Miss Juneteenth (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
While “Miss Juneteenth” acts as a timely history lesson, it is the mother/ daughter relationship that is the main draw.
The human experience, sometimes at its most raw, is what you’ll find in the drama tag.
While “Miss Juneteenth” acts as a timely history lesson, it is the mother/ daughter relationship that is the main draw.
“Insecure,” after a lengthy hiatus, returns, and while it does contain explosive moments, it’s the quiet ones that bring out its best scenes.
After a ten-episode season in season 2, the 6 episode season 3 feels like a disservice to such a great show.
Unfortunately, it takes “The King of Staten Island” almost an hour, out of 2, to be all that you expected and hoped it would be.
“365 Days” tries to make Stockholm syndrome sexy and ends up just making a big-budget soft-core porn.
“I May Destroy You” begins not with the crime central to its marketing, but a reminder of the person who preceded the adjectives placed on assault survivors.
While “The Healer” isn’t made to withstand scrutiny, it is an entertaining film to watch while in quarantine.
If you like your horror slow churning, not reliant on gore, but still may not be the best to watch at night, “Our House” could do the trick.
On top of making you question why Tracee Ellis Ross isn’t a movie star, you’ll be SO MAD you likely won’t get to see this in theaters.
“Inheritance” may not be a fast-paced thriller, but it will still give you the kind of ending that’ll make your eyes blare and jaw drop.
“Double Cross” in its premiere episode, thanks to Ashley A. Williams, will have you hooked and wanting more.
“Blood & Water” has potential, due to its kidnapping mystery, but whether it’s potential will be realized is hard to say.
Taking note of its criminal element, it’s ultimately the love we see blossom or renewed, that drives “Last Moment of Clarity.”
In season 2 of Sex Education, the show moves beyond the physical act of sex and focuses more on intimacy – both in and out of the bedroom.
“Dare Me,” as it explored the intimate relationships between a small town’s cheerleading squad, provides some of the best teen drama, not (originally) on FreeForm or Netflix.
Between flinch worthy violence, Terry Crews and Ken Foree, alongside a handful of jokes, there is more good to say about “John Henry” than bad.
Um, “Love Is Blind,” the movie not the TV show, is mid-level “What did I just watch?” Specifically in a, “Am I supposed to find this funny?” kind of way.
In its 3rd season, “9-1-1” presents minor improvements, but due to being a procedural, which leads to some inconsistency, it often feels like more of the same.
Season 3 of “The Good Doctor,” especially the second half, felt like it was meant to do course correction and present fans with long-desired moments and open them to new possibilities.
“Hightown” aims to hit all your crime drama needs with drugs, sex, murder, gangs, and a lead seeking a path of redemption.
“18 Presents” or “18 Regali” is an ode to those who lost their mothers and need an excuse to cry.
“All Day And A Night” might become a classic considering how it explores the downfall of a young man who lives up to the legacy his father left behind.
Fridays on HBO been their day to show something different from their Sunday night fare, and “Betty” is no different as it focuses on the daily life of skaters.
“The Half of It” brings a positive spin on small-town America, while still pushing how getting out of your comfort zone is necessary to grow.
Twist, turns, backstabbings, gunshots and more, all allow “Dangerous Lies” to not be the best film out there, but entertaining.
For those looking for a new teen drama, “Summertime” likely can deliver the romance and drama you desire.
“Selah and the Spades” begs for a revival as a series as it tries to cram so much into one experience.
In many ways, “Outer Banks” may feel like it is going by a checklist as it introduces you to its world and characters, but there is hope that may not be the case.
“Code 8” gives a pleasant alternative to what the Marvel/DC brand has saturated the market with when it comes to superpowered humans.
“Tigertail” gives you an understanding of the sacrifices immigrants make for what they think will make them happy, and how that affects the generations that come after. Director(s) Alan Yang Screenplay By Alan Yang Date Released (Netflix) 4/10/2020 Genre(s) Drama, Romance, Non-English Duration 1 Hour, 31 Minutes Rating PG Noted Cast Pin Jui (Grover) Tzi…
For those who have watched the first season of “Fleabag,” the live rendition is a treat. However, if they haven’t, you may wonder what the hype is about.
As in previous seasons, Ozark may show Marty as the lead, but in reality, it is the women of the show who make it what it is.
As “Unorthodox” exposes you to a Hasidic Jewish community, it also introduces Shira Haas, who has the potential to be either an indie darling or mainstream star.
“The Ghost Who Walks” is a potential tear-jerker which, if it doesn’t make you cry, at least provides you with a thrill ride.
In part 1 of “Unorthodox,” we are introduced to a young girl yearning for family, and what she gets instead is what it appears to be a religion enforced prison.
“Sing ‘Yesterday’ For Me,” as it addresses the regrets that come with early adulthood, makes you hyper-aware of what is and isn’t going right in your life.
“Freshman Year” avoids being heavy-handed or eye-roll-inducing about faith. Rather, it approaches a young man’s faith, and decisions, with a realistic tone.
“Intermedium,” like most shorts, is an appetizer. And like any appetizer, it leaves you wanting more.
“Pretty Little Stalker” will keep you engaged throughout its time length, but I can’t say it should be high up on your watchlist.
The overall goal of Wherever I Look is to fill in that space between the average fan and critic and advise you on what’s worth experiencing.
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