‘Invisible Girl’ provides readers one last scare
As the spooky season is ending, a reader wants to invest in one last thrill, reading Lisa Jewell’s new thriller “Invisible Girl.”
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Playwright Luis Alfaro speaks on Chicano experience, new book
Like a chat between old buddies, esteemed playwright Luis Alfaro and notable actresses spoke to the East Los Angeles College Department of Theater Arts on their collaborations and what it means to be Chicano today.
New Borat film back with more hilarious antics
Amazon’s “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” straddles the line between hilarious and sobering as it skewers American ideals while also telling a story of reconciliation.
“A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting” perfect for kids
Netflix’s “A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting” is a cheesy coming-of-age film.
The plot of the movie has a lot of potential as shown in its trailer and does hit some marks, but could have been executed better.
“David Attenborough: A Life of Our Planet” calls for viewers to save the planet
Netflix’s “David Attenborough: A Life on our Planet” informs the viewer on how badly humans have managed to ruin the world’s ecosystems and accelerate the world’s end.
“The Trial of the Chicago 7” film on Netflix brings light to the infamous trial
Netflix’s “The Trial of the Chicago 7” is based on one of the most unusual and controversial trials in U.S. history. The defendants were charged with intent of inciting anti-war riots during the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
“The Haunting of Bly Manor” thrills viewers
Filmmaker Mike Flanagan strikes again with his second anthology, “The Haunting of Bly Manor,” a gothic romance filled with ghosts. Those who enjoyed “The Haunting of Hill House,” be prepared to enter another dark hole filled with ghosts.
“West Wing” brings nostalgia to fans
HBO Max’s “A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote” is a nice trip down memory lane, but leaves a feeling of wanting more.
Season two of ‘The Boys’ stays true to its action-packed roots.
The jam-packed eight episodes of mayhem, fighting and story make Amazon’s “The Boys” season two a hell of a good sophomore outing. Season two of the superhero-gone-bad-themed show made some very awesome moves right out of the gate.
Jodi Picoult’s new novel displays life, death and love
One of New York’s bestselling authors Jodi Picoult explores a what-if scenario, something everyone can relate to takes us into a chance to answer it in her book “The Book of Two Ways.”