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Rose Island review – a charmingly optimistic small-scale ode to big dreamers
You wouldn’t expect a film about a dissatisfied engineer who builds his own island and applies for its independence to be described as “small scale”,...
Emicida: AmarElo — It’s All for Yesterday review – passionate and progressive
I must confess that I know next to nothing about Brazilian rapper, singer-songwriter, and activist Emicida, which I suppose is good news for Emicida: AmarElo...
Room 2806: The Accusation review – another intriguing docuseries for Netflix
Despite it being the holiday season and thus a chance for Netflix to stuff the streaming stockings full of seasonal content, there’s always room on...
The Uncanny Counter Season 1 Episode 4 Recap – So Mun has to answer for violating rules
This recap of the Netflix K-drama series The Uncanny Counter Season 1 Episode 4 contains significant spoilers. We will be recapping this weekly — check...
Start-Up episode 16 recap – a finale that brings a natural, mature ending
This recap of Netflix K-drama series Start-Up episode 16 – the finale explained – contains significant spoilers. We will be recapping this weekly — check...
The Uncanny Counter Season 1 Episode 3 Recap – Ga Mo-tak searches the truth regarding his past
This recap of the Netflix K-drama series The Uncanny Counter Season 1 Episode 3 contains significant spoilers. We will be recapping this weekly — check...
Start-Up episode 15 recap – Do-san asks Dal-mi an important question again
This recap of Netflix K-drama series Start-Up episode 15 contains significant spoilers. We will be recapping this weekly — check out the archive. The opening...
Christmas Crossfire review – a stimulating and slightly humorous crime thriller
This review of Netflix German film Christmas Crossfire contains no spoiler. The drama will be released on the streaming service on December 4, 2020. Christmas...
Just Another Christmas review – living up to the title
You really can’t move for Christmas content on Netflix this year, and the unfortunately-titled Just Another Christmas is indeed just another Christmas movie. It’s from Brazil, though,...
Fierce review – an awkward fusion of showbiz critique and family drama
Celebrity culture is an endless treasure trove of things to ridicule, and the reality competition show is chief among them. With only a little bit...
Bhaag Beanie Bhaag season 1 review – a comedy that encapsulates the pursuit of happiness
This review of Netflix’s Bhaag Beanie Bhaag season 1 contains no spoilers. The comedy series was released on the streaming service on December 4, 2020....
Leyla Everlasting review – a very “try hard” film that delivers nonsense
This review of Netflix film Leyla Everlasting contains no spoilers. The comedy was released on the streaming service on Dec 4, 2020. Leyla Everlasting follows a...
Selena: The Series season 1, episode 9 recap – the ending explained
This recap of Netflix’s Selena: The Series season 1, episode 9, “Que Creias” — the ending explained — contains significant spoilers. We recapped every episode...
Selena: The Series season 1, episode 8 recap – what happened in “Gold Rush”?
This recap of Netflix’s Selena: The Series season 1, episode 8, “Gold Rush” contains significant spoilers. We recapped every episode — check out the archive....
Selena: The Series season 1, episode 3 recap – what happened in “And the Winner is…”?
This recap of Netflix’s Selena: The Series season 1, episode 3, “And the Winner is…” contains significant spoilers. We recapped every episode — check out...
Selena: The Series season 1, episode 7 recap – what happened in “Fideo”?
This recap of Netflix’s Selena: The Series season 1, episode 7, “Fideo” contains significant spoilers. We recapped every episode — check out the archive. The...
Selena: The Series season 1, episode 6 recap – what happened in “My Love”?
This recap of Netflix’s Selena: The Series season 1, episode 6, “My Love” contains significant spoilers. We recapped every episode — check out the archive....
Selena: The Series season 1, episode 5 recap – what happened in “Dulce Amor”?
This recap of Netflix’s Selena: The Series season 1, episode 5, “Dulce Amor” contains significant spoilers. We recapped every episode — check out the archive....