Taylor Sheridan Taps the American Mine of Toxic Masculinity for Mayor of Kingstown
A review of Paramount+’s Mayor of Kingstown, starring Jeremy Renner, Kyle Chandler, and Dianne Wiest.
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Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter Are the Old Blood That Enlivens Dexter: New Blood
A review of Showtime’s Dexter: New Blood, which premieres on November 7.
Korean Master Kim Jee-Woon Directs Apple’s Visionary Dr. Brain
A review of Apple TV Plus’ Dr. Brain, from the director of A Tale of Two Sisters and I Saw the Devil.
The CW’s 4400 Mixes Earnest Ideas with Corny Execution
A review of the rebooted mystery series 4400, premiering October 25th on the CW.
Home Entertainment Guide: Horror Edition
On recent streaming and Blu-ray horror releases for spooky season.
Apple TV’s Invasion is a Thrilling Show About People, Not Aliens
A review of the new series Invasion, which premieres today on Apple TV.
Maya and the Three Celebrates Mexican Culture with Vivid Adventure
A review of the culturally rich and vibrant new Netflix animated series.
Home Entertainment Guide: October 2021
The latest on Blu-ray and streaming services, including Free Guy, F9: The Fast Saga, Zola, and special editions of Legend and High Sierra.
HBO’s Succession Season 3 Sees Kendall Secede, Series Succeed in Exceeding Expectations
A review of the third season of Succession, premiering Sunday.
Amazon’s I Know What You Did Last Summer Fails its Premise
A review of the new series that reboots I Know What You Did Last Summer for a new generation.
Hulu’s Dopesick is a Compelling, Didactic Look at the Opioid Epidemic
A review of the new series Dopesick, premiering on October 13 on Hulu.
USA’s The Sinner Returns for Rocky Fourth Season
A review of the fourth season of USA’s The Sinner.
Janus-Faced: The Two Tony Sopranos
Tony’s is a story of modern American masculinity, middle-aged sordidness and sorrow; he is saggy around the gut, bruised at the knuckles, and tender in the heart.
Incredible Performance Anchors Netflix’s Moving Maid
A review of Netflix’s new drama, starring Margaret Qualley, Nick Robinson, and Andie MacDowell.
Criterion’s Melvin Van Peebles: Essential Films is the Story of a Cinematic Legend
A review of Melvin Van Peebles: Essential Films, now available from Criterion.
La Brea Seeks to Give New Life to NBC Lineup
A review of La Brea, premiering tomorrow night, September 28th.
First Four Laika Releases Get Special Edition Blu-rays
On four new special edition releases of the first four Laika films, all great.
Apple TV+’s Foundation is An Ambitious, Sprawling Sci-Fi Event
A review of the first season of Foundation, which premieres on September 24 on AppleTV+.
Creative Final Season of Dear White People is For the Fans
A review of the fourth and final season of Netflix’s Dear White People.
Home Entertainment Guide: September 2021
Highlights of recent streaming and Blu-ray releases, including Beasts of No Nation, Nashville, and Dune.
