PAST LIVES (STORY ANALYSIS)PAST LIVES (STORY ANALYSIS)

Past Lives

Past Lives is a 2023 American romantic drama film written and directed by Celine Song in her feature directorial debut. Starring Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, and John Magaro, the film follows the relationship between two childhood friends over the course of 24 years, as they contemplate their relationship when they grow apart to have different lives. The plot is semi-autobiographical inspired by real events from Song’s life.

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The Wheel of Time Season 2 Ep 5

The Wheel of Time Season 2 Ep 5 is the fifth chapter of the second season of an American high fantasy television series developed by Rafe Judkins for Amazon Prime Video. The series is based on the novel series of the same name by Robert Jordan with Brandon Sanderson. Similar to Foundation over at AppleTV+, we were of the view that the adaptation of these genre fiction classics fell well short of the source material, but despite that like Foundation, this series had been renewed for a second and now, a third season!

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FOUNDATION SEASON 2 (ANALYSIS)FOUNDATION SEASON 2 (ANALYSIS)

Foundation Season 2

Foundation Season 2 is the second season of an American science fiction epic streaming drama based on the classic novel series written by Isaac Asimov. Asimov developed high concepts regarding the decline and fall of empires and civilisations in his Foundation series of novels (number seven in total). The first season was a narrative mess and there were problems with the pacing, the casting and the overwhelming reach of the concept. Thus, it was surprising when AppleTV+ announced that the series had been renewed.

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LOWER DECKS SEASON 4 EP 3 (ANALYSIS)LOWER DECKS SEASON 4 EP 3 (ANALYSIS)

Lower Decks Season 4 Ep 3

Lower Decks Season 4 Ep 3 is the third chapter of the fourth season of an American adult animated science fiction television series created by Mike McMahan for the streaming service CBS All Access (later rebranded as Paramount+). It is the ninth Star Trek series and debuted in 2020 as part of executive producer Alex Kurtzman’s expanded Star Trek Universe. The franchise’s first animated series since Star Trek: The Animated Series concluded in 1974 and also its first comedy, Lower Decks follows the low-ranking support crew of the starship Cerritos in the 24th century.

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THE MORNING SHOW SEASON 3 EPS 1-2 (ANALYSIS)THE MORNING SHOW SEASON 3 EPS 1-2 (ANALYSIS)

The Morning Show Season 3 Eps 1-2

The Morning Show Season 3 Eps 1-2 are the opening entries of the 3rd season of an American drama television series starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon. The show examines the characters and culture behind a network broadcast morning news program. Hot topics covered in the early seasons included the #metoo movement and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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AHSOKA PART FIVE (ANALYSIS)AHSOKA PART FIVE (ANALYSIS)

Ahsoka Part Five

Ahsoka Part Five is the fifth chapter of an American scifi space opera miniseries created and written by Dave Filoni for Disney+. It is part of the Star Wars franchise and a spin-off from the series The Mandalorian, taking place in the same timeframe as that series and its other interconnected spin-offs after the events of Return of the Jedi (1983), while also serving as a continuation to the animated series Star Wars Rebels. The series follows Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat to the galaxy following the fall of the Empire. (Wikipedia)

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TALK TO ME (STORY ANALYSIS)TALK TO ME (STORY ANALYSIS)

Talk to Me is a 2022 Australian supernatural horror film directed by Danny and Michael Philippou and written by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman, based on a concept by Daley Pearson. It stars Sophie Wilde, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Otis Dhanji, Miranda Otto, Zoe Terakes, Chris Alosio, Marcus Johnson, and Alexandria Steffensen. The film follows a group of teenagers who discover they are able to contact spirits using a mysterious embalmed hand, only for things to go too far. (Wikipedia)

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The Wheel of Time Season 2 Ep 4

The Wheel of Time Season 2 Ep 4 is the fourth chapter of the second season of an American high fantasy television series developed by Rafe Judkins for Amazon Prime Video. The series is based on the novel series of the same name by Robert Jordan with Brandon Sanderson. Similar to Foundation over at AppleTV+, we were of the view that the adaptation of these genre fiction classics fell well short of the source material, but despite that like Foundation, this series had been renewed for a second and now, a third season!

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LOWER DECKS SEASON 4 EP 1-2 (ANALYSIS)LOWER DECKS SEASON 4 EP 1-2 (ANALYSIS)

Lower Decks Season 4 Ep 1-2

Lower Decks Season 4 Ep 1-2 are the first two chapters of the fourth season of an American adult animated science fiction television series created by Mike McMahan for the streaming service CBS All Access (later rebranded as Paramount+). It is the ninth Star Trek series and debuted in 2020 as part of executive producer Alex Kurtzman’s expanded Star Trek Universe. The franchise’s first animated series since Star Trek: The Animated Series concluded in 1974 and also its first comedy, Lower Decks follows the low-ranking support crew of the starship Cerritos in the 24th century.

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AHSOKA PART FOUR (ANALYSIS)AHSOKA PART FOUR (ANALYSIS)

Ahsoka Part Four

Ahsoka Part Four is the fourth chapter of an American scifi space opera miniseries created and written by Dave Filoni for Disney+. It is part of the Star Wars franchise and a spin-off from the series The Mandalorian, taking place in the same timeframe as that series and its other interconnected spin-offs after the events of Return of the Jedi (1983), while also serving as a continuation to the animated series Star Wars Rebels. The series follows Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat to the galaxy following the fall of the Empire. (Wikipedia)

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BARBIE (STORY ANALYSIS)BARBIE (STORY ANALYSIS)

Barbie is a 2023 American fantasy comedy film directed by Greta Gerwig, from a screenplay she wrote with Noah Baumbach. Based on the Barbie fashion dolls by Mattel, it is the first live-action Barbie film after numerous computer-animated films and specials. The film stars Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, and follows the pair on a journey of self-discovery following an existential crisis. It features a supporting cast that includes America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman, and Will Ferrell. (Wikipedia)

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SPECIAL OPS: LIONESS PART 8 (ANALYSIS)SPECIAL OPS: LIONESS PART 8 (ANALYSIS)

Special Ops: Lioness Part 8

Special Ops: Lioness Part 8 is the final chapter of an American spy thriller television series created by Taylor Sheridan. The premise is about a female Marine tasked with befriending the daughter of a suspected terrorist who is being surveilled by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The series stars Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira, Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, Nicole Kidman and Morgan Freeman.

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THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER (ANALYSIS)THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER (ANALYSIS)

The Last Voyage of the Demeter

The Last Voyage of the Demeter is a 2023 American supernatural horror film directed by André Øvredal and written by Bragi F. Schut Jr. and Zak Olkewicz. It is an adaptation of “The Captain’s Log”, a chapter from the 1897 novel Dracula by Bram Stoker. The film stars Corey Hawkins, Aisling Franciosi, Liam Cunningham, and David Dastmalchian. Its plot follows the doomed crew of the merchant ship Demeter led by Captain Elliot (Cunningham) who attempt to survive the treacherous ocean voyage from Transylvania to London while being stalked by a legendary vampire known as Dracula (Javier Botet). (Wikipedia)

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The Wheel of Time Season 2 Ep 1-3

The Wheel of Time Season 2 Ep 1-3 are the opening chapters of the second season of an American high fantasy television series developed by Rafe Judkins for Amazon Prime Video. The series is based on the novel series of the same name by Robert Jordan with Brandon Sanderson. Similar to Foundation over at AppleTV+, we were of the view that the adaptation of these genre fiction classics fell well short of the source material, but despite that like Foundation, this series had been renewed for a second and now, a third season!

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AHSOKA PART THREE (ANALYSIS)AHSOKA PART THREE (ANALYSIS)

Ahsoka Part Three

Ahsoka Part Three is the third chapter of an American scifi space opera miniseries created and written by Dave Filoni for Disney+. It is part of the Star Wars franchise and a spin-off from the series The Mandalorian, taking place in the same timeframe as that series and its other interconnected spin-offs after the events of Return of the Jedi (1983), while also serving as a continuation to the animated series Star Wars Rebels. The series follows Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat to the galaxy following the fall of the Empire. (Wikipedia)

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SPECIAL OPS: LIONESS PART 7 (ANALYSIS)SPECIAL OPS: LIONESS PART 7 (ANALYSIS)

Special Ops: Lioness Part 7

Special Ops: Lioness Part 7 is the seventh chapter of an American spy thriller television series created by Taylor Sheridan. The premise is about a female Marine tasked with befriending the daughter of a suspected terrorist who is being surveilled by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The series stars Zoe Saldaña, Laysla De Oliveira, Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, Nicole Kidman and Morgan Freeman.

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61ST STREET SEASON 2 (STORY ANALYSIS)61ST STREET SEASON 2 (STORY ANALYSIS)

61st Street Season 2

61st Street Season 2 is the second season of an American legal drama TV series that delves into the corrupt Chicago criminal justice system. The first season introduced us to Moses Johnson, a promising high school athlete caught in a wrong-place-wrong-time situation. He gets entangled in a police raid and inadvertently causes the death of an officer, leading to a massive manhunt for him. Franklin Roberts, a frustrated criminal lawyer, becomes Moses’ defence attorney and takes up the challenge to prove his innocence. You can read our review of Season 1 here.

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LOWER DECKS (ANALYSIS)LOWER DECKS (ANALYSIS)

Lower Decks is an American adult animated science fiction television series created by Mike McMahan for the streaming service CBS All Access (later rebranded as Paramount+). It is the ninth Star Trek series and debuted in 2020 as part of executive producer Alex Kurtzman’s expanded Star Trek Universe. The franchise’s first animated series since Star Trek: The Animated Series concluded in 1974 and also its first comedy, Lower Decks follows the low-ranking support crew of the starship Cerritos in the 24th century. (Wikipedia)

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AHSOKA PART TWO (ANALYSIS)AHSOKA PART TWO (ANALYSIS)

Ahsoka Part Two

Ahsoka Part Two is the second chapter of an American scifi space opera miniseries created and written by Dave Filoni for Disney+. It is part of the Star Wars franchise and a spin-off from the series The Mandalorian, taking place in the same timeframe as that series and its other interconnected spin-offs after the events of Return of the Jedi (1983), while also serving as a continuation to the animated series Star Wars Rebels. The series follows Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat to the galaxy following the fall of the Empire. (Wikipedia)

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