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The Following Events Are Based on a Pack of Lies (2023)
Unbelievable initially but well worth staying the course
Initially the plot and characterisation seemed so far fetched that I nearly stopped watching. But once you realise the storyline isn't supposed to be believable but is more of a witty spoof alluding to the unquestioned power male sociopaths can hold over their victims in patriarchal societies, it becomes very funny indeed. The additionally cut in footage of the statements by previous victims in the last 3 episodes, along with 'me too' and celebrity abusers references at the end work really well to link the light hearted narrative across to a starker real world context. Well worth the watch even though silly at times.
Anatomy of a Scandal (2022)
Had so much promise but plot is flawed
I wouldn't waste your time watching this. It starts out well enough but a key flaw is that in 20 years the appearance of holly berry could never have changed that much to look like Anna woodcroft. These two women are different heights even. This along with the clumsy use of special effects to portray the emotional impact of key events on the protagonist's render the narrative totally unbelievable and remove all verisimilitude. Sadly this story could have been much better told and I suspect the screenplay is not doing the novel justice. I ended up fast forwarding it got so bad towards the end. A far superior and visceral play on the same theme of rape, consent and privilege is prima facie with Jodie Comer. And no special effects anywhere in sight.