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Zack Snyder’s ‘Army of the Dead’ is a ridiculous thrill ride

This high-octane zombie heist movie is a hell of a lot of fun.

On May 20, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘He just tried to fire me’: Chick-fil-A review-bombed after Black worker says it dismissed her complaint of being ‘inappropriately touched’ in viral video

'The problem is I’m a Black woman, and I vocalize my issues.'

On May 15, 2021 by Eilish O'Sullivan

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‘The Underground Railroad’ is a technical marvel and an astounding adaptation

Barry Jenkins' big foray into television is a triumph.

On May 14, 2021 by Michelle Jaworski

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‘Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street’ is a sweet but dense foray into the show’s early years

A deep-dive into the show that helped revolutionize children's television.

On May 10, 2021 by Michelle Jaworski

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Netflix: ‘Jupiter’s Legacy’ is a forgettable riff on the superhero genre

It clearly wants to be 'Watchmen' but fails at every turn.

On May 7, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ kicks off with a compelling story—and a couple of distracting cameos

The new series explores the aftermath of Order 66 from a group of highly skilled clones.

On May 4, 2021 by Michelle Jaworski

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‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ delivers a muddled, overstuffed finale

Sam Wilson gets a satisfying conclusion in an otherwise chaotic episode.

On Apr 23, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Netflix’s ‘Shadow and Bone’ is about to be your latest fantasy series obsession

It's an immersive and ambitious adaptation that uplifts its source material.

On Apr 21, 2021 by Michelle Jaworski

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Hulu’s ‘Sasquatch’ investigates a 30-year-old murder—and the limits of memory

'Sasquatch' is an engaging watch. But it's more character study than investigation.

On Apr 21, 2021 by Audra Schroeder

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‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ finally gets good in episode 5

This episode felt like the show we actually wanted to see.

On Apr 16, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Review: ‘Them’ chooses aesthetic and dread over a clear narrative

'Them' is the latest series that gets lost in its plot.

On Apr 11, 2021 by Audra Schroeder

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What do the Falcon and the Winter Soldier actually stand for?

The show's political themes are hopelessly incoherent.

On Apr 9, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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This week in streaming: ‘Shiva Baby,’ ‘Them,’ and more April anxiety

Plus: Reviews of 'Made for Love' and 'Concrete Cowboy.'

On Apr 8, 2021 by Audra Schroeder

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Netflix’s ‘Concrete Cowboy’ highlights a little-known community with a coming-of-age story we’ve seen before

Idris Elba and Caleb McLaughlin star in this father-son drama.

On Apr 5, 2021 by Michelle Jaworski

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This week’s ‘Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ was written by the creator of ‘John Wick,’ and it shows

Episode 3 is a fantastical action-thriller, but does it really fit with the show's more political side?

On Apr 2, 2021 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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