Reviews of movies and TV focused on women
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Orphan Black S5 E3 Beneath Her Heart
Read more: Orphan Black S5 E3 Beneath Her HeartOrphan Black episode 3, “Beneath Her Heart,” focuses on the Hendrix family past and present. Alison (Tatiana Maslany, one of many) has a breakthrough and Donnie (Kristian Bruun) does some revealing dance steps. This is a recap. Every sentence is a spoiler.
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An Abundance of Riches
Read more: An Abundance of RichesWow. Weekends lately, right? How can I support all the great women-centric entertainment this weekend?
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Review: Season 1 of The Handmaid’s Tale
Read more: Review: Season 1 of The Handmaid’s TaleThe Handmaid’s Tale was originally a novel from prolific writer Margaret Atwood. I read it about 30 years ago when it came out, but my memory is sketchy. My sketchy memory left me free to watch the new television series The Handmaid’s Tale with fresh eyes. This is a review of season 1.
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Watch This: Mankiller Trailer
Read more: Watch This: Mankiller TrailerEvery time I got the chance to vote for a woman who should appear on a $20 bill, I voted for Wilma Mankiller. I tried. Now there’s a documentary about her, titled Mankiller, beginning the rounds of festivals. I hope it will be available online soon.
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Watch This: Teaser for Flip the Script
Read more: Watch This: Teaser for Flip the ScriptFlip the Script is a web series from Women in Film. It takes real situations and changes the genders to create a comedic series about gender parity and representation.
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Orphan Black S5 E2 Clutch of Greed
Read more: Orphan Black S5 E2 Clutch of GreedOrphan Black episode 2, “Clutch of Greed,” has Rachel winning. And winning. Things don’t look good for the sestras and freedom. This is a recap. There are spoilers everywhere.
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Wynonna Earp S2E2 Sneak Peak
Read more: Wynonna Earp S2E2 Sneak PeakWhat are you watching on Friday night? I certainly hope your answer involves the SyFy channel and especially Wynonna Earp because it’s awesome.
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Watch This: Trailer for Gypsy
Read more: Watch This: Trailer for GypsyGypsy is a new Netflix original starring Naomi Watts as a therapist who is apparently more twisted and in need of help than her patients.
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Orange is the New Black Season 5: Thumbs Up vs. Thumbs Down
Read more: Orange is the New Black Season 5: Thumbs Up vs. Thumbs DownOrange is the New Black season 5 was both an emotional thrill ride and a disappointment. I want to discuss my likes and dislikes about the latest season. This is not a detailed review. There might be a few spoilers along the way.
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Orphan Black S5 E1 The Few Who Dare
Read more: Orphan Black S5 E1 The Few Who DareOrphan Black season 5 begins with “The Few Who Dare.” We’re right where we left off, with Sarah injured on the island, Cosima and Charlotte in the village on the island, Delphine looking after Cosima, Mrs. S and Kira held by Ferdinand, and Rachel thinking she’s conquered the world. Spoilers ahead, this is a recap.