‘The Studio’ gives Hollywood its own close-up

There’s no business like show business — an undeniable truth, considering Hollywood’s endless fascination with telling stories about itself. Enter ride-or-die duo Seth Rogen... Read More

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‘The White Lotus’ continues to blossom in season three

By Erin Maxwell

For the third time, Mike White’s provocative yet oddly unsettling series The White Lotus follows a group of wealthy tourists as they escape to a posh wellness retreat. As their ... Read More

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‘Severance’ continues to pay off to loyal customers

By Erin Maxwell

After a lengthy hiatus following its acclaimed debut, Apple TV+’s Severance is back with its unique blend of office-set, sci-fi horror. Last seen in 2022, the Dan Erickson-creat... Read More

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The best TV shows of 2024

By Erin Maxwell

There is nothing better than getting behind an underdog and watching a scrappy underachiever achieve the impossible. But what if that underdog is less than scrupulous? Perhaps a l... Read More

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Rinse and repeat — reviews of ‘Dune: Prophecy,’ ‘Cruel Intentions,’ and ‘The Day of the Jackal’

By Erin Maxwell

Adaptations, revisions, and retellings our focus this month, as a trio of new shows revamp familiar stories and classic movies to be repackaged for a whole new generation of audie... Read More

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The dark side of showbiz — reviews of ‘Woman of the Hour,’ ‘Rivals’ and ‘Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara’

By Erin Maxwell

Not all monsters lurk in dark alleys. Sometimes they thrive in online fansites, studio sets or within the hearts of coworkers. In this trio of recent releases, the dark side of th... Read More

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Something wicked this way comes: Reviews of ‘The Penguin,’ ‘Agatha All Along’ & ‘Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’

By Erin Maxwell

Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? Or witches? Or crime bosses running seedy underground nightclubs? We take a look into three new series that explore the lives of vi... Read More

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A-List Television with ‘House of the Dragon,’ ‘The Boys’ and ‘Presumed Innocent’

By Erin Maxwell

This summer, every streaming service is bringing out the big guns with massive series starring A-listers, apathetic antiheroes and aerial lizards. Here are but a few new and retur... Read More

Matthew Rhys in Season 2 of HBO's Perry Mason. Photograph by Merrick Morton/HBO

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Heroes reborn and revisited

By Michael Snyder

Even if we seek something fresh and different to entertain and edify us, there can be satisfaction in the familiar. And it’s not always indicative of creative laziness when ... Read More

Emer Heatley and Matthew Macfadyen in Stonehouse. Photo: courtesy ITV

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When truth elevates drama

By Michael Snyder

As much as fiction can reveal about the human condition, the account of a true story — especially one inspired by an uncommon situation — can have deeper impact by virtue of v... Read More

Joe Cole in The Ipcress File. Photo: Courtesy AMC NETWORKS

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A revised ‘File’ worth investigating

By Michael Snyder

The latest batch of sequels and prequels and remakes have reached screens big and small, as the movie and television industries continue to eagerly finance the tried and true — ... Read More

Ibrahim Koma, David Tennant and Leonie Benesch star in PBS's Around the World in Eighty Days. Photo: Courtesy of © Slim 80 Days - Federation Entertainment - Peu Communications - ZDF - Be-FILMS - RTBF (Télévision belge)– 2021 / PBS.org

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Globetrotting adventurers and cold cases heat up the video hearth

By Michael Snyder

We’re in the middle of a perfect winter storm when it comes to the entertainment industry. Television viewing habits irrevocably changed with the expansion and proliferation of ... Read More

Brian Cox and Sarah Snook in Succession. Photo: Hunter Graeme/HBO; courtesy Warner media

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Brawl in the family

Family sitcoms have come a long way since Ozzie and Harriet

By Michael Snyder

There’s a certain synchronicity to having the third season of Succession, the scathing satire of an obscenely wealthy clan headed by a domineering media mogul, roll out on HBO a... Read More

Aaron Tveit and Cecily Strong in Schmigadoon! now streaming on Apple TV Plus. Photo: courtesy Apple TV Plus

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Situation comedies meet merry melodies

By Michael Snyder

It’s no exaggeration to say that we could use some laughs in times like these — in fact, anytime at all. Beyond the ostensible healing power of laughter, there’s also the we... Read More

Jenna Coleman and Tahar Rahim in The Serpent. PHOTO: Courtesy of Netflix

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Better crimes and punishments

British and European police procedurals offer more intrigue

By Michael Snyder

The superb BBC miniseries The Serpent, which recently made its way to Netflix, reminded me that I’m pretty particular when it comes to TV shows about lawbreakers and the law enf... Read More

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