War Machine
Starts like a stereotypical military movie but evolves into something much weirder, perhaps even entertaining.
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HBO’s “Rooster” is Almost an Endearing Comedy
Despite strong performances, Bill Lawrence’s latest is too detached from reality for its own good.
Vladimir
What truly engages throughout “Vladimir” is the contrast between what is unlawful, what is unethical, and what is unsavory.
Apple TV’s Tedious “The Hunt” Should Have Stayed on the Shelf
“The Hunt” is, to put it generously, not very good.
A Case of Identity Crisis: “Young Sherlock” Suffers From Too Many Ideas
Even the best classically-trained theatre actors can only do so much with poor writing.
“Hush” is the Best Horror Movie You Probably Haven’t Seen
An appreciation of Mike Flanagan’s breakout film on its tenth anniversary.
“RJ Decker” Successfully Brings Whimsy to Network Procedural
ABC’s “RJ Decker” delivers exactly what you want out of this kind of show.
The Play’s the Thing with MGM+’s Charming Ode to the Theater, “American Classic”
Curl-up-on-the-sofa comfort viewing at its finest.
Twisty, Funny HBO’s “DTF St. Louis” is an Addictive Watch
Confidently written, acted, and directed, HBO’s “DTF St. Louis” could be called a suburban noir.
Ghost Elephants
Mesmerizing from the first moment to the last, yet another title of note in what remains one of the most incredible filmographies of our time.
All’s Well that Ends Well in Part Two of “Bridgerton”’s Fourth Season
It’s clever again, emotional again, and surprising again.
“Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” Maintains Momentum in Confident Second Season
Season 2 of Apple TV’s hit delivers on the promise of its freshman outing.
The Gray House
“The Gray House” keeps us involved, from the opening scene-setter through the obligatory coda telling us what happened to the main characters who were based on real-life historical figures.
Laughs Come Consistently in NBC’s Clever “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins”
A consistently funny show that could stand alongside Carlock’s previously acclaimed creations.
CBS’s “CIA” Refuses to Read the Room
An important part of quality is understanding the audience, moment, and subject matter. “CIA” does none of that.
Hulu’s “Paradise” Splits Its Focus And Gets More Frustratingly Unhinged In Season 2
There are a few pulpy delights here and there, but this particular apocalypse moves a bit too slowly.
