Pokémon the Movie 2000 (2000)

Title: Pokémon the Movie 2000
Rating: G
Run Time: 1 hour 39 minutes
Release Date: July 21, 2000
Genre(s): Anime, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Production Co.: GAME FREAK
Director: Kunihiko Yuyama
Starring: Veronica Taylor, Rachael Lillis, Eric Stuart


Who would I recommend this to?
Pokemon fans.

What is this about?
Ecological collapse thanks to someone capturing the legendary Pokémon.

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

Where does it take place?
The Oranges Islands.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I'm binging Pokemon for the first time.

How did I like this?
 This one didn't hold my attention as well as the first movie. The story was fun and exciting, but didn't have that intensity. Also, the animation style was really distracting. It mostly looked like the anime, but with hyper-realistic objects thrown in, which looked off. But it was the '90s...

Have you seen Pokémon the Movie 2000? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Pokémon Adventures in the Orange Islands (1999-2000)

Title: Pokémon Adventures in the Orange Islands
Rating: TV-Y7
Run Time: 20 minutes
Release Date: December, 1999
Genre(s): Anime, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Series
Production Co.: GAME FREAK
Creator(s): Junichi Msauda, Ken Sugimori, Satoshi Tajiri
Starring: Veronica Taylor, Rachael Lillis, Eric Stuart


Who would I recommend this to?
Everyone who watched the first season.

What is this about?
Legal, nonlethal animal fighting...and the friends we made along the way.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Whenever you need something to perk you up.

Where does it take place?
The Orange Islands.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because I was already extremely late to the party, was actually enjoying myself, and decided to stay.

How did I like this?
It's so fun! I flew right through all of the episodes! While none of them made me cry like during Indigo League, there were still several emotional moments. I liked how this arc focused on teamwork. Ash doesn't just need to catch Pokémon and battle with them, they all need to learn to work together on and off the battlefield.

I also liked Tracy so much more than Brock!

Have you seen Adventures in the Orange Islands? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

 

Red, White & Royal Blue (2023)

Title: Red, White & Royal Blue
Rating: R
Run Time: 1 hour 58 minutes
Release Date: August 11, 2023
Genre(s): Romance, LGBTQ+
Production Co.: Amazon Studios
Director: Matthew Lopez
Starring: Taylor Zakhar Perez, Nicholas Galitzine, Uma Thurman


Who would I recommend this to?
Fans of gay romance.

What is this about?
The president's son and the prince of England fall in love!

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

Where does it take place?
Washington DC and London, England.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because the book has been on my radar forever and it sounded cute.

How did I like this?
It was adorable! I really knew nothing going into it, so I was pleasantly surprised. It was funny and steamy and heartfelt.

The only annoyance was Madam President's accent.

Have you seen Red, White & Royal Blue? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Cruel Summer - Season 2 (2023)

Title: Cruel Summer
Rating: TV-14
Run Time: 40 minutes
Release Date: June 5, 2023
Genre(s): Drama, Suspense, Series
Production Co.: Freeform
Director: Bill Purple
Starring: Sadie Stanley, Lexi Underwood, Griffin Gluck


Who would I recommend this to?
Everyone who likes DRAMA and INTRIGUE and CHAOS!

What is this about?
A small town is shaken up when a local teen winds up dead.

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

Where does it take place?
The pacific northwest. "Chatham."

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because Season 1 was excellent.

How did I like this?
I am deceased! I was worried this one wouldn't hook me like the first, but I was IN IT! I only partially figured out whodunit, and a couple of other reveals, so I was SHOOK! I knew a huge twist was coming, but that didn't keep my jaw from dropping.

I love millennium music.

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

iCarly - Season 3 (2023)

 

Title: iCarly
Rating: TV-14
Run Time: 24 minutes
Release Date: June 1, 2024
Genre(s): Comedy, Series
Production Co.: Awesomeness Films, Nickelodeon Studios
Starring: Miranda Cosgrove, Jerry Trainor, Nathan Kress


Who would I recommend this to?
iCarly fans! This is for us!

What is this about?
Carly Shay is all grown up and facing adult problems!

When would be a good time to watch this?
Right now.

Where does it take place?
Seattle, Washington.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because I loved the original iCarly and this reboot has been A+!

How did I like this?
Creddie?! After all this time! I was never a big shipper of them, but I also wasn't against it. But they do make sense and are super cute. I also loved getting more of Mrs. Benson's shenanigans. And of course, Harper! Although I feel like they don't know what else to do with her. It's the same plot as last season, but a different woman.

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

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars - Season 6 (2021)

 

Title: RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars - Season 6
Rating: TV-14
Run Time: 1 hour
Release Date: June 24, 2021
Genre(s): Series, Reality, LGBTQ+
Production Co.: World of Wonder Productions
Starring: RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Ross Mathews


Who would I recommend this to?
Drag Race fans.

What is this about?
Past contestants compete to be added to the Drag Race Hall of Fame!

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

Where does it take place?
The workroom and main stage.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I never got a chance to watch my DVR of it!

How did I like this?
Obviously, I knew who won going into this, since it's been two years already and I'm obsessed with the series. I wasn't familiar with her at all, because I still haven't seen Seasons 2-4. Oops. In fact, this is probably my least favorite All Stars season, because I wasn't excited about any of the queens. I adored Season 1, even though I didn't know most of the queens, so that's not a problem. Just no one here made me care. I didn't dislike anyone. I was just...indifferent.

I'm also not a huge fan of the lipsync assassin twist. The assassins have no stake in this competition. Let the winner enjoy all of the perks of winning! Or do the true Lip Sync For You Legacy between the top two queens. And the Lipsync Smackdown? I don't see how winning a string of lipsyncs is equal to surviving the main challenge to the end. I like when an eliminated queen returns; I just don't care for this format. Not to mention, that Jiggly totally beat Silky in that second round, and Jan beat her as well. There's no way. But Silky totally won that Barbie Girl.

Have you seen RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars - Season 8 (2023)

Title: RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars - Season 7
Rating: TV-MA
Run Time: 1 hour
Release Date: May 12, 2023
Genre(s): LGBTQ+, Reality, Series
Production Co.: World of Wonder Productions
Starring: RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews


Who would I recommend this to?
Drag Race fans, or even those who are new and need to experience it for the first time.

What is this about?
12 previous contestants compete to be in the Drag Race Hall of Fame!

When would be a good time to watch this?
When you need something fun to binge.

Where does it take place?
The workroom and main stage.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because I always watch Drag Race.

How did I like this?
I adored this season! I was so happy to see Jimbo again! And even though I still haven't seen Season 2, I fell in love with Jessica Wild! And it was fun to have LaLa Ri back! This was just a fun cast! I especially loved having all of them back to get ready for the finale together. That was just so sweet and fun.

"Wha-ha-happened to Lil Poundcake" has been added to my list of favorite challenges. I was dying!

Have you seen RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?