The Bear (2023)

I have reserved the word “great” for just a few films but am not hesitant at using the adjective with Christopher Storer’s comedy-drama series, which deserves its numerous awards—Emmy, Golden Globe. I have seen all three seasons, and not since All in the Family and MASH have, I been so moved while laughing out loud, …

Shogun (2024)

Set in the 1600s when Poruguese Catholics have been trading with and have converted a few Japanese, this second adaptation of James Clavell’s historical novel, created by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks is so msemerizing that it demands binge watching. Thus far you can watch on Hulu the ten sessions already produced, with two more seasons promised. The …

Anatomy of a Fall (2023)

Was Sandra’s husband a suicide or murdered by her? It will be up to their son Daniel to decide when he becomes a court witness to testify about his parents’ troubled marriage.

Close (2022)

Léo and Remi are best of friends, but when they enter high school one of them, fearing they were being tagged as gay, draws back out of fear–with sad consequences.

Close (2022)

Remi & Leo are as close as can be until a girl at school asks if they are “a couple,” which leads to a parting of ways with sad consequences.

The Whale (2022)

A guilt-ridden obese gay father tries to reconnect with the daughter he abandoned years ago so he could live with a suicidal gay partner.

Butter (20210

An obese teenager pining for a lovely girl decides to end being bullied by announcing he will commit suicide after eating live on the Internet on New Year’s Eve.