2020 Has Been the Year of the Doc! What I watched in September 2020.

 Oh, September when its time to fire up the VCR and watch some of those old Halloween specials to get the spooky juices flowing. Sure I watched a few in preparation for the upcoming count down to Halloween but a few were just for pure enjoyment. As soon as that crisp air starts to flow my mind started drifting towards Halloween. But holy black cats what a year so far watching Documentary's this month I watched 4!  

 Mon, 28 Sep 2020  Witches in Stitches 1997 (Tubi TV)

Ready for a hilarious adventure? Hop aboard a broomstick for this tale of two dim-witted witches who accidentally turn their sister into a jack-o-lantern on Halloween...and that's just the beginning of the story. Join the silly sisters as they turn a typical suburban town topsy-turvy with their inept attempts to rescue their sister-turned-pumpkin on Halloween night. Watch them fly around town, go trick-or-treating for the first time, and pop in on a children's Halloween party. These "Witches in Stitches" will delight children with their entertaining tactics and humorous happenings. This is one Halloween story that can be enjoyed all year long!

Watch for my review during the Halloween Countdown.

Watched on Sunday, September 27, 2020. Larry The Cable Guy: Remain Seated (Amazon Prime)

Larry the Cable Guy is back to Git R Done. Remain Seated, his latest solo special will show you why this Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum recording artist and Billboard award winner is at the top of his game. Coming to you straight from the Rialto Square Theater in Joliet, IL to your seat at home! 

Was looking for something lite and airy to watch the other day and this popped up on Amazon Prime. Once I read it was filmed in Joliet (not too far from me) I thought hey why not. Boy, I'm glad I did this one is a hoot. Never was much of a Larry the Cable Guy fan but he had me rolling, as well as the wife and she never laughs.

Watched on Friday, September 25, 2020. The Social Dilemma 2020 (Netflix)

This documentary-drama hybrid explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations. This was way scarier to watch than most horror movies. IF you or a loved one is addicted to social media this just might be a wake-up call for you. I still steer away from Facebook about man Twitter and Pinterest falls on this list as well. I would not doubt that High Schools show this in history classes.

Watched on Friday, September 25, 2020. In Search of Darkness: A Journey Into Iconic '80s Horror  (Shudder)

An exploration of ’80s horror movies through the perspective of the actors, directors, producers, and SFX craftspeople who made them, and their impact on contemporary cinema. This one took me days to watch as it clocks in at a whopping 4 hours long! I feel it skipped some pretty important movies and for a horror junky like myself, I did not see anything new for me. Yet it is a nice look back at the goopy horror of the 80s. 

Watched on Thursday, September 24, 2020. Notre-Dame: Race Against the Inferno (Disney+)

On 15th April 2019, during Holy Monday Mass, the world’s most famous cathedral caught fire. Notre-Dame de Paris was ablaze in minutes, as an epic battle unfolded for heroic French firefighters. Under the gaze of the world’s media, they fought the inferno for more than 15 hours. Exclusive footage and interviews bring vividly to life the moment-by-moment courage of the Paris fire and police services, as they put their lives on the line to save this historic building.

Wow-what those firefighters went through! This was pretty intense at times.

Watched on Friday, September 18, 2020. Night of the Lepus 1972 (Svengoolie)

Giant mutant rabbits terrorize the southwest! Yeah, this was defiantly a fun time as a child it would have traumatized me. 

Watched on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Frankenweenie 1984 (Disney+)

When young Victor’s pet dog Sparky (who stars in Victor’s home-made monster movies) is hit by a car, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked “monster” wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor’s neighbors, he has to convince them (and his parents) that despite his appearance, Sparky’s still the good loyal friend he’s always been.

Such a classic Halloween staple I still do not understand why Tim Burton would have been fired by Disney for its creepiness? And yet he helps save the company a few years later. 

Watched on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Fuzzbucket 1986 (Disney+)

In the vein of “Harvey”, an invisible creature befriends a 12-year-old boy. Of course, no one else can see him nor believes in him. Oh wow, how is it I have never seen this? And if you have missed it fire up the old Disney+ time machine sit back and relax as Mick Garris (Yep the one that brought us so many scary movies) weaves a fun tale for the whole family to watch. 

Watched on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Mr. Boogedy 1986 (Disney+)

This one will defiantly be part of the Countdown next month so stay tuned! PS it was a blast!!

Watched on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. The Blob 1958 (Svengoolie)

A drive-in favorite, this sci-fi classic follows teenagers Steve and his best girl, Jane, as they try to protect their hometown from a gelatinous alien life form that engulfs everything it touches. The first to discover the substance and live to tell about it, Steve and Jane witness the blob destroying an elderly man, then it grows to a terrifying size. But no one else has seen the goo, and policeman Dave refuses to believe the kids without proof.

One of my all-time favorites!

Watched on Saturday, September 5, 2020. Hell on the Border 2019 (Amazon Prime)

This epic, action-packed Western tells the incredible true story of Bass Reeves, the first black marshal in the Wild West. Having escaped from slavery after the Civil War, he arrives in Arkansas seeking a job with the law. To prove himself, he must hunt down a deadly outlaw with the help of a grizzled journeyman. As he chases the criminal deeper into the Cherokee Nation, Reeves must not only dodge bullets but severe discrimination in hopes of earning his star–and cement his place as a cowboy legend.

Man, I had such high hopes for this one even if it was a low budget attempt it is a story that should be told. Sadly it comes off cold and rather boring. Bass Reeves was the inspiration behind the Lone Ranger who happens to be my favorite cowboy. With that said this one is a hard pass. 

Watched on Thursday, September 3, 2020. Class Action Park 2020 (HBO MAX)

Discover the legacy of Action Park, a very real amusement park that used to exist that has something of a legendary story. Not only because the park was wild and far less structured than something like Disneyland, but because many people were seriously injured, and some even died. While it sounds made up, this place was very real.

Watched on Thursday, September 3, 2020. Rob Schneider: Asian Momma, Mexican Kids 2020 (Netflix)

Former “Saturday Night Live” star Rob Schneider returns to the stage and shares his take on life, love, and dinosaur dreams in this stand-up special. Ending with a surprise duet performance with his daughter, singer-songwriter Elle King, Rob talks about potty training his young daughters and his own pig potential.

"What is he saying? It’s so low and not funny. So disappointed I really like Rob Schneider." Pulling out the turkey leg for this one! SKIP IT.

The totals for the month look like this

13 Flims Watched

4 on Disney+

1 on Shudder

2 on Amazon Prime 

2 on Svengoolie

1 On HBO Max

2 on Netflix

1 On Tubi TV

100 of the 75 movie goal I set for 2020

Wow up to 100 movies and it feels pretty good if I do not say so myself. 17 of those 100 are documentary, not sure what it is this year but searching for a good story seems to come int that format. I have also watched more stand up than ever before with Larry the Cable Guy of all things bringing me to tears. What a crazy world this has been.

Of course, scary movie month is upon us I would like to squeeze 2 movies a week in for October. I have a few bucket list movies that I have inquired that I will jump on asap as well as a few I would like to revisit. 

Here is to Shocktober. 

So let me know in the comments have you watched anything fun in September? What are some of your viewing plans for October?