By Anne Brodie The exceptionally interesting and somewhat reassuring look at the state of the planet, society, and life itself focuses on the words of one of the most influential humanists of our time – Bill Gates. The five-part docuseries he produces and presents examines issues of concern to …
Lucy and Desi, Prince Philip, Olivia Colman, Dakota Johnson, Ralph Fiennes and … Well, Read On!
By Anne Brodie The Lost Daughter is the story of women pushed to their limits, whose instincts are tested and found wanting and the damage done. Olivia Colman's unsympathetic Leda is a British woman on a beach vacation in Greece. Her eyes and expression are fixed and unwelcoming. A man asks for …
Rumer Godden Reimagined, MMWG, a Blot on Romania, Art Fakes, Riz Ahmed, Mysteries, Scams, Doggies, and Christmas Angel Dolly Parton!
Dolly Parton Christmas in the Square on Netflix By Anne Brodie I can’t say adequately describe how extraordinary is FX' new three-part series Black Narcissus. Based on Rumer Godden’s 1939 novel about British nuns setting up in an abandoned castle in the Himalayas, it’s a stunningly …
Gemma Arterton Stars in a Stunning Adaptation of Rumer Godden’s 1939 Novel Black Narcissus.
Black Narcissus, on FX Nov. 23rd is a new iteration of the classic psychological thriller about faith, repression, imperialism, and nature's majesty. British nuns arrive in Mopu, Himalayas, in 1934. Their mission is to take over an abandoned castle, convert locals and bring order to the wild …