## **Shrinking (2023) Review: A Profoundly Human Comedy That Leaves You Wanting More**
*Shrinking* is a rare gem in the television landscape: a show about grief that is side-splittingly funny, and a comedy about therapy that is deeply, authentically human. Over two perfectly paced seasons, it achieves the ultimate feat—it tells a complete, satisfying story with no frustrating loose ends, yet makes you wish you could spend just one more afternoon in the company of its beautifully broken characters. For that remarkable balance, it earns a stellar **9/10**.
### The Premise and the Powerhous…
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How many films are you ever going to watch that have songs rhyming "liver" with "quiver" - or that quote Emperor Napoleon's last words before entering exile on Elbe - "so long!"? "Niki" (Maurice Chevalier) is a happy-go-lucky military officer in love with "Franzi" (Claudette Colbert) and all is set fair with their lives until a state visit to the Emperor by the princess "Anna" (Miriam Hopkins) lands him in hot water. He smiled at her as the carriage carrying her and her father, the King (George Barbier) passed by. His Majesty is outraged at such a diabolical liberty and so “Niki" is duly summo…
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**PREDICTABLE AND BORING!!!**
I've seen several iterations of these Traitors shows and this was the worst one by a long shot. Because I notice patterns and am familiar with how UK/Irish TV shows work, I knew exactly who would win this show after only seeing 1 or 2 episodes. If you know, you know.
The gameplay was predictable and formulaic, and the characters on the show were all flat and dull. The winners had zero problem bullying off one of the genuinely kind girls. They were cruel and ganged up on her. Seems like the Irish production team have zero problem platforming bullies,…
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Why is the creature a hot guy? WHY?
Netflix has a thing with hottening everyone lately, even Ed Gein, and I just don't get it.
As with any GDT film, it is exceedingly interesting visually, and I'd go so far as to say his visual language rivals Tim Burton in excellence. This film is a visual marvel in basically every scene, a veritable feast for the eyes.
There are some great performances, especially among the bit players: Charles Dance, Christoph Waltz, and David Bradley in particular.
The real bummer, though, is that much of the book is left out and/or reimagined, so if you like…
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## **The Graham Norton Show (2007) Review: The Gold Standard of Talk Television - 10/10**
In the vast and often repetitive landscape of late-night television, *The Graham Norton Show* doesn't just stand out; it reigns supreme. For over a decade and a half, it has been a weekly masterclass in how to create genuine, unforced, and uproariously funny entertainment. This isn't just a talk show; it's a cultural institution that has earned a perfect score for its consistent brilliance, its unique format, and its unparalleled host.
### The Norton Effect: A Host Like No Other
The s…
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You’d be forgiven for thinking Roofman is a straight-up comedy. The trailer sells it like a goofy, high-energy Channing Tatum caper, but the movie itself has a very different heartbeat. What starts out looking like a lighthearted crime comedy slowly reveals something more grounded, more emotional, and far more human.
Director Derek Cianfrance (of Blue Valentine fame) uses humor as the bait and heartache as the hook. Once you …
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**One of the best ever**
This is one of my favorite series ever. The acting, the set design, the costumes are unforgettable. Damian Lewis is such a gem!…
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**Awful acting**
I am sorry but tessa thompson is a terrible lead actress. I saw her try to act in this movie as well as West World and she needs to find a new day job. My husband actually started laughing out loud at one of her "serious" scenes. Movie was pretty crummy anyway, I don't think a different lead actress would have saved it.…
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WAJO!
What on earth is this show? There is less of extraterrestrials and more of insipid drama of humans.
There's no explanation of this repeated word. Perhaps esteemed writers and show runners thought they are going to create something far beyond human intelligence and will be talked among sci-fans for decades, but what they ended up making is putrid muck.
Finally, I blame Sam Niel for making me watch this show. Had no idea his screen presence will be short lived.…
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A quintessential film noir from the Godfather of the French Nouvelle Vague, which, through the life of a high-class gambler, uniquely transports us to the nightlife of Montmartre in the 50s.
Jean-Pierre Melville paves the way for the arrival of the French New Wave at the end of the same decade with the use of jump cuts, natural lighting, and handheld camera work. What he masterfully achieves, however, is to convey the entire atmosphere of post-war Montmartre to the big screen, which at that time was a hub for gamblers, prostitutes, petty criminals, and jazz musicians, in stark contrast …
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