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First Viewing Viewing Date: August 2nd Via: Blu-ray Plot: A true story about a naive Australian teenager who marries an abusive German immigrant with fanatical neo-Nazi ties. Rating: 5.9/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: August 1st Via: Google Play Plot: A physically perfect but naive man goes in search of his long-lost twin brother, who's a short, a womanizing, small-time crook in the process of selling a stolen invention that'll earn him millions. Rating: 7.2/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: August 1st Via: iTunes Store Plot: When an obsessive hypochondriac learns that he is dying, he accepts an offer to throw himself in a volcano at a tropical island. During the journey, he learns to truly live. Rating: 6.0/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: August 1st Via: Blu-ray Plot: An unmotivated slob agrees to babysit his brother's children, including a rebellious teenage daughter, following a sudden family emergency. Rating: 7.1/10

Involving, proficiently produced Aussie war film

“Australian involvement in the Vietnam War is seldom covered in film and television, outside of the little-known 1979 film The Odd Angry Shot and the obscure 1987 miniseries Vietnam. Enter 2019's Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan, a contemporary Australian production about the oft-studied titular ” read more

First Viewing Viewing Date: July 25th Via: iTunes Store Plot: The true story about the struggle to posthumously award a United States airmen with a Medal of Honor, over three decades after he died on the battlefield for selfless actions that saved many lives. Rating: 7.7/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: July 24th Via: Netflix Plot: A clinically depressed teenager gets a new start after he checks himself into an adult psychiatric ward and meets a kindly teenage girl. Rating: 7.5/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: July 23rd Via: iTunes Store Plot: A deadly species of South African spider hitches a ride to America in a coffin, where it begins breeding. Rating: 7.6/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: July 21st Via: iTunes Store Plot: An inner-city junior high school teacher with a drug habit forms an unlikely friendship with one of his students after she discovers his secret. Rating: 6.2/10

Viewed: Season 1

The Great immediately evoked memories of 2018's critically acclaimed The Favourite, as it features a similar blend of raw humour and historical drama. Unsurprisingly, the show was created by one of the writers of The Favourite - in short, if you loved that movie, you'll love The Great. Despite being a historical drama (occasionally based on true events), it never feels like boring homework. Instead, the show sparks to life from the very beginning, with terrific actors portraying superbly-drawn characters, and with sharp scripting that's full of humour. Elle Fanning grows up in front of our eyes, and it's the perfect role to really transition her into adulthood - on top of dealing with adult content, she's also really fucking sassy and a joy to watch. This is also a great role for Nicholas Hoult, who manages to be endearingly stupid with a hint of menace underneath. As stated, the show is not historically accurate, but nor does it ever claim to be - it's smart, enjoyable historical mostly-fiction which I highly recommend, and which I'll be tuning into next season. Huzzah!