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TV Series|Utopia (2020)

Genre: Drama, Science Fiction, Dark Humor

Synopsis: A bunch of people who believe that the comic book Utopia is actually warning people from the incoming viruses. Utopia is a sequel to Dystopia- a comic book that tells about the life of Jessica Hyde and the evil Dr. Rabbit who creates viruses that puts a threat to the future of mankind.

Created by: Gillian Flynn

Release date: September 25, 2020

Based on: Utopia by Dennis Kelly

Starring:

John Cusack as Dr. Kevin Christie

Ashleigh LaThrop as Becky Todd

Dan Byrd as Ian Ackerman

Desmin Borges as Wilson Wilson

Jessica Rothe as Samantha

Christopher Denham as Arby

Javon Walton as Grant Bishop

Farrah Mackenzie as Alice

Cory Michael Smith as Thomas Christie

Jeanine Serralles as Colleen Stearns

Rainn Wilson as Michael Stearns

Sasha Lane as Jessica Hyde

Calum Worthy as Ethan

Seasons: 1-

Episodes: 8

Status: ongoing

Running time: 44-55 minutes per episode

Country: United States

IMDb rating: 6.5/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 56%

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Abbey’s Review: Are you a fan of science fiction films, comic books or Dan Brown? This new series that dropped on Amazon Prime last week is about a comic book called Utopia that foresees the future events warning people about viruses about to come and how to prevent them. The comic books have hidden messages, clues and mind-blowing puzzles that will lead to secrets and dark past of the life of Jessica Hyde and the mysterious Dr. Rabbit! Are viruses dangerous or are they beneficial?

Score: 9/10 👍🏻👍🏻

Would I recommend it? Yes. It’s timely and brilliant!

Special thanks to my friend Justin for recommending this show!

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Movies|The Half of It (2020)

Genre: Romance, Comedy

Synopsis: When smart but cash-strapped teen Ellie Chu agrees to write a love letter for a jock, she doesn't expect to become his friend - or fall for his crush. (IMDb)

Release date: May 1, 2020

Written by: Alice Wu

Starring:

Leah Lewis as Ellie Chu

Daniel Diemer as Paul Munsky

Alexxis Lemire as Aster Flores

Running time: 104 minutes

Country: United States

IMDb rating: 6.9/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 97%

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Abbey’s Review: It’s not a love story but a story about love, friendship and finding identity. It’s a wholesome story.

Score: 7/10 👍🏻👍🏻

Would I recommend it? Yes. It’s worth watching.

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Movies|I’m Thinking of Ending Things(2020)

Genre: Cerebral, Dark, Drama

Synopsis: Nothing is as it seems when a woman experiencing misgivings about her new boyfriend joins him on a road trip to meet his parents at their remote farm. (Netflix)

Based on: I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid

Release date: September 4, 2020

Directed by: Charlie Kaufman

Starring:

Jesse Plemons as Jake

Jessie Buckley as Lucy/Louisa/Lucia/Ames

Toni Collette as mother

David Thewlis as father

Running time: 134 minutes

Country: United States

IMDb rating: 6.8/10

Rotten Tomatoes: N/A

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Abbey’s Review: This reminds me of Midsommar, although this movie isn’t horror,  because they have similar creativity. It’s colorful, vivid and theatrical. Lots of imagery and symbolisms depicted on every scene. It shows the state of mind through a road trip down memory lane.

Score: 9/10 👍🏻👍🏻

Would I recommend it? Yes. I think this is one of my favorite films now.

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TV Series|Ratched (2020)

Genre: Drama, Psychological thriller

Synopsis: In 1947, Mildred Ratched begins working as a nurse at a leading psychiatric hospital. But beneath her stylish exterior lurks a growing darkness. (IMDb)

Created by: Evan Romansky

Release date: September 18, 2020

Based on: The character of Nurse Ratched from One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey

Starring:

Sarah Paulson as Nurse Mildred Ratched

Finn Wittrock as Edmund Tolleson

Cynthia Nixon as Gwendolyn Briggs

Jon Jon Briones as Dr. Richard Hanover / Dr. Manuel Bañaga

Charlie Carver as Huck Finnigan

Judy Davis as Nurse Betsy Bucket

Sharon Stone as Lenore Osgood

Seasons: 1-

Episodes: 8

Status: ongoing

Running time: 45–62 minutes per episode

Country: United States

IMDb rating: 7.4/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 59%

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Abbey’s Review:  This series reminds me of the movie A Cure For Wellness. Despite how messed up it is and it’s weird characters and storyline, it was executed beautifully through its colorful color schemes, gothic and vintage props and clothing, dramatic lines and scripts and outstanding acting. The way things are going I never expected it would have a second season. I saw some bad reviews and ratings about this series, I guess it could be too shallow and overdramatic for some people but for me it’s quite theatrical and somehow Shakespearean. I absolutely enjoyed it! Also, this series is all about women empowerment!

Score: 8/10 👍🏻👍🏻

Would I recommend it? Yes. It’s interesting and very entertaining.

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Movies|A Ghost Story (2017)

Genre: Supernatural Drama

Synopsis: In this singular exploration of legacy, love, loss, and the enormity of existence, a recently deceased, white-sheeted ghost returns to his suburban home to try to reconnect with his bereft wife.

Release date: January 22, 2017

Written by: David Lowery

Starring:

Casey Affleck as C

Rooney Mara as M

Running time: 92 minutes

Country: United States

IMDb rating: 6.9/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 91%

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Abbey’s Review: It’s a whole theory about existence, what happens after death and how life just repeats itself by creating different versions of itself in every generation. A Ghost Story makes you wonder how life will be on the other side. The living will continue with life and move on but will the dead do the same?

Score: 7/10 👍🏻👍🏻

Would I recommend it? Yes. It’s worth watching.