Dog Dayz

What better why to celebrate hump day than a couple of doggies having a doggie play date. Oh Maverick and Chico! Happy hump day y'all.

Cinema Slut #2019 - Doctor Sleep

Doctor Sleep is one long ass movie, however it is also one damn fine movie. It's been a big year for Stephen King, with It Chapter 2 and Pet Sematary both getting cinema releases.

The Stand (starring Whoopi Goldberg) will also get a release on CBS streaming service CBS All Access (Ten All Access in Australia) giving Stephen King another outlet to bring his terror to viewers worldwide.



Ewan McGregor is awesome as Dan Torrance, whilst Rebecca Ferguson as Rose the Hat is exceptionally evil and Kyliegh Curran as Abra Stone is great.

Doctor Sleep is due for release on Thursday 7 November, so I was lucky enough to see a super early preview.

I don't won't to give to much away, unless you have read the book and know how it all goes down anyway.

Doctor Sleep continues the year of horror that is 2019, what a year for Stephen King, 3.5 Stars.

(Mini) Monday Spotlight: Mosquito Coast

Naomi Robinson and Conor Barton make up Perth's Mosquito Coast, they have also just released their debut record, Kisses.

After winning Unearthed High in 2015 the Perth duo have done a lot of growing up. After releasing some real dream pop over the years we finally get a full length record from the pair.

You can check out, stream or even download some of their earlier hits on their Unearthed page HERE, you're welcome by the way.

OK well this actually marks the final (Mini) Monday Spotlight (formerly (Mini) Sunday Spotlight) for 2019. Never fear I still have loads of film reviews, TV reviews/news and gossip and general posts. For more music though my other blog, Flashing off the Record updates most days.

So as I usually wrap these posts, why not discover (or rediscover) your new favourite act, Mosquito Coast are damn fine and growing into a real Aussie power duo. Keep up the great work crew! Until 2020 when I bring you more brilliant new acts weekly (from late January or early February) take care new music lovers.

Cinema Slut #2019 - Joker (Take Two)

Racing towards $800 million at the box office, Joker is breaking all sorts of records. One personal record for me is the only film I have seen twice in 2019. First review here from early October.

I gave it four stars back in early October, however I enjoyed this more the second time. Joaquin Phoenix is totally in the running for all sorts of awards, he kills it as Joker.



I am actually going to mark this film up to 4.5 Stars this time around, why you ask?

1. It totally makes for a do-over for comic book films.
2. It makes a villain's back story so much more interesting than just another Batman bad guy.
3. The Batman tie in's are done so well and not in an obvious manner.
4. Is there a chance we can have a dark Catwoman (the character needs a major remix after the Halle Berry film)?

Joker is still playing, completely slaying what competition is currently out at the box office, honestly right now it is simply the best film playing. Check it out now, it's a total big screen must see!

Cinema Slut #2019 - Zombieland: Double Tap

Does it help if you saw the first Zombieland film? Dunno cause I went into this film, my second in two days without seeing the first film which was released all the way back in 2009....

With an all star cast featuring Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin, and Emma Stone this film makes fun of The Walking Dead, life in the White House and hippies, all valid targets.

Avan Jogia is also great as a hippie called Berkeley, I really liked him in the now cancelled series Now Apocalypse. I am always sad when one and done series just come and go whilst shows like Empire, How to Get Away with Murder and more drag on for six seasons, filled with filler episodes and dull cast members/storylines.



Anyway does the word need more Zombie films or TV? No as The Walking Dead will soon release their third (and most likely) tiresome series which looks like The Walking Dead: Millennials edition from the trailer.

The laughs in this are worth the cost of admission, Emma Stone is finally starting to redeem herself, whilst Luke Wilson is not as annoying as previous roles.

Rosario Dawson also continues to kick ass despite the fact all her Marvel Claire Temple days are well and truly over. Speaking of over Thomas Middleditch also makes an appearance as Wilson's mirror image sidekick of Jesse Eisenberg to Woody Harrelson.

Thomas Middleditch starts his final season of Silicon Valley this weekend.

Zombieland: Double Tap is not the best film of the year, however it's a bit of fun, 3 Stars.

Cinema Slut #2019 - Ready or Not

The brilliant Samara Weaving (SMILF, Picnic at Hanging Rock and upcoming Ryan Murphy series Hollywood) is excellent as the lead in this black comedy horror. Niece of Aussie legend Hugo Weaving, Samara has been making a real name for herself overseas, now cast as a leading lady, is Samara the next Margot Robbie?

So to the ultra violent film Ready or Not. It's super bloody whilst not taking itself too seriously at all.

2019 really is the year of horror movies. We still have a few more to come including Doctor Sleep and Black Christmas, I can't wait!



Ready or Not also stars former The OC star Adam Bordy, legendary Andie MacDowell and Revenge's Henry Czerny.

Yes it sounds like a lot of TV stars have come together for this Canadian production, however it's a damn fun ride.

From the wedding to the sinister game of hide and seek, Ready or Not is a bloody battle to the very end.

Will Samara the bride survive her new husband and his twisted family? Pop off to the cinema this weekend to find out. It's a slow week for new releases so if you are up to date this is a fun, blood soaked adventure, 3.5 Stars.

AACTA 2019 Nominations | Predictions

AACTA AWARD FOR BEST DRAMA SERIES

BLOOM David Maher, David Taylor, Glen Dolman, Sue Seeary – Playmaker Media (Stan)
MR INBETWEEN Michele Bennett – Blue-Tongue Films, Jungle Entertainment, Pariah Productions (Foxtel – Showcase)
SECRET CITY: UNDER THE EAGLE Stephen Corvini, Penny Chapman, Matt Cameron, Penny
Win, Carly Heaton – Matchbox Pictures (Foxtel – Showcase)
TOTAL CONTROL Darren Dale, Miranda Dear, Rachel Griffiths – Blackfella Films (ABC)
WENTWORTH Jo Porter, Pino Amenta – FremantleMedia Australia (Foxtel – Showcase)

AACTA AWARD FOR BEST TELEFEATURE OR MINI SERIES

THE CRY Claire Mundell, Brian Kaczynski, Stuart Menzies –Synchronicity Films in association with December Media (ABC)
FIGHTING SEASON Kylie du Fresne, Blake Ayshford, Elisa Argenzio – Goalpost Pictures (Foxtel – Showcase)
THE HUNTING Sophie Hyde, Lisa Scott, Rebecca Summerton –Closer Productions (SBS)
LAMBS OF GOD Jason Stephens, Helen Bowden, Sarah Lambert, Elisa Argenzio – Lingo Pictures (Foxtel – Showcase)
ON THE ROPES Helen Bowden, Courtney Wise, Jason Stephens – Lingo Pictures (SBS)

AACTA AWARD FOR BEST COMEDY PROGRAM

FRAYED Clelia Mountford, Sharon Horgan, Nicole O’Donohue, Kevin Whyte – Merman Television, Guesswork Television (ABC)
THE LETDOWN Linda Micsko, Julian Morrow, Sarah Scheller, Alison Bell – Giant Dwarf (ABC)
ROSEHAVEN Andrew Walker, Kevin Whyte, Celia Pacquola, Luke McGregor – What Horse?, Guesswork Television (ABC)
SAMMY J Sammy J, Michelle Buxton, Chris McDonald – Buxstock Entertainment (ABC)
UTOPIA Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Rob Sitch, Michael Hirsh – Working Dog Productions (ABC)

AACTA AWARD FOR BEST ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM

AUSTRALIAN NINJA WARRIOR Julie Ward, Amelia Fisk, Mark Barlin – Endemol Shine Australia (Nine Network)
AUSTRALIA’S GOT TALENT Digby Mitchell, David Briegel-Jones, Jonathon Summerhayes – FremantleMedia Australia (Seven Network)
HARD QUIZ Chris Walker, Kevin Whyte, Tom Gleeson, Charlie Pickering, John Tabbagh – Thinkative Television (ABC)
LEGO® MASTERS AUSTRALIA David McDonald, Eoin Maher, AJ Johnson – Endemol Shine Australia (Nine Network)
THE MASKED SINGER Sean Kneale, Janine Cooper – Warner Bros (Network Ten)

AACTA AWARD FOR BEST FACTUAL ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM

BODY HACK Chris Hilton, David Alrich, Todd Sampson – Essential Media Group (Network Ten)
GOGGLEBOX AUSTRALIA David McDonald, Kerrie Kerr – Endemol Shine Australia (Network Ten/Foxtel)
GRUEN Nick Murray, Polly Connolly, Wil Anderson, Sarah Douglas – CJZ (ABC)
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE Maxine Gray – Warner Bros (SBS)
YOU CAN’T ASK THAT Kirk Docker, Aaron Smith, Frances O’Riordan – Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

AACTA AWARD FOR BEST LIFESTYLE PROGRAM

DESTINATION FLAVOUR CHINA Olivia Hoopmann, Joshua Martin – SBS (SBS)
GRAND DESIGNS AUSTRALIA Brooke Bayvel, Michael O’Neill – FremantleMedia Australia (Foxtel – Lifestyle)
THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN BAKE OFF Nicole Rogers, David Briegel-Jones – FremantleMedia Australia (Foxtel – Lifestyle)
LOVE IT OR LIST IT AUSTRALIA Karen Warner, Geoff Fitzpatrick, Howard Myers – Beyond Productions (Foxtel – Lifestyle)
SELLING HOUSES AUSTRALIA Sally Joyce, Sonia Harding, Geoff Fitzpatrick – Beyond Productions (Foxtel – Lifestyle)

AACTA AWARD FOR BEST REALITY SERIES

AUSTRALIAN SURVIVOR: CHAMPIONS V CONTENDERS Amelia Fisk, Adam Fergusson – Endemol Shine Australia (Network Ten)
THE BLOCK Julian Cress, David Barbour – Nine Network, Cavalier Television (Nine Network)
MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT Tara McWilliams, Emma Lamb, Kate Feely – Endemol Shine Australia (Nine Network)
MASTERCHEF Marty Benson, Adam Fergusson – Endemol Shine Australia (Network Ten)
MY KITCHEN RULES Joe Herdman, David Dutton, Nicole Anthony, Therese Hegarty, Angus Ross – Seven Studios (Seven Network)

AACTA AWARD FOR BEST CHILDREN’S PROGRAM

BLUEY Charlie Aspinwall, Daley Pearson, Sam Moor – Ludo Studio (ABC Kids)
DROP DEAD WEIRD Sally Browning, Monica O’Brien, Kylie Mascord – Ambience Entertainment, Air Pig Productions, Telegael (7Two)
HARDBALL Catherine Nebauer, Joe Weatherstone, Bernadette O’Mahony, Jan Stradling – Northern Pictures (ABCME)
THE INBESTIGATORS Robyn Butler, Wayne Hope – Gristmill (ABCME)
THE UNLISTED Angie Fielder, Polly Staniford, Justine Flynn – Aquarius Films in association with Buster Productions (ABCME)

AACTA AWARD FOR BEST LEAD ACTOR IN A TELEVISION DRAMA

Patrick Brammall GLITCH – Matchbox Pictures (ABC)
Bryan Brown BLOOM – Playmaker Media (Stan)
Ewen Leslie THE CRY – Synchronicity Films in association with December Media (ABC)
Sam Reid LAMBS OF GOD – Lingo Pictures (Foxtel – Showcase)
Scott Ryan MR INBETWEEN – Blue-Tongue Films, Jungle Entertainment, Pariah Productions (Foxtel – Showcase)

AACTA AWARD FOR BEST LEAD ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION DRAMA

Jenna Coleman THE CRY – Synchronicity Films in association with December Media (ABC)
Essie Davis LAMBS OF GOD – Lingo Pictures (Foxtel – Showcase)
Ann Dowd LAMBS OF GOD – Lingo Pictures (Foxtel – Showcase)
Deborah Mailman TOTAL CONTROL – Blackfella Films (ABC)
Anna Torv SECRET CITY: UNDER THE EAGLE – Matchbox Pictures (Foxtel – Showcase)

AACTA AWARD FOR BEST PERFORMANCE IN A TELEVISION COMEDY

Alison Bell THE LETDOWN – Giant Dwarf (ABC)
Celia Pacquola ROSEHAVEN – What Horse?, Guesswork Television (ABC)
Celia Pacquola UTOPIA – Working Dog Productions (ABC)
Rob Sitch UTOPIA – Working Dog Productions (ABC)
Miranda Tapsell GET KRACK!N – A Katering Productions, Guesswork Television (ABC)

AACTA AWARD FOR BEST GUEST OR SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A TELEVISION DRAMA

Damon Herriman LAMBS OF GOD – Lingo Pictures (Foxtel – Showcase)
Damon Herriman MR INBETWEEN – Blue-Tongue Films, Jungle Entertainment, Pariah Productions (Foxtel – Showcase)
Ewen Leslie FIGHTING SEASON – Goalpost Pictures (Foxtel – Showcase)
Richard Roxburgh THE HUNTING – Closer Productions (SBS)
John Stanton BLOOM – Playmaker Media (Stan)

AACTA AWARD FOR BEST GUEST OR SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION DRAMA

Kate Box LES NORTON – Roadshow Rough Diamond (ABC)
Rachel Griffiths TOTAL CONTROL – Blackfella Films (ABC)
Asher Keddie THE CRY – Synchronicity Films in association with December Media (ABC)
Brooke Satchwell MR INBETWEEN – Blue-Tongue Films, Jungle Entertainment, Pariah Productions (Foxtel – Showcase)
Jacki Weaver BLOOM – Playmaker Media (Stan)

AACTA SUBSCRIPTION TELEVISION AWARD FOR BEST MALE PRESENTER

Graeme Blundell SCREEN – Foxtel (Foxtel – Arts)
Ron Iddles RON IDDLES: THE GOOD COP – CJZ (Foxtel – Crime + Investigation)
Matty Johns SUNDAY NIGHT WITH MATTY JOHNS, THE MATTY JOHNS PODCAST – Fox Sports Australia (Foxtel – Fox Sports)
Peter Maddison GRAND DESIGNS AUSTRALIA – FremantleMedia Australia (Foxtel – Lifestyle)
Andrew Winter SELLING HOUSES AUSTRALIA & LOVE IT OR LIST IT AUSTRALIA – Beyond Productions (Foxtel – Lifestyle)

AACTA SUBSCRIPTION TELEVISION AWARD FOR BEST FEMALE NEW TALENT

Asha Boswarva LAMBS OF GOD – Lingo Pictures (Foxtel – Showcase)
Usha Cornish BLOOM – Playmaker Media (Stan)
Paulene Gibson WENTWORTH – FremantleMedia Australia (Foxtel – Showcase)
Emma Lancaster LAMBS OF GOD – Lingo Pictures (Foxtel – Showcase)
Yvonne Rae LAMBS OF GOD – Lingo Pictures (Foxtel – Showcase)

AACTA SUBSCRIPTION TELEVISION AWARD FOR BEST MALE NEW TALENT

Marco Alosio FIGHTING SEASON – Goalpost Pictures (Foxtel – Showcase)
Frederick du Rietz SECRET CITY: UNDER THE EAGLE – Matchbox Pictures (Foxtel – Showcase)
Fletcher Kennedy SECRET CITY: UNDER THE EAGLE – Matchbox Pictures (Foxtel –
Showcase) 
Diesel La Torraca LAMBS OF GOD – Lingo Pictures (Foxtel – Showcase)


BEST FILM PRESENTED BY FOXTEL

HOTEL MUMBAI Basil Iwanyk, Gary Hamilton, Julie Ryan, Jomon Thomas – Hotel Mumbai Double Guess Productions

JUDY & PUNCH Michele Bennett, Nash Edgerton, Danny Gabai – Vice Media LLC, Blue-Tongue Films, Pariah Productions

THE KING Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Liz Watts, David Michôd, Joel Edgerton –
Plan B Entertainment, Porchlight Films, A Yoki Inc, Blue-Tongue Films

THE NIGHTINGALE Kristina Ceyton, Bruna Papandrea, Steve Hutensky, Jennifer Kent –
Causeway Films, Made Up Stories

RIDE LIKE A GIRL Richard Keddie, Rachel Griffiths, Susie Montague – The Film Company, Magdalene Media

TOP END WEDDING Rosemary Blight, Kylie du Fresne, Kate Croser – Goalpost Pictures

BEST LEAD ACTOR

Timothée Chalamet THE KING – Plan B Entertainment, Porchlight Films, A Yoki Inc, Blue-Tongue Films

Baykali Ganambarr THE NIGHTINGALE – Causeway Films, Made Up Stories

Damon Herriman JUDY & PUNCH – Vice Media LLC, Blue-Tongue Films, Pariah Productions

Dev Patel HOTEL MUMBAI – Hotel Mumbai Double Guess Productions

Hugo Weaving HEARTS AND BONES – Night Kitchen Productions

BEST LEAD ACTRESS

Nazanin Boniadi HOTEL MUMBAI – Hotel Mumbai Double Guess Productions

Aisling Franciosi THE NIGHTINGALE – Causeway Films, Made Up Stories

Teresa Palmer RIDE LIKE A GIRL – The Film Company, Magdalene Media

Miranda Tapsell TOP END WEDDING – Goalpost Pictures

Mia Wasikowska JUDY & PUNCH – Vice Media LLC, Blue-Tongue Films, Pariah Productions


BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

Joel Edgerton THE KING – Plan B Entertainment, Porchlight Films, A Yoki Inc, Blue-Tongue Films

Damon Herriman THE NIGHTINGALE – Causeway Films, Made Up Stories

Andrew Luri HEARTS AND BONES – Night Kitchen Productions

Ben Mendelsohn THE KING – Plan B Entertainment, Porchlight Films, A Yoki Inc, Blue-Tongue Films

Michael Sheasby THE NIGHTINGALE – Causeway Films, Made Up Stories


BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

Tilda Cobham-Hervey HOTEL MUMBAI – Hotel Mumbai Double Guess Productions

Magnolia Maymuru THE NIGHTINGALE – Causeway Films, Made Up Stories

Hilary Swank I AM MOTHER – The Penguin Empire, Southern Light Films

Bolude Watson HEARTS AND BONES – Night Kitchen Productions

Ursula Yovich TOP END WEDDING – Goalpost Pictures


BEST DOCUMENTARY

THE AUSTRALIAN DREAM Daniel Gordon, Sarah Thomson, Nick Batzias, Virgina Whitwell, John Battsek – GoodThing Production Company, Passion Pictures

THE EULOGY Janine Hosking, Katey Grusovin, Trish Lake – iKandy Films, Freshwater Pictures, Grusoflix

THE FINAL QUARTER Ian Darling, Mary Macrae – Shark Island Productions

IN MY BLOOD IT RUNS Maya Newell, Sophie Hyde, Rachel Naninaaq Edwardson, Larissa Behrendt – Closer Productions

MYSTIFY MICHAEL HUTCHENCE Richard Lowenstein, Maya Gnyp, John Battsek, Sue Murray, Mark Fennessy, Lynn-Maree Milburn, Andrew de Groot – Ghost Pictures

(Mini) Monday Spotlight: Japanese Wallpaper

Japanese Wallpaper  otherwise known as Gabriel Strum, resides in Melbourne, Victoria, on Friday he released his debut album, Glow.

Ga has been releasing tunes since his debut single "Breathe In" featuring Wafia hit the airwaves in October 2013.

The song then went on to be featured in Zach Braff's film Wish I Was Here.

Strum has worked with a number of super guest vocalists whilst scoring a spot touring alongside Lily Allen, not to mention producing music for Mallrat, Holy Holy, Wafia, Eilish Gilligan, Bec Sandridge and Allday.

So let's get into his debut record, along with some previous hits, it's time to discover your next new favourite artist.

Cinema Slut #2019 - Ride Like a Girl

I had super mixed feelings going into the latest Australian movie, Ride Like a Girl, it's been a big week for horse riding in Australia. If you have been living under a rock, here is a summary.

Yeah so it's a rough time for a film about Michelle Payne to land on Australian screens.

Adelaide actress and mother of three Teresa Palmer plays Payne and does a solid job, Sam Neill is great as father Paddy whilst Magda Szubanski and Blindspot lead Sullivan Stapleton as have roles.

Whilst someone who I am really warming to, Ms Brooke Satchwell plays sister Therese Payne. I have loved her character on Mr Inbetween develop over recent weeks.

OK back to the film, I hate sports betting, I am not a fan of horse racing and the brutality that follows, so it's not a great pick for me. However I love to support Australian cinema, still Top End Wedding should have really done better business than it did. This year in Australian cinema has really given us a mixed bag.



OK to the good points, the family bond (particularly Michelle and real life brother Stevie) is beautiful, the racing parts not so beautiful, the lengths Michelle (and most likely her brothers/sisters) went to, to race/lose weight for a category was extreme. To the point where it was confronting.

I think director and Aussie legend Rachel Griffiths thought this film was a no brainer, however no one saw the 7:30 report coming about the entire horse industry.

If I had of seen this film a week earlier I may have had different reactions to parts of the film, however I saw it when I did and I have to score accordingly. 3 Stars for an inspirational but equally heartbreaking story.

Succession | Season 2 Finale

HBO's biggest Summer drama has now closed it's doors for the second season. Succession's season two finale was explosive, addictive and full of four letter words.

Checkout the trailer for the entire season (streaming now on Foxtel) and a an article about the season HERE

Spoiler alert - here is a short summary of that season finale....



HBO has a long history of quality drama, Succession is top notch and just the latest in a long list of seriously good TV.

Sarah Snook as another Aussie, so proud of you not to mention Keiran Culkin as Roman, you are 100% delicious, the language, the sexual comments, the vile take downs, YASS!

Succession season three will be back, most likely next Australian winter, US summer and I for one can not wait!

(Mini) Monday Spotlight: Summer Walker

Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia it's today's return to the (Mini) Monday Spotlight, Summer Walker.

Following a week off and a steady cruise into the end of year madness this is one of the last spotlights for 2019.

Following Summer's first mixtape Last Day of Summer dropping last October, Friday saw the release of Summer's debut record, Over It.

Featuring a swag of big guests it's time to discover something new as a new week begins. So get streaming below. Until next time...

Cinema Slut #2019 - Hustlers

After seeing the exceptional Joker last weekend I was hoping the much hyped Hustlers was equally as good, was it? Hell yes!

Hustlers showcasing Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu as two bad ass individuals through this true crime fun, music filled drama.

Lizzo and Cardi B also make brief but fine appearances whilst Julia Stiles is not a stripper.



Hustlers even features a wee scene with Usher in it, yes Lindsay Lohan, Usher. He may not be in the Australian Masked Singer, however he does love a strip club in Hustlers.

I was obsessed with Wu in this role who cares for her grandmother and small child. J-Lo is also a mother as well as a complete BO$$

This is one fun film, I have no problem with Wall Street bankers or Australian bankers for that matter being fleeced with cunning women. You work in a sector that fucks people over, maybe one day you will be the one getting fucked.

Hustlers is outstanding, the music choices (old school Janet, Britney and Lorde) brilliant and acting on point. 4.5 Stars, a must see award winning buzz film.

Riverdale Season 4.

For three seasons we have followed red headed Archie Andrews around crime filled Riverdale, however episode one of season four takes stock and mourns the loss of Fred Andrews, following the sad and unexpected death of fellow main character Luke Perry.

The episode even featured a sneak BH90210 flashback with Brenda (I mean Shannen Doherty) making an appearance.

KJ Apa still got some thirsty time with a 4th of July parade float scene early in the episode, otherwise the show managed to keep many of the main male characters clothed for the first time.

The episode was refreshing after last seasons silliness of the farm mixed with the tired game Griffons and Gargoyles. Along with the series about to launch it's first offical (Sabrina ended up just being a solo Netflix thing) spinoff in Katy Keene The CW has high hopes for it's teen mystery/drama.

Along with Archie, Jughead, Veronica and Betty always seem to get themselves into some kind of trouble and instead of school end up solving mysteries as well as encountering murder and lot's of Archie skin along the way.

The show is far from perfect, what it is however is 100% escapism. So in a world filled with impeachment hearings and pending wars, log onto your Netflix or The CW app (in the USA) and get an eye full of Archie's abs in season four. It literally just started, literally.

Batwoman

I don't often pick up new US TV shows in their first season unless it has a lot of hype, promise for a second season, been renewed already or has some completely thirsty cast members, Batwoman has a few things going for it.

Now part of the Arrowverse and about to star in her second crossover extravaganza, yes second, that was the secret, sneaky way we got hooked on Batwoman, she was the shining star in the last crossover event, Elseworlds.


The first episode did fairly well in US ratings, getting just under a million viewers and honestly after watching it, it was the most interesting of The CW's Arrowverse shows in a while. The Flash is really struggling (in my opinion), Legends of Tomorrow is a red hot mess and Supergirl is way too political.

Yes Supergirl writers if I was in the USA and I could vote I would vote for my local democrat, however you don't need to make every episode a massive political statement.

I also have Aussie pride for young Ruby Rose who has done really well for herself to land this role. Well done Ruby.

There is some interesting plot points introduced in episode one, they packed a lot in, they gave the pilot there all for a series order and they got it. Where it will go though? I have high hopes, the links to Gotham, memories of Batman, could they even introduce a girl power Harley Quinn to The CW?

I honestly am happy The CW isn't adding to the number of comic book shows versus other dramas, at least it's replacing Arrow which concludes in 2020.

I also hope Batwoman gets a short, concise, thrilling season, not a long winded, drawn out 22 episode run. Gotham fans deserve a treat, now well Gotham is done.

This is exciting for The CW girl powered Sundays with Supergirl and the more edgy Batwoman, bring on the lead up the next crossover event Crisis on Infinite Earths, starting December 9, 2019.

Cinema Slut #2019 - Joker

We are knee deep in School Holidays, two music festivals happened in NSW yesterday (one continuing today, Yours & Owls, go the Gong!) whilst this week at the cinema it was all about one film, Joker.

The School Holiday line up this time around is missing one thing, a comic book film. This however is not a School Holiday affair.

From Angry Birds to Dora, Ride Like a Girl for a local story or Abominable (which looks average AF) it's a fairly bleak showing.

Joker however is outstanding! Maybe only suitable for year 11 and 12 kids, this film tackles the biggest issues I have seen in a comic book film.



A huge line up of stars, Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro and the stunning Frances Conroy. This film is an actors film, it's a Hollywood love letter with late night TV showcased whilst giving Joaquin Phoenix one of the roles of a lifetime.

Joaquin Phoenix is outstanding as his spiral that leads to a huge finale. Will Joaquin Phoenix agree to do a sequel, will we see more dark DC films? Maybe and yes, I would love to see a more dark and real Catwoman, Mr Freeze would be a stretch but the team behind Joker have put life back into the comic book movie scene.

This film is heavy, this film is shocking, dark and not at all suitable for younger viewers. Not because they will get scared (well they might, it's violent) but because of all the real life issues it covers. It moves lightening quick and his spiral into madness is a painful process to watch.

It's so well done, it flirts with the regular Gotham themes whilst almost making Thomas Wayne out to almost be a Trump like Mayor to be.

I loved this, go see it at the movies, it's a movie lovers movie, 4 Stars.

Big TV Week

Last week saw (USA dates/days) 9-1-1 Season 3 premiere on Monday, Tuesday the 24th September, we got Empire's final season premiere, whilst The Masked Singer Season 2 kicked off, here in Australia the show is doing great business!

By Thursday, How to Get Away With Murder got it's final season started and Friday The Politician launched Ryan Murphy's Netflix $300 million dollar contract!

With all these network shows commencing, some cable shows were coming to late Summer finishes, whilst some were getting closer to their season conclusions.

Mondays - The Deuce is coming very quickly to an end in it's third and final season.

Tuesdays - Mayan's MC in it's second long winded season is at the halfway point of it's sophomore year.

Wednesdays - American Horror Story is currently taking us back to 1984, with slasher films front and centre.

Thursdays - Australian series on FX Mr Inbetween is currently about to reach the midway point of it's larger second season totalling an eight episode count, up two episodes from it's first season.

Fridays - Room 104 is currently in it's bizarre third season, apparently talks are on the way for a fourth season at HBO. This week on NBC, The Blacklist starts a week later than other network TV mentions above. This marks the seventh season of the long running, crime thriller.

Sundays - Premium TV is always on Sundays, Fear the Walking Dead concluded the most dull Walking Dead franchise season yet. Universally panned, I am shocked it will return in 2020 for a sixth season. The audience is almost as dead as the walkers on the actual show. Speaking of walkers, The Walking Dead returns for season ten this weekend.

HBO is about to say goodbye to Ballers, it has just two weeks left of the Rock's comedy. It's been a fun ride, with great music, but it's time to go. HBO is also celebrating a strong second season of Succession, the show has already been renewed for a 2020 third season. The show like Ballers only has two remaining episodes this year.

Power is also in it's final sixth season on Starz or in Australia heavily promoted on Stan. The show will be spilt in two parts for it's final outing, I believe part one of the season concludes early November, however I am not sure when the final few episodes will return.

Another show wrapping up is the strange final season of The Affair, the flash forwards to Anna Paquin as Alison's daughter is just strange.

The show is due to conclude in November.

Sunday also sees the return and final season of Mr Robot comes back for it's biggest season yet. Yes all 13 episodes are coming at you from this Sunday.

The CW also kicks off it's 2019-2020 run with a new series, the much talked about Batwoman with Australia's own Ruby Rose. Whilst seeing Supergirl return for it's fifth season.

The CW also launches next week Black Lightening (airing in Australia on Netflix), The Flash returns Tuesdays, Wednesday Riverdale is now joined by new series Nancy Drew and Friday sees the most trashy CW show Dynasty return, YASS!

Who could want anything else, not to mention all the streaming services including Australian newcomer Ten All Access with camp Marc Cherry drama Why Women Kill.

Till next post, boy bye!