Necrotongue

The episode seemed quite restrained compared to the rest of this season so far. It was pretty bland and just lacked that spark on the company side and, to my disappointment, even on the family level. Up until now, the show was getting better with each episode, but now there's this sudden dip, so I'm not sure what to expect. / Lesson learned: Want to experience panic? Try the Panic Room.

The Hungarian team-building was a treat. I had always thought that the purpose of team-building was to motivate people to work together but today I realized I couldn't have been more wrong. Well, as I gathered from this episode, even between your thirties and forties, it's not too late to experience trauma that might lead to bed-wetting. Quite an interesting experience. / Lesson learned: If you don't have the guts, steer clear of Europe.

While the family dynamics of the Roy family weren't entirely sidelined, this time they mainly served as a backdrop to the events at Waystar. And even though I'm more of a fan of the show's toxic family relationships, the focus on corporate practices didn't disappoint either. It's quite remarkable how the creators managed to keep me engaged for twelve episodes in a show where I don't particularly like anyone. Well, except for Siobhan. / Lesson learned: Watch out for outsiders.

The first episode picked up right where the previous season left off, and I couldn't be happier to dive back into the cesspool of family dynamics. Watching this show often brings to mind various unpleasant smells: overripe fruit, rotting vegetables, decaying onions, and one of the worst smells of the countryside - putrid potatoes. Yet, despite these almost horrifying impressions (or perhaps because of them), I'm genuinely thrilled with the creators' approach. Few can inundate me with such an excess of disgust and still evoke a positive reaction. / Lesson learned: Even after death, watch your penis.

I hated Joseph Gordon-Levitt's character in Killshot, but my feelings were completely different this time around. The story maintained a steady pace throughout, with no dull moments. Only the ending seemed to skip over logic a bit - if someone writes down everything important in a notebook and everyone knows about it, wouldn't just taking a look lead to some 'reasonable doubts,' right? However, I definitely don't plan on complaining because even after all these years, the film still seemed intriguing to me. It wasn't an action-packed frenzy, but I had a good time, sticking with my original rating. / Lesson learned: When nothing is expected of you, you can only surprise everyone.

Today, I had to find out why I had only given this film three stars in the past, especially with such a solid cast. Now I know. The film kicked off decently, and the fact that a Scottish/Irish actor was playing a Native American didn't bother me at all. What did bother me was the script, which after a promising start, began to feel somewhat lackluster. There were moments when I found myself slightly bored, and on top of that, Joseph Gordon-Levitt's constant yelling got annoying. I wouldn't have minded the lack of an original plot if it had delivered some good old-fashioned action with a noir atmosphere (as the film's opening promised). However, everything I liked seemed to fizzle out gradually. / Lesson learned: Watch out for the blackbird: he may like to sing, but he's a damn thief. Gardeners will surely agree with me.

Even though this wasn't my first time seeing the film, I let myself be surprised once again. When Americans make a movie about the disabled, I usually brace myself for relentless melodrama and a thinly veiled call to collective sympathy. Both tend to grate on my nerves, making me clench my teeth. But that wasn't the case here. Instead of a tearjerker that would have me scratching out my eyes, the creators delivered a refreshingly civil film filled with subtle humor. Despite its essentially serious subject matter, it left me in a good mood. / Lesson learned: It's never too late. Until it is.

After years, I decided to give Stolen another go, just to see if I had been too harsh. Turns out, I wasn't. Considering the creative mess this film is, it barely scraped by with my one-star rating simply because I was too lazy to bother changing it. Sure, it was action-packed to the brim, but a script devoid of basic logic can turn even an action movie into a snoozefest. Another issue was the main "hero"; a noble thief with a poignant life story and a great personality - I just couldn't root for someone like that, even when his suffering is deepened by the fact that his transsexual daughter gets kidnapped. / Lesson learned: Is the Terminator threatening you? Call Robocop.

A crazy collection of short stories of significantly varying quality. Some tales teetered on the edge of trash, while others were quite enjoyable - I had a good time with Homeschooled, Truth or Dare, Happy Birthday, Victory's Glory, and Beezel. Even the opening story wasn't bad. I don't think there was anything shocking about the movie, but I enjoyed it overall. The only story that didn't sit well with me was the one with Chris Pratt and Anna Faris. / Lesson learned: Set boundaries for every activity, and stick to them. 3*+

A pure action flick with a straightforward plot, and since the creators didn't try to make it into something it's not, it served its purpose. Viewers can switch off, relax, and watch the settling of Colombian scores on American soil, where logic often takes a back seat and some of the effects are a bit over the top. But that's okay; if you're a fan of the action genre, you'll still get a kick out of it despite its flaws. If action isn't your thing, then it's probably best to pass. For me, the film did the trick. / Lesson learned: Watch out for women with cute names. They can be deceiving.