Like any true fan of Sally Wainwright’s writing, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the series Gentleman Jack. Episode 1 aired last night: I’ll take a look at a few of the things that struck me about the first episode.
Continue reading “Gentleman Jack: A Look at Episode 1”Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé
Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé is a documentary telling the story of a spectacular achievement in music and culture.
Continue reading “Homecoming: A Film by Beyoncé”Review: The Wife
I finally got around to seeing The Wife, months after everyone else. After I saw it I was not entirely happy that I had.
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Destroyer is not an easy film to watch. Detective Erin Bell (Nicole Kidman) is not an easy woman to like. She’s a broken woman trying with her last ounce of energy to make right the mistakes of her past.
Continue reading “Review: Destroyer”Watch This: Trailer for Miss Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries
Miss Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries is a spin off from the delightful Australian series Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries. The new series premieres on Acorn TV on Monday, April 29, 2019.
Continue reading “Watch This: Trailer for Miss Fisher’s Modern Murder Mysteries”Review: Band Aid
Band Aid sticks to you with comedy, music, fighting, and making up. It’s all in the service of dealing with grief and pain. The film is funny and surprising and ultimately heartwarming.
Continue reading “Review: Band Aid”Review: Quicksand, a Swedish drama series
Quicksand opens with 5 gunshots, a bloody classroom, and a stunned young woman named Maja (Hanna Ardéhn) sitting speechless and uninjured amid the chaos. Minor spoilers ahead.
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It feels like it takes years and years for each season of Queen Sugar to reach Hulu, where I anxiously wait to watch it. Season 3 finally made it there. And, of course, I watched it. You can see all 3 seasons on Hulu.
Queen Sugar continues to be a well written, well acted, beautifully touching story about the extended Bordelon family and their history on the land.
Continue reading “Review: Queen Sugar, season 3”Most Beautiful Thing (Coisa Mais Linda)
Most Beautiful Thing (Coisa Mais Linda) is a Brazilian series on Netflix. Set in 1959 Rio de Janeiro, the series features 4 leading women who break every convention.
Continue reading “Most Beautiful Thing (Coisa Mais Linda)”Review: Unicorn Store
Unicorn Store bursts with a magical fantasy about finding yourself and growing up. It’s a work of visual art from start to finish. Brie Larson directed and stars in this fanciful tale of wonder.
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