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Quarterly roundup September 2021 *Spoiler Free*

"" These are impressions, not reviews. Look for someone much more qualified for those. Titles completed during this period 2021-07-01 to 2021-09-30 Dante's Peak [1997] Haven't seen this movie since I was just a child. While it isn't exactly groundbreaking, it's not bad by any stretch of the imagination. So I'd recommend it to anyone who finds the premise or setting at all interesting. Mulan [1998] Pretty sure I saw this a kid but I didn't really remember anything as I watched it. So it was like seeing it for the first time. And I liked it. The animation is slick and full of character. Stargate: Universe Fine I suppose. Interesting premise for sure. The writing sometimes felt, too convenient. There are several times where a lose end gets tied up with an even bigger lose end. Was nice seeing some of the original SG-1 team though, as brief as it was. Basically, if you've been watching all of Stargate in order like I have, ya may as well but it's n...

Quarterly roundup March+June 2021 *Spoiler Free*

"Putting the shopping trolley away is an excellent demonstration of character." These are impressions, not reviews. Look for someone much more qualified for those. Apart from LotR, I didn't watch a single thing until May. So pushed LotR forward. Titles completed during this period 2021-01-01 to 2021-06-30 Gemini Man [2019] So, 60fps. Looks good. Wish more films would do it. The premise is quite interesting but the execution is just fine. Sound is good. VFX is a little overdone in a few scenes but all in all is fine, even good at times. Greyhound [2020] Being the warship fan that I am, this movie is right up my ally. Its depiction of navel warfare is fairly realistic. So much so that I'd say it's the most realistic representation I've seen in quite a while. Sound and VFX are excellent. House M.D Season 6 Finally got around to watching more of it. Probably the best season so far. Hugh Laurie is definitively one of my most liked actors. The Karate Kid 1-4 [1984-1...

Quarterly roundup December 2020 *Spoiler Free*

"" These are impressions, not reviews. Titles completed during this period 2020-10-01 to 2020-12-31 American Sniper (2014) An excellent film depicting the story of CPO Chris Kyle, though some liberties were taken, some much larger than others. Basically it's one of those mostly based on mostly true events type film. VFX are generally good, there are a few moments of 2008 level CGI though. Sound is the standout feature. And so is Bradley Cooper's acting. Arpeggio of Blue Steel  -Ars Nova- 「蒼き鋼のアルペジオ  ‐アルス・ノヴァ‐ 」 Battleships, Cruisers, Frigates, submarines, cute girls, what's not to love? Well if those things don't float your boat I suppose but come on. Huge guns firing, massive missile volleys, and even a bit of strategy thrown in for good measure. Anyway, it's got i nteresting visuals but sound is lacking sometimes. Animation is mostly good, I give a pass to some of the small mistakes though, as this is one of the earlier 3D anime. Deep Water Horizon (2016...