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The Leftovers (2014)
Seriously Good Writing
Disclaimer: I've read a lot of the bad reviews for this show, and most of them say that the beginning is too bland/not entertaining enough, and that the "mystery" isn't addressed. Let me say that, first of all, this show feels like reading a book (it was actually based on the novel The Leftovers). Of course it's going to seem bland at first, because it's not a true mystery, sci-fi, thriller, or action story. It's about people, the human condition, religion, and the unexplainable nature of loss.
I guarantee that if you stick with the first season and watch for the sake of seeing the characters' stories play out rather than solving the mystery, it is a ten-star show. When I say it's like reading a book, I mean that the characters feel so real that you'll think about them at work, while cooking dinner, while falling asleep. You'll think about who they are, not some entertaining scene you watched. This wouldn't be possible without the empty spaces, the moments of silence, and the PHENOMENAL acting that fills those empty spaces with intense emotion. To enjoy this, you have to let go of "figuring it out." If you can let that go, The Leftovers will be one of the best series you ever watch.
In a Heartbeat (2017)
Just Beautiful
You have to watch it for yourself. This little, cute film shows that being gay, straight, and anything in between isn't just about sexual attraction. It's about romantic, love-attraction. I grew up in a small town where I often heard that "gay people only care about sex." This piece of art illustrates beautifully, humorously, and seriously that that just isn't true.