“This is not my world.” If you had asked me back in June what my thoughts were on Olivier Assayas’ new remake of his 1996 film Irma Vep, I would have told you, “watch it! Watch it immediately!” My friends can attests that I recommended it to them on numerous occasions upon watching each week’s … Continue reading SERIES REVIEW: IRMA VEP (2022)
REVIEW: HALO EPISODE 1: “CONTACT” (2022)
“Why should I trust you?” For any XBOX player who found themselves in the early 2000s—hooking up to their friends consoles for a “Halo” party before online gaming was a thing—no doubt you’ve been excited about any developments of a live-action Halo. Development doesn’t even describe how long fans have waited, as directors like District … Continue reading REVIEW: HALO EPISODE 1: “CONTACT” (2022)
LITTLE REVIEW: SCENES FROM A MARRIAGE (2021) EP. 1
Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain as Jonathan and Mira in Hagai Levi's Scene's from a Marriage©HBO There’s something about the disintegration of marriages that we as audience members find so appealing. It wasn’t too long ago that Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson broke our hearts in Marriage Story (2019). Before that Meryl Streep and Dustin … Continue reading LITTLE REVIEW: SCENES FROM A MARRIAGE (2021) EP. 1
SERIES REVIEW: SELENA – THE SERIES PT. 1
“When I think about being on stage — you on the base, and Suzette on the drums, nothing else matters.” “Como La Flor…” “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom…” There’s an immediate association that comes to mind when you hear these songs. No matter how small your knowledge is within the Tejano genre, there’s a good chance … Continue reading SERIES REVIEW: SELENA – THE SERIES PT. 1
REVIEW: SPACE FORCE SEASON 1
“Oh, he is blowing it just like you thought. Yeah, it is a complete shit-show.” When the news first broke about President Donald Trump’s new military branch called, Space Force, I stated on Twitter that it sounded like something The Office’s, Dwight Schrute, would make up to feel important. So being a huge fan of … Continue reading REVIEW: SPACE FORCE SEASON 1
SERIES REVIEW: LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE (2020)
“It’s actually more of a question. Is fighting for someone else’s child worth losing your own?” Who set fire to the Richardson's home? It's a question that we must have answered! But when the trailer, nay I say, any promotional images for Little Fires Everywhere arrived, I couldn’t help but think, “oh no. Here’s another … Continue reading SERIES REVIEW: LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE (2020)
SERIES REVIEW: THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA (2020)
“It can’t happen here? No, it is happening here!” How many times have we said, “well that wouldn’t happen to me. That would never happen now.” It’s a comforting statement as you clothe yourself in your comfiest pajamas and sip your piping hot beverage. But what if it did? What if it’s happening right now, … Continue reading SERIES REVIEW: THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA (2020)
REVIEW: THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA PART 1
The Plot Against America is the newest drama from HBO and tells the story of an alternate reality in which the 1940 presidential election was won by Charles Lindbergh (most known for his nonstop flight from New York to Paris) instead of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Based on the novel by Philip Roth, The Plot Against … Continue reading REVIEW: THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA PART 1
SERIES REVIEW: BIG LITTLE LIES (2017-2019)
Spoilers if you haven’t seen Big Little Lies, season 1 or 2. You’ve been warned! So it’s come to an end…or has it? That was the question that we were left with after the conclusion of Big Little Lies season 2. But as the wisps of sand leave our television screens, we say goodbye to … Continue reading SERIES REVIEW: BIG LITTLE LIES (2017-2019)
REVIEW: 13 REASONS WHY
In this Selena Gomez produced Netflix series, based on the critically acclaimed book by Jay Asher, 13 Reasons Why focuses upon suicide in a way that other films haven’t touched upon. Our story follows Clay Jensen (Dylan Minnette) as he receives a mysterious package on his doorstep. The package contains 7 tapes from his classmate … Continue reading REVIEW: 13 REASONS WHY