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TV Shows - Bull II
TV Shows - Bull II
What I really like is the visual aspect of the whole thing. Yes, it's set in New York, and let's be honest, there are too many movies and series set in New York. Sometimes it feels like there's only New York and the rest of the USA, very exhausting. With Bull, you do see the usual shots of the city, and you often know where they are, but they've actually managed to make it not feel intrusive, and I really like that.
But also, the inserts of social media feeds, their processing, and application are interesting, as well as the processing of data about individual jurors. I believe that this is not too far from the truth, and personally, it already makes me attentive. I mean, the data are all openly accessible, and even based on my posts here, one can certainly determine what extremely unhealthy habits I have regarding watching series. Exciting and frightening at the same time.
I was right about the team, and the dynamics shown here are nicely conveyed in German through the dubbing; they've chosen great voices. The characters themselves are pleasantly diverse, and there's a nice mix between the tech stuff being used and Bull's individual analyses. Conflicts arise at times, but they're always resolved, as it should be.
I also find the trick with the small case at the beginning and then the big case in each episode very pleasant because even though the system quickly becomes familiar, it's still refreshing and different each time.
Yes, I think I'll spend some time with a season or two here. Currently, there are three seasons available on Prime, and for me, that sounds like a very comfortable amount. The gigantic 15 seasons of CSI: Las Vegas were just too much. Hugh Laurie once said, when Dr. House ended with its eighth season, that there wouldn't be a ninth because series are only meant to be so long, and that's okay. I fully agree with him; although series with more seasons certainly have a lot to offer (I'm thinking of Stargate, for example), sometimes it's advisable to finally end a series. Eight seasons seem like a good measure for that, and if there's a good ending, then that's perfectly fine.
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Found some nice records at a pretty good store in Darmstadt! But I think I'm cursed, because this is my third record of Invisible Touch with some minor scratches that my player can't "ignore". On the other hand, it wasn't that expensive, and Land of Confusion is very good!
On the other hand, listening to In the Ghetto made me realize that I might need a new record player. The pressing is quite good, but I noticed that my turntable, which cost 45€ on Amazon and is nothing special, can't cover the full range of sound. Some parts sound a bit scratchy because of this. However, I don't want to spend too much money on it. I like it when things sound a bit "rough and dirty," as it gives the nostalgic feeling a nice boost, especially with older records.
TV Shows - CSI: Las Vegas X
I can now report that I have survived and completed the CSI: Las Vegas rewatch. I haven't watched the two new seasons yet because towards the end, it felt more like an obligation than actual enjoyment. I'll catch up on those when the third season is released.
What can I say? There were highs, there were lows, and in the end, there was even a tear when Nick puts his "solved" sign on his name. I think it's a nice ending because you know what the character will do in the future and feel he's in good hands. Now, one could say that it calls for a spin-off, but I don't think so. Sometimes you just have to let characters, especially such prominent ones like Nick, go.
Classic Hollywood movies have a special charm for me. The acting, the actors, and the craftsmanship are simply from another world. After recently watching Vertigo again, I started looking for more material. I found these in Darmstadt (Shop: Come Back).
What I definitely want to take a closer look at are the old detective movies, where, in a slightly clichéd way, a private detective is hired by a beautiful woman and his life changes abruptly as he gets pulled into a whirlwind of wild events. It's a somewhat distorted idea, but I know that several such films exist, especially in the noir-crime genre. As a child, I watched these kinds of films often, but of course, I didn't note down the actors' names or even the titles because I was simply too fascinated.
Sometimes I wish films would still fascinate me like that today, but they just don't. Movie theaters have become places for mass processing of viewers, lacking charm and spirit. Going to the cinema has lost its sense of adventure for me and has become a triviality, which of course is also due to the films that just don't evoke the same excitement anymore.
Final Season Trailer for Lower Decks (paying homage to Star Trek VI trailer)
