Harlots, one of Hulu’s more underrated shows about women who deal most directly with the most personal consequences of our beliefs about sex, desire, and power, is back. And it’s…well, this is Harlots, so it’s entertaining and enjoyable, even at…
Harlots 2×06 Review: The women struggle to transcend legacies of trauma
A major theme in Harlots is how violence abuse is perpetuated throughout generations, and how the various women in the show have coped with their trauma. Margaret’s mother was so unfeeling towards her daughter, she sold her off to Quigley,…
Harlots Season 2 Premiere Review: Get ready, because the girls are definitely back in town
Harlots was always a show with quite a bit on its mind. Call it a byproduct of its subject matter, which happens to be about prostitutes in 1763 London, a time when one in five women made their living that…
Halloween Movie Countdown Day 13: The Strangers (2008)
We’ll be counting down to Halloween with a new post each day about our personal favorite Halloween-inspired and horror movies. To read our past lead up to Halloween coverage, click here. I have a very complicated relationship with horror movies. Most…
Ally’s Movie Review: Jamie Marks Is Dead
In its best moments, Jaime Marks is Dead is an eerie and personal look at the need to be loved, especially when you’re young and the damage the unloved can reap is at its strongest. At its worst it’s film that’s…
Shane’s Movie Review: ‘Robot & Frank’
Apparently in the near future almost everyone will have their very own robot butlers to do everything from house cleaning to the weekly shopping. An independent hit on the festival circuit, it is impossible not to like this movie from…