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“Away” Netflix Series Review by Brooke Daugherty

September 13, 2020 10:51 am |

Netflix announced their space drama Away in 2018. It is based on an article by Chris Jones at Esquire about astronaut Scott Kelly. It seems the only consultation creator Andrew Hinderaker did was to the article itself and other space movies. The premise sounds interesting and the cast seems pretty solid. You have Oscar winner...

“The Baby-Sitters Club” Review by Brooke Daugherty

Published by Leftover Brian

July 26, 2020 2:40 pm |

For those of us who loved The Baby-Sitters Club books by Ann M. Martin, the early 90s HBO series or the mid 90s film, Netflix’s series is a faithful and updated adaptation. All the characters are true to the core of the originals with even more diversity than the books.They tackle bullying, responsibility and young...

“Unsolved Mysteries” Netflix Review by Brooke Daugherty

Published by Leftover Brian

July 6, 2020 10:23 am |

Netflix has resurrected Unsolved Mysteries. Netflix tapped Stranger Things executive producer Shawn Levy along with Cosgrove-Meurer Productions for a 12 episode season. The first 6 episodes dropped on July, 1, 2020. If you are looking for an exact remake with a new host with the dulcet tones or awkward cadence of Robert Stack, you’re out...

“Criminal: France” Review by Brooke Daugherty

Published by Leftover Brian

November 3, 2019 9:31 am |

All three episodes were directed by Frédéric Mermoud. The directing is excellent. Mermoud uses the two-way mirror brilliantly at times. He uses the script and limited settings to pull off tension and suspense. Episodes were written by different writers, however – Episode 1: George Kay (one of the original creators) & director Frédéric Mermoud; Episode...