MB_Christian Reviews

Glamorous (2023)

Over-the-top and a bit exhausting to watch, but few actors make this thing come together...

[6/10 · 25 June 2023]

If you know how cosmetics are made, you have to assume the company can do everything, in-house, including packaging. A gold, glossy case is the most expensive part of ("luxury") makeup. Magically, availability is no problem here.

Out of all the characters on this almost exhausting to watch series, a few have their roles NAILED DOWN.

The BEST portrayals are made by Diana Maria Riva (Marco's mother) and Ayesha Harris by far. Their cadences are so good, it seems like they aren't playing a role at all. They are level-headed, and take the constant drama and every possible clichés played by others, down a notch, to where you look forward to them being in a scene.

Chad is downright annoying in at least the first seven episodes, until his character calms down a bit.

Parker is easy on the eyes and has his feet on planet Earth.

Venetia is very likeable.

Teddy is calm no matter what, and he isn't making crazy or explosive remarks.

Julie and Britt bring peace and balance. They are my favorites.

Thank you for having cast those two!

Murder in America (2021 Podcast Series)

Binge-worthy! News anchor quality "Radio voice" narrators.

[10/10 · 17 May 2023]

THIS is one amazing podcast! Too many podcasts with multiple hosts have unnecessary chatter and giggling, and not actually getting TO the story.

Greats like Vanessa Richardson co-hosts without any blabbering. There just aren't many podcasts with co-hosts that just tell the STORY.

However, Colin and Courtney have great narrator voices and skills are off the charts. They take turns telling well-scripted stories, without talking over each other. Courtney especially has an extra soft, soothing voice, balancing with Colin's equally pleasant voice. They speak clearly and their scripts are well-written and edited to one smooth story per episode. They do employ sound effects, giving podcast an edge.

Yesterday, I happened to listen to one episode, that was so good I decided I had to listen to it one more time.

Murder In America episodes had already made it to my screened Best of True Crime playlist.

I listened to the specific episode a second time, ending up staying on their podcast, binging.

I'm very picky with True Crime podcasts, but Murder in America is on par with well-crafted ID, Wondery and Parcast podcasts, and they are pretty much untouchable.

This podcast is the exception. They're in the same League.