My Top 10 Favorite Disney World Rides

   

I'm going to try to do something a little bit different today. We're going to take a break from talking TV, and instead talk about something that is just as exciting and that is Disney. I just returned home from my Disney vacation, and it had me thinking: What are my most favorite rides? There are so many that I love with only a handful that I do not think fondly of, so I made a list of my top ten favorite Disney World rides. This was a fun list to put together, and I really enjoyed stepping out of the TV realm for this one, so I hope you enjoy! I will rank my rides starting at number 10 (the lowest) and move on from there.





10. Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
   
     The PeopleMover is a very special ride to Disney World. It is one of the oldest rides in the Magic Kingdom. While not a thrilling ride or very exciting ride, the attraction takes a fascinating journey through Tomorrowland. It travels through show buildings, Space Mountain, etc. The ride is just a classic Walt Disney attraction. I have been riding it since probably 2006, and it has remained one of the most unique experiences at the Disney World parks. While the ride's audio has changed over the years, the premise has remained the same. The ride is also a perfect way to cool off and relax without wasting some of your day at the park. The ride almost has little to no wait throughout the day, so it's a guarantee that anyone can get on as long as it is not broken down.


9. Dinosaur

   
     This is probably a very unpopular opinion especially to many die-hard super fans of Disney. Many people dislike this ride. I, however, have always enjoyed this attraction. The riders are put on a time machine where they must save an Iguanodon before the dinosaurs go extinct, but things go awry in the midst of this chaos. The ride design system is a classic invention and has been copied by many other theme parks through the years. Also, the ride is terrifying and extremely loud which is very unusual for a Disney ride. I always have to hold my ears at least once every time I have gone on the ride. Dinosaur has been rumored to close for several years now with rumors flying around of an Indiana Jones ride taking its spot, much like the one in Disneyland. I would be very disappointed because the theming of dinosaurs fits so much better in Animal Kingdom than Indiana Jones does.


8. Kilimanjaro Safaris

     Our number eight spot also is set in Animal Kingdom. Kilimanjaro Safaris takes riders through a  jungle trek in a recreated African setting in Harambe. The most special aspect about this ride is that no two rides are the same. Real animals are used in this ride, so it's beautiful to get to see them up close and personal in a habitat that they can give peacefully in. When I rode the ride this year, I was fortunate enough to see baby giraffes playing with gazelles. Where else do you get to see this? In Africa of course, but I can't think of anywhere else. I feel as if this ride encompasses what Animal Kingdom is truly about. Disney wants us to be kind and to reach out and help animals that are endangered, and they do an excellent job conveying this message through this attraction. It truly is a one in a kind theme park attraction that sends a good message to those who experience it.



7. Expedition Everest

     Another Animal Kingdom attraction claims the seventh spot in my top ten Disney World rides. If I am not mistaken I think this is the last Disney ride to not be based off of any previous material, and that was in 2006. You just don't get intellectual property from Disney anymore, unfortunately. On Expedition Everest, a runaway train takes you through Mt. Everest where you come face to face with the Yeti. This ride has always held a special place in my heart because I was lucky enough to see the Yeti animatronic in full effect shortly after the ride opened. Now, the Yeti doesn't work, but the rest of the ride is fantastic. There a drops, stops, twists, and turns. You also travel forwards and backwards, one of the only Disney attractions to do so. Everest is just so intense and fun that you never grow tired of it. I have always considered it the heart of Animal Kingdom.


6. The Haunted Mansion

     Talk about a Disney classic. This opening day attraction takes riders through a haunted mansion that is haunted by 999 happy haunts. The Haunted Mansion is a simple, yet genius Walt Disney creation. It is not the typical haunted house trope used in generic amusement parks; it is much more than that. The ride is iconic and the special effects used are breathtaking especially since they are so old. The Haunted Mansion manages to mix horror with camp and the result is exceptional. This is a ride I always manage to get "stuck" on, but I never mind it because there is always something new I see. On my vacation, I got "stuck" after your doom buggy falls out of the attic and tilts on its back. I thought it would be uncomfortable, but it was suprisingly calming. Walt Disney swung on this masterpiece, and it was a home run.



5. Pirates of the Caribbean

     Like The Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean is a Disney classic. Plain and simple. Pirates of the Caribbean was never meant to be in the Magic Kingdom, but because of popular demand, it was eventually created there. I remember this ride before it went into its major overhaul of adding elements from the movies. Though the ride has seen many changes over the years, it continues to make me giddy every time I ride it. During my last vacation, I almost pissed my pants during the cannonball scene because of one exploding right next to me and drenching me. Not too many rides do that to me. Also, how can you ignore the ride's theme song? I always find myself humming or whistling along to the iconic song to which I can never get it out of my head. Through the years, Pirates of the Caribbean has held up on one of my most beloved Magic Kingdom rides.


4. Avatar Flights of Passage

     One of Disney World's newest rides places at number four on my list. I'm a bit surprised that this new of a ride can even crack my top ten favorite Disney World rides. The attraction really is that beautiful. That is the best word I can describe it as. Beautiful. On the ride, you are connected to a Na'vi where you hop aboard a banshee and fly around Pandora. The ride system is a stereotypical simulator, but it feels so much more than that. The Disney imagineers managed to transform something so plain and overused to something that is so breathtakingly beautiful. I am not a believer in the afterlife, but if I was, I would expect Pandora to be what it looks and feels like. The ride has a way of actually making it feel like you are in the world of Avatar. That is not an easy thing to do. Who knows? Maybe this ride will climb up my list as the years go by!



3. Space Mountain


     We're now going to go back to Magic Kingdom for our second runner-up of our list. Coming in at number three is Space Mountain. God, this ride is phenomenal. If there was a way to ride this ride over and over again, I would do it in a heartbeat. On my last trip, I was fortunate enough to ride Space Mountain with the Villains After Hours overlay that included a villains' audio track and the ride being in total darkness. It was such a one-of-a-kind experience, and I was so glad I got to experience it. The drops are always thrilling, and they always manage to make my stomach tickle. The music while waiting in the queue is also amazing. It is one of the many sounds that I associate with Disney. Space Mountain is a strong attraction that highlights the many pros of a Disney World attraction.


2. Splash Mountain

     Splash Mountain will always be such a special ride to me. I remember the first time I rode it. I'm pretty certain it was in January of 2007, and my mom took me on. We were one of the only ones in line, and it was freezing that night. Luckily, most of the water jets were turned off, so we barely got wet. I will always hold that memory in my heart forever. The ride itself, is phenomenal. The music, show scenes, animatronics, and drops all play their part in the attraction flawlessly. I also always have fun watching people come down the final drop as they get soaked. Its always nice to see families having fun together. I have to ride this ride at least once during my vacation or I get anxious. Though Song of the South is a very controversial film, it paved the way for this attraction to be brought to life and for that, I am forever grateful.




1. Tower of Terror

     By far my favorite ride at Disney World is Tower of Terror. Tower of Terror is Disney magic at its best. The theming is at an all time high with this one. The 1930s hotel atmosphere really takes guests to another time, and the actual attraction, itself is no different. The outside queue always has a dark and eerie feel to it, which is the perfect feeling to have before riding. While waiting for the elevator to arrive, your stomach begins to do somersaults. Every time this happens to me, but it is always worth it in the end. The technology used is extraordinary. The ride vehicle is an elevator that can manage to travel out of the shaft. The pattern of the drops is almost always different. The drops feel like a sort of high one experiences. You always want more and more. I remember a point in my life where I was afraid to ride Tower of Terror, but I'm glad I gave it another chance when I got older because this ride is perfection. Every Disney ride should strive to be like this one in its story, ride experience, and theming. I never see a ride besting Tower of Terror. That is how good it is!


Thank you for reading my Top 10 Favorite Disney World Rides! I hope you enjoyed and have a wonderful rest of your day!
   

Big Little Lies Season 2 Finale Review

    When I first watched Big Little Lies season 1 on my Xfinity account, I was immediately hooked. I fell in love with the all star cast consisting of Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Laura Dern, etc. I was pleased to hear that a season two was planned because of the success of season one. When the second season first premiered, I thought it had potential to be better than season one, but as the season progressed I noticed that wasn't the case. Don't get me wrong. The season wasn't bad by any means, but I thought it was significantly less special than season one. Though this season wasn't near as good as the first season, I thought the finale was pretty decent until I found out that this season is most likely the final season which I find totally bizarre. If that is the case, than I think the finale was actually somewhat weak since it was supposed to complete the whole story. Nonetheless, I thought the five main characters' story arcs came to a nice end for the most part. My thoughts and opinions on each of the five women's storylines are as follows:

     This whole season basically revolved around Celeste and her covering up Perry's death while dealing with her mother-in-law trying to win custody of the twin boys. Meryl Streep acted her ass off on this show, but when has she never? She was so unlikable and so easy to root against; it takes a talented actress to pull that off. Their custody battle ended in the finale with Celeste retaining custody of her sons by showing evidence that Perry abused her and that he could have been influenced by Mary Louise since she blamed him for the death of his brother when they were younger. I was sickened when Mary Louise continuously denied that Perry was an abuser and rapist, and I loved seeing her comeuppance by learning that she was wrong and was most likely going to end up losing custody of Celeste's children. She was such a fascinating character and a great addition to the show, and her interactions with Celeste provided great and memorable moments in the series.

     Madeline's storyline this season was Ed finding out that she had an affair in season one and Madeline trying to reconcile their marriage. The storyline got a little 'meh' after awhile with Madeline's constant trying to win Ed's trust back. If I were Ed, I probably would have left her, but at the end of the day, Ed was the better person and stayed with Madeline and during the finale, Ed asked to renew their wedding vows. I thought this was a great ending to Madeline and Ed's individual storyline. As I mentioned, the constant pandering of Madeline to Ed became a little hard to stomach after awhile, but as the season progressed, you could definitely start to see Madeline care more about others rather than just really caring about herself.

     Jane's storyline this season was sort of intertwined with Celeste's. I loved the relationship that these two had with each other and seeing them come together to try to fight off Mary Louise was really powerful. Perry lived through his mother, and Jane did what she wished she could do with Perry and that is stand up to her abuser. The other part to Jane's story this season was meeting Corey, her love interest for the season. We saw how she never really wanted to let Corey in because I believe she said the only sexual experience she ever had was when Perry raped her, so since then she has been afraid of being with another man. Throughout the season, Corey proved that he was nothing like Perry in that Corey was kind, gentle, and understanding, and Jane saw that. In the finale, she was finally able to defeat "Perry" and move on and begin a real relationship with Corey. I thought her ending was satisfying and very deserving of her character.

     Renata, who probably was my favorite character in the whole series, had a very mixed ending. After her husband's bankruptcy and infidelity, she finally had enough and broke all of his personal belongings out of rage of him being able to keep them and her having to sell all of her things when he was the culprit in this situation. Her iconic lines and sudden outbursts really kept me invested in this season. Her final individual scene is when she is laying in her bed with her daughter. I took it as she really showed anger and aggression to her husband because she loved her daughter so much and that everything she did in her life was to provide for her daughter, but the only thing she needed to show her daughter was love. It didn't matter if she provided tangible objects to her daughter. All she needed was to just love her daughter other in order to provide for her.


     Now Bonnie's storyline really bored me to tears this season to be completely honest. I never felt the messed up relationship between her and her mother. I thought the mother being in the hospital and Bonnie always looking like she was going to cry got old real quick, and I honestly rolled my eyes when another scene took place on my television screen. Though I really wasn't a fan of this arc, I thought it ended on a high note. Bonnie thought about suffocating her mother, and we all thought she was going to when she went over and started to say how much she loved her, but when her father walked back in, it turned out she brought the pillow to her mother so she could sleep next to her. Bonnie finally felt peace with her mother, and I think she wanted to have a few more positive days before she would eventually turn herself in to the police.

     This brings me to my next area of discussion. Like I previously said, I thought that the show was going to be renewed for another season, so at first I liked the ending. I thought the next season would explore the aftermath of the five women's arrests, but I don't think we're getting a season three, so as a result I thought the last scene was really anti-climactic, and I just asked myself, "That's it?" After all of that, that is how the show ends? I think it's actually pretty lazy storytelling, which is very unfortunate because the storylines were for the most part always interesting, and I was always dying to know how the show would end. I should have expected this because this isn't the first time a series finale has disappointed me on HBO this year. *Cough Game of Thrones. I would probably give this season/series finale a 7/10, but barely a 7/10. It's a shame this show is most likely not coming back on because I think it has more stories to tell to its audience.

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My Top 5 Favorite Movies

     I have been trying to think of something TV or movie-related to blog about. I haven't wanted to see any new movies, and I felt like there really wasn't any TV show review that I wanted to express my thoughts and opinions on, so today I have decided to share my top five favorite movies of all time. I initially had trouble coming up with the five best movies that I have seen since there really are so many that I love and rewatch over and over again, but I did finally come up with my five favorites. I feel like these five movies really represent who I am and what I enjoy in my life, so they really mean a lot to me. Without further ado, let's get to the list!


5. Twister - 1996 (starring Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt)

     When you ask me what film I have rewatched over and over again in my childhood, it's Twister. The film tells the story of a divorced couple who are storm chasers, who try to install a new technology in order to help people be saved by tornadoes. I was always so intrigued with the film. It did not have the best plot, but the special effects are ridiculously good. The special effects really taught me how dangerous tornadoes are and how they shouldn't be taken as a joke. You really feel as if you are in the movie experiencing these terrifying storms. This movie had such a huge impact on me that I was always scared if there was a tornado watch around my area. This movie has such underrated scenes such as the tornado scene at the drive-in movie, which would inspire a theme-park attraction called Twister- Ride It Out at Universal Studios Orlando. The attraction was recently removed, and it was such a huge blow to me. I loved the attraction as well, and it tied in with the movie perfectly. This film overall is amazing, despite what critics may say. It isn't a perfect film, but it does include non-stop action and breathtaking special effects.




4. Back to the Future - 1985 (starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd)

     Like Twister, I loved this movie during my childhood. Back to the Future is about a high-school student who mistakenly travels back to the year 1955 where he meets his teenage mother and father while also trying to find a way back to the year 1985. Almost everyday during second grade, I would come home from school, make a hot chocolate and watch Back to the Future. While the time travel terms and sci-fi aspects of the film confused me back then, I really loved the plot of the movie. The movie features that iconic shot of Marty and Doc Brown staring in disbelief as Doc's time machine disappears and travels back in time and that is one of so many great things about this movie. The film is aesthetically pleasing especially during the 50's. The film inspired two more movies to be made, which honestly are way inferior to this movie, but it's okay because this movie will always be great. Back to the Future is such an iconic movie, and I believe it to be the heart of movies from the 80's.





3. A League of Their Own - 1992 (starring Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, and Madonna)

     "There's no crying in baseball." That line is recited everywhere, and even if you have never heard or seen the movie, you have heard of this quote. The film is a story about two sisters in the early 1940s who are scouted to play in the all women's professional baseball league. This is by far my favorite sports' movie. While Remember the Titans is great, A League of Their Own has so much depth and heart from the setting to the character development. I think this is Geena Davis' best film role ever, and I think this is probably Tom Hanks' most underrated one. The characters' struggles really shine through by the actors' portrayals of them. I even think that the ending of this movie is great, and was necessary to bring the story to an end, though a lot of people may disagree with me. I love this movie and will always love it for the rest of my life.

2. Titanic - 1997 (starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio)

     Talk about a film experience that I wish I had seen in theaters. Titanic is about a rich, teenaged girl who meets a poor man on the doomed voyage. Titanic is the most beautiful and heartbreaking movie on this list especially since the movie is based around true events. The chemistry between Jack and Rose presents in what is my opinion the best couple in a movie. They complement each other well and really act the hell out of their respective roles. When the ship is sinking, you really feel like you are going down with the victims of the disaster. I always am tense when I watch this movie. Between the music and acting, Titanic has always amazed me in the way that it told the story. I can never stomach the scene when a lifeboat comes back to find survivors, but most are dead and frozen in the water including a mother holding her baby. That scene has haunted me ever since I first watched the movie. The ending is probably the best and most emotional ending to any movie I have seen, and I have seen so many of them. Titanic remains one for the ages. There is a reason why it was the highest grossing movie for so long...



1. Psycho - 1960 (starring Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh)

     My favorite movie of all time is hands down Psycho. I'm sure many millennials haven't seen this movie or maybe they have seen the unfortunate remake, but they are seriously missing out. The movie is about a woman who steals money from her boss' client where after driving for awhile, she finds herself at the Bates Motel where she meets the eccentric owner of the motel. The movie has what in my opinion the best scene in movie history: the shower scene. It is shocking and very startling especially since it is only in the middle of the movie when it occurs. Honestly, everything about this movie is perfect. From the score to the shocking revelation in the end. The list goes on and on. Every Halloween I watch this movie, and it gets better every time I watch it. The first time I watched Psycho was during my freshman year of high school, and it hooked me immediately. It is definitely one for the books and as time goes on, the movie becomes even more historic.

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Stranger Things 3 Review

     Stranger Things' third season is a much watch. Period. If you haven't even watched the first season yet, then I recommend you start watching. I was down in a way with the second season. It wasn't bad by any means, but it was a big step down from the first season. I can say that this season is right up there in terms of quality with season one. I was invested from the very first episode of season one, and I was invested with the very first episode of this season. The plot is a continuation of season two's plot which I was okay with because I felt season two's ending felt unfinished. Almost every question is answered in season three that was asked in season two. Though there are just a few minor flaws I can pinpoint, this season was overall spectacular.

     This season definitely feels the most 80s about of all three seasons. The music, hairstyles, and movie references are non-stop, but they are never forced. I love the 80s and secretly wish I could have lived in that time era, so this season gives me all the 80s feels. The Starcourt Mall is brilliant addition to the setting of Hawkins. It is fresh and the showdown between the characters and the Mind Flayer made a great battle to occur in it. I also liked how it housed the underground Russian base that had the key to unlock the Upside Down. That whole underground base was also another great addition to the story. It was a lot better than just going to the infamous lab again, which I feel has run its course as a location to the story.

     The actual story for this season was very interesting, and I really liked that Billy was the center point for it considering I felt like the writers gave him zero content that related the main story in the second season. I wish they would have shown his relationship with Max a little more in this season, though. They were never together until their first confrontation when Billy was under the Mind Flayer's control. His backstory was great exposition to his character traits and why he was the way he was. Speaking of Billy, the biggest WTF of this season was Mrs. Wheeler's "almost affair" with him. It was just so uncomfortable to watch, but I'm glad that she chose not to cheat on her husband. That was the only storyline she got this season and to be honest it was probably her longest one considering she has never been part of the main story, ever. I'm just saying.

     I thought the new addition of Robin as a character was pretty good. She had great banter with Steve. I thought they were going to get together at the end, but then she told us she wasn't into men, so that wasn't in the realm of possibilities. Speaking of Steve, I am glad that he really as turned into a likable, good guy. He went from the school jock/bully to the lovable comic relief of the show. I cannot wait to see what the two of these characters will bring to us next season.

     Eleven has really come into her own this season as well. She really is embracing the 80s and her vocabulary has become more distinguished ever since she has been able to really interact with people. As always, she is badass. She is the perfect match for the Mind Flayer, splitting its head into two and breaking his hands. She's a great match until she is stabbed by one of its claws. I'm pretty sure her leg wound with part of the Mind Flayer's arm took away her powers and gave it to the Mind Flayer. I didn't even notice it get stronger, but I don't think it mattered. The writers wanted to strip her of her powers as a plotline for the fourth season. I thought we were going to get an appearance from Eleven's sister this season, but I was wrong. I am sure we'll see her again next season. I also liked Eleven's relationship with Mike this season. It was one of the character highlights that shows that these kids are turning into young adults, and I think the writers did a great job of showcasing that to the audience.


     The ending to the season was very sad. I thought the death of Billy was upsetting since he actually did something heroic in saving Eleven and telling his sister he was sorry before his death. Also, Joyce's dilemma of destroying the machine with Hopper being in the crosshairs was emotional. This was great acting by Winona Ryder and David Harbour. I was actually shocked when I saw that Hopper was going to die, but alas they cannot find his body and they assume he dies. I don't think he died as I think he was captured by the Russians. In the post-credits scene, the Russians mention an American, but he is not seen. I believe that it is definitely him, which I am happy about, but kind of also upset about. I really wanted the show to have the balls to kill off a major character, but they probably didn't. It would have been a perfect ending for his character since we hear his letter that he wrote to Eleven and Mike. It was a perfect close to his character, but I think it's kind of ruined now a bit. I don't know. We'll have to see what happens next season.

     Some other scenes I liked is when Suzie finally answered Dustin so she could give him the code to access the keys to destroy the machine. I thought it was hysterical how she made him sing to her. Dustin never even has to try to get me to laugh. Another scene I liked was when Eleven threw the car at the Russians who were going after Steve and Dustin and all of them. I thought it was so satisfying. The last scene I really enjoyed was when it was revealed that Billy and his friend Heather had turned many more of the Hawkins residents into hosts for the Mind Flayer with the song "We''ll Meet Again" playing in the background. The song was hauntingly amazing, and it went perfectly with the scene. Again, the score to this season was exceptional.

     My biggest gripe with this season was Will's character. I thought he had no content this season other to "feel" when the Mind Flayer was near even though the other characters probably would have noticed without Will's help. I get it, though. After two seasons of the show really being about him, I guess it was inevitable that he was going to get a break from being the center of attention, but I wish he would have been given something to do rather than just feeling the back of his neck a thousand times. The only time it was really about him was when he was realized that he and his friends were getting older and growing out of their games that they used to play, but that only lasted like twenty minutes or so. I'm sure season four will feature him a bit more prominently, but you probably could have taken him out of this season entirely, and we still would have had the same finished product. This was really my only problem with the season which speaks volumes to how great of a viewing experience this was for me.

     Stranger Things 3 reminds me why I love this show so much. It has horror, comedy, sci-fi, everything I love! I really cannot wait for the fourth season to come out. The show hasn't been renewed yet, but it probably will soon since it hasn't left Twitter's trending page ever since it came out. It will be interesting to see when or if these characters come back together since Will, Joyce, Jonathan, and Eleven have moved out of Hawkins. Overall I am going to give Stranger Things 3 an 8.5/10. Definitely check it out. It is so much better than season two and up there with season one in regards to quality and iconic scenes.

   

Child's Play (2019) Review

     I don't believe that I have been to two movies in one week before. I think it is because a movie really has to have my attention for me to go see it. This week I went to see Toy Story 4 and the 2019 "remake" of Child's Play. I went into the film with moderate expectations. Mostly because I knew the film is not intended to be taken too seriously, but at the same time I had heard decent things about it with many saying it was one of the best films in the Child's Play franchise. I honestly have very good things to say about this film. It knows what it's supposed to do and that is to entertain. The movie obviously isn't perfect by any means, but what horror films are perfect? Maybe the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre or Nightmare on Elm Street or even the first Scream are exceptions. Let's get to my thoughts on the film.


     I actually did not mind the new Chucky doll design. I thought it was scary enough. I mean it's no original Chucky doll, but I can appreciate the new look. Mark Hamill does an amazing job as playing Chucky's voice. I had actually forgotten that he was the voice until towards the end of the film. Chucky's backstory into becoming a violent doll was in my opinion a pretty good spin on the original doll becoming possessed by a serial killer. The times have changed, so the writers used technology as the "possession." The Buddi dolls are supposed to be a form of advanced technology that can activate the tech cloud and adjust the temperature in the room and other things in that nature, which was great foreshadowing by the way. I believed that the film revealed these things to the audience in a smart way where it wasn't forced down our throats, so bravo to them.

     Contrary to the original 1988 version, Karen, is not as present in this film. Yes, she is the deuteragonist, but in the original movie, I would have considered her to be the protagonist. I liked Aubrey Plaza in this. She is very deadpan in her personality, so I wasn't shocked to see that most of her content in this movie was deadpan as well. I was shocked to learn that she doesn't even know or believe that Chucky is evil until the end of the movie. Now, we can talk about Andy. Andy really takes charge in this movie unlike in the original. The movie highlights Andy's personality, feelings, and reactions more than the original Andy did. I think it is because this Andy is older rather than the other Andy. The actor did a phenomenal job in what he was given. I hope to see him in other films!

     I was really surprised to learn how gory the movie was. The creepy hotel repair men's death caused me to wince. I usually never look away at gory things, but Chucky stabs him in the penis and then is sliced in half with a saw. Also, Karen's boyfriend's death was disturbing as well when Chucky causes him to fall off the ladder and you see one of his leg bones come tearing out of his skin. So brutal. The movie does not disappoint in the blood department, I can tell you that much. If this is only the first film in what I can assume is a new reboot series, then I can only imagine how bloody the sequels will be.


     My favorite scene in the movie is the Buddi store massacre scene where Chucky causes Buddi toys to become violent and go on a murderous rampage against the shoppers. It showed just how violent a once naïve Chucky doll could become. Chaos is always fun in movies because so much is happening in the scene, and you can go back every single time and find things you missed. I thought when the police officer, who side note is Alfred from Atlanta, which you should watch because the show is genius, gets wounded, I thought that was the end of him. I was just in disbelief, but because we did not see him die, I knew he would be back, and he did come back. He saved the day by disarming Chucky in that epic showdown between Chucky and Andy. The lighting was beautiful in the scene, and the tension in the air was thick.

     The only thing I really did not like about the movie were the annoying teenagers. I had heard that there were characters in the film that were so unnecessary, and now I know who these people were referring to. You probably could have taken these kids out of the movie, and would still have the same product. I thought they were in the film to up the death count, but I was wrong. They were the stereotypical comic relief characters you get in these types of movies, and to be honest the trope gets old real quick. They made me cringe so many times to the point where I was just begging for them to get off of the movie screen.

     Other than the teens, I really couldn't come up with another negative thing about the movie. Maybe ten minutes could have been scrapped in the middle for pacing purposes, but all in all I have no complaints. I would give it a strong 8/10. If you want to have fun in a movie, I would recommend seeing Child's Play before it leaves theaters. It is loads of fun and is not meant to be taken too seriously. It is horror after all. Hopefully they make a sequel, which I think they will because it has done well at the box office.

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Toy Story 4 Review

     Well Toy Story 4 was a childhood ruiner. Ok. Ok. I feel as if I'm going too far with saying that. The truth of the matter is that the movie wasn't bad, overall. Actually I thought the movie as a whole was pretty good. The highs of the movie were probably some of the highest highs I have seen in the entire franchise, but man when there were lows, there were low lows. In 2010 after I had seen Toy Story 3 in theaters, I was astonished by what I had just watched. The movie was perfect, and it brought the franchise to what I thought was a perfect ending. When they announced Toy Story 4 was happening, I was nervous, but excited at the same time. 9/10 times Pixar usually make their films correctly, so I had high hopes for the film. Like I said, the film as a whole is above average. The animation is beautiful. Most of the new toys were cool, and I just genuinely like the Toy Story setting. But as I said, the lows were so low. I'm going to talk about main points that I liked and disliked about the film.


Things I liked:

- I loved the opening scene where the film shows us how Bo was taken away from Andy's house, and I really liked the little cameo by R.C. Right off the bat, the movie gets emotional when Woody does not join Bo in leaving. It gives us a promising start to the movie.

- The addition of Forky was great. When I first saw that there was a new toy made from a fork, I thought it was so corny, but I thought Forky provided great comic relief throughout the film, and it wasn't overbearing. I liked when he he and the toys were about to leave the store, he murmured "He is so creepy." Things like that is what I liked about Forky.

- The antique store provided a fresh, great setting to the franchise. I would have never thought Pixar would have something with an antique store, but they did and it worked. It had a very creepy feel to it especially when Woody and Forky first arrived there. The creepy music and dummies gave me tension. I actually think it might be the best setting of the four films. Also, just the character of Gabby Gabby alone was great. Christina Hendricks did such a fantastic job as Gabby Gabby. Her story arc in the film was maybe the best one.

- The last aspect about the film that I really enjoyed was Bo Peep's transformation since we last saw her in Toy Story 2. She got a new look, and her character was given so much more depth and emotion to her. When I saw Toy Story 3, I was bummed when it was revealed the Bo was no longer with the group, so I was glad that this movie was going to bring her back and show us her whereabouts.

     Those were the very positive things that I liked about the movie. Now let's talk about the movie's negatives. First up is Bonnie. Yes, Bonnie as a character overall. Oh my God. She is insufferable. I felt good about her after the ending of Toy Story 3, and I thought she was a respectful replacement for Andy, but man, did the filmakers mess up her character royally Andy wanted a promise from her that she would take care of all of his toys, but overall he wanted her to look out for Woody, and she doesn't at all. She completely ignores him and doesn't pay him any attention. This basically takes the last movie's ending and makes it null. I thought it was such bad writing, and it really made me angry at Pixar for what they did with Bonnie's character.

     Now, let's get to that ending. Eyeroll. That's all I did. Yes, I get it. Woody no longer had a purpose with Bonnie due to cringey storytelling, but the other toys' goodbyes to him felt so rushed to me. If this had been the last film (which I don't think it will be), then that last scene with those characters together was so not memorable. I feel incomplete that these toys that have been together for all of these years are not together anymore. I wish Pixar would have just the toys go on a roundtrip with Bonnie, and they meet Bo Peep again and she joins them. Honestly, that sounds very simple, but I would have much preferred that rather than Woody splitting up from his original group to join Bo Peep in saving "lost toys."


     Those were my biggest issues with the movie. There are a few more that I won't really talk about because they are quite small, but those negatives about the movie brings this film down significantly. I really wish that Toy Story 3 was the last film because I thought it brought a touching end to the franchise, but this movie really just cancelled out that movie for me and that is extremely disappointing. Like I said, the great things about this movie are extraordinary. I probably would have had this movie at an 8.5 or 9 had the things I really hated about the film not been in it, but since there were really bad things about the movie, I am going to give the movie a 7/10. I hope that if they do a 5th movie, they try to correct their mistakes from this one and maybe have Woody and the gang reunite again. Then again, that would just negate the ending to this film. Maybe it's better for us to forget the ending of this film or for us to forget what a giant turd Bonnie was.

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Big Brother 21: Two Night Premiere Thoughts

     Well. Big Brother season is here. The two night premiere is over and now the game is afoot. I am going to give my thoughts on each of the houseguests as well as the twists. I like the majority of the cast so far, but I couldn't care less about the twists they threw in.


     Let's start with Jackson aka "Blockhead Gumby." I cannot stand him. His "poor me" attitude is getting real old, real fast. I don't know why he is complaining about being the camp counselor when he volunteered to be it. Did anyone else notice him flexing to the camera in this second episode? The cringe is at an all-time high with him. His whole "bro" persona is a "been there, done that" schtick that I am really tired of seeing on the show to be honest. I am hoping he goes him pre-jury along with his "bro" Jack.

     Jack is also getting on my nerves. I think he's going to one of those guys that thinks winning competitions is the only form of gameplay. I think he's going to get in a showmance (ugh) and go far, but I hope him and Jackson get split up ASAP. The only person I like the "bro" alliance is Nick because I think he has a good head on his shoulders. I was interested in his pre-season interviews, and I like that he is a child therapist. It's really cool.

     I like both Tommy and Christie even though Tommy is very over the top. I think it's very smart for them to keep them knowing each other a secret. They can easily take other alliances and trade information they receive from them to each other. Tommy is a big fan of the show, so I hope he uses his knowledge of the game to his advantage. Christie is going to be a very good competitor. Hell, she won the first HOH competition. I think she will be in a very good position throughout the game since she will have Tommy in her corner and if that six-person alliance stays together, she'll probably be safe within their reaches.

     Another person I really like is Isabella. She seems like she will be calculated in her decision-making, and I hope she will be a "silent assassin" within' the house. Holly is ok for me. I'm hoping she's a badass and she has the chops for this game. We'll see. Other players I like are Cliff, who impressed me tonight in the competition, Kemi, who is giving me life with her diary room sessions, and Analyse, who hasn't been shown that much, bu she seems cool.

     Kathryn can go home. There are rumors going around that she has a showmance with Jackson aka "Blockhead Gumby" aka "Mitchie", so hopefully Christie gets rid of her this week. Nicole backstabbed the women's alliance. This sounds awfully similar to Nicole in BB18, who is one of my least favorite winners ever, so don't be surprised if Nicole goes after the women. Jessica is playing too hard to fast, and I hate her in the diary room, but I am sure one of these twists will be given to her in some capacity. And let's get to Sam. To be honest I think he's going to be this season's Matt from BB19. Someone that coasts throughout the game without doing a goddamn thing. His diary rooms make me want to throw myself in front of a train. He may prove me wrong, but as of now, he can go.

     Let's talk about David for a second. I hate night 1 evictions. They are so unfair to people who have done three months of paperwork to get on the show. I knew David was gone when they realeased the cast group photo where David was photoshopped in. It was terrible. Plus, he's getting a chance to return to the house, so what was the point in doing a night 1 eviction? Ugh. It's so frustrating, but I loved how he wanted to represent the African American community. He'll probably come back. He shouldn't win, but I would like to see him play the game.

     This leads us into the twists so far. I thought it was unfair for Jackson to have to piss off four people, but then he started to be a dick, so I liked how it made people mad at him. I wish BB went back to the older days where they just went right into the first HOH competition. Pre-season there were rumors that everyone in the house had someone they knew in the outside, and I was ecstatic. They did this twist in season six and eight, and it worked both times, but it seems only Christie and Tommy are the only two that know each other? I know that isn't true since Twitter has figured out that other people in the house know each other. If it turns out that this is mere coincidence, then Robyn, the casting director, should be fired immediately. There are 330 million people in the world, and they mistakenly cast people who knew each other? That is pure laziness. The last twist that Julie announced tonight was the "Whacktivity Competition." God. I hate production twists so much. There only in the game to give their favorites an advantage in the game. I'm sure it'll give someone twenty-five weeks of safety or something like that or it'll be given to someone to nominate a third person for eviction. Either choice is shit. I hope it goes away ASAP, and production just lets these people play the game.


     As a whole, these two episodes were decent. I really hope this season is good, but who knows considering BB20 was good. Lightning doesn't strike twice. I hope these people really go balls to the wall and play their asses off. I want to see strategy, fights, and blindsides every episode I watch. Please BB gods make this happen!

Thank you for reading my thoughts on BB21. What are your thoughts and opinions? Leave a comment!