Dull sci-fi romance ‘Twice Upon a Time’ could use double the action
An inter-dimensional French love story worth skipping.
On Dec 21, 2019 by Brenden Gallagher
‘Home for Christmas’ brings a needed sharp edge to Christmas rom-com season
This Norwegian Christmas rom-com series comes to Netflix with the right mix of the sarcastic, the sardonic, and the sweet.
On Dec 6, 2019 by Brenden Gallagher
Tiffany Haddish’s physical comedy shines in Netflix’s ‘Black Mitzvah’
Haddish’s energy and upbeat charm gives her whole special a celebratory vibe.
On Dec 4, 2019 by Gregory Paul Silber
Netflix’s ‘Broken’ is a damning look at some of the world’s most popular consumer products
The docuseries reminds us that consumer goods come at a price.
On Dec 2, 2019 by Siobhan Ball
‘The Man Without Gravity’ is magical realism done right
This story of a floating man asks what ‘special’ people owe the world.
On Nov 1, 2019 by Brenden Gallagher
Netflix prison drama ‘Brotherhood’ fails to critically examine a broken system
Logic goes out the window in this half-baked series.
On Oct 30, 2019 by Kahron Spearman
Netflix’s ‘Monzón: A Knockout Blow’ gets winded by its halfway point
The true-crime docudrama fails to pack a punch.
On Oct 29, 2019 by Eddie Strait
‘Little Miss Sumo’ is a poetic and powerful look at female wrestlers in Japan
The brief documentary shows the beauty, pain, and dreams that come with being one of Japan’s best female sumo wrestlers.
On Oct 25, 2019 by Brenden Gallagher
Netflix’s ‘Prank Encounters’ is just ‘Punk’d,’ 15 years too late
The scare tactics in ‘Prank Encounters’ are pretty underwhelming. So is the acting.
On Oct 24, 2019 by Audra Schroeder
Netflix’s ‘Unnatural Selection’ breaks down the pros and cons of biohacking
The docuseries gives a compelling crash course on a thorny issue.
On Oct 21, 2019 by Eddie Strait
‘Ghosts of Sugar Land’ explores what happens if your friend joins ISIS
The Netflix doc tells the story of an ISIS recruit and the friends he left behind.
On Oct 16, 2019 by Brenden Gallagher
Netflix’s ‘Fractured’ is a generic thriller with a disappearing plot
Netflix’s latest thriller won’t challenge—or excite—you in the slightest.
On Oct 10, 2019 by Audra Schroeder
‘Dragons: Rescue Riders’ is a fun, adorable kids’ fantasy show
Young viewers will find plenty to enjoy in the latest installment of the ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ franchise.
On Oct 1, 2019 by Siobhan Ball
‘Abstract: The Art of Design’ remains lush and illuminating in season 2
The captivating Netflix docuseries asks visionaries how and why they do what they do.
On Sep 26, 2019 by Kahron Spearman
Jeff Dunham shows the limits of red state comedy in ‘Beside Himself’
The puppeteer-comedian returns with a special that will delight his loyal fans even as it offends or annoys others.
On Sep 24, 2019 by Brenden Gallagher
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