MiniSeries – ChicksFlicks&Cocktails

BABY REINDEER – Exceedingly disturbing true story of abuse and stalking suffered by one man, Richard Gadd, who wrote and stars in this piece as himself! And even more gut wrenching than the behavior of the abuser and stalker (two separate people), is Gadd’s reaction to it (which sometimes is no reaction at all). HisContinue reading

LOVE STORY: JOHN F. KENNEDY JR. & CAROLYN BESSETTE – I quite enjoyed watching this piece about the relationship and tragic deaths of John & Carolyn Kennedy. I don’t know how many of the details are factual. The Kennedy clan debunks most of the story as pure fiction. That may be. There is a disclaimerContinue reading

SIRENS – Not what I expected and not very good. I was looking forward to a supernatural fantasy story. After all, sirens were mythical beauties who would sing with enchanted voices to lure sailors to their deaths. Instead this was a corny, soap opera thing with no plot, no intelligent dialogue and no fantasy. IContinue reading

THE BEAST IN ME – Compelling psychological thriller starring Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys. Rhys is outstanding as a menacing, deviant, predatory animal and his performance is appropriately unnerving. His character occasionally displays a sensitive, caring quality which adds dimension and realism, and makes him much more dangerous. Claire Danes always turns out good work,Continue reading

A PERFECT COUPLE – Not! In fact, obviously a most imperfect couple or there would be no story, which is based on the book by Elin Hilderbrand. Predictable premise – wealthy Nantucket family becomes embroiled in scandal when there is a murder on the beach in the wee hours of the morning on the dayContinue reading

BODKIN – I enjoy almost everything set in Ireland or Scotland and this show is no exception. Netflix’s 7-episode mystery/comedy series is quite entertaining. The lead actor, Siobhán Cullen, reminds me so much of Catríona Balfe from Outlander. They could be sisters, and I keep seeing Catríona in the role. Sit back, pour a weeContinue reading

THE REGIME – I don’t know what I think of this parody. I don’t think I like it very much. In fact, I’m sure I don’t like it very much despite it being chock full of top notch talent including one boyfriend. There are better things worthy of my viewing time. Cheers! Boyfriends – 1;Continue reading

FEUD: CAPOTE & THE SWANS – Mini series chronicling Truman Capote’s peak accomplishment as the central character in the lives of New York’s high society women (his swans) and his brutal downfall when he betrays their confidences and spills all their dirty secrets in a book. He is quickly and viciously ostracized. He spent theContinue reading

THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER (Addendum) Now that I’ve finished the series and talked with Kelly who watched with me, I have a few things to add. We like the way Flanagan incorporates current events into the story – He bases his Ushers on the Sackler family (Dope Sick); he makes reference toContinue reading

DEPP V. HEARD – Dysfunction and deceit are at the heart of this three episode mini-series documenting the Court battle over defamation lawsuits brought by both famous parties. Mostly old news and basically boring. Plus the constant annoying viral commentary interspersed throughout is a drag. Skip it! Cheers! Boyfriends – 1; Girlfriends – 0.