Let’s get this September roundup out of the way so I can move onto October horror stuff. 🙂 Saw some excellent stuff in September (while I had Mubi).
MOVIES WATCHED IN SEPTEMBER (ranked best to worst):
A Woman Under The Influence – 8.5/10
Love At First Sight – 7.5/10
The Cat O’ Nine Tails – 7.5/10
No One Will Save You – 7.5/10
Cryptozoo – 7.5/10
Drive My Car – 7/10
Decision To Leave – 7/10
Vacation Friends 2 – 7/10
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves – 7/10
My Life As A Courgette – 7/10
Living In Oblivion – 6.5/10
M3gan – 6/10
Next Exit – 6.5/10
High Life – 6.5/10
Pleasure – 6/10
Elemental – 6/10
Tár – 6/10
Antichrist – 6.5/10
How To Blow Up A Pipeline – 6/10
How To Get Ahead In Advertising – 6/10
The Monkey King – 4.5/10
Shorts Watched In September:
– Snoopy Presents: One-Of-A-Kind Marcie – Loved this. Huge Peanuts fan so always enjoy anything Peanuts related. I’ve always thought I’m a Charlie Brown (which I am a bit). But, holy shit, I’m Marcie! Could totally relate to her introverted ways in this one. I honestly just want to blend into the crowd. She’s not a character who has ever had much focus before (which she wouldn’t want anyway!). This was fun.
– Carl’s Date – Lovely. Carl is so sweet. Dug is so cute. I hope Carl got laid.
– I Am Groot Season 2 Shorts – These are silly but fun. Wasn’t sure where to stick this as it’s kind of a TV series but also shorts. So I’m sticking this here!
I watch Disney shorts quite a bit, especially all the really old ones. Love them. A few I know I watched recently: Pluto Junior, Merbabies, Tick Tock Tale
BOOKS, TV, MUSIC, MISCELLANEOUS IN SEPTEMBER
TV SHOWS WATCHED
– Ahsoka: S1 E4-7 – Really enjoyed this. Not nearly as good as The Mandalorian but much better than Boba Fett.
– Mr. Mercedes: S1 – YES! Was SO happy to see this pop up on Disney Star as I devour every Stephen King adaptation I can get my hands on & I really liked this series of books. This first season was really good. A shame they changed the finale but can understand why (it’s been a while now but I’m guessing it was maybe after the bombing at the Ariana Grande concert so they avoided that as that’s what happens in the book?).
Took a while to get used to Holly as the actress wasn’t at all what I pictured (and at least 15 years or so too young). But she does an excellent job with her mannerisms. I’m actually in the middle of reading King’s Holly book so it’s been interesting going back & forth between her character in that book & on this show. I still absolutely love her as a character. Brendan Gleeson is great as Bill Hodges. Harry Treadaway & Jharrel Jerome are also very good as Brady & Jarome. Happy with this adaptation & choice of cast.
– Arrested Development: S1 E1-2: Thought I’d check this out finally. Hasn’t grabbed me yet…
BOOKS READ
– Blood Sisters by Jane Corry – Actually hated this. I don’t hate much. I feel “meh” about many things but rarely hate a movie or book. But the main character was just so unlikeable & the story had far too many coincidences and I felt weird with how the sister in the accident was portrayed (and she was really hateful too). And it’s the second book in a row that I’ve read involving a rape. No thanks. Didn’t enjoy! Couldn’t wait to finish this one. – 1/5
Currently reading Holly by Stephen King, which I’m liking a lot. Holly rules. Holly & Marcie from Peanuts! They’re me!
BLOG PLANS FOR THE COMING MONTH
Think I need a break after going movie-watching crazy…
I usually end with music I like from one of the movies I watched. This time I’ll use something from the Mr. Mercedes TV show, as they put good songs in that which really work with the vibe. I like that they used Pet Sematary by The Ramones for the King connection.
Cinema Parrot Disco 