Documentary Review: QUEENS is a Spectacular Series

Documentary Review: QUEENS is a Spectacular Series

QUEENS is a National Geographic wildlife series that recently debuted on Disney+.  Shot and edited by a women-led production team, QUEENS whisks viewers into the world of animal matriarchs showing the challenges and surprising victories of animals fighting to survive.  The first episode ‘African Queens’ sets the tone of the series and follows a pack…

Movie Review: ‘Quiz Lady’ Pairs Awkafina and Sandra Oh Together as Chaotic Sisters

Movie Review: ‘Quiz Lady’ Pairs Awkafina and Sandra Oh Together as Chaotic Sisters

There’s something about two sisters who are different as night and day, going on an adventure. Throw in a funny road trip and Will Ferrell in a bowtie, and then you have “Quiz Lady”, Hulu’s new original movie starring Awkwafina and Sandra Oh.    The screener was provided by 20th Century Studios, however all opinions…

The Hilarious ‘Theater Camp’ Mockumentary Aims for the Moon

The Hilarious ‘Theater Camp’ Mockumentary Aims for the Moon

What happens when a mockumentary is filmed about a summer theater camp on the verge of closing down? Pure chaos. When the matriarch of the AdirondACTS camp Joan Rubinsky (Amy Sedaris) falls into a coma, it’s up to her son Troy (the very funny Jimmy Tatro) and the rest of the camp counselors to keep…

‘No One Will Save You’ Serves Up a Career-Defining Performance from Kaitlyn Dever

‘No One Will Save You’ Serves Up a Career-Defining Performance from Kaitlyn Dever

In the film No One Will Save You, a young woman named Brynn is introduced as the town pariah.  She lives on the edge of her small town cut off from the entire community, which relishes in shunning her.  Brynn exists by sewing dresses that she sells online, collecting miniature houses, and writing letters to…

The Film “Boston Strangler” Transports Viewers Back to a Newsroom in the 1960s

The Film “Boston Strangler” Transports Viewers Back to a Newsroom in the 1960s

“Boston Strangler” is a gripping crime drama streaming on Hulu. The film is based on true events that follow a determined reporter’s quest for answers in the face of a horrific crime spree. The movie stars two talented actresses, Carrie Coon and Keira Knightley, who deliver powerful performances as two women who investigate a case…

Movie Review: PREY Skillfully Resurrects the Predator Franchise

Movie Review: PREY Skillfully Resurrects the Predator Franchise

The Predator franchise is reborn with an exciting prequel starring Amber Midthunder. Read on for a spoiler-free review of the movie PREY, streaming on Hulu and Disney Plus! Screener provided by 20th Century Studios. All thoughts and opinions are of the author. PREY REVIEW PREY is set in the Northern Great Plains in the early…

Movie Review: Summer of Soul Shows Harlem Entertainment in the 1960’s

Movie Review: Summer of Soul Shows Harlem Entertainment in the 1960’s

Have you ever seen footage of a young Stevie Wonder playing the drums? Or how about Nina Simone crooning into a microphone? Thanks to Questlove, music fans now have a wonderful film that focuses on a long-forgotten music festival. Here is a spoiler-free review of the documentary Summer of Soul. 100 miles away from Woodstock, a…