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Ozark: Sanctified (2022)
Sublime
Riveting, surprising, tense, shocking, jaw-dropping, suspenseful and brilliant. This is the best hour of television that I have ever seen. Ever,
At one point, I felt all of the blood drain from my face, before feeling my heart sink low in my body.
This is the perfect cast, with the perfect script, perfectly directed, shown at the perfect time. Best performances to date by every actor.
This is true excellence in television.
The Innocence Files (2020)
Both Heartbreaking and Heartwarming
I knew nothing about this doc before I began watching, although I am very familiar with the work that Innocence Project does. It is incredibly well done, and it's very involving right from the start.
Although we all know about how miscarriages of justice occur, I have to admit that I was still shocked by the behavior of both police officers and prosecutors that dealt with these cases. The lengths that a some of these people, in what are usually fine and noble professions, will go to to make a conviction almost defies belief.
I felt so many emotions watching this series, and it was a very satisfying experience indeed. I feel very comfortable recommending this to anyone who has interest in the law, police procedure, the human condition, or all three.
Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
Thrilling!
Three of us saw this last night, and it's the first time that I've been moved to actually write a review, because it was a thrilling experience. I should mention that I had just become a teen when Killer Queen was released in North America, and I have been a Queen fan ever since. I know the true stories of the band, and their albums. So I was aware when the chronology was off, but I understand that sometimes that is necessary in order to include important events. The others I was with like Queen, but are only in their late 20s. They loved it as much as I did.
As for the movie itself, it was brilliantly acted by Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury, and I also thought that Gwilym Lee's portrayal of Brian May was spot on. The rest of the cast also brought in their A game.
There were so many funny moments, touching moments, and most of all, great scenes of the band recording and playing concerts. The songs were well chosen, and the movie flowed at an excellent pace. The more personal moments were done beautifully.
After the film ended, the entire audience applauded, which is very rare indeed where I live. I can't remember the last time I saw that happen.
We happily stuck around for the credits to watch actual video of Queen playing a song. It was truly the best movie-going experience that I've had in a very long time.