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- The Four Seasons Mark 2 Is an Effortless Ensemble Affair
The Four Seasons is the Netflix equivalent of background music. That may sound like a criticism, but this adaptation of the Alan Alda movie from 1981, itself a cinematic easy listening experience, has buckets of charm. Coupled up in no precise order are Tina Fey and Will Forte, Colman Domingo and Marco Calvina, while Kerri Kenney-Silver and Erika Henningsen round out this ensemble. This being Season 2 …Continue reading “The Four Seasons Mark 2 Is an Effortless Ensemble Affair “
- The Boroughs Is a Slice of Stranger Things Nostalgia
The Boroughs comes wrapped in Duffer brother designed nostalgia, channelling some of the best back catalogue bangers from yesteryear. From feelgood anti-aging staple Cocoon through to The Burbs, a much maligned and misunderstood Joe Dante masterstroke. Fronted by the consistently underrated Alfred Molina and including heavy hitters Clarke Peters, Geena Davis, and Bill Pullman amongst its ensemble cast. The Boroughs come with a boatload of secrets, serious (Steven) Speilberg overtones, and character-driven drama with emotions to …Continue reading “The Boroughs Is a Slice of Stranger Things Nostalgia “
- Prime Hits a Home Run with Citadel Season 2
Citadel Season 2 is everything fans could hope for when it comes to espionage escapism. Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Richard Madden, and Stanley Tucci are back in this globe-trotting tale of world domination courtesy of Manticore. A nefarious organisation hellbent on overthrowing established governments and simply letting the world burn. Lifting liberally from The Manchurian Candidate in the process and setting out their Season 2 stall in a sophomore effort that is …Continue reading “Prime Hits a Home Run with Citadel Season 2”