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Thu, 21 May 2026 15:51:25 -0400

Watched: The Island (Acorn TV)

This Scottish drama is set on one of the Hebridean islands and centres on a dysfunctional family with secrets. The head of this family just happens to be the Lord of the Manor whose wife is brutally murder. What unfolds is a fairly slow, meandering story of lies, deceit, and betrayals all of which lead to an obvious conclusion.

That said, the scenery was magnificent. The acting, however, was a tad earnest. Not bad if you have nothing else to watch.

Tue, 19 May 2026 11:29:16 -0400

Watched: Bandits (Netflix)

This English-dubbed Mexican show about a group of desperate friends and frenemies coming together to find lost Spanish treasure, turned out to be a comedy gem. Full of action and fun, this one had me laughing at the group’s antics as they try to outwit the bad guys and get to the treasure first.

All-in-all, a thoroughly enjoyable romp through the Mexican countryside.

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:53:11 -0400

Watched: Remarkably Bright Creatures (Netflix)

Sweet, sad, funny and very poignant, Sally Fields bonds with one smart octopus in a movie that had me smiling from ear to ear one minute, and almost sobbing the next. Remarkably touching.

Fri, 15 May 2026 11:50:58 -0400

Watched: Altered Carbon (Netflix)

Scifi at it’s worst, we’re presented with yet another dreary dystopian, futuristic, ultra-violent show where everyone feels like a video-game character. The A.I. hotel character, Edgar Alan Poe, was the best part and that’s saying something.