As a general rule of thumb, I have pretty much learned to expect the unexpected when it comes to M. Night Shyamalan’s twisty-turny horror drama, Servant. Four seasons deep, and Servant is still flirting with the kind of mysterious, alluring qualities that many showrunners would balk at. The sheer audacity of its atmospheric tension is … Continue reading TV Review: Servant – Season 4
Most Anticipated Films of 2023
With 2023 right around the corner, what better time to look ahead to the future cinematic experiences we can expect in the new year? Together with Allison, we have compiled a list of the twenty-five films we are most looking forward to seeing. Funny enough, five of the movies are simply holdovers from last year … Continue reading Most Anticipated Films of 2023
TV Review: Emily in Paris – Season 3
After a lengthy hiatus typical of the Netflix model, Emily in Paris is back for a vibrant, super fun third season! Honestly, I felt a bit of a sophomore slump with their previous effort. 2020’s debut season however was one of my favorite comfort-watching experiences. I am so thrilled to report that this time around, … Continue reading TV Review: Emily in Paris – Season 3
Film Review: Return to Seoul
(Written by Allison Brown) ★★★ Return to Seoul tells the story of a troubled young woman, Frédérique “Freddie” Benoît (Park Ji-min), deeply affected by her endeavor to reconnect with her birth parents. I was immediately interested once I learned of Sony’s involvement with the film, as the distributor is probably one of the most reliable … Continue reading Film Review: Return to Seoul
Film Review: Babylon
★★★★ Fans of stylistic excess and decadence need look no further than auteur filmmaker Damien Chazelle’s newest jazz-tinged coke-fueled rapturous ode and searing takedown of late-20s Hollywood, aptly titled Babylon. Imagine the parties of The Great Gatsby dialed up to an 11, and one will get close to picturing the wild energy of Chazelle’s longest … Continue reading Film Review: Babylon
Film Review: The Almond and the Seahorse
★★ Well-intentioned but emotionally bereft, The Almond and the Seahorse is Rebel Wilson’s latest attempt to find a breakout success through dramatic fare rather than comedic. I honestly found the premise intriguing and promising. Based on a play by Katie O’Reilly, the delicate balancing act required by the dramedy genre does becomes too much for … Continue reading Film Review: The Almond and the Seahorse
Film Review: Empire of Light
★★ For what has to be one of the most disappointing movies I have seen this year, Empire of Light tries hard to blend a concoction of racial tensions, mental health trauma, and pure love for cinema. Unfortunately, despite having a series of isolated moments that would probably look great on an Academy Awards reel, … Continue reading Film Review: Empire of Light
Film Review: Spoiler Alert
★★★★★ Who doesn’t love a good tearjerker? Thankfully, there is so much more to queer romance Spoiler Alert than simply leaving the viewer in a huge puddle of tears, though it certainly does accomplish this feat. Driven by magnificent, emotional turns from Jim Parsons and Ben Aldridge, Spoiler Alert, based on Michael Ausiello’s non-fiction book … Continue reading Film Review: Spoiler Alert
TV Review: George & Tammy
For the second year in a row, Jessica Chastain portrays an iconic Tammy. This time around, Chastain (The Help, It Chapter Two) fills the shoes of legendary country artist Tammy Wynette, one half of a duo with successful solo musician, George Jones (Michael Shannon, Bug, Boardwalk Empire). While the two of them absolutely have a … Continue reading TV Review: George & Tammy
Film Review: Lady Chatterley’s Lover
★★★★ I have no familiarity whatsoever with D.H. Lawrence’s classic novel of the same name, Lady Chatterley’s Lover, but IMDB tells me that the material has certainly already seen its fair share of cinematic adaptations. However, I do believe this version is quite notable in that director Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre approaches the timeless story through … Continue reading Film Review: Lady Chatterley’s Lover