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All The Ugly and Wonderful Things: Part 2/ Chapters 4 to 6 – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview/ Review (with Spoilers) The more we learn about Powell the more you have to question why anyone stays? Drugs seem to be a major commodity, you got men like Liam running things, and it seems like the type of area where there is nothing but trouble. If only because, what is there to do…

Bates Motel: Season 2/ Episode 4 “Check-Out ” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview With Norman on the verge of snapping, it seems Norma may not be the only person he can rely on bringing him back to normalcy. Trigger Warning(s): Brief scenes of sexual assault Review (with Spoilers) With each passing episode, it seems we get closer and closer to Norman’s next breaking point, and we get…

Bates Motel: Season 2/ Episode 3 “Caleb” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview With Bradley gone, a new, possibly troubled girl steps in, and as more of Norma’s past is revealed, one woman seems like she may provide some semblance of a brighter future. Trigger Warning(s): Conversation about Rape Review (with Spoilers) I don’t know why all this time I thought new girl Cody was just Bradley…

Bates Motel: Season 2/ Episode 2 “Shadow of a Doubt ” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview The girl of Norman’s dreams fades into the distance, but her blood trail points in so many directions. Trigger Warning(s): Intro showing Ms. Watson, after being murdered Review (with Spoilers) In another episode in which Emma seems more like a reoccurring role than regular, Norman deals with Bradley’s issues the best he can, as…

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…