Tag: Stephanie Hsu

  • Laid review: Stephanie Hsu shines in this deadly comedy

    Laid review: Stephanie Hsu shines in this deadly comedy

    Laid is a zany fantasy series about a woman whose ex lovers begin to die in strange ways – in the order that she slept with them. Stephanie Hsu and Zosia Mamet star as best friends who struggle to figure out what’s happening and find a way to stop it.

  • The Wild Robot review, animated children’s story about belonging

    The Wild Robot review, animated children’s story about belonging

    The Wild Robot, from DreamWorks Animation, tells a story of not belonging, finding your place in the world, and thinking for yourself. It’s a beautiful message that will resonate with children. It is rated PG and does have a few scary scenes.

  • The Fall Guy review: stunts, explosions & romance

    The Fall Guy review: stunts, explosions & romance

    The Fall Guy doesn’t have much of a plot, but it works as a satire. It’s an action movie making fun of action movies with endless stunts, explosions, rolling cars, high speed fights, and open door helicopter fights. Don’t forget the romance! Can’t leave that out.

  • 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,…

  • Poker Face, Natasha Lyonne always knows the truth

    Poker Face, Natasha Lyonne always knows the truth

    Poker Face is halfway through its season, so I feel safe in saying it’s a hit. Natasha Lyonne leads a cast of guest stars so well-known it will make your head spin, in this crime-solving mystery created by Rian Johnson.

  • Wow! Everything Everywhere All at Once

    Wow! Everything Everywhere All at Once

    Everything Everywhere All at Once did something no film has done in almost 3 years. It got me into an actual theater. One of those big rooms with too loud speakers and cushy chairs – you remember those? Going out to the movies has always been one of my favorite things. I’m happy I chose…

  • 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.