Wild Rose(2019)find me fun, inspire me, stretch my mind · From David Ehrlich at IndieWire: No matter how contrived or hackneyed things get, Buckley’s voice always breaks through the clouds like some kind of divine revelation. And that voice only gets more powerful when Wild Rose finally gives it something to say. |
Working Woman(2019)enlighten me, tug my heartstrings · From Dennis Harvey at Variety: This second narrative feature by Israeli documentarian Michal Aviad is a strong drama that eschews melodramatic contrivance, making its points via cool (yet sometimes squirm-inducing) observation. |
Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men(2019)enlighten me, inspire me, take me back · From Jon Caramanica at The New York Times: Of Mics and Men has ample early-era video footage and photos that capture [Wu-Tang Clan] in its raw joy, taking in the world that was opening up to them. The disagreements among members – and over the years, there have been countless – don’t kick in until the third episode, and even then, they’re refracted through the lens of resilient brotherhood. |
Years and Years(2019)grip me, romance me, stretch my mind · From Emily Nussbaum at The New Yorker: There’s a lot of plot for six episodes. As a result, the Lyonses don’t always feel fully real. …What grounds the series is a classic love story: the bond between Daniel (the always wonderful Russell Tovey) and Viktor (Maxim Baldry), a taboo attraction that deepens into something lasting. |
Yesterday(2019)romance me, take me back, tug my heartstrings · From Stephanie Zacharek at Time: Yesterday, a fantasy that works well enough as a Beatles love letter but falls short in the love-story department. |
100 Days My Prince(2018)make me laugh, romance me, transport me · From Chriselle Olaguera at Annyeong Oppa: If you’re looking for an all out K-drama with historical, action, mystery, thriller, and comedy genres, 100 Days My Prince is for you |