Gary McCurry reviews the seventh episode of Bloodline… My first surprise from ‘Part 7’ was that the words “Directed by Tate Donovan” appear during the opening credits. A strange thing happens when you know the director for other means than directing, especially in television, you focus more intently to the method they use to capture […]
Bloodline Season 1 Episode 6 Review
Gary McCurry reviews the sixth episode of Bloodline… And we’re back. After two episodes of plodding along and learning little about what drives the Rayburn’s, we return to the tension filled, thrilling family drama that had me in a vice grip soon after seeing the pilot. Danny and John’s fragile relationship is the focus and […]
Bloodline Season 1 Episode 5 Review
Gary McCurry reviews the fifth episode of Bloodline… Five episodes into Bloodline and as soon as you meet a new character you know that their importance won’t be revealed to you straight away, that’s not how they work. Tedious at times, sure. I’ve become accustomed to discovering the backstory to a character through flashbacks, long monologues and […]
Bloodline Season 1 Episode 4 Review
Gary McCurry reviews the fourth episode of Bloodline… Among the kind compliments I received regarding the first Bloodline piece, a couple of people (one being my father so I’m not sure that one counts) text stating that they plan on starting the show based on what they had read. This is one of the most […]
Bloodline Season 1 Episode 3 Review
Gary McCurry reviews the third episode of Bloodline… Around the age of 9 or 10 I owned a whole bunch of magazines wherein you built a boat, plane or railway set with the parts included in each edition. The thing is, after issue #1 and the first 4 or 5 segments, I’d either forget or […]
Second Opinion – While We’re Young (2015)
While We’re Young, 2015. Directed by Noah Baumbach. Starring Ben Stiller, Naomi Watts, Amanda Seyfried, Adam Driver, Charles Grodin and Maria Dizza.SYNOPSIS: The life, career and marriage of Cornelia and Josh is upended when they meet young and vibrant couple, Jamie and Darby who introduce them to a new way of living. Actors are regularly […]
Bloodline Season 1 Episode 2 Review
Gary McCurry reviews the second episode of Bloodline… We’ve all heard the saying “blood is thicker than water.” Here, episode 2 brings with it two events that could disprove the theory. These moments will likely change life within and out-with the family. Unlike the first episode, spoilers will be in effect here. Following on from […]
Bloodline Season 1 Episode 1 Review
Gary McCurry reviews the first episode of Bloodline… Changing his mind, Danny Rayburn (Ben Mendelsohn) takes the speech in his hand and places it back in the pocket from which it came. “To the Rayburn’s!” he shouts. His audience at the annual gathering held in the picturesque family-owned getaway in Florida breathe a silent sigh […]
Movie Review – White Bird in a Blizzard (2015)
White Bird in a Blizzard, 2015. Directed by Gregg Araki. Starring: Shailene Woodley, Eva Green, Thomas Jane, Christopher Meloni, Shiloh Fernandez, Gabourey Sidibe and Mark Indelicato. SYNOPSIS: It’s 1988 and Kat Connors is trying to discover her sexual identity. During the same time, her mother disappears without a trace, turning her life upside down. I’m […]
Movie Review – Catch Me Daddy (2015)
Catch Me Daddy, 2015. Directed by Daniel Wolfe and Matthew Wolfe. Starring Sameena Jabeen Ahmed, Conor McCarron, Gary Lewis and Wasim Zahir. SYNOPSIS: Laila is hiding from her family in West Yorkshire with her boyfriend, Aaron. During the course of a night her life changes forever when her brother, accompanied by hired thugs discover her […]