Supernatural Re-Watch | Post #2: Pilot 1x01

Pilot 1x01

Here we go again. 

All the emotions in that first scene. Watching the happy family that they could have been. Which was torn away from them. We go from the iconic celling fire to present day. Were we see the brothers for the first time. They looked so young. It's insane that they are the actual age of the characters. The thing that I enjoy from the show is the relationship between the brothers.

I forgot how amazing the music selection is along with the soundtrack. Seeing the boys together in the impala is just hilarious, specially how they argue back and forth. In this episode we follow the Woman in White, which is La Llorona in Latino culture. The first time I watch this episode I was so excited because I knew the story from folklore.

There are so many moments I still quote from this episode from the iconic "Jerk. Bitch". Their banter and one liners still make me laugh even as I re-watch it. I think it's what make the show. Their relationship is such a key factor. They have each others back no matter what. The part that cracks me up every time I had watched this episode was the part were Sam pulls Dean into the room. It looks like Dean is caught off guard.

I do miss this feeling of the show. The dark color scheme. It makes it feel like a horror movie which I love. I really do enjoy the monster of the week formula because it ended up making me curious of the folklore behind the story and I end up reading up on the stories.

The thing I did like was how quick they think on their feet in situations. It made it believable because they do have history of being train since they were young.

Overal I really like the episode. It was a great introduction to the show and really brought interest into the mystery of what is going on and the relationships of these characters.

One thing I never understood was how did Dean get to that room so fast? Question that will never get answer.

These will be random thoughts about the show.

I will be keeping track of these things during the episodes.

Sam Death's:0  |  Dean Death's:0  |  Time's Arrested:1  |  Mess Up Car:1  |  Death in Episodes:3  |  "Jerk.Bitch.":1  |  Hugs:0

Supernatural Re-Watch | Post #1: Intro

Reason Behind this re-watch.

I am excited to restart this journey with the Winchester boys. It has been years since I have invested and actually watched the show. I remember watching the show when it first aired a week before on the WB (yes back in the day when the CW was the WB) website even before it aired.  I was so excited. I was finally going to get another show about monsters and demons. Buffy the Vampire Slayer had been out of air for 2 years and Angel for 1 year (although I was more of a Buffy fan I still needed my supernatural/monster dose of the week so ended up watching Angel also). I needed a horror base show. As soon as it air it became a show I would watch week by week. Excited to see the monster of the week with the overall arc story. I was invested in the story and the online community was amazing. 

The reason I departure from Supernatural was not the fandom it self (although sometimes it can get a little too crazy and out of hand). It was because the story was originally plan as a 5 season arc. With the creator stating that it was the plan from the beginning. I felt that the network was just milking its success. Season 6 wasn't helpful at all. I had really mix feeling of that season. I didn't ended up completing it because I wasn't enjoying the story line. It wasn't something I loved. So decided to step away from the show. That way my fun memories of the show wouldn't be ruin. I have gone back and seen episodes here and there, but I haven't really followed the story line or know what is going on. 

Now 7 years later I have the desire to revisit the show once again. It's going to be a long journey to watch the show from the beginning to the current season, but it's something I hope I will enjoy. My mom started watching the show for the first time. I like talking to her about the show and her theories and how she enjoys it. It something that I didn't think she would like because it is horror. That is something she never understood or liked. She doesn't like horror but I LOVE it and now we both have a show that we both like that has those elements.

Also, the resent news of "Wayward Sisters" being a show, has me excited and interested to where they can take it. Seeing a show about female characters in that world is something different what I wold love to see. I am really looking forward to it and do hope it does get pick up.

Another factor for me wanting to take this journey is King Books (Alana). I have been following her for a while. I love her videos. But the only videos that I haven't been able to watch are her videos of her Supernatural reactions. For the reason that I don't really know what is going on in the show. But I have been seeing her videos about her love for Supernatural and her conventions visit that it really made me miss the fandom. The final straw was watching her reaction of the news of "Wayward Sister". Her excitement made me excited of the news and ultimately pushed me into wanting to begin this re-watch. 

So these are the reasons for starting my Supernatural re-watch and for majority of the episode to watch for the first time.  

I will be posting an episode reflection starting June 29 (this Thursday). I will be posting my reflection of the episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. Hoping to finish season 1 by September and then picking up season 2 in October.

Films Watch | Post #4

Switching Film watch post to Monday's.

The Final Girls ★ ★ ★ ★

Director: Todd Strauss-Schulson

Writer: Joshua John Miller, M.A. Fortin

I really had fun with this movie. It was a nice surprise. I think it would have been a lot greater film if they took the horror aspect a little more seriously. It could have been brilliant. But I get they where trying to hit a demographic. But I would have love to read the original script of this film. 

XX  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Directed: Karyn Kusama, Jovanka Vuckovic, St. Vincent, Roxanne Benjamin
Written:  Roxanne Benjamin, Jack Ketchum, Jovanka Vuckovic
I completely loved this. It was so different of the things I have seen. Really love how all of the directors presented their stories. It also didn't feel disconnected at all. A more broken down review will be posted later in the week.

Films Watch | Post #3

Really didn't watch much this week. Hoping this coming week will be different.

Beware the Slender Man ★ ★ ★ ★
Director:  Irene Taylor Brodsky
Documentary 
Summary:  The mythos of a faceless, digital-age bogeyman known as Slenderman was created on the Internet, but his influence was felt in the real world when two 12-year-old girls lured their friend into the woods for a brutal murder.
Short Thoughts: This was scary in so many levels. It make us think how much children could get their hands on without our knowing with the internet in their finger tips.  It also expresses that not everything is as simple when it comes to children.


Scooby Doo  (rewatch) ★ ★ ★
Director: Raja  Gosnell
Writer: James Gunn, Joseph Barbera, William Hanna, Craig Titley
Summary: Two years after a clash of egos forced Mystery Inc. to close its doors, Scooby-Doo and his clever crime-solving cohorts Fred (Freddie Prinze Jr.), Daphne (Sarah Michelle Gellar), Shaggy (Matthew Lillard) and Velma (Linda Cardellini) are individually summoned to Spooky Island to investigate a series of paranormal incidents at the ultra-hip Spring Break hot spot.
Short Thoughts: Randomly saw this with my sister on the weekend. This really shows how much special affects has grown for only a few years.  We couldn't stop laughing with how corny this movie was. It was a fun watch.

Films Watch | Post #2

Not a lot of movies watched this week but still a good batch. With splitting my time between reading and other things I think I did pretty good. These are the movies I watched between June 5th to June 11, 2017. I may end up doing single post on movies. Not sure yet if I will be going that direction. I think it will depend how many movies I watch a week and how interested I am with the film.


Mommy Dead and Dearest ★★★1/2
Director: Erin Lee Carr
Documentary
This was just so disturbing. But I just couldn't stop watching it. It felt like an episode of Criminal Minds but the fact that it was true was crazy. I love documentaries. It's interesting to see all the facts and get more information of the focus of the documentary.


I Am Not A Serial Killer ★★★★★
Director: Billy O'Brien
Writer: Billy O'Brien, Chris Hyde
I must read this book series. I enjoyed this movie so much. Really want to dive into the book series by Dan Wells. It felt like something different and I was surprise by the film. I liked that it didn't feel like a big film. It was more of a character piece. Also, with topics of what makes you human. Really did enjoy it. If you like horror and a thriller it's something I would recommend. 


Young Frankenstein  ★★★★★
Director: Mel Brooks
Writer:  Mel Brooks, Gene Wilder
Why I waited so long to watch this film I don't know. I loved this film, humor mixed with horror it was amazing. Every single joke so well place. I like that it feels like it still holds up today. Easily became on of my favorite movies.

Films Watch | Post #1

Once again let's see how long I can keep this up. I am hoping to do a round up each week with the films I watch. It would be interesting to look back at this and see my thoughts of films I watch. Hoping to actually see a few movies during the week. Helping me get through my big spreadsheet. Hoping to post updates every Tuesday.

(Not lying this is my spreadsheet. I also have one for my books and comics.)


Films that I watched


The Martina (re-watch) ★★★★★
Director: Ripley Scott
Writer: Drew Goddard (adaptation from Andy Weird novel)
I love this movie. I can see this film again and again. Really needed a re-watch of it.


The Witch: ★★★★
Director: Robert Eggers
Writer: Robert Eggers
What a movie. The tension in this movie is just so strong. Really enjoyed how different it was.


The Guest: ★★★★★
Director: Adam Wingard
Writer: Simon Barett
It took me a while to actually sit down and watch this movie. Because I didn't really know what it was about. But once I saw it I was blown away. Don't know why I waited so long to watch it. Loved ever moment of it. And the soundtrack is amazing.


Wonder Woman: ★★★★★
Director: Patty Jenkins
Screenwriter: Allan Heinberg
What can I said that hasn't been said. This movie is just amazing. Pure perfection. Everything we ever wanted in a superhero movie and movie in general.


Rogue One (re-watch): ★★★★★
Director: Gareth Edwards
Writer: Chris Weitz and Tony Gilroy
I just had the need to re-watch this amazing movie. How many emotions this movie brought out.

The Stephen King Challenge

(This challenge was posted on January 7, 2020)

Updated: 1/07/2020

I started my Stephen King journey a while back and not until recently I decided to try to read all his publish novels. It's a journey that I am looking forward to accomplish. I have no set date. It's a journey that I would like to take slowly and enjoy. Got this idea and list from "Gather together read".

Novels - newest to oldest

(*Some titles repeat due to re-release or compilation of serial novels (titles in red are books I have read)*

The Institute - 2019
The Outsiders - 2018
Sleeping Beauties - 2017
Wendy's Button Box - May 2017
End of Watch - June, 2016
Joyland Illustrated Edition - September, 2015
Finders Keepers - June, 2015
Revival - November, 2014
Mr. Mercedes - June, 2014
Joyland - June, 2013
Doctor Sleep - 2013
The Dark Tower: The Wind Through the Keyhole - April, 2012
11/22/63 - November, 2011
Under the Dome - November, 2009
Duma Key - January, 2008
Lisey's Story - October, 2006
Cell - January, 2006
'Salem's Lot Illustrated Edition - November, 2005
The Colorado Kid - October, 2005
The Dark Tower - September, 2004
The Dark Tower: Song of Susannah - June, 2004
The Dark Tower: Wolves of the Calla - November, 2003
The Dark Tower: The Drawing of the Three - June, 2003
The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger - June, 2003
The Dark Tower: The Waste Lands - June, 2003
The Dark Tower: Wizard and Glass - June, 2003
From A Buick 8 - 2002
Black House - September, 2001
Dreamcatcher - March, 2001
The Green Mile: The Complete Serial Novel - 2000
The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon - April, 1999
Bag of Bones - September, 1998
The Green Mile: Coffey on the Mile - August, 1996
The Green Mile: Night Journey - July, 1996
The Green Mile: The Bad Death of Eduard Delacroix - June, 1996
The Green Mile: Coffey's Hands - May, 1996
The Green Mile: The Mouse on the Mile - April, 1996
The Green Mile: The Two Dead Girls - March, 1996
Desperation - 1996
Rose Madder - 1995
Insomnia - 1994
Dolores Claiborne - 1993
Gerald's Game - 1992
Needful Things - 1991
The Stand: The Complete & Uncut Edition - May, 1990
The Dark Half - November, 1989
The Tommyknockers - November, 1987
Misery - June, 1987
The Eyes of the Dragon - February, 1987
IT - September, 1986
Cycle of the Werewolf - April, 1985
The Talisman - November, 1984
Christine - April, 1983
Pet Sematary - 1983
Cujo - September, 1981
Firestarter - September, 1980
The Dead Zone - August, 1979
The Stand - 1978
The Shining - 1977
'Salem's Lot - October, 1975
Carrie - April, 1974

Bachman Novels

The Bachman Books - October, 1985
Blaze - 2007
The Long Walk - 1979
Rage -  1977
The Regulators - 1996
Roadwork - 1981
The Running Man -1982
Thinner - November, 1984

Short Story Collections

The Bazaar of Bad Dreams - November, 2015
Different Seasons - August, 1982
Everything's Eventual - March, 2002
Four Past Midnight - September, 1990
Full Dark, No Stars - November, 2010
Hearts in Atlantis - September, 1999
Just After Sunset - November, 2008
Night Shift - 1978
Nightmares & Dreamscapes - October, 1993
Skeleton Crew - June, 1985
Stephen King Goes to the Movies - January, 2009

Non-Fiction

Danse Macabre - 1981
Faithful - September, 2005
GUNS - January, 2013
Hearts in Suspension - 2016
Mid-Life Confidential: The Rock Bottom Remainders Tour America With Three Chords and an Attitude - 1994
Nightmares in the Sky - 1988
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft - 2000
Secret Windows: Essays and Fiction on the Craft of Writing - 2000

Screenplays

Sorry, Right Number - October, 1993
Storm of the Century - February, 1999