(2/2)
But... f**k the Greens. And Alicent? Boo-hoo-hoo. So was I expecting a bigger finale? Yup. Am I already counting down the - probably again very, very long - time until Season 3 and a resolution to all the dangling plot threads? You bet I am. And I still so much want Ser Criston Cole to suffer agonizing pain (not only because he's generally the worst, but also because he keeps reminding me of how they screwed up the natural aging process in S1).

So. Season 2 of #HouseoftheDragon has come to an end. Did I like it? Yes, I did. Sometimes even a lot. Do I think it was perfect? No, it wasn't, but at least it was consistently entertaining, and I found myself invested in almost every storyline (yes, even Daemon tripping otherworldly balls over in Harrenhal. Matt Smith can do no wrong in my book). Going into the story - not knowing a single tidbit of the source material - I thought it would be harder to pick a side in the upcoming conflict(1/2)

https://youtu.be/b59rxDB_JRg?si=4-2zGui21ZKTTrJB

Just give #Shogun all the awards and then some... A near perfect show in all departments. Hiroyuki Sanada is a legend (not only) for this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opn8qbERPBA

I didn't care for the first #Joker movie too much...guess that's not going to change for the sequel. It was well done & acted (even if it was just a verbatim copy of early Scorsese), but left me with a rather shrugging "why?" The film's popularity among incels and its mis(?)interpretation by some edgelords only added to my lack of interest/appreciation. I now hope that the sequel will challenge this audience to sit through what turns out to be a 2-hour Gaga musical. (no disrespect to Gaga).

I really hope that the series is so successful that the other four books in the "Ripliad" will be made into further seasons.

Let's not kid ourselves. The race for the best-looking TV series of 24 is over. I don't think I've ever seen a series that looks as effortlessly artful as #Ripley on Netflix. Everyone behind (and in front of) the camera is giving it their all. Of course, the main plot is already known, so no big surprises here. If I had anything to criticize, it would be that the series is a little too leisurely at times. On the other hand, every scene is simply a joy to watch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ri2biYLeaI

@YayForThat 🖤 für "Michael X" & "Elefant". This one has a slightly different perspective:

https://youtu.be/xvdnT4esPzQ?si=vW4--Lud8bssRqxi

Will you be part of #TheXFiles reboot?
Chris Carter: I wouldn’t. Only as a cheerleader.

https://www.thewrap.com/x-files-reboot-ryan-coogler-chris-carter-blessing/

Phew. (Magic) Bullet dodged.

(P.S. I am conflicted about the whole X-Files-Reboot. The X-Files is Mulder & Scully... sorry, Doggett & Reyes. Without them it is just another supernatural procedural with an admittedly cool premise. But, who knows? Maybe it'll be spectacular...)

Generally happy that #TrueDetectiveNightCountry" sticked the landing. The mysteries that remained unanswered felt right, the answers that were given felt satisfying... but it still could have benefited from one more episode to flesh out some elements. Characters like Eccleston's police chief felt unfinished, as did the mining lady... And what was the deal with Killer Bob... errrr... Travis Cohle? But other than that: Great season.

I'm all in for a good vampire movie - and maybe also another retelling of "Dracula" - but this sounds a lot like been there done that (... and of course Waltz will play Van Helsing...)

https://variety.com/2024/film/global/luc-besson-dracula-caleb-landry-jones-christoph-waltz-1235905722/

Ever since I saw #Nyad and now started #TrueDetectiveNightCountry, I've been obsessed with GOAT Jodie f...... Foster. Always liked her a lot, but am rediscovering her just through these two roles and considering how graceful and wicked cool she's aged. Just wow... :owi: 😎

#JodieFoster #TrueDetective

Buy books, movies and music on physical media while you still can. At least download digital media to store and backup on your own devices.

There's a colossal multimedia industry that wants to make consumers forever dependent on perpetual subscriptions that get more expensive all the time. If they decide to delete it from their catalog, you have no recourse.

Buy a book or recording once and enjoy it for a lifetime! #BuyPhysicalMedia

Falls ihr vergessen habt, warum ihr nicht mehr bei Xwitter seid... ...dann installiert doch einfach Threads. Die Erinnerung kommt verdammt schnell zurück.

Pretty happy about this:

https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/foundation-renewed-season-3-apple-1235821919/

Even though I am pretty lost most of the time and would have a hard time summarizing what is actually going on in this show. #Foundation has a killer cast (Lee Pace!), impressive special effects, and most of the time is just a joy to watch.