In 2014, HBO recruited the Daily Show veteran and correspondent John Oliver and gave him free rein over a weekly satire and fake news program. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver has grown into one of the wittiest, sharpest voices on television that cover various issues. The host focuses on not only what’s making news […]
The Golden State Killer was known by many names and plagued California and surrounding counties. He was responsible for at least 50 rapes and 13 murders and hundreds of counts of robbery, stalking, vandalism and assault. The investigation that spanned decades and went through several phases of heating up and cooling down finally culminated in […]
Miss Americana follows American singer-songwriter and international pop star, Taylor Swift, through many years of her professional career. With interviews, backstage recordings, and rehearsal footage, the documentary deep dives into Swift’s actions in recent years. We see a self-critical portrait of Swift, but as the documentary was directed and released according to her instructions, it […]
The Kissing Booth is an American rom-com based on the novel of the same name by Beth Reekles. The film has the typical trope of a forbidden romance between a younger girl and an older boy, which is complicated because it is her best friend’s brother. The film highlights some troubling themes, and moments of […]
HULU has recently turned to international film festivals to expand its library of content. These gatherings are places were mainstream studios debut their latest titles, but there are many quirky, low-budget stories being told on the side-screens. HULU recently paid a record sum for the exclusive rights of Palm Springs, and now they’ve added Thirsty […]
Indian Matchmaking is a delusional show that reinforces the very stereotypes and cultural practices it set out to shame. Sima Taparia from Mumbai symbolizes all the nosy relatives and Indian Aunties that make it their business to find suitable partners for children in their family, often without their knowledge. The show highlights the deep-rooted evils […]
The Luminaries is based on the Eleanor Catton page-turner of the same name that has won the Booker Prize. The six-part mini-series is filled with great acting and colorful visuals of 19th Century New Zealand. Featuring greed, political ambition, opium addiction, and a murder-mystery, The Luminaries has tried to stuff too much into the show, […]
Nick Broomfield’s documentary, Marianne and Leonard: Words Of Love, explores the famous love story between singer and writer Leonard Cohen and his love interest Marianne Ihlen. She was the inspiration behind many of his hit songs like “Bird On The Wire,” “Hey, That’s No Way to Say Goodbye” and “So Long, Marianne.” With beautiful beaches […]
Mississippi Damned is a drama that takes place over two time periods – 1986 & 1998 and tells the story of Black Poverty and Abuse in American slums. It is sturdy and pulls no punches, providing a raw depiction of a vicious cycle of abuse, addiction, and violence brought upon by poverty. A generation’s struggle […]
If you haven’t heard the name Into The Dark, it’s probably because the series has flown under the radar for a long time. The market for horror shows and movies isn’t particularly hot right now, and a monthly anthology series isn’t able to generate the buzz required. The fact that some episodes of Into The […]
Steven Universe is Cartoon Network’s first animated series to be created solely by a woman. Rebecca Sugar, who acts as creator and writer, does a fabulous job while telling a coming-of-age story of a boy with superpowers. With unique characters and bright visuals, Steven Universe generated a cult following. It is an underrated show that […]
The Weekend is a romantic comedy laced with tart humor produced on a limited budget. While it’s theatrical release generated a small reach, HULU is the best platform for this film to make a mark. A film that relies on its characters, The Weekend, has a warm feel, but it lacks humor. Stella Meghie returns […]