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TV Review – Hulu’s ‘History of the World, Part II’ is a Fun Venture Back into Classic Mel Brooks Territory

Fans of Mel Brooks have been eagerly waiting for more than forty years for the sequel to 1981’s History of the World, Part I, a film whose title suggested more was coming. A series of sketches parodying formative events throughout history comprised the entertaining but absurd film, which included an upbeat song and dance number…

TV Review – Apple TV+’s ‘Liaison’ is a High-Stakes Global Espionage Thriller with Terrific Leads

One key to being an effective spy – at least in books and movies – is the maintenance of a proper cover. Getting involved with the wrong people can be highly detrimental, both because it puts them in potential jeopardy and creates a point of weakness for any villain with nefarious aims to exploit. Yet…

TV Review – Prime Video’s ‘Daisy Jones and the Six’ is an Engaging Musical Trip Back in Time

Every band goes through growing pains, and the ones that get very big typically experience some sort of monumental event that threatens their very existence. Members may go on to have solo careers after early departures from the group, and the appeal of a reunion can be irresistible for fans, even if those who actually…

TV Review – Prime Video’s ‘The Consultant’ is a Workplace Thriller That Doesn’t Pass Its Performance Review

Everyone has had a bad boss, and that comes with its own set of challenges since being perceived and treated negatively doesn’t necessarily translate to poor performance. An even trickier situation is the introduction of new management, where a long-established rapport and proven track record with a supervisor who has been replaced may be instantly…

TV Review – Season 2 of ‘Bel-Air’ Builds on a Strong Premise and Continues to Deliver 

In a cultural moment where it feels like every show that’s ever aired is being brought back to life, the reboots and revivals that do work are especially welcome and worthwhile. One particular success story that could just as easily have been a total failure is Bel-Air, a dramatic remake of the popular 1990s sitcom…

TV Review: Junji Itō Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre, A Pure Immersion Into An Eldritch Dimension

Junji Ito in Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre, unleashes the genius of a horror anthology on Netflix. The anime series is inspired by the disturbing nightmares of the eponymous mangaka: Junji Itō. In fact, Studio Deen adapts the exquisite original material through twelve episodes, that feature twenty different stories (some episodes condense two tales)….

TV Review – Season 2 of Showtime’s ‘Your Honor’ Continues the Family Drama in New Orleans

The increasing prominence of limited series typically represents closed-loop storytelling that is specifically designed to play itself out over the course of a set number of episodes. But those that become truly popular unsurprisingly have network executives and creatives contemplating making more of a hit even if that wasn’t initially part of the plan. Squid Game and Big…

The Makanai: Cooking For The Maiko House / TV Review : A Delicious Series That Nourishes The Soul

Hirokazu Kore-eda directs his first Netflix series, adapting for the screen the comic that won the 65th Shogakukan Manga Award and is a best-seller with over 2.7 million copies sold. The Japanese filmmaker rewrites the manga series by Aiko Koyama, Maiko-san Chi no Makanai-san, published by Shogakukan, shaping it into a tender coming-of-age story. The…

TV Review – Prime Video’s ‘Hunters’ Goes Out with an Emotional and Expectedly Violent Bang

Hunters, a fictional series from executive producer Jordan Peele about a group of Nazi hunters operating in New York City in the 1970s, debuted its first season on Prime Video just before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. A season two renewal took months, and with no news after that for almost two years, it…

TV Review – ‘Emily in Paris’ Season 3 is More Light Escapism Fun

There are many reasons people watch television. Airtight, believable storytelling may not be at the top of the list for many, especially for a half-hour comedy series. Those who have made it through the first two seasons of Netflix’s Emily in Paris are well aware of what to expect from this flighty show about an…

TV Review – ‘1923’ Brings Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren to the World of ‘Yellowstone’

The Yellowstone franchise has proved to be a tremendous success, debuting just four years ago on the Paramount Network and quickly becoming its flagship show. Season five is currently in full swing, and its first prequel series, 1883, debuted at this time last year on sister streaming service Paramount+. Now, the Dutton family is once…