TV and Book Reviews - June/July

We both agree Robert Downy Jr. jumped the shark in The Sympathizer. Learn why in this month's edition of what to watch and read.

TV Show and Movie Reviews

The Sympathizer loved the book but had mixed feelings about the show, particularly Robert Downey Jr. playing multiple roles.
Unfrosted Think Spaceballs so bad it's good. A light-hearted, self-aware movie about Pop-Tarts, recommended for a fun family watch.
Hitman An enjoyable, light watch directed by Richard Linklater.
Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial Highly recommend. A very compelling documentary on Netflix about the Nuremberg trials, using historical footage and reenactments.
Billy and Molly Loved it. A heartwarming National Geographic documentary about a homeless otter in Scotland.
Hacks (Season 3) Starts slow but the new season continues to deliver.
Ren Faire A new HBO show about a Renaissance festival in Texas, described as "nuts" and compared to Succession. Has more Twitter(X) hype than it deserves.

Book Recommendations

Funny Stories by Emily Henry - A light, entertaining rom-com about a woman whose perfect boyfriend leaves her before their wedding.
A Travel Guide to the Middle Ages by Anthony Bale - An engaging listen about medieval travel, covering various regions like India, Persia, and Constantinople.
Empireworld by Sathnam Sanghera - A fascinating but downbeat book about the British Empire, narrated by someone with an upper-crust British accent.
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon - Historical fiction based on the diaries of a real midwife, Martha Ballard, set in 1789 Maine. The story involves a murder investigation and a rape trial.

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