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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 in a different movie style. It has been renewed for a second season. Minor spoilers […]
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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 of season 1, Love Life delivered. A second season is already approved at HBO Max.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Reviews of movies and TV focused on women