Black Mirror Seasons 1, 2, 3 and 4

Black Mirror Seasons 1, 2, 3, and 4 (Charlie Brooker, 2011-present)

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Rating: DSQ=12, SP=8 / Decadence

Scale A=4, Scale B=4, Scale C=4, Scale D=4, Scale E=4

Favorite from Season 1 = "The Entire History of You"

Rating: DSQ=11, SP=8 / Decadence

Scale A=3, Scale B=4, Scale C=4, Scale D=4, Scale E=4

Favorite from Season 2 = Tied between "White Bear" and "White Christmas"

Rating: DSQ=11, SP=8 / Decadence

Scale A=3, Scale B=4, Scale C=4, Scale D=4, Scale E=4

Favorite from Season 3 = "San Junipero"

Rating: DSQ=12, SP=8 / Decadence

Scale A=4, Scale B=4, Scale C=4, Scale D=4, Scale E=4

Favorite from Season 4 = "Hang the DJ"

Science Fiction, Future, Thriller, Horror, Psychological

I can't really summarize how much I loved each season and episode of this show and how much I can't wait for more. I've always wished there could be a show that was futuristic but not too fantastic and unreal feeling. This is it. This show has all the moments and feelings: eerie, scary, mindblowing, confusing, hopeful, and plain crazy.

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The Shape of Water

The Shape of Water (Guillermo del Toro, 2017)

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Rating: Q=7, P=6 / Can't Get Enough

Scale 1=4, Scale 2=3, Scale 3=3, Scale 4=3

Fantasy, Fairy Tale, Romance, 1960s

I finally watched this best picture winner! It was a beautiful--the subtle light and colors, use of interesting angles and shots, lovely music. It was charming--a fairy tale, absolutely, but also one set during the space race in 1960s Baltimore. Definitely unusual. It is a true escape--the whole time I was watching, I was absorbed in the story, which is probably the most important element that makes a good movie. At least in my opinion.

Sally Hawkins was phenomenal and the whole thing just made me happy.

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SPECIAL: Best 1980s Teen Movies

Last month (May) I didn't do much blogging, but I was watching plenty of movies since May. I've been revisiting favorites and finally watching those classic teen movies from the 1980s I hadn't seen. I thought I'd make my list of my current favorite 10--but first, I must define "teen movie." To me, a good "teen movie" must have four elements:

• Main characters (and supporting roles) are all young adults/teenagers
• High school or college is the main setting
• Relationships are one of the main plot lines
• Popular music (1980s, in this case) soundtrack

That being said, I searched many different websites for previously created lists, and here's my own:

Favorite 10 1980s Teen Movies
1. The Breakfast Club (1985)

2. Pretty in Pink (1986)
3. Can't Buy Me Love (1987)
4. Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
5. Back to the Future (1985)
6. Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
7. Sixteen Candles (1984)

8. St. Elmo's Fire (1985)
9. Say Anything... (1989)
10. Revenge of the Nerds (1984)


Here's another list by ScreenRant. There are a couple on here I still haven't seen, but many match mine. The Breakfast Club seems to top most lists...because it's just that golden.

1. The Breakfast Club (1985)
2. Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
3. Say Anything... (1989)
4. Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
5. Risky Business (1983)
6. The Karate Kid (1984)
7. Permanent Record (1988)
8. Pretty in Pink (1986)
9. Rumble Fish (1983)
10. My Bodyguard (1980)
11. Heathers (1988)
12 Sixteen Candles (1984)
13. Can't Buy Me Love (1987)
14. Better Off Dead... (1985)
15. The Lost Boys (1987)