Bodyguard
I had already heard so much about the BBC show Bodyguard when it finally came to Netflix that I was very curious about it. Although I...
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Nov 16, 20182 min read
A Private War
If there is a moment in time that we need to be reminded of the role of journalism and the importance of those who dedicate, and...
Sep 12, 20182 min read
The Bookshop
After watching The Bookshop's trailer, it would be reasonable to expect a traditional romantic movie, almost a period romantic comedy....
Jun 14, 20181 min read
On Chesil Beach
The first time I remember seeing three-time Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan (Lady Bird, Brooklin) was in Atonement. Now she is back with...
May 10, 20181 min read
National Treasure
Looking for something to watch this weekend? Hulu recently released Kiri, the second season of the British show National Treasure. The...
Mar 19, 20182 min read
Hollister Reviews CBS’s Instinct
Anything with Alan Cumming has me at “hello.” I first saw him in “Circle of Friends,” with Minnie Driver, where he played the creepiest...
Mar 19, 20181 min read
La Mante
The Netflix French thriller La Mante is one of those shows that start very well but have a disappointing story development. La Mante...
Mar 19, 20182 min read
A Wrinkle in Time
“A Wrinkle in Time” has all the elements to be a great film: Adapted from a beloved book; director Ava Duvernay; Oprah Winfrey, Reese and...
Mar 19, 20182 min read
The TV musical is back!
NBC has had some success in the past with “Smash” in this genre. Jason Katims (creator of Friday Night Lights and Parenthood) takes us to...
Mar 15, 20181 min read
The Party
A black-and-white movie that feels more like a play and has a very British sense of humor. In other words, a movie that is guaranteed...
Mar 1, 20182 min read
Annihilation Movie
I wouldn’t call myself a big sci-fi fan, but I enjoyed Annihilation Movie. For those who have seen it, how would you describe what the...
Jan 16, 20183 min read
The Post: As relevant as ever
Arriving at the movie theatre to watch The Post, I was at the same time excited and a little afraid: how could I have such high...
Jun 13, 20163 min read
The West Wing Reunion
It’s no secret to those of you who listen to our podcast that I think that The West Wing is the best show ever done for television. Its...
Apr 11, 20163 min read
Shonda Rhimes Year of Yes Review
So, normally my reviews are centered on things we can watch, but I want to deviate from the norm here and review Shonda Rhimes' new book,...
Mar 22, 20163 min read
Everything is Copy Review
You can't be a friend of, let alone a fellow podcaster with O'Toole without bowing to her Nora Ephron at least once or twice. When we did...
Mar 14, 20163 min read
The Five Lessons of Downton Abbey
I watched the last episode of Downton Abbey over the weekend. It was painful. I kept clicking on the bar at the bottom to see how far...
Oct 23, 20153 min read
This week, it’s about the music.
I love music and I love movies. I’m not always fond of when they merge the two; sticking a song in the middle of a film or TV show can be...
Oct 17, 20153 min read
My name is Justine Hollister and I’m a binge watcher
Hi, my name is Justine Hollister, and I’m a binge series TV watcher. Let’s see. My all-time favorites: The West Wing. Grey’s Anatomy....
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