Superman soars into theaters on July 11. By Elazar Abrahams There’s something fitting about James Gunn’s Superman opening with little fanfare and almost no explanation. No origin montage, no quiet prologue on Krypton, no training […]
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Tatami – Review
Tatami begins its New York theatrical release on June 13, playing exclusively at the IFC Center. By Elazar Abrahams Sometimes, the timing of what you watch can shape the experience in unexpected ways. Halfway through […]
Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy – Review
It’s Netflix’s “summer of disaster,” with the streamer rolling out a new documentary each week under the Trainwreck anthology banner. Each of the eight films revisits a real-life event that spiraled out of control, from […]
The Better Sister – Review
The Better Sister is now streaming on Prime Video. By Greg Wheeler There’s something inherently compelling about crime dramas that center on complex, often volatile, relationships between women. When two strong-willed female leads clash, their […]
Overcompensating: Season 1 – Review
Overcompensating premieres May 15 on Prime Video. By Elazar Abrahams Overcompensating is a standout entry in the college comedy genre, delivering both hearty laughs and poignant moments. Created by and starring Benito Skinner, the series […]
The Amateur – Review
The Amateur is now in theaters. By Greg Wheeler What do you get when you mix The Bourne Identity with Mr. Robot? Probably something close to The Amateur, the latest spy thriller to hit the […]
Million Dollar Secret: Season 1 – Review
Million Dollar Secret is now streaming on Netflix. Netflix has become a reliable hub for addictive reality competition series, from the high drama of The Circle to the cutthroat scheming of The Mole. Sadly, Million […]
Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer – Review
Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer is now streaming on Netflix. By Greg Wheeler Throughout much of human history, prostitutes and sex workers have been treated with disdain and contempt. Interestingly, actors and entertainers […]
Dope Thief: Season 1 – Review
New episodes of Dope Thief drop Fridays on Apple TV+. Apple TV+’s Dope Thief is a crime drama with an intriguing premise, strong performances, and stylish direction. Yet, despite its potential, the series struggles to […]
Centered: Joe Lieberman – Review
Centered: Joe Lieberman is in select theaters nationwide on March 18 and 19. By Elazar Abrahams Centered: Joe Lieberman is a tight and tidy documentary that serves as both a tribute to the late senator […]
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