artdonovandesign
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I cannot, for the life of me, imagine that this series of "short stories" could have been approved for three full seasons! First the stories are _far_ too short. The commercials between episodes are LONGER then the episodes themselves!
The story descriptions are good and are actually better than the final products. There are weak to no endings! Each stand alone episode is merely an _outline_ of a story-?. Not a completed concept, but rather an incomplete and poorly conceived one at that . And who directed three seasons of this nonsense? It's a real mess of a "series". Avoid it, as life is far too short to waste on this amateur nonsense.
The story descriptions are good and are actually better than the final products. There are weak to no endings! Each stand alone episode is merely an _outline_ of a story-?. Not a completed concept, but rather an incomplete and poorly conceived one at that . And who directed three seasons of this nonsense? It's a real mess of a "series". Avoid it, as life is far too short to waste on this amateur nonsense.
I had reviewed this film when it first appeared on Prime and posted it all I er my social media - mostly to blank stares ( in this case, total silence)
Since that time "The Man From Earth had gone on to receive a 7.9 on IMDB and 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
It's a stunning concept, thoroughly unique in the genre of sci-fi. And for a story that's such a slow burn, it keeps you on the edge of your seat. I cannot say enough about the cast, as they are perfect in their roles.
But my absolute FAVORITE actor her is the late Tony Todd. He delivers his lines with such authority, he knocked my out of my chair.
I can't say enough hood things about this intriguing, unique film.
But beware! There is a sequel that must be avoided at all costs. The original film is *perfect* in its form and a sequel is not needed.
It's a stunning concept, thoroughly unique in the genre of sci-fi. And for a story that's such a slow burn, it keeps you on the edge of your seat. I cannot say enough about the cast, as they are perfect in their roles.
But my absolute FAVORITE actor her is the late Tony Todd. He delivers his lines with such authority, he knocked my out of my chair.
I can't say enough hood things about this intriguing, unique film.
But beware! There is a sequel that must be avoided at all costs. The original film is *perfect* in its form and a sequel is not needed.
You can glean the whole plot from the synopsis and the fine reviews posted here.
So I'll _try_ to add something a bit different.
As soon as the movie opens, we get right into the core of the concept. And *Kudos* to the director and screen writer for not dithering about with useless filler, meaningless " romance" and boring back stories.
Our protagonist stumbles upon some kind of vintage 1950's technological device in an old neighbors' garage. This oddly beautiful device has a _very_ cool Steampunk aesthetic- old toggle switches, heat sinks, VU meters and old radio tubes. Ostensibly, it appears to be a radar-like device. It's purpose is unclear- but not for long!
On the work table in front of the device, there's a very authentic, old-timey NASA tech manual with well worn, yellowed pages. NASA? Oh, I love this already. These are important little details because they enhance the visual aesthetic, provide a time frame for when the device was built and most importantly, what the machine does. It's a *Ghost Finder!* and it works! NASA tech and Ghosts? I love it!
Naturally, these kids being computer tech whizzes, turn this device into an APP for their phones... Don't ask. They simply did it. Go along with it.
*Cool, techy supernatural mayhem ensues.* I was not disappointed, as I loved the concept and how well they produced a quality film on a shoe string budget. Terrific young actors. Dramatic and moody scene illumination. Tight dialogue.
What's not to love?
So I'll _try_ to add something a bit different.
As soon as the movie opens, we get right into the core of the concept. And *Kudos* to the director and screen writer for not dithering about with useless filler, meaningless " romance" and boring back stories.
Our protagonist stumbles upon some kind of vintage 1950's technological device in an old neighbors' garage. This oddly beautiful device has a _very_ cool Steampunk aesthetic- old toggle switches, heat sinks, VU meters and old radio tubes. Ostensibly, it appears to be a radar-like device. It's purpose is unclear- but not for long!
On the work table in front of the device, there's a very authentic, old-timey NASA tech manual with well worn, yellowed pages. NASA? Oh, I love this already. These are important little details because they enhance the visual aesthetic, provide a time frame for when the device was built and most importantly, what the machine does. It's a *Ghost Finder!* and it works! NASA tech and Ghosts? I love it!
Naturally, these kids being computer tech whizzes, turn this device into an APP for their phones... Don't ask. They simply did it. Go along with it.
*Cool, techy supernatural mayhem ensues.* I was not disappointed, as I loved the concept and how well they produced a quality film on a shoe string budget. Terrific young actors. Dramatic and moody scene illumination. Tight dialogue.
What's not to love?