Nyad tells the story of Diana Nyad’s epic marathon swim from Cuba to Florida, a distance of over 100 miles. Nyad was 64 years old at the time. She swam nonstop for 52 hours and 54 minutes. It’s a scripted film with Annette Bening playing Diana Nyad, but it incorporates some documentary-like moments using archival footage.
Quiz Lady is parts broad, slapstick physical comedy and parts heartfelt sister relationship and bonding. Part of the comedy, even before the story starts, is that Sandra Oh and Awkwafina play against type. Sandra Oh is the outrageous, undisciplined one. Awkwafina is the anxious, serious one who knows trivia about everything.
The Chase, a British comedy series from 2006, recently arrived on Acorn TV. Currently only the 8 episode first season is available. There is a 12 episode second season, but Acorn doesn’t have it now. It’s about a family of veterinarians and the people who work in their clinic. Maybe if season 1 brings in enough traffic, Acorn will acquire …
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Fair Play, written and directed by Chloe Domont, stars Alden Ehrenreich and Phoebe Dynevor in a tense, intense, emotional drama about relationships and gender politics in the workplace. This review contains spoilers.
Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret is based on the beloved children’s book by Judy Blume. The film was directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, who also wrote the screenplay with Judy Blume’s blessing.
The Wheel of Time, season 2, continues the epic fantasy adventure about the battle between good and evil in an ancient world full of magic and mythical creatures. The series is based on a series of novels by Robert Jordan. A third season is already in production.
The Last Letter from Your Lover operates in two timelines. In the present a newspaper feature writer stumbles on some old love letters. In the past, we see the story of the love letters play out. We’ve seen similar stories in several movies. (Remember The Notebook?) This one uses the same turns and hooks. It feels predictable but if you …
The Return of Tanya Tucker: Featuring Brandi Carlile is a heartwarming documentary about the creation and release of Tanya Tucker’s 2019 album “While I’m Livin” – her first studio album in 17 years. Even if you aren’t a country music fan, this film is worth the watch.
Sitting in Bars with Cake is based on a true story. The screenplay was written by Audrey Shulman, based on her book by the same name. It’s her story. Trish Sie directed this tale of love and friendship. Spoilers ahead, you’ve been warned.
Harlan Coben’s Shelter brings teens to the front as the heroes in this mystery thriller. I’ve seen many Harlan Coben series. This was not the best one. I watched the first two episodes thinking the plot was too far-fetched. Although the characters and the mystery drew me in over time, I continued to struggle to find that willingness to believe …
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