Greg Archer-Film Critic & Entertainment Reporter

Greg Archer

Film Critic & Entertainment Reporter

June, 2022
Greg Archer's reviews and interviews have appeared in Huffington Post, USA Today, The Advocate, and, of course, MovieWeb.
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About Greg Archer

Greg Archer reviews and interviews with TV and film personalities have appeared in USA Today Network, Huffington Post, The Advocate, and other media outlets. ​Learn more at Greg Archer's website.

Industry Focus

Film analysis and entertainment journalism. Expert interviews with actors and filmmakers such as Robert De Niro, Rose Byrne, Hugh Grant, Kyle MacLachlan,M aya Rudolph, Olivia Colman, and more. Greg Archer is a Star Trek expert and frequent attendee of the Chicago Film Festival and the Palm Springs International Film Festival.

Favorite Media

British comedies, dark comedies, sci-fi, LGBTQ stories, and gripping dramas. Greg Archer has broad taste but is a passionate Trekkie and supporter of LGBTQ cinema.

Author Details

Favorite TV shows: Anything Star Trek, Game of Thrones, Schitt's Creek, The Boys, Bridgerton. Favorite Movies: The Godfather, Funny Girl, Auntie Mame, The Fall, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Love Actually, Run Lola Run, Blade Runner, anything from Christopher Nolan.

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Season Three of 'Ginny & Georgia' is Soapier — and More Bingeworthy — Than Ever

Character development stands out this season, but the series continues to struggle with balancing its shifting tones and extra story arcs.

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'The Better Sister' Cleverly Blends Family Drama and Murder Mystery

Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks command the screen as estranged siblings at the center of a gritty murder case.

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'The Librarians: The Next Chapter' is Comfort Viewing Filled with Compelling Misadventures

Showrunner Dean Devlin takes the popular supernatural franchise to new heights in a wry, action-filled spin-off.

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'Fear Street: Prom Queen' Is a Bloody Mess, And Not in a Good Way

The Fear Street franchise continues in a tepid fourth outing that rewrites its bloodsoaked formula.

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'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season 2 Ups the Stakes, but Keeps the Kookiness

Nicole Kidman returns with a robust new cast in a new season that heightens the intrigue of 'Nine Perfect Strangers.'

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Amazon's New YA Drama 'Motorheads' Is High-Adrenaline Fun

Ryan Phillippe anchors the compelling new series, also starring Michael Cimino and Melissa Collazo.

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Alexander Skarsgård's Existential Cyborg Lights Up the Funny, Action-Packed 'Murderbot'

A stellar cast, solid storytelling and offbeat humor enliven Apple TV+'s latest sci-fi series.

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge Narrates 'Octopus,' a Breezy Doc About Fascinating Creatures

Tracy Morgan and other talking heads join the 'Fleabag' star for an entertaining romp about the mysterious eight-limbed mollusk.

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Despite its Dubious Premise, 'Summer of 69' Delivers Great Laughs

Sam Morelos and SNL's Chloe Fineman shine in Jillian Bell's offbeat directorial debut.

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Josh Hartnett Flies High in 'Fight or Flight,' the Nuttiest Action-Packed Thriller of the Year

Director James Madigan intentionally veers off course, making this rowdy in-flight romp the perfect popcorn flick.

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Natasha Lyonne Sizzles, But 'Poker Face' Season 2 Is Just Shy of a Royal Flush

Storylines are in flux, but thanks to Lyonne and a posse of guest stars, this series is still one of the best detective shows around.

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'Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted' Is a Fitting Tribute to a Hidden Music Icon

The music documentary's free-wheeling storytelling approach captures the man, the legend, and a bittersweet nostalgia for simpler times.

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'Electra' Is a Provocative, Playful Spin on a Classic Thriller

Maria Bakalova and Abigail Cowen stand out in this artsy, twisted riff on 'The Swimming Pool.'

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'Law & Order' Star Dishes on Flirting with Mariska Hargitay in 'Organized Crime'

He gives Benson a beefy pick-up line in 'Organized Crime.'

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'Law and Order: Organized Crime' Star Dean Norris on Season 5 & Olivia Benson's Return

Dean Norris on his role in 'Law & Order: Organized Crime' in Season 5 with Christopher Meloni, and Mariska Hargitay's return as Olivia Benson.

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Dean Norris Shares Why 'Law & Order: Organized Crime' Season 5 Is More "Explosive" Than Ever

Moving to Peacock apparently let the show get away with more things.

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'The Narrow Road to the Deep North' Sends Jacob Elordi to War in a Spellbinding Spectacle

'Euphoria' star Jacob Elordi delivers a powerful performance in a miniseries that time jumps from pre-WWII and beyond.

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'The Stolen Girl' Is One of the Best Mystery Series Since 'Mare of Easttown'

'Andor' star Denise Gough stands out in a slick, taught tale about a parent's child that mysteriously goes missing.

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Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder walking down a hallway in Hack Season 4
'Hacks' Season 4 Is as Brassy & Brilliant as Ever

Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder are at their finest this season, which tracks comedy legend Deborah Vance's foray into late-night.

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Action-Packed Thriller 'Zero' Is a Wild & Messy Race Against Time

Willem Dafoe manipulates two bomb-strapped men in a movie with constant action.

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