Adam Leigh

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Elizabeth Moss again proves her superior acting chops in this unique spy thriller as a rogue agent assigned to bring in suspected terrorist Adilah. It's a 12-episode spy drama that's full of plot twists, and is intriguing from the very first episode up to the last. Moss is paired with Yumna Marwan, a fine actress in her own right. Together they form a distrustful alliance - a buddy picture for women - if you will. They try to outwit CIA bad guys as Moss' mission is changed when she seeks to reunite her captured target with her daughter. A marvelous hybrid of spy thriller and female buddy picture, a real rarity. A great weekend binge.

Quality all around. A moving story of life in 1970s Navajoland told through the characters of the extended family of stoic Navajo police Lt. Joe Leaphorn, played by Hahn McClarnon in a career best performance worthy of an Emmy nod. Rated 100% by Rotten Tomatoes for the first two seasons, Dark Winds is slated for season 3 on AMC/Netflix in early 2025. What strikes me about this series is the subtle way I was drawn into the interior lives of the principals while tracking the procedural storyline. Even more affecting was the realization that I'd never imagined this world of marginalised ostracization of the Rez.

The timing of the release of this picture in 2024 is ordained. And the cataclysmic apotheosis of Kamela Harris into the public consciousness is like a meteor that illuminates the lineage and the inestimable value of black female politicians since the modern Civil Rights - Gender Equality movement began over 60 years ago. Bio pics have their challenges yet the screenplay hits a strong throughline of the story essentials grounded in the indomitable character of Chisholm. Regina King's realization of the willfull, principled, kind and devoted pioneer is full bodied while remarkably contained. Supporting cast performances are pitch perfect, the tempo never drags and the production values take us back in time effortlessly. This story points directly to the next evolutionary cultural moment; President Kamela Harris.

Top notch thriller. Inventive. High stakes. Career best performances by Sarah Paulson and Judy Davis. What starts out as a suspense thriller with the clearly defined evil genius Nurse Ratched evolves over the series arc to a meaningful evolution of relationships and a coming out story. Historical themes of misogyny, medical hubris, society's dark denial of mental health issues are deftly exposed in a secondary layer of content/context that fuels more compelling motives to our conflicted and desperate characters. An intensionally disturbing and yet compassionate vision of life for those involved with this mental institution. Five stars once again go to the visionary genius of exec Ryan who reveals the option for empathy in the midst of horrific circumstances and events.

History Channel’s fifth “epic presidential documentary” miniseries, following George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant. I was particularly moved by the overarching themes of democracy and liberty as the foundation of this well done docudrama. So relevant today in understanding the threat to democracies worldwide by globalist fascism. The same rancid human evil recycled again and again over millenia gives credence to the theory that humanity is a failed experiment destined never to evolve as a race, but only provide opportunities for individual awareness and growth in consciousness. The approach to understanding FDRs character and how it is he transformed the relationship of government and the governed is essential to appreciating the colossal enormity of FDRs accomplishment. Empathy and compassion, a commodity of character in short supply on planet earth. Executive Producer Bradley Cooper and the entire creative and production team are to be lauded for this opportunity to learn from history. Let those who have eyes to see...

Nic Pizzolatto's gift is weaving a tapestry of mysterious crime drama and troubled souls striving mightily to redeem themselves, if unaware until they come up against a compelling but irascible partner with whom they share a genius for crime solving. Great drama. Challenging to the small minded. Revelatory to the open hearted. The dynamic pairing of dissimilar detective partners is the hallmark of each season. Season 1, my personal favorite, McConaughey offers a superb characterization as the has-been detective-philosopher against Harrelson's conflicted, adulterous family man. (Certainly one of, if not McConaughey's best performances). A twisty plot keeps you engaged, ending in a nail-biting finish. Season 2 is getting a bad rap IMO. Nicely produced in a pseudo noir modern LA. Themes of murder, addiction and corrupt government officials play against each character's desperate need for brutal honesty to survive. A compelling drama plumbing the depths of personal trauma. Vince Vaughn, Colin Farrell and Rachel McAdams acquit themselves admirably (probably her best work ever). Season 3 hits the mark pairing Ali and Dorff. Truly a buddy picture. (Dorff's career best). Themes of marital strife, racism, aging and crushing family tragedy woven into a deftly handled whodunit traversing past/present/future timeline. And who doesn't love a bunch of racist crackers getting blown to pieces by a Claymore. Scoot Mcnairy proves once again he is a top notch character actor who's range knows no bounds.

I'm incredulous that anyone would dislike this picture. Perhaps these folks are the audience for films like Dumb and Dumber or Madea Goes to Jail. Well, it takes all kinds. Intolerable Cruelty is among a handful of modern satires of American life such as American Psycho, Heathers or the Coen Brothers own Fargo. Rich with parody of character and high society the film is also rich with slapstick and silly wordplay as well as goofy bit characters. Gus, the Baron, Howard and old man Wrigley take their star turns with glee. Thank God the Coen Brothers are with us; two intellectual, comedy savants in an age of dumb and dumber.

Superb suspense thriller. Vera Farmiga's finest achievement. Freddie Highmore's low key intensity is compelling. His precipitous fall into madness demonstrates incomparable range. Superior character development throughout. The tenderness and caring with which these afflicted and desperate characters treat each other between bouts of rage and ill treatment is amazing and profound. A wild ride to be sure. One that illicits compassion for these cursed souls. Deeply satisfying. High tragedy for those who can appreciate it. Kudos to the show runners and writers. On par with the series adaptation of Stephen King's Mister Mercedes.