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Enola Holmes (Movie Review) | A Great Synergy of Writing, Acting, Directing and Everything in Between

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It was only when the movie was annouced that I became aware of Enola Holmes. Although a newer character in the Sherlock Holmes mythology, I wasn't phased by it because I've been pleasantly surprised by many versions of Sherlock, Watson, and Mycroft. Directed by Harry Bradbeer (Fleabag, Dickensian) and adapted by Jack Thorne (His Dark … Continue reading Enola Holmes (Movie Review) | A Great Synergy of Writing, Acting, Directing and Everything in Between

Condor (S2 Review) | A Season to Redefine A Character

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The Max Iron (The Little Drummer Girl, The Host) lead spy thriller is back for a second season. Kristen Hager (The Kennedys After) as Mae Barber, Bob Balaban (The Politician, The Monuments Men) as Reuel Abbott are among the returning cast. Constance Zimmer (House of Cards, UnReal), Toby Leonard Moore (Billions), Rose Rollins (The Catch, … Continue reading Condor (S2 Review) | A Season to Redefine A Character

Christopher and His Kind (Movie Review) | A mix of sexuality, socio-economic backgrounds, and a dash of politics

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Christopher Isherwood is not an unfamiliar name to me but contrary to most / some, it was not synonymous with famous inspirational and / or influential homosexual author, no. It was the name of the guy that wrote the book A Single Man was based on. Prior familiarity with the name existed in a semi-conscious … Continue reading Christopher and His Kind (Movie Review) | A mix of sexuality, socio-economic backgrounds, and a dash of politics

Condor (Season 1 review ) | Quality Old School Thriller

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Based on the novel "Six Days of the Condor" by James Grady and screenplay "Three Days of the Condor" by Lorenzo Semple Jr. and David Rayfiel. This television version was created by Todd Katzberg, Jason Smilovic (War Dogs) and Ken Robinson. The series stars Max Irons (The Host), Kristen Hager (Being Human US), William Hurt … Continue reading Condor (Season 1 review ) | Quality Old School Thriller

The Riot Club (Movie Review) | Surprising, Clever, and Bittersweet

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Based on Laura Wade’s play "Posh", adapted to the silver screen by Lone Scherfig. The Riot Club stars Max Irons, Holliday Grainger, Jessica Brown Findlay, Natalie Dormer, Sam Claflin, and Douglas Booth. Premise: Two first-year students at Oxford University join the infamous Riot Club, where reputations can be made or destroyed over the course of a single evening. Review: The riot … Continue reading The Riot Club (Movie Review) | Surprising, Clever, and Bittersweet