Westworld has always been a show about the dangers of human impulse and the need for control. It has also served as a foreboding warning about artificial intelligence and its inevitable rebellion against its human overlords. After a third season that took on a much sleeker, future-focused vibe, the dark, riveting drama series returns for…
Star Wars is inarguably one of the most successful franchises of all time. But it’s important to remember that, while most entries have been huge moneymakers, they haven’t always been well-received. Two years after the original trilogy was re-released theatrically in 1997, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace made its debut, telling the…
It’s often easier to believe that something magical or supernatural is responsible for an unimaginable feat than that humanity is capable of something people would rather think it wasn’t. This is true both for incredible accomplishments that require hard work and for horrific tragedies and evil that those guided by morality would see as impossible…
This may not be the best moment for comedy as an institution. The intersection of cancel culture and incidents like that infamous slap at the Oscars suggest that poking fun at everyone may not be in fashion, and that those used to surveying a broad range of targets for their material should think carefully about…
When the Israeli series Tehran debuted its first episode on Apple TV+ two years ago, it felt like it would be hard to top the pacing and intrigue. An Israeli agent working undercover in Iran who nearly had her cover blown when an Israeli tourist recognized her from their time together in the army? That…
Television and cinema are full of stories of people who committed crimes and almost got away with them. There are far too many real-life cases that are intriguing, and often, disturbing, enough for someone to greenlight a project dramatizing them, allowing a new audience to experience the horrors and injustice that captivated viewers in real…
Paramount+ makes an offer that all cinephiles cannot refuse: a captivating miniseries chronicling the making of the most legendary of American films. The Offer is based on Oscar-winning producer Albert S. Ruddy’s extraordinary, never-before-seen experiences for the production of The Godfather. The first two episodes of the series are directed by two-time BAFTA nominee Dexter…
How do you follow up the first season of a show that features a time loop? In the case of Netflix’s Russian Doll, the answer seems to be to wait three years and then try to a new formula, one that preserves what worked best but changes the rules. Since, as far as we know,…
For as much as gender equality has gotten better in recent years, especially as compared with previous generations, there still exists a distinct gap when it comes to pay and representation within many industries. The fact that women still move through the world in a different way than men spurs some into activism and leaves…
There are many lessons to be learned from history. The United States is a relatively young country, yet it has still evolved considerably since its founding almost two and a half centuries ago. One of the most visible people since its inception has been its President, and as technology and communication have become more advanced,…
Every culture operates differently, and while there may be similarities between even the most radical opposite societies, transitioning into something unfamiliar can be extremely jarring. Even if someone is completely prepared for a shift that may not be natural, those they interact with may doubt and judge them, hindering their potential success by not giving…
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