Warning: this show depicts a gruesome crime, domestic abuse, and violence Number of episodes: 7 Based on the book by Jon Krakauer, you are taken head first into a disturbing and layered crime centered around the most prominent Mormon family in Salt Lake City. The Lafferty's seemingly has it all; a big family (all devout … Continue reading Under The Banner Of Heaven
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The Dropout
Warning: an episode depicts sexual assault Number of episodes: 8 Theranos, a Silicon Valley wonder-kin that seemed too good to be true. Well, they were right. Spearheaded by a charismatic and headstrong young woman, Elizabeth Holmes, what started as a concept by a college dropout turned into a billion-dollar company built on lies. Amanda Seyfried … Continue reading The Dropout
Redeeming Love
Trigger warning: movie depicts sexual abuse If you're like me and have read the book, this one will be extra special. Based on the historical fiction book with the same title by Francine Rivers, the book of Hosea from the bible is told through the point of view of a prostitute. The key theme is … Continue reading Redeeming Love
Dune
Sand, that's all I knew about this movie going in. A lot of sand, it's based on a book and stars Timmy Chalamet. The premise is essentially about one thing, survival. One planet (Zendaya's) is the sole provider of spice but different nations want to be the sole harvester. Amidst tragedy, Tim Tim searches for … Continue reading Dune
Nine Perfect Strangers
Episodes: 8 The best advice would be to start watching this show without knowing anything about it. It's an all-star cast going to a mysterious and luxurious spiritual retreat, complete with a crime. Do I have you intrigued? You can also see Nicole Kidman embrace her inner guru and (kinda terrible) Russian accent. Your favorite … Continue reading Nine Perfect Strangers
Maid
Warning: This show depicts domestic abuse Episodes: 10 This is a heartbreaking show but in the best way. It follows a single mom navigating the welfare system along with her alcoholic ex and not-all-there mom. You will be torn down emotionally but it's well worth it. Margaret Qualley (Once Upon A Time in Hollywood) will … Continue reading Maid
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