Beats (2019) – Recap, Review (with Spoilers)
Beats is the kind of film which has a good central story, but the bankable star gets in the way of said story shining as it could and should.
Drama
The human experience, sometimes at its most raw, is what you’ll find in the drama tag.
Fast Color (2018) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
While a bit slow, and definitely having a strong indie vibe, Fast Colors eventually hooks you into its supernatural story.
Trinkets: Season 1 – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
In trying to be a light drama, Trinkets avoids addressing what’s human about its characters and barely takes us beyond the surface.
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Euphoria: Season 1, Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Recap, Review (with Spoilers)
I want you to imagine the graphic nature of 13 Reasons Why and the realness of Skins (UK) turned up but with better performances, better characters, and more explicit scenes.
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Trinkets: Season 1, Episode 1 “Mirror Faces” [Series Premiere] – Recap, Review (with Spoilers)
From what it appears, this book adaptation could become one of Netflix’s newest YA hits – if it plays its cards right.
Tales of the City: Season 1, Episode 1 “Coming Home” [Series Premiere] – Recap, Review (with Spoilers)
Just in time for Pride, we get a large ensemble cast depicting nearly every bit of the rainbow from orientation, gender identity, and also ethnicity.
Oh, Ramona! (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Oh, Ramona! has a mini-series vibe which makes the movie, while enjoyable, feel long.
Ma (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Ma definitely pushes the idea we need more Black horror villains, but ones with villains who have better, or a less inundated, backstory.
Years and Years: Season 1, Episode 1 [Series Premiere] – Recap, Review (with Spoilers)
Years and Years may potentially be one of the most memorable shows of the summer, if not the year.
Late Night (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Late Night attempts to address ageism, racism, and sexism, while still being funny, and throwing in a bit of romance, and buckles under such lofty goals.
The Perfection (2018) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Over time, you think you build up a tolerance for messed up movies and yet The Perfection will still leave your mouth gaping open.
Game of Thrones: Season 8 – Recap, Review (with Spoilers)
Season 8 of Game of Thrones may contain lackluster ends for some fan favorites but ultimately reminds you the show never set out to consistently give fans what they wanted.
9-1-1: Season 2 – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Season 2 of 9-1-1 avoids any sense of a sophomore slump by balancing the 911 drama you love and developing both new and old characters.
Rocketman (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Rocketman is like a stage musical turned movie, and if it wasn’t so long and arduous, it could be perfect for both die-hard and casual Elton John fans.
A Dog’s Journey (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
A Dog’s Journey builds upon what was great about A Dog’s Purpose but now has it where the humans and dogs both have an emotionally impactful story.
Life Like (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Life Like may leave you with a handful of questions, but one character named Henry brings enough intrigue to forget every moment which makes you raise an eyebrow.
Premature (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Premature presents a touching love story which comes off so deeply personal it’ll lead you to question if it is an ode to the writers’ first love.
Star: Season 3 – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Season 3 of Star is honestly a mixed bag, but when it addresses generational trauma and growth, it reminds you why you fell in love with the series.
Lucifer: Season 4 – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Lucifer’s 4th season is more of the same and while it may satisfy avid fans, for those who dropped the series or are curious, it won’t hype you up for a 5th season.
The Sun Is Also A Star (Book) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
The Sun Is Also A Star is a welcome change from the usual YA novel by addressing the idea of fate and taking it to task.
