The West Wing Returns for an HBO Max Special
A review of the West Wing Reunion Special on HBO Max.
TV/Streaming
Immerse Yourself in Martin Scorsese’s World Cinema Project #3
The newest box set from Criterion is reviewed, a wonderful collection of six films from around the world.
The Sparse World-Building of Hulu’s Helstrom is a Failure of Imagination
A review of Marvel’s Helstrom, premiering on Hulu this week.
Home Entertainment Guide: October 2020
The latest on Blu-ray and streaming services, including Weathering with You, Babyteeth, and a Criterion edition of The Elephant Man.
The Right Stuff is an Unexpectedly Gripping Workplace Drama About the Space Race
A review of the Disney+ and National Geographic remake of The Right Stuff.
New FOX Series Next Feels Like Storytelling from Last Generation
A review of the new FOX drama Next.
The Haunting of Bly Manor
In its attempt to escape the shadow of Hill House, Bly Manor takes a misguided pivot into gothic soap opera, stranding its performers and fans in the process.
AMC’s Soulmates Owes Too Much to Black Mirror
A review of the new AMC show Soulmates.
Excellent Performances Lead Hulu’s Disturbing Horror Series Monsterland
A review of the eight-part Hulu anthology series, Monsterland.
The Walking Dead: World Beyond Shows Few Signs of Life
A review of The Walking Dead: World Beyond.
Emily in Paris is a Bland Sex and the City Imitation with No Identity of Its Own
A review of the latest Netflix original series, a bland ripoff of better shows with Lily Collins.
Patricia Rozema’s Mouthpiece Streaming for Free This Week
A piece drawing your attention to a cool free streaming event.
Ethan Hawke Soars in Showtime’s The Good Lord Bird
A review of Showtime’s excellent The Good Lord Bird.
AMC’s Gangs of London a Bold Continuation of the Mafia Movie Tradition
A review of the new AMC series, created by Gareth Evans and Matt Flannery.
Amazon’s Utopia is a Massive, Maddening Game
A review of the new Amazon series, which premieres September 25.
FX’s Fargo Returns with an Ambitious But Underdeveloped Interrogation of the American Dream
A review of season four of Fargo, which begins on September 27.
Fox’s Filthy Rich Skates the Line Between Drama and Camp
A review of the new FOX nighttime soap, premiering September 21.
Hulu’s PEN15 Returns for a Second Thoughtful Season About the Horrors of Growing Up
A review of the second season of PEN15, which returns September 18.
Netflix’s Jurassic Park: Camp Cretaceous Offers Good, Old Fashioned Dino Chaos
A review of the new Netflix animated series, based on the Jurassic Park films.
Netflix’s Ratched Not Worthy of the Character’s Legacy
A review of the new series from producer Ryan Murphy, which premieres on September 18.
