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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.

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee review

Jerry Seinfeld’s ‘Comedians in Cars’ is still about nothing—and that’s a problem

His beloved Netflix series loses touch.

On Jul 11, 2018 by Chris Osterndorf

White Fang review

Netflix’s ‘White Fang’ has no bite

Despite a remarkable voice cast, this puppy chases its tail.

On Jul 9, 2018 by Chris Osterndorf

Sharp Objects Review

‘Sharp Objects’ is HBO’s best new show since ‘Big Little Lies’

Amy Adams stuns in this must-watch miniseries.

On Jul 7, 2018 by Chris Osterndorf

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‘Queer Eye’ shows us that there’s hope for America

Season 1 of the Netflix reboot made it OK to like men again. Season 2 does the same for this country.

On Jul 4, 2018 by Chris Osterndorf

netflix comedies

Will ‘GLOW’ suffer the same fate as ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’?

Season 2 is fantastic, but that may not be enough.

On Jul 1, 2018 by Chris Osterndorf

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Alexandra Shiva on her intimate documentary about Syrian refugees in Baltimore

'This Is Home: A Refugee Story' brings a global crisis home.

On Jun 27, 2018 by Chris Osterndorf

Wonder Wheel: review

Woody Allen’s latest is streaming on Amazon Prime—is it OK to watch?

'Wonder Wheel' lands on Amazon Prime with more questions than answers.

On Jun 23, 2018 by Chris Osterndorf

amazon prime sad movies

15 sad movies on Amazon Prime guaranteed to make you cry

Grab some popcorn... and some tissues.

On Jun 21, 2018 by Chris Osterndorf

Succession Review

HBO prestige drama ‘Succession’ is a bunch of corporate, macho chest-beating

It's fun and familiar, but one true star short of a hit.

On Jun 13, 2018 by Chris Osterndorf

Lucky (2017) with Harry Dean Stanton

10 sad movies on Hulu guaranteed to make you cry

Here come the waterworks.

On Jun 11, 2018 by Chris Osterndorf

hulu classic movies

Classic movies on Hulu: the best in comedy, drama, and action

A blast from the past.

On Jun 10, 2018 by Chris Osterndorf

Kim Basinger as Lynn Bracken in LA Confidential

10 film noir classics on Netflix

Things are about to get dark.

On Jun 9, 2018 by Chris Osterndorf

Picnic at Hanging Rock review

How ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock’ became subversive, guerrilla TV

A conversation with the cast and director of the must-watch Amazon series.

On May 30, 2018 by Chris Osterndorf

Arrested Development Remix review

5 things I learned from ‘Arrested Development Season 4 Remix: Fateful Consequences’

Did the edit save a controversial season?

On May 30, 2018 by Chris Osterndorf

The Tale review

Laura Dern gives an Oscar-worthy performance in HBO’s ‘The Tale’

The challenging film unfurls childhood abuse.

On May 28, 2018 by Chris Osterndorf