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SOFT-FOCUS SLOP. Cliched characters, terrible script, ‘rinse-and-repeat’ lazy storylines, directed and written with the male gaze and it’s obvious. I am so bemused as to why Close, Watts and Paulson would do this - didn’t they read the script? All I can think is maybe they needed the money to fund other (better) projects… It’s not even tongue-in-cheek comedy, which it should be! It claims to be about female empowerment, but its main focus is designer bags, gloss, plastic surgery procedures, and money, ‘girlfriend’. I’m being brutally honest because I expect better of ALL of these women, because I know they ARE better than this appalling show.

All's Fair

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This book sways like a pendulum, continually moving from present to past with ease. Every chapter is full of truth, evocative scenes and vivid emotional recall. It will remind you of the importance of loving and speaking up for the child within you, and finding ways to heal. It will have you wishing you could help ‘little’ Pollyanna, and it will have you cheering her on as she finds a way back to strength in body, mind and soul. It was over way too soon, I wanted to know more, to hear more of her story and her journey, but at the same time, it was the perfect length for the message she conveys. Powerful, inspiring, moving, honest, practical and hopeful - I’m sure this book will awaken a healing process for many who are lucky enough to read it.

Bedridden to Buff - A Story of Gently Healing From Chronic Pain

This movie was terrible, and Nicole looked like she was wearing a wig the whole way through - I was constantly distracted by the awful flat, orange, one-tone hair they’d given her! The film (a generous term for it) was formulaic, plastic and dull - a classic case of spoon-feeding. I was embarrassed to see Nicole in it - and disappointed Zac did it too. And there was zero chemistry. Joey King just played the same character she did in The Kissing Booth, but at least she had some good physical comedy in the mix. Kathy Bates was the only decent thing in it! (That is what the one star is for.) I like a fun Rom Com, but this was just embarrassingly bad. All I can think (hope) is they did it to make money for other creative projects they are doing!

A Family Affair

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Such fun! A murder-mystery with plenty of comedy - the three main characters bounce off each other perfectly. Plenty of physical, visual comedy along with hilarious throwaway lines and quirky character traits. Beautiful setting and lighting creating an Agatha Christie mood - and the music brings pace, lightness, and suspense. The episodes focus on different characters, and along with the intrigue, there is a warmth to the whole thing. You like and care about these flawed, funny people. Plus it keeps you guessing until the end. Can’t wait for season 2!

Only Murders in the Building

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