Ginny and Georgia laying on their stomachs with arms crossed in front of them, looking skeptically at each other. Title is above them.
Rachel Binge Watch, Comedy, Comfortable, Drama, Netflix, Series

GINNY & GEORGIA S2: Stomps Out the GILMORE GIRLS Comparisons, Gets Darker, Messier, More Interesting

CW: Self-harm, depression, disordered eating, domestic violence, gun violence. I like the way the second season of Ginny and Georgia, whether intentionally or not, crushes any remaining tired comparisons to the Gilmore Girls under it's heel like some discarded chili cheese fries from Luke's Diner. This season also dispenses with cute hideouts behind loose floorboards … Continue reading GINNY & GEORGIA S2: Stomps Out the GILMORE GIRLS Comparisons, Gets Darker, Messier, More Interesting

Miriam and Karl sitting at a low table in front a green store front eating food with chopsticks.
Rachel Amazon Prime, Bliss, Comedy, Movie, Rom-Com, Romance

SACHERTORTE (2022): A Scrumptious Surprise of a Movie

This movie is like discovering you have one more of your favorite treats left than you thought. Or, it's like trying a variation of your favorite treat and realizing it's even more delicious than you thought possible. Whatever. My similes may not be watertight, but watching Sachertorte is definitely a delight. To a large degree, … Continue reading SACHERTORTE (2022): A Scrumptious Surprise of a Movie

Rachel Amazon Prime, Distressing, Hulu, Meh, Netflix

SHORT REVIEWS: THAT’S AMOR (2022), NOT OKAY (2022), OCTOBER KISS (2015) & SOMEONE BORROWED (ESPOSA DE ALUGUEL) (2022)

Choose from the list below or scroll down to read them all: THAT'S AMOR (2022) NOT OKAY (2022) OCTOBER KISS (2015) SOMEONE BORROWED (ESPOSA DE ALUGUEL) (2022) THAT'S AMOR That's Absurda or That's Aburrida is what this movie might have more accurately been called. It's an hour and 35 minutes of slow motion montages mixed … Continue reading SHORT REVIEWS: THAT’S AMOR (2022), NOT OKAY (2022), OCTOBER KISS (2015) & SOMEONE BORROWED (ESPOSA DE ALUGUEL) (2022)

Five Garvey sisters posing with a hearse that says Just Dead in the back window. Eva, Grace, Bibi, and Ursula are posed around the car and dressed in black. Becka is wearing a red sweater and sitting on top with her arms open wide. Above are the words BAD SISTERS. Family. It's a killer.
Rachel AppleTV, Binge Watch, Bliss, Comedy, Drama, Series

BAD SISTERS (2022): An Exquisitely Good Show

CW: Some episodes have flashing lights. All episodes have gaslighting and abuse. Bad Sisters is an exquisitely good series filled with the darkest humor, dazzling writing, a pitch perfect soundtrack, excellent acting, delicious characters, and a deeply cathartic ending. That said, you should be forewarned that, because it's so well done, it may make your … Continue reading BAD SISTERS (2022): An Exquisitely Good Show

Sara and Luci standing together. Sara looks freaked out and Luci is covering her mouth with one hand and showing her glittering ring with the other. Below it says Don't Blame KARMA!!
Rachel Comedy, Comfortable, Meh, Movie, Netflix, Rom-Com, Spanish

DON’T BLAME KARMA! (¿QUE CULPA TIENE EL KARMA?) (2022): A Perfectly Fine Distraction

Look, you have to go into ¿Qué culpa tiene el karma? (Don't Blame Karma) with every ounce of your incredulity suspended. I mean, let's be honest, it's probably getting quite the workout these days, so what's the harm in giving it a little hour and twenty-five minute rest so you can enjoy this movie more? … Continue reading DON’T BLAME KARMA! (¿QUE CULPA TIENE EL KARMA?) (2022): A Perfectly Fine Distraction