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Welcome to the dawn of a new ERA: You Need To Watch This!
Yes, exclamation point intentionally included! Because it's my Life of a Showgirl era. Or something like that.
Oct 17, 2025 • Beth Lisogorsky

TV

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"Stranger Things" & 2025 Self-Reflection
How an sci-fi 80s kids show about love, acceptance, and the power of choice (standing up to the bullies) taught me a few things about myself
Jan 2 • Beth Lisogorsky
10 Things I Hate About "Pluribus"
Prestige TV showrunner Vince Gilligan ("Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul") has returned with another hard-to-root-for antihero in the form of Carol…
Nov 29, 2025 • Beth Lisogorsky
Esther Makes "Nobody Wants This" a MUCH Better Show
Esther and Sasha's B couple shines in the Erin Foster-helmed show's sophomore season - enough for me to have something to say about it
Nov 8, 2025 • Beth Lisogorsky
“Pørni/Pernille,” "The Diplomat," and "Boots" are smart, messy, and full of heart
Parting words about the season of The Diplomat, a fantastic binge-worth Nordi-dramedy about a mid-life working class caregiver, and a heartwarming story…
Nov 2, 2025 • Beth Lisogorsky
"The Diplomat": Kate Wyler did a Bad, Bad Thing
Marriage, sex and power takes center stage in the show's autumnal season.
Oct 25, 2025 • Beth Lisogorsky

Film

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"The Mastermind" is Pretty Much a Masterpiece
Director Kelly Reichardt explores the aftermath of an art heist gone horribly wrong in Massachusetts in 1970. Spoilers: Loosely based on the Worcester…
Dec 26, 2025 • Beth Lisogorsky
“‘Is This Thing On?’ Takes on Mid-Marriage Malaise with Charm
Director Bradley Cooper brings his buddy Will Arnett in on a challenging dramatic role which screams "mid life crisis." The results are uneven.
Dec 19, 2025 • Beth Lisogorsky
"Eternity" is a Love Triangle with No Clear Winners
The afterlife is plagued with choice (must be Hell) and its fatigue burden weighs on our trio of romantic leads.
Dec 7, 2025 • Beth Lisogorsky
"Orna and Ella" Charts the Intersectionality Between Creation, Companionship, and Letting Go
Two female restaurant owners close the doors on their Tel Aviv establishment after 26 years, confronting the end of an era and the uncertainty of what…
Dec 2, 2025 • Beth Lisogorsky
"Hamnet" Expresses the Depth of Parental Love & Loss Exceptionally Well
My personal lens
Nov 20, 2025 • Beth Lisogorsky

My TV Watchlists

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Late Dec/Early Jan Watchlist: Escape, Nostalgia, Puzzles & More
Films and shows that kept me occupied during holiday break and into Jan 2026
Jan 10 • Beth Lisogorsky
October's 📺 Watchlist | It's Raining Crime, Fargo-type Dramas, Mrs. Doubtfire Meets Ted Lasso, Music & Soap-y Stuff
More testosterone in this list than in Taylor Swift's "Wood"-en ode to Travis Kelce
Oct 9, 2025 • Beth Lisogorsky
September Watchlist: We'll Always Have Paris
Keeping this one brief and to the point. Well, mostly.
Sep 14, 2025 • Beth Lisogorsky
June's 📺 Watchlist | 📢 HEAR ME OUT: All-Consuming Crime Capers, Rich People Problems & Regency Core
Crime, wealthy ˈwü-wü' voodoo, and Regency stuff
Jul 2, 2025 • Beth Lisogorsky
May 📺 Watchlist: Finding Humor in Unexpected Places & Crime in the Suburbs
I can admit when my insta-judgement and bias gets in the way of damn good show or two. Here's looking at you Seth and Amy. And here's some additional…
May 25, 2025 • Beth Lisogorsky
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