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Archive 81 (2022)
I was pulled in immediately and couldn't stop watching
From the first episode, I knew this was going to be a good watch but little did I know that I would spend all night watching it. Every time an episode would end, I'd look at the hours passing by but kept telling myself "oh, just one more..." It was totally worth the loss of sleep.
This was one of the more engaging, original stories/series that I have seen in recent years. There's not much in the way of gore or jump scares but definitely a lot of mystery, intensity, and mind bending scenes that blurred the lines of reality very nicely.
I don't understand how people can review a whole series when they only watched the first episode (or the first 3 or 4 for that matter.) It makes little sense. Perhaps these people would review movies that they walked out of or stopped streaming after a half hour, but somehow I doubt it.
I never listened to the podcast so I can't contrast and compare but I think that I'm ok with that. Some of the scenes in this had me shook to my core. The seance scene... The 6th floor ... When Cassandra approaches and looks like she is looking at you through your tv and in your abode... The humming/chanting/panting...
I've been thinking about it since I stopped watching it, which to me, means it is most definitely worth watching, the WHOLE WAY THROUGH.
The Lost Okoroshi (2019)
A captivating and funny critique of Nigeria...
This is a really vibrant, dream-like film with a completely original soundtrack. I have never visited Nigeria or watched any other movies made in Nigeria and I really enjoyed getting a glimpse of life in Lagos. It was a little hard to understand the characters at first, so I put on the subtitles and that helped... A lot.
The story follows the main character named Raymond as he transforms into a costumed spirit, or masquerade, named Okoroshi. Okoroshi gives good fortune and wealth to the good and punishes the wicked. Watching a giant, purple, shaggy-looking spirit dance and interact with the different characters was great.
Some scenes dragged a little but overall I really enjoyed this filmmaker's critique of modern Nigeria (and other parts of the world). He definitely has something to say.
Appare-Ranman! (2020)
If the original Death Race 2000 and Doctor Stone had a baby...
A baby that loved cars, history and crazy / interesting character designs, it would be this anime. It's pure fun to watch, even if the plot is fairly predictable thus far (as of episode 7).
Hunters (2020)
This series stands out among so many...
There are so many shows that are being made these days (at least before March 2020) and now that I have a lot of time to sit and binge so many, there aren't that many that captivate and entertain me the way this series has. Yes parts of it are campy. Yes it gives nods to exploitation films....and had random PSA and commercial parodies throughout . All the while dealing with some of the darkest of themes which stem some of the grimmest parts of recent human history.
I don't understand how some people can call this "bad storytelling." Its brilliant story telling. It weaves parts of history into an interesting take on revenge fiction. It also has some seriously interesting and complex characters, alongside some over the top villains.
Idk... I laughed, I cried, and i couldn't stop watching it.
The Magicians (2015)
It's like Harry Potter for adults...
There is so much that i love about this show. Its definitely quirky and complex. The plot and the world building after season 1 are on point. This show gets better with each season. If you stopped watching after season 1 (as i did the first time) I highly suggest you keep watching. If you love fantasy and magic mixed with comedy and a little horror, I don't understand how you could be disappointed with this show.