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George McKay Netflix Munich the Edge of War
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Munich: The Edge of War is Almost Great, But Doesn’t Quite Make It
Burning questions refer to issues or topics that often ensue heated conversations. "What are the odds that we could have averted the Second World War?" is one of such questions. You have probably come across it, imparted wisdom, or heard…
Lily Collins Netflix Emily in Paris Season Two
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Emily in Paris Balances Glamour and Realism in Second Season
Recently Emily in Paris season 2 came out on Netflix, and many people have mixed reactions about this season. Some people loved it; some didn't. This makes sense to me cause recently, I've watched it in one sitting, even though…
Ben Whishaw BBC This is Going to Hurt Season One
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This is Going to Hurt is an Unflinching Portrait of Life in the NHS Anchored by a Riveting Lead Performance
Described as a 'love letter to the NHS', This is Going to Hurt is a comedic and gory recollection of a struggling junior medic that reminds us how underappreciated the frontline health workers are. Based on the best-selling non-fiction memoir…
Connie Britton Steve Zahn Fred Hechinger Sydney Sweeney Brittany O'Grady Jake Levy Alexandra Daddario Jennifer Coolidge HBO the White Lotus
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The White Lotus is a Brilliant Satire that Pokes Holes at the Facades Worn by Progressive Rich Families
The White Lotus is another in a long line of HBO series that have garnered both critical acclaim and favorable audience reception. Created, written and directed by Mike White, the series follows a group of affluent guests at the White…
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Knives Out is A Witty Modern Take on Murder Mysteries, with Solid Performances and Direction
Whodunits from the likes of Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle are rare in this day and age. Which is what makes Rian Johnson’s Knives Out all the more enjoyable. Set in modern day pastoral Massachusetts, it’s skewers the antics…
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The Irishman is a Mature Meditation on Crime, Aging and Regret Driven by Three Powerful Performances
There is an introspective nature to The Irishman that stands out in comparison to Martin Scorsese’s earlier mob films such as Goodfellas or The Departed. There’s less bluster, and more focus on the story beats, wonderfully accentuated by three powerhouse…
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Carnival Row Falls Short of Tapping into the Full Potential of its Rich Fantasy World
In a post Game of Thrones world, producers are rushing to fill the void left by the cultural phenomenon. Amazon, for instance, is working on both a Lord of the Rings and a Wheel of Time adaptation. While these will…
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Russian Doll Uses the Familiar Premise of Time Loops to Great Effect
Russian Doll is one of those delightful surprises that, once you have had some time to get used to, win you over in no time at all. Centering around a cynical New Yorker, Nadia, trying to get through a party…
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House of Cards’ Final Season is a Convoluted Mess that Collapses without its Former Star
The final season of House of Cards brings to mind the opening scene of the show: Frank Underwood mercifully putting down his dog and explaining that there are two kinds of pain: useful and useless. Sitting through this season of…
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The Haunting of Hill House is a Probing Study of Grief, Trauma and Family Ties
The Haunting of Hill House is less of an exercise in horror as it is a psychological study on a family’s psyche and strained relationships. Yes, there are ghosts and plenty of unsettling imagery, but at the end of the…
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