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Press Play explores the dramas that captivate us. Film, TV, Podcasts, Albums- no medium is off limits. Not all good writing is on the page.

One Year Removed Sinners Still Strikes a Cord
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One Year Removed Sinners Still Strikes a Cord

On its face, Sinners seems to be a simple story of a family trying to reach an elusive dream, thwarted by mythical, evil forces. However the layers of story and performance are so intricate, the movie requires multiple watches to even attempt to capture its meanings. A year later, I feel I still may not do it justice.

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The Highs and Lows of Highest to Lowest
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The Highs and Lows of Highest to Lowest

Spike Lee’s newest film Highest to Lowest, starring the inimitable Denzel Washington, came to streaming via Apple TV this weekend and I, for one, was excited to sit with this film once more. When I saw it in theaters a few weeks back I was in awe of the soundscape, the beautiful shots and creative settings. But all of that came second to the plot, which was as rich, varied and fast paced as the jazz music that served as the soundtrack for much of the film.

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The Case for Revisionist History
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The Case for Revisionist History

The second season of Buccaneers, Apple TV’s period drama following five young ladies of marriageable age just ended its beautifully tailored, adulterous, roller coaster of drama and every single moment of it was worth the watch, to say the least.

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Ginny and Georgia Got Me Good
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Ginny and Georgia Got Me Good

Four hours, Forty-four minutes and thirty-three seconds. That’s how long Season 3 of Netflix’s hit drama Ginny and Georgia took to snatch the seat right out from under me (my dramatic way of saying I’m floored).

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