The Better Sister (2025), Jessica Biel, Elizabeth Banks, Prime Video
The Better Sister is a new 8-part drama/mystery/thriller starring Elizabeth Banks, Jessica Biel and Corey Stoll.
Biel (Chloe) and Banks (Nicky) play sisters whose long-hidden family secrets are unveiled in the wake of the murder of Chloe’s husband.
I’m always extra impressed when actors cast as siblings look like they could be related in real life; Biel and Banks, for example.
I’ve taken a couple of good guesses at how The Better Sister may play out. It would be nice to be surprised. Either way, bring on the sisterly dynamics, especially considering these two have always been fun to watch.
Crazy About Tiffany’s (2016), Matthew Miele Directed Tiffany & Co. Documentary
I’ve seen the 1961 Audrey Hepburn movie Breakfast At Tiffany’s once, and I have to say that I found it somewhat sleep inducing. Nevertheless, as someone ever-curious about the magic that makes brands hugely successful, the new ‘past to present’ documentary about Tiffany & Co. –Crazy About Tiffany’s appealed.
Directed by Matthew Miele and featuring the likes of Katie Couric, Jessica Biel and Jennifer Tilly, I was excited for a behind the scenes look at the brand, some of the challenges it has faced and any of the perhaps, ‘colourful’ stories that led to the company’s continued iconic status.
Truth be told, I thoroughly enjoyed the initial introductory violin music. It’s just unfortunate that said music also happens to be my favourite moment of the entire film.
Crazy About Tiffany’s (2016), Audrey Hepburn In Matthew Miele Directed Tiffany & Co. Documentary
The key issue I found with Crazy About Tiffany’s is that it feels more like an internal corporate video about the brand’s history/achievements than a balanced documentary. Where’s all the talk of ethics, blood diamonds, other issues or controversies pertinent to the industry and business? All I heard was plenty of self praise and very little thorough analysis.
There was a momentary glimmer of hope when one of the talking heads used the word ‘dated‘ and ‘old‘ to describe their feelings about the brand. Sadly though, that thread went absolutely nowhere. Crazy About Tiffany’sis apparently fully authorised by Tiffany & Co. That therein explains the lack of balance. I’m still surprised that the brand approved the documentary considering the low quality animated graphics.
If you’re after a great, balanced documentary about Tiffany & Co., this isn’t it. But, if you’re after something along the lines of an internal self-adulating corporate promo, one that may or may not be shown to new hires at the business, why not start here?
For those like myself who are often too curious for their own good, as well as those unlike myself who are jewellery/Tiffany obsessed, see Crazy About Tiffany’s on iTunes, Vimeo On Demand… Just don’t say I didn’t warn you.
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