“Ready or Not,” here comes full-blown horror! This viewer was not prepared for the gorefest to come before watching this seeming thriller about a game gone horribly awry for a new bride (Samara Weaving). It is the give-and-take of avoiding in-depth research. It can provide a warning at the expense
“Look for a Star” (“Yau lung hei fung”) is the heartwarming romantic comedy from director and producer Andrew Lau. The story centers on Andy Lau’s Sam. He is a billionaire, who lives in a Macau casino along with his staff. While they are there, he meets Shu Qi’s Milan, a free-spirited casino deale
In “Holiday Secrets” (“Zeit der Geheimnisse”), two sisters return to their grandmother’s house for Christmas and reunite with their estranged mom in a picturesque seaside home. For three episodes on Netflix, viewers are taken into a tale that weaves from the present into varying stages of the past
“High Seas” (“Alta Mar”) has cruised back to Netflix for Season 2, and it picks up exactly where it left off. As hinted in the final minutes of its freshman season, the Spanish-language drama still finds time to shake things up as new passengers climb aboard, and danger remains on-board.
Is there a massive twist coming to “Money Heist” (“La casa de Papel”) when it returns for Season 4 (Part 4)? I think there might be, and the ending of its previous installment set the stage for it. What if everyone is not who viewers think they are? It is a big question to consider while waiting fo
Bravo's adaptation of the sensational Wondery podcast of the same name piques interest in its first four episodes. “Dirty John,” Season 1 tells the true-life tale of what happened between a seasoned con man, his latest target, and her family. Catching John Meehan's attention via online d
Yes, another year is about over, which means it is time to reflect and give thanks for shows like “Game of Thrones.” As a person in constant pursuit of hearing, seeing, and overall experiencing the next great creative endeavor, 2019 has provided an excessive trove of riches. Albeit, not where th
As someone who enjoys romantic comedies as a genre, there is one thing it is tough to say they often present, and that is total honesty about romance. The earnestness of “Ready to Mingle” (“Solteras”) not only sets it apart. It also makes it remarkably special. To get things started, the Spanish-l
After Season 28's semi-finals elimination on “Dancing with the Stars,” I am not watching the 2019 finale. The show and I have always had a precipitous relationship. One filled with frustration over talented competitors gone too soon and past winners. Despite all of that, yours truly continued
Yes, there is a Season 3 of “Ekaterina” and Marina Alexandrova stars in it. The Russian-language series has chronicled the rise and reign of Ekaterina aka Catherine the Great for two seasons. Both of which, are currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Following the second season, it seemed that
As a huge fan of creature features, “Crawl” promised to make a quick shot to personal favor. In short, Kaya Scodelario plays Haley Keller, a star swimmer enduring some struggles in the pool. When a hurricane bears down on Florida, she is urged to locate her father and former coach.
The release of “Frozen 2” has yours truly wondering about whether the Disney franchise is setting sisters up for real-life disappointment. Why? It is no secret that “Frozen” revolves around the relationship of sisters, Elsa and Anna.
The trailer for “Medici” Season 3 is here, and it teases a super thrilling final chapter filled with family drama and cutthroat intrigue! “Medici” is heading back for its last season, which first premieres in Italy before going worldwide. The trailer will get fans excited as it reveals Lorenzo de’ M
There are two things that go together as well as Christmas and candy canes and that is Emilia Clarke and romantic comedies. Okay, Clarke has not had an opportunity to star in one so far in her career. However, there is no doubt she will conquer the genre with her performance in “Last Christmas.” T
Image by Antena 3 / Tabu Producciones “Gran Hotel” Season 3 is also the series’ final one. The addictive drama spans three seasons before it all culminates in an ending that leaves a lot to discuss. There is little in the way of open-endings, but everything that leads up to it is a conversation-sta
ATV “Black Money Love” (“Kara Para Aşk”) is a lavish romantic thriller that thrusts several disparate characters into a desperate situation. The series starts off by introducing viewers to the heroic police officer, Ömer Demir. After saving a group of trafficked children, Ömer is on a break from t
“Hache” is a new period piece crime thriller with a neo-noir twist. Set in Barcelona circa the 1960s, the Netflix original opens with the hectic scene of a woman running from an angry man. She eventually makes her way into a nightclub. What follows is a nasty scene of her getting accosted, and thi
Yours truly finally got around to checking into “Gran Hotel” on Netflix and am grateful for the binge-watching experience. It is tough to marathon watch the Spanish-language series quickly. With three seasons and 66 episodes, it requires a steady stream of viewing to watch it in its entirety.
“Flight Crew” (“The Crew,” aka “Ekipazh”) is a disaster thriller that is anything but a catastrophe. Set in modern-day Russia, the movie follows military pilot, Alexey Gushchin (Danila Kozlovsky). After taking matters into his own hands during a mission, Alexey finds himself trying to get a job as
How binge-worthy is the Australian series “Glitch” on Netflix? Well, yours truly watched the series premiere and has a rough idea of where the answer stands afterward. Season 1 makes it clear that “Glitch” features the merging of several genres, which include horror, drama, and the supernatural.
