Reviews of movies and TV focused on women

Tag: Merritt Wever

  • Review: Roar, a celebration of women

    Review: Roar, a celebration of women

    Roar is an 8 part anthology series. Each story is about a woman and a pointed women’s issue. The list of women in front of and behind the camera is compelling and should convince you to take a look at the series.

  • Review: Marriage Story

    Review: Marriage Story

    Marriage Story features brilliant performances from Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson. The film explores the American way of divorce and how it damages a couple who want to be good parents and friends when it’s over. This is a sad story, know that going in. It’s painful to witness. However, it’s ultimately full of hope. […]

  • Review: Unbelievable

    Review: Unbelievable

    Unbelievable begins with the rape of Marie (Kaitlyn Dever). Her case is mishandled by the police. Elsewhere, two cops played by Merritt Wever and Toni Collette chase a serial rapist until the trail leads them to Marie. This outstanding series is based on a real case.

  • Review: Irreplaceable You

    Review: Irreplaceable You

    Irreplaceable You begins in the cemetery where Abbie (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) is buried. In a voice over, Abbie explains her story. It began when she and Sam (Michiel Huisman) were 8 years old. They’d been together ever since.

  • Review: Godless

    Review: Godless

    Godless is a 7 part mini-series Western from Netflix. It’s a sweeping tale of evil power vs. good. The story features misshapen religion and disastrous interference from the press. There are love stories, family stories, and stories about fathers and sons. It takes place in the 1880s.  Beware the spoilers.

  • Thoughts on Godless episode 1 “An Incident at Creede”

    Thoughts on Godless episode 1 “An Incident at Creede”

    I started watching Godless last night. I only watched the first episode, “An Incident at Creede.” I intend to keep watching, but I had a few bothersome thoughts about this episode I want to mention. After I finish the season I’ll have more to say. I hope by then I will be less picky and […]

  • Review: Meadowland

    Review: Meadowland

    Meadowland is a drama about losing a child and how individuals deal with grief. It received glowing reviews when it first came out, I was eager to see it. The opportunity finally arrived with Netflix adding Meadowland to its lineup. 

  • 6 Observations on 7 Years with Nurse Jackie

    6 Observations on 7 Years with Nurse Jackie

    Nurse Jackie ended in 2015 after 7 seasons. This half-hour show on Showtime was widely considered on of the best shows on television, and for good reason. At a half hour, it may have been considered a comedy. In my mind, it was a serious drama with a bit of comedy included. Because I don’t […]

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