Zoë Chao

Rebel Wilson in Senior Year

Senior Year review, it’s back to school time

Senior Year stars Rebel Wilson in a comedy as a woman who has been in a coma for 20 years. The comedy arises because when she wakes up she’s still operating in her 17 year old brain as a high […]

Senior Year review, it’s back to school time Read More »

Reese Witherspoon in Your Place or Mine

Your Place or Mine, above average romcom

Your Place or Mine brings a stellar cast to a slightly above average romcom. Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher are in the lead roles. There’s a terrific cast surrounding them. The film was written and directed by Aline Brosh McKenna.

Your Place or Mine, above average romcom Read More »

Tiffany Haddish in The Afterparty

Review: The Afterparty, making whodunnits fun

The Afterparty, season 1, was a mystery about a murder. Set at a party after a high school reunion, the series was funny and surprisingly original. Each of the 8 episodes was from a different character’s point of view and

Review: The Afterparty, making whodunnits fun Read More »

Anna Kendrick in Love Life

Love Life Digs into Love and Life

Love Life starts off so slowly I almost stopped watching. But by about episode 3 or 4 things started to have meaning. My first impression was it was one of those annoying angsty stories about getting dumped. By the end

Love Life Digs into Love and Life Read More »

Dakota Johnson in The High Note

The High Note definitely sparks joy

The High Note tells the warm and inspiring story of Maggie (Dakota Johnson), an aspiring music producer. Maggie works as a personal assistant for the pop diva Grace Davis (Tracee Ellis Ross).

The High Note definitely sparks joy Read More »

Cate Blanchett in Where'd You Go, Bernadette

Review: Where’d You Go, Bernadette

Where’d You Go, Bernadette is based on a novel I really enjoyed by Maria Semple. It’s impossible to have loved the novel and not be annoyed by the film.

Review: Where’d You Go, Bernadette Read More »

Cate Blanchett in Where'd You Go, Bernadette

Watch This: Trailer for Where’d You Go, Bernadette?

Where’d You Go, Bernadette is based on the 2012 best seller by Maria Semple. I absolutely loved the book and am wondering how in the world it’s been adapted into a screenplay.

Watch This: Trailer for Where’d You Go, Bernadette? Read More »

Zoë Chao in Strangers

Review: Strangers, season 2

Facebook Watch series Strangers from filmmaker Mia Lidofsky finished up a second season with the lead character in a rather unsettled state.  Season 2 of this warm and clever comedy series is longer and better than ever.

Review: Strangers, season 2 Read More »

Zoë Chao in Strangers

Review: Strangers, season 1

Strangers is a series with 7 short episodes all available on Facebook. It’s one of the most charming things I’ve seen in a long while.

Review: Strangers, season 1 Read More »

Scroll to Top
Consent Management Platform by Real Cookie Banner