Content Warning for the Series: Self-harm, references to sexual assault and abuse, disordered eating. The first thing I need to say is that Ginny and Georgia is not the second coming of the Gilmore Girls. Nor should it be. Yes, it is a show about a mother and daughter with only a fifteen-year age gap … Continue reading Review: “Ginny and Georgia” Doesn’t Need to be the Second Coming of the “Gilmore Girls”
Review: My Feelings About “Firefly Lane” Are Not As Glowing As I Hoped
Content Warning: The series (but not this review) contains graphic representations of sexual assault. The constant switching between time frames was often difficult for my brain to process and may be a problem for other people as well. I've never been inside a glitching time machine, but I'm guessing it would feel a bit like … Continue reading Review: My Feelings About “Firefly Lane” Are Not As Glowing As I Hoped
“Unorthodox” Why You Should Watch It
Unorthodox just kind of showed up on Netflix (as things have a habit of doing, I suppose) and, within minutes of starting it, I was entirely engrossed in the story. Read on and decide if you should watch it too. (You probably should.) Over the course of four hour-long episodes, Unorthodox tells the story of … Continue reading “Unorthodox” Why You Should Watch It
“The Wedding Plan” Is An Unexpected Joy
Honestly, I feel like I say this a lot, but I didn't really expect to have such strong feelings about this movie. But I've watched the Israeli movie The Wedding Plan twice now and it just captivates and delights me. Honestly, usual reason for rewatching movies is because I forgot everything that happened, but that's … Continue reading “The Wedding Plan” Is An Unexpected Joy
Harlots is Quite the Ride
Well, this was quite the ride, if you'll pardon the double entendre, and you probably should if you plan to watch Harlots because it is chockablock with campy asides and indecent rejoinders. The show, which was created, written, and directed by women (and you can feel that in every fiber of its being), weaves together … Continue reading Harlots is Quite the Ride
