Crashing: The Complete First Season
The writing is pretty good and flows nicely. With a few episodes directed by Judd Apatow (Trainwreck), there is also a feel of gawky realism that makes the audience sympathetic. It seems HBO has yet another hit on its hands. I hope Crashing can continue the momentum it built in season one.
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Big Little Lies
With a good old fashioned “whodunit” plot surrounded by narcissistic people and their spoiled children, Big Little Lies offers quality entertainment that we have come to expect from HBO. This is one show that should not be missed.
Going in Style
While meant to be a comedy, this remake makes a statement regarding our elderly and how we treat them. After working all their lives, greed sees their pensions ripped out from under them and their social security isn’t enough for them to live on.
The Circle
Even though The Circle is work fiction its themes are extremely relevant in today's society. A society in which everyone shares and documents everything they do online for the world to see.
Shooter: The Complete First Season
Unfortunately for Shooter, the drama is lack luster and doesn’t really offer up the level of suspense and tension that it should.
Gifted
Family drama usually makes for a good script and while Gifted is no exception, the cast is really what gives the movie its bite. If you like a good, heartfelt story, this is worth watching.
The Boss Baby
Baldwin is perfect as the voice of the Boss Baby. His deep vocal tones are authoritative and commanding, which make Boss Baby believable. Kudrow and Kimmel have a soothing quality to their voices that make them great choices for the parents.
Atomic Blonde
While I expected one of the plot twists in the film (making it somewhat predictable), I didn’t see a second one that blindsided me at the end of the film and made for a nice surprise. Atomic Blonde had good flow and pacing and just the right amount of action so it didn’t go over the top.
Warlock Collection
I don’t know how many times I can say this but these Vestron Video releases are casting a spell on me
Dunkirk
Hans Zimmer’s score also added an additional element to the overall feel of Dunkirk and helped build the suspense and momentum throughout. The cinematography was exceptional with shots from above of a vast waterway and close up views of the beach, inside a ship, and the French shoreline.