Category: Television Reviews

Your Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man is Amazing! But Will Pete Get A Day Off like Ferris Bueller?

The producers behind this latest take on Your Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man have a lot of unique twists and turns planned on what’s familiar. When this story takes place in a much distinct reality from what we know, the different relationships elevate the mythos to an edgy new level.

Your Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-ManNow Playing on Disney Plus
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Your Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man is a refreshingly different take about our favourite wall-crawler. And as for who are his worst enemies, it is slowly developing. Without it, I doubt I’d care about the antihero Tombstone as much. Unlike other animated series which cut to the chase, the best part concerns Lonnie (Eugene Byrd) before his fall and Miko (Grace Song) her transition. Their side stories develop along with the hero’s, but as for if they will be his amazing friends, that’s debatable.

Here, Peter Parker (Hudson Thames) is learning the ropes in what it takes to be a hero. Here, he doesn’t meet the Avengers or even get recruited. The random reference to those events from the Captain America films is just that! As for where the other superheroes are, we only catch two in action, and hear about others.

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When PBS’ NOVA Tries to Explain “What Are UFOs?” We Should Pay Attention!

Although one-third of the episode is repeating old information, the final third is worth paying attention to for the public to help UFOlogists study What Are UFOs? 

NOVA What Are UFOs? General PosterWhen America’s most beloved popular science television program decides it’s time to deal with the UFO phenomenon, a lot of viewers are going to take notice. That’s because the answer to “What Are UFOs?” actually offers a few bits of information that’s absolutely new to me, and the 50-minute program is not simply regurgitating information that’s already well known to Ufologists.

The December 2024 timestamp on the most recent footage surprised even me. I notice that much information in television productions is usually outdated by broadcast time. Sometimes, the footage doesn’t make it to the mainstream until years later. Cellphone footage is difficult to validate, but the producers’ prompt action shows they take this subject seriously.

While the program’s first third covers familiar material, it successfully acquaints newcomers with the phenomenon’s beginnings and explains the preference for using “Unidentified Aerial Phenomena” (UAP) over the old term. And to recap the incident that really catapulted interest and put “closure” to the Roswell incident, even I’m skeptical. That’s because while Project Mogul is a plausible explanation, there’s still the question if aliens bodies were also found.

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Henry Danger The Movie, Preparing For A New Generation The Right Way!

At long last, Henry Danger the Movie is being developed to be somewhat like Batman while retaining what defines a Nickelodeon show! And the horror schtick helps.

Henry Danger the Movie Poster
Nickelodeon / Paramount+ (Jan 17) and YTV (Jan 20)

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Every once in a while, when I see a commercial for Nickelodeon’s Henry Danger or one of its spinoffs on YTV, I wonder if the former side-kick (Jace Norman) will ever become  Nightwing from DC Comics? And I’m surprised Henry Danger The Movie delivered. I can easily picture him as that type of jaded individual after the events from the original series. Although this continuation has moments which has to recognise why this studio loves silly, the trip through the light fantastic was very entertaining!

That’s because Frankini (Frankie Grande) steals the show. He manages and performs at the nightclub where the best action takes place. Although this individual appeared in only three episodes of the series, for the producers to decide on which recurring character to bring back must have been tough. And when he got transformed into a vampire, I’m sure he can give Paul Reuben a run for the money. Unfortunately, the alt version of this dancer does not have a hilarious death scene like in the Buffy movie, but he looks absolutely fabulous!

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How How Long Will The Fairly OddParents A New Wish Last?

In what makes The Fairly OddParents A New Wish work is that Cosmo and Wanda have never aged, and let’s hope they never do!

The Fairly OddParents A New Wish PosterAlso Streaming on Netflix

Watching The Fairly OddParents in the early 00s was a guilty pleasure. I loved the nutty adventures as ten-year-old Timmy Turner navigated through life’s many hurdles. In the sequels and live-action features, he grows up, and his time with the fairies must end.

When Cosmo and Wanda moved on to help new kids, the series never felt the same. And when I noticed Netflix listed The Fairly OddParents A New Wish, curiousity got the better of me. I’m glad the series finished its Nickelodeon run, so other services can start carrying it.

With this latest, Hazel Wells is trying to adjust to life in an unfamiliar city and is without her older brother—the fairies believe they should help! Everything I loved is just as crazy. While it doesn’t quite live up to what I enjoyed in the past, what’s offered are early episodes are still enjoyable. Although I’m not all that keen with the digital redesign, I got used to the new style quite fast. Had the studio given this series a bigger budget, I’d love to see the fairies rendered in CGI and real life as hand-drawn.

Until the next batch of episodes are offered. all that hyperactive chaos I know this series extols isn’t quite there yet.

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Missing Persons and Grisly Murders. When Expedition Files Opens Up Old Case Files Once More.

It’s less about the destinations these days for Josh Gates, doing host duty for Discovery Channel’s latest, Expedition Files.

Expedition Files with Josh Gates as HostBetween Expedition Unknown, Expedition X and Expedition Files, it’s safe to say Josh Gates is keeping my interest in Discovery Channel‘s programming alive. When the latter offers deeper looks into cold cases rather than simply old which includes new theories on who is to blame, I’m hooked! In the first episode, Travis Walton’s alien abduction is explored. And I’m glad this series is not regurgitating the same ol’ material. What’s key to this segment is that Gates spoke to the man to see how he’s doing now.

As for Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr’s grisly death, speculation is still rampant. What’s offered here suggests his father was into eugenics! Revelations could tarnish this family’s legacy, but until conclusive evidence emerges, everything remains mere allegations.

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Season Two of David J. Fernandes’ Creepy Bits is Here! Prepare for More Spooky Tales of the Unexpected!

And we have an episode guide too! Disclaimer: Creepy Bits is best experienced in the dark, with headphones. If only they were quadraphonic….

Creepy Bits Season Two PosterHollywood Suite Broadcast Premiere Nov 19 at 9pm ET. 

After Halloween, not everyone was preparing for The Day of the Dead. Some folks may have tuned in to view David J. Fernandes‘ Creepy Bits that debuted early in the month on VOD. But now, it’s more accessible on specific specialty networks! There’s no news yet for worldwide release, but in the meantime, for Canadians, they have early access.

It’s a wonderful series for those who want simple frights in a bite-size format. This Canadian series offers a contemporary take on some classic tropes, and will leave viewers in awe.

After the debut “Baby Face,” episode from season one, what makes this program special is that sets up the tension quite fast for the bogeyman style surprise! These shorts live up to its name for effectively creating that sense of unease, even as the last frames play out. Sometimes, the finale is not for the better, but is far, far worse, and leaves the aftermath for each viewer’s imagination to figure out.

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