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First Viewing Viewing Date: November 23rd Via: Stan. Plot: Frank, a single man raising his child prodigy niece Mary, is drawn into a custody battle with his mother. Rating: 7.6/10 You can read my review here

First Viewing Viewing Date: November 22nd Via: Netflix Plot: Eddie Murphy portrays real-life legend Rudy Ray Moore, a comedy and rap pioneer who proved naysayers wrong when his hilarious, obscene, kung-fu fighting alter ego, Dolemite, became a 1970s Blaxploitation phenomenon. Rating: 7.7/10

This is one hell of a miniseries. It grabs you early, and it keeps you hooked until its conclusion at the end of the final episode. Indeed, I started watching this late at night, and wound up binging through all five episodes, before finally getting to bed at 3am. The sheer amount of archival footage is staggering, with the filmmakers using all available imagery to create a vivid picture of the courtroom proceedings, and everything around it. I cannot say for certain whether or not there was manipulation in terms of the footage shown, but everything here is compelling, with John Demjanjuk not worth your pity or sympathy. Several twists and turns are covered in detail, and the interviews which drive the documentary are fascinating - Demjanjuk's Israeli lawyer is an especially big get for the team. This isn't pleasurable viewing and I probably won't watch it again, but this is a compelling documentary miniseries that I'm glad I saw.

First Viewing Viewing Date: November 19th Via: Disney+ Plot: The romantic tale of a sheltered uptown Cocker Spaniel dog and a streetwise downtown Mutt. Rating: 7.1/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: November 18th Via: Netflix Plot: A simple act of kindness always sparks another, even in a frozen, faraway place. When Smeerensburg's new postman, Jesper, befriends toymaker Klaus, their gifts melt an age-old feud and deliver a sleigh full of holiday traditions. Rating: 7.8/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: November 18th Via: iTunes Store Plot: A kind-hearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true. Rating: 6.3/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: November 15th Via: Netflix Plot: The Monty Python troupe perform a combination of classic sketches and new material at the Hollywood Bowl. Rating: 7.6/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: November 12th Via: Blu-ray Plot: After the murder of his father, a young lion prince flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery. Rating: 7.1/10

An epic historical drama worth seeing

“A motion picture about South Africa's racial and political unrest during the tyrannical apartheid years, 1987's Cry Freedom is a stirring epic drama with an important story to tell, even if minor historical liberties are taken. Based on the books "Biko" and "Asking for Trouble" by journalist Donald ” read more

First Viewing Viewing Date: November 10th Via: Blu-ray Plot: South African journalist Donald Woods is forced to flee the country, after attempting to investigate the death in custody of his friend, the black activist Steve Biko. Rating: 7.8/10 You can read my review here

First Viewing Viewing Date: November 9th Via: iTunes Store Plot: Two Chicago firefighter brothers, who don't get along, have to work together while a dangerous arsonist is on the loose. Rating: 7.7/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: November 7th Via: Amazon Prime Plot: A computer programmer stumbles upon a conspiracy, putting her life and the lives of those around her in great danger. Rating: 6.1/10

First Viewing Viewing Date: November 6th Via: iTunes Store Plot: A young, English working-class boy spends his free time caring for and training his pet falcon. Rating: 7.0/10