TV/Streaming
Shadow and Bone Sets Itself Apart from the YA Pack with Welcome Restraint
A review of Netflix’s Shadow and Bone, based on the books by Leigh Bardugo.
Peacock’s Rutherford Falls Wants To Be the Next Parks and Recreation
A review of Rutherford Falls, a new sitcom series premiering on Peacock.
The Beautiful World of Native Comedy: Michael Greyeyes on Rutherford Falls
An interview with Michael Greyeyes about his performance in the new Peacock series, Rutherford Falls.
Philly D.A. Feels Like a Product of the Publicity Machine
A review of the new PBS docuseries Philly D.A., which premiered first at Sundance and airs on 4/20.
The Brilliance is in the Details of HBO’s Riveting Mare of Easttown
A review of HBO’s Mare of Easttown, starring Kate Winslet, which premieres on Sunday, April 18th.
Cliches Are Fair Game in Disney+’s Charming Big Shot
A review of the new Disney+ series Big Shot, which premieres April 16.
ABC’s Rebel Wastes Talent on Fictional Version of the Erin Brockovich Legacy
A review of the new ABC drama loosely based on the life of Erin Brockovich, which has a great ensemble but has no idea what to do with it.
Home Entertainment Guide: April 2021
The latest and greatest on Blu-ray, including Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, Monster Hunter, News of the World, Soul, and Criterion releases of Defending Your Life and Secrets and Lies.
Thrilling Reboot of Kung Fu Offers Needed Representation on The CW
A review of the new Kung Fu, premiering tonight on The CW.
Joss Whedon Practically Plagiarizes Himself in the Uneven The Nevers
A review of the new HBO series The Nevers, premiering April 11.
Nasim Pedrad Boldly Parodies Adolescence in TBS’ Chad
A review of the TBS comedy series Chad, premiering on April 6.
Amazon’s Them is a Harrowing, Frustrating American Horror Story
A review of the Amazon series Them, which premieres on April 9.
HBO Max’s Made for Love Really Wants Your Likes and Retweets
A review of HBO Max’s Made for Love, which premieres today, April 1st.
United States of Al Tests the Limits of Good Representation
A review of the new CBS series that premieres on April 1.
Enter the World of Wong Kar Wai with One of Criterion’s Best Box Sets
A feature on the new Criterion set for one of the best filmmakers in the world.
Netflix’s The Irregulars Succumbs to Some Pretty Regular Problems
A review of Netflix’s latest stab at Young Adult hitmaking.
Disney+’s The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers Sticks to the Hits
A review of the new Mighty Ducks series, which premieres on March 26.
Steven Yeun Breathes Life into the Animated Superhero Series Invincible
A review of Amazon Prime’s animated series Invincible.
Genius: Aretha Goes Surface Deep on the Queen of Soul
A review of Nat Geo’s Genius: Aretha, which premieres Sunday, March 21st.
