Reviews
Lady in the Lake (2024)
Cleo saved this mini series
Oh where to start ...Loved the character Cleo. Played by Moses Ingram, she was brilliant & the only reason I watched the series in its entirety. And the only reason I gave it a 6. I actually found the African American characters & story much more interesting than Maddie's ( Natalie Portman) story. Which I'd give a 1
Her portrayal of Maddie was all over the place, the Jewish housewife accent was on & off ( off most of the time) Jewish housewife gone wild. I just couldn't get into her character at all. The HS boyfriend sex & then having sex w his dad, how was that even necessary to the series other than one of them being the father of her son, unbeknownst to her husband. Who played his role rather well but totally obsolete in development.
I think there was definitely some fantastic acting in the show by all except Portman.
The dream sequences were unnecessary & a bit over the top, episode 6 was just out there & so annoying that if I didn't want to find out what happened to Chloe & her kids, I would have stopped right there.
A Small Light (2023)
Not another Anne Frank movie
Started to watch only because I adore Bel Pawley, who absolutely SHINES in this role. Never heard the story of Miep Geis & although familiar w the Anne Frank story, This is all new material for me. A must watch!
Didn't recognize Liev Schreiber, playing Mr Frank. You truly want to love this man & you reallly feel the weight he must burden. Joe Cole also does a great job as Mieps husband. All of the cast is brilliant.
Cinematography brilliant. Wardrobe spot on as are the locations.
The story is very interesting & even though it's a dark place in history, there is much lightness. Couldn't stop watching. Just finished Ep#4.