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Frames beautifully capture the moodiness of the series and characters. The entire series felt almost comforting to watch two people's lives unfold their life from middle age to late into life. It showcases neither romanticised nor agonized version of marriage. I've really felt the weight when olive said " you're too plain for me Henry" something along these lines, when they held captive by robberers. I can definitely see someone like her falling in love or wanting to be with someone like the teacher and i also know they wouldn't last a day, because there was a visible agony inside these characters from the trauma they've experienced that might've made them feel like they recognise eachother and that would make it feel like, love. I've loved watching every frame of these series but I'm truly short of words to rightly put them to analyse any further. If anyone has watched and loved it or has any contrary opinions, let me know, I'd like to here it from a different perspective?

I also had a thought, if olive was named olive because of the moodiness in the olive Colors ?

Genre: Horror, Horror, Thriller, Detective

Plot in a nutshell: 1965 is coming, America was divided into two lines kill or be killed, mostly sex models suffered more often, and actresses, among them who turned out to be the smartest named Jean Seaberg, noticing in her the huge potential of a sex model, she is taken into the actors of one of the horror movies

After the first casting, the film went with a bang, her director wants to write another horror film that will simply blow up the end of the 20th century and no one will be able to get ahead in the near future, Jean becomes the main target of the whole mess, she notices that all this becomes strange, the reality around her is distorted as if, she sees how people disappear without a trace, having learned about the murders in a fit of rage, they take on the role of the murderer! After a while, it becomes known that the murderer is not just her director, but also herself, by chance of her intuition she kills innocent people who were caught at the time of death! Meanwhile, the director distorts her reality by turning the hunt into a horror movie, but Jean is not one of those who can be broken just like that, he and she kill those people they knew so much to get closer and see each other face to face!

But she doesn't suspect at first that this scary movie is her life

QUOTE: <<If you point your finger at everyone, you'll get the opposite>>

(This book contains a large amount of brutality, murder, harmful habits, and violence. It is not recommended for sensitive readers.)

Chapter 1: On the eve of that year, a casting takes place in America for a future romantic television series titled “Dark Phoenix”, based on horrifying military events that occurred in the United States during World War II between 1941 and 1945, as well as during aviation disasters.
According to the plot, a pilot (played by Christian Stewart) is hospitalized after surviving an авиа crash while on duty. During his recovery, he begins a romance with a nurse (played by the already well-known young sex model and actress of that era, Jean Seberg), in order to show that love has no limits, even in the darkest times of humanity.
The events shown in the film take place in 1942, and the directors intentionally shoot the scenes in black and white to convey the atmosphere of those terrifying, rotten times.
The body of a severely wounded pilot is brought into the hospital to one of the young nurses. People silently place his body on the examination table without uttering a single word, then leave the room.
“A gloomy evening, Mrs. Francis,” says the wounded pilot named Barry Allen in a timid yet hauntingly beautiful voice.
“You should not move right now. I need to check your heart,” replies Mrs. Francis.
She puts on white gloves and begins unbuttoning his shirt. As soon as she removes it, a bloodstained undershirt is revealed beneath, through which his defined abs, slim figure, and muscular chest are visible.
She lingers, admiring his well-shaped body, then begins listening to his heart, guiding the slightly cold metal across his bare chest. Barry relaxes for a moment, light shivers running through his body.
“Oh…”
Mrs. Francis listens carefully to his heartbeat and then speaks:
“Sir… your heart…”
“What?”
“It is surprisingly fine. Now let us examine it more thoroughly.”
The nurse moves the instrument across his chest, while Barry relaxes even more, leaning back on the table.
“Madam, my heart tells me that it loves you.”
The nurse blushes slightly and, shy and hesitant, looks into his loving eyes, momentarily losing her ability to speak while continuing her work.
After that, she reaches for a needle and thread to stitch his deep wounds. Turning back to him, she threads the needle and begins. As she stitches the wound, Barry hisses in pain and occasionally cries out.
When she finishes, she says:
“That’s it. Everything is over now.”
“Miss, I am very grateful to you, but I do not know how to express it. And at some point, my heart gave me a signal. I would like to whisper something to you. Could you lean closer?”
The nurse slowly leans in, anticipation visible on her face as her brows furrow slightly.
“Yes… even closer…”
She leans in further. Time seems to stop for a moment. Barry gently turns her face toward his, and their lips meet in a natural, deep, passionate kiss. Barry holds her head with his muscular, vein-covered hand. She lies against him, while his other hand firmly wraps around her waist. Soft kisses and quiet moans of love can be heard, and Mrs. Francis feels his abdominal muscles beneath her body.
After the long, passionate kiss, they slowly pull away, looking at each other with half-smiles. Suddenly, bright lights turn on. The entire film set has captured the shot according to the script.
“CUT! THAT’S A WRAP!” the cameraman shouts.
Both characters stand up, and the entire cast disperses to their dressing rooms. Jean Seberg, who played Nurse Francis, approaches the directors and asks:
“How did it turn out?”
The director, Mr. Trevor Beatrice, answers:
“Overall, it was great. Though I wanted to see a bit more sex in your expression, but generally it was very good… I’d even say excellent. We’re approving you for the role.”
“Thank you.”
Jean is delighted by what she hears.
On her way down the corridor, she removes her red wig with long red hair, letting her thick white hair flow freely as she greets her colleague.
“Hi, Jean.”
“Hi, Cindy.”
Jean enters her room and begins changing back into the outfit she arrived in, a stylish yellow leather biker suit, and washes off the nurse’s makeup she wore for the role. Afterward, Jean looks at her reflection in the mirror. Memories from her childhood haunt her mind, when her father was a World War II veteran. The screams of the dead victims continue to echo in her memory, and half of the series reflects her past and real-life events.

(To be continued)

I’ve tried getting into the wire three times. I can’t get past episode 3 or maybe 4. Bored out of my mind. Everyone talks about it being one the best shows ever made. I feel like it’s the kind of show I would devour but I just….can’t…get there.

Love sopranos, love breaking bad, love Boredwalk empire, love better call Saul. All hooked me by episode 2 or 3

Am I just not being patient enough?

Hey folks,

So its been almost a year since i finished watching the hbo mini series sharp objects and i loved it

The show was a slow burn at start but the payoff was great i loved the story, characters and the twist

I am in search of show similar to sharp objects.

Please suggest shows on similar lines

I have been a watched it from the beginning and have done rewatches every couple of years or so since then. I am not talking about individual episodes, but entire series.

For me I think it is Season 3. Beyond season 3 there are great individual episodes, 'Long Term Parking' etc but some things get a little repetitive and good but not great like the first 3, the random shock traffic accidents become a bit cliche, a few too many redshirts you don't know or care about and the whole New York thing becomes a little bit stretched.

I always forget when I watch Season 1 how many great episodes, and scenes were packed into that. Aside from the Pilot, where there were a few unrealistic bits (ie the car chase and running down of the HMO guy in broad daylight in front of witnesses etc) It felt so much more realistic in terms of the small time simplicity of the crew.

Seasons 2 through 3 were all highly original and covered new stories and ideas and of course probably the greatest episode.

Beyond that even probably the next best episode of seasons 4 - 6 was a repetition (however shocking it was and "they can't do that!"