Netflix Virgin River is consistently one of the streaming platform's most popular releases, but not all of its seasons live up to the show's potential. Based on the books by Robyn Carr, Virgin River tells the story of nurse Mel, who is trying to start a new life in the titular city while carrying baggage from her old life in Los Angeles. The Netflix show also follows several other townspeople, such as bar owner Jack, his old flame Charmaine, Mel's boss Doc Mullins, and Mayor Hope, who all carry secrets of their own. Netflix Virgin River has a multitude of…
Author: Holly McFarlane
Netflix Virgin River is based on the book series by Robyn Carr, but the TV adaptation takes huge creative liberties with the original story. The Netflix version of Virgin River follows nurse Mel Monroe, who moves to the titular town for a fresh start after her husband's death. It doesn't take long for Mel to become an integral part of the community, especially when she begins a relationship with the bar owner, Jack Sheridan. However Virgin River season 1 follows the first Virgin River book closely, the Netflix series makes some major changes to the books in subsequent seasons. Netflix's…
THE Look away The film on Netflix follows 17-year-old Maria (played by India Eisley), whose meek demeanor causes her to be bullied at school and misunderstood at home. After discovering that the person she sees in the mirror is not a mere reflection, but an autonomous alternative version of herself named Airam, Maria finally has someone to trust. After the pain of their existence becomes unbearable, Maria and Airam decide to switch places. However, this decision only worsens Maria’s situation as Airam begins to show his true colors. Switching places with Airam quickly proves not to be the improvement Maria…
This article contains references to domestic violence, abuse, murder and death. M. Night Shyamalan The Sixth Sense causes 9-year-old medium Cole Sear to see several ghosts throughout the film, but their stories aren’t always completely clear. Considered one of M. Night Shyamalan’s best films to date, The Sixth Sense follows child psychologist Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis) as he seeks redemption after failing a client while helping 9-year-old Cole. Malcolm realizes he has taken on more responsibility than he bargained for when Cole reveals he can see and talk to dead people, but by embracing this ability, Malcolm and Cole help…
12 angry people is a movie with a simple premise, but its ending conflict and themes are incredibly complex. Based on Reginald Rose’s 1954 teleplay (not a book), 12 angry people Shows the deliberations of a jury on a murder case in which a young boy is accused of killing his father and faces the death penalty. At first, the jury is almost unanimous in finding the young man guilty, but deliberations continue when Juror 8 (Henry Fonda) dissents. Juror 8 was able to convince the other jurors that the case had room for reasonable doubt, eventually leading to a…
Manuel Garcia-Rulfo’s version of Mickey Haller, seen on Netflix Lincoln’s lawyer, it has several characteristics that differentiate it from the previous live-action incarnation. Both adaptations of Lincoln’s lawyer are based on the book series by Michael Connelly, which features defense attorney Mickey Haller, famous for working on his Lincoln Town Car. Connelly’s Lincoln’s lawyer it was first adapted in 2011, spawning a film starring Matthew McConaughey. Although 2011 Lincoln’s lawyer performed moderately well, the series remained untouched until the release of Netflix’s TV adaptation in 2022. Despite originating from the same book series the adaptations of Lincoln’s lawyer are radically…
12 angry men This is a film with a simple premise, but the ending conflict and themes are incredibly complex. Based on the 1954 television play by Reginald Rose (not the book). 12 angry men shows jury deliberations in a murder case in which a boy is accused of killing his father and faces the death penalty. At first, the jury almost unanimously finds the young man guilty, but deliberations continue when the eighth juror (Henry Fonda) disagrees. Juror 8 single-handedly manages to convince the other jurors that there is room for reasonable doubt in the case, ultimately resulting in…