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Laura BabiakObserver |
The new Netflix series from 'Dead to Me' creator Liz Feldman is funny in fits and starts, but it gets weighed down by heavy subject matter.
'Emilia Pérez' racked up the second most Golden Globe nominations ever, Saoirse Ronan went unrecognized, and 'Squid Game' Season 2 earned a nod in...
Consistently funny, frequently moving and always bursting with color and creativity, Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld is a wonderful addition to the...
Look, there’s been a lot of bad television this year. I’ve had the (dis)honor of reviewing some of these shows, but none have stretched my...
It starts, naturally, with a body in the boot of a car. There’s no other way that Season 2 of the Irish tragicomedy Bad Sisters could begin, really,...
With the doom and gloom of an election, a dodgy World Series and oncoming seasonal depression, New Yorkers need a laugh badly right now. Thankfully,...
The Diplomat is one of the few Netflix shows to really stick after its premiere, having already been renewed for a third season ahead of Season 2’s...
With Halloween right around the corner, it’s the season of scary movies and all things horror. But jump scares and sequels aren’t all that await...
There may be a bit of a learning curve for Americans when watching Rivals. An adaptation of Dame Jilly Cooper’s “bonkbuster” book series of...
The new miniseries is pulpy and plot-packed, and it's sure to be your newest TV obsession.
Daddy issues, mommy issues, traumatic brain injury issues, international organized crime syndicate issues . . . Hulu’s first Spanish-language...
It's the 62nd edition of NYFF, and the film festival has plenty to offer on screen and in-person.
This story about a woman with a black hole in her chest and time travel pills can be heavy-handed at times, but Mary-Louise Parker and Ayo Edebiri's...
American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez has a lot of ideas about why the titular athlete’s life went the way it did, but that expansiveness is the...
On one level, Netflix’s new series KAOS is Percy Jackson for adults; it makes Greek mythology contemporary, bringing it to life in a world not so...
Eric Goode's follow-up to 'Tiger King' provides a look into the disturbing world of chimp owners, centering on a salacious scandal that involved a...
With an introductory note that reads, “This is a fictional story inspired by true events,” Skincare seems like it may provide a vague take on a...
Florida has been the site of a few ambitious-but-exhausting television shows this year, but thankfully Apple’s newest series Bad Monkey breaks the...
It’s a world of remakes and reboots these days, from barn burner summer blockbusters like Twisters to the enduring success of the series Cobra Kai...
Television’s award season kicked off earlier today with the announcement of the nominees for the 76th Emmy Awards, honoring some of TV’s best and...
Drag fans the world over got a special treat on July 15th thanks to the surprise announcement of RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars , the newest...
Prison has long been seen as fertile soil for drama, but no movie has engaged with that idea quite like Sing Sing. This isn’t a legal drama or an...
Like many an American independent film that made a splash at Sundance or SXSW, Fancy Dance is a satisfying drama that breaks barriers—even if it...
There’s no one in the entertainment industry quite like Julio Torres. The multi-hyphenate has been behind some memorable SNL skits, the Peabody...
In this post-Girls era of television, mid-20s-to-mid-30s women and their dramedies have really gained a foothold in the TV landscape, and Queenie...
The movie makes for an empty dedication to one of this century's greatest musical talents.
This show about a trio of podcasters trying to tell a story about a cold case in Ireland doesn't inspire much confidence or conversation.
Loud, long, a little messy, and very sweaty, Challengers may not be as sexy as its explosive first trailer implied, but it’s still a hell of a...
Each episode of Hulu’s newest true crime adaptation Under the Bridge begins with a disclaimer: “Based on actual events. Certain elements have been...
If there’s one thing you can say about The Sympathizer, it’s that this show can hardly be described as just one thing. It’s a miniseries...
In a sea of mediocre family melodramas and slightly stale satires, Ripley rises to the top with style. This new adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s...
Much like the vapid, ostentatious characters it revolves around, Palm Royale is a show with a shiny surface and very little depth underneath. This...
It’s a week full of major projects, from the television return of some of the biggest names behind Game of Thrones to the streaming premiere of...
Just about halfway through Apples Never Fall the dysfunctional family at the center of the series gets described quite succinctly by a supporting...
Hollywood’s biggest night has now come and gone, but there’s still plenty to discuss. From shocking last-second snubs to big wins and beautiful...
From fantastical tales to true stories brought to life on screen, this week brings plenty of exciting movies to streaming. Plus, there are some great...
Love Lies Bleeding is an exhilarating ride from beginning to end. Whether that’s because of its status as a tense crime thriller, its brutal...
The 96th Academy Awards are rapidly approaching, which means you have a limited time to catch up on all of this year’s nominees. Luckily, just about...
With the Academy Awards closing in and blockbuster season officially kicking off, March is the perfect month to enjoy quality movies big and small...
From Oscar-nominated dramas to delightfully funny new series, streaming is overflowing with quality content this week. Whether you want to see Adam...
From the expected winners to a few potential upsets, you can find your final awards season analysis here.
A cutting political satire with a twisted romance at its center, The Regime makes for an enjoyably odd miniseries. In its best moments, the show feels...
Netflix’s live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender isn’t the flop that many were expecting from a streamer with a string of failed ...
From a major Oscar winner to one of this year’s biggest awards snubs , this week is filled with some recent quality content. Plus, a fun new...
In 2017, African music star Bobi Wine decided to run for his local parliamentary seat and won; in 2023, he’s the face of Uganda’s National Unity...
From major Oscar nominees to a massive new Netflix series, this week boasts some exciting new titles across streaming. Action, thriller, musical...
The 96th Academy Awards are just under a month away, and there’s no time like the present to catch up on all of your prestige movie watching....
In a television world full of comedy-dramas that are fun if not funny, Such Brave Girls is a refreshingly scrappy sitcom. The British import is...
We’re just under a week out from Valentine’s Day, and streamers everywhere are taking note. The week is dominated by romances, dramatic and...
Whether you want surprisingly funny family dramas, international excellence, or a refresher on one of the decade’s biggest sci-fi franchises,...