by Alica McKenna Johnson | May 5, 2017 | Alica Mckenna Johnson, Foreign Film Friday
First let me say how delighted I am to find foreign language films and shows within Netflix Original Series. So my first glorious find is Samurai Gourmet. It’s about a Japanese man, Kasumi, who has retired from corporate life and now has to figure out how to live....
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Nov 20, 2015 | Foreign Film Friday
Go Science! Patrick Stewart stars as Ian Hood, so, yes, you should watch it right now. LOL. This mystery series has Ian chasing scientists turned to the dark side. He investigates and solves crimes involving human cloning, a deadly virus outbreak, global warming, and...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Nov 6, 2015 | Foreign Film Friday
I didn’t realize my life was missing a mockumentary about vampires until I watch What We Do In The Shadows. This shows the ‘real’ struggles of centuries old vampires trying to find their way in the modern world. This is a slow movie, but funny, and it’s also...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Oct 30, 2015 | Foreign Film Friday
I love mysteries, especially ones set in other countries, so this drama set in Auckland, New Zealand, was perfect. Fun little mysteries, quirky, engaging characters. I really enjoyed the first season of this show and look forward to watching more....
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Oct 23, 2015 | Foreign Film Friday
A creepy horror /mystery set in Italy. A combination of modern horrors and ancient powers force Jenny into searching for the truth hidden under her estranged father’s home. This is a movie that builds. There are clues and things that obviously aren’t quite right,...
by Alica McKenna Johnson | Sep 4, 2015 | Foreign Film Friday
I love vampire movies, even bad vampire movies, so I’m surprised it took me this long to watch Let the Right One In, the original. This is not a fast paced attack the sexy vampire movie. This is a movie about a sad little boy who finds a friend in his new neighbor who...