Machine Gun Kelly's Life in Pink on Hulu. I didn't know much about MGK. and I still don't. This doc mentions a lot of pivotal moments in his life, but offers no details. I felt like I was googling the whole time. I will say my husband was also googling concert dates and tickets while we watched too.
The documentary mostly REALLY made me respect Travis Barker. I know every generation thinks they're the true punk rock. But anyone who has ever heard a Blink 182 song can hear when MGK becomes a big hit. And it's when he starts sounding like Blink 182. Travis never seemed to take credit for this change, but to a listener there is a bright line between before and after Travis. A talented drummer and even more talented producer.
TV and Movies
23 August
TV and Movies
The Summer I Turned Pretty on Prime. I usually can't get into the teen movies and series (ex. All the Boys I Loved Before), but since my love language is literally being ignored I like one of the main love interests. Cute background show.
All of the young girls watching this show are going to become adults and have their own Rory Gilmore realization that Belly was the problem the whole time.
22 August
TV and Movies
American Auto on NBC. If you're looking for a comfort show tonight. Very funny. Especially for network television.
18 August
TV and Movies
Roar on Apple TV. Worth watching. The cinematography is beautiful. It's like a feminist Black Mirror. It's good, but I think it could be great. Some of the writing is more on the nose (and less nuanced) that I would expect from such high caliber talent. I hope they renew for another season. It's rare to get a premium television 30 minute show that are standalone episodes.
18 August
TV and Movies
The Deep End on Freeform. Skip. Freeform really wanted a buzzy cult docuseries and so they made on with whoever they could get. The leader, Teal Swan, isn't especially interesting and the central question seems to be 'IS this a cult,' not 'what is going on with this cult.'
It's cringy in that way you briefly wondered if witchcraft was a thing you could pursue in 6th grade.
18 August
TV and Movies
The Big Conn on Apple TV. Didn't get a chance to finish last night, but the first episode was very good. I believe it's four episodes and they are all out.
The Wall Street Journal reporter who didn't know that disability was a 'thing' though? At a minimum don't say that out loud on camera. The story is great with you sandbagging your own hero's journey.






