Young Sherlock Holmes

Young Sherlock Holmes (Barry Levinson, 1985)

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Rating: Q=4, P=5 / Average OJ

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

Mystery, Detective, Coming of Age, Victorian, Based on Book

I'm not sure why I had never seen this film before--it is Sherlock Holmes meets Coming of Age! I enjoyed this fun imagining of what Sherlock and John could have been like when they were young teenagers. It's a quirky, whimsical, strange, and eerie escape film. Definitely a good pick for a winter night.

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Cobra Kai Season 3

Cobra Kai Season 3 (Various, 2020)

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Rating: DSQ=10, SP=6 / Sweet Treat

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

Karate, Complex Relationships, Bullying, High School

First of all: I binge-watched this whole season in one day. Not sure what that tells you...;) Season 3 is tense, infuriating, and has some seriously depressing moments. But it is also full of connections and lessons. I appreciated exploring the back stories of several adult characters--this helped make sense of what was happening. Just like in the previous seasons, the physical and psychological impact of bullying and trauma and being part of a gang is shown, so these episodes are heavy. But important.

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Star Wars: Rebels Seasons 1-4

Star Wars: Rebels Seasons 1-4 (George Lucas, Dave Filoni, and others 2014-2018)

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Science Fiction, Action, Adventure

After watching all of Clone Wars in chronological order (which I recommend) my husband and I launched into more with Star Wars: Rebels. This show is phenomenal. I loved Clone Wars, but I really loved Rebels. The character development is wonderful. I cried more than once. I didn't want it to end. How can you not love each main character? Hera, for her bold leadership; Kanan, for his wisdom and persistence; Sabine, for her creativity and fire; Zeb, for his loyalty and strength; Chopper, for his sass and cunning; and Ezra, for his hope and charm. 

This show is the perfect combination of good characters and storytelling. It fits so well into the Star Wars universe and ties shows and films together in ways that make sense and isn't sloppy. Ah, it's soooo good.

Also, I am now officially a Star Wars nerd. I've seen all the canon movies and shows. ;)

Season 1 Rating: DSQ=9, SP=6 / Average Snack

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

Season 2 Rating: DSQ=11, SP=8 / Decadence

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

Season 3 Rating: DSQ=12, SP=8 / Decadence

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

Season 4 Rating: DSQ=12, SP=8 / Decadence

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

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