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Ramy Season 1 Review: Faith and Strawberries
Read a thought-provoking Ramy Season 1 review that delves into profound questions about religion, symbolism, and the portrayal of complex characters. Discover the unique perspective of this overlooked culture and its exploration of human adolescence.
The Bear Season 2 Review: Time Well Spent
The Bear S2 is a story that lives in the characters career vs personal passions, with big meaning but is relatable and easy to digest.
Black Mirror Season 6: Reviews of Episodes 1-3
Read reviews of Black Mirror Season 6 episodes 1-3: “Joan is Awful,” “Loch Henry”, and “Beyond the Sea”.
Succession Revelations from the Series Finale
The revelations of Succession's series finale. Explore the toxic dynamics, disturbing abuse, and haunting secrets that unfold in the gripping conclusion.
Roy Family Dynamics: Succession “Church and State” Review
Diving into complex dynamics of the Roy family in the penultimate episode of Succession.
Succession Deep Dive: Season 4 Episode 8, ‘America Decides’
Intriguing dynamics and consequences among the Roy siblings during election night make for a historically good episode of TV.
Top 5 Sopranos Podcasts You Should Listen to in 2023
The Sopranos still captivates audiences years after its finale. Dive into the world of the show with these top-rated Sopranos podcasts.
Power & Pitfalls of Self-Reflection: Lessons from The Sopranos
The Sopranos, and its portrayal of the power of therapy, self-reflection, and moral choices. Learn more about its central themes and lasting impact.
Best 17 Limited Series Ranked
Discover the 17 best limited series of all time, including The Night Of, Chernobyl, I May Destroy You, and more. Plus, the best protagonists, antagonists, side characters.
An Analysis of the Role of Violence in "The Sopranos”
Violence in the Sopranos as a plot device & commentary on larger themes adds tension & depth to the story & raises big questions about power & morality.
The Best Shows of 2022
Looking for some new shows to watch? Here’s my top 10 list (plus honorable mentions) of the best from 2022…
The House of Dragons Series Brought Back HBO Sundays
House of Dragons series, S1 just wrapped, but it brought back the event that is Sunday night HBO viewing.
The Patsy Parisi Sopranos Theory
Patsy Parisi’s presence in the Sopranos is understated but very interesting when you consider the theory of him being the man behind the demise of Tony Soprano. This is a deeper dive into the side character and a look at the possibility of him being the one who set Tony up.
The Motives of Uncle Junior and Patsy Parisi from the Sopranos
Junior’s dementia is one of the most fascinating and underrated aspects of a show that dives deep into the science and philosophy of mental health - or as Christopher would put it, “the human condition”.
So many threads woven together. Leaving native land, spiritual kinship, love. It’s one of my favorite movies and was my favorite of 2023.