HOUSE OF GUINNESS – Review by Susan Granger

With the death of its founder, Sir Benjamin Guinness in 1868, trouble began brewing in the House of Guinness as power struggles, generational confidences and sexual scandals start to taint the Irish family’s iconic heritage. As the eight-episode miniseries progresses and the Guinness dynasty grows, we’re eager to learn more about aristocratic Arthur, the eldest and obvious heir, who spent the past five years in London and makes no secret about wishing to run for Parliament, and idealistic Edward, who possesses both the ambition and aptitude to take control of the family business.

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THE LOST GIRLS – Review by Valerie Kalfrin

Peter Pan’s story seems more like a curse than a wondrous adventure for the women in the Darling family in The Lost Girls, a multigenerational drama that ultimately fails to take flight. Writer/director/co-star Livia De Paolis adapted the story from Laurie Fox’s eponymous novel which has an intriguing premise. Wendy from J. M. Barrie’s story, now Great Nana, relishes in telling her daughter and granddaughter about her adventures to Neverland—and still trying to fly. Her household locks the windows so she doesn’t hurt herself.

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