Warning: this movie portrays sexual harassment and assault investigations The year is 2016, Donald Trump just became president, Bill O’Reilly is fired from Fox and the woman’s movement erupted. Enter Meghan Twohey and Jodi Kantor, investigative journalists at the New York Times, who are tasked with looking into inappropriate behavior in the workplace. Kantor gets … Continue reading She Said
Trigger warning: movie discusses suicide If you thought Beethoven had a tough time, try being Cate Blanchett. Lydia Tár is a famous maestra for the Berlin Symphony. From the trailer I thought this was going to be a physiological thriller but I was wrong. It’s a very slow and detailed account of the day to … Continue reading Tár
Trigger warning: documentary contains discussions of self harm, depression, anxiety and mental illness Selena Gomez is just like everyone else; a complex person. From stardom so young to growing up in the limelight it took a toll on who she was. Following her from 2016 through 2020, see what was going on behind closed doors … Continue reading Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me
Loosely based on true events, two WW1 veterans (Christian Bale and John David Washington) and Margot Robbie take it upon themselves to solve the murder of a beloved army general. The better Batman (Bale) is a disheveled doctor that helps veterans back from battle with experimental medication and little Denzel (Washington) is an attorney. All … Continue reading Amsterdam
I know what you’re thinking, ANOTHER Mark Wahlberg biopic. Who else can he play?! Well this time it’s a foul mouthed, alcoholic, aspiring actor who wants to become a priest. Based on a true story, Stu Long realized through a near death experience that God has given him a second chance. With disapproval from his … Continue reading Father Stu
Trigger warning: movie contains scenes of rape and a school shooting Mila Kunis and a movie based on a book, that's all I thought going into this one. Well, buckle up because it's a much more serious and gut-wrenching movie than expected. Ani Fanelli is just trying to upgrade her career and marry her dream … Continue reading Luckiest Girl Alive
Trigger warning: scenes containing sexual content/sexual harassment/rape Nope. It’s a nope. I started this cause I’d heard the hype and like Ana de Armas but nope. The movie was said to show the darker parts Marilyn’s life in order to put into perspective her suicide. It’s awful. It’s slow and weird and confusing. De Armas … Continue reading Blonde
Warning: movie contains gruesome violence and depicts sexual assault All women, African, Braveheart. That is what this movie encapsulates. Based on true events, the African kingdom, the Dahomey, in the 1800s must protect its people from the slave trade. The only line of defense? All female warriors led by Viola Davis. Imagine if the kings … Continue reading The Woman King
Number of episodes: 10 Here we go, the new romcom lawyer show on Netflix. So I gave it a try and ended up watching the entire series in a weekend. Based on the book by Helen Wan, it follows Ingrid Yun in her quest to make partner at her law firm while not falling for … Continue reading Partner Track
Number of episodes: 8 Trigger warning: talk of torture and scenes depicting substance abuse Loosely based on the real life of comedian Mo Amer, Mo Najjar is a Palestinian refugee that is trying to get his and his family’s citizenship. In this short series you see behind the curtain of the immigration system and how … Continue reading Mo
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