Georgie Oakley’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility is a beautifully raw, naturalistic reimagining that strips away the traditional pristine veneer of the period drama. Collaborating with debut screenwriter Diana Reid and cinematographer Arnaud Potier, Oakley creates a film centred on the grit required by women to make their way in the world, the unbreakable bonds…
When I first watched the trailer for this film I was hooked, and I didn’t know the story was inspired by the Bible story of Ruth. That caught my attention because I was curious how such an ancient story would be translated into a modern setting. This version reimagines Ruth as a hip hop artist…
There is a reason why IMDb put this eight-episode series on its “shows to watch this week” list. The Runarounds is a brilliant mix of storytelling and music perfect for people who don’t listen to music a lot and for people who live for it. Trust me, I’m not just saying this because I had the…
The recent episode of The Summer I Turned Pretty just reminded me why Taylor is quickly becoming one of my favorite characters this season. Honestly, her whole arc has been such a glow-up. She’s still the bold, confident Taylor we’ve always known the one who’s quick with a joke, unafraid to speak her mind, and never short…
“This is the messiness of life, and as an annoyingly brilliant man once told me, these are the best bits.” Sofia Carson is on fire with romantic comedies this year, first The Life List, and now My Oxford Year. She has this girl-next-door charm that fits perfectly with these roles. You genuinely believe her as Anna, an…
Episode 3 flipped everything for me and yes, I might just be Team Conrad now, but probably not for the reasons you’d expect. Conrad doesn’t need to end up with Belly, or even stay in the same place. He needs a fresh start, somewhere far from the chaos that’s followed him. His dad continues to…
I was Team Jeremiah throughout all of Seasons 1 and 2 but honestly after everything that’s happened so far, I might be Team No One now. Not even Team Steven. The young adult drama continues to explore the love triangle between Belly and her two childhood friends. Now, Belly is heading to college the same school where…
