The Rig Digs For Crude, But Effective Eco-Horror Thrills
A review of Prime Video’s new supernatural thriller, The Rig.
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Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street
It becomes a cautionary tale, reminding us that criminal greed doesn’t always hide in the shadows.
Netflix Kicks Off Year with Gimmicky, Silly Kaleidoscope
A review of the new Netflix series with a unique structure.
Home Entertainment Guide: December 2022
The latest on Blu-ray and streaming, including The Banshees of Inisherin, Smile, Ticket to Paradise, and The Woman King.
Forget the New Witcher Show, Play the Old Game Instead
A review of the new Netflix The Witcher prequel with some thoughts on the next-gen update for the best game in the fantasy series.
Netflix’s Dull CIA Series The Recruit is More Like Paperwork
A review of the new series The Recruit, now playing on Netflix.
Yellowstone Prequel 1923 Gets Off to a Slow Trot
A review of the new spin-off of Yellowstone, starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren.
Awkward, Misguided Kindred Lets Down Its Source Material
A review of the new FX on Hulu show, Kindred, based on the novel by Octavia Butler.
National Treasure: The Edge of History Struggles to Solve Puzzle of Its Existence
A review of the new Disney+ show that seeks to resurrect the 2000s Nic Cage franchise.
Little America Returns For More Heartwarming Stories In Its Second Season
A review of the second season of Apple TV’s acclaimed anthology series.
Ten Christmas Movies You Need to Add to Your Holiday Viewing List
A guide to some underrated holiday movies to watch this season.
George & Tammy
Jessica Chastain and Michael Shannon exchange show-stopping singing moments and come packaged with a strong sense of passion, along with a knowing, exciting taste for sincere kitsch.
Alfred Molina Grounds Smart Mystery Series on Prime Video
A review of a new Prime Video mystery series based on the books by Louise Penny.
Willow Reboot on Disney Plus Makes for a Surprisingly Fun Ride
A review of the newest Disney+ reboot series, based on Ron Howard’s Willow.
Home Entertainment Guide: November 2022
The latest on Blu-ray and streaming includes Bros, Don’t Worry Darling, and 4K releases of Malcolm X and WALL-E.
The Kingdom Exodus
Von Trier has always been a personal filmmaker, and this really ends up being one of his most confessional and revealing works.
Fantastic 4K Box Set Captures Legacy of Sony Pictures Classics
A feature on a great new box set from Sony Pictures Classics, just in time for the holidays.
Apple TV’s Echo 3 is a Thrilling, Subversive Adventure
A review of Mark Boal’s new series Echo 3, now playing on Apple TV+.
