RuPaul's Drag Race - Season 1 (2009)

Title: RuPaul's Drag Race - Season 1
Rating: TV-14
Run Time: 40 minutes
Release Date: February 2, 2009
Genre(s): Reality, Series, LGBTQ+
Production Co.: World of Wonder Productions
Starring: RuPaul, Santino Rice, Merle Ginsberg★


Who would I recommend this to?
No one honestly, this season is bad if it's your first in 2024.

What is this about?
Nine drag queens compete to become America's first next drag superstar!

When would be a good time to watch this?
Fifteen years ago, or for science.

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

Why did I decide to watch this?
Originally, because I was like WHAT?!?! Now, because I felt like reliving the mania before watching the seasons I missed.

How did I like this?
 I remember being super excited and invested when this first aired, but watching it now? It's sooo different from the following seasons. You can really tell that they were just figuring things out as they went along, which is fine. It's definitely a product of its time. Still entertaining, but doesn't quite hold up today.

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

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023)

Title: The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 2 hours 37 minutes
Release Date: November 17, 2023
Genre(s): Sci-Fi, Drama
Production Co.: Lions Gate Films
Director: Francis Lawrence
Starring: Rachel Zegler, Tom Blyth, Viola Davis


Who would I recommend this to?
Those who like villain origins.

What is this about?
A young man tries to pull his family out of poverty, but winds up compromising his morals and becoming and evil dictator.

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

Where does it take place?
Panem.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I enjoyed the book and previous movies.

How did I like this?
It was really good! It didn't feel as long as it is, which is good. And I think they did a great job of taking the gist of the book and condensing it down. I am still confused on the ending, but I generally struggle with open endings because I NEED TO KNOW what actually happened!!!

Have you seen The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

RuPaul's Drag Race - Season 16 (2024)

Title: RuPaul's Drag Race - Season 16
Rating: TV-14
Run Time: 1 hour
Release Date: January 5, 2024
Genre(s): Reality, Series, LGBTQ+
Production Co.: World of Wonder Productions
Starring: RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Ross Mathews, Carson Kressley


Who would I recommend this to?
Fans of drag and reality competitions.

What is this about?
Drag queens compete to be crowned America's next drag superstar!

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

Where does it take place?
The main stage!

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because it's one of my favorite shows!

How did I like this?
This is another season where I adored sooo many of the queens. There were multiple I would have been happy with winning, although my true #1 did win, so that was exciting!

Even though I did enjoy a lot of the queens and challenge, it can't be a favorite seasons, because there were many little annoyances as well. This kind of felt like a tester season, since they were trying several different twists and changes. Probably to see what they want to use in the future. But it made the season feel a little messy. I also could not stand how long they kept Maya around! She was in the bottom too many times and I don't think she was quite ready to be on the show in the first place.

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

Wish (2023)

Title: Wish
Rating: PG
Run Time: 1 hour 39 minutes
Release Date: November 22, 2023
Genre(s): Animation, Fantasy, Musical
Production Co.: Walt Disney Animation Studios
Director(s): Chris Buck, Fawn Veerasunthorn
Starring: Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine, Alan Tudyk


Who would I recommend this to?
Whoever.

What is this about?
A king holds onto wishes and a girl wants to take them back.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Whenever you run out of other Disney movies.

Where does it take place?
Rosas.

Why did I decide to watch this?
It's Disney.

How did I like this?
It's fine. Mostly, it just has no direction. Like, it has no idea what it wants to be. For example, the double animation style. I love them both, but not together. It made it hard to know where to look, and at times kind of gave me motion sickness. Then there's this awesome ballad, but why is sung between the king and Asha?!?!? Asha thinks everyone should be able to have the chance to see their wish fulfilled, but the king points out that some wishes could wind up badly, but this dichotomy is never explored. There's a lot of little things like that, which are great, but don't fit.

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

Interspecies Reviewers (2020)

Title: Interspecies Reviewers
Rating: R
Run Time: 23 minutes
Release Date: January 11, 2020
Genre(s): Anime, Series, Comedy, Fantasy
Production Co.: Passione
Director: Yuuki Ogawa, Kenshirou Morii
Starring: Miyu Tomita, Junji Majima, Yuusuke Kobayashi


Who would I recommend this to?
Monster girl lovers.

What is this about?
A group of adventurers review various species' brothels in their free time.

When would be a good time to watch this?
When the kids and prudes aren't around.

Where does it take place?
In a fantasy world, centered around the Ale & Eats tavern.

Why did I decide to watch this?
It sounded really fun, and I do enjoy monster girls.

How did I like this?
This is so ridiculous, in the best way! There's such a variety of girls that these guys have sex with, and the situations they get themselves into are quite entertaining. This is not Hentai, but it does get pretty close, with cleverly covered bits and...replacements. But there is no shortage of boobs!

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

Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for My Retirement (2023)

Title: Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for My Retirement
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 23 minutes
Release Date: January 8, 2023
Genre(s): Anime, Series, Fantasy, Comedy
Production Co.: Felix Film
Director: Hiroshi Tamadaa
Starring: Rika Nagae, Kaori Maeda, Rika Tachiban


Who would I recommend this to?
Fans of silly, cozy isekai.

What is this about?
A young woman is granted the power to jump between worlds, so she brings modern items to a middle ages type world to sell for a profit. And the friends she makes along the way.

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

Where does it take place?
Another world.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I like cozy isekai.

How did I like this?
It's so fun! While I'm generally not fond of shouty heroines, Mitsuha isn't so bad. In fact, I really liked her and her unapologetic capitalist attitude! She will do whatever it takes to upsell dollar store items to reach her goals! But then it takes an unexpected turn and I was super hooked! It's much more exciting than it leads you to believe.

Have you seen Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for My Retirement? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Hello Kitty: Stump Village (2005)

Title: Hello Kitty: Stump Village
Rating: G
Run Time: 9 minutes
Release Date: 2005
Genre(s): Animation, Series, Fantasy
Production Co.: Sanrio
Starring: Kitty White, My Melody, Badtz-Maru


Who would I recommend this to?
Claymation fans.

What is this about?
The misadventures of Hello Kitty and Friends.

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

Where does it take place?
Stump Village.

Why did I decide to watch this?
It's Hello Kitty claymation.

How did I like this?
This was ridiculously adorable visually. I need more cutesy claymation in my life! The stories are quite basic, but cute. I was surprised by how many of them were just about all of the ways to make these characters mad!

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