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THE ICE ROAD – far-fetched, predictable, subpar adventure film starring Liam Neeson. Dialogue, plot and some of the actors lacking. That said, multiple events on the ice road are edge-of-your-seat thrilling. Are they worth an hour and a half of your viewing time? I dunno. But one of the peeps seemed to think so. MyContinue reading

STEVE MARTIN & MARTIN SHORT AN EVENING YOU WILL FORGET FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE – A comedy special on NetFlix from 2018. Very funny. Cheers!

WANDERLUST – One-season British character study into marriage and the sexual disillusion/dissatisfaction which often arises after years of monotony and boredom. The problem is I didn’t like any of these characters and I didn’t care about their relationship or their unorthodox choices in attempting to revitalize their marriage. The pace was also as monotonous andContinue reading

DAVID FOSTER OFF THE RECORD – Apparently I am into music documentaries lately because I have watched three in the last two weeks! This latest one about legendary music producer David Foster was no less interesting than the other two, although David is a breed unto himself. If I had to describe him in oneContinue reading

THE COOK OF CASTAMAR – Based on the book La Cocinera de Castamar written by Fernando Muñez, this NetFlix period piece is quite good. Filmed in Spanish but dubbed in English, Sandi and I both fell in love with the cook! Michelle Jenner is excellent (and beautiful) in the lead role and the character herselfContinue reading

CLIVE DAVIS THE SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES – I had no idea Clive Davis was a legendary music mogul who achieved fame and admiration during the 60s and carried it forward to present day. I learned from this excellent documentary that he has an uncanny ability to spot raw talent which enabled him to produceContinue reading

COUNT ME IN – Excellent NetFlix documentary about some of our favorite drummers from popular bands over the years. This piece covers great drummers from all eras and genres of music, and includes their mentors, auditions, lifestyle and love of keeping the beat which drives their passion. As the mother of a drummer myself, IContinue reading

BRAND NEW CHERRY FLAVOR – Based on the novel by Todd Grimson, this new NetFlix show is a bizarre, strange, non-sensical mind-bender which is disturbing and gives me a headache. If you like that sort of thing, tune in. If not, skip it. Zero toasts, zero boyfriends and zero girlfriends. Basically a zero all around.

LADY BOSS-THE JACKIE COLLINS STORY – Interesting documentary about the life of famous romance novelist Jackie Collins as told through commentary from her sister, actress Joan Collins, her children and her work associates. I never really knew much about her, nor have I read any of her novels, but I enjoyed learning about her lifeContinue reading

SHADOW AND BONE – This new NetFlix series is based on the book trilogy by Leigh Bardugo. Dana enjoyed it and suggested it to me because I like fantasy and magic. Unfortunately, I dislike science fiction, which is what this series is in my opinion. It’s only one season so far, but it was aContinue reading