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A HAUNTING IN VENICE – Kenneth Branagh returns as super sleuth Hercule Poirot in this film based on Agatha Christie’s murder mystery “Halloween Party.” I’m not really a fan of murder mysteries, but I liked this one because of the ghost story…right up my alley. Branagh, who also directed, is always spot on. Plenty ofContinue reading

HAUNTING OF THE QUEEN MARY – I abandoned ship less than halfway through the film. Skip it! Cheers! Boyfriends/Girlfriends – 0.

LOST – An off-course airliner crashes into a remote island creating a “Lord of the Flies” dynamic among the surviving passengers. Streaming now on Hulu, this series was wildly popular when it originally aired in 2004. Kelly loves it! I’m hooked, too, and viewing it for the first time. The episodes are intense and eachContinue reading

DOPESICK – Lives and relationships disintegrate as the monstrous Sackler family nefariously unleashes super addictive OxyContin on the unsuspecting medical community and their patients. Gut wrenching. And the Sacklers’ punishment? A slap on the wrist. Despicable. Outstanding work from Michael Keaton and the cast. Cheers! Boyfriends – 1; Girlfriends – 1.

SECRETS OF PLAYBOY – The sadistic, depraved, sickening lifestyle at the Playboy Mansion is revealed in this documentary. Many female lives were left shattered in the wake of Hugh Hefner’s reign. #Despicable Cheers. Boyfriends – 0; Girlfriends – all the women speaking truth in this film.

THE BEAR – Award winning show that proclaims itself a comedy, but to me, it screams drama (although there is comic relief). Either way, it’s outstanding! The work is excellent and the premise is refreshingly clever and different. The dialogue and situations are realistically fast-paced, frantic even, as real life often is…including the menu itemsContinue reading

ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING #2 – Murderous mischief thrives at the Anconia, a Manhattan condo complex, as season two gets underway. And the only witness to the crime is Mrs. Gambolini, a yellow-headed Amazon parrot. But she ain’t talkin’…at least not about the murder. I like this season even more than the first. TheContinue reading

ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING – Fun whodunnit caper unfolding with mayhem and madness in a New York City high-rise as unlikely sleuths Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez conspire to save their lives and solve who did the dastardly deed. Entertaining! Cheers! Boyfriends/Girlfriends – 0.

THE FULL MONTY – Kelly and I loved the film when we saw it 25 years ago, so we were excited to watch the sequel in series format when it dropped on Hulu. It delivers the same quirky, off-beat humor and charm, but it’s also infused with heartbreak and sorrow which was not part ofContinue reading

PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN – Carey Mulligan stars in this provocative, brilliant film that delivers a powerful message for both men and women. I was mesmerized from beginning to end (which is unforgettable). There are some recognizable folks in supporting roles, but this film belongs to Carey! Cheers Girlfriend!! A hearty toast. Boyfriends – 0; GirlfriendsContinue reading