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Rather toned down compared to the comic book but, in terms of TV shows, this is still way better than what we’re used to. Season 2 is more serious, fatal and menacing… which is fine, but at the expense of humor. In the end, only the useless Deep and his sect remain. Homelander has lots of flashbacks. Starr is excellent. If it weren’t for a few complete lapses in logic, I would give it the highest marks.

The Mythraists turned out to be a weird hybrid in the end. The Scotts give it a great visual for and promise a lot. They make the viewer ask lots of questions, which they don’t answer, but in the last episode they play an all too familiar tune. The wolves have great moments, but they are occasionally so unbelievably stupid that it hurts. And any attempt to show emotional anguish in androids in bound to seem weird. But the acting is outstanding, apart from Fimmel, who is identical in every role he plays.

An unexpected but very well-executed continuation of Sorrentino’s look at the Church. It’s no longer so tightly wound, but it still offers interesting topics for scrutiny. The Church is heading towards conflict with Islam, Malkovich’s ambiguous pope and Lenny’s unexpected return are great for building the tension and raise many questions, to which only Sorrentino and God know the answers…maybe. Will there be another season? Cameos by Marylin Manson and Sharon Stone.

Too much avoidance of the stupid-people factor. They talk about manipulation and algorithms in the hands of greedy corporations, but they forget people's lack of desire to educate themselves about these things and fight against the habit of clicking on the same things again and again. If we educated ourselves, rather than just surfing for fun and shopping, the internet would remain a center for education. But we behave like children who want everything right now and always just for a while. Children who have an opinion on everything and feel the need to spout it to the world instead of doing something with meaning…and now if you'll excuse me, I’m going to go plant a tree. :-D

The technical aspect is considerably weaker than that of Favreau's rival fairytale version, but the more mature approach is welcome. Severed heads and emotions can be wrung out by the gallon.

Tedious, self-aware/feminist hogwash mixed with a nice kids’ detective storyline that's slightly reminiscent of Harry Potter. Enola Holmes is blessed with a pleasant cast, but unfortunately the directing makes it difficult to find your bearings in the plot, occasionally leading the viewer up blind alleys where they run up against a brick wall, wondering if they missed something. Otherwise, it's a tasty TV snack whose most interesting aspect is Cavil’s Sherlock.

The strong imagery celebrating the beauty of life, symbolized by the unspoiled countryside surrounding the Austrian village of Radegund, contrasts with the homey yet stark walls of Tegel prison. The inconceivable choice that one farmer made to not bow to the authority of the state costs him his friends, his status and, in the end, his freedom and life. Malick exploits his style to the fullest, which, thanks to the slow or even dragging depiction of time, gives the wait for the execution a mark of realism. Diehl is precise and minimalist, and his conviction is surprisingly quiet. The well is dry. Let’s hope it rains soon.

Antonio Campos made a western-flavored, Deep South “fuck-up" thriller about the bad things that happen to bad people... and to Tom Holland. McCarthy’s poetic style is slightly undermined by the cynical narrator, who makes astute comments on the outcome of some of the situations, adding details necessary for understanding the humorous charm of the portrait as a whole. Pattinson really savors his role as an ingratiating, oversexed preacher and Jason Clarke was surprising as a porn photographer, but Holland was unusually less prominent, even though he has to deal with the biggest shitstorms and his moral dilemmas are probably the most convincing. Certainly one of the surprises of the year. Spider-Man vs. The Winter Soldier 2:0.

A great line with Cartman's girlfriend. There is no shortage of anti-White racism and good old-fashioned discrimination. And sex with a co-worker makes everyone want to puke.

An outstanding conversational drama with a fantastic cast. Light on its feet, funny and touching. The popes are both nice people and, thanks to the excellently written dialogue, you get an exact idea of both of their viewpoints. The scenes with Anthony Hopkins having a Fanta and a pizza inside the Sistine Chapel and he and Pryce watching football and drinking beer are priceless. An unbelievably humane and positive movie.