Bates Motel: Season 2/ Episode 1 “Gone But Not Forgotten” [Season Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview Bates Motel returns and while the episode starts off very ho hum, it ends with blood splatter. Review (with Spoilers) It has been a year since the first season premiered, and damn did I miss it. Highmore continues to show an emotional complexity which makes you wonder when he will become the famed Norman…

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Trevor Noah: Afraid of the Dark – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

While Trevor Noah, like many comedians today, dabbles in observations on politics, traveling and life, there isn’t a lot of yelling, screaming, cursing and what have you. It’s about the storytelling, the use of accents, and the type of comedy you hear from friends every day. Just laced up well into an hour long special.

Big Little Lies: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Somebody’s Dead” [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) While each and every big name actor and actress in this film have had polarizing roles and performances in their filmography, for each and every one this show seems to be a quick reminder. A reminder to those who love their work why they are fans and for those who don’t…

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Mississippi Damned – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) Mississippi Damned is the rare drama with a predominately Black cast which doesn’t feature comic reliefs but strictly dramatic performances. One heartbreak after another to the point where you’re glad some storylines aren’t as developed as they could and should have been. Trigger Warning(s): Movie Contains Suggested Child Molestation Noted Actor(s)…

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Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) Despite being a devoted Kristen Stewart fan, I skipped this movie. However, considering the performances, topics, and dialog of this movie, I’ve come to regret that. Trigger Warning(s): Gun Violence Noted Actor(s) Billy Lynn (Joe Alwyn) | Shroom (Vin Diesel) | Crack (Beau Knapp) | Dime (Garret Hedlund) | Albert (Chris…

Doubt: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) Legal dramas all seem the same. With the exception of Bull, they are usually about a lawyer whose life outside the courtroom can be filled with as drama as the cases they work and this show is no different. Noted Actors Sadie (Katherine Heigl) | Isaiah Roth (Elliott Gould) | Dr….

Emerald City: Season 1/ Episode 8 “Lions in Winter” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) Emerald City is really beginning to prove that it is the epitome of a “Stick Around” type of show. For as West’s guilt heightens, Glinda becomes jealous of Dorothy, and Lady Ev really comes to power, honestly, for the first time since this show started, I don’t think I have any…

The Quad: Season 1/ Episode 3 “The Invisible Man” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) As The Quad trudges on, so comes the question if perhaps it needs to slim down its featured cast members. For while each one, from Eva to Noni and Cedric are likable, arguably the limited time and dedication given to each puts them at a slight handicap. Yet, as a whole,…

Star: Season 1/ Episode 8 “Mama’s Boy” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbOz5i_uPts Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) As usual with the series, while there is quite a bit of drama ranging from physical violence to watching an emotionally traumatic scene, the moments are watered down and given a swift comic relief moment – thus killing the power and meaning.

Orphan Black: Season 3/ Episode 8 “Ruthless in Purpose, and Insidious in Method” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Introduction While there is very little, but still significant, activity being done by Castor, the main focus is Rachel in this episode. She wants to break out and, in exchange, she will begin translating her father’s book. Issue is, she needs a new identity and trusting Rachel is a foolish endeavor. Though, in general, trust…

Orphan Black: Season 3/ Episode 6 “Certain Agony of the Battlefield” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview As Sarah’s predicament becomes a situation of life or death, Allison preps to dig herself further into the drug game, Felix confronts Rachel for information, and Cosima finds herself face to face with Delphine again. Review (with Spoilers) – Below