HBO’s “Like Water for Chocolate” is Downright Sumptuous
A review of the HBO series adaptation of “Like Water for Chocolate.”
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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.
FX’s “What We Do in the Shadows” Loses Some Of Its Bite In Season Six
It feels as if “What We Do in the Shadows” has outstayed its welcome, with each episode feeling increasingly bloated as time goes on.
Hammy Acting and Stilted Pacing Dampen Peacock’s “Hysteria!”
“Hysteria!” isn’t frightening enough to be a horror series, nor wacky enough to be funny.
Apple TV+’s “Shrinking” Really Starts Putting the Pieces Together in Second Season
This is the year in which the Jason Segel dramedy really finds its voice, confidently balancing its comedic and emotional currents in a way that’s entertaining and moving.
Netflix’s “Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft” Gives Life to Iconic Character
“Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft” is the finest the character has been realized in an adaptation.
Peacock’s Frustrating “Teacup” Feels Only Half-Full
You can feel the TV creator playing tug-of-war with the original author in a way that buries themes, makes characters shallow, and loses the potential of both projects.
Starz’s “Sweetpea” Is Fall TV’s Biggest and Best Surprise
“Sweetpea” feels fresh from beginning to end, offering us a gripping story right down to the final episode’s shocking cliffhanger.
Hulu’s “La Máquina” Delights with Campy Darkness
Two artists, at the height of their craft, making something fun and new.
HBO’s “The Franchise” Takes Satirical Aim at the MCU
A review of a new HBO series from the creator of Veep and The Thick of It.
“The Last Days of the Space Age” is a Mess of a Missed Opportunity
A review of the new Hulu original series about the ’70s space race in Australia.
Transcending Hell on Earth in Larisa Shepitko’s “The Ascent”
A look at an underrated Russian film, now on the Criterion Channel.
Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This” Sadly Lives Up To Its Title
A romantic comedy series short on both romance and comedy.
Zack Snyder’s Animated Netflix Epic “Twilight of the Gods” Aims for Valhalla, Lands at Mediocre
Whatever you’re looking for from your next adult animation binge—profundity, thrills, shock—you’re not likely to find it from Zack Snyder.
“Matlock” Remakes a Classic with Humor and Moral Force
A review of the reboot of Matlock, starring Kathy Bates.
“Agatha All Along” Wastes Supernatural Powers of an Excellent Cast
A TV review of the frustrating latest in the MCU TV division.
Colin Farrell Turns Gotham Into “The Sopranos” with HBO’s Thrilling “The Penguin”
Lauren LeFranc’s take on the Gentleman of Crime soars, or rather waddles, past its competitors in eight short episodes.
Natasha Rothwell Finds New Life in Hulu’s Winning “How to Die Alone”
Natasha Rothwell is a fantastic leading lady who seems poised for meatier, more comic star roles like this.
