‘Grand Army’ begins many plotlines, only never to offer resolutions, and alludes to many contemporary issues, only to never investigate them any further.
Arts, Television, Review
‘The West Wing’ Reunion Encourages Americans to Vote
Martin Sheen, Allison Janney, and other cast members of ‘The West Wing’ reunite for an episode encouraging Americans to vote.
Review, Arts, Television
‘Emily in Paris’ Unites Romance and Extravagance
‘Emily in Paris’ dazzles with its tales of love, drama, and intrigue.
Arts, Television, Review
‘Utopia’ is a Pandemic Story That Looks a Lot Like Reality
Gillian Flynn’s latest twisty-turny creation is a conspiracy thriller set amid a pandemic that primarily affects children.
Review, Television, Arts
‘Song Exploder’ Offers Exclusive Look Into Musicians’ Minds
The docu-series ‘Song Exploder’ breaks down artists’ song-writing process, featuring Alicia Keys and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Arts, Television, Review
‘The Murders at White House Farm’ Opts for Subtlety
HBO’s fictional retelling of the White House Farm murders shies away from sensationalism in favor of character development.
Television, Arts, Review
‘PEN15’ Season 2 Depicts Nuances of Middle School
‘PEN15’ Season 2 follows Maya and Anna as they diver deeper into middle school dilemmas.
Review, Television, Arts
Ryan Murphy Stumbles With ‘Ratched’
‘Ratched’ is an origin story that lacks the punch and gravitas of its source material.
Arts, Television, Review
‘The Duchess’ Calls Gender Stereotypes Into Question
Comedian Katherine Ryan’s semi-autobiographical series ‘The Duchess’ puts single motherhood in a new light.
Television, Review, Arts
‘Away’ Fails to Bring Outer Space Genre Into a New Era
The ‘Away’ series presents a cast of diverse characters, but its American protagonist holds the show back from reaching new heights in the sci-fi genre.
