(courtesy IMP Awards) Dream Productions is another triumph for Pixar, an animation powerhouse that knows full well the power of marrying whimsy with emotional impact, of being silly and serious in one flawlessly execute package. Position as an interquel, and yes, apparently it is a word, the four-part miniseries, developed Continue Reading
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On 7th day of Christmas, I added 15 more ornaments to my Christmas tree … The Sound of Music + Winnie the Pooh’s Rabbit, Linus + Snoopy, Nemo, Frozen, Snoopy, Big Hero 6 + more!
(via Shutterstock) More ornaments?! Did you really buy more than 15 ornaments in one year? Readers, I bought close to 60 and while that likely suggests a tad too much compulsive purchasing by someone who’s reached an age when they should be making more sensible buys, I love how happy Continue Reading
Family Guy Christmas special 2024: “Gift of the White Guy” review
(courtesy IMDb) SNAPSHOTPeter must recover Lois’ Christmas brooch after gifting it away in a White Elephant exchange. Stewie changes his attitude upon learning he’s on Santa’s ‘Naughty List’. (courtesy Variety) The first thing out of the prettily wrapped Christmas present box is that Family’s Guy’s 25th anniversary festive special, “Gift Continue Reading
“It’s good for me. It makes me feel useful” – thoughts on A Man on the Inside
(courtesy IMDb) Ask most people what sitcom should make you do, and you’ll likely to be told it’s to make you laugh. And while you can’t really argue with that as an outcome – it’s all in the abbreviated of “situation comedy” after all – the really good sitcoms should Continue Reading
Happy Christmas ads to all! John Lewis, Aldi Australia, Barbour, M & S Christmas Food, Sainsbury’s + Deutsche Telekom
(via Shutterstock) Yes, yes, I know, I know, Christmas os commercialised, we’ve lost the true spirit of the season etc etc blahedy-blah-blah and on and on … But honestly? I love Christmas ads. The good ones anyway. Sure, they’re trying to get you to buy something but they are often Continue Reading
Something big and loud this way comes: Sneak peek at the Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special, “Joy to the World”
(courtesy BBC/Disney+ via The Gallifreyan Newsroom) SNAPSHOTBridgerton‘s Nicola Coughlan will be starring in the title role of “Joy to the World” as a traveler checking into a London hotel over the festive period. Before long, Joy’s quiet holiday is interrupted by a Silurian wandering into her hotel room and the sudden arrival of The Continue Reading
We laughed and laughed and … Star Trek: Lower Decks S5, E1-3, Shrinking S2, E3-5 and Frasier S2, E7-8 + further thoughts on E6 (reviews)
(courtesy IMP Awards) STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS S5, E1-3 How marvellous is this animated Star Trek show? It’s cleverly written, managing to adroitly balance sparklingly full characterisation, imaginative plots and balancing affectionate parody of the franchise with some serious sci-fi cred. The only downer in this whole heady mix of Continue Reading
A trio of tasty TV (streaming) trailers: Earth Abides, A Man on the Inside + The Sticky
(via Shutterstock) The year may be drawing to a close but is the pace of streaming releases slowing down as we grow ever more tired? No! And while, yes, a part of us would like things to wind down a tad so we can catch our breath after watching a Continue Reading
Velma: This halloween needs to be more special! … and thoughts on seasons 1 and 2
(courtesy IMP Awards) VELMA 2024 HALLOWEEN SPECIAL SNAPSHOTWith just 24 hours to bring Velma back, the friends search for a dark spellbook while trying to avoid the wrath of a vengeful spirit. But as the annual Sexy Halloween party nears, Velma and the gang must face their biggest fears… if Continue Reading
They’re ready for their close call: Only Murders in the Building S4, E1-3 “Once Upon a Time in the West” / “Gates of Heaven” / “Two for the Road”
(courtesy IMP Awards) They’re back! While there are many TV/streaming shows where you often feel, as a new season dawns, as if you are being reunited with characters you know and love, there are only a select few where you feel as if you’re back with family. While that differs Continue Reading