Trained to Kill (Series Review: “Hanna”)
- By Norma
- December 17, 2021
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The captivating series based on the 2011 film, about a young girl raised in the woods by her father to be the perfect assassin. Until she discovers she’s not the only one.
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Joining the Family (Film Review: “The Power of the Dog”)
- By Norma
- December 4, 2021
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An unnervingly suspenseful period family drama about two rancher brothers whose delicate yet dysfunctional relationship is toppled when one brings a widow and her son home to join the family. This can’t end well. Continue Reading →
Who Killed Tim Kono? (Series Review: “Only Murders in the Building”)
- By Norma
- November 6, 2021
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A delightfully sneaky send-up of true crime fandom in the podcast culture, with a nod to the eccentricities of Uptown NYC lifestyles. Continue Reading →
A Sanctified Servitude (Series Review: “The Handmaid’s Tale”)
- By Norma
- September 3, 2021
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A Feminist Dystopian nightmare serves as exceptional TV and socio-political cautionary tale. Chilling on all counts.
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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 →