Warning: movie depicts and discusses racially-charged murder Emmett Till was 14 when he was kidnapped, beaten, shot, and thrown in a river. This movie isn’t about the horrific murder, but his mother’s actions immediately following. Emmett’s mom could have quietly grieved but she chose to fight for the prosecution of his killers and to show … Continue reading Till
Based on the incredibly inspiring true story, two sisters who swim competitively leave flee their war-torn country in order to train for the Olympics. Sara and Yusra Mardini’s journey as refugees is haunting and courageous. They swam alongside their boat from Syria to Greece. I haven't watched a movie that moved me in a while … Continue reading The Swimmers
Don’t you hate when someone doesn’t want to be your friend anymore. On the remote island off the shores of Ireland in the 1920s, two best friends are at odds but only one knows why. Collin Farrell plays the dumped friend and it’s entertaining to watch him try and win his friend (Mad-Eye Moody from … Continue reading Banshees of Inisherin
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 happening behind closed doors when she … Continue reading Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me
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
I did it. I watched it. And still don’t know what’s happening. Betty Cooper from Riverdale (Lili Reinhart) splits her world in two directions. One is where she has a baby with her college friend and another is where she goes to LA to follow her professional dreams. I understand the sentiment of the movie … Continue reading Look Both Ways
Trigger Warning: show discusses situations of sexual abuse, eating disorders, and pedophilia. Number of episodes: 3 Before Instagram, Victoria’s Secret was the way to see unattainable beauty standards. We all know the brand, we can envision the storefront at the local mall, and we all have heard of or seen the fashion show. However, you … Continue reading Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons
Laugh at me or skip this review altogether, but that won’t change the fact that Jennifer Lopez is an icon. Revolving mainly around her record-breaking 2019 (Hustlers, a sold-out tour, and performing at the Super Bowl) you see behind the scenes how she does it all. We see her from the beginning of her career … Continue reading Halftime
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
Warning: this documentary discusses rape, domestic, and emotional abuse From 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 Manson … Continue reading Phoenix Rising
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
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