Fast X (2023): Movie Review

                                                                                           

Jim's Review

Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his crew are all back facing a new threat who plans to undermine and break up the family

Dante Reyes (Jason Mamoa) has a issue with Dom and his team and set up to destroy them at any cost.

In this latest challenge Dom Toretto seems out of sorts and out classed by his opponent at every turn, which at some point got really annoying. 

Even the new characters Tess (Brie Larson) were very intense in focused in their actions, Jakob Toretto (Jon Cena) were funny, dramatic and then very sad and newcomer Aimes (Alan Ritchson) was cool and very diabolical in his role.

Yet the rest of the team acted very confused throughout the film included Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham) role seemed diminished

Cipher (Charlize Theron) was the only bright spot who returned to have a epic fight with Letty Ortiz (Michelle Rodriguez)

The climatic end will have you wanting more and yet little confused and the sage continues and Dom Toretto must decide when enough is enough and end the Fast and the Furious with a bang and not a bust

6 out of 10 stars

Additional comments:

It has been fun at watch the Fast and the Furious evolve over the years the tragic death of Paul Walker was very sad yet the franchise played tribute to him in a very tasteful way from the movie to a powerful song.

About film

Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto and his family have outsmarted and outdriven every foe in their path. Now, they must confront the most lethal opponent they've ever faced. Fueled by revenge, a terrifying threat emerges from the shadows of the past to shatter Dom's world and destroy everything -- and everyone -- he loves.

Pan- dex-i-con> How the Language of the Pandemic Defined Our New Cultural Reality: Book Review

                                                                                          

                                                                            Jim's Review

                                                      Wayne Grady provides the intense play by play as to the beginnings of the pandemic and near end and everything in the middle that happened

  Politics, drama and denials were everywhere as humanity faced its biggest test and failed! (my opinion)

  Reading through it brought back memories as they happened yesterday from March 2020 when everything and everyone went into lock down for many months. It wasn't until January 2021 when vaccines had been created but it was to late too many had died all over the world

We had new strains and more problems that caused more confusion for us staying home and to other travelling or those with family in long term care facilities.

 In the end we did learn some lessons but at what cost? 

                                                                                  10 out of 10 stars

                                                                               About book

Did you keep a list of the words coined by Covid? Wayne Grady did! They're deftly woven into a journal/timeline, taking us through two years of surrealism and limbo.—Margaret Atwood

This exploration of the many new terms of the Covid-19 pandemic provides insight into the ways an ever-evolving vocabulary helped us cope with our anxiety and adapt to a new reality

When the pandemic struck in early 2020, Wayne Grady started collecting the words and phrases that arose from our shared global experience. Some, such as "uptick" and "pivot," had existed before but now took on new meaning, and others, such as "covidivorce," "quarantini," "covexit," and "shecession," appeared for the first time, their meaning instantly clear. Through this new vocabulary, we became more able to adapt to change, to domesticate it in a sense, and to reduce our fears.

Moving from the very beginning of the pandemic (the "Before Times") and our early response to it through the peaks and troughs of the various waves in countries throughout the world, and ending with a contemplation of what the "After Times" might look like, this book takes us on a journey through the pandemic and illuminates both how this new language has unfolded and how it has changed the way we think about ourselves and each other. learn more

                                                     

Ginny and Georgia Season 2 (2023): Series Review

                                                                                          

Jim's Review

Ginny and Georgia are back with entire new drama happening in both their lives!

Season 2 the life change get more intense for both at Ginny (Antonia Gentry) is have trying to keep her relationship thriving yet they seem to always be failing and Georgia (Brianna Howey) is on the verge of getting married until her another ex- husband shows up Gil Timmins (Aaron Ashmore) who complicates her life even more.

Mayor Paul Randolph (Scott Porter) who is planning to marry Georgia is brought up-to-date in the final climatic episode where mostly everything is revealed 

10 out of 10 stars

About series

Teenage Ginny and her family yearn to put down roots in a picturesque New England town after years on the run.

Look for Jim Season 3 Episode 1 to 4 (2023) featuring Jim Pagiamtzis and Jim Carey

 

Looking for Jim is back for Season 3 featuring Jim Pagiamtzis and Jim Carey who are new adventures of fun and comedy to share with you!

This year we are stepping up to share more insights on our adventures in Toronto 

Season 3 Episode 1

                                                       

Season 3 Episode 2

                                                      

   Season 3 Episode 3

                                                    

Season 3 Episode 4

                                                          

Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 (2023): Movie Review

                                                                                  

Jim's Review

In the first Guardian of the Galazy (2014) Director James Gunn brought together this group of misguided guardians in a powerful story in the Marvel Cinematic Universe which would have an integral arc and impact in future films

Star Lord/ Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) was a child that was kidnapped and raised by the ravengers and started of journey of being a thief and leader of the group.

Gamora (Zoe Saldana) Rocket (voice by Bradly Cooper) Groot (Voiced by Vin Diesel) Drax (Dave Bautista) Nebula ( Karen Gillian) and Mantis (Pom Klementieff) all had some interesting roles and backstories which were explained as the storyline grew and expanded

Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 (2017) the journey continued for the guardians this time going into Peter Quills dad and his unique power in the first film, it brought a low point for the series but was made more important in the Avengers Infinity War (2018)  and Avenger Endgame (2019)

This leads us to the 3rd installment that goes into the backstory of Rocket and how he was created by the High Evolutionary (Chukwudi Iwuji) and his grand view to create a perfect world.

   Director James Gunn wrote this script with Rocket first and Marvel second and it worked masterfully as it brought the closure we needed about Rockets intriguing backstory and how he became and beloved and misunderstood guardian.

    In this installment suffers altering injury from Adam Warlock ( Will Poulter) who a created in the Guardian of the Galaxy (in the end credits) but doesn't make his appearance until Volume 3. His character is important in this film yet for some reason is treat more of after effect and side joke in most of the commentary but make up for it in the climatic end!

      The guardians go on journey to save Rocket and get the necessary information in true guardians fashion.   Stakar Ogord (Sylvester Stallone) make an appearance and in true fashion bring his sensational a-game.  

  I would like to bring a special insight to Master Karja (Nathan Fillion) who brings some amazing comedy to the film mid-way the film and true fashion adds the dose of totally hilarious antics to entire new level. (must watch in my opinion)

     The climatic end will be a truly emotional and satisfying as bow is put on this film that truly makes it a masterful and marvelous end to the Guardians of the Galaxy arc.

    The post credit scenes are really cool and cryptic leading to the interesting future of the Guardians of the Galaxy for future MCU films

 

  This was the last film written and directed by James Gunn and he has gone over to DC to co run it with Peter Safran.

                                                                                     8.5 stars out of 10 

About film

Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill must rally his team to defend the universe and protect one of their own. If the mission is not completely successful, it could possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.

Last Sentinel (2023): Movie Review

                                                                              

Jim's Review

Cpl Cassidy (Kate Boseworth) and 3 crew members face internal and external pressures which brings them all to a breaking point.

The climatic end with affect all of them and the survival of the world in the balance

6 out of 10 stars

About film

In the year 2063, unchecked and rampant climate change has caused temperatures and sea levels to rise catastrophically. Surrounded by an endless ocean thousands of miles from home, four soldiers stand as the last bastion, defending their homeland from an invasion by an enemy they've never seen. Alone and uncertain as to what fate awaits them, the simmering tension amongst the crew escalates when a mysterious boat drifts into range.

Ghosted (2023): Movie Review

                                                                                     

Jim's Review

    Cole (Chris Evans) falls for Sadie (And De Armas) which then leads to a huge surprise for Cole that Sadie is a secret agent!

This leads to mistaken identity and a convoluted  story which has all confused as who is who.

The Russo brothers who have brought many stories to the silver screen from Avengers Infinity War and Avenger Endgame bring the story and action to this plot with a salt and pepper effect and through some great performances make it work.

There are some cool special appearance by Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Ryan Reynolds and Adrien Brodie make the supporting cast a workable part in the film

Sadie Rhodes brings it together in the climatic end with the style and glaze of a powerful action star!

6 out of 10 stars

About film

Salt-of-the-earth Cole falls head over heels for enigmatic Sadie — but then makes the shocking discovery that she’s a secret agent. Before they can decide on a second date, Cole and Sadie are swept away on an international adventure to save the world.