Who is Martin Mull?
“Who is Martin Mull?” is a tender, personal examination of a career that’s shot through with poignancy because of how many people involved in this production are no longer with us.
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Mike Flanagan Finds New Power in Story of “Carrie”
This new series version of Carrie White is visceral, searing, and provocative.
Apple TV’s “Small Prophets” Finds the Magic in Yearning
That wry juxtaposition allows the show to critique our modern age while still focusing on timeless aspects of the human condition: love, loss, and yearning.
The Influencer Project
It looks bland, doesn’t make much sense, and takes its time getting you to places you’ve been several times before.
If AMC+’s “Kill Jackie” is a Question, We’ll Take a Stab at It
An assassin show that feels like it was Mad Libs-ed into existence.
Tip Toe
When it gives its characters space to breathe, it can be remarkable drama, anchored by two of the best performances of the year.
East of Eden
It adds necessary depth and shading to Cathy’s story, thanks to star Florence Pugh’s complicated, layered lead performance.
HBO’s “War” Bares Its Teeth, But Lacks a Considerable Bite
Although it gets stronger as the season unfolds, “War” takes too long to get its gears turning.
Adult Swim’s “Get Jiro” Serves Up Bloody, Sloppy Culinary Revenge
The show appeals most when it leans into the food-themed action.
Netflix’s Reboot of “A Different World” Needs to Let Go of the Past
The Netflix reboot of the ’80s and ’90s sitcom struggles to form its own identity.
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson Are Just Alright, Alright, Alright in Apple TV’s “Brothers”
Time may be a flat circle, but “Brothers” is just flat.
NBC’s “Line of Fire” Puts a Family of Law Enforcement in Each Other’s Crosshairs
Paired with incisive, witty insights into family dynamics, the mysteries are sharp as blades and prickly as barbed wire.
TIFF 2026: Primetime Program Spotlights Upcoming TV Hits
TV shows at a film festival? There were some good ones this year.
Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story
Netflix has delivered another rendition of “Monster” that doesn’t quite know what it wants to be.
Best of the Best
For a film primarily about dancing, the editing undercuts the choreography at every turn.
‘Youth” is a Portrait of Midlife That’s Anything But Mid
Sharon Horgan delivers another terrific, sharp comedy about women, relationships and the perils of aging.
“MobLand” Shoots Its Way Through A Vulgar, Invigorating Second Season
You either relish this kind of escapist brutality, or you don’t.
In Its Second Season, “Outlander: Blood of My Blood” Is Still Peak Romance
It’s so satisfying to watch because love isn’t treated as a byproduct of a larger story. It is the story.
