The diva is an interesting way to study the nature and ambition of women – and especially women who want to be famous – in the public sphere. The High Note, directed by Nisha Gantara, the mastermind behind the Amazon Prime series TransParent and 2019’s underrated gem Late Night, seeks to both complicate this archetype and reveal her humanity, but it doesn’t quite manage to see beyond the surface level. Continue reading “Review: ‘The High Note’ is a Little Pitchy at First, But Finds its Key Nicely”
