Tag: Luke Kirby

  • Étoile, a triumph of a series

    Étoile, a triumph of a series

    Étoile looks like a story about ballet, but it’s really a series full of funny characters, weirdos, outcasts, big egos, and rampant artistic temperament. The series was created by Daniel Palladino and Amy Sherman-Palladino who directed most of the episodes as well. It’s already set for a second season and I can’t wait to see…

  • The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, an extravaganza of a final season

    The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, an extravaganza of a final season

    The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, season 5, took an “everything including the kitchen sink” approach to wrapping up this funny series. There were flashbacks and flash forwards, there were musical episodes, there was a roast, there were shows within shows, there were jokes on top of jokes. The love affair this show had with 1960s fashion,…

  • Review: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, season 4

    Review: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, season 4

    The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, season 4, proves that some series do improve with age. The fourth season of this comedy sees Midge make some decisions about her career and begin to face some of her mistakes. It may be the funniest season yet. There’s a season 5 promised.

  • Review: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, season 3

    Review: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, season 3

    In season 3 of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Midge (Rachel Brosnahan) is on tour as the opening act for famous singer Shy Baldwin (Leroy McClain). She’s traveling with her manager Susie (Alex Borstein). Things are going great! Beware, there are some season 3 spoilers ahead.

  • Review: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, season 1

    Review: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, season 1

    The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is an Amazon Video exclusive. The first season of this comedy set in 1950s Manhattan is now streaming. It’s the story of the birth of a comedian. There are some season 1 spoilers ahead.