I absolutely ADORE this concept. Both Belle and the Beast in one cosplay.
Matilda the Musical – JenEric Movie Review
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Hello Cinephiles,
Today we’re talking about the 2022 film Matilda the Musical.
Story
The story is very similar to the older movie, but with some interesting changes. I’ll admit I don’t know the book. It’s heartbreaking and tries really hard to lessen the pain with exaggerated characters. The story elements don’t always land well, parts were slow and others overdone.
I do like the message that no matter how small you are, you can still write your own story… although it is undercut by her needing superpowers.
Score: 0.5
Characters
I’m pretty done with the ugly and/or fat character is the villain, while the petite pretty person is the good guy. I know it’s the book, but it’s an overdone and lazy stereotype.
Matilda herself is fantastic. She has a strong sense of right and wrong along with enough strength of character to push back.
The librarian was amazing and the kids were okay.
Score: 0.5
Dialogue
Lots of repeated phrases and messages. It had some excellent dialogue from Matilda, especially when she told her stories. Beyond that, it oscillated between saccharin and melodrama.
Score: 0.5
Visuals and Music
The camera work and framing were great. The costumes and sets were perfect. The dancing was excellent.
The music and score were fun, but heavily repetitive. This isn’t a soundtrack that I’d want to own.
My biggest problem was that the musical aspects were underused and, other than a few songs, underwhelming.
Score: 0.5
Fun
I wouldn’t call this a feel good movie. It had all the “Hell Yeah!” it needed, but the path there was really sad and painful.
The 6 year old loved it, the 3 year old was entranced but nonplussed. The adults were split between not liking it and finding it pretty good.
I found myself looking forward to the music and disappointed at the same time.
Score: 0.5
Overall
A musical version of Matilda with all the baggage of the original story with a few fun songs. Although I love the message that you can write your own story, the movie doesn’t really back it up very well.
Final Score: 2.5 Stars out of 5
Some movement! (AKA: I saw a doctor)
Hello friends, family, and fans,
I SAW A DOCTOR!!!
No, not that sort of doctor. I saw a medical doctor. An elbow surgeon whom WSIB referred me to. I also saw a very nice occupational therapist. All three of us were confused as to why WSIB sent me to an elbow surgeon, but after a very thorough history review and exam they concluded I needed to see a neurologist. (What my family doctor said 6 months ago.)
They’re also going to schedule an MRI for my neck.
The surgeon said that since it’s both arms, that it’s most likely neck or brain. Neck is most likely since I’m not getting headaches or nausea. (Of course he said that and this weekend I’ve had both, but I’m 98% sure it’s just weather and stress.)
I should hear in the next few weeks about the MRI and then within the next month about the neurologist.
THINGS ARE MOVING! I’m really relieved to have finally gotten to this point. Next milestone, figure out what’s wrong.
Stay safe and be kind,
Éric
Rescheduled Signing
*UPDATE: The signing has been POSTPONED until further notice.*
Hello Readers,
Unfortunately due to a massive cyber security incident on Indigo, we are forced to reschedule the signing to next weekend.
See you there!
Éric
Yondu
One of the only good things about Guardians of the Galaxy 2 was the awesomeness that is Yondu.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – JenEric Movie Review
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Hello Cinephiles,
Today we’re talking about the 2022 film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Story
An epic playing on emotion, colonialism, family, and politics. There were a few flashback style sections that I didn’t like, why are you showing me what happened 30 minutes ago? But that’s not enough to cast a shadow on the impressive story.
Score: 1
Characters
There are a lot of characters and unfortunately without watching the first one again, I forgot who a few of them are. That being said, the arcs are satisfying and I didn’t feel cheated in anyone’s story and that’s impressive.
Score: 1
Dialogue
The movie was sadder without T’Challa’s quips. He had a charisma in his delivery that was amazing. That being said, the movie was a wonderful mixture of high drama, epic, and action dialogue.
Score: 1
Visuals and Music
The movie was beautiful, great special effects, choreography, and cinematography, when I could see it. We have a 4k OLED TV with excellent contrast and brightness, but a good 10-25% of the movie was so dark we could barely see.
The music is epic and amazing. I liked that the sirens sang something that sounded vaguely like a sea shanty.
Score: 0.5
Fun
The kids were bored in the emotional parts, and that made it harder to get into the emotion.
For the adults, we all agreed that it was both entertaining and thought provoking. I’d watch this again for that balance and to catch all the details I missed.
Score: 1
Overall
An emotional and sweeping story that takes the time to grieve Chadwick Boseman without losing itself in loss. There are some wonderful themes and ideas. This is a proper epic superhero movie.
Final Score: 4.5 Stars out of 5
Eevolutions!
They won Best Poké Possy in the journeyman devision (performance prize).
Instagram handles:
EEVEE @a_gastaldini
VAPOREON @timthemathgeek
JOLTEON @molamolacosplay @molamola19 @potassiumola
FLAREON @shabnambahramifarid
ESPEON @rts_guy
UMBREON @ujjiocosplay @ujjio
LEAFEON @faedye_
GLACEON @jessjacks11
SYLVEON @dotnpolka
Signing – Assassins! Accidental Matchmakers
*UPDATE: The signing has been POSTPONED until further notice.*
*UPDATE: The signing has been rescheduled to Sunday February 19th*
Hello Readers,
Have you wanted to get a copy of Assassins! Accidental Matchmakers, but were waiting so you could get it signed? This is your chance.
We might have some extra goodies for those that show up.
Hope to see you there!
Éric and Jen
Motivation
Hello Readers,
I have plans. Lots of plans. So many plans!
Unfortunately, due to health and fatigue, I have very little motivation.
That should change. I have a doctor’s appointment next week and the weather is changing.
Hopefully I’ll get to those many plans.
Speaking of plans, I was thinking of recording me reading the serial story and posting it with the story. Is that something people would like?
Anyway, I should go do something.
Stay safe and be kind,
Éric