Category Archives: reviews
Family Trees: Where We’re From; How We’re Growing
Who Do You Think You Are? I’m not sure how long this program ran, because there are earlier versions. But it was a pleasure to watch because the double whammy of a celebrity guest and any historical period was enticing: … Continue reading
Did You Just Ask, “Sutton Who?”
The Dig (2021) Sometimes, you just have to ask yourself: how come I know about this, even though it happened in 1939? We watched The Dig last night on Netflix. The sense of deja vu was extreme, at least for … Continue reading
Hope Springs Eternal: Rita Hayworth and…
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) We watched this classic movie (and it’s funny to even say that when it’s only 27 years old) last night. It comes from a short story by Stephen King called “Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption: … Continue reading
Another New American TV Show “Borrowed” from the UK
Call Me Kat (2021) The opening sequence has Kat (played by Mayim Bialik) talking directly to the camera (audience). Hmm. That looks familiar, I thought. Here’s a taster: Then I spied in the opening titles that this show is based … Continue reading
When Death Comes Calling with a Nightmare
The Pale Horse (2020) It’s a potent image from the Book of Revelation: Death on a Pale Horse. It is the stuff of nightmares, one of which we’re living in at the moment. But I digress… The Pale Horse is … Continue reading
Walk-Ins from a Future Century Travel Back to Our Time
Travelers (2016-2018) My son suggested that I watch this series on Netflix after we had a discussion about walk-ins. Last night I watched the first 3 episodes, and I think I might continue to do so. Hundreds of years from … Continue reading
Did Daphne du Maurier Write “Rebecca” to Document Herself?
Rebecca (2020) I am not a fan of “Gothic” romances, or films. But this latest film version of the 1938 classic, written by Dame du Maurier, is (seemingly) quite faithful to the story line. After a whirlwind romance in Monte … Continue reading
Be Honest Now: Could You Keep This Secret?
Inheritance (2020) Psychological thrillers all have one thing in common: they mess with your mind. So, you can imagine how I felt about this film, presently showing on Netflix. The subtext is telegraphed early on: it’s a chess game. Lauren … Continue reading
