Don’t Blame Karma (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Don’t Blame Karma” is comical at times, but the romance it wishes to explore and the drama which creates the comedy and complicates the romance is disappointing.
Romance
Purple Hearts (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In this military drama romance, two people who live on opposites sides of the political spectrum find love while in a state of desperation.
Honor Society (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
With the star power of Angourie Rice, “Honor Society” becomes far more than a tale about a malicious overachiever trying to get the hell out of her small town.
The Resort: Season 1/ Episode 1 “The Disappointment of Time” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Two couples, separated by 15 years, find themselves at the potential end of their relationship. However, a murder mystery might be able to save one of them.
The Wheel (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Wheel” questions whether love can heal someone with unresolved trauma who may not know what they have until they are about to lose them?
Anything’s Possible (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Anything’s Possible” is a cute love story that knows to get specific about its lead’s experience when it matters.
Rap Sh!t: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Something For The City” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
“Rap Sh!t” may start a little rough as the lead eclipses a lot of the show’s potential assets with her insecurities, but once her best friend does some course correction, it takes off.
Diary of a Spy (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Two socially awkward people, tasked with figuring the other out, hope the relationship they build is real and they are far more than a mark.
Live Is Life (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In this story of teenage brotherhood, five boys band together as they struggle with cancer, an ill parent, and smaller stuff like crushes and failing grades.
Where The Crawdads Sing (2022) — Ending Spoilers
A summary of how Where The Crawdads Sing (2022) ended and whether a prequel or sequel is possible.
Mrs Harris Goes to Paris (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While Mrs. Harris has all the charm in the world, unfortunately, dry supporting characters are too much to compensate for.
Where The Crawdads Sing (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Where The Crawdads Sing” is an engrossing drama that doesn’t go for big grandeur moments but a series of satisfying ones throughout its two hours.
Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Thor: Love and Thunder” takes the MCU into the romantic comedy genre, while still delivering its obligatory action/adventure moments.
Block Party (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While it won’t become a definitive Juneteenth movie, “Block Party” makes for a wonderful family dramedy with Juneteenth acting as a featured part.
Hello, Goodbye, and Everything In Between (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Thanks to her parents having a bad breakup and not living up to the high school sweethearts fantasy, a girl puts an endpoint on her high school romance, even if it could last forever.
The Lost Girls (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In “The Lost Girls,” legendary literary figure Peter Pan is used as an entry point to talk about generational trauma, mental illness, and feeling disconnected from reality.
Engage Kiss: Season 1/ Episode 1 “A Loser And A Demon And A Man And A Woman” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
In this action-comedy, a boy takes advantage of most of the women in his life, but especially his demon girlfriend, who kills other demons to make him money.
First Love (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“First Love” tricks you by focusing almost equally on the male lead’s parents as they do on the advertised relationship.
You Can Live Forever (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In “You Can Live Forever,” faith conflicts with sexuality as a Jehovah’s Witness girl falls for another girl who is by no means questioning their sexuality.
The Summer I Turned Pretty: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Summer House” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
“The Summer I Turned Pretty” presents you with everything you’d want and need to swoon, laugh, and engorge.
Cha Cha Real Smooth (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Cha Cha Real Smooth” is an undisputable reason to dust off your Apple TV+ account or start a free trial.
Good Girl Jane (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Good Girl Jane” overstays its welcome as it follows the downfall of a girl who falls in love with a dealer after suffering neglect and bullying.
Pragma (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In a science experiment for graduate students, they are asked to trust the science, not their libidos, when finding their perfect partner.
Valentine (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
A couple tries to work through one half exploring their gender or considering transitioning.
Dogfriend (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
What was supposed to be a fun sexual encounter with a little romance turns into an unwanted conversation about race.
Work (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Struggling with moving on after the end of a notable relationship, Gabriela works to make ends meet and deal with their ex moving on.
First Kill: Season 1/ Episode 1 “First Kiss” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
While the tone and vibe are a bit corny, it’s easy to get sucked in by the leads’ chemistry and their different perspectives as hunters.
Wyrm (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While you can tell there should be a deeper story at play, “Wyrm” feels like it is missing the scenes/ details meant to bring you to tears.
Stargirl 2: Hollywood Stargirl (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Better than the first, Grace VanderWaal returns as Stargirl, but now in Los Angeles, and as she crafts a new community, she hopes her mom’s instability doesn’t ruin her new home.
Love Death + Robots: Volume III – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
“Love Death + Robots” Volume III may not have the same story diversity as past volumes, but it is still a fun time for those who love animation.
9-1-1: Season 5 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
9-1-1 is more of the same, as it delivers daring rescues and a slew of forgettable guest stars. However, more than ever, there is the vibe it wants you to see everyone get their moment in the sun with dedicated episodes.
The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
For those thinking they need to watch the movie to understand Showtime’s The Man Who Fell To Earth, you are not missing much.
Love Death + Robots: Swarm (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Swarm is one of the first from Volume III which pushes you to want a sequel if/when we get a volume IV.
A Perfect Pairing (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While, in some ways, A Perfect Pairing skirts around certain formulaic elements, in the end, it’s your usual safe and simple romance.
Vampire In The Garden: Season 1/ Episode 1 [Premiere] – Recap/ Review
Humans (The Warms) battle for survival against a vampire invasion that has pushed their people to the brink of extinction.
The Time Traveler’s Wife: Season 1/ Episode 1 [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Could you have loved someone your entire life, based on who they become once they are 36?
Sneakerella (2022) – Review/ Summary
In the musical Sneakerella, you get an almost DCOM vibe from the latest Disney+ release.
Along For The Ride (2022) – Review/ Summary
Along For The Ride takes you on an emotional journey as you watch people heal, grow, experience many first-time moments, and get the strength to start a new chapter in their lives.
Ready To Love: Season 6 – Summary/ Review
While Ready To Love shows some growth this season, early on, as time goes on, all the old issues that have plagued this show rear their heads.
