New TV SHOWS

Jett 2019 - is a extremely hot new action crime drama series on Cinemax.. and stars Carla Gugino .. as well as one of the bad guys she is having to deal with is Giancarlo Esposito.. who is known for his role on Breaking Bad..  Amazing series I have to admit.. it has it all plenty of action, intense drama and sex.. I love the series and it is just getting started.. can't wait to see more ..

Daisy "Jett" Kowalski is a mother, a world class thief and fresh out of prison who is forced back into crime by dangerous criminals .. however she is a woman who knows what she is doing.. and she definitely doesn't like having her family threatened..


The InBetween 2019 NBC - is a drama thriller series that follows Cassie Bedford (Harriet Dyer), who can see and communicate with dead people.. and helps them to resolve their problems in order to move on.. whether she wants to or not.. however this series is not for the faint of heart.. When her father Det. Tom Hackett needs help solving crimes.. Cassie is able to help with some clues because of her visions.. and now that he has a new partner FBI Agent Damien Asante..  Agent Asante has just been introduced to her talents.. and from the ending of the first episode may end up utilizing them for a personal reason... The first episode was truly amazing, intriguing and I have to admit creepy.. I can't wait to see more.. this series should be a real hit for NBC ..


Good Omens 2019 Amazon  - is a very intelligent comedy six part series based on the 1990 book Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman..  The series features an outstanding cast that includes David Tennant, Michael Sheen, Jon Hamm, Anna Maxwell Martin among others.. LOVED IT.. This series is amazing.. intelligent, intriguing, and a satirical look at "the end of days".. the series follows the demon Crowley (Tennant) and the angel Aziraphale (Sheen) who have come accustomed to life on Earth and seek to prevent the coming of the Antichrist and what will be the end of all mankind..


Undercover 2019 Netflix  - is a crime drama series inspired by real events..  Limburg Netherlands, is a Dutch province that borders Belgium and is slated to be "much like the Columbia of ecstasy" producing and distributing ecstasy all over the world.. The series is based on undercover agents posing as a couple at a campground in order to infiltrate a drug kingpin's ecstasy operation.. The series is intense, gripping.. and while the series starts off a little slow it builds in a realistic way.. becoming more dangerous and addictive along the way..  Great crime series.. Definitely binge worthy..


More to come...

TV Series New Season Dates


The Handmaid's Tale Season 3 - The Hulu drama series new season was released June 5, 2019.. and I can't even put into words how excited I am.. After all Offred opted to stay in Gilead and in this season she will most likely play a big role in the resistance..  Season 3 Trailer

Big Little Lies Season 2 - The HBO drama series returned on June 9th 2019 and I can't wait.. Meryl Streep is going to be joining the cast.. and it looks to be a season that truly keeps you on the edge of your seat.. Big Little Lies Season 2

Pose Season 2 - The FX drama series returned on June 11th 2019..  Love this wildly dynamic trans series.. can't wait! Season 2

Younger Season 6 - The comedy drama series returned June 12th 2019 Season 6

Orange is the New Black Season 7 -  The Netflix drama series is scheduled to release its final Season 7 on July 26th 2019..   Season 7

Goliath Season 3 - The Amazon drama series starring Billy Bob Thornton as Billy McBride..will be adding some new cast members..  Dennis Quaid, Amy Brenneman, and Beau Bridges ..  and is scheduled to be released in late 2019 or early 2020 no confirmed date as of yet..

Homeland Season 8 - The Showtime drama series starring Claire Danes as Carrie Mathison will be airing its final season in the Fall of 2019 however no confirmed date as of yet..  Claire Danes real life husband Hugh Dancy is scheduled to join the cast for the final season..

Power Season 6 - The Starz crime drama series is scheduled to be released August 25 2019 and according to reports this will be the final season of Power..

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 3 - The Amazon comedy drama series is scheduled to release an 8 episode Season 3 in December of 2019..

Outlander Season 5 - The Starz drama series is scheduled to release Season 5 in late 2019 however no confirmed date as of yet.. and Season 6 will be released in 2020..

You Season 2 - The Netflix psychological thriller series has not confirmed a release date.. but they have announced that Victoria Pedretti has been cast in the main role of Love Quinn on the second season.. and James Scully has been cast as Forty Quinn Love's brother.. more to come..but look for Season 2 to air sometime in late 2019 on Netflix..

After Life Season 2 - The Netflix dark comedy series starring Ricky Gervais is scheduled to be released sometime in 2020 no confirmed date as of yet. 

More TV Shows


What / IF Netflix 2019 -  is a thriller drama miniseries that features an outstanding cast including  Renee Zellweger, Jane Levy and Blake Jenner. The series explores " the ripple effect ".. and how decisions you make change the trajectory of your life.. and the lives of those around you.. Each season will explore a different morality tale inspired by culturally consequential source material..The first season just aired and Renee Zellweger was truly spellbinding.. at first the series seemed to be a spin on the 90s movie Indecent Proposal.. however over time the storyline revealed itself to be much more of a darker twisted thriller..  The series is gripping, thought provoking, gut wrenching and keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.. I loved it..  The series is full of twists and turns.. and is one of the best series I have watched in some time.. A definite must see .. Already looking forward to next season..


New Netflix Comedy Stand-Up - Wanda Sykes: Not Normal.. Totally Hilarious


Catch-22 Hulu 2019 - is a dark comedy miniseries based on a book by the same name by Joseph Heller.. The series features a great cast that includes George Clooney and Hugh Laurie..

The series as described by Hulu as  "the story of the incomparable, artful dodger, Yossarian, a US Army Air Forces bombardier in World War II who is furious because thousands of people he has never met are trying to kill him. But his real problem is not the enemy, but rather his own army which keeps increasing the number of missions the men must fly to complete their service. Yet if Yossarian makes any attempt to avoid his military assignments, he’ll be in violation of Catch-22, a hilariously sinister bureaucratic rule which specifies that a concern for one’s own safety in the face of dangers which are real and immediate is the process of a rational mind; a man is considered insane if he willingly continues to fly dangerous combat missions, but a request to be removed from duty is evidence of sanity and therefore makes him ineligible to be relieved from duty."  In my opinion .. the series defines the lunacy of war.. captivating and funny..


Lorena 2019 - is a four episode documentary series ..that explores the 1993 assault and subsequent court case involving John and Lorena Bobbitt.. The series focuses on domestic abuse and sexual assault.. the series is a re-investigation into the deep moral issues along with the horrific human events deep within the heart of this infamous crime..  Series Trailer


Fosse/Verdon 2019 - is a biographical series starring Sam Rockwell as director and choreographer Bob Fosse.. and Michelle Williams as actress and dancer Gwen Verdon.. The series follows the couple's troubled relationship both professional and personal.. and is based on the biography Fosse by Sam Wasson..  Fosse was one of the most influential choreographers and Verdon was one of the greatest Broadway dancers of all time ... and together they were exceptional .. The series is captivating, insightful.. and provides a glimpse into the history of Broadway, Musicals and Dance.. Trailer

Newly Released Children Films

The Secret Life of Pets 2 2019  - is a 3D animated comedy film and the sequel to 2016 The Secret Life of Pets movie.. The film features an ensemble of voices including Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish, Harrison Ford, Dana Carvey and many others.. After a new baby join the family.. Max faces some challenges.. there is a family trip to the farm.. where Max makes a friend of the knowledgeable farm dog and learns to overcome his fears.. Gidget learns to be a cat in order to rescue Max's favorite toy.. and Snowball frees a white tiger from a circus.. this sequel was amazing.. truly a real joy to watch .. intensely funny and really entertaining for the whole family.. LOVED IT  Trailer 

Aladdin 2019 - is a Disney musical live action fantasy film.. and an adaptation of Disney's 1992 animated classic film by the same name.. which was based on the folktale One Thousand and One Nights.. The film follows Aladdin a street thief who finds a magic lamp and must use it to win over the lovely Princess Jasmine and defeat the evil Jafar who seeks to overthrow the Sultan.. Although the film has met with mixed reviews I thought it was charming and well executed..  Will Smith did an outstanding job as the Genie of the Lamp.. and I loved the stunning cinematography, comedy and action throughout the film.. Definitely a must see film...  Disney Aladdin Trailer

Wonder Park 2019 - is an animated adventure film that features an A list of voices including that of Jennifer Garner, Mila Kunis, Ken Jeong, and Kenan Thompson along with many others..  The film is about an aspiring girl with a bright imagination and her mother who come up with the story of Wonderland a magical amusement park run by an amazing group of animals.. Boomer the blue bear.. Greta a boar, Gus and Cooper who are beavers.. and many others..

Wonder Park tells the story of an magnificent amusement park where the little girl named June can let her imagination can come alive..  Even though the movie met with mixed reviews.. The film is full of imagination and charm.. Loved it.

UglyDolls 2019  - is a animated musical comedy based on the plush toys of the same name .. and follows a group of them as they try to get the real world to embrace them despite their obvious flaws.. The film has as outstanding ensemble of voices including that of Nick Jonas, Kelly Clarkson, Pitbull, Blake Shelton, Bebe Rexha, Gabriel Iglesias as well as many others.. The film starts off in Uglyville a town which embraces strangeness and where beauty is more than meets the eye.. However just over the mountain Moxy and her Uglydoll friends discover a town where more conventional dolls receive training before entering the real world in hopes of finding love of a child..  Loved it.. Although the movie met with mixed reviews.. I thought it promotes self love.. and how not everything has to be perfect.. I enjoyed it and think you will as well.. Let me know what you think Movie Trailer

More to come..

Please revisit my prior postings as I have added some new reviews under the appropriate categories.. and feel free to comment on any review ..  Thank you so much for visiting

Lets Talk About "GOT" Season 8 Episode 6 .. The Finale  Fire and Blood

Let me first say that I have posted a number of reviews on GOT.. and after watching Season 8 Episode 6 The Finale.. well of course I have to try and put my thoughts into words..

Sadly I am disheartened as I am certain many other viewers are right about now..  After all in the end.. Again I am left feeling as though the "powers that be" .. rushed to end the series.. Leaving all of us to want for a more deserving end.. and I seriously doubt the so to speak "powers that be" gave a second thought to the "Do Over Petition" requested by a vast number of die hard GOT fans that circulated recently .. I myself, felt a "Do Over" ending was never going to fly .. since the series was a wrap well before the first episode of Season 8 aired..

However I am going to do my best to give my final thoughts about the dismal ending of this epic series.. Going into Season 8 I think like many I had high hopes for Jon and Daenerys to reign together after winning the war against the White Walkers.. even going so far to think that we might find in the beginning of Season 8 that Daenerys was pregnant with Jon's son.. After all at the end of Season 7 not only did they fall in love with one another but we all learned that Jon was actually a Targaryen..

However I think upon learning that Season 8 was going to be only six episodes everyone including myself.. thought that it was going to be a rushed Season possibly resulting in a large number of causalities during the war with the Night King's army of the dead..  GOT fans speculated that perhaps Jon or Daenerys would be killed during the conflict.. leaving the other to ultimately reign over the seven kingdoms.. or perhaps the Night King might win.. killing everyone we so dearly loved in one of the most gruesome endings ever produced.. The theories were endless..

Yet I think once Season 8 Episode 1.. started and we saw everyone arriving at Winterfell in order to prepare for the war against the Night King and the dead.. most fans including myself.. eagerly awaited what most assuredly was to come..

Episode 2 .. however saw Jamie Lannister arrive and tell how Cersei had lied on her intention to fight against the Night King's army.. It also highlighted the contention between Daenerys and Sansa, as well as the discord with Jon after him telling Daenerys of his true identity.. However the most revealing take a way from Episode 2 .. was simply that the Night King and the White Walkers were at their door.. 

Episode 3.. The battle between the Night King's army of dead .. Truly the only Episode within Season 8 .. that I loved.. it was an epic battle that ultimately delivered.. leaving most of the main characters alive.. Definitely an amazing battle that included Melisandre's incantations along with insightful words to Arya.. 

Episode 4 .. was unfortunately unsettling for many GOT viewers including myself.. after such a hard battle ..Daenerys quickly announces that another battle is left to fight.. The "Last War" ..the one with King's Landing.. must be waged.. Daenerys also takes note at how much Jon is adored .. begging him not to disclose his identity.. but of course he feels as though he has to tell his sisters.. and upon traveling to King's Landing one of Daenerys dragons is killed.. along with Missandei is captured and beheaded on order of Cersei.. Leaving Daenerys visibly angry and seeking revenge..

Episode 5 .. was the King's Landing war.. resulting in what could have been the easiest war waged ..instead ceased and became a blood bath when Daenerys who easily took out the Iron Fleet, scorpions and Cersei's soldiers.. suddenly snapped at the realization that her need for revenge was not quenched..  thereby unleashing her dragon on the city.. killing thousands of innocents .. and destroying King's Landing..

Episode 6.. The Finale..  After seeing Daenerys flip to the "mad queen" last week many GOT fans including myself.. sit down tonight to watch the finale of Game of Thrones .. with only one thing in mind.. Who will kill Daenerys?  As well as if the series is going to play out in this disappointing way.. her death has to take place and someone has to take her place on the throne..  Theories abound including Jon kills her and then he reigns as King of the Seven Kingdoms.. Arya takes on Jon's identity and kills her.. Tyrion finds Jaime and Cersei and kills her .. but in no way did I see or even fathom at what lack luster magnitude the finale would play out..

Yes.. Daenerys dies at Jon's hand..but overall the episode is simply too rushed and than it is over..
The End..  Leaving me as many other GOT fans.. sad and with no real closure.. it is just OVER..

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Game of Thrones 2011 - HBO's GOT has led in series since the moment it appeared, with a huge following of viewers.  It has an outstanding cast, exceptional story, dynamic special effects and although sadly Season 8 ends the series.  I have no doubt they will go out on top.. and be viewed in record numbers by dedicated followers.

While I am not going to give you the details of the series know that it is a dramatic fantasy series with huge attention paid to its medieval realism.  From the start it has generated buzz over its battle over good vs evil, hedonistic and political palace intrigue this series continually keeps you on the edge of your seat..  

Trust me this series will completely keep you spellbound, it has everything anyone could want and after the conclusion there will be so many dedicated followers left wanting more ( including me.. )
I cannot sing the Game of Thrones praises more other than saying many series come and go but the ones of this quality are very few and far between. 

I know HBO is probably already hard at work to provide everyone follow ups to the series which I hope will be of the same quality.

More New Films..

The Professor 2019 - is a comedy-drama film written (originally titled Richard Says Goodbye).. starring Johnny Depp.. and gotta say it is truly an extraordinary film .. and perhaps at least (for right now) one of my favorites..

In the film Johnny Depp plays an English Professor, hence he plays the starring role.. and to be it simply the film starts with him receiving the diagnosis of what is stage 4 lung cancer.. and given 6 months to live if he decides to abstain from intervention.. and only up to a year if of course he tries to fight the cancer..

Grim to say the least.. I also would have picked the 6 months after all no one wants to die trying to fight something and be sicker than a dog only to fight a losing battle.. So anyway in the film he decides to live his best life in what little time he has left.. forgive any infidelity by his wife.. at least in theory.. after all why carry that burden .. he wasn't the one to have the affair.. and try new things after all he has nothing to lose.. and now ..well now it seems futile to fight fate .. why not embrace it.. 

The film is truly gut wrenching, inspiring and thought provoking.. A definite must see film..


Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile 2019 - is a biographical crime thriller told from the view point of serial killer Ted Bundy's former girlfriend Elizabeth Kendall.. The film is based on Elizabeth Kendall's memoir The Phantom Prince: My Life with Ted Bundy.  The film stars Zac Efron as Ted Bundy.. I truly loved this film.. it details not only the background of how Kendall met Bundy but how he did his best to manipulate her .. as well as others.. It is gripping, informative and truly disturbing.. Definitely worth watching.. and I agree with the description.. Ted Bundy was a shockingly evil and vile serial killer..


Long Shot  2019 - is a romantic comedy that follows a gifted, "say it like it is" journalist Fred Flarsky (Seth Rogen) who after running into his former babysitter and childhood crush Charlotte Field (Charlize Theron)..who is now the United States Secretary of State .. Charlotte impulsively hires Fred to be her speech writer after deciding to run for the presidency.. This movie is definitely entertaining.. the chemistry between the two of them possibly could have been better.. but of course ..(Theron) is playing the Secretary of State.... The film definitely has a lot of charm and is well worth watching.. 

I also thought the film did a great job at delivering a satirical look at some of our politicians of today.. and being transparent and standing up for what you believe in is always the best policy..  


More to new films to come..