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Short YuleTube Reviews: CHRISTMAS WITH YOU (2022), THE HOLIDAY FIX UP (2021), CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM (2021), A ROYAL CORGI CHRISTMAS (2022)

CHRISTMAS WITH YOU (2022) THE HOLIDAY FIX UP (2021) CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM (2O21) A ROYAL CORGI CHRISTMAS (2022) CHRISTMAS WITH YOU (2022) Christmas with You is a gentle, heartwarming movie for you to add to your YuleTubing list. It hews closely to the tried, true and comforting Christmas rom-com formula—which is not without its … Continue reading Short YuleTube Reviews: CHRISTMAS WITH YOU (2022), THE HOLIDAY FIX UP (2021), CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM (2021), A ROYAL CORGI CHRISTMAS (2022)

Publicity image A PRIVATE AFFAIR in white uneven letters. Arturo, Andrés, and Pablo standing in back with street lights shining on them. Marina in a red beret, holding a magnifying glass looking directly at viewer. Héctor standing lightly behind her in a bowler hat with one finger extended looking at viewer as well.
Rachel Amazon Prime, Binge Watch, Comedy, Comfortable, Meh

UN ASUNTO PRIVADO (A PRIVATE AFFAIR) 2022: Fell Short of My Expectations

A Spanish period series with a richly saturated palette that is all about a woman who, with the help of her loyal butler, and much to the chagrin of an all-male police force, outstrips the professionals in hunting down a serial killer? On paper, it sounds like Un asunto privado (A Private Affair) would be … Continue reading UN ASUNTO PRIVADO (A PRIVATE AFFAIR) 2022: Fell Short of My Expectations

Title image. Pink background. Heart, the left hand side has music notes floating away (or floating toward it to form the heart). In front of the heart Maca and Leo stand in profile facing each other unsmiling. At the bottom in white semi-cursive font it says Fuimos Canciones.
Rachel Meh, Movie, Netflix, Rom-Com, Spanish

FUIMOS CANCIONES (SOUNDS LIKE LOVE) (2021) is Like a Dessert That Looks Amazing But Tastes Okayish

It's all too easy to be lured in by the attractive leads, catchy songs, eye-catching set designs, and enticing message of self-empowerment of Sounds Like Love (Fuimos Canciones). The thing is, though, the movie just doesn't have enough engaging plot, well-written dialogue, or interesting characters to stand up to the scrutiny of being watched for … Continue reading FUIMOS CANCIONES (SOUNDS LIKE LOVE) (2021) is Like a Dessert That Looks Amazing But Tastes Okayish

Title for VALERIA. Valeria is written in light purple cursive. The background is a darker purple. There is a manual typewriter with a piece of pizza sticking out, a desk lamp, a cup with pencils, a car running into some scrabble tiles, and behind that a plastic mini-blind.
Rachel Binge Watch, Comedy, Comfortable, Drama, Netflix, Rom-Com, Series, Spanish

Review: VALERIA is Worth Watching for the Plot and the GBFs

Let us raise our voices and praise the Casting Directors who have brought before our eyes these many and varied Genetically Blessed Faces!!  Okay, okay, maybe that's not a fair place to start a review about Valeria, which explores the deep and intimate love characteristic of women's friendships. The series, which is written, directed, and … Continue reading Review: VALERIA is Worth Watching for the Plot and the GBFs

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Meh. You Could Do Worse Than Watching “Off the Menu” But You Could Also Do Better

One of my most enduring memories of Santino Fontana as Greg on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is his funny and sad song "Settle For Me." In it he croons, "I know I'm only second place in this game, but, like two percent milk or seitan beef, I almost taste the same." And, even though in reality I … Continue reading Meh. You Could Do Worse Than Watching “Off the Menu” But You Could Also Do Better