x-men dark phoenix review

‘Dark Phoenix’ proves the X-Men franchise still doesn’t know what to do with women

Jean Grey's empowerment story is painfully clumsy, with much better roles going to Xavier and Magneto.

On Jun 5, 2019 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Black Mirror’ season 5 favors emotion over tech—with mixed results

The episodes are uneven, but one in particular will definitely get people talking.

On Jun 5, 2019 by Audra Schroeder

Slay the Spire

Review: Slay the Spire will suck you in for ‘one more run’

This card-based dungeon crawler is one of the latest excellent indies to hit Nintendo Switch.

On Jun 5, 2019 by AJ Moser

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‘XY Chelsea’ takes an uneven look at Chelsea Manning’s life after prison

Manning tries to move forward as others want to focus on her past.

On Jun 5, 2019 by Michelle Jaworski

Netflix Killer Ratings review

Netflix’s true-crime epic ‘Killer Ratings’ chases a wild story. For far too long

Wallace Souza's jaw-dropping story gets explored from every angle.

On Jun 3, 2019 by Eddie Strait

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‘The Weekly’ gives viewers a firsthand look at the New York Times’ reporting process

The New York Times' show successfully updates 'The Daily' podcast format for TV.

On Jun 3, 2019 by Brenden Gallagher

Netflix Oh, Ramona Review

‘Oh Ramona!’ is the worst Netflix movie of 2019

The coming-of-age comedy is still running an 'American Pie' game plan.

On Jun 3, 2019 by Tess Cagle

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‘Deadwood: The Movie’ is a fitting coda to the brilliant, messy series

It’s also got the best swearing you'll hear on TV.

On Jun 3, 2019 by Chris Osterndorf

netflix when they see us review

‘When They See Us’ illuminates racial injustice that persists today

Ava DuVernay corrects the story of the Central Park Five and shows the present dangers facing Black youth.

On May 31, 2019 by Sarah Jasmine Montgomery

Netflix Always Be My Maybe review

‘Always Be My Maybe’ is rom-com comfort food

Ali Wong and Randall Park bring the noise in this often-hilarious love story.

On May 31, 2019 by Tess Cagle

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‘Gay Chorus Deep South’ brings a message of unity to the Bible Belt

The Airbnb-produced documentary follows a gay men's chorus as it tours through five Bible Belt states.

On May 30, 2019 by Michelle Jaworski

amazon prime good omens review

‘Good Omens’ is a whimsical fantasy adventure

David Tennant and Michael Sheen team up to save the world in this adaptation of the 1990 novel.

On May 30, 2019 by Tiffany Kelly

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‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ is a by-the-numbers disaster movie

Starring 'Stranger Things' actress Millie Bobby Brown, the new 'Godzilla' sequel is generic.

On May 28, 2019 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Netflix What / If review

‘What/If’ is virtually unwatchable, yet impossible to turn off

'What/If' is a show of grand nothingness, with just enough sugary calories to justify its own existence.

On May 28, 2019 by Kahron Spearman

amazon studios one child nation review

‘One Child Nation’ exposes the trauma of China’s restrictive parenting policy

The documentary is Nanfu Wang's deeply personal exploration of a policy that altered a generation.

On May 28, 2019 by Michelle Jaworski