The Boys in the Band [2020] This hidden gem from Netflix is based on a Pulitzer prize-winning play from the 1960’s that still resonates even in 2020. I do suspect that no screen adaptation can do any stage play justice, but with a cast that features Jim Parsons, […]
10- Pieces of a Woman “Pieces of a Woman” is a movie that is difficult to review, and, at times, difficult to watch. But if anyone will remember it, it would be for its long opening sequence of a woman giving birth. It’s an incredible scene, fiercely acted […]
Welcome to the ultimate list of things to watch on Netflix (and other streaming platforms) during the lockdown. There’s a bit of something for everyone here, and the comment section is yours to recommend more stuff. Stay home. Stay safe. And more importantly, happy streaming! Click on the […]
1- Blade Runner 2049 [2017] What? A sequel that doesn’t suck? You heard it. The original film had Harrison Ford as Rick Deckard, a blade runner who hunts for fugitive, murderous replicants. Having vanished for 30 years, it’s up to K, a young blade runner (Ryan Gosling, never […]
1- History Of Swear Words [2021] Welcome to “History of Swear Words”, hosted by none other than the legendary Nicolas Cage. I’m serious. This series is real and it’s easily bingeable. So prepare yourself to learn more about your favorite swear words, from “Fuck” to “Shit”. It’s a […]
The Wife [2018] Glenn Close delivers a masterful performance as the wife of a renowned author (Jonathan Pryce), who is about to receive the Nobel prize for Literature. Over the course of a couple of days in Stockholm, old wounds are reopened and secrets are revealed, as we […]
T’is the season. Every couple of years I find myself updating my list of “ultimate Christmas movies to see”. This year, however, I’m recommending stuff that you can strictly find on Netflix. What are some of your favorites? 1- The Holiday Movies That Made Us [2020] If […]
A lot of Lebanese movies have finally found a home on Netflix, but not every movie is worth your time and effort. So to make your life a tiny bit easier, I thought I’d recommend a few films that really stood out for me over the years. […]
One of the blessings of Netflix (or any other streaming platform these days) is that you almost never run out of content to watch. I say that with full confidence, almost 8 months since the start of the pandemic, which forced me to spend much of my time […]
Many movies have tackled the process of filmmaking. In this post, we go through some of my favorites.