Pokémon Concierge - Season 1 (2023)

Title: Pokémon Concierge
Rating: TV-PG
Run Time: 20 minutes
Release Date: December 28, 2023
Genre(s): Animation, Fantasy, Series
Production Co.: GAME FREAK
Director: Iku Ogawa
Starring: Karen Fukuhara, Eita Okuno, Fairouz Ai


Who would I recommend this to?
You!

What is this about?
A young lady starts working at a resort for Pokemon.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Now.

Where does it take place?
The Pokemon Resort.

Why did I decide to watch this?
It looked effing adorable.

How did I like this?
It's effing adorable! We need more shows done in this style!

Have you seen Pokémon Concierge? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

I Can't Understand What My Husband is Saying - Season 2 (2015)

Title: I Can't Understand What My Husband is Saying
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 3 minutes
Release Date: April 3, 2015
Genre(s): Anime, Comedy
Production Co.: DAX Production, Dream Creation
Director: Shinpei Nagai
Starring: Yukari Tamura, Kenichi Suzumura, Kaori Shimizu


Who would I recommend this to?
I'm not sure. I'm an anime newb.

What is this about?
A woman married to an otaku, and their daily hijinks.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Whenever you have a few moments to spare.

Where does it take place?
Japan.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I liked the first season well enough, and it's super short.

How did I like this?
I liked it more than the first season! There was a smaller focus on random humor, and more focus on the emotional arcs. And we got to know everyone a lot better, including the friend group.

Have you seen I Can't Understand What My Husband is Saying? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

I Can't Understand What My Husband is Saying - Season 1 (2014)

Title: I Can't Understand What My Husband is Saying
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 3 minutes
Release Date: October 3, 2014
Genre(s): Anime, Comedy
Production Co.: DAX Production, Dream Creation
Director: Shinpei Nagai
Starring: Yukari Tamura, Kenichi Suzumura, Kaori Shimizu


Who would I recommend this to?
I'm not sure. I'm an anime newb.

What is this about?
A woman married to an otaku, and their daily hijinks.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Whenever you have a few moments to spare.

Where does it take place?
Japan.

Why did I decide to watch this?
It sounded fun and it's super short. Easy win!

How did I like this?
It was pretty good! Not all of the humor was to my liking, but that's normal. I still enjoyed it.

Have you seen I Can't Understand What My Husband is Saying? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

The Santa Clauses - Season 2 (2023)

Title: The Santa Clauses - Season 2
Rating: TV-PG
Run Time: 30 minutes
Release Date: November 8, 2023
Genre(s): Fantasy, Series
Production Co.: Disney Branded Television
Creator: Jack Burditt
Starring: Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, Eric Stonestreet


Who would I recommend this to?
Whoever liked the first season.

What is this about?
Mad Santa is on the loose!

When would be a good time to watch this?
Christmas time.

Where does it take place?
The North Pole.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I really liked the first season.

How did I like this?
I love Mad Santa! He's great! This season was really fun!

Have you seen The Santa Clauses? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

The Little Drummer Boy (1968)

Title: The Little Drummer Boy
Rating: NR
Run Time: 25 minutes
Release Date: December 19, 1968
Genre(s): Animation, Musical, Fantasy, Short Film
Production Co.: Rankin/Bass Productions
Director: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr., Takeya Nakamura
Starring: Jose Ferrer, Paul Frees, June Foray


Who would I recommend this to?
Anyone who likes questionable Christmas content.

What is this about?
An angry boy who needs Jesus to heal his lamb.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Christmas, I guess.

Where does it take place?
Jerusalem.

Why did I decide to watch this?
It was Christmas Eve and I couldn't remember if I'd seen this one.

How did I like this?
It looked familiar, so I probably did see it, and probably never watched it again. It's not very good. I definitely hate people too, but...weird.

Have you seen The Little Drummer Boy? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Santa Claus is Coming to Town (1970)

Title: Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Rating: TV-G
Run Time: 48 minutes
Release Date: December 14, 1970
Genre(s): Animation, Musical, Fantasy, Short Film
Production Co.: Rankin/Bass Productions
Director: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Starring: Fred Astaire, Mickey Rooney, Keenan Wynn


Who would I recommend this to?
Christmas people.

What is this about?
An orphan becomes the greatest criminal of all time.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Christmas.

Where does it take place?
Sombertown.

Why did I decide to watch this?
It was Christmas Eve and I hadn't seen this in a while.

How did I like this?!
I always adored this one! Not as much as Rudolph, but who could ever forget Bergermeister Meisterberger?! The songs are top notch too.

Have you seen Santa Claus is Coming to Town? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Frosty the Snowman (1969)

Title: Frosty the Snowman
Rating: TV-G
Run Time: 25 minutes
Release Date: December 7, 1969
Genre(s): Animation, Musical, Fantasy, Short Film
Production Co.: Rankin/Bass Productions
Director: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Starring: Jackie Vernon, Billy De Wolfe, Jimmy Durante


Who would I recommend this to?
Christmas kids.

What is this about?
Kids try to get their magical snowman friend somewhere cold.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Christmas.

Where does it take place?
Uhh....

Why did I decide to watch this?
It was Christmas Eve and I hadn't seen it in years.

How did I like this?
It's fine. I know I watched it as a kid, but I don't have many memories of it. It's a cute short, but it doesn't really stand out to me like the other Christmas specials from this time.

Have you seen Frosty the Snowman? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Barbie (2023)

Title: Barbie
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 1 hour 54 minutes
Release Date: July 21, 2023
Genre(s): Fantasy, Comedy
Production Co.: Warner Bros.
Director: Greta Gerwig
Starring: Margo Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera


Who would I recommend this to?
THE WORLD.

What is this about?
Fighting the patriarchy. And what makes us human.

When would be a good time to watch this?
All the time.

Where does it take place?
Barbieland and Los Angeles.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because Barbie is epic.

How did I like this?
I loved it! I smiled so much! And it had my kind of humor! And heart! And was part musical! And I have that dress! I'm a Barbie girl, unfortunately in the Real World.

Have you seen Barbie? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?