Warning: show depicts drug use in some episodes Number of episodes: 10 1980, the year the underdogs of the NBA won it all. From Jerry Buss buying the team to the final game in Philly, this limited series shows just how they pulled it off. Full of behind-the-scenes drama (some dramatized) you learn just what … Continue reading Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
Category: HBO Max
Not So Pretty
Number of episodes: 4 Wonder what's in your personal products that can be harmful? This series is for you! Looking at the makeup, nail, skincare, and hair industries, you see as some companies have operated knowing that their products can be harmful. Narrated by Keke Palmer, you're shown how to look at your personal products … Continue reading Not So Pretty
Tony Hawk: Until The Wheels Fall Off
If you had an N64 you had games in which you could emulate the amazing Tony Hawk. But how did he get started? This documentary has Tony sharing how he got his start with the Bones Brigade, what it took for him to be as successful as he was and how he’s still skating. Very … Continue reading Tony Hawk: Until The Wheels Fall Off
Death On The Nile
I’ve been waiting for this since summer 2020 when it was originally supposed to come out. As a lover of Agatha Christie, I think they did a good job. In a remake of the 1978 movie of the same title, famed detective Hercule Poirot (instant props if you can pronounce his name correctly) is tasked … Continue reading Death On The Nile
Phoenix Rising
Warning: this documentary discusses rape, domestic, and emotional abuse From the 2007 to 2011 Evan Rachel Wood and Marilyn Manson were in a relationship (they were 18 and 37 when their relationship started by the way.) She since then has shared that she suffered from emotional and physical abuse. It took Wood years to name … Continue reading Phoenix Rising
The Batman
First and foremost I have an allegiance to Chris Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy and the original Adam West Batman. That being said, this was really good. RPatts didn’t a surprisingly good job at playing the cape crusader and Zoe Kravitz was a refreshing take on Catwoman. Seeing the previous movies helps knowing what’s going on … Continue reading The Batman
West Side Story
I loved the original and was against this remake from the beginning. I couldn't believe that Steve Spielberg would defile the amazing work of terribly accented Natalie Wood and Rita Moreno performances that I grew up with. However, since this got so many great reviews and nominations, I gave it a whirl. I will admit … Continue reading West Side Story
Euphoria Season 2
Warning: show depicts emotional and drug abuse Number of episodes: 8 There's a reason why this show is getting buzz and winning awards. It's a look inside a group of friends/acquaintances that are all broken. Picking up from last season, Zendaya is getting over being heartbroken, Cassie is just trying to be loved, and Lexi … Continue reading Euphoria Season 2
Nightmare Alley
Nominated for Best Picture, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, and Best Production Design. Not a huge fan of Guillermo del Toro but it's Oscar season so here we go. A remake of the 1947 movie of the same title, a carnival worker tries to con his way to fame and fortune. Bradley Cooper plays the … Continue reading Nightmare Alley
Fallout
Warning: this movie depicts a school shooting, depression, and drug use In her first directorial debut, Grace from Secret Life of the American Teenager (Megan Park) shows how two teens could cope after a school shooting. Jenna Ortega, Maddie Ziegler (yes the Dance Moms/Sia Maddie), and one of the Randalls from This Is Us (Niles … Continue reading Fallout