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MotherFatherSon (2019)
Captivating, magnetic, unique, worldly
This must be one of the best TV mini-series I have ever seen. Truly captivating. As it starts, you may think you know where it is going, but you are fantastically wrong. As you watch, you are constantly surprised by little things. Their grit, heartlessness, and emotional journeys. Loyalty and self-interest. People's true colours.
The writing is unique. One can tell that the creator is worldly, experienced and clearly surrounded by intriguing people.
The main acting trio is superb. Helen McCrory is magnetic in every scene. Billy Howle shows incredible potential. He is terribly convincing at all times. You can imagine him winning and Oscar one day. And Richard Gere is finally playing a layered and inscrutable character. The three of them deserved a BAFTA each.
I have rewatched it, and I will probably rewatch it again in a few years. I rarely do that with TV shows. And even the second time, I was glued to the screen every second of it.
Benjamin (2018)
a waste of time
Not everyone should make films. This one proves it. I was recommended this by a friend, and read good comments about it online. Do not believe them yourself.
The story is thin, and honestly just not worth filming. Another gay cliché about a young man not being able to commit. All accompanied by extremely bad comedic attempts. All the characters were utterly unlikeable. The direction was pretentious, actors were unconvincing, and Anna Chancellor was completely wasted on this. This is a film for people who think they know art, and are very arrogant about it, but that actually don't. Do not waste your time.
The Good Wife: Mind's Eye (2015)
genuinely refreshing
This is my first IMDb review, and I chose this exact episode for it. Something of a fair warning: The Good Wife being my favourite TV show ever aired, I do come a little on the partial side. That being said, I still consider this to be one of the best episodes of any TV show to date.
After finishing the entire show, I keep returning to some of my favourite episodes. This one is the one episode I keep talking about to the people I recommend the show to. I call it "the one where her voice is hoarse". And people actually remember what I was telling them about when they finally watch s06e14.
From acting, to directing and music editing, this is a true TV gem. Not to forget the great writing, which is already synonymous with the show. All accompanied by great comic relief from amazing supporting cast, as well as a stellar performance from J. Margulies.
The episode doesn't follow the show's usual pattern, which makes some of the more unadventurous viewers dissatisfied. I, however, find the internal processing of Alicia's reveal even more of her constant inner struggle, as well as a relatable, yet more-than-impressive, train of thoughts. This episode emphasises her humanity, and brings us closer to our favourite show's protagonist. And most importantly, it is just jolly good fun. Mind you, if you are stupid, you won't get half of it.