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Emily in Paris (2020)
Hate me if you wish, but I would dream to be Emily
Emily in Paris, is not your typical drama series. We're in a time where traveling is limited, and our minds are left to wonder. How lucky could one be to have an opportunity to work in a beautiful city, while single, and lost in a ménage à trois.
After episode 1, I downloaded Duolingo and attempted to learn French. I wanted to live the dream of Emily by one day venturing to Paris. Many critics may carry derogatory opinions on the character, however, who are you to judge someone lost in a place of wonders. Sometimes we must fall to learn, correct? As for Emily, we see someone trying to stay wrapped in her morals, but they slowly unravel as her time lengthens in Paris. Deepened by temptations, as we see eye-candy, one after the other, we could only wonder who Emily chooses to be vulnerable towards. At one point in time, we must all have felt uncomfortable in a new setting. We may try to change ourselves, adjust or conform to the new norms. As we see through Emily, it isn't easy but she's trying.
The cast is phenomenal, and the storyline can be frustrating. But if a series can trigger your emotions, then you must admit - it is good!
Are We There Yet? (2010)
Disappointed.
Believe it or not, as a kid, I was a fan of the original movie. Upon looking for something for my dog to watch in the background, while I work from home, I noticed this show on the IMDb channel. After a few minutes, I was utterly disappointed. The overall casting is not the worst, but there could have been changes to make it better. Terry Crews, Coys Stewart, Keesha Sharp, and Telma Hopkins do a great job taking on previous and new characters.
However, Essence Atkins and Teala Dunn were not so pleasant. I sensed a forced or strained voice coming from Atkins that reflects poorly or better yet, sounds corny. Aleisha Allen, known as the punctual teen who can sing, does not reflect in Teala's performance. I'll admit, even Terry Crews does not portray the same persona as the Nick from the original film.
There's supposed to be that dynamic of a former bachelor learning to be a father figure while transitioning into family values. Suzanne should ecstatic about starting a family she dreamed of, alongside maintaining her busy career. The children should be learning how to deal with a new chair at the dinner table, while bonding with their step-father through teenage matters.
As much as the show had potential, I completely understand why it has been cancelled. The jokes missed the punchlines and the storyline left the show.