In the first episode alone, “Love on the Spectrum” may do more to reinforce your idea of how special and beautiful love is than any romance movie you’ve ever seen.
Thanks to a series of rather strange events, “Liza, Liza, Skies are Grey” loses its chance to be a cute teen romance.
While “Hightown” struggles to find its groove at first, after discarding a few storylines and characters, it picks up the pace and becomes a reason to subscribe to Starz.
“A Nice Girl Like You” is a simple, likable rom-com that may not have the most memorable characters, but it’s a fun time to spend an hour and half.
While a breeze to watch and with good chemistry from its leads, laughs are few with “Palm Springs.”
While you might think this would have way too much ecchi to really get into, it seems there might be more than meets the eye.
“Little Voice” is an absolutely adorable show, but if you don’t already have Apple TV+, is it worth another subscription?
“Only” is a sci-fi drama, with a small cast, that is less about entertaining its audience and more about trying to use the sci-fi element for a bait and switch.
“10 Things We Should Do Before We Break Up” is an odd romantic drama in which a woman mulls an abortion or turning a one night stand into a lifetime commitment.
While an inconsistent villain presence does sometimes plague “Gleipnir,” in terms of character investment and story? It goes beyond expectations.
“Under the Riccione Sun” will remind you what many may miss thanks to COVID-19, but it gives you the chance to live vicariously.
“Sing ‘Yesterday’ For Me” does well in the beginning, but as time goes on, its pacing starts to dismantle its highlights.
“Looks That Kill” makes for a lukewarm dark comedy, but has a romance that makes it worth viewing.
If you need a good cry, but not to the point of making an ugly face, “A Whisker Away” is just what you need.
“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.
While “Love Life” does avoid certain topics and stories to maintain its levity, it is definitely a hit for HBO Max for a reason.
If a fan of Bella Thorne, you’ll see she is in her element when it comes to playing Arielle in “Infamous.”
“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.
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.
“Love Life” comes off like someone stretched out the montage we see in romantic comedies of all the exes the lead had before meeting the one.
“#FriendButMarried” is a long, arduous movie to watch, that somehow drains anything and everything cute out of its central relationship.
Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani are well paired in “The Lovebird” as their brands of awkward collide and create a chaotic romance.
“Motherland – Fort Salem” reminds you why there is a craving for original ideas and not rehashed stories, be it in the form of remakes of novel adaptations.
“Double Cross,” undoubtedly, is one of the strongest shows released under UMC and will undoubtedly help their network gain traction like never before.
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.
How much you may enjoy this movie all depends on whether you like outrageous characters who don’t limit themselves for the comfort of others.
“Valley Girl” is a fun teen movie with 80s flair, music, and a simple, but likable, romance – ruined by bland characters.
“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.
“Straight Up” explores the difficulty of fitting a sexuality label when the heart wants what it wants.
While “My Spy” is not as kid-friendly as it appears, it is likely one of the funniest movies, featuring a juvenile, you’ve seen in a while.
In Act 1 of “Besties,” we’re introduced to a small group of friends and lovers, all trying to get the most of their relationships – sometimes selfishly.
“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…
Operating on a level of cringe that will make it either hilarious or off=putting, “Love Wedding Repeat” surely isn’t for everyone.
Outside of a short time gap, “Banana Split” is an exploration of female intimacy in both sisterhood and friendships.
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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