Dead Still

IMDb writes, "Set in 1880s Ireland in the Victorian era heyday of 'postmortem photography' the six-episode period drama follows a renowned memorial photographer who is drawn into a series of apparent murders which appear to be linked to his work." There are small mysteries in each episode, but a larger serial killer plot going on throughout. I love the accents and the costumes. It's comedy though, not really dramatic. All in all, I say: SEE IT on Acorn.

The English Game

Not 100% accurate, but still pretty close. This series on Netflix tells of the creation of futbol (soccer) in England at a time when the workers were on strike constantly in the factories and times were changing in England. The lower/working class needed to win a championship in order to prove they were just as good if not better than the wealthy upper class teams who controlled the game. Players until this time were never paid for playing. All in all, I say: SEE IT - even if you don't like sports you can see what was going on historically speaking in England at this time. It's filmed in the same location as North & South (2004 tv series).

The Nightingale

An Australian film on Hulu I wish I hadn't watched. IMDb writes, Set in 1825, Clare, a young Irish convict woman, chases a British officer through the rugged Tasmanian wilderness, bent on revenge for a terrible act of violence he committed against her family. On the way she enlists the services of an Aboriginal tracker named Billy, who is also marked by trauma from his own violence-filled past."There is brutality and abuse against Aboriginal people that was true, but hard to watch. There were several rape scenes. All in all, I say: SKIP IT

An Inspector Calls

David Thewlis (Wonder Woman) appears at the door of a wealthy family hosting an engagement dinner for their daughter. He claims to be an Inspector investigating the suicide of a young woman. Each member of the household is somewhat responsible for the young woman's demise. It's done like a play. It's very well acted. Miranda Richardson (Sleepy Hollow) also stars. The ending is left for you to decode. It's on Amazon. All in all, I say: SEE IT

Military Wives

Kristin Scott Thomas ( Four Weddings & A Funeral) is like a platoon leaders wife. When the platoon heads off for another tour in Afghanistan, she is the contact person between the military brass and the partners of the soldiers. Sharon Horgan (Catastrophe) is the Lts wife. Her role is to get the partners to engage in clubs to take their minds off the deployment. She has a loose style of management and Kristin is more regimented. This is based on the true story of how the choir was created. They were invited to sing at Britain's Remembrance Concert at Royal Albert Hall. It sparked military choirs rising up in all parts of the world. All in all, I say: SEE IT - it's sad and funny. It's Pitch Perfect for adult British people. I saw it on Amazon Prime.

The Sisters Brothers

John C Reilly (Chicago) plays a more serious role than usual in this western set during the gold rush. It's labeled as a comedy, but I didn't laugh much at all. He and his brother (Joaquin Phoenix of Gladiator) are personal mercenaries for a wealthy man. Phoenix is the brother with the trauma and the thirst for action, while John is the one who wants to settle down. Jake Gyllenhaal (Prisoners) is a scout for the same man. He loses his focus though when he meets a man who can use chemicals to find gold. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked it. It's not exactly a typical western. It is more of a drama. All in all, I say: SEE IT on Hulu.

Sweet Magnolias

JoAnna Garcia Swisher (Reba) stars as a newly divorced mother in a small southern town that with the help of her friends is looking toward her future. Brooke Elliot (Drop Dead Diva) also stars. It's kind of wholesome - not like Hallmark wholesome, but Netflix wholesome. Best part - it's filmed in Covington, GA. It's cute - ends in cliffhanger though. All in all, I say: SEE IT