Natasha Rothwell Finds New Life in Hulu’s Winning “How to Die Alone”
Natasha Rothwell is a fantastic leading lady who seems poised for meatier, more comic star roles like this.
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Starz’ “Three Women” Stumbles Through Its Tale of Stifled Female Passion
While it sounds like the perfect setup for an introspective miniseries, “Three Women” instead feels like a show burdened by the impact of its source material.
FX’s “The Old Man” Starts to Lose Its Step in Season Two
Season two of The Old Man is a more compelling character drama than anything else it’s trying to be.
Peacock’s “Fight Night” Largely Entertains But Pulls A Few Punches
A review of the new star-studded Peacock mini-series.
“The Perfect Couple” Retreads Better Shows About Bad Rich People
Nicole Kidman is back with another mystery series, this time on Netflix. It’s not quite “perfect”.
Netflix’s “Terminator Zero” Takes Too Long to Develop Its Own Identity
A review of the latest Netflix animated series, based on the timeless James Cameron films.
Prime Video’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” is the Boldest Fantasy Show of the Year
The Rings of Power expands and improves in a confident second season.
Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building” is Less Cozy, Still Fun
Hulu’s Emmy darling and smash hit is back with more murder, but some serious undertones too.
The Party is Over in City of God: The Fight Rages On
A follow-up to the award-winning City of God lacks the thrust of the original.
Apple TV+’s Bad Monkey Struggles to Find Its Voice
Vince Vaughn stars in the latest from the creator of Scrubs and Shrinking, coming to Apple TV.
With Season 3, HBO’s Industry Remains One of the Best Shows of the Decade
A review of the third season of HBO’s critically acclaimed hit.
Women in Blue is Good at Suspense, Medium at Feminism
Women in Blue has an enticing mix of elements, a certain hodgepodge that shouldn’t work but does.
Home Entertainment Guide: July 2024
The latest on Blu-ray and streaming, including The First Omen, Abigail, Civil War, Perfect Days, and The Boy and the Heron.
Prime Video Has What Batman Fans Need in Caped Crusader
Bruce Timm is back with a retro version of Batman that fans will almost surely adore.
Netflix’s The Decameron Sinks to New Lows
Netflix has another adaptation of The Decameron. It’s atrocious.
Time Bandits Offers a Fun Summer Diversion
Taika Waititi’s take on the Terry Gilliam classic is filled with fun and uneasy drama.
Peacock’s Those About to Die Should Appeal to People Counting the Days Until Gladiator 2
Sir Anthony Hopkins leads a bloody, adults only take on the Roman Colosseum that works just enough to entertain.
