“For All Mankind” Spinoff “Star City” is One Small Soviet Step Backward
“Star City” keeps its focus bleak, dour, and oppressive, and subsequently has some trouble achieving liftoff.
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Propeller One-Way Night Coach
It’s a gift that Travolta made for himself and family, something he likely wanted to leave as a part of his legacy. That doesn’t make it a good movie.
Comedy Is King On Season Two of Hulu’s “Deli Boys”
Though its narrative is hampered by a shorter run, the series is funnier than ever.
Spider-Noir
Whether in Authentic Black and White or True Hue Full Color, “Spider-Man” has earned a unique place in this particular universe.
“Mating Season” Almost Finds Its Rhythm by the End of Rocky First Season
It won’t be the same size hit as “Big Mouth,’ but it’s a reminder of the talent of its remarkable cast.
Netflix’s “The Boroughs” Offers a Clever Spin on the “Stranger Things” Formula
Refreshingly more than just “Elder Things.”
Tatiana Maslany Goes Full Throttle In Apple TV’s Propulsive “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed”
The star power in the series is undeniable, but the true hero of the show is its craft.
“Dutton Ranch” Keeps the Barn Doors Open for the “Yellowstone” Franchise
Hauser and Reilly shine in career-defining roles.
Netflix Turns Up the “Heat” With Its Own “Power” in Hokey Crime Thriller “Nemesis”
To enjoy “Nemesis” requires a hefty tolerance for cheese.
Prime Video’s “Off Campus” is Big on Romance, Music, and Spice
Swoon-worthy, hot, and heated rom-com-drama that gives its story space to fully bloom just like its characters.
The Punisher: One Last Kill
“One Last Kill” struggles to find a middle ground in anchoring Castle emotionally and narratively.
Marty, Life is Short
What comes through in “Life is Short” is the affection for its subject from pretty much everyone he’s ever worked with.
Michael Sheen and David Tennant’s Emotional Connection Grounds a Bittersweet “Good Omens” Finale
Despite its flaws, this final installment still holds firm to the idea that love, in all its forms, is a radical act.
“Unconditional” Brings Moral Questions to a Mother’s Love
Had my heart racing through action sequences and emotional revelations alike.
“The Terror: Devil in Silver” Fails to Earn a Spot on the Medal Podium
Too content to deliver its themes and hit the character beats instead of trying to build atmosphere or tension.
Peacock Takes Us Back to Miami for “M.I.A” Vice and Vengeance
Could be called “Miami Vice: The Reversal.”
BritBox’s Delightful “The Other Bennet Sister” Is a Romance About Learning to Love Yourself
Puts one of the author’s most frequently forgotten characters firmly at the center of her own story.
Lord of the Flies
This “Lord of the Flies” reminds us that perhaps there isn’t that much difference between beasts and little boys after all.
Swapped
What it lacks in narrative originality, it makes up for through a game voice cast, a wonderfully realized world, and a surprisingly dark spin
