Review: In ‘Great Absence,’ a son puzzles out the dad he misunderstood, now fading into dementia

When dementia takes center stage in a family, the damaging effects begin to show early on. It is during this unsettling time, when confusion reigns for everyone involved, that Japanese filmmaker Kei Chika-ura creates his poignantly sad film “Great Absence.” The story revolves around an insensitive father’s dementia and a son who was previously estranged from him, as he delves into the past in search of answers.

Review: ‘The Fabulous Four’ once again tests the bonds of frenemies in a tropical locale

I’ve seen “The Fabulous Four” before, more than once, in fact. It’s been a while though, maybe even two months or a year ago. In this movie, a group of four female friends, all in their golden years and portrayed by renowned and acclaimed actors, embark on a vacation together. During their trip, the deep-rooted bonds and habits among them will be put to the test, leading to profound personal development for each character. Does that ring a bell?

The Serpent Queen season 2 episode 3 review, “Death of a Prince”

In the second episode of “The Serpent Queen” season 2 titled “Death of a Prince,” Catherine deals with both internal and external turmoil. The arrival of Queen Elizabeth adds excitement and intrigue, as she proves to be an engaging character. Here’s a summary of what transpired in this episode and my thoughts on it: