The success of last year’s Alien: Romulus has ignited interest in the franchise once again. While I wasn’t a fan of the latest film version, I was intrigued when a TV series was announced. The series creator is Noah Hawley, who also wrote all the episodes and directed two or three episodes of the series. …
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EMMYS 2025: Chatting about THE PENGUIN’s Costume Design with Costume Designer & TV Academy Voter Resa McConaghy
Welcome to another collab edition with my dear friend Resa McConaghy, the costume designer extraordinaire who runs not just one, but two amazing blogs: Graffiti Lux Art and More and Art Gowns, which showcases her amazing designs and sketches, such as this one. We had collaborated earlier this year on the Emmy nominations and snubs, …
TV Reviews: The Day of the Jackal (Peacock) + MURDERBOT (AppleTV) – binge-worthy series to add to your watch list
This Summer, I've been watching a lot more TV series than movies. Not sure why, but there is just a ton of good content on streaming. Plus, once you discover a great series, it makes it easier to decide what to watch when I turn on my TV in our home theater. My hubby and …
TV Review: A Man On The Inside (S1) – Ted Danson shines in this witty + funny series about aging that’s enjoyable for everyone of all ages
A good friend of mine, Becky (aka Prairie Girl), recommended this one to me, and I’m so glad she did. I think this is one of the most underrated shows of 2024 that should’ve gotten more attention. Netflix's A Man On The Inside (Season 1) Charles, a widowed retired professor, finds a fresh purpose when …
EMMYS 2025 – Musings on the Emmy Nominations + Biggest Snubs with TV Academy Voter Resa McConaghy
I knew the Emmy nominations were coming, but I didn't realize it was this week. It's a big night for HBO MAX (yep, it's back to its old name again, haha) as it outshines its main competitor, Netflix, with 142 Emmy nominations versus 121 for Netflix. This lead comes from the super popular shows …
TV Review: MobLand on Paramount+ – This mobster drama doesn’t break new ground, but worth a watch for the three leads: Mirren, Brosnan + Hardy
Movies or TV shows based on the lives of mobsters have been popularized by Hollywood for decades now. Of course, most people have seen either The Godfather Trilogy or the HBO series’ The Sopranos, or both. There are countless of other movies and TV shows that’s been produced throughout the years about mobsters. But we …
TV Review: SEVERANCE (Season 1) – a binge-worthy workplace mystery that rewards your patience
Happy Hump Day aka Wednesday (for those in the Northern Hemisphere)! As we're getting over the middle day of the traditional workweek, I thought I'd post a review of a show that's set in the workplace. AppleTV's Severance (Season 1) I blogged about this series back in 2022 when it first came out but for …
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