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RUSTIN shines a spotlight on our prejudices
Director George C. Wolfe brings “Rustin” to life with grace and ease as he tackles what for all should be a harsh reminder of the cruelty and prejudice rampant during the advent of the civil rights movement. This could not have been accomplished without the brilliant casting of Colman Domingo as the title character, Bayard […]
Maestro – So Not A Symphony!
You have to give Bradley Cooper kudos for attempting to tell the story of the iconic legend Leonard Berstein and for directing himself, but, alas this film is not a symphony and barely equates to a concerto. At times Bradley brilliantly channels the legend without falling into the oft performance miring genre of parody but […]
Take Two Pills and Call Your Dealer in the Morning!
Netflix’s new series, Painkiller, sheds a brilliant spotlight on the opioid crisis and the villains behind the proliferation of the infamous OxyContin pain relief drug. If only the ending of the multiple lawsuits brought against big pharma was not so unsatisfactory. Purdue Pharma’s claims for bankruptcy protection being banned by the US Supreme Court is, […]
Asteroid City – A Cacophony of Cameos!
Wes Anderson’s latest adventure, Asteroid City, is a surreal version of the age-old play Our Town. From Bryan Cranston’s subtly nuanced performance as the host/narrator to Tom Hanks’s grumpy old patriarch, this movie is rife with so many cameos by Hollywood A-Listers that I am reminded of Ward Bond who appeared in almost every movie […]
Unstable? YES! Totally Unstable & Great Fun
Rob Lowe’s new Netflix series, Unstable, is a joyful romp that provides hours of over-the-top fun entertainment! Lowe, probably best known for his ill-fated sex tape from years gone by, proves he is more than just a pretty face! IMHO, he has gone well beyond his term as one of the original Brat Pack. Also […]
Transatlantic – A Real Life Journey of Heroism and Compassion
Transatlantic, the new Netflix series based on The Flight Portfolio by Julie Orringer, is a heartwarming series depicting the heroic efforts of ‘real-life” American Varian Fry and his cadre of British Intelligence operatives helping refugees escape the Nazi persecution of intelligentsia, artists and ‘enemies of the state’ escape to the United States during the early […]
FUBAR is Terminator meets James Bond!
FUBAR, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Monica Barbaro, is a mindless but fun takeoff on Terminator meets James Bond with a dash of True Lies. A totally mindless but totally fun romp! Who cares what the plot is? It is just fun hours of mischief peppered with a great supporting cast that delivers on all levels. […]
The Diplomat is OUR new fave rave Diplomat!
The incredibly wonderful Keri Russel is brilliant with her wonderfully nuanced performance as an unwilling British Ambassador amid an international crisis juggling her high-profile, albeit grudgingly accepted, position as the new ambassador to the UK while navigating her downward spiraling marriage to a former political star, brilliantly portrayed by Rufus Sewell. Netflix has hit yet another […]
Wednesday: The Hottest Series in Town
Netflix is a lifesaver, don鈥檛 you think? It is through this amazing platform that I came across this very interesting thriller series by the name, of 鈥淲ednesday.鈥� For those wondering, no, this show ain鈥檛 about the day of the week. It鈥檚 about this very misunderstood and kinda weird girl known as Wednesday Adams who tries […]
The star behind Netflix鈥檚 new hit series 鈥榃ednesday鈥� Jena Ortega
Jena Ortega is not new to the acting scene; she is the recipient of various accolades, including an Imagen Award for her role in the series Stuck in the Middle. She has been working in the TV and film industry for a decade. Her career started when she played a role as a guest star […]