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Reviews
Monk: Mr. Monk Meets the Playboy (2003)
A mistake?
A lot of women (and men) work in various aspects of adult industries, and, surprise, surprise - a lot of people patronize those industries with a lot of money. Whether they be strip clubs, cam girls, adult films and so on, as long as these are complete, consenting voluntary choices as employment, they are just another venue of entertainment employment. Sharona admitted herself, to her son, that she was trying to make a better life for the both of them. Yes, these jobs are not considered mainstream jobs, but why go on and on about it being a mistake? There are many more mainstream employment venues where honesty and integrity are covertly discouraged, in fact, a bit of dishonesty, trickery and backstabbing are unwritten rules and are silently encouraged. What makes jobs like these any more acceptable? The point is - don't assume you know and understand the integrity of a person based solely on their employment. Apparently Sharona was able to eventually get through nursing school and become a successful nurse.. if not for that other job, she might not have been able to. So why the mistake? I applaud the writers' handling of Benjy's mature and enlightened response.
Cold Case: Daniela (2004)
Poignantly written and performed within the genre.
I remember seeing this as a first run and whenever I could since then. Such a deeply important story, especially today. Love that transcends all but does not ignore the surrounding sad realities I am hoping that this episode opened many minds and hearts. I always considered myself open and nonjudgmental but this story really opened my eyes more by presenting a true love story, rather than stereotypes or exaggerations to try to make a point. While as a crime drama focused on solving homicides, you already know (in most cases) which person has died, the ending was still extremely heartbreaking. It is, unfortunately, all too common an ending, or at least a contemplation, for too many women like Daniela, and other - often Very young, folks in the LGBT+ community. God willing, this will change.