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Wanda Sykes: Not Normal Review: Talking Big On Politics, Race and Social Differences

May 21 2019, by Daniel Hart

You know instantly in Netflix stand-up Wanda Sykes: Not Normal that the American actress and comedian is preaching to a particular demographic in America that...

‘What/If’ Season 1 Review: Netflix Series Sees Renée Zellweger Dazzle In Dark Neo-Noir Thriller

May 20 2019, by Daniel Hart

What/If Season 1 has all the foundations of a unique neo-noir thriller, but the key ingredient in the steamy story was a formidable character pulling...

Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate Review: Laugh? I Almost Started…

May 17 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

I used to work behind the bar of my local pub. One of the regulars used to come and sit at the bar for hours...

‘ReMastered: The Lion’s Share’ Review – The Fascinating Tale Of A Single Song That Tells A Much Bigger Story

May 17 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

You know that song, don’t you? It’s got that really recognizable bass line provided by acapella vocals, that famous verse, ‘in the jungle, the mighty...

1994 Review: Netflix’s Miniseries Details Luis Donaldo Colosio’s Rise and Fall

May 17 2019, by Daniel Hart

Mexican Netflix miniseries 1994 leaves you with the same pensive feeling as Bobby Kennedy for President, except this time, the spotlight is on Mexico and Luis Donaldo...

It’s Bruno Review: An Aggravatingly Unfunny Ode To Man’s Best Friend

May 17 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

Rarely do I wish I liked something more than I really, really wish I liked It’s Bruno, in part because I’m pretty sure I can see...

Good Sam Review: A Relaxed, Feel-Good Story That Won’t Stick Around In Your Memory For Long

May 17 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

Netflix’s new addition to it’s feel-good repertoire comes in the form of light-hearted movie Good Sam. Good Sam is a buoyantly pleasant movie that casually...

Well-Intended Love Season 1 Review: A Soppy Yet Satisfying Romantic Series

May 17 2019, by Daniel Hart

The initial premise of Netflix Chinese series Well-Intended Love Season 1 is outrageous if you observe it for what it is. The title given on...

Dying To Tell Review: Netflix Documentary Highlights The Most Noble Journalism

May 17 2019, by Daniel Hart

While watching Hernán Zin’s Netflix documentary Dying to Tell (Morir para contar) it suddenly dawned on me that the footage we see of explosions, heavy ammo and...

Maria Review: Is Christine Reyes The Next Big Action Star?

May 17 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

Pedring Lopez’s actioner Maria, which arrived on Netflix today directly from the Philippines, understands the single most fundamental rule of balls-to-the-wall genre filmmaking: Clarity. Say what...

Revisions Review: Mechas and Monsters

May 14 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

Revisions feel like fairly standard fare that somehow manages to be inventive but incredibly familiar at the same time. It has some interesting ideas but some...

Sheherazade Review: A Grim But Stunning Social Realist Drama

May 10 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

Sheherazade is now streaming on Netflix and if you are looking for a love story wrapped up in a bracing look at the lives of...

Dry Martina Review: An Aimless And Superficial Character Study

May 10 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

There’s something to be said for a character study that reflects its protagonist quite as much as Che Sandoval’s Dry Martina. The only problem is that the...

In Family I Trust Review: Spanish Netflix Film Meanders Through Feel-Good Family Story

May 10 2019, by Daniel Hart

The one major issue with In Family I Trust (Gente que viene y bah) is that it stays at the same pace and level throughout the running...

Wine Country Review: Things We Say Now

May 10 2019, by M.N. Miller

Things have been moving slowly in the right direction in Hollywood when it comes to affording more opportunities from a diversity standpoint to different voices...

Jailbirds Review: Netflix Explores Life Inside Sacramento County Jail

May 10 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

Netflix’s new six-part documentary series Jailbirds is a fine piece of work, and a useful real-life counterpart to one of the streaming platform’s flagship shows. But obvious...

Easy Review: Toy Dealing

May 10 2019, by Daniel Hart

This review of Easy Season 3, Episode 7, “Number One Seller” contains spoilers. The third season of Easy is going to be the final to...

The Society Recap: Teenage Freedom

May 10 2019, by Daniel Hart

This recap of The Society Episode 1, “What Happened”, contains spoilers. You can read the review of Season 1 by clicking these words. The Society...