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Disclaimer (2024)
Disappointing
Writing this at the episode V mark. So far I am trying to figure what exactly Catherine did wrong to warrant what was done to her by the Brigstocke's. She had an affair with a younger man then fell asleep on the beach. So what? The Brigstockes are horrible odious people, yes they lost a son but it doesn't excuse their behaviour. I hope Mr Brigstockes get runs over by a bus!
I was glad that Nicholas died, he was a horrible character and got the ending he deserved imo.
I will probably watch the final 2 episodes but it isn't the most riveting of shows. People have moaned about sex scenes but I found these highly exotic and not remotely gratuitous, would have loved to have been Jonathan!
Burden of Proof (2023)
Obsessed brother who is set on destroying his parents.
Whilst the events surrounding Jennifer's disappearance and strange and intriguing the main thing I took away from watching this is the awful way Margie was treated both by the police and Stephen, her own son.
The officers in the 2006-2009 investigation were disrespectful, obnoxious, accusatory and borderline abusive. The way the spoke to Margie was appalling and downright out of line, they should be ashamed.
As for Stephen he was nothing but mentally abusive towards Margie. He was so obsessed with the notion that his father murdered Jennifer and that Margie was complicit in covering it up that he veered of the path of justice to that of pure vengence, he just wanted his mother to pay whatever the cost. In my view he was cruel and abusive to his mother. He dangled promises of reconciliation and the prospect of allowing Margie a relationship with his daughters like a carrot. She could have these things but only if she (Margie) told him (Stephen) what he wanted to hear regardless (in my opinion) of what was true.
Margie was nothing but consistent in her denial of involvement or that of Ron's involvement and yet Stephen, so blinded by his obsession, was determined to break her down and get her to confess. He comes out of this badly, very badly. He ruined his relationship with Margie and denied her and his daughters any kind of relationship. He doesn't deserve forgiveness for his treatment and abuse of Margie. Shame on him and respect to Margie for somehow remaining decent and dignified through out.
From (2022)
Worth watching
So firstly let me say I haven't watched to whole series yet, I'm on episode 6, but I am really enjoying the series. It's a compelling story, pretty freaky, sometimes gory but well acted by all. I don't see why people wouldn't like it, but obviously everyone is different. Give it a go.
Elvis (2022)
Austin Butler is perfection.
I, personally, loved this film and have seen it twice already. What is important to realise before watching this, is that it's not beautifully depicted in chronological order. It jumps about, melding past with the present and future. It takes patience but is worth investing in the staying power.
My second viewing was easier than the first, which I found hard going up until the 68 comeback point, but I didn't suffer this the second time around.
Austin Butler is phenomenal as Elvis, he has the voice and mannerisms down perfectly, he also captures the joy Elvis felt performing but also the tortured soul he becomes through Parker's abuse and mistreatment. For me this film highlights the absolute power Parker had over Elvis and the abuse he levelled at Elvis. I was left emotionally shattered.
This film will not be to everyone's taste and I think being an Elvis fan will help, people with not much interest in him will struggle.
I hope Butler gets an Oscar, he utterly deserves it for his intelligent, emotional, commanding and mesmerising performance. I can't praise his acting or singing enough.