The Blackening Review: Play No Games
Marketed as a throwback to mid-aughts parody fare like the "Scary Movie" films, "The Blackening" is both more interesting and less laugh-out-loud funny.
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The Walking Dead: Dead City Review: An Unnecessary Show To Munch On
"The Walking Dead: Dead City" has some great moments, but even the talents of Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan can't distract from how unnecessary it feels. -
Stan Lee Review: A Documentary Toned Down For Disney+
The new Disney+ documentary "Stan Lee" is an entertaining profile of the Marvel legend - as long as you know not to expect the unvarnished truth. -
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2 Review: Space Exploration Has Never Been So Much Fun
As the "Star Trek" franchise enjoys a new golden age, "Strange New Worlds" enters its second season establishing itself as the most fun part by far. -
Elemental Review: A Magical World, A Mediocre Story
"Elemental," which tells the story of fiery Ember and watery Wade, isn't Pixar's best. But it has a lot to offer — especially when it comes to worldbuilding. -
Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts Review: The Prequel Tones It Down A Notch
In "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts," fans of "Beast Wars" will find a slick, earnest blockbuster lacking in Bayhem - for better and worse. -
The Flash Review: Muddled Multiverse
There's a lot to say about what does and doesn't work here, but above all else, "The Flash" is a case study in the cliché of "less is more." -
Never Have I Ever Season 4 Review: ...Had A Bittersweet Goodbye
The final season of "Never Have I Ever" is a perfect amalgamation of the things that high school girls tend to be concerned with, and overall it's fantastic. -
Flamin' Hot Review: An Entertaining Adaptation Of A Flamin' Lie
Directed by Eva Longoria, "Flamin' Hot" tells the story of how one man revolutionized Cheetos. Can it be a good movie if that story isn't entirely true? -
Based On A True Story Review: Killer Concept, Weak Execution
This skewering of the true crime entertainment industry has a great premise, but its execution leaves something to be desired. Our review of the Peacock series. -
It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia Season 16 Review: The Gang Is (Almost) Back On Form
In its 16th season, "It's Always Sunny" continues to delight fans even as it routinely pushes the buttons comedy's elder statesmen claim you can't anymore. -
The Crowded Room Review: The Crime Drama Lacks Clarity And Captivation
Tom Holland and Amanda Seyfried lead a cast of talented performers whose work is squandered on muddled storytelling and a misguided attempt at mystery. -
Past Lives Review: An Achingly Bittersweet Story Of Romance And Identity
Every once in a while, an achingly romantic drama comes along that reminds you what the genre is capable of. Celine Song's "Past Lives" does just that. -
Ted Lasso Season 3 Episode 12 Review: A Standard Yet Satisfying Wrap Up
"Ted Lasso" has possibly come to an end with Season 3, Episode 12. Does it go out as a success or a flop? Our reviewer argues it's the former. -
Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Review: The Best Half-A-Movie Ever
"Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" is half a complete story — but that doesn't stop it from being one of the best movies of 2023. -
Succession Season 4 Episode 10 Review: A Meal (And Finale) Fit For A King
The "Succession" finale is quite simply one of the greatest TV finales in history - a fittingly tragic way to close the tale of the Roy siblings. -
Yellowjackets Season 2 Episode 9 Review: A Tale Of Two Rituals
The finale of "Yellowjackets" Season 2, "Storytelling," packs a punch. And while the show remains powerful, it might be starting to go off the rails. -
The Boogeyman Review: A Fun Time - But Not The Crown Jewel Of King Adaptations
This adaptation of Stephen King's short story from "Host" director Rob Savage is a fun time, even if it doesn't break any new ground in the realm of terror. -
FUBAR Review: Commandon't
Not a lot of Netflix's original series "FUBAR" works as well as it should, but there's no denying the X factor of seeing Arnold Schwarzenegger back in action. -
Ted Lasso Season 3 Episode 11 Review: An Emotional Rollercoaster
The 11th episode of "Ted Lasso" Season 3 finally puts the focus back on the show's title character to mostly good results as Ted's mom comes to visit. -
Platonic Review: Rose Byrne And Seth Rogen Are A Great Hang
Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne play a charming pair of friends in "Platonic," a surprisingly heartwarming AppleTV+ original sitcom about getting your life together. -
May December Review: A Midnight Movie In Awards Bait Clothing
The female stars in "May December" go full camp, though the film as a whole could have gone further as either comedy or drama. -
The Zone Of Interest Review: The Banality Of Evil
"The Zone of Interest" makes a statement on the banality of evil, yet by its very nature, a lot of the film is slow. -
The Little Mermaid Review: Dives Into Nostalgia
2023's "The Little Mermaid" adds nothing to the material to truly justify its existence, despite Halle Bailey's shining performance. -
Succession Season 4 Episode 9 Review: Backstabbing At Its Finest
"Succession" Season 4 Episode 9 is the longest episode of the show yet, and it reminds us that the Roys are firmly stuck in their bubble. -
Monster Review: A Shocking, Deeply Human Japanese Thriller
Although the second act of "Monster" is slightly less gripping than the first and third, the mystery in the film continually challenges your assumptions. -
Master Gardener Review: Plants Intriguing Seeds That Don't Grow
"Master Gardener" finds Paul Schrader returning to a well that's become increasingly familiar in his recent work like "First Reformed" and "The Card Counter."
