Movies and TV shows that Nancy and I watched in November. I do these posts mainly so I can keep track of what we've been watching, so the reviews are cursory.
Movies
- Jay Kelly: I've enjoyed most of George Clooney's movies in the past, and enjoyed this one, but it didn't quite work. It kept reaching for something more than it was, and falling short. It's quite watchable but just not very deep. Being a shorter and edgier would have helped (Netflix)
- Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. The third, and I think the best, in the franchise. The portrayal of the charismatic priest and his congregation was the best part of the movie and very well done.
- The Princess Bride: Our Christmas comfort watch. (Blu Ray)
TV Shows
- The Last Detective (seaons 1-4): DC Davies is a nice guy, which doesn't make his life any easier as a detective. Well written and acted. Light but with an edge to it. (BritBox)
- The Wild Ones: A natrue documentary/reality show about endangered species. The episodes about Caucasian leopards and Atlantic right whales were particularly good. (Apple TV)
- Antiques Road Trip (season 13). Our journey through England in search of treasure continues. (PBS) Episode 4 sets a new record for an auction item on the show.
- Silent Witness (Season28): The best of the forensic shows returns with a new lab head. I suspect this show was an inspiration for NCIS, though it's much better. (BritBox)
- Man vs. Bee: Outright comedy, silly and implausible, but very funny if you like that sort of thing. (I don't). (Netflis)
- Bad Sisters (season 2): A bit darker than the first seaon and not as much humour, but still very watchable. (Apple TV)
- Blue Lights (season 2): A gritty police drama set in Northern Ireland. Best when it stays away from a tendency to soap opera. (Amazon Prime)
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