Friday, November 4, 2022
Flanagan, JP (TTh) Ink Master 50
Ink Master is a reality Tv show that features a few artists from across the country competing for the title "Ink Master" and a chance to win $100,000. The show is hosted by Dave Navaro a well-known guitarist and songwriter who is also a tattoo enthusiast. The show consists of the contestants competing in numerous challenges that are mainly tattoo based but can sometimes include other forms of art like graffiti and painting. Each episode brings its own unique challenges and creates a lot of drama between contestants as they are competing for a grand prize. I personally became fond of the show just because it is cool to see the work that goes into creating tattoos with even higher stakes. The contestants are judged by a group of accredited tattoo artists and the people who received the tattoo It can also be very informative as it teaches about the history of tattoos and different styles and creativity. The older episodes of the show are currently available to watch on Netflix and the new season is strictly on paramount.
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Alvarez, Kayla (TTH) Wife Swap 10
Wife Swap is a reality tv series on the ABC network that aired in 2004 to 2010. Every episode there are two new families brought on the show to do the swap. From very different families with different lifestyles a wife/mother is taken from their family and is to swap lives with the other and be the new stand in wife of the opposite family for two weeks. During the first week the wives must follow the instructions left by the actual wife, thus seeing how they run their home. The following week they are then allowed to make their own rules and the family must abide. After the two weeks are over they return to their actual families and the wives meet and share their experiences and what they learned from each other's living situation which could be a good thing or a bad thing that may result in changes in their homes.
Bynes Sydney (TTh) Kath and Kim 10
The comedy series Kath and Kim follows a mother and daughter in Fountain Lakes, a fictional outlying suburb based in Australia. Kath Day, is enjoying her new relationship with gourmet sausage maker .After problems in her marriage to Brett Craig , a computer salesman at Fountain Gate, Kath and Kim's favorite local shopping complex, her lazy, self-centered daughter Kim, moves back home. Another frequent visitor to Kath's house is Sharon Strezlecki , Kim's second-best friend who suffers from allergies and enjoys sports. Through four series of eight half-hour episodes, Kath and Kim follows this quartet's mishaps.
Svahn Matilda (TTh) Young Royals 50
Young Royals is a show based in Sweden where the characters go to an expensive private school (private schools are not common in Northern Europe). The students at the school are mostly from either a noble family or the Swedish royal family. The main character, the Swedish prince, starts at the school and faces struggles like self-identity, mourning, alcohol and drug use, and overwhelming fame. As the prince goes along with his studies his responsibilities at the royal palace grow and so does his fame. He is unable to hide anything from the public and keeps facing scandals. This is a great show for anyone who enjoys a little bit of drama, but also love and relationships. It is very interesting with the Swedish royal family and how they handle fame.
https://youtu.be/rHmw87EpGIM
https://youtu.be/rHmw87EpGIM
Anderson, Leyla (TTh) The Worst Year of my Life, Again 50
The show The Worst Year of my Life, Again is an Australian TV show that lasted only one season. It is a comedy about a teenage boy. As a teenager, sometimes every other year feels like the worst year ever. For Alex King, he is forced to relive the worst year of his life over and he is determined to try to make it better. Between being bullied and rejected by girls, everything that can go wrong, does go wrong. With the help of his best friend, they attempt to turn the worst year ever into his best one yet. The main cast of characters are King and other teens who attend his small, private school. His family also makes appearances as his house tends to be a common space the show takes place at.
Gray, Cassie (TTh) Escaping Polygamy 50
Escaping Polygamy is one of my favorite documentary/ reality TV series. It has 4 seasons and follows the religion known as polygamy and one of its biggest groups better known as "The Order" or the Kingston's. Polygamy is a plural marriage based on the premise that to get into the highest level of heaven, you must participate in plural marriage. This is basically one man with one legal wife and several "spiritual wives", being that actual plural marriage is illegal. The show follows a few prominent personalities, Jessica, Shanell, and Andrea. These women, as well as a few others, featured in other episodes, all escaped polygamy themselves at some point in their lives and have made a pact to help others who want to escape. These girls shine a light on a "religion" that actually checks enough boxes to be classified as a cult. These women show the truth behind this secretive religion and the brainwashing, neglect, and abuse that it actually thrives on. If you are a fan of documentaries, this is a great option. Not only do you get to see the experience of victims escaping, but you see them adjust to the real world, and hear their stories of what they experienced. This show is available on HULU, the Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and Lifetime.
Gamez, John (TTh) Chillin' Island 50
Chillin Island is a documentary/interview type of show that stars four New Yorkers who invite music artists to an overnight camping trip to reconnect with nature. They start in the morning and do outdoor activities like swimming, surfing, hiking all while talking to the music artist. By nighttime, the viewer usually gets a more inside look of these celebrity's lives, thoughts and personal stories. It's different in a way that puts these artists in adrenalized or anxious states that give a more candid and real response to the conversation about who they are or how they came to be. Invited guests include Ezra Koenig, Young Thug and Rosalia. The target audience would be the fans of these rappers or music artists, whether that be teens or young adults. It is on HBO Max and runs for one season, but hopefully gets renewed.
La Mothe, Brittyne (TTh) Rhythm and Flow 50
Rhythm and Flow is Netflix's first and original reality music competition released in 2019. Hip-hop stars Cardi B, Chance the Rapper, and T.I are the judges that hop from their hometowns to try and find the next big thing in and for hip hop. The judges assess and grade unsigned and/or underground rappers competing for a $250,000 prize and a recording contract in this series. Other famous artists, producers, mentors in the music industry join the judges to provide the contestants with additional critique and insight.
Langston Michael'a (TTh) Distant Lands 50
Adventure Time: Distant Lands is an American animated miniseries based on the 2010-2018 animated series Adventure Time. This show takes us back to the land of Ooo and in each episode follows old and new characters. Viewers get a new look at the world they loved so much in the original series Adventure Time. Distant Lands is great for Adventure Time fans or people deciding if they want to watch Adventure Time as it gives origins to some characters and finales for others. Each of the four episodes are completely different but all of them are full of fun, action, adventure, and that good ole Adventure time oddness.
Tankersley, Josh (TTh) Living With Yourself 50
Living with Yourself tells an interesting story. It is about a guy who struggles with his at home life and work life. He meets a friend that sends him to a massage place that makes everyone their best selves. But he did not know he was actually getting cloned to be the perfect self. But something goes wrong after the clone is made and his real self comes back to life. So, there is the real Miles Elliot and the clone Miles. They eventually meet and are very shocked and try and find out a way to both live their life together. Because the clone is better than the real Miles at everything. But that ends up making the real Miles mad so he tries to get rid of him. After all that they end up finding out some news that leaves you on a huge cliff hanger at the end of season 1! The show aired in 2019 and is expected another season, it is by Paul Rudd and he is also the main character.
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Bailey, Trenton (MW) Neds Declassified School Survival Guide 10
Neds Declassified school survival guide is a Nickelodeon young teen and children show that showcases the protagonist (Ned) on his adventures through school. The premise of the show revolves around his "survival guide" where he writes down quirky lessons and tips to survival school. Throughout the show we meet several goofy characters that are involved with Ned such as the classic nerd character, and the girl he's trying to get. This show aired in 2004 and would fall under the sitcom category as there were rarely established acting scenarios and more of witty fun situations for the characters to figure out.
Monday, October 31, 2022
Maybrier, Austin (MW) Trigun 50
Trigun tells the story of the legendary outlaw Vash the stampede. Vash has the biggest bounty in the word of Trigun, but we soon find out that this is not because he is a morally corrupt man who is taking advantage of the lawless land but rather for the unfortunate circumstances he gets into. He causes destruction everywhere he goes and even is responsible for the disappearance of an entire town. This destruction is almost never of his own doing but rather is a result of the bounty hunters coming to take claim to his head. Vash in fact is an outright pacifist refusing to ever enact harm on anyone. This among other things can often lead to him getting hurt but he would rather himself be gravely wounded than anyone else even receive a scratch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYxLb2FF3GE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYxLb2FF3GE
Sanchez, Destany (MW) Oddballs 50
Oddballs is an animated series on Netflix by the creator Robert James Rallison, also known as theodd1sout on YouTube and co-creator Ethan Banville. The series follows James, a white blob-like person along with (most of the time) his best friend crocodile named Max, which ends up in many misadventures based on James' questions about social norms and everyday inconveniences that often result in disaster. James has always been the odd one out, but not anymore.
Lugo, Dezi (MW) Maggie 50
Maggie is a new series only available on Hulu. It's a comedy show with sci-fi themes created by Justin Adler and Maggie Mull, starring Rebecca Rittenhouse. This series follows a psychic by the name of Maggie who holds the future in her hands… so she thinks. Maggie can see the future and one day she sees her own. Maggie first sees her own future in the show when she sees herself getting married and living a whole life with a stranger she's just meeting, so she gives him a chance excitedly. Once Maggie starts to believe this could be the one, she gets the same vision, only this time it reveals another woman in the visions, which Maggie takes as her sign to end things now before she gets hurt. She can see the future, so she can't be wrong, right? Except Maggie is indeed wrong and as the episodes go on, visions are revealed and come to life in the show, only showing that Maggie is misreading the messages she's receiving. So, while Maggie thinks the answers are in her visions, they're only pushing her further away from them! "While she can see the future, her present is a mess!"
https://youtu.be/YjVNZIUw9ek
https://youtu.be/YjVNZIUw9ek
Torres, Alejandro (MW) The Resort 50
The Resort is an 8-episode miniseries on Peacock. It's about a couple, Emma (Christin Milioti) and Noah (William Jackson Harper), who go on vacation for their anniversary and to rekindle their dying marriage. While on a quad bike jungle tour, Emma crashes and finds a phone on the ground. Through the phone, she and Noah have uncovered an unsolved mystery about two missing kids and all the evidence was erased by a hurricane.
Perez, Meadow (MW) Grand Army
Grand Army is an American teen drama series on Netflix that stars Odessa A'Zion and David Lacono. This show follows five different students that attend Grand Army High School in New York City. It shares the many stories of each student and their struggles relating to racism, poverty, sexual assault, and identities. It sheds light on modern issues that teenagers can relate to today. There is one season out of Grand Army and is streaming on Netflix with subscription.
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Glendinning, Merron (MW) Wellington Paranormal 50
Watch the misadventures of Officer Minogue and O'Leary unfold, in this mockumentary horror comedy. Set in New Zealand, we see as they use investigation and dimwit to keep their community safe from the supernatural. Whether its witches, aliens, or even an evil plastic bag, Wellington Paranormal is here to save the day or at least try their best. This is a spinoff of the original What We Do in the Shadows movie.
Butterfield, Cassie (MW) Ghosts (UK) 10
The British comedy series Ghosts is about a group of ghosts from different historical eras that are stuck in a deteriorating mansion together and have to learn how to live with their new residents. When Allison Cooper receives news that she's inherited a large estate from a distant relative, she's thrilled to move in with her husband, Mike, who dreams of renovating the home and turning it into a hotel. However, soon after moving in, Allison has a near-fatal encounter with one of the ghosts that put her in a medically induced coma. Allison then awakens to discover her new ability to see the spirits that possess her home. Ghosts just released the fourth season in September and it's currently available to stream on HBO Max.
Aguilar, Bella (MW) Pistol 50
Pistol is a six-part miniseries based on Lonely Boy: Tales from a Sex Pistol by Steve Jones. It tells the story of the British punk band the Sex Pistols, starting from their formation to the death of Nancy Spungen. This stylistic show is directed by Academy Award winner Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire, Trainspotting) with supporting roles by Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones) and Thomas Brodie-Sangster (Nanny McPhee, The Maze Runner). The series premiered in May of 2022 with all six episodes streaming on Hulu as a part of FX on Hulu.
https://youtu.be/9KhxwG0eCiE
Patterson, Sloan (MW) Welcome to Eden 50
Welcome to Eden is a sci-fi drama that takes place on a remote island, streaming on Netflix. Hundreds of young adults are invited to an island party that is promoted to be a festival of a lifetime but ends up being a journey into a cult. Members are made to sign a contract that states you can't bring any cellular devices or people. The main character Zoa, sneaks her friend in, later to face the consequences. Upon arrival, the hosts announce this Eden festival is organized to launch a new drink, the Blue Eden. Everyone is given a wristband but only 5 people's wristbands will light up deciding if you get to try the new drink. However, this drink led those five people, Zoa, Aldo, Africa, Charly, and Ibon to hallucinate. When they woke up, they had zero recollection of what happened and everyone was missing except those who drank the Blue Eden drink. Led by drone, they are led to the Eden foundation civilization, not knowing they will eventually end up fighting for their lives to escape the cult.
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