Home Entertainment Guide: July 2021
The latest on Blu-ray, DVD, and streaming, including Rose Plays Julie, Godzilla vs. Kong, and Criterion releases of Deep Cover and Pariah.
TV/Streaming
Wellington Paranormal Finds the Funny in the Supernatural
A review of the latest (sorta) from Jemaine Clement.
HBO’s Gossip Girl Doesn’t Work When the Kids Are Alright
A review of HBO’s Gossip Girl reboot, premiering July 8.
Monsters at Work Spins Off Hit Movie into Mediocre TV
A review of the latest from Disney+, based on the hit film Monsters Inc.
Tim Robinson’s I Think You Should Leave Returns with More Clever Absurdity
A review of season two of Tim Robinson’s I Think You Should Leave, premiering July 6 on Netflix.
Netflix’s Somos Sheds Dim Light on Dark Chapter of Mexican History
A review of Netflix’s Somos.
Sarah Shahi Shines in Netflix’s Repetitively Provocative Sex/Life
A review of the series Sex/Life, premiering June 25 on Netflix.
Disney+’s The Mysterious Benedict Society Plays Tedious Mind Games
A review of the new Disney+ series, premiering on June 25.
Apple TV+’s Dark Physical is Definitely Not a Comedy but Still Worth Your Time
A review of Apple TV+’s Physical, starring Rose Byrne.
Home Entertainment Guide: June 2021
The latest and greatest on streaming and Blu-ray, including Nightmare Alley, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Minari, The Nest, The Father, and more!
FX Hit Comedy Dave Builds on Track Laid Down by First Season
A review of the second season of FXX’s hit Dave.
AMC’s Kevin Can F*** Himself Experiments with Sitcom Form to Mixed Results
A review of the new AMC+ and AMC series.
Starz Version of Blindspotting Shifts Focus of Hit Film
A review of the Starz TV series based on the 2018 film Blindspotting.
Latina Representation Can’t End with Queen of the South
A feature on the end of USA’s Queen of the South, ending tonight after five seasons.
Disney+’s Loki is a Captivating, Christopher Nolan-Esque Chase Through Time
A review of the new Marvel series Loki, which premieres on Disney+ on June 9.
Betty Returns for Another Cathartic, Vibes-Filled Season
A review of the second season of Betty, premiering Friday on HBO Max.
Bo Burnham’s Inside Finds Comic Relief in Isolation
A review of the Netflix comedy special Bo Burnham: Inside.
Netflix’s Sweet Tooth is a Tender, Riveting Adventure Story
A review of Netflix’s great new series, Sweet Tooth.
FOX’s HouseBroken Shows the Secret Life of Pets, But For Adults This Time
A review of FOX’s new animated series HouseBroken, premiering on May 31.
