Short reviews of movies and TV shows I watched in August.
Movies
- Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3: I liked the first movie a lot, the second one not as much, and this one not very much at all. (Disney+)
- Without Remorse: A standard thriller, part of Jack Ryan's origin story in Tom Clancy's universe. I watched it a week ago and I can hardly remember anything about it. (Amazon Prime)
- Turning Red: From Pixar, a story about a teenage girl in Toronto who turns into a giant red Panda when she gets angry or emotional. This got dissed by certain elements of the net culture for no good reason. The animation is up to Pixar's usual high standards, the story OK for what it is, and we enjoyed it. Bonus points for being set in Toronto and not hiding it. (Disney+)
TV Shows
- Good Omens (season 1): This was a rewatch in preparation for watching season 2. I enjoyed it quite a bit more the second time around, and honestly, I could watch it again (although I really should get around to reading the book first). (Amazon Prime)
- Good Omens (season 2): This season was enjoyable but somewhat unfocused compared. The plot didn't have the urgency of the first season and I found my attention flagging. David Tennant was particularly good. (Amazon Prime)
- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (season 2). The second half of the season was much better than the first half or the first season though the last episode was unfortunate. (Crave)
- Silent Witness (seasons 22-23): We're continuing with this show, which may remind you of CSI, although it's much better. (BritBox)
- Antiques Road Trip (season 22): Continuing on with this too. (PBS)
- Endeavour (season 8): This is a prequel to Inspector Morse and Inspector Lewis, set in Oxford, that notorious den of iniquity. The lead characters in this one are especially good. (PBS)
- Ashoka (season 1): So far, we've only seen the first two episodes, but we like what we've seen. It reminds me of the first Star Wars movies, but more there's more of a steam punk influence. (Disney+)
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