Hulu Stumbles with Warmed-Over Espionage Actioner “Paris Has Fallen”
A show that brushes past Gerard Butler’s corn-fed actioner conceit and does something alternatingly innovative and tedious with it.
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Margo Martindale Anchors the Clever, “Fargo”-esque Tale of “The Sticky”
Margo Martindale stars in a very “Fargo”-esque tale of criminals and maple syrup on Prime Video.
James Gunn Launches His New DCU with Clever “Creature Commandos”
A TV review of the new DCU show, the launch of the universe overseen by James Gunn.
Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw Shine in Netflix’s Thrilling “Black Doves”
Netflix continues a strong late 2024 with another great thriller, Black Doves.
“Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” Takes Aim at Younger Viewers
Skeleton Crew is fun in ways that Star Wars hasn’t been lately.
Colman Domingo Propels Phenomenally Entertaining “The Madness”
Netflix has a great thriller to make you thankful today in “The Madness.”
Sharp, Propulsive “The Agency” Should Appeal to Fans of Spy Fiction
“The Agency” owes a great debt to John Le Carre. This is a compliment.
Solid Acting Saves the Familiar Premise of “Get Millie Black”
A TV review of HBO’s Meet Millie Black.
Ted Danson Stars in Lovely, Moving “A Man on the Inside”
Mike Schur has reunited with his Good Place star Ted Danson for a lovely, charming, human comedy.
Jimmy O. Yang Shines in Excellent “Interior Chinatown”
A sharp, stylish commentary on the lack of Asian representation in ’90s media.
Taylor Sheridan’s Well Runs Dry in “Landman”
A review of the new show from the creator of Yellowstone, Mayor of Kingstown, and Tulsa King.
Prime Video’s “Cross” Adaptation is Killer
Alex Cross finally gets the adaptation he deserves.
“Arcane” Makes Triumphant Return to Netflix
A review of the first half of the new season of Netflix’s “Arcane”.
Max’s “Dune: Prophecy” Fails to Capture the Magic of Villeneuve’s Films, Herbert’s Novels
A review of the new Max show set in the world of Frank Herbert’s Dune.
Apple TV’s “Silo” Returns for Daring Second Season
A TV review of what might be Apple’s best show.
Eddie Redmayne, Lashana Lynch Bring Gravity to “The Day of the Jackal”
“The Day of the Jackal” is one of this season’s generally great surprises.
HBO’s “Like Water for Chocolate” is Downright Sumptuous
A review of the HBO series adaptation of “Like Water for Chocolate.”
10 Great Horror Films from 2024 (and Where to Watch Them)
10 of the best horror films of 2024 and where to watch them this Halloween week.
Netflix’s Sharp “The Diplomat” Offers Escapism for Political Junkies
A review of the second season of Netflix’s The Diplomat.
Billy Crystal Struggles to Clarify Apple TV+’s Haunting New Horror Series “Before”
It’s disjointed in its best moments and flat-out bad in its worst, and by the end of the series, it feels like a waste of time.
