Top Movies of 2022
Between movies and shorts, Wherever I Look covered over 230 productions in 2022, and here are our picks for what was the best of the year.
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Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise is like reliving her books but with the added benefit of Dr. Angelou speaking and her friends and family chiming in on her story.
Collected Quotes: Downton Abbey (Season 3 – End)
Best Of A problem shared is a problem halved, or doubled. — “Season 6/ Episode 1.″ “The presence of strangers is our only guarantee of good behavior.” — “Christmas Special – Season 5.“ “A lack of compassion can be as vulgar as an excess of tears” — “Season 5/ Episode…
Downton Abbey: Season 6/ Episode 9 [Christmas Special + Series Finale] – Overview/ Recap (with Spoilers)
Overview After 6 seasons Downton Abbey has come to an end. However, with it coming to the end on a Christmas Special, so comes the question if there will be at least one final somber moment before the cast bids us farewell. A move many a series has done on both sides of the Atlantic.
Downton Abbey: Season 6/ Episode 7 – Overview/ Recap (with Spoilers)
Overview Between the death of a character, an injury, and a bit of good news, many characters find their lives shifting, often for the better. Though for one, if not two, it seems a reminder of how terrible life is maybe all they will get.
Downton Abbey: Season 6/ Episode 6 – Overview/ Recap (with Spoilers)
Overview We see a lot of people, from both upstairs and downstairs, ready for the future, but only if it goes their way. Making it so anyone who dares fathom or imagine something to the contrary are in for a harsh word.
Downton Abbey: Season 6/ Episode 5 – Overview/ Recap (with Spoilers)
Overview While Downton Abbey can seem like a ho-hum affair at times, then comes episodes like this when life and livelihood are threatened, and bonds are formed and strengthened for the strength to get through the coming times. Trigger Warning(s): Blood Vomit
Downton Abbey: Season 6/ Episode 4 – Overview/ Recap (with Spoilers)
Overview As Downton Abbey creeps closer to its end, old friends become more frequent, and the possibility of happy endings seem on the horizon. For with an old friend visiting Downton, some happy news for a few of those who work downstairs, and the possibility of love, it seems any and all drama shall lead…
Downton Abbey: Season 6/ Episode 3 – Overview/ Recap (with Spoilers)
Overview Between the wedding, the continuing trouble over the hospital merger, old faces, and the question of what the future may bring, Downton Abbey keeps the energy a bit upbeat and keeps the season enjoyable and brisk.
Downton Abbey: Season 6/ Episode 2 – Overview/ Recap (with Spoilers)
Overview Perhaps one of the major topics of the episode deals with the evolving options a woman has within 1925, and how the world takes those options. For whether it is Edith possibly living alone, like Aunt Rosalind; Mary becoming the agent of the estate; Anna perhaps having an option which may help her carry…
Downton Abbey: Season 6/ Episode 1 [Season Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview It’s 1925 in Downton and it seems the end of the grandeur lives of the upper crust is inching closer and closer, and fears of the changes to come have everyone shook. Though, even with that worry over everyone’s heads, there still remains quite a bit of personal drama to tend to.
Downton Abbey: Season 5/ Episode 9 [The Christmas Special] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As Christmas rolls around, as usual at Downton, there is much more sadness than joy. However, the few moments of joy put on a strong effort against the unfortunate events. Topic 1: Rose’s New Family Drama – Rose Topic 2: The Joy – Ms. Hughes & Mr. Carson, Edith, The Bates Topic 3: The…
Downton Abbey: Season 5/ Episode 8 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As Rose gets married, people talk about leaving, the future, and then a scandal erupts. Review (with Spoilers) Sometimes I forget that British programming usually don’t have 24 episode seasons, but the benefit of that is they rarely overstay their welcome. However, with only 8 episodes this season, I must admit there was an…
Downton Abbey: Season 5/ Episode 7 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As a lot of drama gets resolved, Lord Merton’s sons ruin a nearly peaceful episode. Review (with Spoilers) Well it seems I was wrong about Edith’s exit, but nonetheless it does seem a few characters are certainly planning for life after Downton. Though this isn’t to say others may not leave the family. But…
Downton Abbey: Season 5/ Episode 6 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As things begin to settle down at Downton, partly due to bad news, it seems one person makes their exit. Review (with Spoilers) Though nowhere near World War II, it is quite interesting to hear mentions of Hitler as news about Mr. Gregson comes in. But, recognizing World War II likely won’t be covered,…
Downton Abbey: Season 5/ Episode 5 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview While those at Downton continue to try to protect Mr. Bates, and Edith tries to salvage her ability to see Marigold, mostly everyone else is dealing with their romantic relations. Review (with Spoilers) I must admit I felt a bit bored by this episode. For while Lord Grantham gets in a fight, and we…
Downton Abbey: Season 5/ Episode 4 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview The future of many relationships, whether romantic or not, are put into question as things largely turn sour. Review (with Spoilers) It seems more and more that relationships are the focus of the season. For with Cora seeming very unhappy with Robert; the Dowager speaking of what could have happened with the Russian prince;…
Downton Abbey: Season 5/ Episode 3 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As people get a bit too comfortable in their secrets, slowly their lives begin to unravel. Review (with Spoilers) Past and current relationships are gone into and we see just how fragile each one is. For with most of noteworthy relationships having dark secrets attached, naturally it weighs heavy on at least one party…
Downton Abbey: Season 5/ Episode 2 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As people grow closer, things are revealed as they are seen flaws and all. Making most look more appealing than they did in the past. Review (with Spoilers) If there is one thing I have always found wonderfully strange about Downton Abbey, it is that it has such a large cast of characters, and…
Downton Abbey: Season 5/ Episode 1 [Season Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview As we return to the Abbey, as usual drama awaits behind every door, in every field, and mischief is constantly on the mind. Review (with Spoilers) Bless the existence of the internet for otherwise I would have to wait who knows how many months for this to come to America. Of which I refuse…
Downtown Abbey: Season 4 “The London Season” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview It may not be Christmas at Downton, but with Rose’s Ball being the focus the only difference really is an exchange of presents. But, as with all things Rose, drama is all around. Review (with Spoilers) It has only been a few months since the last episode, and it is one month before this…