Workin’ Moms latest season finally made it to Netflix in the US. Actually, I may have missed the release of season 5, because when I clicked on the “New Episodes” announcement, I found two seasons I hadn’t seen. So I spent a few days watching seasons 5 and 6 of this Canadian import. It had me laughing along with the assortment of moms and their messy family and work lives. A few spoilers are ahead for both season 5 and 6.
Continue Reading: I discover 2 seasons of Workin’ Moms on Netflix. It’s a party!Category: Streaming
Review: Along for the Ride
Along for the Ride tells about Auden (Emma Pasarow) and the summer she spends in a small beach town before her first year of college. It was directed and written by Sofia Alvarez based on the novel by Sarah Dessen.
Continue Reading: Review: Along for the RideJulia, the Julia Child documentary
Julia the documentary is a look at Julia Child’s entire life from directors Julie Cohen and Betsy West. It uses a wealth of archival footage of her cooking and giving interviews. People who knew her and worked with her speak, and modern chefs who owe so much to her were interviewed.
Continue Reading: Julia, the Julia Child documentaryReview: Hidden Assets, a gem for the mystery lovers
Hidden Assets, a joint Irish and Belgian police procedural, stars Angeline Ball as an Irish cop named Emer. The role is a spin off from the character Emer in Acceptable Risk. Emer was a favorite in the earlier series and that earned her a series of her own.
Continue Reading: Review: Hidden Assets, a gem for the mystery loversReview: Undone, season 2, fixing the timeline
Undone is a fantastical animated series about time travel, mental health, and family love. It features a largely Latinx cast and a lead character who is hard of hearing. Ever wish you could skip around in time to fix your problems?
Continue Reading: Review: Undone, season 2, fixing the timelineJulia, episode 8, “Chocolate Soufflé”
Julia wrapped up season 1 with the “Chocolate Soufflé” episode. But celebrations are in order, because just before the episode aired, HBO Max announced the series will get a second season! Even more Julia Child is coming.
Continue Reading: Julia, episode 8, “Chocolate Soufflé”Review: Pachinko, epic family saga from Korea
Pachinko is a fascinating, beautifully written and photographed family saga. Everything revolves around the Korean character Sunja, whose life story is told from birth into her 80s. In the photo above you see the teen Sunja, played by Minha Kim. With her is Hansu (Lee Min-Ho).
Continue Reading: Review: Pachinko, epic family saga from KoreaThe Good Karma Hospital, season 4
The Good Karma Hospital continues its winning recipe for success with season 4. That means exciting medical work, continuing character development for the main cast, interesting new characters, and seasonal guests with meaningful issues.
Continue Reading: The Good Karma Hospital, season 4Review: Parallel Mothers with Penélope Cruz
In Parallel Mothers (Madres paralelas) director Pedro Almodóvar and star Penélope Cruz team up one more time to create another fascinating story. Two parallel stories, actually. One is about facing the truth as a modern mother, and one is about uncovering the truth about Spain’s violent past.
Continue Reading: Review: Parallel Mothers with Penélope CruzGrace and Frankie, the final episodes, a loving farewell
The final episodes of Grace and Frankie were told with tenderness and affection. The two key relationships – Grace and Frankie and Sol and Robert – were written as the beautiful love stories they had always been. Everyone is getting older and that isn’t always roses and rainbows, but they age with love. Spoilers ahead.
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