The Half Of It (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“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.
Young Adult
In the Young Adult tag, you’ll find coming-of-age stories and productions featuring those in their late teens through twenties getting their lives together.
Hollywood: Season 1 Episode 1 “Hooray for Hollywood” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review with Spoilers
It’s been a long time since we really desired to binge something on Netflix, but “Hollywood” is bound to break the dry spell.
Dummy: Season 1 – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“Dummy” is one of those shows which toe the line between having deep meaning and being mindless entertainment.
Summertime: Season 1 Episode 1 “I Hate Summer” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review with Spoilers
For those looking for a new teen drama, “Summertime” likely can deliver the romance and drama you desire.
Selah and The Spades – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“Selah and the Spades” begs for a revival as a series as it tries to cram so much into one experience.
Straight Up (2019) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“Straight Up” explores the difficulty of fitting a sexuality label when the heart wants what it wants.
Outer Banks: Season 1 Episode 1 “Pilot” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review with Spoilers
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.
Besties: The Ultra Mini-Series – Act 1 Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
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.
Gleipnir: Season 1 Episode 1 “Something Inside of Me” [Series Premiere] – Recap and Review with Spoilers
While the panty shots are unnecessary, “Gleipnir” does present itself as an intriguing action anime with eyebrow-raising characters.
Banana Split – Review and Summary with Spoilers
Outside of a short time gap, “Banana Split” is an exploration of female intimacy in both sisterhood and friendships.
Unorthodox: Season 1 – Review and Summary with Spoilers
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.
Unorthodox: Season 1 Episode 1 “Part 1” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
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: Season 1 Episode 1 “Scene 01” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
“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 – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“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 (2019) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Intermedium,” like most shorts, is an appetizer. And like any appetizer, it leaves you wanting more.
Go Back To China (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While “Go Back To China” may come off as some silly or light-hearted, as it touches upon Chinese culture and family, it goes so deeper than expected.
On My Block: Season 3 Review
While the development of Jasmine is ace this season, the other elements of season 3 of “On My Block” are frustrating, inconsistent, or feel like a repeat of the past.
Motherland: Fort Salem – Season 1 Episode 1 “Say The Words” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
In a slight change of pace, “Motherland: Fort Salem” may focus on witches and the supernatural, but with the general omittance of men, things appear far more severe.
Little Fires Everywhere: Season 1 Episode 1 “The Spark” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
In its series premiere, “Little Fires Everywhere” takes us back to 1997 and gives us a socio-economic tale with characters ready to burst at the seams.
M.O.M. (Mothers of Monsters) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
With “M.O.M. (Mothers of Monsters)” seeking to flesh out the fear of one parent, we’re reminded how difficult it might be to stop a catastrophe.
Stargirl (2020) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
“Stargirl” in depicting what happens when you allow yourself to be what others want, brings about one of the best family appropriate live-action films from Disney in ages.
Block Z (2020) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
If the Coronavirus is making you paranoid, the pandemic in “Block Z” may not be the best thing for your anxiety.
I Still Believe (2020) – Review, Summary (With Spoilers)
“I Still Believe” with its tear-inducing story will make it so, even if you aren’t a person of faith, you’ll get why some hold onto theirs so tightly – despite it all.
All The Bright Places (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
All The Bright Places fulfills your need for butterflies and tears, as most YA novel adaptations do.
I Am Not Okay with This: Season 1 Episode 1 “Dear Diary…” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
After proving herself to be able to carry multiple films, even if they are meh, “I Am Not Okay With This” allows Sophia Lillis to be in her element and kick ass.
Goldie (2020) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
In this coming of age tale, everything is about that one chance to make it and if things don’t come together, the worst happening.
Violet Evergarden I: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
“Violet Evergarden I: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll” reminds you no matter how much time has passed, you can still be strongly affected by a well-developed character.
The Thing About Harry (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Thing About Harry” brings us beyond gay couples dealing with trauma and the dramatics of the first time. It’s just about the awkwardness of love.
High Fidelity: Season 1 Episode 1 “Top Five Heartbreaks” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Zoey Kravitz’s “High Fidelity” may not have too much of a hook beyond herself and Da’Vine Joy Randolph, but that might be all it needs.
To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While a bit longer than it needs to be, “To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You” will stir up your emotions just like the first film.
The Assistant – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
While “The Assistant” may seem like it wants to play upon the multiple #MeToo scandals, it sidesteps sensationalism in its approach.
Jezebel (2019) – Review/ Summary
While you have to appreciate the sense of ownership, value, and advocacy “Jezebel” presents when it comes to Black bodies, it’s not the most entertaining thing to watch.
Everything’s Gonna Be Okay: Season 1 Episode 1 “Seven-Spotted Ladybug” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review
“Everything’s Gonna Be Okay” presents the idea FreeForm can still be groundbreaking without necessarily being political.
Weather With You (2020) Review, Summary
“Weathering With You” like “Your Name.” plays with your emotions, skips certain details, but is ultimately worth the price to see.
The App (2019) | Review/ Summary
Somehow an hour and 19-minute film feels so much longer by means that is hard to explain, but we’re going to try.
A Rainy Day In New York (2019) | Review/ Summary
It really is a shame A Rainy Day In New York will struggle to find distribution in the US. For while not Allen’s best work, it is still entertaining.
Dare Me (Season 1) Episode 1: Coup D’Etat | Recap/ Review
While Dare Me may have all the usual drama you expect from young adults, with the working-class town vibe, it seems less monotonous than its peers.
Cherry Tobacco – Review, Summary
Cherry Tobacco pursues the rarely trodden path of having a young woman and older man with feelings for each other, without feeling exploitative.
Waves (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
With Waves, A24 continues to solidify that if it is the distributor, you will get more than a movie or show but an experience that will stay with you after the credits roll.