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pine breaks

pine identifies as a Black man, non-dualist, ruralist, bread-baker, grower of vegetables, wood-chopper, pro-alternative economies, musical snob, sometimes media academic, freelance writer and author of race and social-class based fiction.

Landman

‘Landman’ Review: A Survival Story Teetering Between Gritty Realism and Excess

by pine breaks
November 15, 2024

The series offers an unvarnished look at a contentious industry and the lives tethered to it.

The Diplomat

‘The Diplomat’ Season Two Review: A Savvy Mix of Political Intrigue and Interpersonal Drama

by pine breaks
October 30, 2024

The narrative tightens in the show’s second season with a precision that rewards close attention.

A Very Royal Scandal

‘A Very Royal Scandal’ Review: Portrait of a Self-Pitying Prince

by pine breaks
September 18, 2024

The Amazon series barely scratches the surface of the scandals surrounding Prince Andrew.

Bad Monkey

Review: In Apple’s ‘Bad Monkey,’ Vince Vaughn Channels Classic TV’s Sharp-Tongued Sleuths

by pine breaks
August 13, 2024

Thanks in part to Vaughn’s performance, the series is zany, fun, and very far-fetched.

Lady in the Lake

‘Lady in the Lake’ Review: A Murder Mystery That Wades into Murky Waters

by pine breaks
July 18, 2024

Cluttered with characters and tangents, the series struggles to do justice to its twisty narrative.

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