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 ahead.
Continue Reading: Review: The Afterparty, making whodunnits funTag: Zoë Chao
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.
Continue Reading: Love Life Digs into Love and LifeThe 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).
Continue Reading: The High Note definitely sparks joyReview: 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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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.
Continue Reading: Watch This: Trailer for Where’d You Go, Bernadette?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.Continue Reading: Review: Strangers, season 2
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. Continue Reading: Review: Strangers, season 1