Insanely Fun: Griffin Dunne and Amy Robinson on After Hours
An interview with the producer and star of After Hours, now on Criterion 4K release.
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Apple TV+’s Foundation Returns with Bloated War of the Worlds
A review of the second season of Foundation, now playing on Apple TV+.
Full Circle
A great example of how much craftsmanship one of the best American filmmakers brings to everything he does.
Apple TV+’s Murder Comedy The Afterparty Embraces a Playful, Imperfect Formula
A review of the second season of The Afterparty, premiering on Apple TV+ on July 12.
Disney+ Restores Classic Animated Shorts
A look at how Disney has restored short films from their early years.
What We Do in the Shadows Maintains Hysterical Bite in Fifth Season
A TV review of the fifth season of FX’s Emmy-nominated show.
The Horror of Dolores Roach is Laughing With Us
A TV review of the new Prime horror series from Blumhouse.
The Lincoln Lawyer is Cleverly Updated, Old-School TV
A review of the second season of The Lincoln Lawyer, on Netflix now.
The Witcher Juggles Fun and Frustration In Its Shaky Third Season
A review of the third season of The Witcher.
Home Entertainment Guide: June 2023
A guide to the latest and greatest on Blu-ray and streaming, including Evil Dead Rise, Avatar: The Way of Water, John Wick: Chapter 4, and a 4K release of The Rules of the Game.
Hijack
Just enough of Apple TV’s latest high-profile thriller works to recommend it, even if it never quite achieves the heights it should with its premise and captivating leading man.
FX’s The Bear Continues to Reach for Greatness
A review of the new season of The Bear, which premieres on FX on Hulu on June 22nd.
Marvel’s Secret Invasion Continues the Franchise’s Dull Slate
A TV review of the new Marvel/Disney show starring Samuel L. Jackson, Olivia Colman, Emilia Clarke, Martin Freeman, Ben Mendelsohn, Don Cheadle, and more.
The Righteous Gemstones Treads Familiar Ground in Season Three
A review of the third season of The Righteous Gemstones, which premieres Sunday night on HBO.
The Walking Dead: Dead City Trudges Through the Ruins of a Moribund Franchise
A review of the new Walking Dead spin-off series, Dead City.
FX’s The Full Monty Loses Its Rhythm in Series Form
A review of the new FX series The Full Monty, based on the 1997 film.
The Crowded Room
At worst, this is the shallowest dramatic exploration of mental illness to hit the air in some time.
Peacock’s Based on a True Story is a Frustrating but Promising True-Crime Parody
A review of the true-crime comedy series Based on a True Story, now playing on Peacock.
