Grade: 3/5 Genre: Docu-movie Ages: 16+ Based on one of the most infamous college scandals in US history that was unearthed by the Feds in March 2019, this docu-movie details …
QUEEN’S GAMBIT (Series)
Grade: 4.5/5 Genre: Drama Seasons: 1 Ages: 14+ One of the best shows of the year! Chess is the star in this intense drama about an uber talented girl who …
THE UNDOING (Series)
Grade: 3.5/5 Genre: Mystery/Suspense Seasons: 1 Ages: 18+ Seeing a huge banner of “The Undoing” with Hugh Grant and Nicole Kidman splashed across a New York City bus peaked my …
RUN (Movie)
Grade: 4.5/5 Genre: Horror/Suspense Ages: 13+ An impressive suspense thriller directed by Anees Chaganty (“Searching”), starring the talented Sarah Paulson playing mother Diana Sherman and a compelling performance by Kiera …
UNCLE FRANK (Movie)
Grade: 3.5/5 Genre: Drama Ages: 18+ Synopsis: Another entrant in the genre of “white America” in which a family member goes rogue, ostracized for their beliefs and the eventual reconciliation. …
MANDALORIAN (Series)
Grade: 4/5 Genre: Sci-Fi Seasons: 2 Ages: Family A successful entry into the Star Wars Hall of Fame – a big accomplishment considering some of the failures of the prequel …
HILLBILLY ELEGY (Movie)
Grade: 3.5/5 Genre: Drama Ages: 18+ Even though this film didn’t receive the accolades and reception Ron Howard (the director) had hoped for – I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. Based …
THE CROWN (Series)
Grade: 5/5 Genre: British Royal Drama Seasons: 4 Ages: Family What a fabulous season 4 of the Crown. Acting, storyline and crisp direction allows the audience to remain transfixed to …
ENOLA HOLMES (Movie)
Grade: 2.5/5 Genre: Suspense Ages: Family Another one of those movies that looked promising from the previews but fell flat after watching it. Enola Holmes, niece of the great Sherlock …
YUNUS EMRE (Series)
Grade: 3.5/5 Genre: Sufi Seasons: 2 Ages: Family “Ertugrul” lite is how I would classify this sufi drama. A soul searching Turkish series about the life and transformation of Yunus …
BREATHE: INTO THE SHADOWS (Series)
Grade: 4/5 Genre: Horror/Suspense Seasons: 1 Ages: 14+ An intense crime suspense drama featuring Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan. The series turned out to be an unexpected diamond in the rough. …
MADE IN HEAVEN (Series)
Grade: 3/5 Genre: Drama Seasons: 1 Ages: 16+ Drama involving high society families in India caught up in their own universe of the rich and famous, dealing with dark and …
THE LIE (Movie)
Grade: 1/5 Genre: Suspense Ages: 18+ A poorly made movie with a promising premise that stumbles on itself trying to create a bevy of twists and turns that leaves everyone, …
DOWNHILL (Movie)
Grade: 2.5/5 Genre: Comedy Ages: 18+ A “comedy” that starts off favorably before petering into a convoluted plot line with no purpose. Despite boasting a strong cast (Will Ferrell and …
THE COMEY RULE (Series)
Grade: 4/5 Genre: Political Drama Seasons: 1 Ages: 12+ Timely political drama about the events surrounding FBI Director James Comey and his now infamous memo on Hillary Clinton’s emails – …
YOUR HONOR (Series)
Grade: 3/5 Genre: Drama Seasons: 1 Ages: 16+ Another enticing crime/court drama. Series in this genre are popping up like whack a moles. Adam Desiat, teenage son of Judge Michael …
DEFENDING JACOB (Series)
Grade: 3.5/5 Genre: Drama Seasons: 1 Ages: 16+ An intense crime/court whodunnit drama revolving around a murder of a school boy in the town of Newton, Massachusetts where the accused …
TEHRAN (Series)
Grade: 3.5/5 Genre: Spy Drama Seasons: 1 Ages: 14+ Another solid entry into the spy thriller category. Set in Tehran, an Israeli female agent, Tamar Rabinyan, is working undercover to …
TED LASSO (Series)
Grade: 3.5/5 Genre: British/American Comedy Seasons: 1 Ages: 14+ A surprisingly good “dead pan” comedy series featuring Jason Sudeikis playing the role of an American college football coach recruited to …
MULAN (Movie)
Grade: 2/5 Genre: Disney Ages: Family Disappointing adaptation of the animation Disney classic Mulan. No “umph” in this version of the movie and many of the characters, including the lovable …
HAMILTON (Broadway)
Grade: 5/5 Genre: Family/Theater Ages: 12+ Synopsis: Any superlatives used to describe Hamilton are not enough – exceeding all expectations – a rarity these days. One would have thought nothing …
DARK (Series)
Grade: 3.5/5 Genre: German Sci Fi Seasons: 3 Ages: 18+ Synopsis: A mind bending German drama with a super natural time travel twist. It’s Back to the Future mixed with …
EUROVISION SONG CONTEST: THE STORY OF FIRE SAGA (Movie)
Grade: 3/5 Genre: Comedy Ages: 16+ Synopsis: If you are in the mood for a goofy yet interesting movie to pass your time, Fire Saga fits the bill. A comedic …
MEDICI: MASTERS OF FLORENCE (Series)
Grade: 3.5/5 Genre: Drama/Italian Renaissance Seasons: 3 Ages: 18+ Synopsis: Political drama involving the papacy and the Medici family who controlled the Bank for the Pope. Set in the ancient …
BELGRAVIA (Series)
Grade: 3/5 Genre: Bristish Romance/Period Drama Seasons: 1 (Prime and Epix) Ages: 16+ Synopsis: A Downton Abbey wannabe but nothing compares to the original. Series begins with a bang – …
SUNDERLAND ‘TIL I DIE (DocuSeries)
Grade: 3/5 Genre: Sports Seasons: 2 Ages: Family Synopsis: Another sports docuseries – this time showcasing the perennial under achievers English football team “Sunderland” – a team with a rabid …
LAST DANCE (DocuSeries)
Grade: 4.5/5 Genre: Sports Seasons: 1 Ages: Family Synopsis: Another quarantine antidote! Perfect timing for this series chronicling the basketball career of the GoaT (Greatest of All Time) NBA legend …
TYRANT (Series)
Grade: 4/5 Genre: Drama/Middle East Seasons: 3 (Hulu/FX) Ages: 16+ Synopsis: Slightly older show (2014) but right up there in terms of quality and storyline. A contemporary series which follows …
SELECTION DAY (Series)
Grade: 3/5 Genre: Drama Seasons: 1 Ages: 14+ Synopsis: Indian drama that centers around a father’s unhealthy obsession with his two boys (Radha and Manju) becoming cricket batting superstars. Mohan …
JEFFREY EPSTEIN: FILTHY RICH (DocuSeries)
Grade: 3/5 Genre: Drama Seasons: 1 Ages: 18+ Synopsis: A four part docu-series taking you into the sick and demented mind of Jeffrey Epstein and his insidious plan that preyed …
LOVE BIRDS (Movie)
Grade: 2.5/5 Genre: Comedy/Action Ages: 18+ Synopsis: A fun two hour Netflix movie starring the talented Kumail Nanjiani (Silicone Valley) and Issa Rae. The comedy wasn’t as good as it …
PAATAL LOK (Series)
Grade: 3/5 Genre: Indian Drama Seasons: 1 Ages: 18+ Synopsis: Indian drama about cops, underground mafia and the press. Story revolves around a low level but determined cop, Hathi Ram …
ANNE WITH AN “E” (Series)
Grade: 5/5 Genre: Canadian Drama Seasons: 3 Ages: Family Synopsis: Our family quarantine antidote! A beautiful period series set in the picturesque town of “Green Gables” in Prince Edward Island, …
LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE (Series)
Grade: 5/5 Genre: Drama Seasons: 1 Ages: 18+ A winner from start to finish! Based on the 2017 best seller “Little Fires Everywhere” by Celeste Ng, this captivating drama is …
DEAD TO ME (Series)
Grade: 4/5 Genre: Comedy/Drama Seasons: 2 Ages: 18+ Synopsis: A very under-rated series released in 2019 featuring two top rated actresses – Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini. Main premise of …
AFTER LIFE (Series)
Grade: 3/5 Genre: British Dark Comedy Seasons: 2 Ages: 16+ Synopsis: A low key, dead pan British comedy/drama produced, directed and starring Ricky Gervais as a recent widower (Tony) who …
BARRY (Series)
Grade: 3.5/5 Genre: Dark Comedy Seasons: 2 Synopsis: Henry Winkler (the “Fonz”) and Bill Hader (SnL) star in a compelling darkish comedy about a hired hitman, Barry (former marine, played …
BECOMING (Documovie)
Grade: 3/5 Genre: Documovie Ages: Family Synopsis: I was a little under-whelmed by this attempt to look at Michelle Obama from the point of view of her book, Becoming. It …
BILLIONS (Series)
Grade: 4/5 Genre: Drama/Money Seasons: 5 Ages: 18+ Synopsis: Bobby “Axe” Axelrod has become quite the fictional folk hero in the world of New York money. Brilliantly played by Damien …
BLACK MIRROR (Series)
Grade: 4/5 Genre: Sci-Fi Thriller/Suspense Seasons: 5 Ages: 18+ Synopsis: A new take on Twilight Zone. A prophetic horror type series portraying the terror that can ensue when the gluttony …