All Forms of Art

  The Great Flood is the latest Korean sci-fi/apocalypse movie streaming on Netflix, directed and co-written by Kim Byung-woo ( The Terror Live , Take Point , Omniscient Reader ).  What the Movie Is About On the surface,  The Great Flood begins like a classic disaster movie: a catastrophic flood engulfs Seoul after an asteroid impact, leaving people in a sinking apartment building struggling to survive.  An-na (Kim Da-mi), an artificial intelligence researcher, and her young son Ja-in (Kwon Eun-seong) cling to hope as the waters rise. They’re separated, reunited, and forced upward through the building, encountering panic, loss, and danger along the way.  Hee-jo (Park-Hae-soo, Squid Game ), a security operative sent to rescue them, adds another layer of urgency and mystery to their journey.  But halfway through the film, the narrative dramatically shifts into high-concept science fiction: what you thought was literal reality turns out to be part o...

  Kimberly Alexis Bledel (born September 16, 1981, in Houston, Texas, USA) is an American actress and model known for her versatile performances in television and film.  She began her career as a relative unknown and quickly became a familiar face on screens worldwide thanks to her breakout role in Gilmore Girls . Over the years, Bledel has taken on a variety of projects that showcase her range — from light-hearted drama and coming-of-age stories to intense, critically acclaimed dystopian drama. Most Known Works Gilmore Girls (2000–2007, 2016) Role: Rory Gilmore Alexis Bledel’s most iconic role was as Rory Gilmore, the studious, thoughtful daughter in the beloved comedy-drama Gilmore Girls .  The show centered on Rory’s close bond with her mother, Lorelai, and followed her academic journey from high school to Yale. This role made Bledel a household name and resonates with fans for its rich character development and heartfelt storytelling.  The character re...

  When I started watching Moonhaven , I didn’t know it had already been cancelled. Netflix presents it as something recent, almost like news, so I assumed I was beginning a story that would continue. Getting invested only to realize there would be no conclusion felt frustrating. Still, setting that aside, let’s focus on the show itself. A Sci-Fi Story Full of Secrets and Unused Potential The story is built around mysteries, secrets, and unanswered questions, and it could have developed brilliantly. The world of Moonhaven has depth, and the ideas behind it are strong, even if the execution never fully delivers. The Lunar Society and the Controversial Child-Raising System One of the most interesting concepts is the idea of family: raising other people’s children instead of your own to avoid clans, tribes, and inherited power. This radical social experiment is fascinating but barely explored. On Earth, we see protesters holding signs saying that Lunars will not take their chil...

  Man vs Baby , starring Rowan Atkinson , is a short Netflix comedy series that immediately feels familiar.  That’s not surprising — Atkinson is, after all, the unforgettable face behind Mr. Bean , one of the most iconic slapstick characters in television history. But while familiarity can be comforting, in this case it’s also the show’s biggest weakness. A Familiar Formula That Wears Thin From the very beginning, Man vs Baby tries to present something new. The character has a different name, a slightly different setup, and a new situation. However, as the episodes progress, it becomes increasingly clear that this is essentially Mr. Bean all over again . At first, that nostalgia might bring a smile. But after a while, it becomes tiring. The character’s exaggerated stupidity, which once felt fresh and clever, now feels  forced and repetitive . Some moments were mildly funny, but I must admit: I didn’t really laugh . The humor leans heavily into silly, physical co...

  Netflix’s The Abandons arrives dressed like a prestige western: dusty landscapes, simmering grudges, and a cast stacked with recognisable faces. What could go wrong? A frontier setting plus morally grey characters is a formula that has delivered everything from Deadwood to Godless . In practice, though, The Abandons feels like a checklist of Western clichés stitched together without much conviction. From the opening episodes, the show signals its intentions clearly — land disputes, revenge, rugged individualism — but rarely digs deeper than the surface. What should feel raw and dangerous instead plays out flatly, as if the series is going through the motions of the genre rather than engaging with it. Even Big Names Can’t Save It One of the main draws of The Abandons is its cast. Lena Headey, forever associated with the steely menace of Cersei Lannister ( Game of Thrones ), brings her usual intensity. Gillian Anderson, whose career ranges from the cool intelligence of Dana...

  When The Handmaid’s Tale first aired, it felt sharp, terrifying, and painfully necessary. I wrote about the first season as a dark and brilliant adaptation, one that used restraint, symbolism, and dread to tell its story. Now that I've finished the third season, my opinion has shifted — not wholly, but noticeably. The show is still good . Sometimes very good. But it also became frustrating, uneven, and less powerful than it could have been. June Osborne: From Survivor to Exhaustion Let’s talk about June (Elisabeth Moss, Mad Men ). I understand the idea behind her arc. She was meant to evolve — to become more confident, more assertive, more dangerous. A woman shaped by trauma who stops surviving and starts fighting back. On paper, it makes sense. On screen, however, it often doesn’t work. June becomes reckless to the point of irresponsibility. She repeatedly puts others in danger without seeming to fully care about who might be caught in the crossfire. Her actions feel impuls...

  Savage River is a tightly constructed Australian crime drama that succeeds by doing something many thrillers forget: it stays intimate.  Instead of stretching itself across dozens of subplots, it focuses on one central mystery and one deeply conflicted protagonist — Miki Anderson ( 13 Reasons Why ) — who returns to her rural hometown after serving time for a crime committed in her youth.  When All You Know Is Against You From the moment she arrives, the show cultivates a palpable tension: the town feels both familiar and hostile, like a place frozen in time except for its lingering resentments. The real strength of Savage River lies in its atmosphere . The cinematography leans into misty forests, open fields, and the quiet eeriness of small-town life, creating a sense of isolation that mirrors Miki’s emotional state.  Good Performances The performances are grounded and understated, with the cast delivering a believable depiction of community dynamics in whic...

  A moody thriller about grief, violence, and how far we go for the ones we love. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau ( Game of Thrones ) is Rayburn Swanson , a former hunter who now lives in isolation, running a wildlife sanctuary named after his missing daughter. Years after she vanished, Rayburn is just barely functioning—haunted, grieving, and clinging to the hope that she might still return. When a murdered girl turns up in the woods with eerie similarities to his daughter's disappearance, the local sheriff, Alice Gustafson ( Annabelle Wallis ), launches an investigation. Rayburn, meanwhile, accidentally crosses paths with a mysterious masked figure hunting a girl on his land. This encounter pulls him into the heart of the case in ways he never expected. The investigation twists, misleads, and slowly unravels, building toward a reveal that isn’t obvious—and intentionally so. Nothing is as straightforward as it seems. Themes of Grief and Family What makes The Silencing compelling is...

Frankenstein is a classic story about a scientist who brings a creature to life and must then confront the consequences of his experiment.  It is a tale about human responsibility, ambition, and the moral weight of creating life without considering what comes after.  Although it has never ranked among my favorite classics, I recognize its impact across generations. Its themes—fear of the unknown, the pain of rejection, and the search for identity—continue to resonate because they touch universal human questions. Del Toro’s New Version Guillermo del Toro’s new Netflix adaptation is visually stunning, as expected from a director known for combining imagination, craftsmanship, and emotion.  Cinematically, the film is close to perfect: the set design, practical effects, and lighting all reflect his signature gothic style, similar to what he used in Crimson Peak and Pan’s Labyrinth , but with a colder and more restrained tone that fits this story. It feels like a project ...

  There was a lot to say about Gen V Season 2. It started strong — the show was finally finding its own voice, its own space, and its own story separate from The Boys . But the last episode let me down. Everything that made Gen V feel fresh and independent was rushed or undone, as if the only goal was to merge it back into The Boys' story for Season 5. It’s frustrating because Gen V no longer felt like a cameo show … until it suddenly became one again. The Godolkin Arc: Wasted Potential The Godolkin University storyline was one of the most interesting parts of the series.  The politics, the power struggles, the moral ambiguity — it all had so much potential. But instead of giving it the depth it deserved, the finale rushed to wrap everything up, as if the writers were desperate to move on from these characters . It could have been so much more. Character Highlights and Misses Marie Moreau – Supposed to be the heart and hero of the show, but she never really captu...

  When the Ordinary World Turns Hostile Marie NDiaye ’s My Heart Hemmed In begins like a domestic drama and slowly turns into a psychological nightmare.  Nadia, a teacher in Bordeaux, suddenly finds herself shunned by everyone — neighbors, coworkers, even her husband. She has no idea why, and neither do we. It’s a setup that feels almost Kafkaesque — think The Trial or The Metamorphosis — where the real horror isn’t monsters or ghosts, but society itself turning inexplicably against you. A Hall of Mirrors Like in Elena Ferrante’s The Days of Abandonment, NDiaye dives deep into a woman’s unraveling mind, showing how fear distorts perception until reality itself becomes unreliable. Nadia’s paranoia grows, her body reacts in strange ways, and the city around her feels charged with invisible hostility. Reading it feels like being caught between a dream and a panic attack — much like Kazuo Ishiguro’s The Unconsoled, where logic keeps slipping just out of reach. Language That...

  Katrina: Come Hell and High Water  is a powerful and eye-opening documentary. It’s not just emotional—it actually explains what really happened during Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath.  Watching the news twenty years ago, I never fully understood the scope of what was going on. This documentary puts all the pieces together. Media Manipulation and Misleading Narratives What struck me most was the manipulation of the narrative. The people were often portrayed as criminals instead of as desperate victims fighting for survival.  In my country, the news back then kept repeating how “desperate” those people were, but never explained the full context or how deeply they had been failed. Seeing the truth now is shocking. The Dome: A Scene of Desperation The “dome” part is terrifying. The way people were herded and treated felt inhuman — like cattle.  Once again, politics took priority over people’s lives. Moments of Humanity Amid Chaos One of the most memorable ...

  Netflix’s Turn of the Tide is back for a second season, and honestly — I liked it.  It’s definitely darker and more serious than the first one, and that works. The stakes feel higher, the world more dangerous, and the visuals — especially those Azorean backdrops — are stunning. It’s still worth watching. When Characters Start to Annoy That said, some of the characters are downright annoying this time around.  Take Joe — I love him, I really do — but the constant code-switching between Portuguese and English feels forced. It’s such a cliché at this point, especially with former emigrants trying to sound cool by mixing languages. It no longer adds realism; it just feels like a stylistic tic. Inspector Frias… Enough Already Then there’s Inspector Frias ( Maria João Bastos ). She’s supposed to bring tension and discipline to the chaos, but instead she often comes off as grating and one-dimensional.  Every scene with her feels like an interrogation we’ve alre...

  I’m three episodes into  The Countdown  when I saw an Instagram reel of Jensen Ackles saying it was canceled.  Can’t say I’m surprised. Honestly, Jensen was the reason I even pressed play — and I know I’m not alone. Most of us tuned in because of him. Without him, I doubt the show would’ve had much of a chance. And now that we did give it a chance… well, I’m not sure disappointed is the right word, but let’s just say it’s not the kind of show that leaves you counting down for the next episode. It’s just another cop show — and when you’re jumping into a genre that’s been done (and done well ) so many times, you can’t afford to be “just another one.” A Strong Start That Fizzles Fast The first episode actually starts strong. Milo Ventimiglia ( This is Us ) is murdered in an unbelievable scene. Even though the synopsis tells you it’s coming, the scene still catches you off guard. The way it’s shot, the pacing — it actually makes you jump a little. For a moment, ...

  Disaster shows are often about noise: explosions, chaos, CGI waves swallowing cities. La Palma , however, does something far rarer — it stays quiet enough for you to hear what really matters.  Yes, it’s about a volcano and a possible tsunami. But beneath the ash and water, it’s really about people: scientists, politicians, and families caught in a chain reaction of fear, responsibility, and love. The Real Fault Line: Science vs. Politics The scientific premise is both fascinating and unsettling — an eruption in La Palma that could trigger a mega-tsunami. Yet the show’s real eruption is human. It’s the friction between scientists who see danger coming and politicians who fear the consequences of acting too soon. That tension — knowledge versus power — drives the story forward. It’s messy, frustrating, and heartbreakingly believable. In this sense, La Palma feels closer to Chernobyl than San Andreas . It’s not about heroes outrunning the apocalypse, but about the par...