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The Color Purple Review: The Newest Adaptation of Alice Walker’s Novel Stumbles Tonally

by Mel Valentin | December 24, 2023

The second adaptation of Alice Walker's 1982 novel, The Color Purple, mixes dramatic and musical conventions to tonally jarring, disappointing effect.

Flannery Review: Portrait Of A Complicated Woman

by Rachel West | March 22, 2021

American Masters and PBS take a by-the-books look at the life and career of controversial Southern novelist Flannery O'Connor.

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Darkest Miriam Review: An Exploration of Grief, and Those Moments We Feel Stuck

Director Naomi Jaye's latest, Darkest Miriam, thoughtfully explores living with grief and what it's like to be stuck in life.
TV

Queen of the Castle Review: From Real Housewife to Royal Restorer

Dr. Ann Kaplan Mulholland & her husband as they restore a 944-year-old English castle, and blend luxury, community, and humour in this new charming CTV Life series.
music

Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 Review

Jason Gorber reviews the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 earbuds, featuring aptX™ Lossless audio, Active Noise Cancellation, and a premium design.
podcasts

Contra Zoom Pod Episode 302: Best Films of 2024

Now that Oscar season has come and gone, it is finally time to put a bow on the films from 2024. ContraZoom rank our top 10 films of the year.

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Alice Walker

The Color Purple Review: The Newest Adaptation of Alice Walker’s Novel Stumbles Tonally

Flannery Review: Portrait Of A Complicated Woman

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film

Darkest Miriam Review: An Exploration of Grief, and Those Moments We Feel Stuck

TV

Queen of the Castle Review: From Real Housewife to Royal Restorer

music

Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 Review

podcasts

Contra Zoom Pod Episode 302: Best Films of 2024