Great actresses carry ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 2 (2019)

March 11, 2021June 17, 2021 John Hansen Big Little Lies

Throwback Thursday (TV review): Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Zoe Kravitz, Laura Dern and Meryl Streep take turns being stellar.

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Great actresses carry ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 2 (2019)

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