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King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

I can see why Prince Harry felt a compelling need to have his memoirs written and published. I can only imagine how freeing it must have felt for him to speak of his truth especially with all the scathing criticisms thrown at him by the media. No one really knows what it’s like to be exactly in his shoes so it’s refreshing to learn of his personal experiences being born and raised in the monarchy institution—the privileges, challenges and downside of being a “spare”. I am amazed with how much Prince Harry divulged of his private life especially in the military. Vulnerable yet fearless, he did not hold back with his emotions and experiences growing up. His nomadic existence and inner reflections about his childhood trauma and growing pains are relatable to those who felt unheard or shunned by their family. With the personal accounts he has shared of his family, I don’t think he spoke ill of them. It doesn’t portray anyone of them as villainy at all. In fact, after reading the book, I can empathise with the complex dynamics of their royal family. Prince Harry merely aired their differences and how he desperately yearned to be understood above all by his family. Don’t we all? I’m taken by how much he cares for his father’s happiness, his longing to be closer to his brother, and how he tenderly shares his special bond with the late Queen. Needless to say, I found “Spare” surprisingly thoughtful, witty, informative, cathartic and above all, sincere.

Spare

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Thank you to the writers and cast whose dialogues and characters in this film made me laugh so hard. One of the funniest films I’ve seen in years! It’s even better than Jumanji 2. I’m so thrilled to watch the gang’s misadventures in another Jumanji world. But the hilarious writing and acting are what make this reboot so much better than its predecessor. The punchlines are funny as hell and I can’t wait to watch the 4th instalment to this franchise. Kudos to the writers, cast, director and crew!

Jumanji: The Next Level

From the title itself, you get an idea that The Woman In The House Across The Street is a parody of a suspense genre that pokes fun on traumatised wine-drinking woman trope. What really makes this an enjoyable miniseries to watch is Kristen Bell’s performance. The way she acted out her character was so sincere that this dark suspense comedy will make you giggle for all the wrong reasons. For instance, the scene—where she made snide comments about her rival on Instagram and then took photos of herself to make her Instagram more enticing—was just smack on hilarious. It’s a satire on how we make snap judgments and then find ourselves lured into the very same thing we make a mockery of. SPOILER ALERT: In episode 5, there were a lot of steamy sex scenes in almost every corner of the house. There was plenty of violence and gore as well. For me, it was obvious that the actual killer and how the murders were done were an exaggeration to the point of implausible. It’s a parody after all. I just think season 1 was overstretched when they could have quicken the pace within 5 or 6 episodes. Needless to say, if you like dark comedy, The Woman In The House Across The Street is worth watching.

The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window

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Anna

This TV series is definitely worth binge watching! I would recommend to watch it in Spanish with English subtitles to really appreciate the beauty of this language and depict 18th century Spain. This is more than a tale of forbidden love between different social castes. There’s a lot of tension for every character (good or bad) and you can see their motivations through nuances in their dialogues and facial expressions. I applaud the writers and the director for the development of not only the leading characters but also the supporting cast. They all contributed to the richness of the story. Lots of twists in the plot as well so you’ll look forward to watching the next episodes until you reach the satisfying ending. The cast ensemble is laudable for the portrayal of their roles but the depiction of the antagonists and their back stories added a different layer of depth in the storyline. I especially enjoyed the portrayal of Diego de Castamar. His integrity would make a woman swoon. The cinematography is fantastic and the costumes and sets are pleasing to the eyes. Just beware that there’s a lot of nudity and mature content. Highly recommended for adults with a flair for period drama to indulge in this remarkable TV series.

The Cook of Castamar

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This is a heartbreaking and haunting tale of lost innocence and despair. I thought it was clever how the writer weaved the narrative from the Nazis’ perspective to drive a powerful irony in the end. Watch it and it will surely make you contemplate how the real villains portrayed decent people as evil and how fragile children’s innocence can lead to disaster. Not for the faint-hearted but worth watching.

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

So I see a lot of reviews here that spew aversions of TikTok personalities, social influencers and social media. I get it. There are valid points why a lot of us find the misuse and abuse of social media utterly appalling (creating a staged/filtered presence of an otherwise humdrum existence and propagating this false perception of beauty, happiness, success, etc.). Reality is, times have changed and with it is a generation that is finding itself an identity that is marked by the socio-economic and political landscape of its times. But this movie is an attempt to entertain—if not—reflect on the very fact that we live in the age of social media and its by-products. I see it as a satire of sorts. High school is hell on earth for a lot of people (though it has its moments). The premise of the movie is indeed predictable (I mean what else did you expect from a remake of a high school rom com?!). But if you’re like most people all over the world stuck at home during lockdown, this isn’t such a bad movie to indulge in. So lighten up. This movie is not as horrible as it seems (just don’t take it too seriously).

He's All That

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The plot of an all-female volleyball team beating a bunch of maniacs would have been salvageable. But the pettiness of the catfights and foolish disposition of most of the girls (with the exception of the characters Hazuki and Jeanne) would make you feel agitated and cheering less for them. The characters of Morgane and Lise are so annoying that it just compounded the overall mediocrity of this movie.

Girls with Balls

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