chris-osterndorf

Chris Osterndorf


Chris Osterndorf is an entertainment reporter and movie critic based in Los Angeles. He holds a degree in cinema from Chicago’s DePaul University. His work has appeared on the Daily Dot, Mic, the Script Lab, Salon, the Week, xoJane, and more.

Hulu Light as a Feather review

Hulu’s ‘Light as a Feather’ delivers on its title in every respect

It's a decent blend of silly and spooky.

On Oct 12, 2018 by Chris Osterndorf

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‘Big Mouth’ is the best-kept secret on Netflix

Season 2 is must-watch adult animation full of sex-positive education.

On Oct 6, 2018 by Chris Osterndorf

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Maya Rudolph, Fred Armisen shine in mystery dramedy ‘Forever’

The Amazon Prime series is 'Master of None' meets 'The Good Place.'

On Sep 17, 2018 by Chris Osterndorf

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Maggie Gyllenhaal becomes the glue that holds ‘The Deuce’ together

James Franco's presence is distracting, but David Simon's porn drama smartly shifts focus.

On Sep 10, 2018 by Chris Osterndorf

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‘Ozark’ season 2 is merely good—and that’s the problem

Jason Bateman's 'difficult man' schtick is still fun, if unoriginal.

On Aug 30, 2018 by Chris Osterndorf

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‘Searching’ is the perfect movie about living online

When we disappear, the internet makes ghosts of us all.

On Aug 23, 2018 by Chris Osterndorf

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The stars of ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ speak on teen rom-coms, social media’s impact

It's a slightly different take than what John Hughes offered, though.

On Aug 18, 2018 by Chris Osterndorf

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Catching up with George Takei, social media statesman

The internet icon on Trump, history, and 'moving on.'

On Aug 16, 2018 by Chris Osterndorf

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‘Ordeal by Innocence’ is no ordeal at all for mystery lovers

This is a satisfying way to spend three hours.

On Aug 12, 2018 by Chris Osterndorf

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‘The Package’ is a Ben Stiller-produced gross-out comedy that cuts

The comedy is funny despite its wildly sophomoric setup.

On Aug 10, 2018 by Chris Osterndorf

i am a killer netflix review

Netflix’s ‘I Am a Killer’ is true crime at its most brutal and banal

The 10-episode docuseries follows 10 inmates on death row.

On Aug 7, 2018 by Chris Osterndorf

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In ‘Orange Is the New Black’ season 6, the end is near

Though not as dynamic as it used to be, the Netflix series is plenty moving.

On Jul 27, 2018 by Chris Osterndorf

Father of the year review

‘Father Of the Year’ is another baffling, bonkers Happy Madison comedy

What is Adam Sandler doing?

On Jul 21, 2018 by Chris Osterndorf

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The 35 best rom-coms on Netflix

For your next date night, just press play.

On Jul 21, 2018 by Chris Osterndorf

Ballet Now Review

Hulu doc ‘Ballet Now’ shows off wondrous dancing—but little else

Broadway star Tiler Peck leads the Elisabeth Moss-produced film.

On Jul 20, 2018 by Chris Osterndorf