The year 2019 was an amazing year for movies and big box office hits. We had Avengers: Endgame, the biggest box office hit ever. We also had Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, The Lion King, It: Chapter Two, Joker, and Aladdin. Coming soon, I'll post quick reviews of every 2019 release I saw, giving my thoughts on each of them. And now you can go to that by clicking here.
But what does 2020 hold in store for cinema? I'll rate each film on a score of 1-5, 5 being I will definitely see it, and 1 being I probably won't see it in theaters unless my friends really want to.
Dolitte: 2
As of me writing this, Dolittle is already out in theaters and I don't have plans to see it yet, so I might not. I might have to watch it after it's been released on DVD/digital.
Birds of Prey: 2
This is like a spin-off from Suicide Squad, I guess. I like Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn, so I might see this. But I'm not dying to see it.
Sonic the Hedgehog: 1
I was never a huge fan of the Sonic games as a kid, although I did play them a little. This might be interesting, but something I can definitely wait to watch.
The Call of the Wild: 1
Not a movie I'm desperate to see, but Harrison Ford might have some meme-worthy quotes in this. Him as a grumpy old man is just pure entertainment to me.
Onward: 3
Tom Holland and Chris Pratt voice brothers who are trying to resurrect their dad, I think. Looks fun and heart-warming. It could go either way if I see this in theaters or not.
A Quiet Place Part II: 4
I really enjoyed the first one, and thought it set up very well for a sequel. Without John Krasinski, it won't be the same, but it'll still be with the same family. We'll probably see this.
Mulan: 3
Disney continues with its live-action remakes of their animated classics. This is one I would see, but I don't have to. I don't really like the idea of giving Disney money to urge them to make more live-action remakes, although I've done that plenty already.
No Time to Die: 4
I'm a fairly big James Bond fan, having seen all of the Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig "Bond" films (I still need to watch the older ones, especially the ones with Connery). If my friends don't want to see it, I might have to see it on my own, depending on the reviews it gets.
Black Widow: 5
I love the casting in this, from David Harbour to Rachel Weisz. This will probably be the last time we see ScarJo as Black Widow, and I'll be interested to see what connections this has to the other Marvel/Avengers films.
Fast & Furious 9: 5
I got into the Fast & the Furious series in the past couple years. I even saw "Hobbs & Shaw" last year. They return to the rest of the crew, and I'm excited to see it, even if I might have to see it on my own (again).
Wonder Woman 1984: 4
Gal Gadot kills it as Wonder Woman. From the trailer, it looks to be another well-made Wonder Woman movie. I will almost for sure see this, although I think I could wait until DVD/digital release if need be.
Top Gun: Maverick: 1
Fun fact: Top Gun (the original) is the only film I've seen in a different language. I saw it dubbed in German in my German class in high school. I don't know if I'll see this (probably not), but I'd have to watch the original in English first.
Free Guy: 5
This looks crazy, but in a good way. I hope this gets good reviews. I know of a few YouTubers who have small roles in this. I'll definitely see this, being a huge gamer myself.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife: 2
I have only seen Ghostbusters 1, the original. I didn't see any of its sequels/spin-offs. So it's a bit unlikely I'll see this, but you never know. Reviews might dictate if I see it or not.
Tenet: 4
Christopher Nolan is at it again, and how will he mess with our minds this time? I'm curious to find out. I definitely want to see it at some point, hopefully in theaters.
Bill & Ted Face the Music: 3
I really enjoyed the original Bill & Ted, so I might see this one. Hard to believe they are doing another after so many years.
The King's Man: 3
This film was originally supposed to come out in November 2019, then it was pushed to February 2020, and now it's September 2020. Those delays make me not really want to see it, despite being a fan of the first to "Kingsmen" films. There's no Colin Firth or Taron Egerton in this, so it'll be hard to relate.
BIOS: 2
It's directed by Miguel Sapochnik, who directed some of the best Game of Thrones episodes. It also stars one of my favorite actors, Tom Hanks. I might see it, might not. I'll have to see what the trailer looks like.
Halloween Kills: 3
I saw "Halloween" in 2018, so I'll probably see this at some point. Hard to believe Michael Myers keeps surviving.
Eternals: 3
It's a Marvel movie, so I will definitely see it sooner or later. There are no returning Marvel characters in this, so we'll see how it does at the box office. Also, people might have "Marvel fatigue" and not want to see a Marvel movie after Endgame. I guess this also applies to Black Widow.
Godzilla vs. Kong: 3
I've not been too impressed with the recent Godzilla movies, especially the most recent one, "King of the Monsters". But I am a big monster movie fan, so I will see this. I could pass on seeing it in theaters, though.
That's it... not that impressive of a list, to be honest. And there's not really a film I was as excited to see as Star Wars and Avengers: Endgame. But here's my top 5:
5. A Quiet Place Part II
4. No Time to Die
3. Fast & Furious 9
2. Black Widow
1. Free Guy
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My Top 15 TV Shows Ever
I love TV. TV is one of my top forms of entertainment. You can watch it while eating, watch it before going to bed, have it on while you get stuff done around the house, etc. So naturally, I have a lot of shows that I've watched that I'd like to share my thoughts on. If they're BOLD then I've seen every episode. Here we go, my top 15 TV shows ever! (In alphabetical order)
That 70s Show - This show jumpstarted so many careers: Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, even Topher Grace. There aren't many teen sitcoms, if any, that are as relatable and funny as this one.
Breaking Bad - Oh, man. There has never been a show that's made me go "Oh damn!" or "Oh shit!" as much as this one. Never has a show made my heart pound harder or my jaw drop further. Breaking Bad is known by those who've seen it as one of the best TV shows... period... and for good reason.
Californication - I don't know what it is exactly about this show. Maybe it's David Duchovny's acting as the lead character Hank Moody. Maybe it's the tremendous writing or drama they build. Whatever it is this show is able to keep me hooked once I start watching it. I don't think this show gets enough praise for what it's done. Anyone who is a fan of Duchovny, likes writing, or enjoys dark dramadies should enjoy this.
Dexter - This is definitely in my top 5. Dexter is well-written (until the last few episodes...grr...), well-acted, and in my opinion, the most suspenseful and thrilling show I've seen. Michael C. Hall was born for Dexter, and the role written for him. If you love crime, thrillers, how the minds of serial killers work, or even cop-type shows you'll like Dexter.
Family Guy - I haven't seen every episode because it is still on the air, but Family Guy is the funniest cartoon I think I'll ever watch. I've never liked the Simpsons, but Family Guy certainly hits my funny bone. Seth McFarlane and the FG writers always know exactly where to draw the line, because they keep pushing the boundaries of dark comedy.
F.R.I.E.N.D.S - Friends may forever be my favorite sitcom. I own all 10 seasons and have seen each episode at least 5 times. Sure, there are plot holes and instances that make you cringe, but the things I learned about love and friendship from this show are more than any one person could have taught me.
Game of Thrones - I just recently got into GoT, and I got to say I'm hooked. I'm not typically into fantasy type TV shows, but this show is so well-written and acted that I'm entertained by every episode. They are only making 2 more seasons, but sometimes it's best not to draw shows out. Plus, apparently there will be some spin-off series set in the same universe.
Heroes - Very strong first few seasons, then died off at the end. Such a shame. But if you like superhero... ANYTHING... then you have to watch at least the first two seasons of Heroes. A lot of plot holes and inconsistencies, but the first few seasons you really care for the characters and the episodes were very well-written. I've never finished this show because the episodes went so off the rails the last few seasons.
How I Met Your Mother - This might be the most well-written comedy along with The Big Bang Theory. A man tells the story to his kids of how he met their mother, but it's way more than that. It's about all the twists and turns Ted and his friends Barney, Lily, Marshall, and Robin's lives take. In a lot of ways, this became the Barney Stinson show, but that's only because of the stellar writing and acting for his character. A lot of people criticize the way it concluded, but I feel that fans would have not been 100% happy with any conclusion.
LOST - Great acting, writing (the first few seasons) and great characters. So a group of people survive a plane crash on a deserted island in the Pacific, but how and why they got there, and what this island is about is enough to take up all six seasons. I feel like the show lost its sense of realism in the last 2 seasons or so, going from drama/action to science fiction. Like Heroes and Dexter, don't look for a satisfying conclusion here.
The Office - I almost advise against watching this show because it kind of makes you want to go work for a paper company. Such well-written characters (Jim, Pam, Dwight, and who could forget Michael Scott?). Some of my hardest and longest laughs have come from something I saw on this show. However, I have to agree with the majority that the show just wasn't the same when Steve Carell left.
Parks and Recreation - Like the Office, it is filmed like a documentary. Some may say it is a rip-off of The Office, but it's actually a partial spin-off. Apparently there was a plan to connect the two shows together, but that idea was scrapped. The writing for this show is great, and the characters were LITERALLY written for the actors (See what I did there? P&R fans will get it).
Star Wars the Clone Wars - Yes, a Star Wars TV show. How could I not? But what the writers are able to fit into 22, 23 minutes is incredible. The voice acting is really good as well. If only the prequel films could have had the same attention to detail as this show did.
Twin Peaks - Only two seasons made, but what a classic. I love it when any show or movie is set in the beautiful PNW. The show does stray into the sci-fi/fantasy genre a bit, which I wasn't a huge fan of. However, Kyle MacLachlan's acting is superb.
The Walking Dead - I could argue that this may be the most binge-watched show in TV history and I probably wouldn't too many opposing me. Who knew they could make a show about the zombie apocalypse so compelling? While it is based off of the comic of the same name it doesn't always follow it, leaving for some mystery as to what will happen, such as who did Negan really kill? But the characters we've followed since season 1 like Rick, Carol, Daryl, and Glen always make us cheer for them when they take out "walkers".
That 70s Show - This show jumpstarted so many careers: Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, even Topher Grace. There aren't many teen sitcoms, if any, that are as relatable and funny as this one.
Breaking Bad - Oh, man. There has never been a show that's made me go "Oh damn!" or "Oh shit!" as much as this one. Never has a show made my heart pound harder or my jaw drop further. Breaking Bad is known by those who've seen it as one of the best TV shows... period... and for good reason.
Californication - I don't know what it is exactly about this show. Maybe it's David Duchovny's acting as the lead character Hank Moody. Maybe it's the tremendous writing or drama they build. Whatever it is this show is able to keep me hooked once I start watching it. I don't think this show gets enough praise for what it's done. Anyone who is a fan of Duchovny, likes writing, or enjoys dark dramadies should enjoy this.
Dexter - This is definitely in my top 5. Dexter is well-written (until the last few episodes...grr...), well-acted, and in my opinion, the most suspenseful and thrilling show I've seen. Michael C. Hall was born for Dexter, and the role written for him. If you love crime, thrillers, how the minds of serial killers work, or even cop-type shows you'll like Dexter.
Family Guy - I haven't seen every episode because it is still on the air, but Family Guy is the funniest cartoon I think I'll ever watch. I've never liked the Simpsons, but Family Guy certainly hits my funny bone. Seth McFarlane and the FG writers always know exactly where to draw the line, because they keep pushing the boundaries of dark comedy.
F.R.I.E.N.D.S - Friends may forever be my favorite sitcom. I own all 10 seasons and have seen each episode at least 5 times. Sure, there are plot holes and instances that make you cringe, but the things I learned about love and friendship from this show are more than any one person could have taught me.
Game of Thrones - I just recently got into GoT, and I got to say I'm hooked. I'm not typically into fantasy type TV shows, but this show is so well-written and acted that I'm entertained by every episode. They are only making 2 more seasons, but sometimes it's best not to draw shows out. Plus, apparently there will be some spin-off series set in the same universe.
Heroes - Very strong first few seasons, then died off at the end. Such a shame. But if you like superhero... ANYTHING... then you have to watch at least the first two seasons of Heroes. A lot of plot holes and inconsistencies, but the first few seasons you really care for the characters and the episodes were very well-written. I've never finished this show because the episodes went so off the rails the last few seasons.
How I Met Your Mother - This might be the most well-written comedy along with The Big Bang Theory. A man tells the story to his kids of how he met their mother, but it's way more than that. It's about all the twists and turns Ted and his friends Barney, Lily, Marshall, and Robin's lives take. In a lot of ways, this became the Barney Stinson show, but that's only because of the stellar writing and acting for his character. A lot of people criticize the way it concluded, but I feel that fans would have not been 100% happy with any conclusion.
LOST - Great acting, writing (the first few seasons) and great characters. So a group of people survive a plane crash on a deserted island in the Pacific, but how and why they got there, and what this island is about is enough to take up all six seasons. I feel like the show lost its sense of realism in the last 2 seasons or so, going from drama/action to science fiction. Like Heroes and Dexter, don't look for a satisfying conclusion here.
The Office - I almost advise against watching this show because it kind of makes you want to go work for a paper company. Such well-written characters (Jim, Pam, Dwight, and who could forget Michael Scott?). Some of my hardest and longest laughs have come from something I saw on this show. However, I have to agree with the majority that the show just wasn't the same when Steve Carell left.
Parks and Recreation - Like the Office, it is filmed like a documentary. Some may say it is a rip-off of The Office, but it's actually a partial spin-off. Apparently there was a plan to connect the two shows together, but that idea was scrapped. The writing for this show is great, and the characters were LITERALLY written for the actors (See what I did there? P&R fans will get it).
Star Wars the Clone Wars - Yes, a Star Wars TV show. How could I not? But what the writers are able to fit into 22, 23 minutes is incredible. The voice acting is really good as well. If only the prequel films could have had the same attention to detail as this show did.
Twin Peaks - Only two seasons made, but what a classic. I love it when any show or movie is set in the beautiful PNW. The show does stray into the sci-fi/fantasy genre a bit, which I wasn't a huge fan of. However, Kyle MacLachlan's acting is superb.
The Walking Dead - I could argue that this may be the most binge-watched show in TV history and I probably wouldn't too many opposing me. Who knew they could make a show about the zombie apocalypse so compelling? While it is based off of the comic of the same name it doesn't always follow it, leaving for some mystery as to what will happen, such as who did Negan really kill? But the characters we've followed since season 1 like Rick, Carol, Daryl, and Glen always make us cheer for them when they take out "walkers".
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