Reviews of movies and TV focused on women

Tag: Brett Gelman

  • Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile: a charming musical for the kids

    Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile: a charming musical for the kids

    Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, from the book by Bernard Waber, found a new life as a musical starring a sweet crocodile who sings and dances his way into the life of a young boy. It has a good message for kids and is deep enough for the adults with them to enjoy it, too.

  • Review: Jezebel (2019)

    Review: Jezebel (2019)

    Jezebel is a true story based on the early life of the film’s writer and director, Numa Perrier. Perrier plays the older sister Sabrina in the film but she lived it as the younger sister. It’s available on Netflix.

  • Review: Stranger Things 3

    Review: Stranger Things 3

    Stranger Things 3 continues to be brilliant storytelling. It hits all the right emotional highs and lows. The visual effects are stunning. The 80s nostalgia and callbacks shine. The scifi creature is gross and disgusting.

  • Review: Fleabag, season 2

    Review: Fleabag, season 2

    In the final moments of season 2, Fleabag turns to the lens and waves goodbye to us, the people inside the camera. We have been her companions, the people who have been allowed to understand her grieving heart just a little better.

  • Review: Like Father

    Review: Like Father

    Like Father is a heartwarming story about a father and daughter reconnecting 20 years after he abandoned her. It stars Kelsey Grammer and Kristen Bell.

  • Review: Stranger Things 2, also known as season 2

    Review: Stranger Things 2, also known as season 2

    Stranger Things is back on Netflix with season 2. It’s hard to say anything about season 2 that doesn’t include spoilers. You’ve been warned.

  • Review: Fleabag

    Review: Fleabag

    Fleabag is a British 6 part comedy series exclusively on Amazon Prime. It’s fair to call it a comedy – it has some very funny moments – but it’s about a woman in terrible emotional pain and distress. Some minor spoilers ahead.

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