5 Reasons to Watch “The Good Place”
by If you have followed my articles at all, you know that I enjoy finding out about new shows. I love different types of shows that can peak my interest and, potentially, become a binge watch …
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We Watched Netflix’s New Movie “To The Bone” – Here’s Our Thoughts
Warning: Spoilers in both 13 Reasons Why and To The Bone are contained in the following article We all can sometimes (if not always) want to binge out on a Netflix show. There are those …
5 Reasons To Watch Mr. Selfridge
Have you ever been in the mood where you want to watch something that will increase your knowledge on a certain topic, while at the same time you don’t want to watch a documentary? This …
“Riviera” is the Second Best Show on TV
“Riviera” has an oozing, vicious heart full of ridicule, contempt, and…loyalty. One of the most stunning shows of 2017, this Sky production is worth watching. Only its fixation on the uberwealthy and their well-off pawns …
Riverdale – The Not-So High School Drama
Last week, I covered the new Netflix show called Anne with an E. For some of you, that might not have been up your alley. You want some more drama and maybe some murder mystery …
Why You Should Watch Netflix’s New Show “Anne With an E”
Generations have been captivated with L.M. Montgomery’s beloved heroine Anne Shirley. Her likability stems from her honesty, determination, and pluck. We are never at a loss for plucky, unconventional heroines, from little orphan Annie to …
“The Expanse” is Becoming a Cult Classic
People create polarities for whatever reason. Nacho-businesses and taco-’bout-its, Imperial and Rebel Alliance, the U.S. and Russia, the Twin Towers. However one decides to reify these mentalities, though, people get caught in the middle. This …
13 Reasons to Watch the New TV Show 13 Reasons Why
Note: Spoilers for the first season are in this article! Netflix recently released a TV show that has caused a wave of movement on social media. The new TV show, 13 Reasons Why, tracks a …
“Taboo” is Too Weird and Exploitative to be Non-racist
A Scott Free TV production, “Taboo” takes place in London immediately after the war of 1812. It is a time of gout, madness, and the gross chains of bondage that will, perhaps, forever prop up …
Love Del Toro? Then You’ll like “The Strain”
“The Strain” is not FX’s first foray into vampire fiction. But “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” and “You’re the Worst” notwithstanding, the “The Strain” is FX’s first success portraying vampires. Now into its third season, …
The Hollow Crown is…Early 21st Century Shakespeare in a Medieval Setting
A lot of people are going to pass on season 2 of the “Hollow Crown.” This will primarily be since it’s on PBS or the BBC. Rebelliousness, confusion, lack of access to education, inability to …
“The Young Pope” is Funny, Agonizing, and Beatific
Many think of Italy as the jackboot that kicked the western world. Latin. Fascism. Catholicism. Trade. Art. Doubtless, there is a certain grace and precedence that accompanies Italian identity. Perhaps that is what leads to …
Criminal Machismo and Contemporary TV
Perhaps it was “The Shield.” “Oz,” though, certainly played a role…as did the “X Files.” And who can forget “The Sopranos?” These are some of the first shows with criminal protagonists. Oh, sure, there were …
“Stranger Things” is for Idiots Who Can’t Explain Why They Love the 80’s
Confession time -you can’t watch “Stranger Things” on cable. Nope. Those looking for the 80’s era throwback will require a Netflix subscription. So why is CATV covering it? Because it makes no sense that “Stranger …
“Outlander” is for Americans
Not much changes in Scotland. It’s desolate and full of the decedents of violent, clannish sorts that speak with an unappealing brogue. It always has been that way. It is also the original place of …