </span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The film is great and Sally Hawkins, as always, makes it even better. But I left drop-jawed and in awe that this actually happened and I didn't hear a word about it. The story of this film blew me away. Highly recommend and you should definitely check it out.
<b>15. Next Goal Wins - </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">4.5 out of 5 stars - If you're looking for just a great, enjoyable, happy times at the movie, this one's for you. This is the feel good movie of the year. This is Cool Runnings for 2023.</span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I also recommend that if you go see this movie, you do it at the West Valley Megaplex, in a theater full of Polynesian people. You will laugh harder and find it funny when there are specific jokes that go over your head but Polynesians find hilarious. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">But this movie is <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>hilarious if your Polynesian or not. I laughed from start to finish. It never once takes itself too seriously, and as soon as you feel it might, they throw in a couple of perfectly placed jokes to bring you back to earth. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">My only issue with it is that it has so many sports cliches and tropes that are far too common in sports films. And I wish the movie had been from the perspective of the a player and not the washed up coach that doesn't want to be there. That lens has been played out.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The stakes are low, the jokes are flying and the laughs never stop. This is one of my favorite movies of the year.
<b>14. Fremont - </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">This short (90 min.) film was such a welcome, quiet little film that packs a bit of punch. It's a quaint black and white indie film that explores mental health, trauma at PTSD. </span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The black and white worked well for me. It gave it a peculiar feel that, complimented with a healthy dose of dry comedy make it intensely amicable and sweet.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Anaita Wali Zada is a revelation in this film. She is a perfect blend of wit and quiet stoicism. And I was <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>pleasantly surprised when Jeremy Allen White showed up for the final fourth of the film. He has been on such a hot streak lately and it seems like he's in everything. But he's such a dynamic actor and the camera seems to love him. He's so compelling in his short time on screen in this film, he almost steals the entire thing.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I don't think I would have loved this movie 20 years ago or even 10 years ago. As my tastes have changed, I have begun to crave more and more simple storytelling with powerful emotions. This is exactly that and is one of 2023's best films of the year.
<b>13. A Thousand and One - </b>A big winner at Sundance and now I know why. Gripping and touching with surprising wonderful cinematography of NYC. A testament to Teyana Taylor's acting talent and a celebration of motherhood. Definitely will be included on many Best of 2023 lists in December.
<b>12. A Haunting in Venice - </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">4.5 out of 5 stars - Much, much better than expected and I expected it to be decent. I went in expecting 3.5 - 4 stars and I left having watched what I feel is one of the best films of the year.</span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">For those that love Venice (I took my first trip this summer), this is the perfect setting. You will enjoy the sweeping cinematography of the city and the house in which it is set. I should also mention that while there is some overtly scary scenes and jump <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>scares, this is much more of a mystery than a horror film. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I have to say, I wasn't completely sold on Tina Fey in this role. Kenneth Branagh is sometimes over the top, but it generally works and adds a bit of comedy to the film. Speaking of comedy, there are a few genuinely great laughs.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I loved the unfolding of it all, the supremely creepy feel, the jump scares, the writing and the performances. It all worked. The best surprise late September movie that I can remember, a load of fun and certainly worth checking out.
<b>11. Wonka - </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">I went back and forward between 4 and 4.5 stars on this one. While I ultimately felt that this is a 4.0 movie (Still very good), I went with 4.5 for two reasons: </span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">1. It deserves the extra .5 for being a "good" family movie. There are so many family movies released (especially on streaming) and most of them are the sucktitude of sucks as far as quality. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">2. In 10 years, I firmly believe that this film will be considered a "classic" and that <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>people will genuinely view it as a companion piece that is just as good, if not better, than the 1971 classic - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">There is a lot to rejoice in this film. Timothée Chalamet deserves credit for carrying the lead and making it his own. (Although I really missed the sarcasm from Gene Wilder's version.) The music is very good. There are a couple songs that really bounce. It's some of the better music in any recent movie musical I can think of, save another Roald Dahl adaptation "Matilda" from last year.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The supporting cast is rock solid. Sally Hawkins will get barely a mention for her role in this by most, but I find her to be captivating in every movie she's in and this one is no different. Olivia Coleman was the best actor in the entire film. She was menacing and hilarious as the bad guy/gal of the film.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Hugh Grant was okay. I know some people have hated him in this movie. I neither loved or hated him. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">There is a scene in the middle of the movie, where the young girl "Noodle" and Willie Wanka are dancing on the rooftops and singing with balloons. The scene is so full of movie magic, it gave me chills. It is this scene alone that may vault it to "classic" category eventually.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I did feel it sort of limped to the end and I wish there had been a fun musical scene at the end (spoiler: there's not). But I also can't remember the last time I had this much fun at the movies with my kids and I go to a LOT of movies! Definitely worth seeing in IMAX like we did and definitely take your kids!</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I'll admit, I was one of the cynical folks that rolled my eyes when the first trailer was released, but this thing completely won me over.
<b>10. Self Reliance - </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">The first movie I watched that was released in 2024 might just end up being the best movie I end up watching in all of 2024. It's that good. (Technically, I suppose the movie was released in a few theaters in 2023)</span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I don't remember the last time I laughed at a movie this much at any movie. My wife asked me several times, "Are you okay?" Gasping for air, I would briefly gasp, "Yeah. I'm okay" until another joke would slam into my brain <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>and make me silly with anticipation for the next one.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Andy Samberg's company put this together. Part thriller, part romcom and part comedy, the entire thing keeps you guessing throughout. Some people might find this frustrating, but I loved it. I kept jumping to conclusions if this was all real or if it was a dream or just one man's mental illness. I loved the mystery of it all. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">This is an original, but it did remind me of other comedies I love such as "Game Night" and "The Man Who Knew Too Little." The insanity of it all plays up the comedy into a perfect symphony of silly. I loved it and I love Sandy Amberg!
<b>9. Killers of the Flower Moon - </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Let's jump right into the 3.5 hour elephant in the room. The super long run time is probably its biggest fault. And it is not really anyone's fault. The issue is, to do this story true justice, it should have been a limited streaming series of 5-6 hourlong episodes. I'd say - it's not LONG ENOUGH! Even three hours wouldn't do it justice.</span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">What Scorsese and co. are trying to do here is win an Oscar, not an Emmy. So, while <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>two or even three hours wouldn't do it justice, three and a half hours does it the bet justice that he could give it while keeping it palatable in theater. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">There were deaths and stories and characters in this film that I wanted more from! I wanted a more in depth look and understanding of what happened. It's an awkward run time and I felt it in my kidneys.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">As far as the movie, it is powerful, it is so well done, it is acting at its finest. It has twists and turns and is ultimately moving to the point of tears. Scorsese is almost showing off with his camera tricks and his ability to capture mood. He is a master.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Two minor quibbles: 1. Scorsese's editing style sometimes gets on my nerves. He never holds and audience's hand and so he expects the audience to be smart to follow the plot line. Therefore, he will often jump timelines and stories without warning and skipping many years without explanation. Sometimes, a little hand holding isn't a bad thing.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">2. The ending (without too many spoilers) of a radio show felt a little bit like it cheapened the movie and was a bit of a cop out. It was jarring and it took me out of the story. While I give Scorsese credit for trying something different, this just did not work. Also, Scorsese pulling a Shyamalan and appearing briefly in his own movie definitely did not work for me.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Those quibbles aside, I was immensely entertained by this film. So much so, that I have been thinking about it ever since it ended. We saw it in IMAX, which was definitely the best way to see it, with its sweeping scenery and its gorgeous scenes. If you have an entire half a day to spare, it's definitely worth your time and your dime.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Lastly, I just want to give a shout out to Jesse Plemons. He has quietly become one of the greatest actors of our day and perhaps my very favorite actor. He is always tremendous and deserves more credit than he gets.
<b>8. My Sailor My Love - </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">What a surprise this little Irish film was. Sure, it's melodramatic and slow, but it is also full of heart and heartbreakingly powerful. </span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">On top of the wonderful poignancy of the story, there is the opulent scenery of the Irish countryside. The setting almost makes the movie on its own, but there is a lot more to love.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">This movie made me feel. Rage, sadness, annoyance, love, frustration. At its core it is a love story between two <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>old people. It's also a story about growing old and dying.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The side story of the daughter is infuriating. Her story is one of jealousy, control and anger. She is both a prodigal's son and an antagonist. You feel for her and hate her at the same time. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I loved this film. It brought me to near tears. It's a surprisingly wondrous little film.
<b>7. The Holdovers - </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">First of all, I was taken with the look of this movie. It could have easily been filmed in the late 70's or early 80's. It takes place in that time period and the filmmakers definitely wanted you to feel it. It's got a Dead Poet's feel to it that is a bit magical. </span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Performances. All around great ones for sure. I really found myself caring most about Paul Giamatti's character. His heartbreaks were unmistakable and painful. I can't <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>imagine another person in this role. Dominic Sessa has a bright future. Lots of awards coming his way during his career. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I was drawn into this world and ended up caring for each character much more than I thought I would. The pacing was a little slow at times, but the marvelous final third of the film made up for it.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I could tell they really wanted you to cry. I didn't cry, but felt emotional in a way that I haven't in maybe any film I've seen in the last few years.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">This is one of the best films of 2023.
<b>6. Story Ave - </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">This little indie film is easily one of the best of 2023, especially if you love coming of age stories, such as I. </span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">This is the story of a young teenaged kid that is blessed with tremendous artistic talent and paints extraordinary graffiti art. I immediately found myself pulling for this kid. He is charismatic and brilliant. My heart stretched with every one of his bad choices.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The kid is played by Asante Blackk. Already a young talent, <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>this kid has a heck of a future in Hollywood! He plays the part perfectly. Luis Guzmán proves that he is more than just a character actor. His performance is one of the best I've seen all year. Their chemistry is undeniable and their connection is heartfelt and tight.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I loved this movie. It will almost definitely be in my top ten year end list.
<b>5. The Iron Claw - </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Bring some tissues. When this one ended, I looked up behind me and saw likely 20 people wiping tears from their eyes. Count me in that number too. I was not immune from the water works. There is just too much emotion in this film to not feel... SOMETHING!</span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">If you are wondering, this movie is a little bit about wrestling and a whole lot about family, brothers and daddy issues. It's a bio pic and unfortunately, it does fall victim to many <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>of the bio pic issues: tries to cover too big a time frame and some limited character building in spots. But it also is different than other bio pics in that there is so much heart and focus on relationships between people. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">This is a movie about brothers that love only one thing more than wrestling - each other. I appreciated the little time the film devoted to wresting and the deep, personal relationships between the brothers that was explored. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I've seen 138 movies released in 2023 and in my blessed opinion, Zac Efron is the frontrunner for the Academy Award for Best Actor. And Jeremy Allen White deserves some love for Best Supporting Actor.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Near the end, my eyes full of water and my chest about to explode, the credits rolled. I was floored by this true story. This is a movie almost everyone will enjoy.
<b>4. Boys in the Boat - </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">I submit that this might be the best American underdog story of all time, regardless of what you think about the film. That said...</span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I can't help but think I might be wearing Boys in the Boat colored glasses on this one. I loved the book, I was looking forward to the movie more than any other this year and I was overwhelmed with excitement when I saw that it was actually going to be good. It's difficult for me to disentangle all of <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>that and be reasonable and neutral about this movie. So five stars it is.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I've seen some reviews calling it "too predictable" and "too straight forward." I have a counter to those stupid arguments: THE ENTIRE THING IS A TRUE STORY! Morons. Yes, it seems almost too unbelievable to believe. There seems to be too many coincidences and things to overcome to be true. Yes, the main character, Joe, seems to be straight from a movie script. But it all actually happened! And almost exactly as it was portrayed in the film. If you don't watch this movie and feel inspired, that's on your cold, withered heart, you Grinch!</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Everything from the movie was almost precisely as I imagined it from the book. The character of Joe was cast perfectly. The other cast members as well. The look and feel of the film takes you back to 1936 in a way that others cannot. I thought it was brilliantly directed by George Clooney.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Anyone who has read the book has undoubtedly thought, "This would make an AWESOME movie!" Well, that's much easier said than done. It is a huge talent to put this thick, grand-scale book into a 2 hour movie. Clooney pulls it of like a genius and even though I knew exactly how it would end, I was wracked with tension. The closing scene I swallowed my urge to cry. It was unbelievably moving.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">So get off your high horse, critics that look down on this type of inspiring, feel good family film! No matter how much you want to deny the feel goods, this was a true story that was well captured on film. This was a masterclass on how to make an audience cheer in the theater. In fact, the packed movie house I was in cheered in giant applause as the credits rolled.
<b>3. Scrapper - </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">This is the sweetest little movie you'll ever see. At a mere 80 minutes, it packs a ton of emotional punch into a small bit of time. </span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">A Grand Jury Prize winner at Sundance, I had a feeling this film would rock. But I wasn't expecting the emotional power such a simple little film would pack. There is a scene at the end that is so simple and so sweet, but it just leveled me with its power.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The biggest plus of this film is the chemistry between <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>the daughter and the father. Their banter is hilarious and cute. You can't help but cheer for them.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I want so bad to go 5 stars. Maybe on second viewing, I'll go five stars. Alright, alright. I talked myself into it. I'm editing it to five stars. One of the best films of 2023.
<b>2. The Quiet Girl - </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">5 out of 5 stars </span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">This is a slow, foreign film, spoken in a dialect not of my own. Not normally my cup of tea, but I was taken by this film. This is a movie about childhood trauma and how one good adult in the life of a child can make all the difference in the world.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The performances are sharp at times, muted at others. It’s not <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>frustratingly slow, it’s just slowly paced. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Watching this on an airplane was a bit embarrassing as the older gentleman next to me likely could see me wiping my tears at the end. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I have absolutely no problem saying that this is the best film of 2023 so far. It‘s touching. I was moved.
<b>1. Oppenheimer - </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">5 out of 5 stars - There are some movies that may not really be your thing, but you have to respect them because they are 1. An important part of history. 2. Creative and innovative 3. Technically remarkable. 4. Downright fascinating. Oppenheimer is a combination of ALL these things.</span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">It is not a perfect film. It gets bogged down a little bit by its sudden stop-and-go nature. Sometimes it felt a little bit like when I am on a rollercoaster and it suddenly <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>stops, jolting me into the lap bar. Regardless, I believe it will go down as one of the all time greats, along side great historic films like Saving Private Ryan, Schindler's List and The Pianist. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">There is so much to say about this film. An absolute #1 is the score for me. The score drives this movie. It makes common conversations in back rooms feel like world changing discussions. It builds and crests and falls and flows throughout the film without error, pointing out its peaks and crushing you with its valleys.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Second, the cast is darn near perfect. Cillian Murphy will win Best Actor next year for this role and it will be absolutely deserved. Robert Downey Jr. will win Best Supporting Actor. (In fact, I would put money that this film will clean up at the Oscars in many categories). But the secondary players here are also superb. Special shout outs to Emily Blunt, Matt Damon and Tom Conti as Albert Einstein.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The visuals, makeup and cinematography are top notch. It's all a near perfect storm of talent coming together to make a lasting work of art.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Normally, a film that is 95% of white collar guys talking behind closed doors would not be my thing, but Christopher Nolan somehow makes it feel like its the most crucial thing you will ever watch. Best movie of 2023 (so far) and will one day be seen as one of the greats of all time. I look forward to watching it again.
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</b>10. The Banshes of Insherin
9. The Phantom of the Open<b>
</b>8. To Leslie
7. A Man Called Otto<b>
</b>6. The Fallout<b>
</b>5. Cha Cha Real Smooth
4. Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
3. RRR
2. Top Gun: Maverick
1. All Quiet on the Western Front<b>
2021</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">10. C'mon C'mon
9. Mass
8. A Quiet Place Part II
7. On the Rocks
6. Encanto
5. Last Night in Soho
4. Belfast
3. Blue Bayou
2. Coda
1. Cyrano</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><p style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><b>2020:</b> <br /><span face="system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">10. News of the World
9. The Wolf of Snow Hollow
8. Manari
7. Nomadland
6. The Father
5. The Invisible Man
4. The Little Things
3. Princess of the Row
2. Sound of Metal
1. Promising Young Women</span></p><p style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span face="system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>2019:
</b></span><span face="system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">10. Parisite
</span><span style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">9. Rocketman
</span><span style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">8. The Art Of Self Defense</span></p><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif">7. Greener Grass
6. The Mustang
5. A Marriage Story
4. Richard Jewell
3. 1917
2. Peanut Butter Falcon
1. JoJo Rabbit
</span><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>2018:</b></span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">10. Upgrade
9. What They Had
8. Leave No Trace
7. Three Identical Strangers
6. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
5. Free Solo
4. A Quiet Place
3. Green Book
2. Won't You Be My Neighbor
1. Eighth Grade</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>2017: </b></span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">10. Dunkirk</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">9. Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi </span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">8. The Shape of Water</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">7. Get Out</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">6. The Big Sick</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">5. Logan Lucky</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">4. Lady Bird</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">3. It</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">2. Brigsby Bear</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">1. Only the Brave</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b>2016:
</b>10. 10 Cloverfield Lane
9. Sully</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">8. Eye In The Sky</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">7. La La Land</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">6. Life, Animated</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">5. Pete's Dragon</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">4. Hidden Figures</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">3. Hacksaw Ridge</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">2. Arrival</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">1. Lion
</span><b>2015</b><br />10. Spotlight<br />9. Star Wars: The Force Awakens<br />8. The Martian<br />7. The Revenant<br />6. Ex Machina<br />5. Ant Man<br />4. Inside Out<br />3. The Walk<br />2. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl<br />1. Room<br /><br /><b>2014</b><br />10. The Hobbit<br />9. Alexander and the Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day<br />8. The Theory of Everything<br />7. Joe<br />6. Big Hero 6<br />5. Boyhood<br />4. The Imitation Game<br />3. Big Eyes<br />2. Whiplash<br />1. St. Vincent</span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space-collapse: collapse;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">2013</span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">10. The Heat</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">9. Mud</span></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">8. The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">7. Despicable Me 2</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">6. Gravity</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">5. Short Term 12</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">4. Nebraska</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">3. 12 Years a Slave</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">2. Philomena</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">1. The Kings of Summer</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">2012</span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">10. Premium Rush</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">9. Moonrise Kingdom</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">8. The Amazing Spiderman</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">7. Looper</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">6. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">5. Argo</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">4. Frankenweenie</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">3. The Perks of Being a Wallflower</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">2. Sleepwalk With Me</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">1. Safety Not Guaranteed</span></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Cheeseboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599909894024508521.post-39786682198123456012023-12-26T19:22:00.000-07:002023-12-26T19:22:19.013-07:00My Top 10 Albums of 2023<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-size: large;">2023 TOP TEN</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-size: medium;">10. Boygenius - The Record<br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtvXuLpKQXyAhf56ACaWJ8WgALuoRrKYeDmP3_m4t00IARlRHNvO1MhcRNpQz_PmIxK0jsfeLQaVvFMfpzvnWft2BAN-xcMp2GHQvZfAo8puMbfl7JOHUuY4BufKZhWguSI4WTVxh7Wav8jExUdYJclWp61vRbIkBqCTPEnTKZhj2DGL-l_mzTFZRrNmc/s316/Boygenius_-_the_record.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><img border="0" data-original-height="316" data-original-width="316" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtvXuLpKQXyAhf56ACaWJ8WgALuoRrKYeDmP3_m4t00IARlRHNvO1MhcRNpQz_PmIxK0jsfeLQaVvFMfpzvnWft2BAN-xcMp2GHQvZfAo8puMbfl7JOHUuY4BufKZhWguSI4WTVxh7Wav8jExUdYJclWp61vRbIkBqCTPEnTKZhj2DGL-l_mzTFZRrNmc/w187-h187/Boygenius_-_the_record.jpg" width="187" /></span></a></div><br /></span></div><b><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></b><p></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>9. Blondshell - Blondshell <br /><br /></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSXYrVvPv6kPNSAxQ1ifxJxqXXSwpFAuiA2FudRiBVAyVx4s5AATvWHfZhfXjMkn7XyQP2SYjGZixoq3v-G7aPpT9mPG5F4dSTmhNAyRNzipIGDCmeBxeJBG04GfwiZ_PXOxf-1G_DCTwIEnaXt8GCKf7zWaYRSkrBUbtw_IcYQCY4IGAuMjyFNLD7tWg/s220/Blondshell_album_cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="220" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSXYrVvPv6kPNSAxQ1ifxJxqXXSwpFAuiA2FudRiBVAyVx4s5AATvWHfZhfXjMkn7XyQP2SYjGZixoq3v-G7aPpT9mPG5F4dSTmhNAyRNzipIGDCmeBxeJBG04GfwiZ_PXOxf-1G_DCTwIEnaXt8GCKf7zWaYRSkrBUbtw_IcYQCY4IGAuMjyFNLD7tWg/s1600/Blondshell_album_cover.jpg" width="220" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">8. The Gaslight Anthem - History Books</span></b></p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguIGZAokOWUOTFqAdXyaKyp7dMLzKj6g9pU50xv3QipRNnMKrHH6jYjfL3lMKSe55xDzYox3ow07FLvaLVfLlpzRDyWV-Qc4rl-tf5holRCiToccPsEIwDVUTJJglwkA08WBPCaNcngW7IBxgc_1rtEwq3QPeUKwAvKrJzxMO2H9TQ8dWFqkdrFviwcHk/s316/The_Gaslight_Anthem_-_History_Books_Album_Artwork.webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="316" data-original-width="316" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguIGZAokOWUOTFqAdXyaKyp7dMLzKj6g9pU50xv3QipRNnMKrHH6jYjfL3lMKSe55xDzYox3ow07FLvaLVfLlpzRDyWV-Qc4rl-tf5holRCiToccPsEIwDVUTJJglwkA08WBPCaNcngW7IBxgc_1rtEwq3QPeUKwAvKrJzxMO2H9TQ8dWFqkdrFviwcHk/w209-h209/The_Gaslight_Anthem_-_History_Books_Album_Artwork.webp" width="209" /></a></b></div><b><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b><p></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">7. We Are Scientists - Lobes<br /><br /></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkUJqyKhGeYzu5LEI3Z5v2Vo6fX2EIF3vJDZsdcbxeI_GEGY43N7V3e7VNh99bULvZ_PuwKYicGjfvBAolt-lRk7Tc0OA5vN7nljXTWaUpUiIVyMTd2rBqDUVT-y5CEuCPLdF9sen4DAJZ3JoSCEJT0GAnmGmJ6NWHsRRYmMy4DzwvJsZgWE08WU7dJEo/s700/We%20Are%20Scientists-%20Lobes.webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="700" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkUJqyKhGeYzu5LEI3Z5v2Vo6fX2EIF3vJDZsdcbxeI_GEGY43N7V3e7VNh99bULvZ_PuwKYicGjfvBAolt-lRk7Tc0OA5vN7nljXTWaUpUiIVyMTd2rBqDUVT-y5CEuCPLdF9sen4DAJZ3JoSCEJT0GAnmGmJ6NWHsRRYmMy4DzwvJsZgWE08WU7dJEo/w209-h209/We%20Are%20Scientists-%20Lobes.webp" width="209" /></a></b></div><b><br /></b><p></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">6. Portugal. The Man - Chris Black Changed My Life</span></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ozh-EzTfc3bChwBno5JEUus555yoZqR0SO0qblHwjSfspjKRDLmGLPqntY4TXzPpuFpEQfi8bcovo81knIH7z0lPZ8t64Y92WygQfa8LpwMklqpGGBET2Bovp5Hpves9noJklccLIUzbIyQTp4RNWgsTzT2pP0Ne62ah4tKe0Cy1ISEQKpryU_AXbwQ/s1000/portugal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ozh-EzTfc3bChwBno5JEUus555yoZqR0SO0qblHwjSfspjKRDLmGLPqntY4TXzPpuFpEQfi8bcovo81knIH7z0lPZ8t64Y92WygQfa8LpwMklqpGGBET2Bovp5Hpves9noJklccLIUzbIyQTp4RNWgsTzT2pP0Ne62ah4tKe0Cy1ISEQKpryU_AXbwQ/w212-h212/portugal.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>5. Metric - Formentera <br /><br /></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK2MKGdp3nTYs2yGtFAg3WE4YGfdqB9Qpcs2NIGSq2Gmtrb-Qix4kTEZMUfAOUyf6yctdNecufaQsD-_CSi9vr1xm5mfXadRpJQzVFc-WkCPvRuk9idJgsXz99JbZSNVHyIV6rgbguzropp8LYCefQRMYXOy9rPEHFOopA6qetfz8-Jc6-KOl_F2aJQtQ/s225/download.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK2MKGdp3nTYs2yGtFAg3WE4YGfdqB9Qpcs2NIGSq2Gmtrb-Qix4kTEZMUfAOUyf6yctdNecufaQsD-_CSi9vr1xm5mfXadRpJQzVFc-WkCPvRuk9idJgsXz99JbZSNVHyIV6rgbguzropp8LYCefQRMYXOy9rPEHFOopA6qetfz8-Jc6-KOl_F2aJQtQ/s1600/download.jpeg" width="225" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">4. Bombay Bicycle Club - My Big Day<br /><br /></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd2s2Rt6t6owr9MG0bZyeN7E8fPesp1MhwcgsS6-AOzHmtnR73U0vjJSU-OCrPEHXZjXLrAY0bWjSXkxJMSQMqk0XicSVnHgYQOmPE1YJaCh1Y7Kf33QhZEAOneq8UlmN2ebLzKJiTN4hWfipVo0UEbu0z7dsigI_aTPIz_fg6SBbHOkgrbGaZl40_OYQ/s300/Bombay_Bicycle_Club_-_My_Big_Day.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd2s2Rt6t6owr9MG0bZyeN7E8fPesp1MhwcgsS6-AOzHmtnR73U0vjJSU-OCrPEHXZjXLrAY0bWjSXkxJMSQMqk0XicSVnHgYQOmPE1YJaCh1Y7Kf33QhZEAOneq8UlmN2ebLzKJiTN4hWfipVo0UEbu0z7dsigI_aTPIz_fg6SBbHOkgrbGaZl40_OYQ/w222-h222/Bombay_Bicycle_Club_-_My_Big_Day.png" width="222" /></a></b></div><b><br /></b><p></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">3. The National - The First Two Pages of Frankenstein </span></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx_eUx675QTeHB0Hs85q2MJ0RUt7lq3HuCy20NV8adQLXKCTr8XVhD0iQfv2xqfhGTOqCeGl3C6FZVUnsQON5InknWqNC3ZZlUPf-GM3adCHrK3PBHw2JbCAoovz8G2cJr4B6LgmjovlNPPhbF9c2QPdeEDr_8s0dDwjKR-Tetw7h0zZEXbffHAwP5S3c/s300/First_Two_Pages_of_Frankenstein_The_National_album_cover.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx_eUx675QTeHB0Hs85q2MJ0RUt7lq3HuCy20NV8adQLXKCTr8XVhD0iQfv2xqfhGTOqCeGl3C6FZVUnsQON5InknWqNC3ZZlUPf-GM3adCHrK3PBHw2JbCAoovz8G2cJr4B6LgmjovlNPPhbF9c2QPdeEDr_8s0dDwjKR-Tetw7h0zZEXbffHAwP5S3c/w223-h223/First_Two_Pages_of_Frankenstein_The_National_album_cover.png" width="223" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">2. Islands - And That's Why Dolphins Lost Their Legs</span></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbuiWYQnmBVcJn9Euw5DB0RX9Cd3l1UmUDj2FbRbV6HekanB_1E8QEDuR_rpuO3B0iToV5qUitZx8iFNzqQMPclM8j9XHhf2AKibIaQAi7McLPS0MiVuyvptXS81P9xCYYI4gzcZbLSVR5J3N1avqJkaOrSaXbBoPkGm3USIgGx2nZEBtAjH_El_aM3PM/s1200/1200x1200bb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbuiWYQnmBVcJn9Euw5DB0RX9Cd3l1UmUDj2FbRbV6HekanB_1E8QEDuR_rpuO3B0iToV5qUitZx8iFNzqQMPclM8j9XHhf2AKibIaQAi7McLPS0MiVuyvptXS81P9xCYYI4gzcZbLSVR5J3N1avqJkaOrSaXbBoPkGm3USIgGx2nZEBtAjH_El_aM3PM/w232-h232/1200x1200bb.jpg" width="232" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">1. Belle & Sabastian - Late Developers </span></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDHbdrvwGxQdkpLIS0WCNnk_faFWWQI-XMtKo74M8TsAu4A55_aOx5scgl8JeiEuNNV9b7ZfGuGH2mKs4VrX6L9Xk_vFbb-UZRQEFh1xW9mMgiA4xwdGphIujKRUh23tKf4A0shE1bBbgKvEgt60OzgZMYDVdR9daZppMPI3mLMqZY07gnJfQTGOf9M-s/s275/download%20(1).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="275" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDHbdrvwGxQdkpLIS0WCNnk_faFWWQI-XMtKo74M8TsAu4A55_aOx5scgl8JeiEuNNV9b7ZfGuGH2mKs4VrX6L9Xk_vFbb-UZRQEFh1xW9mMgiA4xwdGphIujKRUh23tKf4A0shE1bBbgKvEgt60OzgZMYDVdR9daZppMPI3mLMqZY07gnJfQTGOf9M-s/w470-h313/download%20(1).jpeg" width="470" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><p></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>2022</b><br />1. Shout Out Louds - House<br />2. Stars - From Capelton Hill<br />3. Arcade Fire - WE<br />4. Death Cab for Cutie - Asphalt Meadows<br />5. Metric - Formentera <br />6. Andrew Bird - Inside Problems<br />7. The Head and The Heart - Every Shade of Blue<br />8. Belle & Sabastian - A Bit of Previous<br />9. Band of Horses - Things Are Great<br />10. Tegan and Sara - Crybaby</p><p><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b>2021<br /></b></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">1. Islands - Islomania </span></p><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">2. Manchester Orchestra - The Million Masks of God</div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">3. CHVRCHES - Screen Violence</div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">4. The War On Drugs - I Don't Live Here Anymore</div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">5. Twenty One Pilots - Scaled And Icy</div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">6. The Killers - Pressure Machine</div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">7. The Fratellis - Half Drunk Under A Full Moon<br />8. tUnE-yArDs - Sketchy <br />9. St. Vincent - Daddy's Home<br />10. The Black Keys - Delta Kream</div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b>2020</b></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">1. Future Islands - As Long As You Are<br />2. The Killers - Imploding the Mirage</div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">3. Plants And Animals - The Jungle</div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">4. Surfer Blood - Carefree Theater<br />5. Tennis - Swimmer</div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">6. Bahamas - Sad Hunk</div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">7. Wolf Parade - Thin Mind</div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">8. Grouplove - The Healer</div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">9. The Front Bottoms - In Sickness And In Flames</div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">10. CocoRosie - Put The Shine On<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>2019</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1. Andrew Bird - My Finest Work Yet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2. Metronomy - Metronomy Forever</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">3. The National - I Am Easy To Find</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">4. Vampire Weekend - Father of the Bride</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">5. Tegan & Sarah - Hey, I'm Just Like You</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">6. Generationals - Reader As Detective</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">7. The Head and the Heart - Living Mirage</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">8. Mumford and Sons - Delta</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">9. Silversun Pickups - Widow's Weeds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">10. Two Door Cinema Club - False Alarm<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>2018</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1. Matt & Kim - Almost Everyday<br />2. Chvurches - Love Is Dead<br />3. Death Cab for Cutie - Thank You For Today<br />4. Metric - Art of Doubt<br />5. Moon Taxi - Let The Record Play<br />6. The Decemberists - I'll Be Your Girl<br />7. Pale Waves - My Mind Makes Noises<br />8. The Rural Alberta Advantage - The Wild<br />9. Okkerville River - In The Rainbow Rain<br />10. Belle and Sabastian - How to Solve Our Human Problems<br /><b><br /></b><b>2017</b><br />1. Manchester Orchestra - A Black Mile to the Surface<br />2. Future Islands - The Far Field<br />3. Mew - Visuals<br />4. Alt-J - Relaxer<br />5. The Shins - Heartworms<br />6. Portugal. The Man - Woodstock<br />7. Foster the People - The Sacred Hearts Club<br />8. The National - Sleep Well Beasts<br />9. Shout Out Louds - Ease My Mind<br />10. Arcade Fire - Everything Now<br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;"><b>2016</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">1. Radical Face - The Leaves</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">2. Cloud Cult - The Seeker</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">3. Islands - Taste</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">4. The Strumbellas - Hope</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">5. Tegan and Sara - Love You To Death</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">6. The Head And The Heart - Signs Of Light<br />7. The Avett Brothers - True Sadness<br />8. The Lumineers - Cleopatra<br />9. Frightened Rabbit - Painting of a Panic Attack<br />10. Empire of the Sun - Two Vines</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;"><b>2015</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">1. Mowgli's - Kids In Love</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">2. Twenty One Pilots - Blurry Face</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">3. Matt And Kim - New Glow</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">4. Metric - Pagans In Vegas</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">5. Death Cab For Cutie - Kintsugi </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">6. Belle And Sabastian - Girls In Peacetime Want To Dance</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">7. Walk Off The Earth - Sing It All Away</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">8. Mew - + - </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">9. Decemberists - What A Terrible World, What A Wonderful World</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">10. Chvurches - Every Open Eye</span><br /><b><br /></b><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;"></span><b>2014</b><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">1. Future Islands - Singles</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">2. Passenger - Whispers</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">3. Bishop Allen - Lights Out</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">4. Tokyo Police Club - Forcefield</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">5. The Rural Alberta Advantage - Mended With Gold</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">6. Bombay Bicycle Club - So Long, See You Tomorrow</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">7. Spoon - The Want My Soul</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">8. Foster the People - Supermodel</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">9. Broken Bells - After the Disco</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">10. Manchester Orchestra - Cope</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b style="line-height: 18.48px;">2013</b><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">1. Vampire Weekend - Modern Vampires of the City</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">2. Radical Face - Family Tree: The Branches</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">3. Twenty One Pilots - Vessel</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">4. The National - Trouble Will Find Me</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">5. Arcade Fire - Reflektor</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">6. Shout Out Louds - Optica</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">7. Crystal Fighters - Cave Rave</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">8. The Sounds - Weekend</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">9. Tegan & Sara - Heartthrob</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">10. Little Green Cars - Absolute Zero</span></span><br /><br /></div><p></p><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">2012<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">1. Radical Face – The Family Tree: The Roots<br />2. Passion Pit - Gossamer<br />3. Mumford And Son – Babel<br />4. Miike Snow – Happy To You<br />5. Imagine Dragons – <span style="text-indent: 0in;">Night Visions</span></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">6. Two Door Cinema Club – Beacon<br />7. Metric – Sythetica<br />8. Dr. Dog – Be The Void<br />9. Of Monsters And Men – My Head Is An Animal<br />10. The Avett Brothers – The Carpenter<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b>2011</b><br />1. Death Cab For Cutie – Codes And Keys<br />2. The Sounds – Something To Die For<br />3. Architecture In Helsinki – Moment Bends<br />4. Decemberists – The King Is Dead<br />5. The Strokes – Angles<br />6. The Head And The Heart – The Head And The Heart<br />7. Brett Dennen – Loverboy<br />8. Manchester Orchestra – Simple Math<br />9. I’m From Barcelona – Forever Today<br />10. The Rural Alberta Advantage – Departing<br /><br /><b>2010</b><br />1. The National – High Violet<br />2. Vampire Weekend – Contra<br />3. Shout Out Louds – Work<br />4. Mumford And Sons – Sigh No More<br />5. Mates Of State – Crushes<br />6. Dr. Dog – Shame Shame<br />7. Rogue Wave – Permalight<br />8. Arcade Fire – The Suburbs<br />9. Matt & Kim – Sidewalks<br />10. Tokyo Police Club – Champ<br /><br /><b>2009</b><br />1. The Sounds – Crossing The Rubicon<br />2. Passion Pit – Manners<br />3. Metric – Fantasies<br />4. Animal Collective – Merryweather Post Pavilion<br />5. Empire Of The Sun – Walking On A Dream<br />6. The Rural Alberta Advantage – Hometowns<br />7. Silversun Pickups – Swoon<br />8. We Were Promised Jetpacks – These Four Walls<br />9. Islands – Vapours<br />10. Mew – No More Stories Are Told…</span></div></div></div>Cheeseboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599909894024508521.post-71670725093112730162023-12-25T21:30:00.004-07:002023-12-25T21:30:43.399-07:00The 20 Best TV Shows I Watched in 2023<p style="text-align: center;"><b> <span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;">The Top 20 Best TV Shows I Watched in '23</span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: medium;"><b>Honorable Mentions</b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: medium;">- </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Painkiller (Season 1) - Netflix
- </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Your Honor (Season 2) - DVD
- </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">1923 (A Yellowstone Story) (Season 1) - DVD
- </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Season 5) - Prime
- </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Last of Us (Season 1) - DVD
- </span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The White Lotus (Season 2) - DVD
- </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Physical (Season 4) - Apple TV
- </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Yellowjackets (Season 2) - DVD
- </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">All Creatures Great and Small (Season 3) - DVD
- Alive (Season 9) - Netflix </span>
</p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: bold; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Top 20
</span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><b>20. </b></span><span style="text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b style="font-size: 11pt;">The Crowded Room</b><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> (Season 1) - Apple + -
This is Tom Holland trying to break out of his Spiderman thing. And you know what? He actually does quite well. This thriller is a little over-the-top at times, but for the most part, it will keep you guessing and your palms sweating.
</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>19. </b></span></span><span style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Platonic</b><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> (Season 1) - Apple + - </span>
<span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Who would have guessed that Rose Byrne and Seth Rogan would make a nice, funny, "platonic" couple. This small comedy series was way funnier than it deserved to be. Rogan is at his funniest and Byrne makes a great </span><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">accomplice</span><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">. And the ongoing gag with the electric scooters kept me laughing.
</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>18. </b></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Poker Face</b> </span><span style="text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">(Season 1) - DVD -
Watched this on a lark, only because it sounded interesting and it was created by Rian Johnson. Without Natasha Lyonne, this is an average mystery show. With her, it's very funny, creative and enjoyable. It's a little like Matlock in that it's a "case-of-the-week" stories and not a running storyline. This makes each episode different and a whole lot of fun.
</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>17. </b></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Jury Duty </b></span><span style="text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">(Season 1) - Amazon Prime -
Probably the best new show on Amazon Prime this year turned out to be a "reality/drama" hybrid that works so well that I wouldn't stop laughing for an entire episode. The entire series only works because of its "star" that the rest of the cast is tricking into making him think the entire thing is real. He's just so darned lovable that you can't help but cheer for him. And he always seems to make moral decisions. Add in some James Mardsen acting the fool (as himself!) and you have an instant classic. It will be interesting to see if they can trick someone else for a season 2.
</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>16. </b></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Baskets </b></span><span style="text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">(Season 1-4) - DVD -
I fell in love with this older Zach Galifanakis show this year when someone recommended it to me. And thank goodness they did. I love Galifanakis super dry, but also super sweet role in this super odd show. While it did run out of steam a little towards the end, the show runners still let some continuous jokes ride all the way to its conclusion. Oh, and Louie Anderson, he's just the best (RIP!)
</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>15. </b></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Succession </b></span><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">(Season 4) - DVD - </span>
<br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">This series came to a satisfying </span><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">conclusion</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> this year and I was along for the ride. While it never has been a favorite of mine, I still give it enormous credit for its ambition and acting. (My wife likes this show much more than me.) While the sheer amount of swear words thrown around can be overwhelming to the senses (it's not for everyone), it still manages to connect on a personal level.
</span><b><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: medium;">14</span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">. </span></b></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Sex Education </b></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> (Season 4) - Netflix -
Another series that will definitely NOT be for everyone. That said, what this series became is so much more than teens talking about sex. It is much more about connection, friendships, love and growing up. This last season was likely the best and as you watch these kids transition to adulthood, you realize, you are going to miss their crazy personalities. This is how a series should end!
</span><span style="text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>13.</b></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Flieshman is in Trouble - </b></span><span style="text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">(Season 1) - Hulu -
How much can you deal with Jesse Eisenberg's oddities and annoying personality traits, you can enjoy this show. It took me a while to connect, but after a few episodes, I was all in. What really draws you in is a unforgettable and perhaps life changing performance by Claire Danes. Eisenberg eventually won me over too. It's a roller coaster ride as well. It's worth watching.
</span><b><span style="font-size: large;">12. </span></b></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>A Handmaid’s Tale</b> </span><span style="text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">(Season 5) - DVD
I've been a huge fan of this show since the beginning. For a couple of years, this show was even in my top three by year's end. While it has certainly lost steam in recent seasons and I am annoyed by so much in almost every episode, I can't help but continue loving this show. I can't help but stay the course until I find out what happens to this family! I think there is one more season?? I hope they go out with a bang.
</span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>11. </b></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>The Morning Show </b></span><span style="text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">(Season 3) - Apple TV
Another show that's lost some steam, even though it remains super steamy. This has turned into a soap opera series. There are so many eye rolling moments, my eyes have rolled into each other. That said, it is still a must watch. Sometimes you need a good soap opera to distract you from the world, especially when the soap opera has some of Hollywood's biggest stars.
</span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>10. </b></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>The Crown</b> - </span><span style="text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">(Season 6) - Netflix
I've actually become more interested in this series as it has approached modern day. Now that it has ended and we have reached current times, I appreciate the earlier episodes even more. The creators and directors of this show do a remarkable job of taking something I have zero care or interest in - the royal family - and MAKE me interested in them. This season, the ending season, is the best one for me. Reliving Princess Di's death was fascinating.
</span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>9. </b></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Only Murders in the Building</b> </span><span style="text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> (Season 3) - Hulu
Steve Martin is my favorite. Martin Short is my favorite. This series is one of my favorites. While this season was not as funny as the first two, I still laughed often. The interplay between Short and Martin is genius (as it always is) and Selena Gomez has proven she is not a third wheel. I look forward to (hopefully) many more seasons.
</span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>8. </b></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Ted Lasso</b> </span><span style="text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">(Season 3) - Apple +
I cried in the last episode. I was touched by the full circle-ness of the story. While this was likely the least funny season of Ted Lasso, it certainly was still funny. In fact, the training montage with the string was my favorite TV moment of the year. I'll mss this show.
</span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>7. </b></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Justified: City Primeval </b></span><span style="text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> (Season 1) - Hulu
I had forgotten how much I missed Justified until its return this year. Raylan Givens is one of the great TV characters of the 2010's. Timothy Olyphant has not lost a single step in his return. In fact, I'd rank this new season ahead of several of the old seasons, even if his daughter in this season is just the absolute worst actress I've ever seen.
</span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>6. </b></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>A Small Light </b></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; text-align: center; white-space-collapse: preserve;">(Season 1) - Disney +
Likely the most sad and also the most heartwarming TV show this year. I was hesitant when I saw it released on Disney +. I thought it might be corny and stupid. It was far from it. I was genuinely moved many times. Nominated for several Golden Globes, this is deserving. Proof that Disney can make a moving show without also making it cheesy.
</span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>5. </b></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Black Mirror </b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">(Season 6) - Netflix -
Black Mirror was back this year and it was an extremely divisive season. There were a lot of fans that found this season to be stupid. I adored the season and it blew my mind in several different episodes. So much so, in fact, that I would rank this season second overall.
</span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>4. </b></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Cunk on Earth</b> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">(Season 1) - Netflix
This British mockumentary was by far the funniest show on TV this year. As a matter of fact, it is the only season of TV on this list that I have watched several times. Diane Morgan is a comedy genius, and I don't say that lightly. I sincerely think she is the funniest woman on the face of the planet. I love her and her wit so much that I have spent several hours watching and rewatching this season. I pray there is a second.
</span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>3. </b></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Lessons in Chemistry </b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> (Season 1) - Apple TV
The best show on Apple this year (and there are so many great ones) is Lessons in Chemistry. This is a role right up Brie Larson's alley and she knocks it out of the park! I enjoyed so much about this series: the drama, the relationships, the comedy. The directors seemed to perfectly capture the place and time. It's beautiful to look at. I almost put this show #1, but there were just a couple of amazing shows ahead of it.
</span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2. </b></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>The Bear </b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">(Season 1 & 2) - Hulu
I discovered The Bear this year. The Bear is not for everyone. If you can't handle a few swears, this show is definitely NOT for you, for it is full of many, many curses. That said, if you can handle the swearing, this show is incredible. Who would have guessed that a drama/comedy about chefs running a sandwich shop would pack the most emotional punch of any show on television. Credit to Jeremy Allen White who just might becoming the next huge movie star. But also, Ayo Edibiri. She as solid as a rock in her role. Can't wait for season 3!
</span><b><span style="font-size: large;">1. </span>Fargo </b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">(Season 4 & 5) - Hulu
Fargo is my favorite show of all time. It remains my favorite show of all time. While Season 4 was maybe the weakest season of the show (I think the weakest season is season 3), Season 5 comes back with an enormous eruption. It is probably the BEST season of the show so far, and I haven't even seen the last two episodes yet. I thought The Bear was going to take the title this year, but Season 5 of Fargo has blown me away into Fargo translucence. Thank you, FARGO! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">
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</span></div><p></p>Cheeseboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599909894024508521.post-4988528255370687022023-03-05T19:42:00.004-07:002023-03-21T21:38:24.119-06:00My 20 Best Films of 2022<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;">My Choices for 20 Best Films of 2023</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>HONORABLE MENTIONS:</b><br />Pearl<br />Vengeance <br />Jerry and Marge Go Large<br />Spirited<br />Smile<br />Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery<br />The Fabelmans<br />The Woman King<br />Gold<br />The Menu<br />Women Talking<br />The Whale</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /><b style="font-size: x-large;">TOP 20</b><br /><br /><b>20. Chip N' Dale: Rescue Rangers<br /></b></p><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xdj266r x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">4.5 out of 5 stars! - I thought it looked stupid from the ads. I was so wrong. So very, very wrong.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Every line, and I mean every line has a laugh. It's the writing that makes this film. It is pure genius comedy. The writing is as good as it gets for comedy.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The voices in the film are also talented and funny. The references, even the hidden references, will keep you cracking up. The amount of nods to past animated films and the amount of <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>"cameos" is incredible. Those are great, but again, it's the writing that is perfect. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">This is the funniest movie - BOTH animated and live action - that I have seen in a long, long time. My face hurts from smiling and laughing so hard. My nine year old didn't get all the references, but he also could not. stop. laughing. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">This is a movie I am going to rewatch again and again. I think I missed so many jokes the first time. It's the best movie of 2022 for me so far. It's on Disney + now as part of your subscription. Watch it, especially if you watched cartoons in the 80's and 90's.
<b>19. Nitram
</b>4.5 stars - Heart-wrenching and almost cruel to watch, this true story is shaking. A slowwwwww burn, but filled with agony and will shread you to pieces. A movie to be watched once, but definitely not twice. One of the finest acting performances I have ever seen by Caleb Landry. He's able to capture both the tragedy of mental illness and the tradgedy that guns combined with mental illness may cause.
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18. Breaking
</b>4.5 stars - <span style="font-family: inherit;"> I believe that there are a lot of things that this film is trying to say... I might not even be sure of all of them. But in the midst of all the statements it is trying to make (race, class, treatment of veterans), lies an absolutely riviting and fierce drama and thriller.</span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">This true story kept me on the edge of my luxury reclining theater seat. My butt was sweating from anticipation, either that or from the heated seats. For 2 hours, <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>I barely moved... only occasionally blinking, fixated on the upcoming apex of the film. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">John Boyega is the 2020's Denzel. He shines in this film and I hope he gets at least some mentions come award season. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">This one is worth seeing!
<b>17. Emily the Criminal
</b>4.5 stars - A story that goes from intrigue to spellbinding to intense thrills, this film took me along for a riveting ride. Aubrey Plaza with the performance of her career and Theo Rossi matched her performance at ever step. This is one of the year's best films so far.
<b>16. Charm City Kings
</b>4.5 stars - <span style="font-family: inherit;">A real life look into the lives of black teenage boys trying to escape the realities of poverty in inner city Baltimore with the recent trend of dirt bikes. More than just a dirt bike movie though, this film has real despair and presents these boys with such fervor, it is difficult not to fall in love with them. Some very persuasive and graphic language, but certainly nothing that you wouldn't find in the streets of inner </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">city Baltimore. </span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I loved this film. The flickering hope these boys felt, the dirt bike culture they get enthalled into and the coming-of-age lessons that they learn. It will pull on your heartstrings, but in the end it feels like you've been doing a wheelie for blocks and blocks. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Originally released on HBO in 2020, but just released on video this year.
<b>15. The Black Phone
</b>4.5 stars - <span style="font-family: inherit;">4 and 1/2 stars out of 5 stars - Not sure how I missed this one when it came out a bit ago. I think I was taken aback by the cover and the description.</span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">This is a well made, extremely well acted and well written movie. It has just a hint of mysticality that makes it extra terrifying. The kid acting in this is superb. The story and the interconnecting of characters is rich. Ethan Hawke and the kid actors raised this one to another level. Finally, it is truly terrifying!
<b>14. Till
</b>4.5 stars - <span style="font-family: inherit;">It could be argued that this film is too straight forward and formulatic. But some stories simply need to be told in a straight forward and formulatic way. The story of Emmett Till and his mother, Marnie, is one of those stories. </span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">This is a film that should be shown in high schools forever. It is poignant, bitter and at times, hard to watch. It's a story of racial hate that assists our vision in seeing current times. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Most of all, this is <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>a story of motherly love. Danielle Deadwyler gives a performance of a lifetime as Marnie. I hope to see her name on the Academy Award nominations this year. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">This is a movie that deserves your attention and the attention of the world. I hope it is not one that is easily dismissed of forgotten.
<b>13. She Said
</b>4.5 stars - <span style="font-family: inherit;">Based on your political leanings, this film may not be for you. It tells the tale of the media takedown of Harvey Weinstein that absolutely crushes it.</span><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Part of the "crushing it" part stems from my favorite actress on the planet, Carey Mulligan, who is powerful, strong and downright adorable all at the same time in this film. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The pacing is perfect, the true story is fascinating and the tension is high. I enjoyed it quite much and it's <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>always fun to see an awful villain like Weinstein get taken down! Shame that this film didn't get more Oscar buzz or noms, especially for the always great Mulligan.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>12. Thirteen Lives
</b>4.5 stars - <span style="font-family: inherit;">An incredible surprise! Often films that portray events of not long ago do so cheaply and does not do it justice. This, however, is a gem! </span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">My only complaint is that I wish there was more from the perspective of the boys trapped in a cave. But alas, this is much more about the rescuers and their bravery.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The underwater shots are dramatic and intensely shot. This one will keep you on edge, even if you already know how it ends. <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>One of the year's best films. It's on Prime.
<b>11. Enola Holmes 2
</b>4.5 stars - <span style="font-family: inherit;">A celebration of fun. Strong writing and store, mixed with charming performances and a sense of whimsy. This film captures the spirit and liveliness of the Indiana Jones films. I loved watching Enola and Sherlock work together and separately, but I also loved watching Enola not needing to be saved by her older brother. The first film sets this one up perfectly and this one adds to and builds off of it. As a result, it's even better than the first.
<b>10. The Banshees of Inisherin </b></span></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">4.5 stars - </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I think I laughed more in this film than any other of the 100 films I watched in 2022. And the odd thing is that its main purpose is certainly NOT to be funny. But the situations it portrays and the choices of the characters are surprising - even shocking - and just downright funny. </span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The thing is, this film will certainly make you think as well. It is a thought provoking experiment that is certainly not predictable. <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>It will getting you thinking about friendships, time spent in life, so much. I'll certainly be thinking about it for some time.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">It's a little slow, but the surprises certainly spice things up, almost like every 15 minutes or so, the filmmakers sprinkle some comedy pepper on the film. In doing so, they've created one of the year's best films and I'm sure it will receive its share of attention at the Oscars.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>9. The Phantom of the Open
</b>4.5 stars - <span style="font-family: inherit;">This film is filled with so much optimism and joy, you can't help but smile through the entire thing. This film makes a case to be the best golf film of all time, and I do not say that lightly. Better than Caddyshack, better than Happy Gilmore, better than Tin Cup, better than Bagger Vance. It's just that good.</span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Even if you don't like golf, you can't help but get caught up in the ignorant wonder and amusement of it all. It's not <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>a comedy, but I found myself belly laughing on many occasions. Mark Rylance is sensational, but it's Sally Hawkins that absolutely steals the show. I'd love to see her get some award nominations for this role. </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The best film of 2022 so far? Might be Top Gun OR it might be The Phantom of the Open. This true story is a treasure. It's in theaters now!
<b>8. To Leslie
</b>4.5 stars - <span style="font-family: inherit;">I found this to be a sweet little film with marvelous performances, most notably Andrea Riseborough, who was nominated for Best Actress for this role and basically put this film on the map.</span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">And thank goodness she did because I otherwise never would have watched it. I found myself cheering for Riseborough's character and genuinely disappointed in her and thrilled for her. It was just filled with raw emotion and again, I just found it super <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>sweet, but not in a corny way. Certainly worth watching.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>7. A Man Called Otto
</b>4.5 stars - <span style="font-family: inherit;">WARNING!! Do NOT watch this film within a couple months after losing a parent! My wife, who NEVER, ever cries in movies, cried for the entire last 30 minutes. </span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Sometimes the best stories are the most simple. Thus is the case with Otto. It's simple, straightforward and extremely earnest. In fact, its earnestness the earnestness of Tom Hanks is what makes it very watchable and not over-the-top syrupy garbage. (Just a little <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>syrupy.) </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Otto is also funny at times, but ultimately full of heart. Certainly worth 90 minutes of your life.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>6. The Fallout
</b>4.5 stars - <span style="font-family: inherit;">It's going to be darned tough for many people to watch this film about a school shooting... especially those that have been through violent trauma or are triggered by violent trauma. Yet this is a persuasive reminder of how trauma can impact and change lives. Jenna Ortega gives a potent and stirring performance. The entire cast is extraordinary. </span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Amongst the darkness, dread and anguish of this film, there are moments of hope and light. <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>The bonding that occurs between teens that normally wouldn't have anything to do with each other, but are now close because of this shared trauma is a source of wonder in an otherwise dreary world. If you have the fortitude to watch this film, it is well worth it. One of 2022's best.
<b>5. Cha Cha Real Smooth</b></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">5 stars - <span style="font-family: inherit;">To be perfectly transparent, this is not a perfect movie. It has flaws. But for what I am looking for in a movie, it is near perfect. It has all the things I love: a coming of age story, heart, humor, an uncertain storyline that is not too predictable. Cooper Raiff is entirely likable in the lead role, even when he's supposed to be a jerk. Dakota Johnson plays a complicated, faulty but charming character. I have newfound respect </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">for her as an actress. Their onscreen chemistry is palpable. Leslie Mann is the biggest surprise here. She's quite good.</span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">This film won't blow your mind, but if you're in the mood for a film with a lot of heart and humor and that might make you cry at the end, this is one for me, or maybe for you too. It's on Apple+ now.
<b>4. Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical
</b>5 stars - <span style="font-family: inherit;">There is always a hesitation when a movie is made about one of your favorite books or Broadway musicals, or in this case, both. I was nervous that Netflix would ruin what is my all time favorite musical and one of my all time favorite books. And sure, there have been a few non-musical film adaptations of Matilda that have been anywhere from decent to bad.</span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">So I wasn't too hopeful that Netflix wouldn't ruin it. And I am <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>totally relieved that they absolutely did it justice. It might be because they stuck almost 100% to the script and songs in the musical... that certainly helped.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">But there is more that make this a special movie: the visuals are fantastic, the mood is perfectly captured, the singing is near perfect, the songs are catchy and above all, the choreography of hundreds of school-aged kids is downright impressive. Even if you don't like Matilda, I can't imagine you walking away from watching this without a smile on your face. And if you're a mom, no doubt that when it's over, you will say, "AH, that was SO CUTE!" </div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Emma Thompson gives a superb performance and the. main performance of Matilda by Alisha Weir was well beyond her years. So, thank you Netflix, for not only NOT ruining one of my favorite things, but maybe even making it BETTER! </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>3. RRR</b></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">5 stars - <span style="font-family: inherit;">I promise, promise, promise, you will NOT be bored for even a MICROSECOND! It's got everything: dance, singing, romance, incredible cinematography, a wonderful story and some of the most intense action sequences on film this year. It's a little over 3 hours, but that might be because an hour of the action scenes are in slow motion - but a super, duper cool slow motion that you wish will never end. It is incredibly over the top, yes... but it </span><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">kinda makes you love it even more. It's on Netflix. Watch it, it deserves to be way more popular than it currently is.
<b>2. Top Gun: Maverick
</b>5 stars - </span>PURE... MOVIE... MAGIC. Will someday be known as an all-time great. An all-American movie that will make you love American movie making all over again. Definitely, definitely see it in theaters. DON'T wait for streaming or video. It will not be the same experience in your home.<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>
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<b>1. All Quiet on the Western Front
</b>5 stars - </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">This Netflix film is actually the THIRD iteration I have watched of this story in the past year! The 1930 film, deemed one of the greatest films of all time, was wonderful, but painfully dated. The 1979 version had excellent character building, but at times was painfully cheesy. This version - the 2022 version - was by far the most chilling, violent and realistic look at the first World War. </span></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">There are some <span style="font-family: inherit;"><a style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;" tabindex="-1"></a></span>absolutely horrific scenes in this film, scenes that I will never forget. Some of the scenes are the same as the two previous versions, but captured in more detail and with more pain. It was a challenge to watch, but I certainly felt appreciation for both sides that faught in this hellistic trench-war.</div></div><div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">My only complaint is that the characters in the film are not well developed. They die off one by one before we even learn enough about them to form a bond. Thus, the stakes feel lower than they should be. Thus, as it stands, the 1930 version should still be a classic, but this version should be the go-to viewing version for the most realistic look at the WWI. </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4blhJvX0-IWLKYLapMZixXBhYsxMjAzpR4mC2jzGF8g3QKjc88hvzJzLNDjQb9K1-8gLo3hJP8mUdFcvHiNYjryXKkQxPV6_8RyAxrOxEqsoq6SgvqvAHqXqXRpZ_LpYHPd0ZlTae4X2R6-MFSTYunEjEr6q6ozG5y7Bj8YbhAUnatm_AE1JkU3wX/s1200/2.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4blhJvX0-IWLKYLapMZixXBhYsxMjAzpR4mC2jzGF8g3QKjc88hvzJzLNDjQb9K1-8gLo3hJP8mUdFcvHiNYjryXKkQxPV6_8RyAxrOxEqsoq6SgvqvAHqXqXRpZ_LpYHPd0ZlTae4X2R6-MFSTYunEjEr6q6ozG5y7Bj8YbhAUnatm_AE1JkU3wX/s320/2.webp" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>2021</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">10. C'mon C'mon
9. Mass
8. A Quiet Place Part II
7. On the Rocks
6. Encanto
5. Last Night in Soho
4. Belfast
3. Blue Bayou
2. Coda
1. Cyrano</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><p style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><b>2020:</b> <br /><span face="system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">10. News of the World
9. The Wolf of Snow Hollow
8. Manari
7. Nomadland
6. The Father
5. The Invisible Man
4. The Little Things
3. Princess of the Row
2. Sound of Metal
1. Promising Young Women</span></p><p style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span face="system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>2019:
</b></span><span face="system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">10. Parisite
</span><span style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">9. Rocketman
</span><span style="color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">8. The Art Of Self Defense</span></p><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif">7. Greener Grass
6. The Mustang
5. A Marriage Story
4. Richard Jewell
3. 1917
2. Peanut Butter Falcon
1. JoJo Rabbit
</span><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>2018:</b></span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10. Upgrade
9. What They Had
8. Leave No Trace
7. Three Identical Strangers
6. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
5. Free Solo
4. A Quiet Place
3. Green Book
2. Won't You Be My Neighbor
1. Eighth Grade</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>2017: </b></span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10. Dunkirk</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9. Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi </span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8. The Shape of Water</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">7. Get Out</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">6. The Big Sick</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5. Logan Lucky</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">4. Lady Bird</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3. It</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2. Brigsby Bear</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Only the Brave</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b>2016:
</b>10. 10 Cloverfield Lane
9. Sully</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">8. Eye In The Sky</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">7. La La Land</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">6. Life, Animated</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">5. Pete's Dragon</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">4. Hidden Figures</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">3. Hacksaw Ridge</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">2. Arrival</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Lion
</span><b>2015</b><br />10. Spotlight<br />9. Star Wars: The Force Awakens<br />8. The Martian<br />7. The Revenant<br />6. Ex Machina<br />5. Ant Man<br />4. Inside Out<br />3. The Walk<br />2. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl<br />1. Room<br /><br /><b>2014</b><br />10. The Hobbit<br />9. Alexander and the Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day<br />8. The Theory of Everything<br />7. Joe<br />6. Big Hero 6<br />5. Boyhood<br />4. The Imitation Game<br />3. Big Eyes<br />2. Whiplash<br />1. St. Vincent</span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">2013</span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">10. The Heat</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">9. Mud</span></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">8. The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">7. Despicable Me 2</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">6. Gravity</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">5. Short Term 12</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">4. Nebraska</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">3. 12 Years a Slave</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">2. Philomena</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">1. The Kings of Summer</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">2012</span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">10. Premium Rush</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">9. Moonrise Kingdom</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">8. The Amazing Spiderman</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">7. Looper</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">6. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">5. Argo</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">4. Frankenweenie</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">3. The Perks of Being a Wallflower</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">2. Sleepwalk With Me</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">1. Safety Not Guaranteed</span></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div>Cheeseboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599909894024508521.post-18876449322979279242022-12-27T21:25:00.000-07:002022-12-27T21:25:08.110-07:00The 20 Best TV Shows I Watched in 2022<p> <span style="font-size: large;">The 20 Best TV Shows I Watched in 2022</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;">HONORABLE MENTIONS</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Mr. Mayor (Season 1) - DVD</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Inventing Anna (Season 1) - Netflix</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Season 4) - Amazon</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Cobra Kai - (Season 5) - Netflix</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Succession (Season 3) - DVD</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Rutherford Falls (Season 1) - DVD</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Abbott Elementary (Season 1) - DVD</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">After Life (Season 3) - Netflix</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">The Book of Boba Fett (Season 1) - Disney+</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">All Creatures Great and Small (Season 2) - DVD</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Obi-Wan Kenobi (Season 1) - Disney +</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Hacks (Season 1) - DVD</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">TOP 20</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">20. Dexter: New Blood (Season 1) - DVD (Showtime)</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">I hated, HATED, the last season of Dexter years ago. This did not entirely make up for that awful season, but it was a step in the right direction and it made Dexter fun again.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">19. The Outlaws (Season 1) - Amazon Prime</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Funny! Unexpectedly so!</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">18. Call the Midwife (Season 11) - Netflix</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">A guilty pleasure, this was the best season in years! And when I say a guilty pleasure, I don’t mean that this is not a well made, well acted series, because it definitely is.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">17. Five Days at Memorial (Season 1) - Apple TV</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">A true story, it saddened and angered me, as it will you.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">16. A Handmaid’s Tale (Season 4) - DVD (Hulu)</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Once my absolute favorite series, it has certainly dropped, but I still quite enjoyed season 4. I did like the stirring way it ended.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">15. Yellowjackets (Season 1) - DVD (Showtime)</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Enjoyable and provocative, even if it is a little of a teenage drama. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">14. The Devil’s Hour (Season 1) - Amazon Prime</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Absolutely creepy, I got chills several times during the first season of this series.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">13. Ozark (Season 4) - Netflix</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">The worst of all four seasons, but I still felt good about how it ended and it wrapped things up nightly. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">12. The Crown (Season 5) - Netflix</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">The best Crown season since season 1. I might be in the minority in saying that, I don’t know. I know it wasn’t exactly “historically accurate,” but it was downright riveting and that was good enough for me.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">11. Physical (Season 2) - Apple TV</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Its portrayal of LDS members is troublesome (if not funny) and it is definitely not as good as season 1 was, but it still was mesmerizing and Rose Byrne is super.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">10. 1883 (Season 1) - DVD (Paramount +)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">You may have noticed the lack of “Yellowstone” on this list. I honestly tried a second time to get into Yellowstone this year, I just could NOT gain interest. Instead, I tried this prequel to Yellowstone and I enjoyed it much, much more than I did Yellowstone. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">9. The Beatles: Get Back (Season 1) - Disney +</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">I watched it twice, once alone and once with my Beatle loving son. I am not a huge Beatles fan, but I am a big enough fan to enjoy this show. It was fascinating to see the Beatles write songs and their process of creating brilliance.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">8. The Offer (Season 1) - DVD (Paramount +)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">I became an enormous Godfather fan this year after watching it for the first time. The timing of watching this telling of the making of the film could not have been more perfect. The making of the film and the mafia’s involvement was almost as interesting as the film itself.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">7. Stranger Things (Season 4) - Netflix</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">This season almost felt “too big” and lost a little luster for what made it great in the first place. That said, it still was insanely great and each episode felt like an entire well made movie.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">6. The White Lotus (Season 1) - DVD (HBO)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">No, I haven’t seen the new season yet. But, I did get around to watching season 1 this year. It was at times ridiculous, but far more often, enthralling and impressive.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">5. Wednesday (Season 1) - Netflix</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">I am a huge Tim Burton fan, but now I am also a huge Jenna Ortega fan. She makes this show go and is gripping in the title role. Throw in some laughs and some dark humor and some real anxious moments and you have a hit.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">4. Bad Sisters (Season 1) - Apple TV</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Apple TV did it again with another excellent thriller. This one is loaded, loaded with comedy, and funny comedy at that. My wife talked me into watching this (I was hesitant) and it far surpassed my expectations. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">3. Severance (Season 1) - Apple TV</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">For my cup of tea, Apple TV had the best series this year. This is a creative, thoughtful, eager and ambitious show that had me thinking about it far after each episode ended.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">2. Black Bird (Season 1) - Apple TV</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">I watched this on a whim and I was captivated by this true story. I was also captivated by Paul Walter Hauser’s performance as the creepy killer. This one kept me on edge and guessing the entire time.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Better Call Saul (Season 6) - DVD (AMC)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">It’s been one of the three best TV shows on television for the past eight years, and while it didn’t go out with the same bang as its predecessor, Breaking Bad, it still had a fabulous season and was the best show on television this, its final year. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNlVomvM9zM7DooYjgEUrGJCxe1Upl8ISbI_S3j6q8ZQo1itytx3fzx2AasiRFT6NtcUYWabs7JpM7JYkZlRotOMuCQeOV1uVjACq29yxx7C1TXmihDsghx4efKkqxcZ_SUTG6fMQ6vfFTeBxUYdpiuu1pNgetoiCOGJx-fvUMrAq4pRWM-xa6zFiC/s1000/Better-Call-Saul.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="562" data-original-width="1000" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNlVomvM9zM7DooYjgEUrGJCxe1Upl8ISbI_S3j6q8ZQo1itytx3fzx2AasiRFT6NtcUYWabs7JpM7JYkZlRotOMuCQeOV1uVjACq29yxx7C1TXmihDsghx4efKkqxcZ_SUTG6fMQ6vfFTeBxUYdpiuu1pNgetoiCOGJx-fvUMrAq4pRWM-xa6zFiC/s320/Better-Call-Saul.webp" width="320" /></a></div><p></p>Cheeseboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599909894024508521.post-5100708037129622992022-12-26T15:41:00.000-07:002022-12-26T15:41:08.545-07:00My Ten Favorite Music Albums of 2022<p style="text-align: center;"><b> <span style="font-size: large;">My Ten Favorite Music Albums in 2022</span></b></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">10. Tegan and Sara - Crybaby<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEYkifksXznXsdyeDQlRo8gR63ODh2lEO8GFkDcGh1PjxRowFobxKzpY1BEKwKG8YYDMqHduIahJIyg3SdNw03D1z5TPQGp_4Y4NNYJ1kzH0k58cO4iDDDfTQpNkgVvjsCpHu-Mhj_TBdngtAePvLmMoV8DfWMrDOvPH6x3UquQ36SNNlC4u51PpJ5/s300/Tegan_and_Sara_-_Crybaby.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEYkifksXznXsdyeDQlRo8gR63ODh2lEO8GFkDcGh1PjxRowFobxKzpY1BEKwKG8YYDMqHduIahJIyg3SdNw03D1z5TPQGp_4Y4NNYJ1kzH0k58cO4iDDDfTQpNkgVvjsCpHu-Mhj_TBdngtAePvLmMoV8DfWMrDOvPH6x3UquQ36SNNlC4u51PpJ5/s1600/Tegan_and_Sara_-_Crybaby.png" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">9. <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Band of Horses - Things are Great
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font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Belle & Sebastian - A Bit of Previous</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqdORYhjelbbtxdq76KjsK0-kfKdUIPUmKJ4zp0NtC0_pxuvLucMtHPBXfFpyHVp9POcUtraLA6hSxVw28IR12Pf7SIQVaKq8Gk2Ck-i8pvdeXv191BauH8kVhTTyW7Debe4B8HxM1N8ZBJ-mJOOQfNjbxzPzRWhGyGr8nX3VbaAa3enQNF5uAfdTs/s1000/Belle-And-Sebastian-A-Bit-Of-Previous-Alt-Vinyl-LP-2577368_1024x1024.webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqdORYhjelbbtxdq76KjsK0-kfKdUIPUmKJ4zp0NtC0_pxuvLucMtHPBXfFpyHVp9POcUtraLA6hSxVw28IR12Pf7SIQVaKq8Gk2Ck-i8pvdeXv191BauH8kVhTTyW7Debe4B8HxM1N8ZBJ-mJOOQfNjbxzPzRWhGyGr8nX3VbaAa3enQNF5uAfdTs/s320/Belle-And-Sebastian-A-Bit-Of-Previous-Alt-Vinyl-LP-2577368_1024x1024.webp" width="224" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">7. <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Head and the Heart - Every Shade of Blue</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH7DkVdT8IusW3v47BrCSVzbDZUix-GclsTA_z9YWtNeuo-rGc2j9KTaR2Nx4B6jpkKz5Lm0T4nx1Lr_pA-ir6IULI70me_mN4AS1L89gfK7O_iyyaql_a3Q8VVTGRofOvy8c1E38LN6rRNKPx5yE6bZQfk-HbfqmBlJYsdudeB17TwxDa576peq79/s500/417Cn4PZh6L._SY580_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH7DkVdT8IusW3v47BrCSVzbDZUix-GclsTA_z9YWtNeuo-rGc2j9KTaR2Nx4B6jpkKz5Lm0T4nx1Lr_pA-ir6IULI70me_mN4AS1L89gfK7O_iyyaql_a3Q8VVTGRofOvy8c1E38LN6rRNKPx5yE6bZQfk-HbfqmBlJYsdudeB17TwxDa576peq79/s320/417Cn4PZh6L._SY580_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; 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color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>4. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Death Cab for Cutie - Asphalt Meadows</span></div><div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY_QIbAD1wRkHdzxB8_pZ6jy8leYfb9hQE1rsK113Icwdq-GTIaQwCcDdeMVrxGleWKZ6kjcv0FDcxsZEWmZfU5Zv5SfUgng8QWzn8-JQDfrIVxTJ7kRZCqh2fKSQg2pFV1YmI14fV6bi89iKPJS-GNlVT6psQUgDgOh0_IgSRBqQWMp7rvczH2CtE/s1280/death-cab-for-cutie-asphalt-meadows.webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; 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color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Arcade Fire - WE</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWsx6MnOy8yZEZmxaXtr63i2gffQt2tYuu1E8fyn7DeDlCuYiqQMKQGxKy4nt9Q_ENKAkjU1_OZSJ5WJQMgAyddh_ocaCvNu4vaijwOya3isyYmWf2yaI97n-Qf13EJKY9W2OmAO0ugKzNVr2RKA6_nAO5c1Nj8fra1tYv-6OEvtCo32FbAJ7GO5J6/s300/download.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="300" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWsx6MnOy8yZEZmxaXtr63i2gffQt2tYuu1E8fyn7DeDlCuYiqQMKQGxKy4nt9Q_ENKAkjU1_OZSJ5WJQMgAyddh_ocaCvNu4vaijwOya3isyYmWf2yaI97n-Qf13EJKY9W2OmAO0ugKzNVr2RKA6_nAO5c1Nj8fra1tYv-6OEvtCo32FbAJ7GO5J6/s1600/download.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>2. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stars - From Capelton Hill</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLrSwUswNv7sdtV0xP15KZWQmYpZ_PeSFi-OWcIqepba993xN9z29Y_3Yhf2F8yyfpMpUJjiul7JTQ6f8jpFhQbL99C6rOSZ3rcapmEIItOsVMlgtKyJ5BFij2XLzttbmcj5t2HgqrV_-0BKXtmbcJX804AMX2Ql9TzBG5Ut-U8yUmUVtQk2Suf4JW/s980/5e259b4327eb6518f07de2a41ecb58a1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="980" data-original-width="980" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLrSwUswNv7sdtV0xP15KZWQmYpZ_PeSFi-OWcIqepba993xN9z29Y_3Yhf2F8yyfpMpUJjiul7JTQ6f8jpFhQbL99C6rOSZ3rcapmEIItOsVMlgtKyJ5BFij2XLzttbmcj5t2HgqrV_-0BKXtmbcJX804AMX2Ql9TzBG5Ut-U8yUmUVtQk2Suf4JW/s320/5e259b4327eb6518f07de2a41ecb58a1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>1. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Shout Out Louds - House</span></div><div><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfkOSW4wLfRxbm9mV-mFt38WgagYzSxii1m7lTocvopWEyabM5eIrNw1U9WtCKcVUfu5WspYmLRfdzN_nDVjbXXT4-STGXD__fQirQtBHpyutI4y9QfshWnNEb89lTY2Ugm9R7b4G_fPMEzvWi2lCtq7sxjiOBMs0UrnBu7xboBRezLXYYdkQ5LFNK/s500/51iGI8TMVZL._SY580_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; 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Islands - Islomania </div><div>2. Manchester Orchestra - The Million Masks of God</div><div>3. CHVRCHES - Screen Violence</div><div>4. The War On Drugs - I Don't Live Here Anymore</div><div>5. Twenty One Pilots - Scaled And Icy</div><div>6. The Killers - Pressure Machine</div><div>7. The Fratellis - Half Drunk Under A Full Moon<br />8. tUnE-yArDs - Sketchy <br />9. St. Vincent - Daddy's Home<br />10. The Black Keys - Delta Kream</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>2020</b></div><div>1. Future Islands - As Long As You Are<br />2. The Killers - Imploding the Mirage</div><div>3. Plants And Animals - The Jungle</div><div>4. Surfer Blood - Carefree Theater<br />5. Tennis - Swimmer</div><div>6. Bahamas - Sad Hunk</div><div>7. Wolf Parade - Thin Mind</div><div>8. Grouplove - The Healer</div><div>9. The Front Bottoms - In Sickness And In Flames</div><div>10. CocoRosie - Put The Shine On<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>2019</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1. Andrew Bird - My Finest Work Yet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2. Metronomy - Metronomy Forever</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">3. The National - I Am Easy To Find</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">4. Vampire Weekend - Father of the Bride</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">5. Tegan & Sarah - Hey, I'm Just Like You</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">6. Generationals - Reader As Detective</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">7. The Head and the Heart - Living Mirage</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">8. Mumford and Sons - Delta</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">9. Silversun Pickups - Widow's Weeds</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">10. Two Door Cinema Club - False Alarm<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>2018</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1. Matt & Kim - Almost Everyday<br />2. Chvurches - Love Is Dead<br />3. Death Cab for Cutie - Thank You For Today<br />4. Metric - Art of Doubt<br />5. Moon Taxi - Let The Record Play<br />6. The Decemberists - I'll Be Your Girl<br />7. Pale Waves - My Mind Makes Noises<br />8. The Rural Alberta Advantage - The Wild<br />9. Okkerville River - In The Rainbow Rain<br />10. Belle and Sabastian - How to Solve Our Human Problems<br /><b><br /></b><b>2017</b><br />1. Manchester Orchestra - A Black Mile to the Surface<br />2. Future Islands - The Far Field<br />3. Mew - Visuals<br />4. Alt-J - Relaxer<br />5. The Shins - Heartworms<br />6. Portugal. The Man - Woodstock<br />7. Foster the People - The Sacred Hearts Club<br />8. The National - Sleep Well Beasts<br />9. Shout Out Louds - Ease My Mind<br />10. Arcade Fire - Everything Now<br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;"><b>2016</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">1. Radical Face - The Leaves</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">2. Cloud Cult - The Seeker</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">3. Islands - Taste</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">4. The Strumbellas - Hope</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">5. Tegan and Sara - Love You To Death</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">6. The Head And The Heart - Signs Of Light<br />7. The Avett Brothers - True Sadness<br />8. The Lumineers - Cleopatra<br />9. Frightened Rabbit - Painting of a Panic Attack<br />10. Empire of the Sun - Two Vines</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;"><b>2015</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">1. Mowgli's - Kids In Love</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">2. Twenty One Pilots - Blurry Face</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">3. Matt And Kim - New Glow</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">4. Metric - Pagans In Vegas</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">5. Death Cab For Cutie - Kintsugi </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">6. Belle And Sabastian - Girls In Peacetime Want To Dance</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">7. Walk Off The Earth - Sing It All Away</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">8. Mew - + - </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">9. Decemberists - What A Terrible World, What A Wonderful World</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">10. Chvurches - Every Open Eye</span><br /><b><br /></b><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;"></span><b>2014</b><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">1. Future Islands - Singles</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">2. Passenger - Whispers</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">3. Bishop Allen - Lights Out</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">4. Tokyo Police Club - Forcefield</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">5. The Rural Alberta Advantage - Mended With Gold</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">6. Bombay Bicycle Club - So Long, See You Tomorrow</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">7. Spoon - The Want My Soul</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">8. Foster the People - Supermodel</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">9. Broken Bells - After the Disco</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">10. Manchester Orchestra - Cope</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b style="line-height: 18.48px;">2013</b><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">1. Vampire Weekend - Modern Vampires of the City</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">2. Radical Face - Family Tree: The Branches</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">3. Twenty One Pilots - Vessel</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">4. The National - Trouble Will Find Me</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">5. Arcade Fire - Reflektor</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">6. Shout Out Louds - Optica</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">7. Crystal Fighters - Cave Rave</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">8. The Sounds - Weekend</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">9. Tegan & Sara - Heartthrob</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">10. Little Green Cars - Absolute Zero</span></span><br /><br /></div><p></p><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">2012<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">1. Radical Face – The Family Tree: The Roots<br />2. Passion Pit - Gossamer<br />3. Mumford And Son – Babel<br />4. Miike Snow – Happy To You<br />5. Imagine Dragons – <span style="text-indent: 0in;">Night Visions</span></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">6. Two Door Cinema Club – Beacon<br />7. Metric – Sythetica<br />8. Dr. Dog – Be The Void<br />9. Of Monsters And Men – My Head Is An Animal<br />10. The Avett Brothers – The Carpenter<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b>2011</b><br />1. Death Cab For Cutie – Codes And Keys<br />2. The Sounds – Something To Die For<br />3. Architecture In Helsinki – Moment Bends<br />4. Decemberists – The King Is Dead<br />5. The Strokes – Angles<br />6. The Head And The Heart – The Head And The Heart<br />7. Brett Dennen – Loverboy<br />8. Manchester Orchestra – Simple Math<br />9. I’m From Barcelona – Forever Today<br />10. The Rural Alberta Advantage – Departing<br /><br /><b>2010</b><br />1. The National – High Violet<br />2. Vampire Weekend – Contra<br />3. Shout Out Louds – Work<br />4. Mumford And Sons – Sigh No More<br />5. Mates Of State – Crushes<br />6. Dr. Dog – Shame Shame<br />7. Rogue Wave – Permalight<br />8. Arcade Fire – The Suburbs<br />9. Matt & Kim – Sidewalks<br />10. Tokyo Police Club – Champ<br /><br /><b>2009</b><br />1. The Sounds – Crossing The Rubicon<br />2. Passion Pit – Manners<br />3. Metric – Fantasies<br />4. Animal Collective – Merryweather Post Pavilion<br />5. Empire Of The Sun – Walking On A Dream<br />6. The Rural Alberta Advantage – Hometowns<br />7. Silversun Pickups – Swoon<br />8. We Were Promised Jetpacks – These Four Walls<br />9. Islands – Vapours<br />10. Mew – No More Stories Are Told…</span></div></div></div><div style="clear: both;"></div></div><div class="post-footer" style="background-color: #f9f9f9; border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 10.8px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 20px -2px 0px; padding: 5px 10px;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br />Cheeseboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599909894024508521.post-18831229750213344532022-04-02T13:17:00.003-06:002022-04-13T21:45:01.327-06:00MY FAVORITE MOVIES OF 2021<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>My Favorite Movies of 2021</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br />HONORABLE MENTIONS</b></div><br />The Night House<br />Dear Evan Hansen<br />Old<br />The Mitchells Vs. The Machines<br />Riders of Justice<br />Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Three Rings<br />The Lost Daughter<br />Tick, tick... BOOM!<br />The Eyes of Tammy Faye<br />Nine Days<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>TOP 20</b></span><p></p><p>21. <span face="system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Harder They Fall (2021): 4 out of 5 stars - The filmaker uses a formulaic western to draw parallels to both slavery and current African American gang life. The result is a predictable story, but with supreme execution and excitement. The fight scenes are engaging, violent and gritty. The acting is darn near perfect. It's on Netflix and it's a lively two hour ride. (Seems like there are an abundance of westerns released this year.)
20. </span><span face="system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Nobody (2021): 4 out of 5 stars - This movie would be a 2 star film without Bob Odenkirk. With him, it's 4. This role seemed to be written for Odenkirk, and the 58-year-old steals the show with his performance! He makes the movie funny, entertaining and exciting, even though it lacks in so many areas. There are many action movie cliches that drag it down, from wounds that heal in minutes to bullets that never hit good guys, to bad guy Russians. In the end though, it's a blast of a ride. Just a fun, Friday night movie.
19. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) - 4 out of 5 stars: This film has three things going for it - 1. Nastalgia 2. Great writing 3. Humor galore (especially the last third of the film). There are other great things about it too - action scenes, effects and a decent, albeit confusing at times, plot that keeps things moving. Lastly, it has heart and lots of it. The heart of the movie and the tribute to Spider-Men fanboys and girls, like myself, is what makes this thing go.</span></p><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">My only complaint is the sometimes overly complicated and hard to follow plot, which is definitely to be expected when you throw in multi-verses and time travel and magic. But a super fun romp and probably the best superhero movie of 2021 in a crowded year of superhero movies.
18. Coming Home in the Dark (2021): 4 out of 5 stars - Plays out like a Coen Brothers movie if the Coen Brothers were New Zealanders. A violent thrill ride from beginning to end with a poignant ending.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">17. <span style="font-family: inherit;">The Power of the Dog (2021): 4 out of 5 stars - This film is about a lot of things, but what I found most poignant was how sometimes saying nothing at all says more than saying a whole lot. And also, nobody is all good or all bad. Everyone is a shade of gray. </span></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">This was powerful through a full two hours. An insanely talented cast, highlighted by a performance by Benedict Cumberbatch that will certainly lead him to the front of the "Best Actor" Oscar category. This will go down as one of the year's best films, but I was utterly dumbfounded by the open ended ending that frustrated me to no end. Some folks might like their endings open ended, but I like mine tied up nicely into a nice, neat package. I'm sure the writer wanted the film to end the way it did so the audience could draw its own conclusions. For me, it was simply forstalling slop.</div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">At any rate, certainly worth your while if you need a dramatic slow burn with exquisite acting. It's on Netflix.
16. <span style="font-family: inherit;">Pig (2021): 4 out of 5 stars - Who would have guessed that one of the best films of the year would be about a man who has his pig stolen?? And who would have guessed that one of the best acting performances of the year would be NICHOLAS CAGE in a movie about a man who has his pig stolen?! Certainly not me, but it's true.</span></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The best part of this film is its unpredictability. It never goes the direction you think it's going and even if the direction is less exciting, at least it was unpredictable.
15. Stillwater (2021): 4 and 1/2 stars out of 5 - A thrilling story takes several tender turns. Matt Damon is absolutely exceptional and likely will land himself another Oscar nod. Great writing, story and the chemistry between the characters sets it apart. This will go down as one of 2021's best movies and will ALMOST make up for Matt Damon buying that zoo.
14. Old Henry (2021): 4 and 1/2 stars out of 5 - Surprise, surprise, this is one darned good quality western! Entertaining from begining to end, I was shocked at how good this movie is. It is everything a great western should be. Tim Blake Nelson is tremendous in the lead role. Beautifully shot. I had zero expectations for this film ad it turned out to be one of 2021's biggest surprises. Highly recommend. </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">13. In The Heights (2021): 4 and 1/2 stars out of 5 - A celebration of music, culture and art. Almost entirely brilliant. The music portions are so brilliant, I could not keep my eyes off the screen and a smile off my face. Absolutely entertaining, just a tad bit too long. I loved it.
12. Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) - 4 and 1/2 stars out of 5. Movies are supposed to be fun, at least the big budget kind of movies. This movie was fun from beginning to end for me. I found myself with a huge grin on my face through most of it. Sometimes, child acting can kill a movie in its tracks. The child actors in this one excelled and were actually a strong point. Mckenna Grace was particularly good. My only complaint was a bit of a hokey ending. Lots of laughs throughout, including an epic Wallmart scene which had my wife nearly on the floor in laughter. My boys loved it too and talked about how great it was all the way home. Definitely catches the vision of the original and pays homage to it. And who can't love a movie with Paul Rudd??</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">11. The Last Duel (2021): 4 and 1/2 stars out of 5. Normally, I really don't love movies like this that take place in the 1300's or 1400's or whatever. But this one really captivated me. While a "true story," it probably was made to represent the "me too" movement of today. Adam Driver and Matt Damon are fine, but it's Jodie Comer that steals the show in this one. The end scene is one of the most tense I can remember in recent history. My wife was holding my hand, and she said my palms were really sweating.
10. C'mon C'mon (2021): 4 and 1/2 out of 5 stars - Joaquin Phoenix can act. He's proved it again. This is a short, sweet and tender film with a simple premise and a lot of heart. It's really about a unique bond that forms between an uncle and a nephew. The kid in it (Woody Norman) is also exceptional. It's worth 90 minutes of your life.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">9. <span style="font-family: inherit;">Mass (2021): 4 and 1/2 stars out of 5. Who knew that one long conversation would make such an intriguing and somber movie?! It plays out almost like a mystery; the story unfolds piece by piece as you figure out what happened. </span></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Definitely one of 2021's best films and one everyone should watch once and then never again, because it's just too heartbreaking. But definitely watch it once. Obey my word: watch it once.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">8. A Quiet Place Part II (2021): 4 and 1/2 out of 5. Just as intense as the first one and equally as awesome. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. I saw it in IMAX and it is definitely a theater experience. </div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">7. On The Rocks (2021): 4 and 1/2 out of 5 stars - Bill Murray puts on the charm and reminds everyone why everyone loves Bill Murray. This is the kind of movie Murray does best, where his unique personality is allowed to shine. Add in great chemistry with his daughter in the film, the delightful Rashida Jones, and you get a entrancing, fun and clever ride. I'm a huge Bill Murray (and Rashida Jones) fan, so this flick started off on the right foot with me and fulfilled my hopes. Sophia Copola is an underrated directer and also, oh yeah, I laughed a lot.
6. Encanto (2021): 4 and 1/2 stars out of 5. The best Disney animated film in years (in my opinion, since Tanged) is also one of 2021's best films! A feast of color for the eyes, it's like watching a work of art unveil itself on screen. Add to it undoubtedly catchy tunes by Lin-Manuel Miranda and stunning animation, a story worth telling with a solid moral and you get an inconceivably marvelous work of imagination. It will certainly get compared to Coco and while Coco is solid, this is a better film. Hollywood isn't always reworking old ideas. Occasionally, they come up with something brilliant and original. Thus is the case with Encanto! (Please Disney, no sequels. Leave this masterpiece alone. It is perfect as is.)
5. <span style="font-family: inherit;">Last Night In Soho (2021): 4 and 1/2 stars out of 5 - Sensationally creepy and smashingly scary, this is the best horror movie I have seen in years! Story, acting, - TENSION - this one has it all. And just when you think the tension has crescendod, it one-ups iteself and takes it to another level. </span></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The score and soundtrack to this film has to be in the all time greats already. And it's like Anya Taylor-Joy and Thomasin McKenzie are in a contest to see who is the better actress. The winner? The audience. It's interesting that I just watched The Silence of the Lambs the night before I watched this film, because they might just be the two greatest horror films of the last 35 years.
4. <span style="font-family: inherit;">Belfast (2021): 4 and 1/2 stars out of 5 - This film is a sublime and dazzling work of art. It was just nominated for best picture, is certainly deserving and is without a doubt one of the finest films of 2022. </span></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I was most impressed with the look and feel of the film The black and white mixed with elements of color is radiant. The acting (even by the children in the film) is superb. The use of music from 1969 was perfect. Judi Dench is incredible. It is really just a work of genius and it is a story definitely worth telling. </div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">It may not be my #1 movie of 2021, but I it will be up there at the top... and it might just be the front runner to win Best Picture. (SPOILER: It didn't win.)
3. Blue Bayou (2021) : 5 out of 5 stars. What a surprise of a film and my favorite (so far) released in 2021. Watched this on the plane and had the embarrassing experience of wiping tears from my eyes. Even my wife almost cried and I have NEVER seen her cry in a movie. Well acted and booming with chemistry between the characters with a heart wrenching ending that will kill you if you are at all human. Amazing. Highly recommend.
2. Coda (2021) 5 out of 5 stars - My first five star review of 2021 and the best movie of 2021 so far. Emelia Jones in the lead role shines and is gosh darned, downright adorable. What a voice too. But wow, what great performances by the entire cast. If you find tears in your eyes at the end, you can rest assured, you are just like me. I hope the Oscars don't forget this one and you can stream it now on Apple TV+.
1. <span style="font-family: inherit;">Cyrano (2021): 5 out of 5 stars - First of all, in case you were not aware... THIS IS A MUSICAL! And a near perfect musical at that. The music is ripe with anticipation, both the singing parts and the orchestra parts. I don't think a lot of people know that this is a musical and it likely would have more broad appeal if people were aware.</span></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I don't know what is the bigger travesty: No Best Picture nominee or no Best Actor nominee for Peter Dinklage. It's a flat shame that neither were nominated. This was the best movie I saw released in 2021 and it should have received more critical acclaim. </div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The music is quite somber and slow, but I loved it and look forward to listening to the soundtrack over and over. Don't think I never enjoy musicals, because I enjoyed FOUR that were released this year and this was the BEST musical of them all! So far my vote for best picture of 2021 goes to CYRANO!</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIfrQRp4PPvp3johFcry2-dVOxNBWcqHzZXECT-aoeoXHPlhDrpZPyb3vu9iYj8_rS385yrJReDhTM2Y1x4tKBO0I4v5DmnYZHpHbgfEpPGs0yUrvdItau7ql9F7WWsAx5Ln8ANxvTrpppqyh-1gtrUF7nx0te7mwlxKCI7XjQQiQ5UxqOTyzw8y_y/s1200/cyrano-film-review-t.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1200" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIfrQRp4PPvp3johFcry2-dVOxNBWcqHzZXECT-aoeoXHPlhDrpZPyb3vu9iYj8_rS385yrJReDhTM2Y1x4tKBO0I4v5DmnYZHpHbgfEpPGs0yUrvdItau7ql9F7WWsAx5Ln8ANxvTrpppqyh-1gtrUF7nx0te7mwlxKCI7XjQQiQ5UxqOTyzw8y_y/s320/cyrano-film-review-t.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><br /><b>2020:</b> <br /><span face="system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">10. News of the World
9. The Wolf of Snow Hollow
8. Manari
7. Nomadland
6. The Father
5. The Invisible Man
4. The Little Things
3. Princess of the Row
2. Sound of Metal
1. Promising Young Women</span></p><p><span face="system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>2019:
</b></span><span face="system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">10. Parisite</span></p><span face="system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">9. Rocketman
8. The Art Of Self Defense
7. Greener Grass
6. The Mustang
5. A Marriage Story
4. Richard Jewell
3. 1917
2. Peanut Butter Falcon
1. JoJo Rabbit
</span><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>2018:</b></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10. Upgrade
9. What They Had
8. Leave No Trace
7. Three Identical Strangers
6. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
5. Free Solo
4. A Quiet Place
3. Green Book
2. Won't You Be My Neighbor
1. Eighth Grade</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>2017: </b></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10. Dunkirk</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9. Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi </span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8. The Shape of Water</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">7. Get Out</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">6. The Big Sick</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5. Logan Lucky</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">4. Lady Bird</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3. It</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2. Brigsby Bear</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Only the Brave</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b>2016:
</b>10. 10 Cloverfield Lane
9. Sully</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">8. Eye In The Sky</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">7. La La Land</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">6. Life, Animated</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">5. Pete's Dragon</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">4. Hidden Figures</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">3. Hacksaw Ridge</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">2. Arrival</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Lion
</span><b>2015</b><br />10. Spotlight<br />9. Star Wars: The Force Awakens<br />8. The Martian<br />7. The Revenant<br />6. Ex Machina<br />5. Ant Man<br />4. Inside Out<br />3. The Walk<br />2. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl<br />1. Room<br /><br /><b>2014</b><br />10. The Hobbit<br />9. Alexander and the Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day<br />8. The Theory of Everything<br />7. Joe<br />6. Big Hero 6<br />5. Boyhood<br />4. The Imitation Game<br />3. Big Eyes<br />2. Whiplash<br />1. St. Vincent</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">2013</span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">10. The Heat</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">9. Mud</span></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">8. The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">7. Despicable Me 2</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">6. Gravity</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">5. Short Term 12</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">4. Nebraska</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">3. 12 Years a Slave</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">2. Philomena</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">1. The Kings of Summer</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">2012</span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">10. Premium Rush</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">9. Moonrise Kingdom</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">8. The Amazing Spiderman</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">7. Looper</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">6. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">5. Argo</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">4. Frankenweenie</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">3. The Perks of Being a Wallflower</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">2. Sleepwalk With Me</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">1. Safety Not Guaranteed</span></div></div>Cheeseboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599909894024508521.post-38617092755607686242021-12-24T12:49:00.001-07:002021-12-24T12:49:18.331-07:00My Favorite TV Shows I Watched in 2021<p><i> <span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Without further ado, I give you the TWENTY best TV shows I watched in 2021! (Please know that all these shows are definitely not for everybody.)</span></i></p><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>HONORABLE MENTIONS:</b></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The Great (Season 1) - DVD</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Atypical (Season 4) - Netflix</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">All Creatures Great and Small (Season 1) - DVD</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The Sinner (Season 3) - Netflix</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Imposters (Seasons 1-2) - Netflix</div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>20. Mr. Corman (Season 1) - Apple TV</b></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I immediately connected with Mr. Corman because it was about a male elementary school teacher. I connected more when I realized it was even more about a male elementary school teacher dealing with anxiety. Plus, Joseph Gordon Levitt… who doesn’t love that guy?</div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>19. Sweet Tooth (Season 1) - Netflix</b></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I am normally not attracted to fantasies like this one, but the inclusion of my favorite comedian, Will Forte convinced me to give it a try. The humor is there, but it is just a fun show. And very original.</div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>18. Ted Lasso (Seasons 1-2) - Apple TV</b></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">While I didn’t totally buy into the Ted Lasso craze, I enjoyed it enough to rank it in my top 20. Plus, there was an episode in Season 2 entirely focussed on the assistant coach’s crazy night that has to be one of the greatest single episodes in television history.</div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>17. Cobra Kai (Season 3) - Netflix</b></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">My childhood obsession with all things Karate Kid has now stretched - somewhat embarrassingly - into my mid 40’s! It helps that this is a well made show with plenty of intrigue.</div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>16. Truth Be Told (Seasons 1-2) - Apple TV</b></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The first season was ridiculously great. The second season really jumped the shark and seemed outlandish and at times, stupid. Adding Kate Hudson to the mix did not need to happen and only made things worse. Still gets ranked because of a strong season 1.</div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>15. Perry Mason (Season 1) - DVD</b></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I am not old enough to remember the original Perry Mason (again, mid 40’s), but there is no way it is filled with the twists, turns and fun as this Perry Mason. Matthew Rhys is also fantastic in the lead role.</div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>14. The Salisbury Poisonings (Season 1) - DVD</b></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The first limited series on the list is based on an unbelievable but intriguing true story that puts you in the center of spy culture in England during the scary events of 2018.</div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>13. Physical (Season 1) - Apple TV</b></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I am not sure why I liked this show so much. I guess call it a guilty pleasure. I suppose it might be because I love seeing chaos in normal, ordinary life circumstances.</div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>12. Des (Season 1) - DVD</b></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Another limited series. This one is based on the 1983 Scottish serial killer Dennis Nilsen. Kudos to David Tennett for a chicanery and shocking acting performance as Des (Dennis Nilsen)!</div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>11. Mare of Easttown (Season 1) - DVD</b></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I didn’t realize it was Kate Winslet in the leading role until about episode 3. Incredible performance by her. Murder detective story in small town Pennsylvania?? What’s not to love?</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">10. The Mandalorian (Season 2) - Disney+</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Enjoyed season 1. Fell in love with season 2. It’s like a quiet Star Wars in that it’s not so busy and loud, but is still full of drama and fun.</div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>9. Shameless (Season 11) - DVD/Netflix</b></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I will say this again and again: this show is NOT for everyone. It’s crass and crude. But if you’ve stuck with it, like I have, for 11 seasons, and seen these kids grow up, this was a very nice way to wrap things up.</div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>8. Only Murders in the Building (Season 1) - Hulu</b></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">It’s got my favorite actor/comedian on the planet, Steve Martin. It’s got his sidekick, Martin Short and it’s got a ton of absurd and droll lines to please. (Although I think my dad gave up on it because of all the swears). For most Steve Martin fans, like myself, it’s pure amusement.</div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>7. The Undoing (Season 1) - DVD</b></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">My favorite actress, Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant. This one kept me guessing from episode 1-8. </div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>6. Your Honor (Season 1) - DVD</b></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">Bryan Cranston just continues to make refreshing television shows, and this one is no different. Went under the radar, but definitely worth your time.</div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>5. I Know This Much Is True (Season 1) - DVD</b></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I am not a huge fan of Mark Raffalo, but this limited series does highlight his acting chops. This true story will leave you absolutely baffled.</div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>4. Schmigadoon! (Season 1) - Apple TV</b></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">If there is one thing I love more than musicals, it’s MAKING FUN OF MUSICALS! There are so many laugh-out-loud moments in this show, including Martin Short making an appearance as a singing leprechaun. Funniest show of the year!</div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>3. The Shrink Next Door (Season 1) - Apple TV</b></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I have mixed feelings about Will Farrel’s and Paul Rudd being cast in this show. But in the end, they brought a much needed element of comedy to the story to brighten up what would have been a very dark and depressing story. </div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>2. Squid Game (Season 1) - Netflix</b></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">The dubbed voices were awful. If I had to do it again, I would have watched with closed captioning instead. The voices ALMOST ruined the entire thing for me, but I held strong and was treated to a show that had me thinking about it long into the night.</div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>1. The Morning Show (Seasons 1-2) - Apple TV</b></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">I never would have guessed that a show about a network morning show would keep me on the edge of my seat for two full seasons, but here we are. In a huge surprise - especially to me - The Morning Show was the best TV show I watched this year.</div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJEcGFJxNC_YpqW7xeXnyocCHbNvpn1xMG0ohkwAlh8cXSNGhDrD7SCAeNhmmAYkL-uEkIO-M7XCySTfL5vrUMxQp_Cfn8kRllpyrlHLESSz_CQ2QWXrYHCrmryT7GBggDinxd0GieMVzd-ceMwnTasg4XegeLHoZ3bIPuHsjMvJ4ItzVipNl8umv_=s2880" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2880" data-original-width="2160" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJEcGFJxNC_YpqW7xeXnyocCHbNvpn1xMG0ohkwAlh8cXSNGhDrD7SCAeNhmmAYkL-uEkIO-M7XCySTfL5vrUMxQp_Cfn8kRllpyrlHLESSz_CQ2QWXrYHCrmryT7GBggDinxd0GieMVzd-ceMwnTasg4XegeLHoZ3bIPuHsjMvJ4ItzVipNl8umv_=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div></div>Cheeseboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599909894024508521.post-15460720417204164382021-12-22T21:04:00.000-07:002021-12-22T21:04:32.330-07:00My 10 Favorite Music Albums of 2021<p> 10. The Black Keys - Delta Kream</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxGWj5lH2rPvSSEY5FLVIgA02gxOOV2BcTyMDIKY4bourMIIE8hJLV5ShXMYCjKLjkTLzKi6nQYDYea2JDirbZaLryWTVeb1gju9IVsHGv4IrgoR6noE7cTFaWsiK5tLXFwuGxkVlonbUK58CGrO2moMf8KoR3nzAbUZoI3co4Nai1BH1bhSTTZDR_=s600" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjxGWj5lH2rPvSSEY5FLVIgA02gxOOV2BcTyMDIKY4bourMIIE8hJLV5ShXMYCjKLjkTLzKi6nQYDYea2JDirbZaLryWTVeb1gju9IVsHGv4IrgoR6noE7cTFaWsiK5tLXFwuGxkVlonbUK58CGrO2moMf8KoR3nzAbUZoI3co4Nai1BH1bhSTTZDR_=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>9. St. Vincent - Daddy's Home<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhz55xtKjsCMt1VhSy_ew39NAMg4yGWfM3gGKU_IcPw-qCB2LB0jA2tR_iRahDznQLNzyP7gBFCWBNjrRYUFZ1W3xKkDD4_y8UlwyRu9d0PcBPVy3ZUTyByMCqitvLMBh6GA_-1iyH4Q5JV8LjxfE2Y9qnNaGlFRuzBVv4kwWKh5p8cEGZjxkh6EeHv=s600" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhz55xtKjsCMt1VhSy_ew39NAMg4yGWfM3gGKU_IcPw-qCB2LB0jA2tR_iRahDznQLNzyP7gBFCWBNjrRYUFZ1W3xKkDD4_y8UlwyRu9d0PcBPVy3ZUTyByMCqitvLMBh6GA_-1iyH4Q5JV8LjxfE2Y9qnNaGlFRuzBVv4kwWKh5p8cEGZjxkh6EeHv=s320" width="320" /></a></div>8. tUnE-yArDs - Sketchy <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPSftAGMRvh8hCCzop_dWOxMnF-V3y_mhwbruvkjVSszxWBJqFeLZ0CVc-Ai5k5BoGZYAUonTfYlt57jbSa0AJpI76BszGvkrenyDqMqYCdV02_DHSojJGkHPJbFwM1KW-NLij8rwGz7X9JWS686P669F2t0prZPMshExohUSkJudzZjL8ibKVlaNu=s1500" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPSftAGMRvh8hCCzop_dWOxMnF-V3y_mhwbruvkjVSszxWBJqFeLZ0CVc-Ai5k5BoGZYAUonTfYlt57jbSa0AJpI76BszGvkrenyDqMqYCdV02_DHSojJGkHPJbFwM1KW-NLij8rwGz7X9JWS686P669F2t0prZPMshExohUSkJudzZjL8ibKVlaNu=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>7. The Fratellis - Half Drunk Under A Full Moon<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0Jw86iWrQ2KviBR_PhaiyMglmxjzABLfddGFuoljH8FZcfX_wmiYSD45W-eN4PJEiycbnzVLsxRjQle9ST2RCa8LB4LnPH0zUJXlPUCQ61UhzOrJYMsDdWRNlnDEkomzZ-Ngrt9Fhml-EM95KKUTovggaBAHLgPM__IgyTnKWI2Pc85VsHxhCLJIx=s800" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0Jw86iWrQ2KviBR_PhaiyMglmxjzABLfddGFuoljH8FZcfX_wmiYSD45W-eN4PJEiycbnzVLsxRjQle9ST2RCa8LB4LnPH0zUJXlPUCQ61UhzOrJYMsDdWRNlnDEkomzZ-Ngrt9Fhml-EM95KKUTovggaBAHLgPM__IgyTnKWI2Pc85VsHxhCLJIx=s320" width="320" /></a></div>6. The Killers - Pressure Machine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4rTlccQd9z6Hk5zH9YrIwrtVfzWqyAOhWiJJaIysl11d4WxlIaOe1vNE6Yk2X9D1hWIsrGGccqrbrvwT9UqtjvCuSKvIn862hTUHFH7YUMkGy9MXHcLepzqkz7FMFKwTBrWj9n4eoOytCk5tXsiiaDTqC19JX-Wixu9xVdTNMQey_yTZ4Q-WEEMu2=s600" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4rTlccQd9z6Hk5zH9YrIwrtVfzWqyAOhWiJJaIysl11d4WxlIaOe1vNE6Yk2X9D1hWIsrGGccqrbrvwT9UqtjvCuSKvIn862hTUHFH7YUMkGy9MXHcLepzqkz7FMFKwTBrWj9n4eoOytCk5tXsiiaDTqC19JX-Wixu9xVdTNMQey_yTZ4Q-WEEMu2=s320" width="320" /></a></div>5. Twenty One Pilots - Scaled And Icy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJ_MwkPsQUdHUp4DaN9EJ9koBB580f6TrNkZNWtBJnxm4VuqHNVuugVRSG_PpoiFnEW_IMwK8Aqq9BVPhmcXFZ1op1r_eKxRNsN3civb5RLNYy051ZmFB2C9E7oPbJgsnmNL6BfMojuKyNhG5AE3w-xaWyzA3tt3bc-ir3rt-w2mk9vq-x7XDGun0O=s1200" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJ_MwkPsQUdHUp4DaN9EJ9koBB580f6TrNkZNWtBJnxm4VuqHNVuugVRSG_PpoiFnEW_IMwK8Aqq9BVPhmcXFZ1op1r_eKxRNsN3civb5RLNYy051ZmFB2C9E7oPbJgsnmNL6BfMojuKyNhG5AE3w-xaWyzA3tt3bc-ir3rt-w2mk9vq-x7XDGun0O=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>4. The War On Drugs - I Don't Live Here Anymore</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEha993E8aXIqSeSiNZEGSvlgveBfEGEBG8pxmky8MF_gc3Y09NPTxQvgPTR7i8rx6xlT1Bq85VOfphXlkuAVPXw8azRTv8y_e68y3JUUKovf8YEoEWAEa00-MQEFzDe-_NYMkEclxq7Py7bvCSXA6NZm-FIMZIWvX-TzlMPlLnQRnuwmD-8dFQRT6cu=s600" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEha993E8aXIqSeSiNZEGSvlgveBfEGEBG8pxmky8MF_gc3Y09NPTxQvgPTR7i8rx6xlT1Bq85VOfphXlkuAVPXw8azRTv8y_e68y3JUUKovf8YEoEWAEa00-MQEFzDe-_NYMkEclxq7Py7bvCSXA6NZm-FIMZIWvX-TzlMPlLnQRnuwmD-8dFQRT6cu=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div>3. CHVRCHES - Screen Violence</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgnVUdxa0LhcZOCgROScHXL5E_8yATeqpdCZvWKajmPVj0g82zee40YkAlZ74rJ4xqVt90JKhpqZ9HImbnBJqgROUX94gVF0Q3DjZSRtiDFZpucWvkQTf_0vaGeMGx9ja7BuyJWT31lgDYZVek51ZUC5LT9VhjqDQZgBClB8dA9GEbvAwwCF5ECmlal=s300" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgnVUdxa0LhcZOCgROScHXL5E_8yATeqpdCZvWKajmPVj0g82zee40YkAlZ74rJ4xqVt90JKhpqZ9HImbnBJqgROUX94gVF0Q3DjZSRtiDFZpucWvkQTf_0vaGeMGx9ja7BuyJWT31lgDYZVek51ZUC5LT9VhjqDQZgBClB8dA9GEbvAwwCF5ECmlal" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>2. Manchester Orchestra - The Million Masks of God</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgsEr87k9kUtJPdHiwgAQznfcd0wBXGQRojwpzdErMgGVNrTs-7JSxKf6etf7M2e8qMYERCiTPhiGgUv2CjUsIjaGlel5wsW3bVVlVCuLzj49hmwfuVz3kSG1-WE4_TkAOqFutk4j-3b9gGZSJoR69YwQpcBHtg6QPyzfe2BIegjKQxW41Fv7btaVSC=s1200" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgsEr87k9kUtJPdHiwgAQznfcd0wBXGQRojwpzdErMgGVNrTs-7JSxKf6etf7M2e8qMYERCiTPhiGgUv2CjUsIjaGlel5wsW3bVVlVCuLzj49hmwfuVz3kSG1-WE4_TkAOqFutk4j-3b9gGZSJoR69YwQpcBHtg6QPyzfe2BIegjKQxW41Fv7btaVSC=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div>1. Islands - Islomania </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVBnt8cr3se21sBXRhDwSjlslLT71OGbEMPKv1G9SOwoJzRqDv0tO2T6ENRyHP2Lbbux6iTEnNF74l9h20d131ZX0AeWX9MdZNr2Px6GcGTRv77f87rvBmwGjhT54pAIBxOnxzSRFMbTPGgE3Zpqri5kqZuHTq5gIaZR80p_ibqJW-Pv3DnV1LA-9D=s600" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVBnt8cr3se21sBXRhDwSjlslLT71OGbEMPKv1G9SOwoJzRqDv0tO2T6ENRyHP2Lbbux6iTEnNF74l9h20d131ZX0AeWX9MdZNr2Px6GcGTRv77f87rvBmwGjhT54pAIBxOnxzSRFMbTPGgE3Zpqri5kqZuHTq5gIaZR80p_ibqJW-Pv3DnV1LA-9D=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>2020</b></div><div>1. Future Islands - As Long As You Are<br />2. The Killers - Imploding the Mirage</div><div>3. Plants And Animals - The Jungle</div><div>4. Surfer Blood - Carefree Theater<br />5. Tennis - Swimmer</div><div>6. Bahamas - Sad Hunk</div><div>7. Wolf Parade - Thin Mind</div><div>8. Grouplove - The Healer</div><div>9. The Front Bottoms - In Sickness And In Flames</div><div>10. CocoRosie - Put The Shine On<br /><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b>2019</b></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">1. Andrew Bird - My Finest Work Yet</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">2. Metronomy - Metronomy Forever</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">3. The National - I Am Easy To Find</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">4. Vampire Weekend - Father of the Bride</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">5. Tegan & Sarah - Hey, I'm Just Like You</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">6. Generationals - Reader As Detective</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">7. The Head and the Heart - Living Mirage</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">8. Mumford and Sons - Delta</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">9. Silversun Pickups - Widow's Weeds</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">10. Two Door Cinema Club - False Alarm</span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-size: 13.2px;"><b>2018</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">1. Matt & Kim - Almost Everyday</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">2. Chvurches - Love Is Dead</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">3. Death Cab for Cutie - Thank You For Today</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">4. Metric - Art of Doubt</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">5. Moon Taxi - Let The Record Play</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">6. The Decemberists - I'll Be Your Girl</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">7. Pale Waves - My Mind Makes Noises</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">8. The Rural Alberta Advantage - The Wild</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">9. Okkerville River - In The Rainbow Rain</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">10. Belle and Sabastian - How to Solve Our Human Problems</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-size: 13.2px;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: 13.2px;"></span><span style="font-size: 13.2px;"><b>2017</b></span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">1. Manchester Orchestra - A Black Mile to the Surface</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">2. Future Islands - The Far Field</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">3. Mew - Visuals</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">4. Alt-J - Relaxer</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">5. The Shins - Heartworms</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">6. Portugal. The Man - Woodstock</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">7. Foster the People - The Sacred Hearts Club</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">8. The National - Sleep Well Beasts</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">9. Shout Out Louds - Ease My Mind</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">10. Arcade Fire - Everything Now</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-size: 13.2px;"></span><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b>2016</b></span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">1. Radical Face - The Leaves</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">2. Cloud Cult - The Seeker</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">3. Islands - Taste</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">4. The Strumbellas - Hope</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">5. Tegan and Sara - Love You To Death</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">6. The Head And The Heart - Signs Of Light<br />7. The Avett Brothers - True Sadness<br />8. The Lumineers - Cleopatra<br />9. Frightened Rabbit - Painting of a Panic Attack<br />10. Empire of the Sun - Two Vines</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"></span><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b>2015</b></span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">1. Mowgli's - Kids In Love</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">2. Twenty One Pilots - Blurry Face</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">3. Matt And Kim - New Glow</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">4. Metric - Pagans In Vegas</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">5. Death Cab For Cutie - Kintsugi </span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">6. Belle And Sabastian - Girls In Peacetime Want To Dance</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">7. Walk Off The Earth - Sing It All Away</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">8. Mew - + - </span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">9. Decemberists - What A Terrible World, What A Wonderful World</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">10. Chvurches - Every Open Eye</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><b style="font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></b><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"></span><b style="font-size: 13.2px;">2014</b><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">1. Future Islands - Singles</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">2. Passenger - Whispers</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">3. Bishop Allen - Lights Out</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">4. Tokyo Police Club - Forcefield</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">5. The Rural Alberta Advantage - Mended With Gold</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">6. Bombay Bicycle Club - So Long, See You Tomorrow</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">7. Spoon - The Want My Soul</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">8. Foster the People - Supermodel</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">9. Broken Bells - After the Disco</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">10. Manchester Orchestra - Cope</span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b style="line-height: 18.48px;">2013</b><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">1. Vampire Weekend - Modern Vampires of the City</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">2. Radical Face - Family Tree: The Branches</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">3. Twenty One Pilots - Vessel</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">4. The National - Trouble Will Find Me</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">5. Arcade Fire - Reflektor</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">6. Shout Out Louds - Optica</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">7. Crystal Fighters - Cave Rave</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">8. The Sounds - Weekend</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">9. Tegan & Sara - Heartthrob</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">10. Little Green Cars - Absolute Zero</span></span><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /><br style="font-size: 13.2px;" /></div><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"></p><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">2012<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">1. Radical Face – The Family Tree: The Roots<br />2. Passion Pit - Gossamer<br />3. Mumford And Son – Babel<br />4. Miike Snow – Happy To You<br />5. Imagine Dragons – <span style="text-indent: 0in;">Night Visions</span></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">6. Two Door Cinema Club – Beacon<br />7. Metric – Sythetica<br />8. Dr. Dog – Be The Void<br />9. Of Monsters And Men – My Head Is An Animal<br />10. The Avett Brothers – The Carpenter<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b>2011</b><br />1. Death Cab For Cutie – Codes And Keys<br />2. The Sounds – Something To Die For<br />3. Architecture In Helsinki – Moment Bends<br />4. Decemberists – The King Is Dead<br />5. The Strokes – Angles<br />6. The Head And The Heart – The Head And The Heart<br />7. Brett Dennen – Loverboy<br />8. Manchester Orchestra – Simple Math<br />9. I’m From Barcelona – Forever Today<br />10. The Rural Alberta Advantage – Departing<br /><br /><b>2010</b><br />1. The National – High Violet<br />2. Vampire Weekend – Contra<br />3. Shout Out Louds – Work<br />4. Mumford And Sons – Sigh No More<br />5. Mates Of State – Crushes<br />6. Dr. Dog – Shame Shame<br />7. Rogue Wave – Permalight<br />8. Arcade Fire – The Suburbs<br />9. Matt & Kim – Sidewalks<br />10. Tokyo Police Club – Champ<br /><br /><b>2009</b><br />1. The Sounds – Crossing The Rubicon<br />2. Passion Pit – Manners<br />3. Metric – Fantasies<br />4. Animal Collective – Merryweather Post Pavilion<br />5. Empire Of The Sun – Walking On A Dream<br />6. The Rural Alberta Advantage – Hometowns<br />7. Silversun Pickups – Swoon<br />8. We Were Promised Jetpacks – These Four Walls<br />9. Islands – Vapours<br />10. Mew – No More Stories Are Told…</span></div></div></div>Cheeseboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599909894024508521.post-80765073552902009702021-07-06T11:43:00.002-06:002021-07-06T11:43:24.982-06:00My Top 10 Funniest Stand Up Comedy Bits of All Time<p> 10. <span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: var(--ytd-video-primary-info-renderer-title-color, var(--yt-spec-text-primary)); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: var(--ytd-video-primary-info-renderer-title-font-size, var(--yt-navbar-title-font-size, inherit));">Nate Bargatze Stand-Up 04/08/13 - CONAN on TBS</span></p><div><yt-formatted-string class="style-scope ytd-video-primary-info-renderer" force-default-style="" style="word-break: break-word;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/D2-FVrKNi7w" width="320" youtube-src-id="D2-FVrKNi7w"></iframe></yt-formatted-string></div><div><yt-formatted-string class="style-scope ytd-video-primary-info-renderer" force-default-style="" style="word-break: break-word;"><br /></yt-formatted-string></div><div><yt-formatted-string class="style-scope ytd-video-primary-info-renderer" force-default-style="" style="word-break: break-word;"><h1 class="title style-scope ytd-video-primary-info-renderer" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: var(--ytd-video-primary-info-renderer-title-color, var(--yt-spec-text-primary)); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: var(--ytd-video-primary-info-renderer-title-font-size, var(--yt-navbar-title-font-size, inherit)); font-weight: 400; line-height: var(--yt-navbar-title-line-height, 2.4rem); margin: 0px; max-height: calc(2 * var(--yt-navbar-title-line-height, 2.4rem)); overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; text-shadow: var(--ytd-video-primary-info-renderer-title-text-shadow, none); transform: var(--ytd-video-primary-info-renderer-title-transform, none);"><yt-formatted-string class="style-scope ytd-video-primary-info-renderer" force-default-style="" style="word-break: break-word;">9. 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Kentucky Fried | KLJ! Greatest Bits | Keith Lowell Jensen</yt-formatted-string></h1><div><yt-formatted-string class="style-scope ytd-video-primary-info-renderer" force-default-style="" style="word-break: break-word;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4bbbhUNE5IU" width="320" youtube-src-id="4bbbhUNE5IU"></iframe></yt-formatted-string></div><div></div></yt-formatted-string></div><div></div></div></yt-formatted-string></div><div></div></yt-formatted-string></div><div></div></yt-formatted-string></div><div></div></div><div></div>Cheeseboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599909894024508521.post-52437404107212582992021-04-23T22:06:00.004-06:002021-06-02T22:24:20.059-06:00My Favorite Movies of 2020<h1 style="text-align: center;">My Favorite Movies of 2020</h1><div>It's that time again. Time for me to list my 20 favorite films I watched that were released in 2020. Without further ado, here is this year's list.<br /><br /><b>HONORABLE MENTIONS:<br /></b><span id="docs-internal-guid-330548ab-7fff-85c1-92b4-0a817be0737d"><ol style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Synchronic </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Jingle Jangle </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Onward </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Vast of Night </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Judas and the Black Messiah</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Borat 2 </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wonder Woman 1984 </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Big Ugly </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Driveways </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Alone
</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Balloon</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Half Of It</span></p></li></ol><div><span face="system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, .SFNSText-Regular, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>
20. The King Of Staten Island
</b></span></span><span face="system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>I underestimated Pete Davidson. Certainly, most others did too. His acting chops and depth of performance was on point. Major kudos to Marisa Tomei and Bill Burr, who also surprise with terrific performances. Based loosly on his own life, Pete carefully helps us understand his personality and past. There are many funny scenes, but what sticks with you more is the lives of the characters. Quite possibly, Apatow's best film. It's just too long. They needed to trim about 20 minutes.
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19. Love And Monsters</b></span></span></div><div><div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Looking for a movie worth going back to the theaters for? This might be the one. Just be prepared to suspend your disbelief and take it for what it is: A fun, ridiculous, apocalyptic ride. </i></div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="background-color: white; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="color: #050505; font-family: inherit;"><i>Combine a very lovable main character, played by Dylan O'Brien, an adorable dog, the end of the world, a love story and giant insects, and you have yourself quite the movie. Sure, it sounds terrible, but it's in fact a blast, and the perfect film to see in theaters. I feel bad for this film, as it likely won't make near the money that was spent on it due to COVID, and it deserves to make more than it will. The special effects are actually quite good. My only complaint was the corny ending. </i></div><div dir="auto" style="color: #050505; font-family: inherit;"><i><br /></i></div><div dir="auto" style="color: #050505; font-family: inherit;"><b>17. Babyteeth8</b><i style="font-family: inherit;">Let it be known, this is a sad movie. I was not expecting a sad movie, but let it be known that it is. Great performances by the cast and well filmed. This movie will make you think, it will make you uncomfortable and in the end, it will make you sad. It will make you sad, but it's a very good movie. </i></div><div dir="auto" style="color: #050505; font-family: inherit;"><i><br /></i></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="color: #050505;">17. Swallow
</b><i style="color: #050505;">This flick was not at all what I was expecting. The DVD case said, "the horror," but it did not mean horror in the cinematic sense. Youtube calls it a "thriller," but that definitely does not describe it accurately ata all. The cover, apparently, meant "horror "in how you react and then feel for the main character (who suffers from Pica.) Horror as in distressing and worrisome empathy. This movie was not a horror movie, rather a deep dive into mental illness, abuse and depression. It will both startle and move you. Superb performance by Haley Bennett, this is one of the best movies of 2020.
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16. I'm Thinking Of Ending Things
</b><div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="color: #050505; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>For those of you that didn't cancel your Netflix subscription over a movie you haven't seen and still have Netflix, Netflix REALLY wants you to watch this flick. They are pushing it hard right now and I don't get it because I sincerely believe that more people will hate it than like it. (My wife hated it.) And I'm okay with that.</i></div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="color: #050505; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>The first act of the movie is downright terrific and straightforward. The plot keeps you on edge, wondering if this is a horror, drama, comedy or mix of all three. (My wife actually loved the first third of the movie.) The surreality and tone of the film keeps you engaged and thirsting for what comes next. Until the second act. </i></div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="color: #050505; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>During the second act, you really start scratching your head about what the crap is going on. Without giving too many spoilers, the plot time jumps around and it is up to the viewer to put together the clues about what's happening. I was able to catch the direction and foreshadowing. My wife, not so much, which is strange because she is much smarter than me.</i></div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="color: #050505; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>The third act goes from the strange to the downright bizzarre. But when you realize at the end, you realize the entire thing was a touching and saddening look at aging and loneliness.</i></div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="color: #050505; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>The acting in this film is absolutely off the charts good. Jesse Plemons is always enthralling, but this might be his best work yet. Toni Collette has scene stealing moments and the transformations that Jessie Buckley make are superb. </i></div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="color: #050505; font-family: inherit;"><i>My only complaint is that the director could have been a little more clear about where the story is headed and not quite so criptic. I think it would have made the film more accessible and easier to understand. </i></div><div dir="auto" style="color: #050505; font-family: inherit;"><i><br /></i></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="color: #050505;">15. Bad Education
</b><i style="color: #050505;">For educators like myself, this movie will make you extra angry that an administrator would violate the sacred trust of being over eductional funds. What sounds like a boring story is actually enthralling. Additionally, so well acted by Ray Romano, Hugh Jackman and Allison Janney. Hard to believe this is a true story and people would stoop this low. 91 minutes of intrigue.
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</b><b style="color: #050505;">14. The Trial Of The Chicago 7
</b><div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="color: #050505; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>A superstar cast with some of the most sublime acting of the year. Too many great performances to name, but just naming a few, these are the ones I particularly enjoyed: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Frank Langella, Mark Rylance and ESPECIALLY Sacha Baron Cohen! </i></div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><i style="color: #050505;">Glorious writing and storytelling unfold slowly but curiously and then builds quickly. One of 2020's best for sure.
</i><b style="color: #050505;">13. One Night In Miami
</b><i style="color: #050505;">Fictional, yes. Nonetheless powerful. Kudos to Amazon Studios for two of the year's best films (the other one being Sound of Metal). This film is seemingly done in one act and plays out like an on stage play. Its thoughtful, deeply written dialog strikes between four clasic African American heroes from the 60's strikes at the very heart of today's ongoing race issues. Brilliantly written and even more brilliantly performed, my only complaint is that sometimes the heroes seem more of charictures of the people they actually represent than who they truly might be. Entirely enjoyable and one of the best movies of the year.
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12. Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
</b><i style="color: #050505;">Superbly acted, this story based on a play hits hard and powerfully. It captures a time in US history with near perfection. From the costumes to the music to the scenery, you will be sucked in to the 1920's. Again, the acting makes this film and I can't recall a more well acted movie in recent memory. I expect there will be some Oscar nominations coming its way. It's on Netflix and it is definitely worth watching, Netflix-aholics.
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11. Da 5 Bloods
</b><i style="color: #050505;">This is in no way a perfect movie. In fact, there are several things that hold it back, specifically its length and its overarching preachiness when preachiness is not needed. It also has some strange editing choices that work both for and against the movie at times. But in the end, the overall whole is much greater than the sum of its parts. It is at times potent, emotional, enraged and sullen. Most of all, it is a remarkable work of art and commentary by Spike Lee on both our country's past and its present. Heartbreaking and absorbing performances by Chadwick Boseman and Delroy Lindo.
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</i>10. News Of The World
</b><div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="color: #050505; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>There is not many surprises here. A straight up western, but with an enormous amount of heart. I can't imagine anyone not liking this movie (except, maybe those that don't have a soul). It's exciting and heartwarming and everything you look for in a movie. </i></div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="color: #050505; font-family: inherit;"><i>Besides a few hokey, or I will call them "Hanksy" moments, this film does not disappoint. It's a road trip story and a western... but at its heart, it's a movie about overcoming childhood trauma with human connection. Kudos also to young Helena Zengel, who absolutely nails her role as a twice orphaned girl. Without a doubt, one of 2020's best. Go support your local theater and see it, with a mask on.
</i><b>9. The Wolf Of Snow Hollow
</b><i>You expect a horror, but you laugh, a lot. I haven't laughed so hard in a movie for a long, long time. 70% comedy, 30% horror, the horror is also well done, but it's the comedy that makes it special. I loved every second except the somewhat sappy, predictable ending. Bonus: Filmed and set entirely in UTAH. (Also, be warned, F bombs.)<b>
</b></i></div><div dir="auto" style="color: #050505; font-family: inherit;"><i><br /></i></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="color: #050505;">8. Manari
</b><div dir="auto" style="font-size: 12px; white-space: normal;"><div class="ecm0bbzt hv4rvrfc ihqw7lf3 dati1w0a" data-ad-comet-preview="message" data-ad-preview="message" id="jsc_c_ql" style="font-family: inherit; padding: 4px 16px 16px;"><div class="j83agx80 cbu4d94t ew0dbk1b irj2b8pg" style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: -5px; margin-top: -5px;"><div class="qzhwtbm6 knvmm38d" style="font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px;"><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql oi732d6d ik7dh3pa ht8s03o8 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d9wwppkn fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; display: block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0.9375rem; line-height: 1.3333; max-width: 100%; min-width: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;"><div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)"><i>Minari (2020): 4 out of 5 stars - Jam packed with both feel good and feel sad moments. Superbly acted, excellent script. Moving performances by the entire cast, but specifically Yuh-Jung Youn. Also, maybe the cutest kid ever cast in any film, Alan S. Kim.</i></span></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;">7<a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl gmql0nx0 gpro0wi8 datstx6m k4urcfbm" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DKQ0gFidlro8%26fbclid%3DIwAR3f_C3VT1nPfKB5iFS0Xgmx0NwJUqaxTxN8fPEUwz_vfnwPRLlpwG42gyI&h=AT3v2lp4WtDNO-5RBVwLmCdeiCN3p5nMTj2l5It0fFEGeOfkM_RQh5GZD0m9jQKLnXw3U53nrEOLlveiPesi2nanhES9_L3TilMAC_Ju2r4AHNH3Zz9qGK-xO0fuzIDr-ijzR1U&__tn__=H-R&c[0]=AT3P5PXR6L9dZFSJMkoNbO-Trkezw7jrS7Z38fhlWQPMDU9ko2xP5agySSV91bX8AAauBJLGozfONyWWCqClur9t6ikZtewuKIMY3PPdpoNuvI5UXlg9zMTLd2hFALKk-FoL2Tj6mTo3OqbnD5KHeTJuPEQ" rel="nofollow noopener" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px; height: 260.99px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation; white-space: normal; width: 500px;" tabindex="0" target="_blank"><div class="bp9cbjyn cwj9ozl2 j83agx80 cbu4d94t ni8dbmo4 stjgntxs l9j0dhe7 k4urcfbm" style="align-items: center; background-color: var(--card-background); display: inline; flex-direction: column; font-family: inherit; overflow: hidden; position: relative; width: 500px;"><div style="display: inline; font-family: inherit; max-width: 100%; min-width: 500px; width: calc((100vh + -325px) * 1.91571);"><div class="do00u71z ni8dbmo4 stjgntxs l9j0dhe7" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit; height: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding-top: 260.99px; position: relative;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>. Nomadland</b></span></div></div></div></a></div></div></span></div></div></div></div></div><div dir="auto" style="color: #050505; font-family: inherit;"><div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Some movies are slow and boring. Some movies are slow and hold your interest. Put this one in the later category. While it moves slowly, I never took my eyes off the screen. Much of this was due to an absolute master class of acting by a captivating Frances McDormand, in one of the best displays of acting I have ever witnessed.</i></div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>While this movie is basically the year in the life of a nomad, homeless (well, by homeless, I mean she sleeps in her van) traveler. However, it is actually a love story. What is interesting is that it is a love story between a character you grow to love and one you never actually get to meet. It is also about loneliness, aging and most of all, getting over loss. Definitely a must see. (BTW, this movie would be rated PG if it weren't for a 2 second clip of Frances McDormand swimming naked in Yellowstone.)</i></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><i><br /></i></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>6. The Father
</b><div class="" dir="auto" style="color: #1c1e21; font-size: 12px; white-space: normal;"><div class="ecm0bbzt hv4rvrfc ihqw7lf3 dati1w0a" data-ad-comet-preview="message" data-ad-preview="message" id="jsc_c_iw" style="font-family: inherit; padding: 4px 16px 16px;"><div class="j83agx80 cbu4d94t ew0dbk1b irj2b8pg" style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: -5px; margin-top: -5px;"><div class="qzhwtbm6 knvmm38d" style="font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-top: 5px;"><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql oi732d6d ik7dh3pa ht8s03o8 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d9wwppkn fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: var(--primary-text); display: block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0.9375rem; line-height: 1.3333; max-width: 100%; min-width: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; word-break: break-word;"><div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>The Father (2020): 4 and 1/2 stars out of 5. 2 hours of heartwrench. Wonderfully and creatively made. You feel the pain, confusion, fear and lonliness of what it's like to suffer from dimentia. Several times I got the chills. Anthony Hopkins absolutely deserved the Oscar.</i></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl gmql0nx0 gpro0wi8 datstx6m k4urcfbm" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D4TZb7YfK-JI%26fbclid%3DIwAR0ozhypJvby2L7jrmoAN8wk-qBf4R6Fny9UOTz8_pO-DmkFh58nxRdr2oY&h=AT1p7CBg0ao_I62ieMxTZCOjTXzG4VU7fCeqYsrX25ox6hWagn875YhAkA0Vfuhl5e66J_-jIK79Q86ynxyLlm9yGp-eOs4z08iqJyxGdgOcG1DfolP6MssA_ksdswxm7owYnUg&__tn__=H-R&c[0]=AT0_7gCFRv1E6hz98Tgdi0NnF1GGWwSO3Od_lFqsZdnWlnlncsx55wZ3Ulqu3Pxw8V_sIBteBHgSn7irp-dxrYvKL4DhJjXvIMn1Nzn4cHzzZpTgKhCvZT6NNPudvFmhMQ-t" rel="nofollow noopener" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline !important; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px; height: 307.969px; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation; white-space: normal; width: 590px;" tabindex="0" target="_blank"><div class="bp9cbjyn cwj9ozl2 j83agx80 cbu4d94t ni8dbmo4 stjgntxs l9j0dhe7 k4urcfbm" style="align-items: center; background-color: var(--card-background); display: inline !important; flex-direction: column; font-family: inherit; overflow: hidden; position: relative; width: 590px;"><div style="display: inline !important; font-family: inherit; max-width: 100%; min-width: 500px; width: calc((100vh + -325px) * 1.91571);"><div class="do00u71z ni8dbmo4 stjgntxs l9j0dhe7" style="display: inline !important; font-family: inherit; height: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding-top: 307.969px; position: relative;"><b style="color: #050505; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">5. The Invisible Man</b></div></div></div></a></div></div></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="color: #050505; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>The Invisible Man (2020) 4 and 1/2 stars out of 5 - I am not sure I have ever felt this level of anxiety in any movie. Not in A Quiet Place, not in Misery, not ever. I was on edge the entire movie, and what for? Nothing! Pan to an empty door frame - noting there, but creepy as heck. And that is the beauty of this film. Sometimes the fear of nothing is more profound than the fear of something.</i></div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="color: #050505; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Noboody plays the abused, angry woman like Elizabeth Moss and she plays essentially the exact same role as she does in A Handmaide's Tale. She is terrific, but Aldis Hodge steals the show with his portrayal of a caring, tough-guy cop.</i></div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="color: #050505; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Kudos go to the score of this movie. And the sound editing. They both build such unbelievable tension you think nothing can ever live up to the build up. But ultimately it satisfies. My only complaint is occasionally the effects take you out of the creepy world the director has built and puts you in a hokey Marvel-type universe. Ultimately, that is a minor quibble. The payoff at the end is worth the wait. If you are wondering why this is R, it is not for language or sex, I didn't hear a single F bomb. It is certainly for some fairly graphic gore. I absolutely loved this one and it is without a doubt the first truly great movie of 2020.
</i><b>4. The Little Things
</b><i>Denzel Washington, Rami Malik, Jared Leto - That's why I paid to watch this film. Not sure the film was meant to highlight their acting chops, but these three do not disappoint. In this murder mystery thriller, expect the unexpected and expect to be creeped out by Jared Leto. Enthralling from beginnng to end, the first big movie of 2021 is a great one! This movie knows its job and it does it's one job well.<b>
</b></i></div></div><i style="color: #050505;">
</i><b style="color: #050505;">3. Princess Of The Row
</b><i style="color: #050505;">This film is filled with so many poignant and forceful moments. It's downright dynamic. This film speaks to so many issues in society today: race, ethnicity, class, gender, poverty, mental illness, treatment of veterans. Mostly it's about a daughter's love for her dad. Absurdly well acted, there is not a wasted moment. Highly recommend.
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2. Sound Of Metal
</b><div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="color: #050505; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>(On Amazon Prime for Prime members) - The first truely greatr movie I have seen that was released in 2020. It's about a drummer that suddenly goes deaf, but it is more so about how people and life change and how we adjust to those changes. It's about noise and peace and finding a balance of both. </i></div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="color: #050505; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Riz Ahmed's earnest and fervent performance is one of the best of 2020. He is a legit Oscar contender! Paul Raci is a scene stealer in every scene he's in. The sound editing is superb in this film, making the viewer feel almost what it is like to lose your hearing. This is the best movie I have seen so far that was released in 2020. (Viewer be advised: there is some course language in this film.)
</i><b>1. Promising Young Woman
</b><i>Wow. This movie has laughs, twists, emotion. It will make you angry. It will confound you. It thrills. It keeps you on edge. It tricks you into thinking it is going to be a romantic comedy. It is not that. It will make you uncomfortable. So very uncomfortable. Most of all, it is thought provoking. Very timely and incredibly well written. The ending... holy smokes. Nominated for Best Pictiure and Best Actress... perhaps it should win both. An absolute roller coaster ride of emotion, it's a movie you will be thinking about for a long time.</i></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><i><br /></i></div><div dir="auto" style="font-family: inherit;"><i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUpX71c3lLuHEhW1YC80qaR5BwYD1Gtnm5lFvzjjGUPyYIzsccMZ2UtA87Rq48kA_zHeIBhsjtJQbSeKgZeFPjQIrhojFb7SKiuuIOb4KBHpSpc_ZjwFilK_QmR-URbt-F_s8A872qVdo/s1920/PYWevent.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUpX71c3lLuHEhW1YC80qaR5BwYD1Gtnm5lFvzjjGUPyYIzsccMZ2UtA87Rq48kA_zHeIBhsjtJQbSeKgZeFPjQIrhojFb7SKiuuIOb4KBHpSpc_ZjwFilK_QmR-URbt-F_s8A872qVdo/s320/PYWevent.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><b>
</b></i></div></div><b style="color: #050505;">2019:
</b><span style="color: #050505;">10. Parisite
9. Rocketman
8. The Art Of Self Defense
7. Greener Grass
6. The Mustang
5. A Marriage Story
4. Richard Jewell
3. 1917
2. Peanut Butter Falcon
1. JoJo Rabbit
</span><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>2018:</b></span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10. Upgrade
9. What They Had
8. Leave No Trace
7. Three Identical Strangers
6. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
5. Free Solo
4. A Quiet Place
3. Green Book
2. Won't You Be My Neighbor
1. Eighth Grade</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>2017: </b></span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10. Dunkirk</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">9. Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi </span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8. The Shape of Water</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">7. Get Out</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">6. The Big Sick</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">5. Logan Lucky</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">4. Lady Bird</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">3. It</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2. Brigsby Bear</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Only the Brave</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b>2016:
</b>10. 10 Cloverfield Lane
9. Sully</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">8. Eye In The Sky</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">7. La La Land</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">6. Life, Animated</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">5. Pete's Dragon</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">4. Hidden Figures</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">3. Hacksaw Ridge</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">2. Arrival</span></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1. Lion
</span><b>2015</b><br />10. Spotlight<br />9. Star Wars: The Force Awakens<br />8. The Martian<br />7. The Revenant<br />6. Ex Machina<br />5. Ant Man<br />4. Inside Out<br />3. The Walk<br />2. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl<br />1. Room<br /><br /><b>2014</b><br />10. The Hobbit<br />9. Alexander and the Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day<br />8. The Theory of Everything<br />7. Joe<br />6. Big Hero 6<br />5. Boyhood<br />4. The Imitation Game<br />3. Big Eyes<br />2. Whiplash<br />1. St. Vincent</span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; white-space: normal;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">2013</span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">10. The Heat</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">9. Mud</span></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">8. The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">7. Despicable Me 2</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">6. Gravity</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">5. Short Term 12</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">4. Nebraska</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">3. 12 Years a Slave</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">2. Philomena</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">1. The Kings of Summer</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">2012</span></b></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">10. Premium Rush</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">9. Moonrise Kingdom</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">8. The Amazing Spiderman</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">7. Looper</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">6. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">5. Argo</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">4. Frankenweenie</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">3. The Perks of Being a Wallflower</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">2. Sleepwalk With Me</span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpLast" style="line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">1. Safety Not Guaranteed</span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></span></div>Cheeseboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599909894024508521.post-38585342300821403612020-12-26T22:19:00.000-07:002020-12-26T22:19:38.349-07:00 Best Albums of 2020<p> <span style="font-size: large;">10. CocoRosie - Put The Shine On</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW4x3b-ClME6KdhvtxPSEXzcrNdTFY6utcIZl-g8xwmDBiUN3c_1_MNX8JYJdm59uW2dZb4M5RyuQeb92FoNxkCnNqHQZMQJlf3V6sca4NRzJ0B-ubKQlQH8YM_0KDOPqlPSk3OAR8KsI/s600/Shine_CocoRosie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW4x3b-ClME6KdhvtxPSEXzcrNdTFY6utcIZl-g8xwmDBiUN3c_1_MNX8JYJdm59uW2dZb4M5RyuQeb92FoNxkCnNqHQZMQJlf3V6sca4NRzJ0B-ubKQlQH8YM_0KDOPqlPSk3OAR8KsI/s320/Shine_CocoRosie.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">9. The Front Bottoms - In Sickness And In Flames</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkMW2ql-onLWAqqGIPV_6VakQmmConeG1HzU_wvWX-e2v9RnsU2mcb8ur2u28Wt0WA59Ng5TT-roUf1fKvy94o8JnWEtloq4gLFva_BU2mvKccP1tmnneYiZH5LxtxYbgirUjIMcpEFAo/s600/In+Sickness+%2526+In+Flames_the+front+bottoms.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkMW2ql-onLWAqqGIPV_6VakQmmConeG1HzU_wvWX-e2v9RnsU2mcb8ur2u28Wt0WA59Ng5TT-roUf1fKvy94o8JnWEtloq4gLFva_BU2mvKccP1tmnneYiZH5LxtxYbgirUjIMcpEFAo/s320/In+Sickness+%2526+In+Flames_the+front+bottoms.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">8. Grouplove - The Healer</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhob-znqbvBkuIK4dj2EYgr1RvstJtwRgAqEBTCUScWhP7MuBYXuvUnNDY4LXahOWnvvDQlxQYa7l2uiMJVmHWDXDwwRCJBxaPQNbm8iXZkIR1F3UbKqgiUpo_gcsGHYvCT8cUrdItWe3U/s1200/grouplove.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhob-znqbvBkuIK4dj2EYgr1RvstJtwRgAqEBTCUScWhP7MuBYXuvUnNDY4LXahOWnvvDQlxQYa7l2uiMJVmHWDXDwwRCJBxaPQNbm8iXZkIR1F3UbKqgiUpo_gcsGHYvCT8cUrdItWe3U/s320/grouplove.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">7. Wolf Parade - Thin Mind</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisNKG1HeRmWuVbLeWKhI_WAyf06EbGRTJjjSPHC8wNdHCQuTNQ_0LzaMD67E5zaMBTEbsK3GgzVkd3rlAsCj-__Rl4MfagliUjkqP7b0gY_svdU8yRCoIe0RHltXIz3PxusyW8rykbnN8/s225/wolf+parade.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisNKG1HeRmWuVbLeWKhI_WAyf06EbGRTJjjSPHC8wNdHCQuTNQ_0LzaMD67E5zaMBTEbsK3GgzVkd3rlAsCj-__Rl4MfagliUjkqP7b0gY_svdU8yRCoIe0RHltXIz3PxusyW8rykbnN8/s0/wolf+parade.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">6. Bahamas - Sad Hunk</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG9ue5cASBxIqIGv2_vRwRbar1AJXpoXJfjkFEmSz2qD4W2boADitRw-MrceVTUcx9Xj99dsS6jXWByBubFPvK4vLbmqU6sgGH8XHB8Nzm3hsTjE2rFjVDfTKwLq3xcrNc1Rr8U_m6OIA/s225/sad+hunk.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="224" data-original-width="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG9ue5cASBxIqIGv2_vRwRbar1AJXpoXJfjkFEmSz2qD4W2boADitRw-MrceVTUcx9Xj99dsS6jXWByBubFPvK4vLbmqU6sgGH8XHB8Nzm3hsTjE2rFjVDfTKwLq3xcrNc1Rr8U_m6OIA/s0/sad+hunk.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">5. Tennis - Swimmer</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3DJ5Tl8U92mBozVZeANCN9FcmghUv8BQmbsiIf4LlFJNkwVq8IGbTSRxhGWM-bkao4Vo9EKlfRP0buL9CTNxG1G-seCpUwB6keb0CBTx5RKBzIckrAKF-NQ6vPYEy7Mk3t_PJVZC59BA/s600/SWIMMER_Tennis.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3DJ5Tl8U92mBozVZeANCN9FcmghUv8BQmbsiIf4LlFJNkwVq8IGbTSRxhGWM-bkao4Vo9EKlfRP0buL9CTNxG1G-seCpUwB6keb0CBTx5RKBzIckrAKF-NQ6vPYEy7Mk3t_PJVZC59BA/s320/SWIMMER_Tennis.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">4. Surfer Blood - Carefree Theatre</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX9Xn41gLlpHlY_XXRCn5Crss-TCkzkFD7fCwEjlgfZ6X9yPaDQw8-OOnFl_D5BW3-QbU74Ty9tLWjbgFtszoHcI2VCMC-RULcCBkKaloMQlm0rpvt-xHYZEQXQC3UjBdSWLu3SMNmJCA/s1500/surfer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX9Xn41gLlpHlY_XXRCn5Crss-TCkzkFD7fCwEjlgfZ6X9yPaDQw8-OOnFl_D5BW3-QbU74Ty9tLWjbgFtszoHcI2VCMC-RULcCBkKaloMQlm0rpvt-xHYZEQXQC3UjBdSWLu3SMNmJCA/s320/surfer.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">3. Plants And Animals - The Jungle</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmclM_8Dafh9gxDPKRv49PNHvDay2IVD8ENiwK8V-m0jrbU3COjVBMQeJg18vGMBrPHjke-ZJQj-Knu3R84zx4IxpqNsc8_Za8hxhuxYHFyNQQDD958DAPLHns0FkanTYO8Ly6pHqti08/s225/plants.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmclM_8Dafh9gxDPKRv49PNHvDay2IVD8ENiwK8V-m0jrbU3COjVBMQeJg18vGMBrPHjke-ZJQj-Knu3R84zx4IxpqNsc8_Za8hxhuxYHFyNQQDD958DAPLHns0FkanTYO8Ly6pHqti08/s0/plants.jpeg" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">2. The Killers - Imploding the Mirage </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu1tjqEoUPZSlM2_-7TtZWF2i7caZ_ud_ypPd0TP7y1pgNtFrARby61yrymxqxKUrq8sRy0qgAVg48xlXzoR6AVcGjilX_U8_gQL6ApPzfLdAZtFv6_HfU3WXLlTdZgZQAazBhko8fKVc/s225/Killers.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu1tjqEoUPZSlM2_-7TtZWF2i7caZ_ud_ypPd0TP7y1pgNtFrARby61yrymxqxKUrq8sRy0qgAVg48xlXzoR6AVcGjilX_U8_gQL6ApPzfLdAZtFv6_HfU3WXLlTdZgZQAazBhko8fKVc/s0/Killers.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">1. Future Islands - As Long As You Are</span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgptCwNm-WKbpWapDekSlEpnbRbOKF60pWzdlzY5SlyZzTDZguNHWpAyqFhSVPVykQI5iIrMoIucooa22Eg_RUlKDe4STsC7eGlafUu2kAPbvKqJOxzD7FDZpWGjWSFlD_uOyuV0C30nuM/s225/future+islands.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgptCwNm-WKbpWapDekSlEpnbRbOKF60pWzdlzY5SlyZzTDZguNHWpAyqFhSVPVykQI5iIrMoIucooa22Eg_RUlKDe4STsC7eGlafUu2kAPbvKqJOxzD7FDZpWGjWSFlD_uOyuV0C30nuM/s0/future+islands.jpeg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>2019</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">1. Andrew Bird - My Finest Work Yet</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">2. Metronomy - Metronomy Forever</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">3. The National - I Am Easy To Find</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">4. Vampire Weekend - Father of the Bride</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">5. Tegan & Sarah - Hey, I'm Just Like You</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">6. Generationals - Reader As Detective</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">7. The Head and the Heart - Living Mirage</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">8. Mumford and Sons - Delta</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">9. Silversun Pickups - Widow's Weeds</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">10. Two Door Cinema Club - False Alarm</span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b>2018</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">1. Matt & Kim - Almost Everyday</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">2. Chvurches - Love Is Dead</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">3. Death Cab for Cutie - Thank You For Today</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">4. Metric - Art of Doubt</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">5. Moon Taxi - Let The Record Play</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">6. The Decemberists - I'll Be Your Girl</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">7. Pale Waves - My Mind Makes Noises</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">8. The Rural Alberta Advantage - The Wild</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">9. Okkerville River - In The Rainbow Rain</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">10. Belle and Sabastian - How to Solve Our Human Problems</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b>2017</b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">1. Manchester Orchestra - A Black Mile to the Surface</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">2. Future Islands - The Far Field</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">3. Mew - Visuals</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">4. Alt-J - Relaxer</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">5. The Shins - Heartworms</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">6. Portugal. The Man - Woodstock</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">7. Foster the People - The Sacred Hearts Club</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">8. The National - Sleep Well Beasts</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">9. Shout Out Louds - Ease My Mind</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">10. Arcade Fire - Everything Now</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b>2016</b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">1. Radical Face - The Leaves</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">2. Cloud Cult - The Seeker</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">3. Islands - Taste</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">4. The Strumbellas - Hope</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">5. Tegan and Sara - Love You To Death</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">6. The Head And The Heart - Signs Of Light<br />7. The Avett Brothers - True Sadness<br />8. The Lumineers - Cleopatra<br />9. Frightened Rabbit - Painting of a Panic Attack<br />10. Empire of the Sun - Two Vines</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b>2015</b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">1. Mowgli's - Kids In Love</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">2. Twenty One Pilots - Blurry Face</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">3. Matt And Kim - New Glow</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">4. Metric - Pagans In Vegas</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">5. Death Cab For Cutie - Kintsugi </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">6. Belle And Sabastian - Girls In Peacetime Want To Dance</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">7. Walk Off The Earth - Sing It All Away</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">8. Mew - + - </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">9. Decemberists - What A Terrible World, What A Wonderful World</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">10. Chvurches - Every Open Eye</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"></span><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">2014</b><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">1. Future Islands - Singles</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">2. Passenger - Whispers</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">3. Bishop Allen - Lights Out</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">4. Tokyo Police Club - Forcefield</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">5. The Rural Alberta Advantage - Mended With Gold</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">6. Bombay Bicycle Club - So Long, See You Tomorrow</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">7. Spoon - The Want My Soul</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">8. Foster the People - Supermodel</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">9. Broken Bells - After the Disco</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">10. Manchester Orchestra - Cope</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b style="line-height: 18.48px;">2013</b><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">1. Vampire Weekend - Modern Vampires of the City</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">2. Radical Face - Family Tree: The Branches</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">3. Twenty One Pilots - Vessel</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">4. The National - Trouble Will Find Me</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">5. Arcade Fire - Reflektor</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">6. Shout Out Louds - Optica</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">7. Crystal Fighters - Cave Rave</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">8. The Sounds - Weekend</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">9. Tegan & Sara - Heartthrob</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">10. Little Green Cars - Absolute Zero</span></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /></div><p></p><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><b><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">2012<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">1. Radical Face – The Family Tree: The Roots<br />2. Passion Pit - Gossamer<br />3. Mumford And Son – Babel<br />4. Miike Snow – Happy To You<br />5. Imagine Dragons – <span style="text-indent: 0in;">Night Visions</span></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">6. Two Door Cinema Club – Beacon<br />7. Metric – Sythetica<br />8. Dr. Dog – Be The Void<br />9. Of Monsters And Men – My Head Is An Animal<br />10. The Avett Brothers – The Carpenter<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNoteLevel1CxSpMiddle" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; line-height: 18.48px; margin-left: 0in; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b>2011</b><br />1. Death Cab For Cutie – Codes And Keys<br />2. The Sounds – Something To Die For<br />3. Architecture In Helsinki – Moment Bends<br />4. Decemberists – The King Is Dead<br />5. The Strokes – Angles<br />6. The Head And The Heart – The Head And The Heart<br />7. Brett Dennen – Loverboy<br />8. Manchester Orchestra – Simple Math<br />9. I’m From Barcelona – Forever Today<br />10. The Rural Alberta Advantage – Departing<br /><br /><b>2010</b><br />1. The National – High Violet<br />2. Vampire Weekend – Contra<br />3. Shout Out Louds – Work<br />4. Mumford And Sons – Sigh No More<br />5. Mates Of State – Crushes<br />6. Dr. Dog – Shame Shame<br />7. Rogue Wave – Permalight<br />8. Arcade Fire – The Suburbs<br />9. Matt & Kim – Sidewalks<br />10. Tokyo Police Club – Champ<br /><br /><b>2009</b><br />1. The Sounds – Crossing The Rubicon<br />2. Passion Pit – Manners<br />3. Metric – Fantasies<br />4. Animal Collective – Merryweather Post Pavilion<br />5. Empire Of The Sun – Walking On A Dream<br />6. The Rural Alberta Advantage – Hometowns<br />7. Silversun Pickups – Swoon<br />8. We Were Promised Jetpacks – These Four Walls<br />9. Islands – Vapours<br />10. Mew – No More Stories Are Told…</span></div></div>Cheeseboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599909894024508521.post-569707560218294502020-12-22T20:51:00.003-07:002020-12-22T20:53:12.149-07:00My Favorite TV Shows I Watched In 2020<p><i>I had more than enough time to catch up on some television this year. Given my extra hours at home, Netflix was constantly asking, "Are you still watching?" Of course I am still watching, Netflix. Of course I am. So, without further ado, I give you my 20 favorite shows I watched from 20 to 1, with a few honorable mentions worth watching.</i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: bold;">My Top 20 TV Shows I Watched in 2020</span><br /><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Honorable Mentions:<br /></b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sanctuary (Season 1) - DVD
</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Catch-22 (Season 1) - DVD
</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Crown (Season 4) - Netflix
</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Evil (Season 1) - Netflix
</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ratched (Season 1) - Netflix
</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Good Place (Season 4) - DVD
</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Haunting of Bly Manor (Anthology Series 2) - Netflix
</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">I Am Not Okay With This (Season 1) - Netflix
</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">|Schitt’s Creek (Season 6) - Netfli
</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Call the Midwife (Season 9) - Netflix
The Mandelorian (Season 2) - Disney + <i>(I could only watch a couple episodes before we dropped Disney +, or I think this would have ended a lot higher)</i></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>20. Messiah (Season 1) - Netflix - </b>A few I have seen have called this show "sacreligious." I don't think so. It's fine on the sacrelig front. It will make you think about religion and your own beliefs and the beliefs of society. Plus, it's just downright captivating.<br /><br /><b>19. Tales From the Loop (Season 1) - Amazon Prime </b> - If Black Mirror was a series. Sometimes confusing, more often compelling, all in all, a pretty insane ride.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>18. Unorthodox (Season 1) - Netflix - </b>The story of a young, orthodox Jewish girl trying to find herself and where she belongs in the world. Her story is forcible and gripping.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>17. The English Game (Season 1) - Netflix - </b>A movie made by soccer lovers for soccer lovers. But more than that, it's a drama that captures its timeframe perfectly. <br /><br /><b>16. The Umbrella Academy (Season 2) - Netflix - </b>Far better than the first season and the first season was different. The stakes and the writing and storytelling were at a higher level this season.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>15. Shameless (Season 10) - Netflix - </b>I am only a bit ashamed to admit I like Shameless. Season ten is just as cringeworthy, grimy and edgy as every other season. Plus, it's been fun seeing the kids on this show grow up. Sad to see Season 11 will be the last. </p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>14. Succession (Season 2) - DVD - </b>I really didn't quite like season one of this show, but decided to stay on the bandwagon and give it another try. Although there is not a single likable character in this show, they all are interestingly evil and the interaction between them all is even more interestingly evil. Be advised, there are so many swears in this show. (Also, see above with Shameless.)<br /><br /><b>13. Waco (Season 1) - Netflix - </b>A perfect and seemingly accurate retelling of the David Koresh story. It will make you look at the account of this incident from a different perspective. <br /><br /><b>12. Undone (Season 1) - Netflix - </b>Brilliantly animated in a new and interesting way. An entrapping story the ebs and flows with intrigue. Great to see something so original done so well.<br /><br /><b>11. The Politician (Season 2) - Netflix - </b>I'm a Ben Platt fan and he shines in this show. I was hoping the story would take him to new and interesting places in season 2 and it did not disappoint. <br /><br /><b>10. Killing Eve (Season 3) - DVD - </b>The interplay between the two characters is a joy and it is not getting stale with each passing season. If anything, it's getting more heated.<br /><br /><b>9. Unbelievable (Season 1) - Netflix - </b>I had this ranked #1 on my list for much of the year. This show was so powerful, so well done and it will capture your every sense. It will also anger you as the plot is likely not too far off of many women's real life experience reporting rape.<br /><br /><b>8. Upload (Season 1) - Amazon Prime - </b>Not Greg Daniel's most anticipated release of 2020 (that was the terrible Space Force) but definitely his best. This was the funniest show on TV in 2020 and perhaps also the most revolutionary.<br /><br /><b>7. The Sinner (Seasons 1-2) - Netflix - </b>There is nothing unique about the premise and they're not breaking any new ground here. But what they do do is write incredible story arcs so gripping you can't stop watching.<br /><br /><b>6. Ozark (Season 3) - Netflix - </b>Jason Bateman proves he is the man. Both funny and great at drama. This show reminds me more of Breaking Bad than the awesome "Better Call Saul." More on that later...<br /><br /><b>5. Bloodline (Seasons 1-3) - Netflix - </b>Not sure what took me so long to discover this show, but I am certainly glad I did. I binged it in a week and was left gasping for more. Unfortunately, there is no more to be found.<br /><br /><b>4. Mr. Robot (Season 4) - DVD - </b>One of my all time favorite shows did NOT have a disappointing final season. No one can complain about the finale of this great show.<br /><br /><b>3. After Life (Season 2) - Netflix - </b>I cried. I cried a few times. This show is funny and moving. I'll admit I cried more than once during season 2. I don't cry easy, but this show makes me cry.<br /><br /><b>2. The Queen's Gambit (Season 1) - Netflix - </b>I went back and forward between #1 and #2 about which one deserved to be #1. I believe this was the best show Netflix has ever produced. It just was not quite as good as...<br /><br /><b>1. Better Call Saul (Season 5) - DVD - </b>I am starting to think that I may end up loving this show even more than Breaking Bad. It's funnier, more clever and its lighter feel makes it for even better viewing. I believe this season was the best so far! <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhr1THcTiWYKojvfoQnUN-3vXJTMuRheVS9KDmVkXtV2F09uWwu5frgasD1uk46QKz2TwYnPo0prhkYjtJ571RY7thq4NBXcagpLUyfDH32n7030g8pKnAPdLIeEhiRq8aYXrAYqJJKfA/s1200/bcs.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhr1THcTiWYKojvfoQnUN-3vXJTMuRheVS9KDmVkXtV2F09uWwu5frgasD1uk46QKz2TwYnPo0prhkYjtJ571RY7thq4NBXcagpLUyfDH32n7030g8pKnAPdLIeEhiRq8aYXrAYqJJKfA/s320/bcs.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Cheeseboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599909894024508521.post-6531141937996717812020-02-23T16:53:00.003-07:002020-07-14T21:38:43.395-06:00My Favorite Movies of 2019It's that time again. 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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For Breaking Bad fans, this gave us the ending that Jesse deserves, but not quite the movie we deserved. Aaron Paul was terrific and Jesse Plemons again proves he's one of the great actors of this generation with this chilling performance. Lacked a little Breaking Bad tension, but still certainly a fine, fine movie.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">19. The Highwaymen</span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson, hunting down Bonnie and Clyde. And it's on Netflix. This movie is fun. Very fun. And you can almost sense the fun that Harrelson and Costner had in making it. You can see they're having a great time. Harrelson has many funny quips. For the life of me, I have no idea why this movie is rated R. I counted zero swear words, zero sex and one fairly violent scene. I have no idea how they determine rankings anymore, but it's become a joke.</span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">18. The Farewell</span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You are in for a heart-wrenching, layered and gripping ride if you have the patience to read the subtitles. Marvelous performances by Awkwafina and Zhao Shuzhen as their love for each other is palpable. This one is sure to get some nods when the Oscar noms roll around.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">17. Hotel Mumbia </span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Seems that I have watched a stream of great films lately. Add this one to the list. Non-stop tension from beginning to end. You will be sitting on the edge of your seat, or couch, or whatever you sit and watch movies on. If you are not familiar with the story of the taking of Hotel Mumbia, you need to see this. If you are familiar with it, you also need to see this. I highly recommend this film for an evening full of sweaty palms.</span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">16. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Spider-Man: Far From Home</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Maybe the most fun, funtastical and funny Spider-Man ever. Laughed through the entire thing. There's almost a joke a minute and most of them land. The teen romance was adorable, although with every girl aged 8-18 thinking Tom Holland is ultra-hot, it is beginning to become hard to believe his character is awkward, shy and homely. On a similar note, even at 52 Marisa Tomei is still too attractive to play Aunt May. Jake Gyllenhaal is more than decent in his role, except for one thing...</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I would have given this movie 5 stars, if it weren't for one painfully bad and awkward part in the middle of the film. This is where Jake Gyllenhaal (Mysterio) in a bar, gives his "followers" the most blundering, cringe-worthy and ludicrous bad guy speech ever to be in a superhero film. I have not cringed that bad in Spider-Man since Tobey McGuire danced in emo in the streets.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And thus it is for this movie. While Tom Hanks is not Mr. Rogers, finding someone to play this genuinely saintly human would be next to impossible. Mr. Rogers did not see himself as a hero, that fact is made clear. But, other than our war heroes, he's as close a thing as we may have ever had to a hero. Those of you with fond memories of the man from your childhood will be flooded with emotional reverence for him. Those with no memory connection will be blessed to learn of is goodness. Either way, a near perfect tribute to a near perfect man.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kudos also go to the supporting cast, especially Matthew Rhys (from The Americans), who is just terrific. Also, don't forget to see last year's documentary, Won't You Be My Neighbor? that chronicles Fred Rogers life. In fact, I'd recommend seeing it before seeing this one, as this focuses on about a 2 month window into his life. As for taking kids, I'd say 12+ would enjoy it, but under 12 would be totally bored. My 7-year-old kept asking when it was over. Although he did enjoy the parts portraying the actual Mr. Roger's show. There is really nothing offensive in it.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">14. Waves </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Not an easy film to watch, but its stunning nature does not allow you to keep your eyes off of it. A story about how drugs, an emotionally demanding father, bad luck and anxiety can be the perfect mix for destruction of a young boy and ultimately his family. Gripping, somber and horrific. And what a breakout performance from Taylor Russell! Her performance was stellar. The one trap this movie falls into is that it doesn't know when it should end. The last 30 minutes feel so unnecessary and it hurts the overall feel. Still, certainly an overlooked and underrated film of 2019.</span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">13. The Two Popes</span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Led by two remarkable performances by Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Price, The Two Popes rises above its seemingly boring source material into something much more. Interesting for us non-Catholics to see the process of selecting a Pope. But more than that, it is the story of two very different men, a unique friendship and a the cross they had to bare.</span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">12. Ford v. Ferrari </span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When they first decided to make movies, this is the kind of movie that they wanted to make. Incredible cast from top to bottom. Both Bale and Damon are great. Little Noah Jupe continues to impress in both Honey Boy and this in 2019. Electrifying race scenes mixed with fervent drama make for a formidable movie. It's just too darn long.</span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">11. Knives Out</span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For all you Rian Johnson haters out there, I love the guy. More over, I love his movies, not necessarily him as a person. 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<span style="font-family: , , , ".sfnstext-regular" , sans-serif;">Wonderfully bizzarre, uniquely bonkers, this movie had me laughing out loud for almost 110 minutes straight. This ironically dreadful farce is as much a statement on modern society and suburbia living as it is a paradoxical comedy. The only issue is that it is slightly too long. But brilliance resounds in a world that every adult has braces and drives a golf cart and children magically get turned into dogs. Standing ovation!</span></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">6. The Mustang</span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> I can't remember a prison drama being so captivating, moving and well done since Shawshank. Incredible filmmaking. The relationship between man and horse has never meant so much. This is a beautiful film. I hope it is remembered when the Academy Awards come around. Superb directing by Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, going against the urge to make this a Disney-esque movie. Powerful acting performance by Matthias Schoenaerts. The first truly great movie of 2019.</span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5. A Marriage Story</span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I have never been through a divorce, but this is exactly how I would imagine it to be. Such real moments, such incredible acting. I was thoroughly enthralled for all 2+ hours. Full of powerful emotion and proof that sometimes the best drama happens in everyday life. Definitely one of the year's best films and will likely clean up at the Oscars.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: , , , ".sfnstext-regular" , sans-serif;">What a shocking and pleasant surprise this film was! What if a real life (based on the true story) Paul Blart goofball, overzealous security guard actually saved hundreds of lives? And what if that dopey, former cop, security guard was then blamed by the FBI for a horrible bombing? Both bitterly heartbreaking, while being somberly funny, this is one powerful film. I was captivated by every twist and turn. Bravo, Clint Eastwood for another terrific film!</span>
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9. What They Had
8. Leave No Trace
7. Three Identical Strangers
6. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
5. Free Solo
4. A Quiet Place
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2. Won't You Be My Neighbor
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</span><b>2015</b><br />10. Spotlight<br />9. Star Wars: The Force Awakens<br />8. The Martian<br />7. The Revenant<br />6. Ex Machina<br />5. Ant Man<br />4. Inside Out<br />3. The Walk<br />2. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl<br />1. Room<br /><br /><b>2014</b><br />10. The Hobbit<br />9. Alexander and the Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day<br />8. The Theory of Everything<br />7. Joe<br />6. Big Hero 6<br />5. Boyhood<br />4. The Imitation Game<br />3. Big Eyes<br />2. Whiplash<br />1. St. Vincent</span></div>
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Mew - Visuals</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;">4. Alt-J - Relaxer</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;">5. The Shins - Heartworms</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;">6. Portugal. The Man - Woodstock</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;">7. Foster the People - The Sacred Hearts Club</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;">8. The National - Sleep Well Beasts</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;">9. Shout Out Louds - Ease My Mind</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;">10. Arcade Fire - Everything Now</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;"><b>2016</b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">1. Radical Face - The Leaves</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">2. Cloud Cult - The Seeker</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">3. Islands - Taste</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">4. The Strumbellas - Hope</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">5. Tegan and Sara - Love You To Death</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">6. The Head And The Heart - Signs Of Light<br />7. The Avett Brothers - True Sadness<br />8. The Lumineers - Cleopatra<br />9. Frightened Rabbit - Painting of a Panic Attack<br />10. Empire of the Sun - Two Vines</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;"></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;"><b>2015</b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">1. Mowgli's - Kids In Love</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">2. Twenty One Pilots - Blurry Face</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">3. Matt And Kim - New Glow</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">4. Metric - Pagans In Vegas</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">5. Death Cab For Cutie - Kintsugi </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">6. Belle And Sabastian - Girls In Peacetime Want To Dance</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">7. Walk Off The Earth - Sing It All Away</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">8. Mew - + - </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">9. Decemberists - What A Terrible World, What A Wonderful World</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">10. Chvurches - Every Open Eye</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><br /></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;"></span><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;">2014</b><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">1. Future Islands - Singles</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">2. Passenger - Whispers</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">3. Bishop Allen - Lights Out</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">4. Tokyo Police Club - Forcefield</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">5. The Rural Alberta Advantage - Mended With Gold</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">6. Bombay Bicycle Club - So Long, See You Tomorrow</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">7. Spoon - The Want My Soul</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">8. Foster the People - Supermodel</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">9. Broken Bells - After the Disco</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif;">10. Manchester Orchestra - Cope</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b style="line-height: 18.48px;">2013</b><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">1. Vampire Weekend - Modern Vampires of the City</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">2. Radical Face - Family Tree: The Branches</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">3. Twenty One Pilots - Vessel</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">4. The National - Trouble Will Find Me</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">5. Arcade Fire - Reflektor</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">6. Shout Out Louds - Optica</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">7. Crystal Fighters - Cave Rave</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">8. The Sounds - Weekend</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">9. Tegan & Sara - Heartthrob</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">10. Little Green Cars - Absolute Zero</span></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b>2011</b><br />1. Death Cab For Cutie – Codes And Keys<br />2. The Sounds – Something To Die For<br />3. Architecture In Helsinki – Moment Bends<br />4. Decemberists – The King Is Dead<br />5. The Strokes – Angles<br />6. The Head And The Heart – The Head And The Heart<br />7. Brett Dennen – Loverboy<br />8. Manchester Orchestra – Simple Math<br />9. I’m From Barcelona – Forever Today<br />10. The Rural Alberta Advantage – Departing<br /><br /><b>2010</b><br />1. The National – High Violet<br />2. Vampire Weekend – Contra<br />3. Shout Out Louds – Work<br />4. Mumford And Sons – Sigh No More<br />5. Mates Of State – Crushes<br />6. Dr. Dog – Shame Shame<br />7. Rogue Wave – Permalight<br />8. Arcade Fire – The Suburbs<br />9. Matt & Kim – Sidewalks<br />10. Tokyo Police Club – Champ<br /><br /><b>2009</b><br />1. The Sounds – Crossing The Rubicon<br />2. Passion Pit – Manners<br />3. Metric – Fantasies<br />4. Animal Collective – Merryweather Post Pavilion<br />5. Empire Of The Sun – Walking On A Dream<br />6. The Rural Alberta Advantage – Hometowns<br />7. Silversun Pickups – Swoon<br />8. We Were Promised Jetpacks – These Four Walls<br />9. Islands – Vapours<br />10. Mew – No More Stories Are Told…</span></div>
Cheeseboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599909894024508521.post-28162549150099537542019-12-15T21:36:00.006-07:002019-12-15T22:02:40.545-07:00Top 20 Television Shows I watched in 2019<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">MY 20 FAVORITE TV SHOWS I WATCHED IN 2019<br />
My wife and I watch too much tv. But I am not going to feel bad about it because it is something we enjoy doing together. She will not feel bad about it, because I will often give her foot rubs as we watch. No, you can’t make us feel guilty about watching too much TV. That being said, HERE ARE MY 20 FAVORITE TV SHOWS I WATCHED IN 2019:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">20. Living With Yourself (Season 1) - Netflix<br />
Paul Rudd is terrific in this short, cooky, little ditty of a show. The humor is dark, but fun, and each episode leads you into deeper and deeper thought about depression and self-improvement.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">19. Lemony Snickets: A Series of Unfortunate Events (Season 3) - Netflix<br />
I ranked seasons 1 & 2 of this show very highly in years past. This season, however, just doesn’t catch the flair and comedy feel as the past. Regardless, it is an extremely amusing show to watch as a family and we watched each episode twice, as many jokes are missed your first time through. Massive kudos go to Neil Patrick Harris, who gives the books the on-screen treatment they deserve. I’m sad to see this show go.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">18. The Punisher (Season 2) - Netflix<br />
Call me barmy, but I loved this season of The Punisher. It was brutal, rugged, violent and frantic and it was the best superhero show I watched this year. More than a new aged western than a superhero story, the show’s heart beats with each fight scene. It is a flat out sham that there won’t be a third season.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">17. Homeland (Season 7) - DVD<br />
This series continues to plow along strong, in spite of some wacky story lines. It is strange to look back at the first season of this show, as it hardly resembles what it has become. Nevertheless, the show is still well made and filled with energy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">16. Shameless (Season 9) - Netflix<br />
Warning: This show is not for everyone. It is crude, profane, vulgar and tawdry. With that said, it is the most realistic look into poverty in America’s large cities that currently exists on television. It is also a show that, even over the course of nine years, continues to get better with age. While William H. Macy’s wife battled court problems this year, he was perhaps giving his best performance in the show to date. Cheers to an upcoming tenth season!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">15. The Walking Dead (Season 9) - Netflix<br />
One of my guilty pleasures, this season may have actually risen above my “guilty” title. The overall story writing and quality improved and it became the best season in years. I’m glad it’s back, in a way, but I am nervous it will return to the “nothing ever really happens” story lines that plagued it the years before.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">14. The Americans (Season 6) - Amazon Prime<br />
What a fitting, tremendous ending to what has become an all-time great television program. I am a little disappointed in myself for placing it so low, but there were just so many great shows I watched this year. Keri Russell and Mathew Rhys deserve lifetime achievement awards for their acting in this show alone. Will go down as one of my all-time favorites.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">13. Killing Eve (Seasons 1-2) - DVD<br />
I was a bit skeptical going into this one, as it looked like something that wouldn’t fit my taste. I was wrong. This show is filled with sleek fight scenes and plot twists and turns that will keep you guessing and coming back for more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">12. Nathan For You (Seasons 1-4) - DVD<br />
Nathan Fielder is a genius. More specifically, a comic genius. He is the smartest comic you’ve never heard of. This show had me cracking up with each more ridiculous lark he pulls on the morons around us. I’m not sure how to even describe his hijinks, other than to say that this fake reality show will keep you rolling for hours.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">11. True Detective (Season 3) - DVD<br />
Thank the detective gods that this show returned with a vengeance after a shoddy second season. Mahersali Ali proves, again, that he is one of this generation’s greatest actors in this biting production. While not quite reaching the heights of season 1, this season certainly makes up for the faults of season 2.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">10. Escape at Dannemora (Season 1) - DVD<br />
Well, Ben Stiller can direct, that much is certain. This true story was blighting, frigid and compelling. It is also crass and bawdy, so viewer beware. This look at prison life made me ponder the harsh realities that prisoners and prison workers face each day and might be the best prison escape on film since Shawshank Redemption.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">9. Chernobyl (Season 1) - DVD<br />
Perhaps the most well made show on my list. This sobering true story kept me up at nights, wondering how this could happen and how it is still affecting people in Russia. It plays out as almost an unthinkable science fiction drama, but ultimately was all real. Secondary plaudits go to the cinematography of Russia, which was also likely the best on my list.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">8. Fosse/Verdon (Season 1) - DVD<br />
Another true story that I was hesitant to start. Another true story that I was glad that I did. The love story of a choreographer and a dancer would not normally appeal to me in any way. But the drama was enthralling and their life stories bewitching and I found myself looking more and more forward to watching each chapter of their life unfold.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">7. Mindhunter (Season 2) - Netflix<br />
If you enjoy true crime stories, and I know 90% of women do, then you’d enjoy Mindhunter. Season 2 ups the ante on serial killers and the result is an even more engaging ride than the first season.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">6. Stranger Things (Season 3) - Netflix<br />
Stranger Things was my favorite show of 2018. It may have been my favorite show this year as well, if it weren’t for five shows that were slightly better. I loved the 80’s mall feel of this season and I felt that the comedy was the best of all the seasons. I hope that this show hasn’t jumped the shark, however, as it is hard to see it continue its popularity at this frantic pace.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">5. Cobra Kai (Seasons 1-2) - DVD<br />
The Karate Kid was my absolute favorite movie as a kid. I can say that with 100% certainty. I watched all three films at least 10 times each and I even read the screenplays. I dressed as the karate kid for Halloween on two different occasions. And, here is the kicker, I even wrote a continuation of the story after part 3 ended. Now, nearly 30 years later, my dream has become a reality as the story really has continued. Here’s the kicker: It is even better than the original movies! Despite corny lines and teenage lovey-dovey drama, the show really dives into Johnny and Daniel’s post-karate life. Yes, maybe it is a guilty pleasure, but it is a guilty pleasure I will stand behind.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">4. When They See Us (Season 1) - Netflix<br />
I was stunned when the Golden Globes didn’t give this show a single acting nomination, because I feel like it deserves to WIN every acting award. This dynamic and disheartening true story left me feeling all of the emotions. Every episode was like a movie, in and of itself. By the end, you are heartbroken, lost and moved to action. By the very end, you are filled with hope.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">3. The Last Man on Earth (Seasons 2-4) - DVD<br />
Perhaps the most underrated television comedy since “Freaks and Geeks.” It has been years since I laughed as much at a television show as I laughed at The Last Man on Earth. In my mind, because of this show, Will Forte is now comedy royalty. Here’s the kicker: The show is full of terrific drama on top of the comedy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">2. Better Call Saul (Season 4) - Netflix</span></div>
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I’m not sure how many more seasons Better Call Saul will last, but I hope it’s at least two. I didn’t think it would be possible, but I may actually like this show more than - gasp - Breaking Bad. Certainly, it has more laughs. I can’t wait to see how the whole thing ties together, but I hope the show’s creators take their time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">1. A Handmaid’s Tale (Seasons 2-3) - DVD<br />
My opinion states that this is currently the best show on television and my opinion is NEVER wrong. I liked season 1, I didn’t love it. I loved seasons 2 and 3. I was glued to every episode. Sometimes, I even would put my phone down to watch what was going on! I am not sure if this could be a “lady” show or not. I don’t care. It’s the best show on television right now and I stand by that until my dying day, or until something better comes along.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">HONORABLE MENTIONS:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The Mandalorian (Season 1/2) - Disney +</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Schitt's Creek (Season 5) - Netflix</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Game of Thrones (Season 8) - DVD</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The Good Place (Season 3) - Netflix</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Sharp Objects (Season 1) - DVD</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">This Is Us (Season 3) - DVD</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Dead To Me (Season 1) - Netflix</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Black Summer (Season 1) - Netflix</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The Crown (Season 3) - Netflix</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Patrick Melrose (Season 1) - DVD</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Thirteen (Season 1) - Amazon</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Outlander (Season 4) - DVD</span></div>
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Cheeseboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599909894024508521.post-34296748721943235032019-03-06T17:45:00.002-07:002019-04-12T22:15:21.516-06:00My Favorite Movies of 2018<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">The Best Movies of 2018 as voted by ME</span></b></div>
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- Bird Box</div>
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- Hereditary </div>
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- Incredibles 2</div>
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- The Hate U Give<br />
- Creed II</div>
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- Mission Impossible: Fallout</div>
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- The Bill Murray Stories: Life Lessons Learned from a Mythical Man</div>
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- Ant-Man & The Wasp</div>
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- Avengers: Infinity War</div>
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- The 12th Man<br />
- The Old Man and the Gun</div>
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- Summer of '84<br />
- Boy Erased</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>20. <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Mule (R) - </span></b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">The Mule (2018): 4 out of 5 stars - Say what you will about Clint Eastwood, but he can still act, even at age 88. He keeps this movie interesting and moving along quite swimmingly. Who knew that a story about an old man driving a truck could be so fascinating.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #1d2129;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>18. </b></span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Blindspotting (R) </b>- </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">Can a movie this powerful, culturally in tune and at times intense also be funny? Why yes it can. And it is. Daviid Diggs gives one of the year's best performance with humor and thoughtfulness. His performance builds and builds to a final scene so powerful, so well done, so ambitious that the scene alone should earn him an Oscar nomination. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">Warning: This movie is NOT for those offended by language. Watch it on Clear Play. There is a lot of street swearing in this movie.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;"><b>17. </b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;"> <b>Searching (PG13) -</b> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">Proof that you can solve any crime on the internet. This "whodunit" mystery has the typical twists and turns you'd expect, but with an added original twist of internet. My wife loves murder mysteries and she LOVED this movie. My only complaint is just one (semi) ridiculous plot twist... but otherwise the performances and script were on par. During one scene, I got the chills. I'd highly recommend this one.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;"><b>16. Pick of the Litter (PG) - </b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">Another fantastic documentary in a year of fantastic documentaries. This one focuses on five dogs that were bred and trained to help the blind. Ultimately, it's about amazing dogs and their unbelievable bond with their trainers and owners. Even if you are not a dog person (like me), you will be fascinated and amazed with what these dogs can do. If you are a dog person (like my sons), you may love this movie more than any you see this year.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;"><b>15. </b></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Bohemian Rhapsody (PG13)</b> - </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">The first half of the film drags as it is a basic history of how the band formed. I could have gotten that from any Queen youtube video. The second half is where the movie soars. The second half focusses on who Freddie Mercury was as a person and how he dealt with the problems he faced. This was far more interesting and intimate to the viewer than a history of the band. Rami Malik exceeds all expectations with his portrayal of Freddie. And just like Queen had the guts to release Bohemian Rhapsody as a 7 minute single, kudos to the director for having the guts to show the entire Live Aid performance (perhaps the greatest rock performance of all time).</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;"><b>14. </b></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG)</b> - </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">Originality, fun and creativity is the name of this Spiderman. A unique comic-book feel adds to the overall spectacle. The movie never takes itself seriously and has many moments of genuine comedy. My only complaint is that sometimes everything going on on the screen at once was a little overwhelming. Regardless, this film's passion and coolness shine through and it lands as both the year's best superhero movie and the year's best animated movie. And one of the ten best movies of 2018.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">13. </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mary Poppin Returns (PG) - </span></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">I can't imagine a director going to more effort to pay homage to the original film than this one did. It has every last detail cloned, from the lovable characters, to the catchy music, to nearly the exact same plot as the original. That is my only complaint: that there is really no originality to the plot. Nevertheless, let there be no mistake, this is Emily Blunt's show. This was the role she was born to play and she soars, whether it be with a kite, umbrella or balloon. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;"><b>9. What They Had (R) - </b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">Heartbreaking, thoughtful, and moving. A true love story till the end. If you cried at the beginning of Up, this one will really get you. If you've had a loved one slugger from memory loss or dementia, this one will hit hard.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;"><b>8. Leave No Trace (PG) - </b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">It moves slowly, but even with its deliberate pace, it feels like every moment of the film matters. It examines the love between a father and daughter, mental illness and the desire to be loved by others. Certainly one of the best movies of 2018. (Rated PG and there is zero offensive in this movie.)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #1d2129;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>7. T</b></span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>hree Identical Strangers (PG13) -</b> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">The story about three identical triplets that are separated at birth and given up for adoption, only to find each other as teenagers in this documentary is one of the most incredible and intriguing stories you will ever see. It's more than a story about the three triplets. I am still reeling from this film. It is hard to believe what happens in this film is real, but indeed it is. Highly, highly recommend.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;"><b>6. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (R) -</b> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">This one's on Netflix, so you can watch it now. This might be my all time favorite Cohen Brothers film. (And I LOVE Fargo) I loved it that much. Six short western stories, the first being hilarious and so much fun. My only complaint was the last story was a bit dull. Not the one to go out with. So well done and incredible scenery. I loved almost every second of this film! (FYI: The only reason I can see that it is rated R is for old western violence. No swears, no sex.)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;"><b>4. A Quiet Place (PG13) - </b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">A movie that reminds you of why you love watching movies. Nearly perfect. And finally, PLEASE NO SEQUEL! It ended perfectly. A sequel would ruin it.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;"><b>3. Green Book (PG13) - </b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">About a third into this film, you realize that it is not your average drama about race and class in the US. About halfway through, you realize that the chemistry and writing make this film truly special. About two-thirds into this movie, you have laughed much harder than you ever expected and you see how the director uses comedy as a vessel for hope. As the film winds down, instead of the anger and bitterness you often feel at the end of movies about race, you are left with a sense of faith and optimism. As you leave the theater, you feel like you have just taken part of one of those movies that are truly magical and one of those movies that reminds you of why you love going to movies in the first place. This is a must see and one of the best movies of 2018.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129;">A year ago, I spent 3 months as an intern principal in middle school and I can say for certain that this is the most realistic portrayal of middle school ever portrayed on film. With his first film, Bo Burnham has created a masterpiece.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Much of the credit for how incredible this film is has to go to young Elsie Fisher, who certainly deserves a nomination for every award available to be given to her. Her portrayal of a quiet, loner, awkward, anxiety-driven 14-year-old Kayla made the audience fall in love with her. She played the part to perfection.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Two things that this film got right that other teenaged-flicks get wrong: 1. More often than not, "bullying" in middle school is not calling someone names or beating someone up. No, the bullying that is much more prevalent is much more subtle and dubious. Most bullying done in middle school is not the stereotypical bullying seen in most movies. Instead, it takes the form of students not necessarily being rude to others, but simply ignoring those on the fringes. Most of these kinds of bullies can say, "I am not being mean!" but in reality, they are also not being nice either. This film captures the reality of this phenomenon perfectly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The second thing this film got right was this: middle school these days is not a mixture of jocks and nerds and stereotypical groups. The students are more ambiguous and less defined by labels. A student now could be considered a "nerd" in the classic sense and still be considered popular and cool at school. That being said, there are certainly "in" students and students on the fray, wishing and hoping to someday be invited in. Again, this film captures this perfectly and with stunning brilliance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">While watching Eighth Grade, the viewer is often forced back into their own 14-year-old, self, reliving the painful, awkward moments of their youth. Eighth Grade is not always easy to watch because of this and what happens to Kayla breaks your heart on multiple occasions. It's because her experience is so relatable that the movie works so well. This was the most tear-jerking comedy I have ever seen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">That being said, Eighth Grade is packed full of laugh-out-loud moments. The parenting moments are so relatable, I could hear moms and dads rolling with laughter. The end awkward date scene is the funniest thing I have seen all year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">This is the best movie of 2018 so far. Bravo, Bo Burnham! Good luck ever living up to this masterpiece again!</span></div>
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</span><b>2015</b><br />10. Spotlight<br />9. Star Wars: The Force Awakens<br />8. The Martian<br />7. The Revenant<br />6. Ex Machina<br />5. Ant Man<br />4. Inside Out<br />3. The Walk<br />2. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl<br />1. Room<br /><br /><b>2014</b><br />10. The Hobbit<br />9. Alexander and the Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day<br />8. The Theory of Everything<br />7. Joe<br />6. Big Hero 6<br />5. Boyhood<br />4. The Imitation Game<br />3. Big Eyes<br />2. Whiplash<br />1. St. Vincent</span></div>
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Cheeseboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599909894024508521.post-47258377302597021942018-12-27T17:25:00.000-07:002018-12-27T17:25:18.285-07:00The Best Music Albums of 2018<div style="text-align: center;">
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10. Belle and Sabastian - How to Solve Our Human Problems</div>
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9. Okkerville River - In the Rainbow Rain</div>
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8. The Rural Alberta Advantage - The Wild</div>
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7. Pale Waves - My Mind Makes Noises</div>
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6. The Decemberists - I'll Be Your Girl</div>
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5. Moon Taxi - Let the Record Play<br />
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4. Metric - Art of Doubt</div>
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3. Death Cab For Cutie - Thank You For Today</div>
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2. CHVURCHES - Love is Dead</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">1. Manchester Orchestra - A Black Mile to the Surface</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">3. Mew - Visuals</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">4. Alt-J - Relaxer</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">5. The Shins - Heartworms</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">6. Portugal. The Man - Woodstock</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">7. Foster the People - The Sacred Hearts Club</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">8. The National - Sleep Well Beasts</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">9. Shout Out Louds - Ease My Mind</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">10. Arcade Fire - Everything Now</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>2011</b><br />1. Death Cab For Cutie – Codes And Keys<br />2. The Sounds – Something To Die For<br />3. Architecture In Helsinki – Moment Bends<br />4. Decemberists – The King Is Dead<br />5. The Strokes – Angles<br />6. The Head And The Heart – The Head And The Heart<br />7. Brett Dennen – Loverboy<br />8. Manchester Orchestra – Simple Math<br />9. I’m From Barcelona – Forever Today<br />10. The Rural Alberta Advantage – Departing<br /><br /><b>2010</b><br />1. The National – High Violet<br />2. Vampire Weekend – Contra<br />3. Shout Out Louds – Work<br />4. Mumford And Sons – Sigh No More<br />5. Mates Of State – Crushes<br />6. Dr. Dog – Shame Shame<br />7. Rogue Wave – Permalight<br />8. Arcade Fire – The Suburbs<br />9. Matt & Kim – Sidewalks<br />10. Tokyo Police Club – Champ<br /><br /><b>2009</b><br />1. The Sounds – Crossing The Rubicon<br />2. Passion Pit – Manners<br />3. Metric – Fantasies<br />4. Animal Collective – Merryweather Post Pavilion<br />5. Empire Of The Sun – Walking On A Dream<br />6. The Rural Alberta Advantage – Hometowns<br />7. Silversun Pickups – Swoon<br />8. We Were Promised Jetpacks – These Four Walls<br />9. Islands – Vapours<br />10. Mew – No More Stories Are Told…</span></div>
Cheeseboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599909894024508521.post-3954614671168845092018-12-24T14:58:00.001-07:002018-12-24T14:58:08.388-07:00The 20 Best TV Shows I Watched in 2018<div style="text-align: center;">
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- Glow (Seasons 1-2) Netflix</div>
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- Atypical (Season 2) Netflix</div>
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- The Good Place (Season 2) Netflix</div>
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- Schitt's Creek (Season 4) Netflix</div>
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- The Goldbergs (Season 5) ABC</div>
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<b>20. This Is Us (Seasons 1-2) NBC </b></div>
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I got suckered into watching this show by my wife and it sucked me in, but only to a degree. It is pure soap opera and it bothers me that EVERY SINGLE SCENE has to be so incredibly over dramatic. However, I must admit that it captured my attention and I had to find out what happens to these overly dramatic characters. Thus, it barely squeaks into my top 20.</div>
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<b>19. Designated Survivor (Seasons 1-2) Netflix </b></div>
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This show was so interesting, when it first began, about the Capital blowing up and the designated survivor taking over. About halfway through season 1 it turns into just another political presidential drama and loses steam. Still, worthy of watching.</div>
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<b>18. The Walking Dead (Season 8) - Netflix</b></div>
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This is the lowest I have ever ranked The Walking Dead. I actually feel guilty about it, but at the same time, I feel like maybe it was just lucky to make my list. Season 8 dragged and fell prey to the same storyline cycles that show has recycled over and over. I have such a guilty pleasure for this show though and that forced it into the top 20.</div>
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<b>17. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Season 2) - Amazon </b></div>
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When this show is good, it is really good. Great acting and characters make this show go.</div>
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<b>16. Doctor Foster (Season 2) - Netflix </b></div>
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If you want to watch a very underrated thriller, this is it. Probably the best show you've never heard of on my list. Definitely worth your time.</div>
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<b>15. Homeland (Season 6) - DVD</b></div>
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I've been a dedicated viewer since season 1. No show on my list has changed more in its six seasons than Homeland. Each season seems to be its own show and the rollercoaster of up and down seasons leaves the viewer fatigued. That being said, this was still a decent season, but definitely not one of the show's finest.</div>
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<b>14. Mr. Robot (Season 3) - Amazon</b></div>
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What used to be one of my top 5 favorite shows has slid to the bottom 10. Not because its quality, storylines or acting has slipped. Only because I have no clue what is going on most of the time. It's just too confusing. Kudos to you if you can follow it. You are smarter than I.</div>
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What some have called, "The best season yet of the Americans," I was underwhelmed. I felt it slugged along in season 4. Still, probably the most underrated show on TV and I would not feel bad at all if it won some of the Emmys it so desperately deserves.</div>
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<b>12. Game of Thrones (Season 6) - DVD</b></div>
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Season six. My least favorite season so far. Still awesome. And I say that as a non-Game of Thrones geek. </div>
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I feel that this show peaked in season 4, the best season so far. Season 5 was a bit of a disappointment. If you love vikings or things that are viking-related, you will love this show about vikings.</div>
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<b>10. Shameless (Season 8) - Netflix </b></div>
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<b>Warning: </b>This show is NOT for everyone. It is crude, crass, offensive in every way. Also, it is pretty hilarious. </div>
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<b>9. Black Mirror (Season 4) - Netflix</b></div>
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I can't say I remember much from this season, as I watched it back in January. However, I can say that it was incredible because I ranked it #9. This show has not lost steam at all.</div>
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<b>8. A Handmaid's Tale (Season 1) - DVD</b></div>
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This was the year I finally jumped on the A Handmaid's Tail train and I am glad I did.</div>
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This season is an example to other shows of how to end a series the right way.</div>
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This show reminds me so much of Breaking Bad. It's not quite as good as Breaking Bad, but it makes the case as being "nearly as good as Breaking Bad."</div>
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If you love dry, hilarious British comedy, you'll love this show. It might be the funniest show on TV. Well, I should say that it makes me laugh the hardest.</div>
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The twist and turns in this show will keep you riveted. </div>
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This show scared me. Scared me bad. Scared me something real bad.</div>
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Could this show end up surpassing Breaking Bad?? It sure is trying and it just might.</div>
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Cheeseboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599909894024508521.post-72849611828608862462018-03-19T18:34:00.002-06:002018-03-19T18:38:15.023-06:00My Favorite Movies Released in 2017<i>Hi folks. Thanks for reading this. I am honored that you care what I think and my opinions and stuff. I still haven't finished watching all the movies released in 2017 that I'd like to, but I am tired of waiting for them to come out on video. As such, I will give you what I think now and update the list if I watch deserving movies. So, let's get to it, shall we?</i><br />
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The following movies were all excellent, but just couldn't crack my top 20...<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">- Loving Vincent</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre;">- A Ghost Story</span><br />
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This was by far the best Planet of the Apes movies of an already impressive group of Planet of the Apes movies. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">The most impressive part of this film was the acting. Every part, every scene; it was the most well acted film of the year. While I couldn’t get past certain plot points, not making sense, the whole of the movie overcame those weaknesses to make it a pretty decent movie. Warning though: more curse words than you’d ever expect in this one.</span></div>
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The funniest superhero movie ever made. (A close second is Ant-Man.) Also, it was quite the adventure. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">After 40 minutes of watching this film, I wondered to myself, “Why am I watching these obnoxious kids wander around the strip outside Disneyworld? Is this what the movie is? Is this the whole movie?” And then something magical happened: I started caring about these kids. I mean, I really cared about them and their horrible, horrible life circumstances. This movie felt real and raw, like watching an episode of Cops where you care deeply about the people that are being arrested. </span></div>
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Cheeseboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599909894024508521.post-75915446491435376422017-12-20T19:14:00.003-07:002017-12-20T22:43:17.398-07:00My Top 20 Favorite TV Shows I Watched in 2017<i>Hi folks. I have watched a lot of television this year. And once again, I have made a list of my favorite shows of the year. So, here we go...</i><br />
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<i>These shows were excellent, but quite not good enough to make my top 20.</i></div>
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<i>- </i>The Goldbergs - DVD (Season 4)</div>
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- The Crown - Netflix (Season 1-2)</div>
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- The Punisher - Netflix (Season 1)</div>
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- Big Little Lies - DVD (Season 1)</div>
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- Homeland - DVD (Season 5)<br />- The Good Place - Netflix (Season 1)</div>
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<b>20. Dr. Foster - Netflix (Season 1) </b>This short little English drama packed a lot of punch in just a few episodes. Definitely worth just a few hours investment.</div>
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<b>19. One Mississippi - Amazon (Season 2) - </b>One of my favorite stand-up comedian's (Tig Nigaro) true to life story is powerful, touching and hilarious all at the same time. Season 1 is the better of the two seasons, but this was still a fabulous follow up.</div>
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<b>18. Schitt's Creek - Netflix (Season 2-3) </b>This show peaked in hilarity in season 2, and season 3 was a bit of a letdown. Even with the letdown, it was funnier than 95% of shows on television.</div>
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<b>17. Call The Midwife - Netflix (Season 5-6) </b>Go ahead and tease me, a manly man of manly sorts, for liking this show. But the fact remains that it is consistently one of the most well-done shows out there. It's not like the show makes me cry. Okay, sometimes it makes me cry. But it is a manly cry.</div>
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<b>16. Broadchurch - Netflix (Season 3) - </b>There are characters still on this show that you wonder, "What the heck is that character still doing on this show?!" And this season is clearly not as good as the previous two. However, the main story lines remain clever and filled with intrigue. </div>
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<b>15. Luke Cage - Netflix (Season 1) - </b>This show took an episode or two to get going, but it quickly became the best Marvel show on Netflix. </div>
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<b>14. The Walking Dead - Netflix (Season 6) - </b>This is the lowest I have ever ranked The Walking Dead on my list. I am not sure if I am just tiring of the show or if there was a clear drop in quality. I am going to say a combination of both. It makes me sad, I loved this show so, so much. Maybe things will get back on track this year?</div>
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<b>13. Mindhunter - Netflix (Season 1) </b>- Dark and intriguing. The bad guys on this show are ultimately creepy and their scenes stay with you and haunt your dreams. This show is an example of superior writing.</div>
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<b>12. The Marvelous Mrs. Mabel - Amazon (Season 1) - </b>A show about a housewife that becomes a stand up comedian? No, not Rosanne. Much better than Rosanne and as an added bonus, it's set in the 50's. Funny and heartfelt. </div>
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<b>11. Bates Motel - Netflix (Seasons 1-4) - </b>Creepy prequel. </div>
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<b>10. Ozark - Netflix (Season 1) - </b>Any show with Jason Bateman is bound to be good, but this show is great and it's not just because of Jason Bateman. </div>
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<b>9. Atypical - Netflix (Season 1) - </b>I found this show about a high school kid on the spectrum to be insightful and at times laugh-out-loud funny. I'm sure parents of kids on the spectrum will find the show even more so.</div>
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<b>8. Haters Back Off! - Netflix (Season 2) - </b>Season 1 was funny. Season two was extremely, piss-your-pants funny. I know that many people hate this show because it is based on an annoying Youtube show. But I defy anyone to watch 2-3 episodes without laughing at least 20 times. I was disappointed to hear that season 2 is the last season. Farewell, funniest show on television.</div>
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<b>7. Sherlock - Netflix (Season 4) - </b>It feels odd picking a show for this list that was only three episodes. I guess that shows just how good those three episodes were!</div>
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<b>6. Alias Grace - Netflix (Season 1) - </b>Goose bump inducing creeps and perhaps the best acting job from any actress from any show on this list make for must see TV.</div>
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<b>5. Godless - Netflix (Season 1) - </b>Sometimes you need a good western with a huge battle scene at the end. This show fit the bill perfectly. </div>
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<b>4. Rectify - Netflix (Season 4) - </b>The best show on TV that you have never watched. Start watching this show! After you've watched, read this again and then in the comments, you can thank me. Season 4 is the farewell season and the writers did a marvelous job making it great.</div>
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<b>3. Fargo - DVD (Season 3) - </b>This was my #1 show two years running before this. This is still my favorite show, perhaps of all time. That being said, season 3 was slightly disappointing and not up to the level of the first two. That being said, season 3 was still my third favorite show of the year and lesser episodes of Fargo are still better than almost everything else on TV.</div>
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<b>2. Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events - Netflix (Season 1) - </b>HILARITY! So many great one liners! This is the only show on this list that I watched twice through, just because I felt I missed so many funny lines. And it was even better the second time. </div>
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Cheeseboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599909894024508521.post-54675496897293427302017-12-16T18:53:00.002-07:002017-12-16T18:59:40.504-07:00My Top 20 Favorite Music Albums of 2017<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>16. Minus The Bear - Voids</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>15. Ha Ha Tonka - Heart Shaped Mountain</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>14. Phoenix - Ti Amo</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>13. Stars - There Is No Love In Fluorescent Light</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>12. The New Pornographers - Whiteout Conditions</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>11. Spoon - Hot Thoughts</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>10. Arcade Fire - Everything Now</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>9. Shout Out Louds - Ease My Mind</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>8. The National - Sleep Well Beasts</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>7. Foster The People - Sacred Hearts Club</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>6. Portugal. The Man - Woodstock</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>5. The Shins - Heartworms</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>4. Alt-J - Relaxer</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>3. Mew - Visuals </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>2. Future Islands - The Far Field</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>1. Manchester Orchestra - A Black Mile To The Surface</b></span></div>
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Twenty One Pilots - Blurry Face</span></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">3. Matt And Kim - New Glow</span></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">4. Metric - Pagans In Vegas</span></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">5. Death Cab For Cutie - Kintsugi </span></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">6. Belle And Sabastian - Girls In Peacetime Want To Dance</span></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">7. Walk Off The Earth - Sing It All Away</span></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">8. Mew - + - </span></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">9. Decemberists - What A Terrible World, What A Wonderful World</span></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><span style="font-size: 13.2px;">10. Chvurches - Every Open Eye</span></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;"></span><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">2014</b><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">1. Future Islands - Singles</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">2. Passenger - Whispers</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">3. Bishop Allen - Lights Out</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">4. Tokyo Police Club - Forcefield</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">5. The Rural Alberta Advantage - Mended With Gold</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">6. Bombay Bicycle Club - So Long, See You Tomorrow</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">7. Spoon - The Want My Soul</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">8. Foster the People - Supermodel</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">9. Broken Bells - After the Disco</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, tahoma, helvetica, freesans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">10. Manchester Orchestra - Cope</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b style="line-height: 18.48px;">2013</b><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">1. Vampire Weekend - Modern Vampires of the City</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">2. Radical Face - Family Tree: The Branches</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">3. Twenty One Pilots - Vessel</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">4. The National - Trouble Will Find Me</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">5. Arcade Fire - Reflektor</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">6. Shout Out Louds - Optica</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">7. Crystal Fighters - Cave Rave</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">8. The Sounds - Weekend</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">9. Tegan & Sara - Heartthrob</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">10. Little Green Cars - Absolute Zero</span></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /><br />
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<span style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;"><b>2011</b><br />1. Death Cab For Cutie – Codes And Keys<br />2. The Sounds – Something To Die For<br />3. Architecture In Helsinki – Moment Bends<br />4. Decemberists – The King Is Dead<br />5. The Strokes – Angles<br />6. The Head And The Heart – The Head And The Heart<br />7. Brett Dennen – Loverboy<br />8. Manchester Orchestra – Simple Math<br />9. I’m From Barcelona – Forever Today<br />10. The Rural Alberta Advantage – Departing<br /><br /><b>2010</b><br />1. The National – High Violet<br />2. Vampire Weekend – Contra<br />3. Shout Out Louds – Work<br />4. Mumford And Sons – Sigh No More<br />5. Mates Of State – Crushes<br />6. Dr. Dog – Shame Shame<br />7. Rogue Wave – Permalight<br />8. Arcade Fire – The Suburbs<br />9. Matt & Kim – Sidewalks<br />10. Tokyo Police Club – Champ<br /><br /><b>2009</b><br />1. The Sounds – Crossing The Rubicon<br />2. Passion Pit – Manners<br />3. Metric – Fantasies<br />4. Animal Collective – Merryweather Post Pavilion<br />5. Empire Of The Sun – Walking On A Dream<br />6. The Rural Alberta Advantage – Hometowns<br />7. Silversun Pickups – Swoon<br />8. We Were Promised Jetpacks – These Four Walls<br />9. Islands – Vapours<br />10. Mew – No More Stories Are Told…</span></div>
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Cheeseboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599909894024508521.post-58299909680712695902017-12-12T21:43:00.000-07:002017-12-12T21:48:06.912-07:00My Top 20 Songs of 2017<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">20. Elbow - Magnificent (She Says)</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>15. Stars - Fluorescent Light</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>14. The New Pornographers - Whiteout Conditions</b></span></div>
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Cheeseboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599909894024508521.post-54065407997738485372017-03-05T14:42:00.003-07:002017-05-05T22:02:58.416-06:00My Top 20 Favorite Movies of 2016<b><span style="background-color: red; font-size: x-large;"> My Favorite Movies of 2016</span></b><br />
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Hi folks. You may notice that I only blog about four times a year now when I need to make lists of the year's best. That's just the way I am now. I am a changed man. Alas, it is time for me to finally write my yearly list of favorite movies from the previous year. <i>(List may change after I finally see a few more movies I want to see like Star Wars and Fences.)</i><br />
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<i> </i><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Honorable Mentions</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; white-space: pre-wrap;">Don’t Breath</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; white-space: pre-wrap;">Deepwater Horizon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Eagle Huntress</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; white-space: pre-wrap;">Snowden</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dr. Strange</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; white-space: pre-wrap;">Midnight Special</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial"; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Hunt for the Wilderpeople</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial"; white-space: pre-wrap;">Star Trek</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial"; white-space: pre-wrap;">Captain America, Civil War</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Rogue One: A Star Wars Story</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Moana
Moonlight*</span></span><br />
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<b><i>Best Picture Nominees are noted with a *</i></b><br />
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<b>20. THE FOUNDER (PG-13)</b><br />
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An interesting look at the start of McDonalds.<br />
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<b>19. HELL OR HIGH WATER* (R)</b><br />
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Another best picture nominee. I loved the story and became wrapped into the lives of these two brothers. My wife commented that she didn't appreciate all the swearing, but if you can get past that, you will enjoy this modern western.<br />
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<b>18 FENCES* (PG-13)</b><br />
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A late addition to the list. A slow movie that is sped up with amazing acting.<br />
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<b>17. SILENCE (R)</b><br />
I'm surprised this was snubbed in the Oscars. Very thoughtful film that makes you think about your own religious beliefs and what you would be willing to do to protect them.<br />
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<b>16. SING STREET (PG-13)</b><br />
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Perhaps I am undervaluing this movie. It was one of the first that I saw this year. This may sound sacri-movie-ous, but I enjoyed the music in this flick more than in La La Land. The performances by the young folks are great. A fun movie for sure. And the music is fantastic.<br />
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<b>15. THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CARING (NR)</b><br />
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If you read my Paul Rudd movie review above, you will know that I love me some Paul Rudd in a purely non-romantic way. Paul Rudd makes this movie. It is a heartfelt performance, but the comedy still is there in droves. It's on Netflix, so most of you can watch it right this second. Do it. Do it now. <i>(FYI: My wife also complained about the cursing in this one.)</i><br />
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<b>14. THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN (R)</b><br />
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Alright, if you liked Juno, you'd like this movie. It is extremely Juno-esque. In a year that there weren't a lot of good comedies, this one was the best. My favorite part of the film was the relationship between Woody Harrelson's teacher character and the main character. <i>(Again, there is a fair bit of swearing in this one. My wife still liked it, but she said she liked in in spite of the swearing.)</i><br />
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<b>13. THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN (PG-13)</b><br />
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This wasn't a comedy, but I laughed more in this movie than any others this year, including Edge of Seventeen. Not five minutes pass in this movie that I did not have a good, hearty laugh. It's rather violent for young kids, but my 10-year-old absolutely loved it.<br />
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<b>12. CAPTAIN FANTASTIC (R)</b><br />
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This was a bizarre film, but it rubbed me the right way. I think I was intrigued by the idea of raising my kids in the woods with no modern conveniences. I enjoyed the story and the performance by Viggo Mortensen. The kids in the movie also give terrific performances.<br />
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<b>11. MANCHESTER BY THE SEA* (R)</b><br />
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Another best picture nominee. Great humor in this film. And lots, lots, lots of swearing, FYI. Somewhat depressing film, but there is hope hidden in it that is infectious. Casey Affleck deserved the Oscar. For me, this film held the most dramatic scene of the year when Affleck's character is approached on the street by his ex-wife. You'll just have to see it to see what I'm talking about.<br />
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<b>10. 10 CLOVERFIELD LANE (PG-13)</b><br />
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The ending. The ending sucked. It sucked so bad. ALMOST ruined the entire film for me. However, there was so much great in this movie prior to the stupid ending, it still lands at #10 on this list for me. The biggest travesty of the Oscars this year for me was that John Goodman was not nominated for this role. He gave the best acting performance of the year. It's a downright shame. Stupid ending.<br />
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<b>9. SULLY (PG-13)</b><br />
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I vividly remember the story of Sully happening and I doubted that they could make a movie about the incident that I would find intriguing for two hours. Well, they did and it's superb. Just shows that the power of great storytelling can make up for a lackluster story.<br />
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<b>8. EYE IN THE SKY (R)</b><br />
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This was the most intense movie I saw this year. I was on the edge of my seat and by seat I mean couch, for a fill one hour and 42 minutes. A little bit illogical, the movie makes up for it in its absolutely gripping drama.<br />
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<b>7. LA LA LAND* (PG-13)</b><br />
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I would have been totally okay with La La Land winning best picture. After all, it was probably the movie I left with the biggest smile. My favorite movie scene of the year was the song/dance scene over Los Angeles. Tremendous.<br />
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<b>6. LIFE, ANIMATED (PG)</b><br />
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This is a documentary about a young man that has used Disney animated movies throughout his life to make sense of the world and to deal with his autism. You fall in love with the young man and if you don't at least have tears in your eyes at the end of the movie, you don't have a soul.<br />
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<b>5. PETE'S DRAGON (PG)</b><br />
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For most of the year, I had Pete's Dragon as my favorite movie of the year. One person once told me, "But Abe, Pete's Dragon is the Coke Freestyle Machine of movies." I will vehemently defend this movie. This movie has such a sweet, simple message. It has an AMAZING performance by the young lead, completely opposite of the terrible performance by the young lead in Jungle Book. The story is so simple and sweet and it is perfectly executed. THIS IS THE BEST FAMILY FILM OF THE YEAR! I am not admitting to crying during Pete's Dragon. I'm not going to admit to it.<br />
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<b>4. HIDDEN FIGURES* (PG)</b><br />
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I knew I'd love this movie from the second I saw the preview in theaters. And of course, most of you have seen it, so I don't need to sing its praises too much as you all know how great it is. I will add that during this movie I developed quite the crush on Janelle Monae. And then when I saw her in Moonlight, that crush grew stronger.<br />
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<b>3. HACKSAW RIDGE* (R)</b><br />
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This is the first war movie I've ever seen that does not have a single swear word in it. Not one. My wife appreciated that greatly. The R rating is earned in the violence though. Even though the production was a little Disney-ish, I was deeply inspired by this true story.<br />
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<b>2. ARRIVAL* (PG-13)</b><br />
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This movie may not be for everyone and I get that. I mean, if you hate being required to think during movies, this might not be your cup of tea. You may want to go watch the new Ghostbusters or Transformers movie. That might be more up your alley. But if you like to be challenged and to think deeply, this movie is for you. In other words, smart people like this movie. I was just barely smart enough to really love it.<br />
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<b>1. LION* (PG-13)</b><br />
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Best movie of the year. If you disagree, I will fight you. Not only the best movie of the year, perhaps the best movie I've ever seen. I WILL admit to crying during Lion. I WILL admit to crying a lot. Perhaps too much. I cried through the whole dang thing.<br />
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This movie should have won best picture. In the future, when we look back on 2016, this movie will be the most beloved of all the nominees. I like that it was nominated, but it ticks me off that it wasn't really in the running. See Lion and then tell me you disagree and then we will fight.<br />
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<i>And now... in the spirit of keeping good records, here is the list of my favorite movies of the past 5 years...</i><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">2015</span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">10. Spotlight</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">9. Star Wars: The Force Awakens</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">8. The Martian</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">7. The Revenant </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">6. Ex Machina</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">5. Ant Man</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">4. Inside Out</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">3. The Walk</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">2. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">1. Room</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;">2014</b><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;">10. The Hobbit</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;">9. Alexander and the Terrible, No Good, Very Bad Day</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;">8. The Theory of Everything</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;">7. Joe</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;">6. Big Hero 6</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;">5. Boyhood</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;">4. The Imitation Game</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;">3. Big Eyes</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;">2. Whiplash</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;">1. St. Vincent</span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">2013</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">10. The Heat</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">9. Mud</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">8. The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">7. Despicable Me 2</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">6. Gravity</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">5. Short Term 12</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">4. Nebraska</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">3. 12 Years a Slave</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">2. Philomena</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">1. The Kings of Summer</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">2012</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">10. Premium Rush</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">9. Moonrise Kingdom</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">8. The Amazing Spiderman</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">7. Looper</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">6. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">5. Argo</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">4. Frankenweenie</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">3. The Perks of Being a Wallflower</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">2. Sleepwalk With Me</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">1. Safety Not Guaranteed</span></div>
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<br />Cheeseboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599909894024508521.post-46381772183382169632016-12-22T21:07:00.000-07:002016-12-26T15:35:05.980-07:00My Top 40 Music Albums of 2016<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13.2px;"><b><i>Here is a list of my top 40 favorite albums of 2016, along with my top 10 favorite albums from the 7 years prior. </i></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13.2px;"><b>2016</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">40. </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Car Seat Headrest - Teens of Denial</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">39. </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Last Shadow Puppets - Everything You’ve Come To Expect</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">38. </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chairlift - Moth</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">37. </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Yeasayer - Amen & Goodbye</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">36. </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Local Natives - Sunlit Youth</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">35. Animal Collective - Painting With</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">34. </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bloc Party - Hymns</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">33. </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Little Green Cars - Ephemera=</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">32. </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bastille - An Act Of Kindness</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">31. </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Islands - Should I Remain Here at Sea?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">30. </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wilco - Schmilco</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">29. </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Plants and Animals - Waltzed In From the Rumbling</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13.2px;">1. Mowgli's - Kids In Love</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13.2px;">2. Twenty One Pilots - Blurry Face</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13.2px;">3. Matt And Kim - New Glow</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13.2px;">4. Metric - Pagans In Vegas</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13.2px;">5. Death Cab For Cutie - Kintsugi </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13.2px;">6. Belle And Sabastian - Girls In Peacetime Want To Dance</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13.2px;">7. Walk Off The Earth - Sing It All Away</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13.2px;">8. Mew - + - </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13.2px;">9. Decemberists - What A Terrible World, What A Wonderful World</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">1. Future Islands - Singles</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">2. Passenger - Whispers</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">3. Bishop Allen - Lights Out</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">4. Tokyo Police Club - Forcefield</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">5. The Rural Alberta Advantage - Mended With Gold</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">6. Bombay Bicycle Club - So Long, See You Tomorrow</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">7. Spoon - The Want My Soul</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">8. Foster the People - Supermodel</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">9. Broken Bells - After the Disco</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;">10. Manchester Orchestra - Cope</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><b style="line-height: 18.48px;">2013</b><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">1. Vampire Weekend - Modern Vampires of the City</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">2. Radical Face - Family Tree: The Branches</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">3. Twenty One Pilots - Vessel</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">4. The National - Trouble Will Find Me</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">5. Arcade Fire - Reflektor</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">6. Shout Out Louds - Optica</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">7. Crystal Fighters - Cave Rave</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">8. The Sounds - Weekend</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">9. Tegan & Sara - Heartthrob</span><br style="line-height: 18.48px;" /><span style="line-height: 18.48px;">10. Little Green Cars - Absolute Zero</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">1. Radical Face – The Family Tree: The Roots<br />2. Passion Pit - Gossamer<br />3. Mumford And Son – Babel<br />4. Miike Snow – Happy To You<br />5. Imagine Dragons – <span style="text-indent: 0in;">Night Visions</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">6. Two Door Cinema Club – Beacon<br />7. Metric – Sythetica<br />8. Dr. Dog – Be The Void<br />9. Of Monsters And Men – My Head Is An Animal<br />10. The Avett Brothers – The Carpenter<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>2011</b><br />1. Death Cab For Cutie – Codes And Keys<br />2. The Sounds – Something To Die For<br />3. Architecture In Helsinki – Moment Bends<br />4. Decemberists – The King Is Dead<br />5. The Strokes – Angles<br />6. The Head And The Heart – The Head And The Heart<br />7. Brett Dennen – Loverboy<br />8. Manchester Orchestra – Simple Math<br />9. I’m From Barcelona – Forever Today<br />10. The Rural Alberta Advantage – Departing<br /><br /><b>2010</b><br />1. The National – High Violet<br />2. Vampire Weekend – Contra<br />3. Shout Out Louds – Work<br />4. Mumford And Sons – Sigh No More<br />5. Mates Of State – Crushes<br />6. Dr. Dog – Shame Shame<br />7. Rogue Wave – Permalight<br />8. Arcade Fire – The Suburbs<br />9. Matt & Kim – Sidewalks<br />10. Tokyo Police Club – Champ<br /><br /><b>2009</b><br />1. The Sounds – Crossing The Rubicon<br />2. Passion Pit – Manners<br />3. Metric – Fantasies<br />4. Animal Collective – Merryweather Post Pavilion<br />5. Empire Of The Sun – Walking On A Dream<br />6. The Rural Alberta Advantage – Hometowns<br />7. Silversun Pickups – Swoon<br />8. We Were Promised Jetpacks – These Four Walls<br />9. Islands – Vapours<br />10. Mew – No More Stories Are Told…</span></div>
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