Image by Acorn TV / Sundance Now “The Red Shadows” (“Les Ombres Rouges”) packed in the surprises as Clara and the Garniers dealt with the shocking aftermath of her DNA rest. Not everyone felt the same way, and Clara (Manon Azem) struggled with it more than anyone. Cue the arrival of Clara’s fiance
For those unaware, the Netflix documentary’s title is an abbreviated take on the seventh-listed song on Taylor Swift’s latest album, ‘Lover,’ entitled “Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince.” Stepping into the doc, Swift fittingly dishes heartbreak and much more. Directed by Lana Wilson, “Miss
Image by Telecinco/Netflix “Unauthorized Living” (“Vivir sin permiso”) picks up eight months after the shocking events of its previous season's finale in its Season 2 premiere. The time-jump means that a lot has changed in between the two seasons. There are a lot of pressing questions, includi
Image by TF1 and Netflix “The Bonfire of Destiny” (originally “Le Bazar de la Charité”) left viewers with a lot to contemplate following its finale. Based on the tragic fire that ripped through a charity bizarre in Paris circa 1897, the show uses fact as a backdrop for fiction. To put the period i
Image by U.S. Figure Skating As of this writing, it has been a week since it happened, and I still cannot stop thinking about it. Gracie Gold has won the U.S. Figure Skating Championships -- twice. When she came to the 2020 Toyota U.S. Figure Skating Championships, it had been three years sinc
Image by Acorn TV / Sundance Now Episode 2 of “The Red Shadows” (“Les Ombres Rouges”) is now available on Sundance Now. The compelling thriller continued its mysterious plunge into a family drama intertwined with a horrible crime. Before getting into any spoiler territory, let us do a slight overvi
Image by The CW You will not find any reviews of podcasts on Eclectic Pop. Cue a quasi-exception for “Smallville” star, Michael Rosenbaum's podcast “Inside of You.” Fans of The WB turned CW series will recall that Rosenbaum magnificently portrayed Lex Luthor in the Superman prequel. It has bee
Image by Acorn TV / Sundance NowAdd caption If you love French thrillers, then the Season 1 premiere of “The Red Shadows” (“Les Ombres Rouges”) will hook you almost instantly. Aurore Garnier Paoletti (Nadia Farès) is a police officer haunted by the abduction of her younger sister, Clara, and their
Image by Telecinco / Netflix Brace yourself, “Unauthorized Living” (“Vivir sin permiso”) is returning to Netflix for Season 2, and the premiere date is right around the corner! After what feels like an eternity, fans anxious to see the next chapter in the riveting crime drama finally have a relea
Image by TF1 and Netflix In “The Bonfire of Destiny” (“Le Bazar de la Charité”), three women’s destinies are irreversibly changed in the aftermath of a fire that rips through a charity bazaar in Paris. Streaming on Netflix, the show is based on the real-life tragedy that occurred in 1897. Using it
Image by NetflixAdd caption “Thieves of the Wood” (“The Flemish Bandits”) is a historical drama recently released on Netflix. Set in the 18th century, the series opens its Season 1 premiere without pulling any punches. Humanity is in a dark period as debauchery takes center stage. It begins with
Image by Netflix An artist, a mystery, and an unearthed archeological finding. Those are the main ingredients that comprise “The Gift.” A recently released Netflix original that already hints at a sprawling mythos in its Season 1 premiere. Atiye (Beren Saat) is a painter and part-time teacher
Image by Ego Productions The most-read content on Eclectic Pop during 2019 spoke to an intense interest in television. All five spots are taken by TV-centric posts. Interestingly, none of the shows that drew attention were on network television. Their U.S. presence is based entirely on streaming. A
Image by Manuel Fernandez-Valdes / Netflix TV reviews! A lot of them were published on Eclectic Pop in 2019. There was some more read than others, and in a highly competitive final five, the top spot saw a clear winner. Was it Netflix’s “High Seas” (“Alta Mar”), which had not one but two seasons pr
Image by Warner Bros. / Netflix It is that time of year, again! Time to look back at the most-read movie reviews published in 2019. What made the cut? The top five are filled with an eclectic group of films. Interestingly, they all share one significant factor in common. Every most-read 2019 movie
Image by Netflix / Warner Bros. Thanks to international film, movies had some stellar entries in 2019. “Polar,” “The Irishman,” and “Mirage” all earned a spot among the year's best. Where did they rank? Before digging into each of them, here is a bit of a primer. Two entries star outstanding th
