Amber Dowling
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TV critic and lifestyle/entertainment writer in the GTA. Pets and sports lovers welcome.
Monster: The Ed Gein Story took me a long time to get through and Iâm still feeling queasy. Did you make it through or did you have to turn it off? My full thoughts in today's
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Netflixâs Monster sinks with gruesome Ed Gein retelling
True-crime series is grotesque, exhausting and unsettling
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/film-and-tv/television/article-netflix-monster-ed-gein-charlie-hunnam-serial-killer/
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"Itâs not told from Gacyâs point of view, and strips his power by ignoring him and focusing on the wreckage he caused." Excited to announce my
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debut, a hot take on Peacock's serial killer drama, "Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy"
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Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy is a refreshing take on the serial-killer drama
Devil In Disguise: John Wayne Gacy is a refreshing take on the serial-killer drama
https://www.avclub.com/devil-in-disguise-john-wayne-gacy-review-tv-peacock
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"When the end comes, how will you sum up your life? How will others do it for you? More importantly, how will those narratives match, and what did it cost to get there?"
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looks at the fourth season of
#Hacks
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Hacks Season 4 delivers a brutal truth: Fame isnât worth the cost
The HBO Max comedy has tackled cancel culture, feminism and the price of fame
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/television/article-hacks-season-4-delivers-a-brutal-truth-fame-isnt-worth-the-cost/
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That time I witnessed an incredible community coming together to create something beautiful and impactful. North of North is downright joy.
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How a Community â and Netflix â Created an Entire Production Ecosystem in Nunavut for âNorth of Northâ
Nunavut, the largest & northernmost territory of Canada, never played host to a production before. Netflix's original Canadian series changed that.
https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/north-of-north-netflix-canadian-production-nunavut-1235113573/
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The Handmaid's Tale Cast and Crew Urge People to 'Take Action' or Face a Real-Life Gilead "Misogyny is at the reptilian brain stem of white nationalism, and it's never going to go away."
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The Handmaid's Tale Cast and Crew on the Show's Eerie, Real-Life Predictions
'Misogyny is at the reptilian brain stem of white nationalism, and it's never going to go away.'
https://www.tvguide.com/news/the-handmaids-tale-season-6-predictions/
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âI canât imagine how cathartic it is to turn on a show where people are acting out their rage. These 40-year-old women are literally burning it all down because of what theyâve been through in their lives.â
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Yellowjackets star Christina Ricci knows why the show strikes a chord: rage
Ricci believes women can especially relate to its dark, emotional themes, in a world where women are experiencing real-life feelings of hopelessness and antagonism
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/television/article-yellowjackets-star-christina-ricci-believes-the-show-strikes-a-chord/
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These two are sheer goals.
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Need a weekend watch? Netflix's Adolescence has a 100% score on
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, or so says this article quoting my review.
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Netflix's Latest Crime Show Snags Rare 100 Percent Rotten Tomatoes Score
Will you be watching?
https://www.mensjournal.com/entertainment/netflix-adolescenc-100-percent-rotten-tomatoes
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Netflixâs newest crime drama Adolescence is astoundingly immersive⌠but that also makes it really hard to watch. My review for
@thewrap.com
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âAdolescenceâ Review: Netflixâs Disturbing Limited Series Is Almost Impossible to Stomach
"Adolescence" is a must-watch psychological drama, involving a 13-year-old murder suspect, that spotlights a new kind of toxic masculinity
https://www.thewrap.com/adolescence-review-netflix/
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âWe will never be the 51st state.â Trudeau is exiting as the PM who stood up for Canadians. Dictator Trump, however, continues showing us exactly who he is. So letâs just start calling a spade a spade.
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âŚHow did we get here?
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I'm a softballer for life. But knowing the Win or Lose creators had to axe their original vision for the series (especially in today's climate) feels extra icky.
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Pixarâs Win or Lose could have been a home run, but strikes out when it matters most
A storyline that Disney forced the showâs creators to drop could have inspired enthusiasm in transgender children without getting into the issueâs politics
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/television/article-pixars-win-or-lose-could-have-been-a-home-run-but-strikes-out-when-it/
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Small Achievable Goals slides into North of North's slot on CBC tonight. Written by and starring Jennifer Whalen and Meredith MacNeill, it's a menopause romp full of heavy bleeding and murderous thoughts.
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CBCâs Small Achievable Goals dares to tackle societyâs most taboo subject: menopause
Many women feel alone, ashamed and utterly perplexed about whatâs happening to their bodies, but Jennifer Whalen and Meredith MacNeill are hoping to change that with their eight-episode CBC comedy
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/television/article-cbcs-small-achievable-goals-dares-to-tackle-societys-most-taboo/
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Beyond the Gates, 1st network TV soap opera centered on a Black family in nearly 35 years, debuted on CBS today. Here's my feature story, from 2 visits to the Atlanta set, outlining how a groundbreaking step forward in diversity was built from ground up.
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'Beyond the Gates' is 1st network daytime soap centering a Black family in 25 years
The hour-long show debuts on CBS Monday, focusing on a family living in a wealthy D.C. suburb. "This is not your grandmother's soap opera," says star Tamara Tunie.
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I wrote this bit that is entirely unrelated to current things
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Voting for the Mayor Who Promised to Blow Up the City Doesnât Mean I Approve of the Mayor Blowing Up the City
Itâs so easy to label people these days. From the way folks have been talking, youâd think everyone falls into two buckets: those who voted against...
https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/voting-for-the-mayor-who-promised-to-blow-up-the-city-doesnt-mean-i-approve-of-the-mayor-blowing-up-the-city
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Here's
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on Netflix's new drama about the sick side of health influencers.
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Netflixâs Apple Cider Vinegar scrutinizes the raw milk-peddling world of health influencers
This dramatization of a wild story about a health influencer and her false cancer claims reminds us we can be in control of what we consume and the messages we choose to spread
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/television/article-netflixs-apple-cider-vinegar-digs-into-the-harm-of-health-influencers/
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Are TV schedules looking overly familiar? It's no accident. I shared my thoughts on why in today's Globe and Mail.
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Thereâs a reason familiar franchises are populating TV schedules: IP is where the money is
As networks fight to retain cord-cutting viewers, established IP and a predetermined fanbase are keeping audiences hanging on
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/television/article-theres-a-reason-familiar-franchises-are-populating-tv-schedules-ip-is/
9 months ago
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Tonight feels like an appropriate night for a Canadian Bacon rewatch. (Itâs available free on Tubi, if anyone wants to join.)
9 months ago
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I miss human connection while shopping. Stood at the Starbucks cash for 10 minutes without even a smile while they served mobile and drive-thru orders. Finally gave up and ordered on the app. Why is this the new normal?!? đ
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âYes, Ministerâ is one of my forever comfort showsâone I used to watch with my dad growing up. đ
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Grief is something that affects us all so differently. So it was interesting to learn more about how grief and coping shape the characters in the new medical drama, Doc. Which, by the way, filmed steps away from my old high school in Mississauga/Oakville.
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New medical drama Doc puts focus on grief and the importance of dealing with loss
Creators of the real-life story filmed in the GTA hope the show sparks conversations around trauma and loss, and brings a cathartic release
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/television/article-new-medical-drama-doc-puts-focus-on-grief-and-the-importance-of/
10 months ago
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Is Jerry Springer responsible for the birth of Trash TV? Or does the onus fall on trainwreck viewers. Netflixâs newest doc raises the question (while tossing plenty of punches).
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Netflixâs latest doc blames Jerry Springer for the birth of trash TV
Project examines Springerâs culpability in transforming the talk show space from formulaic lifestyle offering to all-out brawl that exploited small-town folks for entertainment
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/television/article-netflixs-latest-doc-blames-jerry-springer-for-the-birth-of-trash-tv/
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10 months ago
I read a book todayâone I bought over 5 years ago. Books donât have deadlinesâthey wait for you, patiently, until the moment is right.
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Just reliving some 2024 TV things over here. What moments would you add?
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The top 10 most-talked-about TV moments of 2024
From ridiculous reality mishaps to must-see finales that we canât stop thinking about
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/television/article-the-top-10-most-talked-about-tv-moments-of-2024/#comments
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11 months ago
Disappointing heist series The Stickyâs sees Amazonâs Prime Video squandering some Canadian IP with international appeal againâŚ
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Prime Videoâs questionably QuĂŠbĂŠcois maple-syrup heist series The Sticky shows why we canât trust Amazon to deliver Canadian TV
The Amazon Canadian Original lacks any understanding of authenticity or understanding of the setting - the distinct society that is Quebec
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Spent six hours in queue trying to get my daughter Swift tickets. No luck, again. On the plus side, I had tons of time to make this from scratch.
12 months ago
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Did anyone actually realize they were remaking Cruel Intentions?
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New Cruel Intentions series is a love letter to the original film but without the salacious buzz
Pretty rich kids doing terrible things continues to be an escapist theme that many viewers love unwinding with â just donât expect the same shock value of the old Cruel Intentions
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/television/article-new-cruel-intentions-series-is-a-love-letter-to-the-original-film-but/
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I wasnât expecting to love this series the way I did, but damn was it uplifting and delightful.
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Michael Schur and Ted Danson Discuss Their Uplifting Geriatric Spy Comedy A Man on the Inside
'There is no shelf life to your creativity, to your contribution to the world, to joy'
https://www.tvguide.com/news/a-man-on-the-inside-netflix-michael-schur-ted-danson/
12 months ago
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Look, my daughter isnât wanting for anything and we give her a lot. That said, the heartbreak of her frustrated tears every time weâve gotten close to Taylor Swift tickets over the past year has been⌠a lot. My heart goes out to all the other parents feeling that right now.
12 months ago
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Was she always a killer or did circumstances rewire her brain? Whatever the answer, âSweetpeaâ taps into female rage in a bloody good way. My season review, now at
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Was she always a killer or did circumstances rewire her brain? Whatever the answer, âSweetpeaâ taps into female rage in a bloody good way
The lead characterâs transformation from wallflower to killer is deftly handled by Ella Purnell of âFalloutâ and âYellowjackets.â
https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/was-she-always-a-killer-or-did-circumstances-rewire-her-brain-whatever-the-answer-sweetpea/article_f6f96e22-a123-11ef-81cc-cffd7bb1ff8b.html
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