Reviews of movies and TV focused on women
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Brain Dump: Wynonna Earp, Younger, The Fosters
Read more: Brain Dump: Wynonna Earp, Younger, The FostersA brain dump is a few short hits about what’s on the TV. Today the topics are the Wynonna Earp season finale, Younger and The Fosters.
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Watch This: Trailer for Season 2 of The Crown
Read more: Watch This: Trailer for Season 2 of The CrownThe Crown on Netflix was one of the best things on television when it began. Season 2 will be available on December 8, and promises more of the same.
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Review: The Invisible Guardian (El guardián invisible)
Read more: Review: The Invisible Guardian (El guardián invisible)The Invisible Guardian (El guardián invisible) is a Spanish language thriller from Spain. The lead character is a female police inspector.
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Book Review: The Science of Orphan Black: The Official Companion
Read more: Book Review: The Science of Orphan Black: The Official CompanionThe Science of Orphan Black: The Official Companion by Casey Griffin and Nina Nesseth is finally available! It’s a nerdgasm.
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Watch This: Teaser for Our Souls at Night
Read more: Watch This: Teaser for Our Souls at NightOur Souls at Night brings Jane Fonda and Robert Redford together again in a romance about a couple who’ve been neighbors for a long time.
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Review: The Defenders season 1
Read more: Review: The Defenders season 1The Defenders season 1 is part origin story for the supergroup known as The Defenders and part war against the Hand, a superevil power. Most of the supporting characters from the individual series for each of the 4 superheroes make at least a small appearance. There are a few mild spoilers in the review.
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Watch This: Trailer for The Florida Project
Read more: Watch This: Trailer for The Florida ProjectThe Florida Project is about a 6 year old girl named Moonee, played by Brooklynn Prince. She and her mom live in a Florida motel. It’s summer and the afternoons are long and full of adventure.
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Review: Two Lovers and a Bear
Read more: Review: Two Lovers and a BearTwo Lovers and a Bear is an odd indie from Canada starring Tatiana Maslany and Dane DeHaan as Lucy and Roman, the two lovers. The bear is, well, a bear.
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Watch This: Trailer for Molly’s Game
Read more: Watch This: Trailer for Molly’s GameMolly’s Game looks like a female-powered delight. I’m ready to see it right now, but it won’t be released until November 22. Jessica Chastain plays Molly Bloom. The story is based on a real person, who seems exceptionally kickass.
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Watch This: Trailer for Disjointed
Read more: Watch This: Trailer for DisjointedIf I were a young woman today, just finishing high school and thinking about my future, I would look at two possible careers. One would be in renewable energy. The other would be in cannabis dispensaries. The legal sale of cannabis is a field wide open to women entrepreneurs and growing fast.