What I've Been Watching

Photo by Nothing Ahead

Just a quick refresher for anyone that forgot:

With the new year, I got back into scheduling what I watch. By that I mean, each day I focus on one streaming service or watching DVDs/blu-rays I own. I started doing this years ago and it really helped me to actually finish watching shows instead of just starting something and then going back and watching random shit on YouTube for the next month. Which is what I’ve been doing for the past year, really. So, I’m going to start some posts talking about what I’m watching for each day and my thoughts, and my expectations to actually finish it.

These posts are done whenever I finish up the schedule.

DVD/blu-ray

The Simpsons

Been watching my old Simpsons DVDs. Which the packaging on some of these leaves much to be desired. 

DVR

The Simpsons

Wasn’t really feeling anything on the DVR, so I found The Simpsons on FXX and decided that would work.

HBO Max

We Bare Bears

This is such a cute and fun show. 

Netflix

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic

So… I was scrolling through Netflix trying to decide on what to watch when I saw the new My Little Pony… And I did not like the design. Was not happy. So I spite watched Friendship is Magic… 

This show gets a lot of... Not hate, exactly, but people really look down on this show. Though, that might be just people I know. "Cartoons are for kids". Which, yeah, they are, but that doesn't make them bad. My kiddo used to watch this show all the time and because of that I used to watch it all the time. It kind of sucked me in. I liked My Little Pony when I was a kid and this show was a good update. 

PlutoTV

Garfield & Friends

Prime

Buzzfeed Unsolved: Supernatural

Felt like some Ryan and Shane Shenanigans

Roku

Killer Mysteries

Actually finished this up. 

Tubi

How It’s Made

I put this on as background noise as I did some reading. I got sucked in. I know how toilets are made now! 

VUDU

Resident Evil: The Final Chapter

Resident Evil: Degenteration

Resident Evil: Damnation

Then the internet shitted out and I decided I’d watch Vendetta another day. 

YouTube

Mystery Trackers: Forgotten Voices (Hidden Object Game) 

Gab Smolders 

I love Gab and her Hidden Object Game videos are super relaxing to watch.

The Haunted Taxis of Ishinomaki

Decoding the Unknown

As always, I have to watch at least one Simon Whistler video. It's the law. Or something.

15 of the best orange dresses in cinematic history 🧡🦊🍊

ModernGurlz 

I love fashion stuff. Which seems to surprise people. But I love looking at pretty dresses and shit. And this channel is super good and shows me lots of pretty dresses!

Prohibition - OverSimplified

OverSimplified

Love OverSimplified history videos. Amusing, easy to understand, just perfect. We use it in my kiddos's history stuff. 

Tried to Cover Up a Vicious Crime… TWICE

That Chapter

This bitch was stupid.

Mystery Case Files: Escape from Ravenhearst (Hidden Object Game)

Gab Smolders

Again, love Gab. 

And that's what I've been watching. 

What I'm Watching

 What I’m Watching…

Photo by Nothing Ahead

Just a quick refresher for anyone that forgot:

With the new year, I got back into scheduling what I watch. By that I mean, each day I focus on one streaming service or watching DVDs/blu-rays I own. I started doing this years ago and it really helped me to actually finish watching shows instead of just starting something and then going back and watching random shit on YouTube for the next month. Which is what I’ve been doing for the past year, really. So, I’m going to start some posts talking about what I’m watching for each day and my thoughts, and my expectations to actually finish it. 

These posts are done as I finish up the schedule. 

DVD/blu-ray

M3gan

Pretty good movie. Predictable as hell, but still a fun watch.

Oh, and a warning: The dog dies. It is not graphic and happens mostly offscreen, but yeah, he dies.

DVR

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

No commentary on this.

HBO Max

Ghost Ship

Ya know, I fully enjoy this movie and have watched it multiple times, but I still can never remember what the fuck happens after that opening scene. Even now, with the movie just finished I’m kind of like “well… There was a ghost… And a ship…” I still really enjoy the movie though. 

The Haunting

Always a good watch, in my opinion. 

Signs

I still like this movie. Forgot about the dog deaths though. 

Netflix

Finished up Absurd Planet, which was such a fun show.

Watched the Resident Evil movies that were available after that. Well, the ones with Milla Jovovich. They didn’t have all of them. Which, rude. 

Prime

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark

13 Nights of Elvira

The Elvira movie is always such a fun watch. I love her so much.

13 Nights of Elvira is basically movies with Elvira popping in with some commentary. I watched three “episodes”. First movie - Cannibal Women in the Avacado Jungle of Death - was bad. So bad. Second was Puppet Master, which I watched years ago. Need a rewatch of it, honestly. I wasn’t fully paying attention this time and it seems bad but a fun bad. Third was Dollman. As I said I wasn’t fully paying attention so I have no idea what happened in this movie. 

Roku

Killer Mysteries

Just some true crime while I read fan-fiction… 

Tubi

Labyrinth

Gods, still love this movie… But, straight up, if I was Sarah I would ask David Bowie to send the kid back and make me the Goblin Queen.

Most Terrifying Places in America

I really enjoy this show. Just people telling spooky stories. And the narrator is perfectly dramatic for the content.

VUDU

Resident Evil

Resident Evil: Apocalypse

Resident Evil: Extinction

Resident Evil: Afterlife

Resident Evil: Retribution

I feel like I should mention that after I watched all of these (most of the second time within the week) I put on CJUGames playing Resident Evil to fall asleep to. I even made a playlist so I could easily go to the videos whenever I wanted.

YouTube

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire - Teaser Trailer

They’re gonna be fucking, right?

Beware the Pope Lick Monster

Channel: MrBallen

I showed up expecting a cryptid. Did not get a cryptid.

Trigger Warning: 

Death

Stupid Girl by Garbage

I Touch Myself by Divinyls

5 Scary Ghost Videos Caught by Ghost Hunters

Channel: Nuke’s Top 5

The Terrifying Story of the Whistler | Reddit Horror Story

Channel: That Chapter

Just a spooky story. Love spooky stories.

The Complete Resident Evil Timeline Explained!

Channel: GameSpot

Spoilers for all the games as well as the animated movies and Netflix show. I did skip the last few minutes because it covered the Village DLC which I haven’t… watched someone else play and I didn’t want it spoiled for me. But otherwise, fun video.

Even Flow  by Pearl Jam

When Cats Break the Rules of Nature

Channel: Casual Geographic

I love this guy's videos.

Trigger Warning:

Animal Violence

Disturbing Region Locked Mysteries with Chilling Evidence

Channel: Lazy Masquerade

I like Lazy Masquerade's videos. They are not happy topics, but he is a good narrator.

Trigger Warnings:

Violence

Murder

Why Lucas Baker Was Crazier Than We Thought | Full Lucas Baker Lore and Origins from Resident Evil

Channel: HeY DeVuH

I am not going to trigger warning every Resident Evil video that follows. Just assume there is death, violence, and that sort of shit. The videos are about horror games. It's not going to be pretty.

Also, assume they all have spoilers. Cause I'm pretty sure they do. 

Anyway. Lucas is a crazy asshole, right?

How to Make Godzilla vs Kong's TUNNEL TO HOLLOW EARTH // Godzilla 2021

Channel: North of the Border

50 Facts About Leon S. Kennedy

Channel: Ink Ribbon

Exploring the Darkest "Unidentified Wiki" Pages

Lazy Masquerade

Trigger Warning:

Violence

Death

Drug use mention

5 Ghosts Videos That Will SCARE the HECK Out of You

Nuke's Top 5

Spooky videos!

Top 10 SCARY Ghost Videos To SEND YOU RUNNIN'

Nuke's Top 5

More spooky videos!

A Closer Look at MOTHER MIRANDA from Resident Evil Village | Story of Mother Miranda Explained

HeY DeVuH

5 Scariest Things Caught On Doorbell Cameras

Nuke's Top 5

Only slightly spooky videos. That snake one, though...

5 Scary Ghost Videos That You'll REGRET Watching !

Nuke's Top 5

5 Haunted Dolls Caught On Tape

Nuke's Top 5

I fucking love Nuke's spooky video lists. 

What Happened to Jack Baker In Resident Evil 7 | Full Lore And Origins of Jack Baker From RE7

HeY DeVuH

Top 5 SCARY Ghost Videos That'll Make You CRY for DADDY

Nuke's Top 5

What Really Happened to Marguerite Baker in Resident Evil 7 | Story of Marguerite Baker from RE7

HeY DeVuH

I watched a lot of YouTube videos. Still in a Resident Evil mood obviously. I highly recommend HeY DeVuH and Ink Ribbon for Resident Evil lore videos. 

And that's what I've been watching.

“I got into an argument with a girlfriend inside of a tent. That’s a bad place for an argument because then I tried to walk out and slammed the flap. How are you supposed to express your anger in this situation? Zipper it up really quick?”

-Mitch Hedberg

What I'm Watching

Photo by Nothing Ahead

With the new year, I got back into scheduling what I watch. By that I mean, each day I focus on one streaming service, watching DVDs/blu-rays I own or watching things on my DVR. I started doing this years ago and it really helped me to actually finish watching shows instead of just starting something and then going back and watching random shit on YouTube for the next month. Which is what I’ve been doing for the past year, really. It also spread out longer shows and movie series so I didn't get burnt out on them. So, I’m going to start some posts talking about what I’m watching for each day and my thoughts, and my expectations to actually finish it.

Disney+

Had to cancel our Disney+ subscription for a bit, so nothing is being watched there.

DVD/blu-ray

The Shining and Doctor Sleep

I have mixed feelings about The Shining movie. It’s a good movie, but the book is so much better. Which means I started reading the book again (I will hopefully post a review of that when I’m finished). Doctor Sleep was fantastic. I read the book around the time it was released (Thanks for letting me borrow that, Erica). My memories of the book were a bit spotty. And maybe after I read the book again the movie will not be as great to me, but for now, I think the movie was excellent and totally worth watching.

DVR

Trying to catch up on the Daily Show. I had episodes on my DVR from October… And I’m also really sad to see Trevor go. I love him.

HBO Max

Prodigal Son

I watched most (if not all) of this show when it was on the air and fucking loved it. The cast is great and the characters are so interesting. I can’t remember if I actually finished watching the second season, I’m pretty sure I did but my memory sucks, so I decided to give it a rewatch. Do not regret the decision. If you like detective shows with a bit of a twist, I highly recommend this one. Just… Don’t expect much as it only had two seasons. I wanted more but what can ya do?

Hulu

Elementary 

I loved Elementary from the first episode. I think it’s a great adaptation of Sherlock Holmes. I never finished the last season, so I am determined to actually do so now. I think Jonny Lee Miller as Sherlock Holmes is a fantastic choice. And the supporting cast of characters are also fantastic. I highly recommend this to anyone that likes Sherlock Holmes stories but doesn’t need an exact replica of an adaptation. Also, great diversity.

Netflix

Lucifer

I watched the first couple of seasons back when it was first aired. And then just… stopped for some reason. I really enjoy the show though. Love Maze. I give her heart eyes every time she is on screen. And Trixie, the detective's daughter, is one of the best child characters I have seen on TV.

Prime

Grimm

I watched most of the first season before, I believe. I remember very little. I’m not loving this one as much as I’m loving other shows I’m watching. It is cool enough, but… If I was going to recommend a detective show with supernatural elements, I’d recommend Lucifer first. I’m going to keep with it, though. We’ll see how I do. My issues with the show are very nit-picky so I’m trying to look past them. Monroe is great though. I love him.

Roku

I can’t remember what I watched on Roku… Did I watch anything on it?

Tubi

Boogeymen: Monsters Among Us 

When this popped up while I was scrolling for something to watch I thought it was going to be a murder show. It is not a murder show. It is a cryptid show. Second episode is about Mothman, and as a West Virginian who loves cryptids, Mothman is my bro. Also, I met a few of the people that were in that episode, which was cool. And all the episodes seem pretty interesting. Especially if you like cryptids. If you like those shows where dudes go into the woods or whatever to prove these things exist, this is not the show for you. But if you like learning about weird shit in a documentary style, definitely check this show out.

VUDU

Supernatural

Oh, Supernatural… I can’t remember when I stopped watching this show before. I know plot-wise around when I stopped, but no spoilers so… Who knows when I stopped watching. I’m going to give it another go. I know I will at least make it through the first five seasons with no problems. After that is anyone’s guess.

YouTube

Started watching a bunch of North of the Border’s stuff. His sculptures are just so awesome and his sense of humor is hilarious. Also watched some Lazy Game Reviews futzing around with weird computer shit. Both channels are oddly calming and if you’re into nerdy shit, I highly recommend them. North of the Border makes tiny nerdy things, usually with clay. And Lazy Game Reviews does a lot of computer related stuff. His technical jargon goes over my head but I still find his videos enjoyable. 

And that's what I've been watching for the past 10 days (maybe nine? What the fuck did I watch on the Roku channel?) Anyone else watch any of these shows/movies? Any recommendations for things I should check out?

Sometimes I like to challenge myself by being an idiot and doing things the hard way.

-North of the Border (YouTube channel - I made Steve and a Warden video.)