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Killing Eve (BBCAmerica) Rated TV-14

Posted on May 23, 2018 by

A security operative hunts down an assassin. Based on the novellas by Luke Jennings. Starring Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer, and Fiona Shaw. This is another amazing, character-driven show with two female leads. The two women are strong, smart, and just doing their … Continue reading →

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The Bitter Tea of General Yen (1932) Rated NR

Posted on May 14, 2018 by

A Chinese warlord and an engaged Christian missionary fall in love. Starring Barbara Stanwyck, Nils Asther, and Toshia Mori. The Bitter Tea of General Yen is one of the first films to deal with interracial romance. As this was made before films were … Continue reading →

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Call Me By Your Name (2017) Rated R

Posted on May 8, 2018 by

In the 1980s, a teen in Italy falls for an older man. Based on the book by André Aciman. Starring Armie Hammer, Timothée Chalamet, and Michael Stuhlbarg. This film left a bad taste in my mouth. The premise of the film … Continue reading →

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All the Money in the World (2017) Rated R

Posted on May 3, 2018 by

The story of the kidnapping of John Paul Getty III in Rome, 1973. Starring Michelle Williams, Christopher Plummer, and Mark Wahlberg. With all the hoopla surrounding this film and the changing of actors as well as the Oscar nominations, you’d think this … Continue reading →

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Music City (CMT) Rated TV-PG

Posted on April 12, 2018 by

A group of musicians tries to make it big in Nashville. Starring Jackson Boyd, Rachyl Degman, and Alisa Fuller. The only positive thing about this show is that it seems to revolve around a single character, Rachyl Degman. Degman is married to an … Continue reading →

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The Place Beyond the Pines (2012) Rated R

Posted on April 9, 2018 by

A motorcycle stunt rider starts robbing banks to provide for his family, putting him in a rookie cop’s line of fire. Starring Ryan Gosling, Craig Van Hook, and Eva Mendes. The film starts out strong as we move through 15 years … Continue reading →

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Back (Sundance) Rated TV-14

Posted on March 26, 2018 by

 Two estranged foster brothers join up to take on the family business when their father dies. Starring David Mitchell, Robert Webb, Louise Brealey. This black comedy  is brilliant. As with most  British comedy, it starts out slow but gains momentum. The … Continue reading →

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Mom (CBS) Rated TV-14

Posted on March 20, 2018 by

A single mom with two kids tries to stay sober when her wayward mother comes back into her life. Starring Anna Faris, Allison Janney, Mimi Kennedy. This show is hilarious. Of course, there are some raunchy jokes and story lines, which … Continue reading →

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Dads (FOX) Rated TV-14

Posted on March 11, 2018 by

 Two men have their lives turned upside down when their dads move in with them. Starring Seth Green, Giovanni Ribisi, Brenda Song This show has   an interesting premise but it lacks in the chemistry between the actors. I think this … Continue reading →

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Into the White (2012) Rated R

Posted on March 2, 2018 by

A group of airmen from different sides of WWII come together after being stranded in a cabin. Starring Florian Lukas, David Kross, Stig Henrik Hoff. This war film is based on the true story of a group of airmen from opposing … Continue reading →

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