I had no idea that schadenfreude could be so delicious, but last week’s news cycle served up a buffet of it, giving the very worst people a generous dose of comeuppance! From high-profile convictions to good riddances, it was a great week for ‘finding out’ how the pendulum of justice swings. And to kick off this week, we celebrate Claudia… View Post
By Anne Brodie Bobby Cannavale puts in a deeply felt performance as Max, a comedian, alongside William A. Fitzgerald in Ezra. Fitzgerald is a talented autistic actor who plays Max’s autistic son with such power it’s hard to believe this is his debut. Max co-parents with ex Jenna (Rose Byrne) who is now with Bruce, played by Tony Goldwyn, who… View Post
Cecelia and Royal Abbott are heads of the family and its vast Wyoming ranch and interests. Season 1 reveals a supernatural landform on the property which poses a threat to time space and life. Their granddaughter has been kidnapped and the Tillersons are set to take their ranch when Cecelia decides to take matters into her own hands in Season… View Post
By Anne Brodie Friendship’s the thing in Pamela Aldon’s ribald and hilarious Babes, starring co-writer Ilana Glazer and Michelle Buteau as two best buds as they become mothers. Dawn (Buteau) is married with a toddler and is expecting another child any second now. Eden (Glazer) is deeply single, preferring Dawn’s company and her own to anyone else’. Their bond is… View Post
Jason and Nikki, played by Rafe Spall and Esther Smith jump from infertility to adoption and become parents to two kids. And in Trying S4 on Apple TV+ they are teenagers! It’s six years later and those kids grew up, and became functional human beings, despite their parents’ anxieties who usually thought they were messing up. We see things differently this… View Post
After taking the long weekend off—a rare treat for those of us who are self-employed—I’m feeling refreshed and incredibly motivated. I was a good reminder for me to step away and recharge, especially when the demands of work seem unending. If you missed out on a break this weekend, I highly recommend penciling in some downtime for the next one…. View Post