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Madbatdan82 (341 KP) rated The Act in TV

May 13, 2019  
The Act
The Act
2019 | Crime, Drama
10
6.9 (15 Ratings)
TV Show Rating
Joey King and Patricia Arquette (0 more)
Loving this wont be an Act!
I had heard of the Gypsy Rose Blanchard case so I had an idea of the story heading into this however i didnt know everything and this show was AMAZING!! It tells the story of Gypsy Rose, a wheelchair bound young girl with many different life threatening illnesses and her mum Dee Dee as they move into a new charity built house. By the end of the first episode Dee Dee is dead and Gypsy is missing. The series is the story of what lead to this incident and all is not as it seems. The performances are amazing. Patricia Arquette was almost unrecognisable as Dee Dee - I didnt even realise it was her till ep 3! However the star of the show is Joey King as Gypsy Rose. She completely becomes Gypsy and is simply amazing. After watching this I watched the HBO documentary 'mummy dead and dearest' and its scary how much King looks, sounds and acts like Gypsy. Truly awesome
  
Critters Attack! (2019)
Critters Attack! (2019)
2019 | Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi
Dee Wallace stone (2 more)
Bianca
Critters
As a fan of the original critters movie from back in the day of VHS wasn't sure if there really was an need for a sequel it's not bad movie short not too long. Nice too see Dee wallce stone back as she was in the original film in my opinion the real star of the film is Bianca the female crite who steals the show from her male counterparts maybe I will bgo back and watch the original again sometime
  
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Serial Killers at the Movies
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
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Serial Killers at the movies
By Christopher Berry-Dee
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Bestselling author, Christopher Berry-Dee, talks to the serial killers whose wicked stories have most thrilled and fascinated us at the movies and, through far-ranging and disturbing interviews, he tells the stories of the mass murderers who provided the inspiration for some of cinema's most shocking films.

This was a very interesting read I’m enjoying reading his opinions and his outcomes on research. There are certain a few films from this to add to the list and also some to rewatch with new eyes.
  
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Carl Barat recommended track Mahna Mahna by Jim Henson in The Muppet Show Theme by Jim Henson in Music (curated)

 
The Muppet Show Theme by Jim Henson
The Muppet Show Theme by Jim Henson
1977 | Soundtrack
7.0 (2 Ratings)
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Mahna Mahna by Jim Henson

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"I would say Star Trekkin’ [by The Firm], but I heard it the other day and it was f*cking dreadful. [Sings] ‘Star Trekkin’, across the universe.’ So I’d probably go for Mahna Mahna from Sesame Street. Mahna Mahna, ba dee bedebe, mahna mahna."

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Entertainment Editor (1988 KP) created a video about Bad Move in TV

Nov 1, 2017  
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Bad Move | Brand New Comedy | ITV

Steve (Jack Dee) and as his wife Nicky (Kerry Godliman) are both on their second marriages and have decided that moving to the countryside from the city is the answer to all their dreams. Unfortunately it's not what it's cracked up to be.

  
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A Special Place in Hell: The Worlds Most Depraved Killers
By Christopher Berry-Dee

Once read a review will be written via Smashbomb and link posted in comments

Christopher Berry-Dee is the man who talks to serial killers. A world-renowned investigative criminologist, he has gained the trust of murderers across the world, entered their high security prisons, and discussed in detail their shocking crimes. The killers' pursuit of horror and violence is described through the unique audiotape and videotape interviews which Berry-Dee conducted, deep inside the bowels of some of the world's toughest prisons.

Christopher Berry-Dee has collated these interviews into this astounding, disturbing book. Not only does he describe his meetings with some of the world's most evil men and women, he also reproduces, verbatim, their very words as they describe their crimes, allowing the reader a glimpse into the inner workings of the people who have committed the worst crime possible - to mercilessly take the life of another human being.


As compilations go it wasn’t too bad. I got a feeling it wasn’t a book he wanted to write he seemed a little wushu washy in parts of that makes sense. There were a few I’d never heard of in this and that’s why it’s a 3 star instead of a 2 as he seemed quite animated about these select few. I do have a few more of his book in my tbr pile so I will give him an go.
  
Wind River (2017)
Wind River (2017)
2017 | Action, Crime, Mystery
If you’re a mere fan of great movies, then WIND RIVER is definitely the one to go and see this August. It’s not only the perfect antidote to the big, dumb summer blockbusters – WIND RIVER has a wise and winsome spirit under its frigid, frostbitten façade
Critic- Jake Dee
Original Score: 9 out of 10

Read Review: http://www.joblo.com/horror-movies/news/wind-river-movie-review-136
  
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Anti-Social (2015)
2015 | Drama
4
4.0 (1 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Story: Anti-Social starts as we meet street artist Dee (Sulkin), his model girlfriend Kirsten (Markle) and his armed robber brother Marcus (Myers) who has been making the headlines for all the wrong reasons now. Dee is about to be given motivation from Philip (Berkel) who sees his potential as an artist, while Marcus is getting deeper into the world of crime.

Dee is given the chance to escape the rough streets of crime, only to find himself being caught in the middle of the drug war his brother has started in the streets of London.

 

Thoughts on Anti-Social

 

Characters – Dee is a street artist in London, think of him like the Banksy of the local era. His art work has grabbed the attention of many with his big opportunity coming his way, when his brother gets into trouble, he is forced to balance his own future for his brother’s. Marcus is part of an armed robbery gang that are terrorising London, he has rivals from both sides of the law which has put him in the middle of a drug war, he never asks his brother to help him. Kirsten is the model girlfriend of Dee’s, she is an American that isn’t used to the world Dee is from, she doesn’t do much else other than support Dee. Philip is the man from the art world that could easily make Dee’s life better and is willing to make this happen.

Performances – Gregg Sulkin in the leading role is solid enough, we see his difficult life decision being made well enough, though he does lack that true charisma for a leading role. Meghan Markle is the biggest draw for this film now because of her royal status, only she is completely wasted here, given next to nothing to do. Josh Myers gives us a character which only leaves us hating his character, this is something you will see from nearly all of the criminal side of this film.

Story – The story here follows two brothers whose lives are going in very different directions only for the one that is about to escape, needing to return to criminal world where he must make up for his brother’s error. The way this story is told feels very messy, the idea that the street artist getting a bring break is simple and effective along with the idea that he could be made to make a decision about his future. It is the time spent with the criminal brother, we gain no sympathy for him or his crew, we learn nothing about why they are committing these crimes doesn’t help. The number of gangs also isn’t shown in anyway to make us truly understand the world we are living in and while the final act does have tension, it seems to come from the wrong reasoning.

Crime – The crime world we enter in this film is gangs and robbers, we focus on one young man about to leave this world, who gets dragged back into it after his brother’s action, it shows how in London people are willing to just commit crimes for the fun of it.

Settings – The film is set in London and shows us just where the criminals will act to try and make a living from hurting other people.


Scene of the Movie – The airport.

That Moment That Annoyed Me – No sympathy for the criminals.

Final Thoughts – This is a messy crime movie which only ends up making you not care about the characters like it should.

 

Overall: Messy and drags along.
  
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Amy Adams recommended Gone With the Wind (1939) in Movies (curated)

 
Gone With the Wind (1939)
Gone With the Wind (1939)
1939 | Drama, Romance, War

"Gone With the Wind, and The Wizard of Oz, were two movies that I grew up with and had a lasting effect on me. Scarlett O’Hara was a huge influence, unfortunately [laughs], and I had to break myself out of the habit of the sort of “fiddle-dee-dee” kind of thing. As I’ve gotten older and watched the movie, I love the cinematography; it was just such a groundbreaking movie. It’s interesting now to see, in looking back, how we approached race in Hollywood, and how it’s changed so much. It was just epic and romantic and sweeping at that time in my life — usually I pick the movies because of the time I watched them in my life and what they meant to me then. I saw Gone With the Wind when I was about 13, which is a dangerous time to show it to a young lady. [laughs] I was obsessed with it. It was so romantic: the gowns, the drama, the war? and I loved American history, as well; it was my favorite subject. I was a freak on Gone With the Wind."

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Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
1980 | Fantasy, Sci-Fi

"That hits home for my sci-fi nerd self side of myself. I love the first one, A New Hope — that’s where it all started. But, Empire was just so awesome. I always remember watching Empire and being like, “Man, this movie is awesome from top to bottom.” So many good battles between Luke and Vader. Luke getting his arm chopped off — it’s a cold blooded movie. Return of the Jedi is awesome too. But, without Empire Strikes Back, I don’t know if Jedi would’ve even been a thing. So much Billy Dee Williams, too."

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