Sony Classics Writer/directors -- DK Welchman and Hugh Welchman -- “The Peasants” brings a new meaning to movies as an art form. Live action meets animation with a big bang in this magnificently filmed Polish drama . It is a story as old as time. An heiress must marry a financially advantageous olde
Is “Los Farad” based on a true story ? The short answer is “no.” The Farads, the wealthy family at the fore of the series, are fictional characters living amid real events. Co-created by Alejandro Aménabar and Alejandro Hernández, the latter explained how his life inspired what the series is about,
Netflix Netflix is back with another true crime documentary , “Lover, Stalker, Killer.” If you regularly watch “Dateline,” you will probably feel familiar with this case. It is tough to beat Keith Morrison’s silky narration and comprehensive coverage in Season 26, Episode 1. Nevertheless, “Lover, S
Prime Video In cinematic terms, “Los Farad” is “The Wolf of Wall Street” meets “Lord of War.” The Amazon Prime series is a fast-paced, first-person tale of intrigue, gloss, glitz, utter mayhem, and a little madness. “ Money Heist ” star Miguel Herrán plays Oskar, an ambitious aerobics instructor liv
Netflix I did it, and now I have regrets. Watching Netflix’s latest foreign hit, “Detective Forst,” had many strong moments, only to be unraveled. The Polish dramatic thriller focuses on its title character, Wiktor Forst (Borys Szyc), as he relentlessly pursues a vicious serial killer in his small t
AMC Theatres, Taylor Swift Productions Lights, camera, Swift-- Taylor Swift. What is better than seeing the music superstar in concert? Seeing Taylor Swift dominate the stage in a concert movie. In “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour,” Swift gives movie-goers a front-row seat to the tour of the year and po
Netflix Netflix knew what I needed this fall – a sudsy drama! This one has arrived in the form of Mexico’s “Pact of Silence” (“Pacto de Silencio”). In the premiere, viewers get everything: secrets, lies, mysteries, and vendettas. It all begins with four best friends running in a rainstorm while carr
Netflix Powerful and provocative turnabout is undoubtedly “Fair Play” in writer/director Chloe Domont’s searing psychological thriller on Netflix. A promotion marks the turning point for a young couple living, loving, and working together in the ruthless world of a hedge fund. When “Fair Play” begin
Netflix “Who is Erin Carter?” asks Netflix in this new limited series set in Barcelona, Spain. Viewers considering streaming the 8-episode dramatic thriller are probably wondering, “Is it worth watching to find out?” and they would be wise to inquire. After all, “The Blacklist” finished without dire
