TS Hathway

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  • Holy Hell

                This week for True Crime Wednesday, I’m discussing the documentary, Holy Hell! This documentary is told by a former member of a West Hollywood cult. It discusses its founding in the 1980s to its eventual imploding.             This documentary was fascinating for the footage alone. I was not surprised at the process in which…

  • Very British Problems

                This week for TV Tuesday, I’m reviewing the show Very British Problems. This show features British comedians and celebrities discussing different aspects of their cultural psyche.             I absolutely loved this show. There was a total of seven episodes available on Netflix. Even though they claim the things discussed are very British problems, I…

  • Je Suis Charlie

                This week for Movie Monday, I’m reviewing the documentary Je Suis Charlie. The film pays tribute to the victims of the January 17th, 2018 terrorist attack at the French Satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo. It also explores the resulting aftermath of a changed nation. I will admit that when this happened, I didn’t know much…

  • I am a Killer S1E10

    “Since the reintroduction of the death penalty in the US in 1976, more than 8,000 people have been sentenced to death.” ~Netflix, I am a Killer series. I am a Killer Episode 10 – A Matter of Life and Death             From the very start, Doty does not deny his guilt. He has asked for…

  • The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell

                If you like Halloween and cooking shows, then this show is for you. The best way to describe this show is part cooking show, part sitcom. Christine McConnell is a talented cook who makes some yummy creepy treats. The sitcom aspect had me in stitches. Rankle is my favorite of her companions. However, Rose…

  • Dumplin’

                Dumplin’ is the story of Willowdean’s rebellious entry into her former Beauty Queen of a Mother’s pageant. If you can’t stand Dolly Parton avoid this movie. I have no feelings one way or another about Dolly; I was able to enjoy the movie. It plays to the typical pageant stereotypes, those at times themselves…

  • Martinis & Murder

                This week for Spotlight Sunday, I’m reviewing the podcast Martinis & Murder. This is the first true crime podcast that I listened to. The hosts are John Thrasher and Daryn Carp. This podcast started out with one episode a week. Now there is the normal weekly episode that is released on Sunday. Then on…

  • Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher

                This week for Spotlight Sunday, I’m reviewing the book Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher. This book was inspired by Carrie Fisher’s One-Woman stage show. Some may find the book disingenuous due to the snarky tone taken in the book. However, I feel like that snark speaks to the things that Carrie Fisher has experienced.…

  • I am a Killer S1E9

    “Since the reintroduction of the death penalty in the US in 1976, more than 8,000 people have been sentenced to death.” ~Netflix, I am a Killer series. I Am a Killer Episode 9 – Living with the Consequences             In 1995, Josh Nelson and Keith Brennan murdered their friend Tommy Owens. Convicted in 1996, Josh…

  • Paranoid

                This week for TV Tuesday, I’m reviewing the Netflix original Paranoid. The show only lasted one season consisting of eight episodes.  The main plot of the show follows the investigation of a woman murdered on a playground. The investigation quickly uncovers twists and turns as well as a potential conspiracy theory.             I enjoyed…

  • Silver Linings Playbook

                This week for Movie Monday, I’m reviewing the movie, Silver Linings Playbook. This movie has been a holiday movie for me for the past few years. I originally watched this movie because of Jennifer Lawrence. I loved her in the Hunger Games and X-Men movies. Very quickly this movie took on a whole new…

  • I am a Killer S1E8

    “Since the reintroduction of the death penalty in the US in 1976, more than 8,000 people have been sentenced to death.” ~Netflix, I am a Killer series. I Am a Killer Episode 8 – Hunted             In 1990, 19-year-old Robert Shafer was arrested for his part in the fatal shootings of Jerry Parks and Denny…

  • Murphy Brown

                I can remember being a young kid and watching Murphy Brown with my parents. When I heard they were bringing it back I was worried that it wouldn’t have that same magic as before. Well, I am happy to say that I enjoy the new episodes as much as the original run. It is…

  • Love Actually

                This is one of the holiday movies that I watch every year. My ritual is wrapping presents while this movie plays. Don’t get me wrong, some of the storylines are a bit over the top, however, I relate to a few. I don’t remember if it was because of Bill Nighy or Alan Rickman…

  • Let’s Talk About Sects

                This week for Spotlight Sunday, I’m reviewing the podcast Let’s Talk About Sects. If you have ever been interested in cults this is the podcast for you. The host Sarah Steel does an incredible job discussing cults from around the world.             This is a monthly podcast with 17 episodes at the time of…

  • I am a Killer S1E7

    “Since the reintroduction of the death penalty in the US in 1976, more than 8,000 people have been sentenced to death.” ~Netflix, I am a Killer series. I am a Killer Episode 7 – A Family Affair             On November 7th, 2000, Buchanan was involved in a fatal shooting in Columbia, Missouri. Buchanan was born…

  • New Amsterdam

                I am sure you have figured out from my other posts that there generally has to be something that leads me to each of the things I read, watch, or absorb. The thing that led me to this show is another show called Blacklist. The lead actor for New Amsterdam played Tom on the…

  • Christmas Wedding planner

                I found my way to this movie because of Gossip Girl’s Kelly Rutherford. She was in the thumbnail picture on Netflix and I figured why not? When comparing this movie to the other ones I had watched this season, this one wasn’t the greatest but wasn’t the worst. Hands down, A Christmas Prince was…

  • Evil Has A Name (Audible Original)

                If you haven’t figured it out by now, I am a huge true crime fan, but I am also adopted and in search of my biological father. So, to hear that they caught the Golden State Killer with a genealogy kit was a story I had to hear. I know that there had been…

  • I am a Killer S1E6

    “Since the reintroduction of the death penalty in the US in 1976, more than 8,000 people have been sentenced to death.” ~Netflix, I am a Killer series. I Am a Killer Episode 6 – Declared Competent             In 1986 Lewis shot and killed 74-year-old Myrtle Ruby during a break-in. He was sentenced to death in…

  • Manifest

                If you were a fan of Lost when it was on this is the show for you. If you didn’t watch Lost when it was on (like me!) and wish you had, watch this show. I have loved this show since the moment I began the first episode. I…