TV/Streaming
Hulu Stumbles with Warmed-Over Espionage Actioner “Paris Has Fallen”
A show that brushes past Gerard Butler’s corn-fed actioner conceit and does something alternatingly innovative and tedious with it.
Margo Martindale Anchors the Clever, “Fargo”-esque Tale of “The Sticky”
Margo Martindale stars in a very “Fargo”-esque tale of criminals and maple syrup on Prime Video.
James Gunn Launches His New DCU with Clever “Creature Commandos”
A TV review of the new DCU show, the launch of the universe overseen by James Gunn.
Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw Shine in Netflix’s Thrilling “Black Doves”
Netflix continues a strong late 2024 with another great thriller, Black Doves.
“Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” Takes Aim at Younger Viewers
Skeleton Crew is fun in ways that Star Wars hasn’t been lately.
Senna
It all comes down to Leone, whose committed turn patches some of the many holes in the show’s engine.
Colman Domingo Propels Phenomenally Entertaining “The Madness”
Netflix has a great thriller to make you thankful today in “The Madness.”
Sweethearts
Jordan Weiss’s feature debut “Sweethearts” has its charming moments but feels uneven overall.
Maria
In a queenly performance of poise and mystique, Angelina Jolie plays Callas with an ethereal presence.
Our Little Secret
“Our Little Secret” is a fun, mostly family friendly Christmas screwball comedy with Lohan working in the comedic mode she does best.
Sharp, Propulsive “The Agency” Should Appeal to Fans of Spy Fiction
“The Agency” owes a great debt to John Le Carre. This is a compliment.
Solid Acting Saves the Familiar Premise of “Get Millie Black”
A TV review of HBO’s Meet Millie Black.
Bread & Roses
Mani reminds the viewer that as long as such young minds hungry for freedom, justice and education exist and make noise, the patriarchy has something real to fear.
Spellbound
A largely forgettable venture that families will watch during Thanksgiving break before the Netflix algorithm buries it forever.
Ted Danson Stars in Lovely, Moving “A Man on the Inside”
Mike Schur has reunited with his Good Place star Ted Danson for a lovely, charming, human comedy.
