Francine Brokaw

In 1979 bestselling novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford penned “A Woman of Substance.” This story about a self-made woman captured the hearts of readers, and in 1985 it was made into a television miniseries. Now this story inspired by the novel has been given a new life by BritBox. In this version of the classic story, […]

So far there are two seasons of the intense thriller “After the Flood” streaming on BritBox. From the first scene to the last, viewers will be gripped by the complex story that unfolds in this seemingly quiet British town. Sophie Rundle stars as Joanna (Jo) Marshall in this crime thriller. In the first season she […]

Audiences were introduced to Elle Woods in 2001 when “Legally Blonde” became an instant hit. Reese Witherspoon captivated audiences as the rich, snooty but smart woman who showed everyone how blondes can have more fun as well as be brilliant at the same time. The new prequel series “Elle” delves into her life when she […]

“The Other Bennet Sister” is being hailed by critics and viewers as a triumph. Celebrating Jane Austen whose 250th birthday would have been last December, BritBox is streaming many of the films based on her novels as well as films about the author herself. The new series “The Other Bennet Sister” takes the journey of […]

For over 13 years and eight seasons, “Outlander” has entertained and entranced viewers with its love story that spanned time. Now it is coming to an end, to the dismay of many. Recently the cast and executive producers Matthew B. Roberts and Maril Davis, met with a select group of journalists to discuss the final […]

National Library Week is April 19-25, 2026. This is a good time to check out Kanopy, a free digital service from your local library. Libraries used to be only for books. Then they added periodicals, followed by movies and even music. Now, for those with a library card or a university ID, there is Kanopy, […]

Before he began his role as Danny Reagan in the hit CBS series “Blue Bloods” in 2010, Donnie Wahlberg was one of the singing group New Kids on The Block. The group began their successful career in 1984, and they are currently performing in residency in Las Vegas. Juggling the two careers is not difficult […]

Inspired by the acclaimed series of books “The Forsyte Saga” by John Galsworthy, “The Forsytes” is a period drama taking viewers into the rich life of the Victorian Forsyte family. The series is basically a prequel to the novels. The family owns an impressive stockbrokerage; however, the real drama is with the family members themselves. […]

In the 1980s young Hollywood was overtaking the film industry with movies like “The Breakfast Club”, “St. Elmo’s Fire,” “Pretty in Pink,” “Risky Business,” “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” “Sixteen Candles,” “Some Kind of Wonderful,” “The Outsiders” and more. At the heart of the decade a journalist labeled a group of young actors as “The Brat […]

Lucy Lawless is back for a fifth season of “My Life is Murder.” Lawless is Alexa Crowe, a retired Australian police officer who is now helping the police solve murders and is a baker on the side. Or, she is a baker who helps the police solve murders on the side. Whichever it is, she […]