All Forms of Art

This was a very surprising show, where the disability is showcased in a very natural, even sometimes fun way, clearly meant to show the audience how our focus should really be on the human being, beyond any evident disabilities. It’s a comedy, at times dark, and at times filled with strength, willpower and motivational messages and you can easily find yourself watching it for a couple of hours in a row since it only features eight 15-minute episodes. It’s kind of autobiographical, but I had no idea at the time I watched it, so I’m giving my opinion on the impact it had on me whilst unaware of that fact. The protagonist is a gay guy with Cerebral Palsy, fighting to be able to be independent, have a job and, as all of us, love. He is somewhat ashamed of his health condition, also being very tired of not getting treated like any other person, so he tries to hide it, which tends to lead him toward particularly difficult situations. It’s a very strong character and it gi...

This new show by Netflix is another “ surprisingly addictive ” one that you’ll want to binge watch.  It follows a story, in which there is a big secret involved, which the whole action revolves around. Fun fact, you know this from the very beginning, but that doesn’t take away your interest in the story, and where it’s headed, quite the opposite. The cast is pretty good and the story and action are guided well throughout. Labeled as a dark comedy, you’ll find it to be a near-perfect mix of funny and tragic moments, that will keep you glued to your screens. One of the things that I found the most interesting is that, for the first time, I second guessed myself on what to do while watching a show. Usually, watching the situations unfold, from the outside looking in, you very easily think and make a judgment on what the character should do, yet in this case, the show is able to emotionally involve you in such a matter that I found myself having doubts about what m...