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Shoplifters of the World (2021)
Yes, you can dress like Madonna and love The Smiths
This review is more about the style of the 80s in this movie, from the POV of a '88 grad GenX deeply into the alternative music scene.
Writing this partially in response to a review stating no one dressed like Madonna. Yes, we did dress like Madonna, granted not as closely emulated as in this film. That said, the film itself wasn't great, but the (underdeveloped) characters were fun. Except Cleo. Ugh! The stereotypes were exaggerated but it was nice to see a Robert Smith lookalike because, yes, there were always a few of those dudes roaming the halls in high school, as well.
As for replicating the 80s, it was hit or miss. Cleo's makeup was too contemporary (Instagram model soft, blended eyeshadow? Please.), while others, including the extras, were authentically wearing heavy black eyeliner and frizzed out hair.
Side note - as an Aquanet devotee, that was NOT an 80s style container. We really did carry those in our purses, but they had big white click on lids on a perfectly cylindrical can. That was a modern can of hairspray. Annoying!
I'll admit though, watching for inaccuracies was pretty fun, and along with the soundtrack, the best part of the movie.
Don't (2020)
Gets better with episode 3
I totally get why people would "down vote" this show. It's weird. It's not a typical game show, it's more like a combination of all the prime time game shows, with a subversive twist, plus entertaining narration by - Ryan Reynolds. I don't know if they intended this for a stoner audience but this is the best thing ever. The first two episodes the families didn't seem to get that they're part of the entertainment and not "contestants", and took the games very seriously. Episode 3's family knows what's up and they play along with the silliness. The boxing glove stunt had me LMAO. I'm not going to give it away, so you'll have to check it out. I should also note that it'd be easy to make a drinking game out of this show. LSS If you think prime time game shows are awesome, this one is probably not for you.