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TV Review – ‘Hacks’ Season 2 is Just as Fantastic and Funny as Ever

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…

TV Review – ‘Tehran’ Season 2 Keeps the Action Going

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…

TV Review – ‘The Staircase’ Dives into a Troubling True Crime Story

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+ Releases The Offer, A Prodigious Trip Behind The Scenes Of The Godfather

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…

TV Review – Season 2 of ‘Russian Doll’ is an Entirely New Time-Bending Adventure

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,…

TV Review – ‘Roar’ Uses Fantasy, Mystery, and Great Performances to Highlight Our Real World

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…

TV Review – ‘The First Lady’ Spotlights Michelle Obama, Betty Ford, and Eleanor Roosevelt

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,…

TV Review – ‘Tokyo Vice’ is a Fascinating Window into Japanese Crime Reporting

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…

Exclusive Video Interview: Michaela Watkins on Playing Theranos’ In-House Lawyer in ‘The Dropout’

Check out more of our video interviews on our YouTube channel. Hulu’s new limited series The Dropout dramatizes an incredible real-life scandal, one that saw young entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes (Amanda Seyfried) pitch a revolutionary new technology that could run hundreds of tests from just one drop of blood. The problem was that it didn’t work,…

Exclusive Video Interview: The Cast and Creator of ‘Minx’ Talk Bringing an Erotic Magazine for Women to Life

Check out more of our video interviews on our YouTube channel. HBO Max’s new comedy series Minx tells the entertaining story of Joyce (Ophelia Lovibond), a feminist in the 1970s, who sets out to make a magazine catered to her intellectual equals. Her unlikely partnership with publisher Doug (Jake Johnson) results in the creation of…

Exclusive Video Interview: Alan Ruck on Playing Walgreens Executive Jay Rosan in ‘The Dropout’

Check out more of our video interviews on our YouTube Channel. Hulu’s new limited series The Dropout dramatizes an incredible real-life scandal, one that saw young entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes (Amanda Seyfried) pitch a revolutionary new technology that could run hundreds of tests from just one drop of blood. The problem was that it didn’t work,…