Man talking(l+r), Sonic sign(c)

‘I made this with love’: Sonic worker hears bad online review of Peanut Butter Bacon Cheeseburger. So he makes one himself and drives 90 minutes to customer

'Timothy needs a raise.'

On Jan 30, 2024 by Marlin Ramos

Protesters surrounded by tear gas

‘Don’t protest’: Less-than-lethal weapons manufacturer responds to Google review

On Dec 7, 2023 by Tricia Crimmins

Kaitlyn Dever as Brynn in No One Will Save You

‘No One Will Save You’ is a dialogue-free spin on the alien invasion movie

It got both the Stephen King and Guillermo del Toro bump.

On Oct 5, 2023 by Audra Schroeder

Linda Evangelista, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington in 'The Super Models'

Why Apple’s ‘The Super Models’ is a worthy look back into the 1980s fashion industry

Throughout the series, each of the women peels back the layers of their lives.

On Sep 28, 2023 by Whitney Jefferson

jaime vadell as augusto pinochet in el conde

Pablo Larraín delivers biting satire in Netflix’s ‘El Conde’

We’ve seen more than enough spins on vampires in cinema lately, but this one might be among the more unique.

On Sep 14, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

Russel Crowe in THE POPE'S EXORCIST

‘The Pope’s Exorcist’ is a silly teaser for spooky season 

It’s been hanging out in Netflix’s Top 10 for a couple weeks now. 

On Sep 7, 2023 by Audra Schroeder

rosario dawson as ahsoka tano (left) and natasha liu bordizzo as sabine wren (right) in ahsoka

Opinion: Stop treating animation like it’s the first draft of a live-action adaptation

Several characters from a beloved Star Wars animated show made the jump to live-action.

On Aug 29, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

Johnny Depp speaking in court (l) Amber Heard speaking in court (r)

‘Depp v. Heard’ looks back at ‘trial by TikTok,’ but offers no new insight 

Depp v. Heard is too close to its source material to offer any new context.

On Aug 24, 2023 by Audra Schroeder

taylor zakhar perez as alex claremont-diaz (left) and nicholas galitzine as prince henry (right) in red, white & royal blue

‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ is a solid romance—but a lot is left on the cutting room floor

The results are decidedly mixed (and your view might differ on whether you’ve read the bestselling novel).

On Aug 17, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

people in suits and helmets aim beams at monster

It’s time for more absurd superhero movies like ‘Smoking Causes Coughing’ 

Quentin Dupieux’s absurd comedy Smoking Causes Coughing, now streaming on Hulu, is a breath of fresh air. 

On Aug 10, 2023 by Audra Schroeder

joe locke as charlie spring (left) and kit connor as nick nelson (right) in heartstopper season 2

‘Heartstopper’ continues to be a miracle of a show

'Heartstopper’s' second season is just as strong.

On Aug 3, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

'Barbie' is a unique takedown of compulsory heterosexuality

Essay: The real ‘Barbie’ villain is compulsory heterosexuality

Between the Ken's Rights Movement and Barbie's queer subtext, this movie rebels against mandatory straight romance.

On Jul 27, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Ryan Gosling in The Nice Guys

If you liked Ryan Gosling in ‘Barbie,’ watch ‘The Nice Guys’ 

If you’re looking for more of Gosling’s “Kenergy,” the film delivers. 

On Jul 27, 2023 by Audra Schroeder

Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer in Oppenheimer

Review: ‘Oppenheimer’ is an audacious and overwhelming 3-hour character study

Christopher Nolan's latest is a high point for the director.

On Jul 20, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

a wide shot of someone in the arch, a deadly but popular spot for free divers, in the deepest breath

Netflix’s ‘The Deepest Breath’ plunges us into the water and never lets go

'The Deepest Breath' scratches the itch of stressing yourself out while watching people attempt dangerous feats.

On Jul 20, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski