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 […]
Tag: politics
Bar of the Week: Fraunces Tavern
Welcome to Bar of the Week, a running series from TV and City that highlights New York’s best spots for drinks, vibes, and just the right amount of chaos. Each week, we spotlight one bar. […]
Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem – 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 […]
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 […]
Good Night, and Good Luck
Good Night, and Good Luck, will play its final performance at the Winter Garden Theatre on June 8. The June 7 performance will be simulcast live on CNN from Broadway. By Elazar Abrahams This Saturday […]
Tires: Season 2 – Review
The second season of Tires premieres June 5 on Netflix. By Elazar Abrahams After a rocky start, Tires seems to have found its footing. The second season of Shane Gillis’ blue-collar Netflix comedy is a […]
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 […]
Zero Day – Review
Zero Day is now streaming on Netflix. By Greg Wheeler Political thrillers can be hit or miss when adapted into TV series. Too often, writers get bogged down in crafting complex political conflicts and satisfying […]
Clean Slate: Season 1 – Review
Clean Slate premieres February 6 on Prime Video. Amazon’s Clean Slate is a warm hug of a sitcom, and in a world of glossy, high-concept TV, its simplicity is a breath of fresh air. This […]
Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round [NYJFF 2025]
In partnership with The Jewish Museum, The New York Jewish Film Festival has returned to Lincoln Center for its 34nd year. Taking place January 15 – 29, 2025, this edition of the festival showcases nearly […]
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