briancbrand Reviews

Euphoria: You Who Cannot See, Think of Those Who Can (2022) Season 2, Episode 4

They are losing me at this point.

[4/10 · 26 May 2022]

I really love this show, but this episode is just off the charts non-realistic and way too dreamy for me. It's a sesame street "one of these things just doesn't belong here" vibe for me. This is the turning point where storylines are almost believable. Henry Winkler would even say this is the "Jump the Shark" episode where too much too fast impacts the credibility of the series. I'll keep watching because I'm pretty much hooked on the amazing acting, namely Eric, Hunter and Sidney in this episode, but I'm on the bubble of quickly losing interest.

The Hustler (2021)

Craig is great and the show is entertaining

[10/10 · 15 January 2021]

Let me start by admitting that I am a huge Craig Ferguson fan. I used to say that Letterman was the king of late-night, but that was until Craig came along. Although Craig's not the sole reason I like this show, I can't think of anyone else who could pull this show off in such an entertaining way. Its a great premise for a show... brings back memories of To Tell the Truth. I love the set, the way Craig roams the stage and plants ideas, and the fact that the Hustler knows the answers and picks who leaves the early rounds. Well done in my opinion and I hope it gets renewed!

Frozen II (2019)

So I feel like I have seen this movie before...

[6/10 · 27 November 2019]

Did anyone else see "The Fifth Element" with Bruce Willis and Milla Jovovich? I liked Frozen II for sure, but thought it wasn't a coincidence in the similarities. Earth, Air, Fire, Water... One of the writers must be a fan of this movie!

Snowfall: Other Lives (2019) Season 3, Episode 10

I'm stunned... by the negative reviews

[10/10 · 27 September 2019]

I'm frankly stunned. Stunned by the rash of negative reviews!

Many of you who didn't like this episode were looking for quick answers to the obvious questions like what happened to Mel, who found Franklin, and how did he survive. This episode wasn't intended to provide those answers. Instead we were given spider web of connections and back stories that gave us so much more about how Franklin has become the monster he is today. Maybe we will find out more about his shooting and the aftermath next season, or maybe we won't.

I certainly can't blame anyone for being unfulfilled. I ask you to consider and appreciate what the episode tells us, rather than focus on what it leaves out. That is what the writers intended.

Snowfall is an excellent series. Brilliant acting, superb writing, fact-filled story line, and some of the best camera work on television. I'll can't wait for season 4!