Reviewing Netflix’s ‘The Queen’s Gambit’

Queen’s Gambit is a brilliant, albeit fictionalized story of a young woman’s journey to realizing her dream of becoming the best at chess.

Reviewing Showtime’s’ The Comey Rule’

I watched both parts of The Comey Rule last night and, when it was over, was both exhausted and elated. The former reminded me of those days just before the election.

Bored At Home During Pandemic—Check Out These Netflix Shows

During the last few days, and in an effort to briefly escape the political madness, I have been surfing through Netflix.

Why ‘Young Wallander’ Isn’t Nearly the Swedish Noir You Wanted It To Be

I began to suspect that the concept of “Wallander” was only there to market the popular name into a brand new money-making series. 

Reviewing the Very First Episode of HBO’s ‘Lovecraft Country’

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I tuned in to HBO’s Lovecraft Country.  Well, it didn’t take long to get excited by what I was seeing.

Tom Hanks Goes To Sea in ‘Greyhound’ A WWII Nail Biter

Based on a 1955 novel, the film, Greyhound, follows a Navy captain who must shepherd men and ships across the perilous Atlantic Ocean to join the war.

Watch ‘Relic” the Most Horrifying Horror Movie Of 2020

There’s horror in old age—the sort no one wants to think about, or look at. It’s in that uncomfortable truth that Relic locates its greatest terror.

Movie Review: Spike Lee’s Extraordinary ‘Da 5 Bloods’

Make Lee great again. These are words you might have muttered to yourself when the ultra-fluid mind behind Do the Right Thing.

4 Horror Movies With the Best Social Commentary

Movies have always been a tool for people to showcase important social commentary. Though they may not be able to sway large swaths of people’s thoughts.

The Vast Of Night—A Twilight Zone Type Thrill Ride Is Spellbinding

Looking for something different? Tired of the same old science fiction?  If so check out “The Vast of Night,”  a unique little sci-fi gem.

Reviewing ‘The Good Liar’ Without Revealing Spoilers

It’s really hard to review The Good Liar without saying something, anything, that might spoil it but I’ll try. The film was set in London in 2009.

Netflix’s ‘Bordertown’ A Fun Scandinavian Drama Starring Cops and Killers

If you don’t mind subtitles, and I don’t, you can escape the humdrum of staying at home doing the COVID-19 environment, by taking a peek at Bordertown.

Here Are the Original Shows Netflix Axed So Far In 2020

The vast majority of the newly canceled shows I had never heard of, and probably wouldn’t have watched anyway.  Here’s the list:

75 Hidden Gem Series on Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video is one of the most overwhelming streaming services out there: it’s overflowing with viewing options for Prime members.