Love Life: Season 1 – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
While “Love Life” does avoid certain topics and stories to maintain its levity, it is definitely a hit for HBO Max for a reason.
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.
Infamous (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
If a fan of Bella Thorne, you’ll see she is in her element when it comes to playing Arielle in “Infamous.”
The King Of Staten Island (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
Unfortunately, it takes “The King of Staten Island” almost an hour, out of 2, to be all that you expected and hoped it would be.
I May Destroy You: Season 1 Episode 1 “Eyes Eyes Eyes Eyes” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review with Spoilers
“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.
Becky (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
Mix “Home Alone” with “Hanna” and a little bit of Hit-Girl from “Kick-Ass,” and you get the sometimes shockingly violent “Becky.”
Love Life: Season 1 Episode 1 “Augie Jeong” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review with Spoilers
“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 (2018) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“#FriendButMarried” is a long, arduous movie to watch, that somehow drains anything and everything cute out of its central relationship.
Motherland – Fort Salem: Season 1 – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“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.
Blood & Water: Season 1 Episode 1 “Fiksation” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review with Spoilers
“Blood & Water” has potential, due to its kidnapping mystery, but whether it’s potential will be realized is hard to say.
Sex Education: Season 2 – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
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: Season 1 – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“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.
Love Is Blind (2019) – Review, Summary with Spoilers
Um, “Love Is Blind,” the movie not the TV show, is mid-level “What did I just watch?” Specifically in a, “Am I supposed to find this funny?” kind of way.
Valley Girl (2020) – Review, Summary with Spoilers
“Valley Girl” is a fun teen movie with 80s flair, music, and a simple, but likable, romance – ruined by bland characters.
18 Presents – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“18 Presents” or “18 Regali” is an ode to those who lost their mothers and need an excuse to cry.
All Day And A Night (2020) – Review/ Summary with Spoilers
“All Day And A Night” might become a classic considering how it explores the downfall of a young man who lives up to the legacy his father left behind.
Betty: Season 1 Episode 1 “Key Party” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review with Spoilers
Fridays on HBO been their day to show something different from their Sunday night fare, and “Betty” is no different as it focuses on the daily life of skaters.
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.
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.
