Tag: Michaela Coel
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Mr. and Mrs. Smith review: new, angsty, and fun
Mr. and Mrs. Smith as a series gets top marks from me. The original movie everyone knows was more famous for the hot gossip about the hot stars than the actual movie. The series takes a different look at the concept and turns in something that’s fresh, funny, and delivers killers who are ultimately human.
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Review: I May Destroy You
I May Destroy You is a British series from the BBC, now streaming on HBO Max. It’s a story about sexual assault and recovery, about consent, about friendship, and about facing your own truth. Powerhouse talent Michaela Coel starred in, created, and co-directed the series with Sam Miller.
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Review: Black Earth Rising
In Black Earth Rising, Hugo Blick’s 8 part mini-series on Netflix, we watch a metaphoric chess game taking place. Humans claim dominion over the game. They assume different roles on the game board, determined by greed or altruism, the quest for power, the quest for justice, the need to love or to hate. When the…
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Time off for Thanksgiving? Here are some excellent viewing choices
With a long weekend coming up, you may have some free time to catch up on the TV. I’ve put together some ideas for you. The things I recommend are the best of the best of what I’ve seen among recently streaming choices. Hope you enjoy some of it. Have some ideas of your own…
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Review: Been So Long
Been So Long is a musical love story. It’s unusual, full of unique touches. At its core, it’s a simple story about opening up your heart and giving love a chance.