Guillermo del Toro Cabinet of Curiosities: My Notebooks, Collections, and Other Obsessions | 
Slightly book related, as several stories in the 8 episode season are based off of short stories including back to back adaptations of Lovecraft, I just finished Del Toro's anthology series & have a few thoughts. I love that he introduces each episode, keeping with the tradition of shows like Hitchcock Presents & Twilight Zone. The roster of directorial talent is impressive, as is that of the actors. However the episodes themselves I found (cont)
vivastory to be a tad uneven, although there were def more highs than lows. Fave episodes: #2 (Graveyard Rats about a grave robber in need of money. Learning of a particularly valuable corpse he follows it no matter where it goes. This one made me squirm.) #4 (The Outside. I fucking loved this one. A banker/housewife/outsider starts using lotion despite the alarming allergic reaction in this highly stylized episode.) #7 (The Viewing. This was like a (cont) 2y
vivastory late 70s movie filled with a strange ensemble gathered for a mysterious purpose, high on drugs & synth music until the bizarre final few minutes.) 2y
RedCurly I did not like the #7 episode at all. It was pointless to me. But I really liked this show. 2y
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vivastory @RedCurly I really appreciate movies/ tv episodes that veer off into the unexpected & that is what the 7th episode provided for me. I had no idea where it was heading. I really enjoyed the series overall & thought it ended on a great note (I 💙 Jennifer Kent) 2y
RedCurly @vivastory I am glad you enjoyed it :) 2y
The_Book_Ninja Hit and miss but gloriously made 2y
Aimeesue Nice review! I love when they do the presenter intros à la Hitchcock and Masterpiece Theater. Does Del Toro do cameos in any of them? That was always my favorite part of Hitchcock's movies, although I don't think he did any for the series. 2y
vivastory @Aimeesue He didn't have any cameos unfortunately. I'm making my way through Hitchcock Presents at the moment. I'm almost finished with season 2 & he hasn't made an appearance in an episode. 2y
vivastory @The_Book_Ninja Definitely hit & miss. More hits than misses for me, & yes great production throughout. 2y
dylanisreading I need to finish watching this. 2y
Twainy This is on my short list of shows to watch. 2y
TieDyeDude We've been taking our time with this. Watched 1-6. I think episode 5 is the only one that's been underwhelming. We weren't expecting a straight Lovecraft tale (bleak, slow burn descent into madness). Love the concept and execution of the series, though! 2y
vivastory @TieDyeDude I am honestly baffled why they adapted Pickman's Model when it is one of Lovecraft's least interesting stories 2y
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