Hit and Run is an action thriller from Israel. It’s the first Netflix original from Israel. It was both gripping and boring – or in other words, uneven. It’s full of gruesome violence and plenty of fighting and mystery. This review is free of major spoilers.
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Can We Talk About Haifaa Al-Mansour?
Haifaa Al-Mansour is a woman director from Saudi Arabia. She has the distinction of being the first woman in that country to direct a film. That was in 2012. Since then she’s gone on to direct several more films. By now we can draw some conclusions about her.
Continue reading “Can We Talk About Haifaa Al-Mansour?”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.
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Review: Nappily Ever After
Nappily Ever After, an effective tale of self-empowerment, stars Sanaa Lathan as Violet. Vi was convinced by her mother and her upbringing that perfect hair was the key to happiness. We all know perfection isn’t possible, don’t we?
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Finally, a movie about black women and their hair. A whole movie. And starring Sanaa Lathan! Nappily Ever After comes to Netflix on September 21. Continue reading “Watch This: Trailer for Nappily Ever After”
Brain Dump: Blindspot, Shots Fired, Jane the Virgin
A brain dump is a few short takes on TV shows. This time I talk about Blindspot, Shots Fired, and Jane the Virgin.
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Brain Dump: The Collection, Shots Fired, Switched at Birth
Time for a brain dump: scattered thoughts about random TV shows. These things made an impression lately. I was bored by high fashion, impressed by a gritty look at American policing, and sad to see an old favorite say goodbye. Continue reading “Brain Dump: The Collection, Shots Fired, Switched at Birth”
Brain Dump: Supergirl & The Flash, American Crime, Taken, Shots Fired
This and that about a few TV shows: a brain dump. This week I’m thinking about musical crossovers, hidden slavery in America, the ratio of Beals to violence, and the criminal justice system. Continue reading “Brain Dump: Supergirl & The Flash, American Crime, Taken, Shots Fired”
Watch This: Trailer for Shots Fired
Fox released a trailer for their new 10 hour series Shots Fired, written and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood and Reggie Rock Bythewood. They promise to take an explosive look at the criminal justice system. Continue reading “Watch This: Trailer for Shots Fired”