Pop Culture Podium

Sunday, December 14, 2025

Baxter Dury 3 of 3

Baxter Dury 2 of 3

Music of 2025, #86: BAXTER DURY

CAUGHT STEALING on Netflix: I read the novel this is based on many

years ago. I remember it being violent but maybe not as brutal as the movie.

This one won't appeal to everyone, but it's a good crime thriller with

some nasty twists that ends up satisfactory if you wait for the ending.

FOUR STARS.

MAN ON THE INSIDE, SEASON TWO on Netflix: The storyline is

more complicated than Season One, and better for it. A great cast. Ted

Danson is really good in this role, and the supporting cast of characters

also get a chance to shine. Funny. Warm. Engaging. The characters are

explored in depth, and the relationships/situations are fascinating. FOUR

STARS.

WAKE UP DEAD MAN on Netflix: The best Knives Out movie in the series

so far, in my opinion. Dark humor. Makes fun of the Catholic Church. Clever

script, with plenty of twists and a genuine mystery. Great dialogue in

many scenes. Incredible cast. Definitely going to watch this one again.

FIVE STARS.

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