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‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ Review: A Story of Family and Survival

It’s difficult to truly comprehend and grapple with the impact of the Holocaust, which sought to and unfortunately succeeded in wiping out the Jewish population of much of Europe. We Were the Lucky Ones, a limited series based on the book of the same name by Georgia Hunter, charts the journey of one family that…

‘Shōgun’ is an Enthralling Japanese Historical Epic

It’s impossible to truly know what life was like and how people actually behaved hundreds of years ago. There are written records, paintings and then photographs, and, in more recent years, gradually more available video evidence so that those in the present day can perceive a moderately insightful look into the past. Imagining the first…

‘The New Look’ Review – Terrific Cast Bolsters Christian Dior Story

The name Christian Dior has been immortalized through his contributions to the fashion industry, and his legacy endures more than half a century after his death. But what many people may not know is what shaped him prior to his signature success, though a quick look back at history should remind that anyone living in…

‘Pokémon Concierge,’ The Series That Explores Self-Discovery

The stop motion animation series Pokémon Concierge — directed by Iku Ogawa and written by Harumi Doki — provides delightful food for thought. The four episodes, available on Netflix, bring back the Pokémon characters to fuel a constructive path that will forge the coming-of-age of the protagonist. Pokémon Concierge follows Haru, a young girl who…

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Tries to Play Nice With the Big Boys

2023 has been a big year for some famous names. While the echoes of the names of “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie”are still dominating most of the world’s stream of consciousness, there is one famous name that is currently having the best 2023 of all…Godzilla! “Godzilla: Minus One” is currently one of the highest rated films of…

TV Review – ‘Doom Patrol’ Closes Out with a Season 4 That’s Just as Weird and Wondrous as Ever

What defines a hero? Most would say that it’s someone who helps others and puts their needs ahead of their own. Yet some people are forced into that role through no choice of their own, and in the world of science fiction and comic books, having superpowers often leads to someone becoming a superhero. Doom…

TV Review: Pluto, An Exploration Of A.I.’s Humanity Encourages Mankind To Renounce Hatred

Pluto, is an animated sci-fi Netflix series that adapts the eponymous manga by authors Naoki Urasawa and Takashi Nagasaki, almost fourteen years after its manga run came to an end. The anime directed by Toshio Kawauchi, has Masao Maruyama, Taro Maki, and Yuji Yamano as Executive Producers. Whilst Takahiro Miyata served as the CG and…

TV Review – Prime Video’s ‘Upload’ Season 3 Remains Very Much Worth Downloading

We all want to go somewhere when we die, and for many, that’s a religious question that they can’t hope to answer aside from simply having faith that there’s something after life. But with increasingly competent technology, the notion of a digital afterlife is one that’s becoming more and more realistic. online pharmacy buy prelone…

TV Review – Brie Larson Gets Scientific in Apple TV’s ‘Lessons in Chemistry’

Throughout much of human history, men have been presumed to be the more capable sex. There are infinite examples to show that this is not the case, yet men have traditionally been the ones in charge of making decisions, and as a result limited the potential for success of women. It’s always refreshing, therefore, to…

TV Review – Paramount+ Return of ‘Frasier’ is Fun, Even if It’s Hardly Must-See TV

The prominence of television reboots has brought back many beloved characters years after their original debuts. That’s a factor worth considering when restarting a show, since audiences change over time and may be unfamiliar with a certain series if it greatly predates them. Frasier Crane is an excellent example of this potential issue, first seen…

Film Review – ‘The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial’ is a Suitable TV Movie from the Late William Friedkin

Military institutions are built on following orders and depend on hierarchal structures to keep their operations running. When a commander has lost the trust of those serving under them, it can be chaotic and disastrous. Attempting to take control due to perceived dereliction of or unfitness for duty is a major step, one sure to…