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The Dry (2020)
A step in the right direction for Aussie cinema
As an Aussie I tend to avoid Aussie movies altogether because they come across cringey and half-baked. From the negative reviews of 'The Dry' you'd assume the same thing. I was pleasantly proven wrong. 'The Dry' had me hooked on yes a somewhat predictable plot but the acting, cinematography and score all surpassed my expectations of what this would be. To all those saying Eric Bana was dry, I have no clue how this was observed. His character has faced devastating loss and shock and he is supposed to show melodramatic emotion... This is another great thriller, obviously not in the ranks of the Hollywood greats but definitely a step in the right direction.
I also feel that it does help to be an Aussie when watching.
A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote (2020)
Brilliant Reenactment, non-partisan not so much
This is a beautiful reenactment of one of the most brilliant shows ever to grace TV. To see the cast back together although not complete was heartwarming. However, the entire production tripped itself up in a key element of this reunion. Near the beginning Rob Lowe and Allison Janney inform the audience that this is created in the spirit of the organisation 'When we all Vote,' apparently a non-partisan org. This couldn't be more partisan if it tried. From the attempts to present subtle democratic messages about 'Orangemanbad' to the use of celebrity more or less infomercials, it makes me cringe to see a show that used to be about a reasonable and fair democratic administration try to promote the rubbish the democrats have become today. Could have and should have been a lot better but I guess we live in an age where Hollywood can't seperate itself from the far-left.
Action Man: The Movie (2005)
If you've come to watch a action man movie you get what you want
I used to have this on replay when i was a kid. Couldn't get enough. Looking back now I've come to appreciate this for what it is: a cheesy but cool kids action movie that might not hold up with todays animation but is still good nevertheless.
Warning: serious nostalgia kick of early to mid 2000s animation