A Scary Kind of Obsession
Dark and unsettling, a review of the series: Baby Reindeer Continue reading A Scary Kind of Obsession
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A Shocking Discovery
A Review of What Jennifer Did Contains spoilers! Heads up, this review spills the tea on “What Jennifer Did.” “What Jennifer Did” on Netflix isn’t your typical whodunnit. It starts with a seemingly ordinary young woman, Jennifer Pan, calling 911 in Canada in November 2010. She claims her immigrant parents were shot by strangers who tied her up during a home invasion. Tragedy strikes as … Continue reading A Shocking Discovery
Fool Me Once: Another Signature Coben Mind-Bender
Spoiler alert – if you haven’t watched Fool Me Once yet, be warned there are spoilers ahead! I decided to check out this limited series after I saw it on my friend Kheen’s Facebook post. I’m a fan of Harlan Coben‘s work – I’ve seen a few of his other TV adaptations like Safe ( because of Michael Hall ), The Stranger, and Stay Close, … Continue reading Fool Me Once: Another Signature Coben Mind-Bender
Laughter Through Tears: After Life’s Unexpected Path to Healing
A Review of After Life Before we dive into the world of “After Life,” let me just say this: grab some tissues. Seriously. I haven’t bawled at a TV show in forever (don’t judge; I cried at a dog food commercial last week!), and this one snuck up and punched me right in the feels. Buckle up because it’s a hilarious, heartbreaking, and ultimately hopeful … Continue reading Laughter Through Tears: After Life’s Unexpected Path to Healing
Revisiting the Bone-Chilling Story of Jeffrey Dahmer
A Review of DAHMER – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Spoiler Alert! This review contains spoilers about the Netflix series I first watched DAHMER – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story a while ago, and it remains one of the most terrifying true crime docuseries I’ve ever seen, second only to those covering Ted Bundy’s despicable acts. I worked up the nerve to rewatch this 10-episode … Continue reading Revisiting the Bone-Chilling Story of Jeffrey Dahmer
Man in Love
A Soapy Punch to the Heart Spoiler alert! I stumbled upon this gem on Netflix after seeing it blow up on TikTok (thanks, random algorithm!). As a first-time viewer of a Taiwanese film, I have to say, I was blown away. Forget Hollywood glam, these actors looked like real people, which made their story feel even more raw and relatable. The plot follows Ah Cheng … Continue reading Man in Love
“Tell Me Who I Am”
Love, Lies, and a Twisted Reality Tell Me Who I Am is not your typical documentary. It plunges us into the harrowing reality of twin brothers Alex and Marcus, whose lives were shattered by a devastating betrayal. In 2015, an 18-year-old Alex awakens in a hospital bed, his past a complete blank slate due to a motorcycle accident. His identical twin brother, Marcus, becomes his anchor, meticulously … Continue reading “Tell Me Who I Am”
The Staircase and the Peril of Preconceived Notions
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
The Andy Warhol Diaries
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
Navigating Life and Death
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
From My Corner of the Couch 