“Lucky” — Episode Four Recap: Too Close to See It
With three episodes left in Lucky, will she continue to be able to evade Priscilla, the feds, and her past?
“Lucky” — Episode Three Recap: Read the Room
It remains engrossing to see Bening as a mob leader and Taylor-Joy does a lovely job shape-shifting to whatever the situation calls for, but Lucky needs to start putting a little meat on its bones so the audience has something to sink its teeth into.
Apple TV+’s “Lucky” Might Have Some Tricks Up its Sleeve Down the Road
As of now, Lucky has painted itself as a fairly simple cat-and-mouse game, but with five more episodes on the horizon, there’s certainly another turn of the screw coming Lucky’s way.
“Ride or Die” — Episodes 1 & 2 Could Have a Winning Formula
Ride or Die’s first two episodes are enjoyable, but not a clear home run. The friendship of Judith and Debbie is delightful lightning in a bottle, but it deserves to be fully unleashed.
“Murder 101” Subverts the True Crime Genre
Murder 101 takes true crime interest and funnels it through the eyes of a teenager, someone trying to understand the world around them while comprehending more than we give them credit for.
“Elle: From the World of Legally Blonde” Introduces the Famous Blonde to ’90s Grunge
Elle Woods is the best version of who we can be. Someone who may not always get it right, but who tries to make the world a better place. Elle: From the World of Legally Blonde is perky, platinum blonde, and positively passionate.
Tribeca: “Grandmasters” Makes Chess Feel like an F1 Race
If all that didn’t sell you on Grandmasters, perhaps the scandal about vibrating anal beads as a way of cheating may seal the deal.
“Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” — Episode 3 Recap: Chunnel
Bad decisions make for good television and, three episodes in, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed is proving that its tangled web is so very easy to be lured into.
“Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” Lives Up to its Name
Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed is a darkly comedic return to the small screen for Maslany, with the addictive beginnings of a great murder mystery.
“Widow’s Bay” Should Be Your Next Watch
One of the standout new series of the year, Widow’s Bay will keep you frightfully laughing all the way through.
Apple TV: “Twisted Yoga” Sheds Light on Abuse and Healing
Twisted Yoga is an empathetic study of the pursuit of belonging and how this primal need pushes us past glaring red flags in the hope that an answer to this confusing life of ours lies right around the corner.
“How to Get to Heaven from Belfast” is the Funniest Murder Mystery You’ve Ever Seen
How do you reconcile that when they might be dead? How to Get to Heaven from Belfast tackles those grand ideas with a wee little joke and a hearty dash of mystery.
Has Marvel Made a Series for the Art House Film Lovers with “Wonder Man?”
When Wonder Man isn’t bogged down by the superhuman antics of its inherent premise, it’s a magnificent ode to the creative pursuit. What a shame this isn’t the focus of the entire series.
MUBI’s “The New Years” Perfectly Captures Beginnings and Endings
The New Years is an impressive series that manages to capture humanity in all the smallness and grandness that exists within us, and a reminder that we can access it all by sharing our life with someone.
“The Trouble with Tessa” is the Analog Horror Series You’ve Been Looking For
The Trouble with Tessa is a psychological, small-town nightmare of a series, sure to keep you tuned in until the very end.
TIFF25: “Origin: The Story of the Basketball Africa League” is a Slam Dunk
Origin is a basketball thrill ride whose players have so much heart that the excitement will surely inspire a similar enthusiasm in its viewers.
TIFF25: “A Sámi Wedding” Shows Family is Chaotic Everywhere
A Sámi Wedding may look a little different from the weddings you’re familiar with, but the bickering, the love, and the communal celebration of joy are all the same.
Two Episode Premiere: “The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox”
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox is not the first time her story has been adapted for the big and small screens, but it does mark a change in that Amanda has a part in crafting this narrative.
Sundance 2025: First Look at “Hal & Harper”
Hal & Harper is Raiff’s finest work to date. He’s a true believer in the heart-on-your-sleeve mentality we could all use a little more of in our lives.
TIFF24: First Look at Janicza Bravo‘s “The Listeners”
As part of the Primetime section of the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, the first two episodes of the upcoming series, The Listeners, premiered to a packed theater.