Reviews

This movie follows Ann Atwater (Taraji P. Henson), a civil rights activist in Durham, North Carolina, who battles with the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) leader C. P. Ellis (Sam Rockwell) for a decade until 1971, when the two agree to co-chair a two-week community meeting to deal with a court-ordered school desegregation decree, which changes both of their lives.

Since last year, we have seen movies about the start of a friendship between a white and a black person (Green Book). While this movie is also about the friendship between two main characters, this movie is nothing like Green Book. Green Book was problematic, focusing on the 'white savior' trope whilst this movir has a fleshed out narrative with both the character being their own person. And guess what, both of them save each other. She saves him from his racist mindset and he saves her and the black community by learning acceptance.

The best thing about this movie is the acting. Powerhouse performances by Taraji P. Henson and Sam Rockwell. They bring out the emotions and the human-ness in this real life personalities. But mostly, I have to commend Taraji, she steals whatever scenes she is in. Also, Anne Heche, no matter how little she is on screen, is brilliant. Also, the direction and the production design of this movie is fantastic. I love all tghe 70s costume and the makeup in this film.

My only complaint has to be that there's more emphasis on C.P. Ellis than on Ann Atwater. I agree that the story is about how he comes into term with acceptance but given the powerful performance by Taraji, I wanted more of her. In the end, you are left with wanting more of her.

Altogether, this is a beautiful film and I am happy with the story and the portrayal of an interracial friendship than I ever was with Green Book.

First of all, the very idea of Munchausen by Proxy has always fascinated me. I kept on researching about it and learning about it. I came across the case of the Blanchards and was immediately interested. Now when I heard that there was going to be a TV series based on the real life story, I was excited.

And good gracious, this show doesn't disappoint. I watched the first two episode right after it dropped and was hooked! The direction and the cinematography is simply phenomenal. But what really got me and made me impressed was the acting and the production design.

Let's start with the production design. I know it may seem unusual but as an aspiring film student with an interest on production design, I was impressed by how the house looked so much like where the crimes happened. The makeup is simply brilliant and the actors almost look like their real life counterparts. The clothes that Gypsy wears, is identical/similar to what she wore in real life.

The other best thing is the acting. Great performances all around. Stating the obvious, Patricia Arquette and Chloe Sevigny are always awesome and they shine in their roles as Dee Dee and the neighbor, Mel. But someone who surprised me was Joey King. Having seen her in stuff like The Kissing Booth, I was skeptical but she completely embodies Gypsy. She is no longer Joey King, she is Gypsy now. Her voice, her walk and her talk is not hers now, it's Gypsy's. I will call it right now, she is gonna get nominated for an Emmy.

Overall; this is a really fascinating series and can't wait for the future episodes. It's chilling. And if you are a fan of good acting, then I highly recommend this.

Omg. Everyone was scared to see how they will end this but my god!!! This was amazing!! Everything from the powerhouse performance by Frances Conroy and the cameos by JLange and Angela Bassett!!! This is one of the most amazing episode of the season. And the end, it comes full circle! They answered all the questions. And the scenes where the witches died, (they come back!), was simply bloody beautiful!! I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEXT SEASON!!!

The first episode of ONCE without Emma, Snow and others might sound weird but trust me it's not. The show takes place in a new place, it has a new curse and some new cast members but this is the same show we love. The Henry we know has grown up, the Evil Queen has a new persona and Hook is a cop. The most interesting thing was Rumple. I like how they didn't change him and he's still a good-bad person. Also, this episode just paves the way for future episodes and that's why they don't disclose much. It's still a good show and I will not stop watching this.

CONTAINS MINOR SPOILERS.

I loved this episode titled 'Page 23'. This episode feels like the episodes from Season 1 where one character was emphasized more. In this episode, we see the backstory of Regina/Evil Queen. The flashback mirrors some previous episodes where our Queen is trying to find whereabouts of Snow. But then it escalates to something else. It shows who Regina hates and it's herself.

Then in the present day we see a battle between Regina and Evil Queen. And at last the Queen chapter is closed. We see how Regina embraces her dark side with Queen embracing her good side. And here, the evil part gets her happy ending too.

The Hook/Emma part is super sad. Emma finds Hook's secret and Hook decides to sail far away from Emma but then well, no spoilers but it's a sad ending.

Overall, this episode is a good one. The acting is great. We have flashbacks! And lot of storyline is getting intense. I applaud Lana Parilla. She's so great and don't forget to get tissues as the end will make you cry.