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Operator: Fascinating…but not for the fainted hearted
FOUR STARS
If you don’t take yourself too seriously, and appreciate stories of tenacity in what ultimately comes off as a much more innocent time, dial up the Operator — but maybe make sure you turn those headphones down a notch as you do.
Harsh Reality: The Story of Miriam Rivera: Shameful episodes from the history of trash TV
FIVE STARS
Occasionally heartbreaking, but often inspiring this is an intelligent and non-indulgent piece of work. Despite its reality TV subject matter, it never stoops to the gutter. On the contrary, it is holds its head high and dazzles. Just like Miriam did.
The Grand Scheme: Snatching Sinatra: Like an evening in a bar with a friendly drunk
TWO STARS
The entirety of The Grand Scheme is Keenan’s narration “complemented” by John Stamos commentary — and that’s it. No other witnesses. No accomplices. No cops describing their side of things. No reporters from the time reliving the story. Just two guys in a backyard shooting the shit.
Murder in Illinois: Half of a story
TWO STARS
Reporter Lauren Bright Pacheco and her team fail to tell listeners the truth — that Murder in Illinois never intends to present a balanced case and let them make their own minds up. Rather its narrators, witnesses, evidence and all journalistic effort is hell bent on exonerating Vaughn.
Once you know that, it’s probably easier to enjoy.
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