Won't You Be My Neighbor?

Won't You Be My Neighbor? (Morgan Neville, 2018)

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Rating: DOCQ=6, DOCP=7 / First Rate

Scale K=3, Scale L=3, Scale M=4, Scale N=3

Biopic, Television, Children, Psychology, Faith

I grew up watching "Mister Roger's Neighborhood" and I know without a doubt that the show shaped me as a person. Probably more so than any other show on TV. I still remember all the songs and lyrics, over twenty years later. I watched this documentary and cried multiple times. Because no one cares in the same way Fred Rogers did. What an amazing human being--so brave and determined to help children and our world. It is deeply moving to hear the words he said and sang.

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Grantchester Seasons 1, 2, & 3

Grantchester Seasons 1, 2, & 3 (George Adams and Tony Wright, 2013-present)

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Season 1 Rating: DSQ=11, SP=7 / Decadence

Scale A=3, Scale B=4, Scale C=4, Scale D=4, Scale E=3
   Favorite from Season 1 = "Episode 5"

Season 2 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 = "Episode 5"

Season 3 Rating: DSQ=11, SP=6 / Can't Get Enough
Scale A=3, Scale B=4, Scale C=4, Scale D=3, Scale E=3
   Favorite from Season 3 = "Episode 2"

1950s, Mystery, Religion, Complex Relationships

What a brilliant show--Robson Green and James Norton have perfect chemistry and both create memorable and lovable characters. If you like shows with tension and inner conflict, this is definitely the one for you. Each mystery/case ties together perfectly with whatever drama/turmoil the townsfolk and their vicar are dealing with. Excellent writing. Can't wait to see the fourth season.

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Vice

Vice (Adam McKay, 2018)

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

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

Biopic, Drama, Politics, Power, Philosophical

This movie is important, very disturbing, and wonderfully crafted. I think I would have voted for it as best picture. It definitely should have won for best editing (incredible job!). And the music is fantastic--so fitting.

It's scary how we, the people, don't know about situations, schemes, shady business, and illegal doings until years or decades later. Until things have gone horribly wrong or are irreversible. It's scary how much we STILL don't know. And it is astonishing that one person with the patience, motivation, and access can alter the lives of thousands. All over the world. It's the unfortunate story of humanity. How that access is granted over and over and over will always remain a mystery to me.

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The Doctor Blake Mysteries Seasons 4 & 5

The Doctor Blake Mysteries Seasons 4 & 5 (George Adams and Tony Wright, 2013-present)

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Season 4 Rating: DSQ=10, SP=6 / Can't Get Enough

Scale A=4, Scale B=3, Scale C=3, Scale D=3, Scale E=3
   Favorite from Season 4 = "The Price of Love"

Season 5 Rating: DSQ=11, SP=7 / Decadence
Scale A=4, Scale B=3, Scale C=4, Scale D=3, Scale E=4
   Favorite from Season 5 = "Measure Twice"

1950s, Australia, Mystery, Medical, Complex Relationships

Wow, I really love this show. When I posted about Seasons 1-3, I remarked at how much I loved the focus on clues--this is a real detective show. Seasons 4 and 5 are no different, with the added bonus of more tension between the characters. So many surprises! There were times in Season 5 that I couldn't handle the amount of turmoil. I hope another season is on the way.

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