Maudie

Maudie (Aisling Walsh, 2016)

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Rating: Q=7, P=7 / Obsession

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

Biopic, Maud Lewis, Complex Relationships, Art

Wow. What an amazing film! I first learned about Maud Lewis when I went to the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia in 2013 and saw her house and artwork on display. She is a true treasure and her story is even more heartwarming. I love films that show the story, and Aisling Walsh definitely does that. I was truly surprised that this film flew under the radar--both Sally Hawkins and Ethan Hawke should have been nominated for more awards for their performances. Fantastic acting.

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Disenchantment Season 1

Disenchantment (Matt Groening, 2018-)

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Season 1 Rating: CSS=9, CSS=7 / The Guffaws

Scale F=3, Scale G=3, Scale H=3, Scale I=3, Scale J=4
   Favorite from Season 1 = "Faster, Princess! Kill! Kill!"

Animation, Comedy, Middle Ages, Fantasy, Coming of Age, Adventure

This is a fun show that brings fantasy and the comedy world of Matt Groening together. While I still think Futurama is the best of all his shows, Disenchantment is a great new adventure. The show has longer episodes, a continuous narrative, and is more dramatic than comedic--but it's still hilarious. I liked the symbolism, the pre-science jokes, the magic, and the literary aspects. But the best part, in my opinion, is the voice acting: Matt Berry, Rich Fulcher, and Noel Fielding are added to the already amazing ensemble cast?! Excellent.

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