Reviews

I honestly don't know why. I could have written better dialogue. (And I don't write). The aspects of the dysfunctional family were realistic, but it's specifics lacked depth. The feel of it reminded me of a (play-turned) movie called "Night Mother" which I give a 9. If you loved Night Mother you may be be disappointed in this one.

I was recently telling a friend that the writing on The Affair is pretty good. I quickly referenced Season 3 Episode 1; the scene of a conversation at the dinner table about the topic of sexual assault. Noah's student Audrey thinks that men should never initiate any physical contact with a woman but ask for clear verbal permission. The character Professor Juliette LeGail presents a counter opinion that for some women, such a formal situation may ruin the appeal and desire for sex. My friend did not recall the scene but was now interested to see it - since I raved how the script's text was very articulate and insightful. Particularly how the professor's view was well-put and surprisingly impressive to put that in a show during the current climate of the times were in. When we streamed it onSling, provided by Showtime, the scene had been re-edited; the footage with what Juliette's character said on the matter had been removed. Wow. Somebody with power deemed the opinion objectionable. And now adults will never be able to hear it ever again. Can someone say....censorship?

Two people who occupations are hair stylists exchange places at the salons where they work. Sometimes they are the owners, sometimes the managers, and some are just employees. All can cut and sometimes color hair. They spend one day doing things the salon's way, and the next day doing things their own way. They always come from different types of town/cities in the country (maybe Canada too) so that there is a culture shock of sorts. Usually they both go home have learned something and given something back to their hosts. Though sometimes it does not go well at all. The content does tend to repeat itself- there's only so much your can say about the hair salon business. But if you like these kinds of reality shows, I recommend this one for a while; it always sociologically enriching to see how other people from different places act and think ~ to know others, comes better understanding.