Thanksgiving Special: Musings on the dysfunctional family dramedy HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS (1995) – directed by Jodie Foster

A couple of weeks ago I hosted a movie night with one of my Indonesian friends who suggested that we watch Home for the Holidays, which happens to be one of her favorite holiday movies. As I was watching it, I realized I was stepping into a cultural space that felt pretty different from my …

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AppleTV Limited Series Trailer: The Essex Serpent

I love limited series! I like that format better as it takes far less commitment than open-ended series that tend to get dragged on too long. But yet it allows for more character development than a 2-hour movie. AppleTV has been on a roll lately on the TV front. I know I still haven't caught …

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