Love, Lies and Records

 

Season 1 on Acorn is about a woman who works in the records office. She is about to be promoted when all hell breaks lose. Her co-worker is tossed from his home for wanting to dress like a woman. Her husband catches a murder case. Her lover really wants her to be with him. The other woman that wants her job is blackmailing her, and so on. They try to make us care about her - she's a good person, but I didn't like her lying to her partner. All in all, I say: SKIP IT

Showbiz Kids

 

A documentary on HBO about - just like it says - actors who started when they were kids and the experiences they had. Wil Wheaton, Evan Rachel Wood, and Milla Jovoich are just a few of the people that are interviewed. It's super interesting. All in all, I say: SEE IT

Motherless Brooklyn

 

Edward Norton (Isle of Dogs) writes, directs, and acts in this film noir wanna be movie about a guy with Tourettes. Bruce Willis (Die Hard), Alec Baldwin (Rust), and Willem Dafoe (Siberia) also star. Norton's mentor is killed and he works to uncover the reason. It has to do with property and progress. It's not bad, but it's not great. It gets a little convoluted. Why he bad guys kill some people, but not others is never really clear. All in all, I say: SKIP IT 

Barkskins

 

On National Geographic or Hulu, this is an historical depiction of life in New France. David Thewlis (Avatar 2) is a land owner in the new colony trying to build a life for himself without being killed by the native population. Marcia Gay Harden (Moxie) is a widow who runs an Inn. She's trying to keep young girls safe in town from the men that are desperate for brides. There is a lot of political plays taking place. I really enjoy the acting and the plot. All in all, I say: SEE IT

Cursed

 

Gustaf Skarsgard (Vikings) is Merlin in this prequel to all King Arthur movies. The magical kingdoms are being hunted down and they need a leader. She is a reluctant leader, but one with power none the less. If you like fantasy and/or the Arthur legend then you will enjoy this. All in all, I say: SEE IT on Netflix

Motherland: Fort Salem

 

On Hulu, this show depicts an alternative timeline to the outcome of the Salem witch trials. In this version of history, a deal is made between the people of Massachusetts and witches. The witches agree to become the military for American. They fight all battles. If you are born a witch you are called to service. This series follows a group of women going through the training. It's a unique story line. It is designed for younger people, but I liked it. All in all, I say: SEE IT on Hulu. 

The Forgiven

 

Forest Whitaker (Respect) is Desmond Tutu during the reconciliation trails in South Africa. Eric Bana (Deadfall) is one of the worst offenders of torture from Apartheid. They have a few meetings where they each learn something about forgiving. It's a snapshot of one trial. It is powerful though. All in all, I say: SEE IT on Amazon.