Stranded Sisters (Series Review: “The Wilds”)
- By Norma
- May 28, 2021
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A captivating series about a group of troubled teenaged girls stranded on a deserted island. It’s ‘Lost’ meets ‘Lord of the Flies’ with a Feminist ‘Hunger Games’ chaser.
The Dangers of Disappointment (Film Review: “Pieces of a Woman”)
- By Norma
- April 23, 2021
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When Grief mixes with Guilt. . . a shattering portrait of loss after the crushing tragedy of a home birth gone horribly wrong. Continue Reading →
The Business of Caring (Film Review: “I Care A Lot”)
- By Norma
- March 29, 2021
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A hilariously dark spin on the legal guardianship paradigm. . . and a cautionary tale about getting your affairs in order while you still can. Continue Reading →
Singing to the Troops (Film Review: “The Sapphires”)
- By Norma
- March 12, 2021
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Based on a true story, a feel-good Aussie tale about a group of Aboriginal girls with big dreams of singing professionally and seeing the world. The Vietnam War was an unexpected first stage. Continue Reading →
Sound of Silence (Film Review: “Sound of Metal”)
- By Norma
- March 5, 2021
- 5 Comments
Riz Ahmed captivates as a heavy metal drummer who goes inexplicably and profoundly deaf, seemingly overnight. A raw observation of a life in transition. Continue Reading →
64 Squares (Series Review: “The Queen’s Gambit”)
- By Norma
- February 12, 2021
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The instantly addictive story of a brilliant young mind who takes the world of chess by storm, while a battle between genius and addiction rages within. It’s a must-see. Continue Reading →
Just Below the Surface (Film Review: “The Dig”)
- By Norma
- January 30, 2021
- 4 Comments
Based on the true story of the archeological wonder discovered in an English widow’s pasture on the eve of WWII. A moving elegy about the permanence of Death and the continuum of Life. Continue Reading →