Still Alice – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
A woman slowly loses all that is dear to her due to Alzheimer’s and as she struggles to retain herself, her family struggles with the idea of how to maintain their relationship with her.
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Camp X-Ray – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview A newly enlisted young woman finds herself interacting with an accused terrorist. One who leads her to question if whether the treatment, and storage, of these terrorist is right. Trigger Warning(s): 9/11 Imagery Review (with Spoilers) For 2 years Kristen Stewart hasn’t made a movie, and this seems like a good return. For after…
Clouds of Sils Maria – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview An intriguing film about an actress who performs in a remake of the play which was her breakout role. However, rather than be her original part, she plays the part of the older woman and it is almost like life reflects art.
Shuumatsu no Izetta (Izetta: The Last Witch): Season 1/ Episode 2 "Scars and Gunfire" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Alongside seeing the extent of Izette’s powers, we are reminded not only how much she is loved by the people but how dire their circumstances are.
The Accountant – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
An accountant for the criminal underworld finds himself becoming hunted for reasons unknown. Unbeknownst to the guy hunting him, Christian Wolff is as good with numbers as he is with guns and his fists.
The Get Down: Season 1/ Episode 6 “Raise Your Words, Not Your Voice” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Recap The first half of the season comes to an end and it time to learn if there are happy endings all around, some clouds amongst a sunny day, or if the Bronx’s curse ruins all the hopes and dreams of the youth. Trigger Warning(s): Gun Violence | Cockroach Major Characters Zeke | Mylene…
The Get Down: Season 1/ Episode 5 “You Have Wings, Learn to Fly ” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Recap Jackie actually comes through, Zeke perhaps embraces the corporate world, and Shaolin learns the fate of his DJ career. Major Characters Zeke | Mylene | Jackie | Shaolin Fantastic | Boo-Boo
Girl Meets World: Season 3/ Episode 15 "Girl Meets World of Terror 3" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Like almost all series which reach a 3rd season, a “What If?” episode comes to Girl Meets World. One in which it is supposed to be about if Maya and Riley never became friends, but not entirely.
The Get Down: Season 1/ Episode 4 “Forget Safety, Be Notorious” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Recap It’s make or get broken bones for Jackie, as Shaolin Fantastic makes the desperate journey to find the source of the bootlegs to bring him to justice and earn a pass from the Grandmaster. For, otherwise, his DJ’ing dreams are over. Trigger Warning(s): Drug Use (Includes use of needle) Major Characters Mylene |…
Kevin Hart: What Now? – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Kevin Hart brings those of us who aren’t trying to travel and pay crazy ass prices for his comedy tour another movie special. One which, unfortunately, once again, features a 10-15 minutes “pre-showtime” sketch.
The Get Down: Season 1/ Episode 3 “Darkness Is Your Candle” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Recap On July 13th, 1977 a lot of lives change for our characters. For some it a positive step forward, for others a step back, but no matter what it is all about survival as the blackout hits.
The Get Down: Season 1/ Episode 2 “Seek Those Who Fan Your Flames” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Recap As one dream seems to come to an end, an opportunity presents itself leading to one possibly flourishing. Though, as this happens, it seems a gang war is going to start. Trigger Warning(s): Gun Violence | Needles (Injecting drugs) Major Characters Mylene | Zeke | Fat Annie | Shaolin Fantastic
The Get Down: Season 1/ Episode 1 "Where There Is Ruin, There Is Hope for a Treasure" [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Recap Bronx 1977 is a depreciated environment. Yet despite burning buildings and empty lots, things still bloom in the cracks. Be it a wordsmith, a new type of music, or young love. But can they all survive when gun violence is everywhere and no hope or goal is guaranteed? Trigger Warning(s): Homophobia (Use…
Queen Sugar: Season 1/ Episode 7 "In No Uncertain Terms" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Freedom lies across the field of the difficult conversation. And the more difficult the conversation, the greater the freedom. — “Chapter 11: Yes to No, Yes to Difficult Conversations.” Year of Yes
Wild Oats – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Between death and divorce, two women take a lucky moment to get away from their troubles. Only for the source of their relief to come after them.
Girl Meets World: Season 3/ Episode 14 “Girl Meets She Don’t Like Me” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview The world tries to teach Riley not everyone is going to like her, but Riley fights back!
The Good Place: Season 1/ Episode 1 "Pilot" [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Kristen Bell playing sarcastic is what she does. Be it Veronica Mars or her role on House of Lies, a character with a slight pessimistic tinge, and a bit untrusting of people, in general, is who she plays best. So with her playing a dead person, who belongs in what is called “The Bad…
Better Things: Season 1/ Episode 1 "Sam/Pilot" [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview In a way, the show is like a female version of Louie with the exception that Pamela Adlon is less socially awkward and she has three daughters instead of two.
Easy: Season 1/ Episode 1 [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
If you’re familiar with Joe Swanberg’s work, him finally working on a series seems long overdue. For with his characters being just the right kind of weird, but only occasionally overdoing it, consistently he had made movies you wished were extended into series. Drinking Buddies perhaps the best example. So with Easy comes the chance…
Pitch: Season 1/ Episode 1 "Pilot" [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview The first female major league baseball player of modern times. It hasn’t happened yet, but even the what if and how is an appealing question. Especially with this likely being the year the United States will get their first female president. Thus breaking one glass ceiling. However, while the show is heavily focused on…
Atlanta: Season 1/ Episode 7 "B.A.N." – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Alfred is the sole familiar face here as we are introduced to the BAN network, their commercials, and the political talk show known as “Montague.” Trigger Warning(s): Episode contains Transphobic and Homophobic Conversations
37 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview While the film is supposed to be about a murder which 37 people missed, it seems more about 3 children coping with the parents they were given. Trigger Warning(s): Sexual Assault & Child Abuse
Girl Meets World: Season 3/ Episode 13 “Girl Meets the Great Lady of New York” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview The world tries to teach Riley not everyone is going to like her, but Riley fights back!
Girl Meets World: Season 3/ Episode 12 "Girl Meets Bear" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Recap With the loss of Barry the Bear-Bear comes part of the end of Riley’s childhood. But while Riley has her usual odd storyline about growing up, Maya maybe is given the option to give up something of her childhood as well. Major Characters Maya | Riley | Zay | Auggie | Cory |…
Girl Meets World: Season 3/ Episode 11 " Girl Meets the Real World [or] Girl Meets Sassy Haltertop" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Recap In this Riley growth episode, the rose colored glasses are knocked off and Riley is asked whether the world is good or evil, for a debate. A question she struggles with. Major Characters Riley | Auggie | Maya
Girl Meets World: Season 3/ Episode 10 "Girl Meets I Do" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Recap It’s happening! It is truly happening. Something good, something stable, is coming to both Katy and Maya’s life. Though Maya can’t believe it. Major Characters Maya | Shawn | Katy | Cory
Girl Meets World: Season 3/ Episode 9 "Girl Meets Ski Lodge [Part 2]" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Recap The triangle is over and it seems the person not chosen is not only fine with it but may have an option waiting for her. Major Characters Lucas | Maya | Riley | Josh | Smackle | Farkle
Girl Meets World: Season 3/ Episode 8 "Girl Meets Ski Lodge [Part 1]" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Recap The Ski Lodge. Specifically The Mount Sun Lodge. The place where Cory and Topanga almost ended and, hopefully, the Maya/Riley/Lucas triangle will break. Oh, one could only hope. Major Characters Maya | Lucas | Riley
Shadow of Mordor – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview It’s like Dynasty Warriors, but with less arcade action.
Short Term 12 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview A hidden gem which doesn’t make light of, or over-dramatizes, the state of each character, and truly is one of those films you wish to share and see get prestige. Trigger Warning(s): Cutting & Attempted Suicide
Shuumatsu no Izetta (Izetta – The Last Witch): Season 1/ Episode 1 "Beginning of the War" [Series Premiere]- Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview In a fictionalized version of World War II, we watch as one princess does whatever she can to save her small kingdom from the Germanian empire’s advances.
Girl Meets World: Season 3/ Episode 7 "Girl Meets True Maya" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview After people questioning who Maya is, whether she is copying Riley and if she lost herself, she finally gets some real solid ground on who she is. All thanks to seeing some old friends and realizing how life would have been without Riley. Major Characters Maya | Riley | Auggie
Girl Meets World: Season 3/ Episode 6 "Girl Meets Upstate" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview In an episode about Maya finding herself and Shawn doing the same, it seems there is as much an argument against them becoming better people as there is no longer being the amusement of the goody two shoes of their friendship. Major Characters Cory | Shawn | Maya | Riley | Katy | Lucas
Girl Meets World: Season 3/ Episode 5 "Girl Meets Triangle" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview A lot of the episode is fluff, but it seems there maybe the ever slightest chance it is a setup for something big to happen. Though don’t cross your fingers and toes thinking the question we have been asking since season 1 may get answered. Major Characters Maya | Riley | Lucas | Katy…
Girl Meets World: Season 3/ Episode 4 "Girl Meets Permanent Record" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview With Riley’s first D, and Maya’s first A, so comes a shift in the dynamic of their friendship, as well as a few others as they begin to lose their middle school status.
Girl Meets World: Season 3/ Episode 3 "Girl Meets Jexica" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview In a lesson filled episode, Auggie has to learn the meaning of trust while Riley has to learn how to be herself and like herself.
Girl Meets World: Season 3/ Episode 2 "Girl Meets High School: Part Two" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As the cuteness continues when it comes to Ava and Auggie, Riley’s group of friends begin to have 2nd thoughts about their rift. Especially as they realize they are no longer kings and there is so much to learn. Something which is easier to do together than apart.
Girl Meets World: Season 3/ Episode 1 "Girl Meets High School: Part One" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Girl Meets World returns and things aren’t all sunshine, rainbows, and just catching up. Growing pains are the focus and whether or not people grow with you.
The Great Gilly Hopkins – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
You know with some actors you stick with them thick and thin. Over the years I have watched tons of bad movies, start to finish, just because I really enjoy what an actor brings to their roles and their odd character choices. Since The Book Thief I’ve followed Sophie Nelisse’s career and while the last…