The Staircase wasn’t just a docuseries; it was a punch to the gut. You watch this story unfold, and you can’t help but feel for Michael. The guy seemed genuinely devastated by his wife’s death, yet there he was, painted as a villain in the media circus. No wonder he looked kind of numb – the whole world was throwing shade before they even knew … Continue reading The Staircase and the Peril of Preconceived Notions
A Revealing and Moving Portrait of a Pop Art Icon The Andy Warhol Diaries is a fascinating and revealing documentary series that takes us behind the scenes of one of the most influential and controversial artists of the 20th century. Based on the 1989 non-fiction book of the same name by Andy Warhol, as edited by Pat Hackett, the series features the famed pop artist … Continue reading The Andy Warhol Diaries
A Review of ‘6 Feet Under’ While scrolling through Netflix, I stumbled upon “6 Feet Under,” upon spotting Michael Hall in the cast, I immediately hit play. It was intriguing to see him embodying the character of David Fisher, a far cry from his Dexter Morgan persona. The show is unique as it features the life of a family who’s business is running a funeral … Continue reading Navigating Life and Death
A review of Gilmore Girls There are only a few series that I have watched multiple times. Because I’m a creature of habit, whenever I don’t have anything to watch, I immediately choose the familiar. Gilmore Girls is one of those series. The magic of the world of “Gilmore Girls” is enchanting. I’ve journeyed through it thrice. From the cobbled streets of Stars Hollow to … Continue reading Life’s Twists, Coffee Sips, and Stars Hollow Trips
Insights from ‘Madoff, the Monster of Wall Street I love watching crime documentaries, particularly those that expose intricate frauds and deceptive machinations. When I chanced upon “Madoff, the Monster of Wall Street,” I was appalled and deeply unsettled by the sheer magnitude of deception perpetrated by Bernie Madoff on numerous unsuspecting souls. Never believe in people telling you that your investment will multiply tenfold. There’s … Continue reading Beneath the Surface of Greed: Insights from ‘Madoff, the Monster of Wall Street
Netflix recently streamed HBO’s Band of Brothers. And even if I knew it would be heart-wrenching, and I would cry my heart out, I still watched it, and in 3 days, I was finished. It’s just ten episodes, anyway. It was David Duchovny who convinced me; who would’ve thought?“Band of Brothers” is a series that tells us about the real-life heroes of Easy Company during … Continue reading Purple Heart Heroes: A Review of the Miniseries ‘Band of Brothers’
Chai Fonacier made me do it. I just finished watching Nocebo and searched for something new on Netflix. I saw that Maria Clara at Ibarra is at the top spot, so I checked out the trailer. It was the scene where Chai met Klay and I got hooked, and as they say, the rest is history. The historical series for me was totally unexpected. First … Continue reading Maria Clara At Ibarra
From My Corner of the Couch 