The Specials is a British reality, soap-opera style show starring some of the most extraordinary young people just starting their adulthood as fellow roommates. What makes these young adults so special is that each of them has Down syndrome. The series follows these 5 roommates as they work together trying to figure out what it means to be on their own in the world.
I’ve cried and laughed while watching this heart warming story, filled with integrity and every emotion. I couldn’t help but fall madly in love with each of these stars of their series. I am addicted to this show. There isn’t an episode I haven’t enjoyed. It is very well produced. I’m surprised it hasn’t received an audience in the millions. I hope this blog helps spread the word about this show. It should go absolutely viral.
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This pumpkin does NOT get squashed at all. Fully in tact. WATCH THIS SHOW!
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Dog Files is a web series focusing on one subject: Dogs. It’s designed to be a compilation of short documentaries. Each episode is on a different topic. One episode shows how best to photograph your dog. Another episode focuses on the history of the pit bull breed of dog. And so on.
I’m on the fence about this show as full series. Aside from the opening credits, there isn’t a common energy or common look to the show, making me feel as though I’m not really watching a “series”. It just feels like a bunch of different short independently produced documentaries clumped together under one main title. However, with that said, there are still some very exciting episodes worth watching (in amongst some slow, not so exciting ones too – but you can just skip past those).
I loved the episode that focused on a wolf sanctuary and, surprisingly, I also enjoyed the episode that focused on the history of the pit bull. I could list all the other episodes that I enjoyed but I think you should poke around and find your own dog stories to relish.
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While I do recommend that you give this web series a try, I still have to give it a half squashed pumpkin. It does need some work on the uniformity as a series and, among some fun episodes, there really are some long, tedious ones too. But go check it out. Have fun!
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Steve Hayes reviews old classic films in his YouTube web series called, “Steve Hayes: Tired Old Queen”. I’ve watched a lot of movie review shows and none of them have ever demonstrated the volume of entertainment and film knowledge that this series is packed with. Hayes clearly loves films and especially the classics which we should always take time to enjoy. On top of his passion for classic films, Hayes demonstrates an uncanny knowledge of the history of Hollywood films. And if that wasn’t enough on its own to encourage you to watch this series, Hayes also fills each episode with his huge charm and humour.
You will catch yourself giggling, sometimes outright laughing, as Hayes takes the time to educate you, in his own delightful way, all about the making and the gossip of each wonderful classic film, one episode and one movie at a time.
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This series is an absolute “Don’t Miss!” A full pumpkin for my favourite “Tired Old Queen”!
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The Sessions Project is an interview between musical wonder will.i.am and filmmaker Norman Seeff. This is a production that is co-produced by the new Oprah network, OWN. We get to first see half the interview here in the net broken down into 4 parts (episodes), broadcasted on the L/Studio website. The full one hour interview will air later in the year, on OWN. This is a brilliant marriage between the internet and TV broadcasters. I love this idea. Bravo.
But back to the show… is it worth watching and waiting for the rest on OWN? It certainly is. Even if you aren’t a fan of will.i.am, you are highly entertained by a very well conducted interview. Seeff keeps the audience engaged by poking will.i.am with questions that just keep him talking and talking. will.i.am is a fascinating guy and I found his whole music making process quite interesting.
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This pumpkin is definitely not squashed! I hope there are others like this one coming down the pipeline!
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Legendary musician, Daryl Hall, joined the online broadcasting wave a few years back, in 2007, with his own web show called, “Live from Daryl’s House.” In spite of its casual look and laid back air about it, it is quite tightly produced. The premise is designed around Daryl “hanging” and jamming with his music friends. This show has garnered high recognition from all the major media outlets like Rolling Stone and CNN. And so it should. It’s what music fans have been hungry for, for decades. Fantastic music. Introductions to new up and coming musicians. And live performances of classic Hall and Oats songs. 
Each episode is packed with great music and, for some reason, a food segment which, for me, totally works. Music and food. Who’s going to argue with that combination.
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I love the way each episode is published on the website, with segments listed in a playlist allowing us to go back again and again to our favourite part. This is a must see. A fully unsquashed pumpkin goes to this amazing show.
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Star-ving stars David Faustino. You’ll remember him most as the son in “Married with children.” The premise of this show is designed around Faustino’s supposed pathetic life after the hit series “Married with children.” Episode one includes his TV dad, Ed O’Neil. Other episodes that follow continue to bring guest appearances from other successful stars of the “Married with children” series.
I don’t understand why someone as successful as Ed O’Neil would agree to play himself as such a jerk in such a jerky, jackass show. The jokes are not funny and for some reason Faustino finds it necessary for us to see his naked behind, episode after episode. And, speaking of episodes, each one is really the same. Faustino tries to revamp his acting career and fails miserably and so then he decides to take his life and he fails miserably at that too.
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If this show is any reflection to his true real life, I can say he’s still going to continue to struggle to revamp his career. This series gets a fully splatted, totally squashed pumpkin.
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Next is a short film that brings the audience simultaneously into the minds and thoughts of both a man and a woman, after they had finished having a one night stand. Before I review this film, let me say, the content is clearly for a mature audience. I recommend caution before watching. Visually, there is no nudity. It’s the audio that is quite detailed.
I love this film and it’s willingness to reveal a very taboo topic. What really does go on in the minds of women and men after sex? This story follows two people and their sexual encounter with each other. Sex is done. Now what? She’s filled with tons of questions. He’s filled with tons of questions. Each set of questions and concerns different from the other.
Filmmaker, Brett Goldstein, keeps no stone unturned in this story, revealing a true conflict of the sexes. We are privy to all these two characters are going through as they awkwardly wrap up the night. The actors beautifully play their characters in an understated manor. The set is so brilliantly dark and difficult to watch as if to demonstrate the lack of connection between the two characters.
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Next is a very intelligent film. I highly recommend it – for an adult audience – and give it a fully intact pumpkin.
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This won’t be the last time this blog gets a new look. I get bored easily. Just know this. There will always be two consistencies: One, the name will always be “The Pumpkin Press Review”. And “B”, there will always be pumpkins displayed at the bottom of the review posts (not squashed, half squashed, or totally squashed). And 3, I will always keep a picture of me displayed on the home page of this blog.
Happy Reading,
Danielle
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The best way to describe this series is exactly as it is said on the L Studio site that broadcasts it: “Humorists Starlee Kine and Arthur Jones offer their unique take on popular culture, people and places in this animated series.”
Both Starlee and Arthur are quick witted people who express fresh opinions on everyday cultural topics. But what I like most about this show is the way in which it is visually displayed. It’s completely animated. Even Starlee and Arthur are animated and for some reason it makes this review/talk show enticing and engaging. I love their choice of topics and their honest whit and repartee throughout each episode. It feels as if one is sitting down to visit a couple of great friends. It’s well paced, well written and, of course, well spoken.
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You must check this one out. It’s among the most intelligent shows out there! A full pumpkin for these two. Of course.
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This short film starts in a jungle where a man finds himself and, soon, his girl injured. We never get to know how the two of them got there. But it doesn’t really matter. This is one of those plot lines where mystery plays a powerful roll in the storyline. We find ourselves following the two main characters as they run from some men they think are a threat… later we learn what they are really running from.
It’s a touching film. Beautifully shot. Well acted and directed. the ending is nothing I expected it to be. I loved this film. I think you may enjoy it too.
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A fully intact pumpkin for this well produced short film!
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