TV/Streaming
FX’s “Love Story: JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette” Is A Stunning Exploration of Public and Private Life
Nothing about this series feels cheap, which is surprising given that Ryan Murphy produces it.
Season 2 of Prime Video’s “Cross” Fails to Reach New Heights
The show unspools into a run-of-the-mill crime thriller.
Ambitious Fourth Season of AMC’s “Dark Winds” is a Mesmerizing and Moving Gem
The AMC hit continues to be one of the best shows on TV.
Stop By Peacock’s “The Burbs” for People Watching and Murder
Feels like an alternate universe live-action “Scooby Doo,” and just like your weird suburban neighbors, that’s oddly satisfying to watch.
Disney+ Brings Back “The Muppet Show” For a Clever, Nostalgic Event Episode
Maybe the best review I can give this Rogen/Goldberg reboot is the simplest: I hope they make many more of them.
Vanished
“Vanished” is set in present-day, but it vibes a bit like a late 1960s/early 1970s thriller.
Can “Bridgerton”‘s New Cinderella in Silver Rekindle the Fairytale in Season 4?
The actors do have chemistry, but the sparkle isn’t there—yet.
The Wrecking Crew
A crash-and-burn buddy action movie in a “Lethal Weapon” vein, with a bit more depth than you might expect.
Marvel’s “Wonder Man” Builds a Bleary Showbiz Buddy Comedy For the MCU
Though its ambition surpasses its grasp, it leaves one yearning for more of this dynamic duo in the franchise’s ever-inconsistent future.
Mother of Flies
A labor of love by the Adams Family, a filmmaking collective, quite generous with its gore.
FOX’s “Memory of a Killer” Can’t Remember Why It Exists
FOX is launching a new thriller after the NFC Championship Game on Sunday. It’s forgettable.
The Big Fake
The hair-raising narrative content notwithstanding, the movie doesn’t create much emotional traction.
Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!
Brooks is still the man—still willing to do anything for a laugh and still wanting us to love Melvin Brooks
Ryan Murphy’s “The Beauty” Gives Excess Sex, Violence, & Half-Baked Ideas
This show is best appreciated as a wild ride.
Apple TV’s Excellent “Shrinking” Continues to Find Humor in the Heartache
It feels increasingly like a balm for troubled times, a reminder that nothing is more important in this world than the people we love.
