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  On a sun-drenched beach in Greece, literature professor Leda hopes to have a quiet holiday, but then a large family of Greek-American revelers takes over the beach, even going so far as to asking her to move her chair — she doesn’t. Nina and her daughter, part of the large family, then catch Leda’s eye, and thus begins a rumination on parents and children. Moving back and forth in time, we see Leda’s flawed relationship as a young mother with her daughters, sometimes all too similar to that of Nina and her child. It’s an often-disturbing look at mothers and their frustrations with their daughters, superbly acted  by the cast — but so depressing. 🎥🎥🎥

  I’ve become a big fan of the talented Jean Smart, first in Mare of Easttown and now in this excellent show. She’s an old-school comedienne and headliner in Las Vegas. Through a series of unfortunate events, she’s paired with a young comedy writer, a headstrong woman trying to find her way in the often-difficult world of comedy. This show is often funny, sometimes heartbreaking, but always satisfying  — a look at life from the two perspectives of these women.  🎥🎥🎥🎥