Television reviews – Page 30

“The Break”– Or, The Nervous Breakdown?

Written by diana on February 12, 2017. Posted in Television reviews. 2 Comments on “The Break”– Or, The Nervous Breakdown?

The Break (La Trêve) is the first French-language Belgian TV crime drama now available as a Netflix Original. The Break is now my newest addition to my ever-growing listicle of bleak, grim, moody, obsessive dramas from around the world, many Scandinavian “noir”. This is a must-see. The main character, police detective Yoann...

My Top 19 Netflix/Amazon Movies and Series for 2016

Written by diana on January 3, 2017. Posted in movie reviews, Television reviews. 4 Comments on My Top 19 Netflix/Amazon Movies and Series for 2016

Here are the reviews I wrote this year with the criteria that they were available online and were not widely distributed through movie theaters. Of the 43, here are my favorites. It was much more difficult than in past years, since this year was absolutely stunning. Both television and cinema have continued to produce phenomenal...

“Black Mirror (Season 3): Hacking and Hijacking

Written by diana on December 24, 2016. Posted in movie reviews, Television reviews, Unhealed Wound. 2 Comments on “Black Mirror (Season 3): Hacking and Hijacking

Like the prior seasons, this season's six episodes of "Black Mirror" involve at least one unwitting main character who is controlled by devices or inventions that are supposed either to enhance the quality of life or be a source of entertainment.

“Good Girls Revolt”: The Upheaval Continues

Written by diana on December 18, 2016. Posted in Television reviews. 3 Comments on “Good Girls Revolt”: The Upheaval Continues

The late 1960s was a time of volatile change in America that kindled the flame of the women’s liberation movement. Good Girls Revolt, an Amazon Original Series (released October 27, 2016) is a period drama based on the historical events that took place at “Newsweek” magazine, renamed “News of the Week” in the series.

“The Crown”–Glory to Her Highness

Written by diana on November 30, 2016. Posted in Television reviews, Unhealed Wound. 5 Comments on “The Crown”–Glory to Her Highness

The anachronistic British aristocracy must sensitively negotiate its relationship with its public. “The Crown”, the November original series released from Netflix, is the story of a conflict between private and public, between the personal feelings of a wife, mother, and sister and the queen (Elizabeth II). At its core “The...

“Bates Motel”–Season Four: A Masterpiece

Written by diana on November 1, 2016. Posted in Television reviews, Unhealed Wound. 1 Comment on “Bates Motel”–Season Four: A Masterpiece

“Bates Motel” continues to be A&E’s number one drama of all time. I think it is a modern masterpiece! I’ve reviewed the first three seasons earlier this year (see my June 13, 2016 review, Bates Motel, Seasons 1-3: A Mother-Son Obsession) and thought there was nowhere else to go with the plot except to the classic...