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David Wharton


David Wharton is a journalist and film critic with over 15 years of experience. His reviews for the Daily Dot focus on original movies and series produced by streaming entertainment services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. He lives in Texas, where he works as the online editor of DSNews.com

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‘The Last Post’ is an intriguing exploration of history that teaches lessons we still haven’t learned

It's a little bit 'Mad Men," a little bit 'Army Wives.'

On Dec 24, 2017 by David Wharton

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Kit Harington goes to war in ‘Gunpowder’

The 3-part HBO miniseries is high on action.

On Dec 18, 2017 by David Wharton

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Netflix’s ‘Voyeur’ is a nauseating documentary about old creeps

A serial voyeur, a legendary journalist, and the stranger-than-true story that linked them.

On Dec 4, 2017 by David Wharton

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Jason Momoa kicks butt in ‘Frontier,’ Netflix’s answer to ‘Game of Thrones’

The action and shifting loyalties turn up the heat in season 2.

On Nov 28, 2017 by David Wharton

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Late-night TV gets the ‘Almost Famous’ treatment in ‘There’s…Johnny!’

The coming-of-age comedy is set against '70s Hollywood.

On Nov 21, 2017 by David Wharton

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‘Alias Grace’ unearths a star in Sarah Gadon—and revisits a chilling true crime

The spellbinding miniseries proves it's the year of the Margaret Atwood adaptation.

On Nov 3, 2017 by David Wharton

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‘The Dana Carvey Show’ had CK, Carell, and Colbert—why did it tank?

Hulu's 'Too Funny to Fail' explores the doomed series.

On Oct 24, 2017 by David Wharton

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The claustrophobic thrills don’t stop in ‘Wheelman’

More 'French Connection' than 'Fast and Furious,' this Netflix action film is a ride worth taking.

On Oct 21, 2017 by David Wharton

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Netflix’s ‘Suburra: Blood on Rome’ shows off a unique story in a unique setting

'Patricians, plebeians, politicians and criminals, whores and priests.'

On Oct 7, 2017 by David Wharton

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‘The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson’ canonizes a hero on Netflix

Director David France's film is a worthy tribute and a reminder that the fight continues.

On Oct 6, 2017 by David Wharton

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Tim Roth shines in Canadian cop thriller ‘Tin Star’

Amazon's cop show stands out thanks to superb acting and unwavering intensity.

On Sep 30, 2017 by David Wharton

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‘Our Souls at Night’ reunites 2 legends of the silver screen

Redford and Fonda remind us that it’s never too late for love.

On Sep 29, 2017 by David Wharton

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Netflix’s ‘Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father’ combines gorgeous scenery with cranky humor 

A comedian and his dad travel the world.

On Sep 23, 2017 by David Wharton

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‘The Confession Tapes’ offers no happy endings—and precious little hope

Netflix's chilling true-crime documentary pokes holes in the criminal justice system.

On Sep 9, 2017 by David Wharton

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In ‘Narcos’ season 3, the only winners are the viewers

The hydra just grew 4 new heads.

On Sep 1, 2017 by David Wharton

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