grasswhisperer Reviews

The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey (2022)

One of the best series I have seen in a long. long time.

[9/10 · 9 April 2022]

The usual great acting one expects from Jackson, but, also some serious work by. Dominique Fishback who plays Robyn. The rest of the cast were also,, awesome. I recommend this to anyone who wishes to see a good story;.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: People vs. Richard Wheatley (2021) Season 23, Episode 9

L & W: SVU

[1/10 · 11 December 2021]

After watching almost all of the episodes of all of the permutations of L & O, I have now decided that I am done with it. IMO, this season (and last one, too) feels like the show has "jumped the shark". Bringing Meloni (Stabler) back has made this show almost unwatchable. It's time, IMO, to shut it all down. I am sure Hargitay has made plenty of money and will survive without it. The storylines, the writing, and, even, the acting has gone stale. On top of that, I can't believe they are bringing back the original show. That seems so wrong though we are seeing it more and more often. I don't watch those shows and I am leaving these, too. All these revivals are an insult to all of us.

Life in Pieces (2015–2019)

Arrghhh

[3/10 · 31 July 2021]

Shows like this are why I never watch sitcoms. Such a good cast. What a shame!

The Repair Shop (2017– )

What a great show

[10/10 · 27 August 2020]

I came across this and I am so enjoying it. To not only see what the artisans are able to achieve but to, also, learn a bit of the history and to see the joy shown by the owners of the repaired objects makes me so delighted. I am not a big fan of reality shows but this is unique and so enjoyable. IMO, people should take the time for an episode or two and I think they will be hooked by what they see and those who accomplish so much with the skills they have acquired.

Madame (I) (2017)

Yawn

[1/10 · 8 August 2020]

They say this is a comedy but there is nothing amusing about it. It's boring and nothing more. I had such hopes. Just don't waste your time.

Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi (2020– )

Absolutely fascinating

[9/10 · 20 June 2020]

I didn't know what to expect when I first started watching this series, but I have found each episode to be interesting, informative, and enlightening. It's above so many shows, whether cooking shows or those where people have gone around the world sampling different cultures, maybe because it is what is here-the melting pot of the world. I don't know if I expected to become so engrossed in what I was learning. It's not only the food but the histories of those who came to this country. I am so enjoying this series. I hope there will be another season.

Military Wives (2019)

Loved it

[8/10 · 23 May 2020]

What a sweet film with an uplifting story at a time when we need it. It was just what I wanted to see while sitting out the pandemic and lifted my spirit. Sweet, funny, peaceful, and loving.

Run (I) (2020)

AARRGGHH

[3/10 · 13 April 2020]

I was looking forward to this because of Merritt Wever but I couldn't make it past the first half of the episode. I am so disappointed. I hope she gets another lead role at some point because I think she does good work.

Agent of Influence (2002 TV Movie)

This is bad

[1/10 · 6 April 2020]

This is a lousy film. It has to be the writing along with much of the acting. Seriously, Christopher Plummer is a good actor but even he can't lift this film. The actor who plays the woman agent is unbelievable. She overacts trying to create drama. What a waste of time.

55 Steps (2017)

Awesome

[9/10 · 6 March 2020]

What an engrossing movie! That casting was superb with HBC and Hil]ary Swank and Jeffrey Tambor. This film drew me in from the get goand I ended it with tears. That is rare for me. I am so, so glad that I found it.

Call the Midwife (2012– )

I love this series.

[10/10 · 20 January 2020]

I feel, at this point, that old friends have come to visit each season and I love this series. It has a wonderful cast. I miss those who have left to go onto other projects. I particularly miss Pam Ferris and Miranda Hart (?) who played "Chummy" Noakes. I have watched every episode so far and will continue for as long as they see fit to keep producing them. The stories seem familiar and like they could be your neighbors and friends. Thanks to those who created this series and continue to give us new episodes.

Medical Police (2020)

This is a comedy?

[1/10 · 11 January 2020]

I didn't make it through the first 5 minutes before opting out. I don't know who is responsible for this but they should (IMO) be fired.

Bombshell (I) (2019)

Sigh

[5/10 · 22 December 2019]

I only gave it a 5 because I wasn't much impressed by either the acting (from some talented people)-it felt almost phoned in as if they were in a rush to get this film "into the can" or the writing. I have never watched Fox and so I don't know ho w true to character Theron's portrayal was of Kelly but I did see an interview of her in which she said she had to lower her voice to sound more like Kelly. IMO, she shouldn't have done that. It was distracting. All in all, I left in the middle. I saw "The Loudest Voice" and I lost interest in this film quickly. I didn't feel it added anything new to what I was already aware of and Ailes' behavior was so disgusting I saw no reason to subject myself to more. Actually, I thought "The Loudest Voice" told this story better.

I am not a right wing donnie supporter as apparently so many reviewing this are so take this for what you want.

The Good Doctor: Friends and Family (2019) Season 3, Episode 10

10 stars

[10/10 · 3 December 2019]

I really like this show, but this episode really grabbed me. I got very teary and that is not something that happens often. Freddie Highmore plays this character in an amazing way as if he spent hours studying those who are autistic. I hope this show has some staying power with those who make the decisions on what should stay and what is cancelled.

The Girl in the Spider's Web (2018)

I hate remakes

[4/10 · 2 November 2019]

I loved the original series of these films with Noomi Rapace and I really hate remakes (come on people, if you haven't got something original sit this one out) . Clair Foy did an adequate job but she seemed an odd choice to me. She's a good actress but I didn't feel like she had the needed gravitas for this role. I found it less then believable.

Perfect Harmony (2019–2020)

It's okay

[7/10 · 8 October 2019]

I, generally, don't like sitcoms but this one is okay. I like the actors who play the main characters so that helps. Watch it and see what you think.

Beat Bobby Flay (2013– )

Only created, IMO, to play to Flay's ego

[3/10 · 4 October 2019]

I am nor impressed with this series. I feel like it was created to play to Flay's ego. I am not sure he is all that good of a cook. If you watched Iron Chef, you saw he lost to other chefs as much as he won. I don't know why I started watching this.

Spin the Wheel (2019)

The best rating I could give

[2/10 · 25 August 2019]

I thought this was lame. Dax Shepard looks like he is bored to be there, at least half the time. Look at his eyes. They are blank. I didn't know about "The Wall" before seeing this but now I have and Chris Hardwick is the total opposite of Shepard. If they want to keep this show going (because they need the money-right?), they need a different host as Shepard totally bombed. I love game shows but I doubt I would come back for another season.

Family Food Fight (2019)

Better Then Valerie Bertinelli's show.

[7/10 · 17 August 2019]

I like this show better then the one from the Food Network. At least we don't hear "Isn't this Fun?"

The Last Czars (2019)

Really-graphic sex?

[3/10 · 13 August 2019]

I was hoping this would be interesting but it is not. And, to boot, was it necessary to include thenudity and graphic sex scenes if this is supposed to be historical? Talk about including stuff for the titillation! How about just telling the accurate story?

Four Weddings and a Funeral (2019)

Sigh

[6/10 · 1 August 2019]

Six stars is the best I can give this and it's a stretch. They are billing this as based on the film "Four Weddings and a Funeral" but I don't see the connection at all unless you count the brief appearance of Andie MacDowell. I think this series was made for those in the late teens and early 20's. Definitely summer fare. And still more then 2 months until premiere time for the fall. Sigh

Manifest (2018–2023)

Interesting idea but......

[4/10 · 26 June 2019]

I started watcging because I thought it was an interesting concept but it is losing me fast. Some seriously bad acting. I used to think that the studios needed to give other actors a chance instead of always casting the same people over and over, but I am not so sure any more. I am omly on the thrid episode and I am getting ready to bail. I have given it a generous 4. That may be too generous.

Grand Hotel (2019)

Bad soap opera

[2/10 · 18 June 2019]

In Florida. Just another one of those lightweight summer series. I don't plan on wasting any more time.

Project Runway (2004– )

Done

[1/10 · 14 June 2019]

I am so done with Project Runway. I am thrilled for Sebastion that he won but that is not enough. Heidi was annoying but this new host is so far beyond that-annoying plus. I liked Christian but I miss Tim. I have had it and will no longer waste my time and my life with this nonsense.

Blood & Treasure (2019–2022)

Not Indiana Jones

[4/10 · 12 June 2019]

Not Indiana Jones-more like National Treasure with lesser actors. National Treasure was hopeless but this is worse. Save your time.