One of the best crime dramas on Netflix hails from Finland — The third season of “Bordertown” is available on Netflix. If the series ended today, viewers would crave more while imagining the possibilities if the story continued. Premise Kari Sorjonen, played brilliantly by Ville Virtanen, is an investigator with the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in Helsinki, Finland. The stress of work…

Neil Gaiman’s acclaimed work is masterfully presented by an amazing cast in a stunning production — “The Sandman” has been one of the few series in recent years that I had to tell myself to stop watching so I could get some sleep. Such a dilemna seems poetic. With each episode I watched, I adjusted my perspective and yearned for more of something. It was as…

Which character are you in Jordan Peele’s newest film? — Jordan Peele’s film made me think and reflect upon its meaning for nearly two weeks before writing this review. The use of perspective is one of the wonderful aspects to Peele’s films. “Nope” is grounded in our real world and reflects upon the humanity as well as the horrors. The…

But who is willing to heed the call? — The internet and the technology therein have globalized humans, but have they enhanced our humanity? These platforms have amplified the voices of those often unheard, but they are still silenced under the booming shouts of oppression. A polarized world invigorates the internet which elicits impulsive reactions rather than encouraging a…

The Netflix documentary stirs up fears and angst within us — “Britney vs Spears” started as an idea by filmmaker Erin Lee Carr paying homage to one of the most popular singers of this century. During the last few years, however, the world started questioning the conservatorship which had stripped Britney of her rights. This seemingly propelled filmmakers to produce documentaries…

A 14th century poem is deconstructed for a 2021 film — Based on the Arthurian legend called “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight,” the film follows Sir Gawain (Dev Patel) who is King Arthur’s reckless and headstrong nephew. This version of the tale is written and directed by David Lowery. Though Lowery has talked about films of the 1980s influencing aspects…

The first season of the family-friendly series is a treat to watch — “The Mysterious Benedict Society” is streaming on Disney+ and is a familiar story that is in some ways fantastical. The series is based upon books of the same name, written by Trenton Lee Stewart with the first three books published from 2007 to 2009. …

My new book is more than just a book of poems — Order my new book “love yourself poetry” here: love yourself poetry love yourself poetry [Ehren, Jeff] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. love yourself poetrywww.amazon.com “love yourself poetry” is more than a book of poetry by author Jeff Ehren as it invites readers to become an active participant. Throughout the book there is space for thoughtful breaks so that readers may write notes. …

The film is like watching an entire phase of the MCU in one sitting — In a time in which Hollywood films still struggle with pacing versus character building, bloody action versus gratuitous female nudity, diverse casts and developing female characters, “The Suicide Squad” kills it. This stylish film makes each moment count proving that brevity is the soul of wit. Pacing Director James Gunn uses…