HBO’s ‘Chernobyl’ Drives Home The Deadly Perils Of Statism
HBO’s excellent new miniseries is a harrowing look at the hidden dangers of authoritarian government and those who dare to stand against it.
Disappointed In ‘Game Of Thrones’ Denouement? Middle-Earth Has The Cure
Whether for the first time or a return trip, ‘Game of Thrones’ fans unsatisfied with the finale should journey to J.R.R. Tolkien’s inspiring world of Middle-Earth.
‘Game Of Thrones’ Reminds Us The Road To Utopia Is Paved With Blood And Ashes
Daenerys didn’t suddenly become a tyrant in season eight. She was on her way to becoming one right in front of our very own eyes for several seasons.
Superhero-Horror Hybrid ‘Brightburn’ Proves Less Can Be More
At exactly half the length of ‘Avengers: Endgame,’ ‘Brightburn’ efficiently delivers a simple but solid story that’s so fresh, frightening, and franchise-worthy you’ll wish you could binge on a sequel as soon as it’s over.
Life In The Hollow Golden Age Of Television
Are shows likes Game of Thrones really what we want history to record what we were doing when the debt ballooned and fertility collapsed?
Why Daenerys Targaryen’s Transformation Into A Totalitarian Was Perfectly Logical
The ending of the TV saga may not have pleased everyone, but its warning about messianic movements like the one Daenerys Targaryen led should be taken to heart.
15 Best Memes About The ‘Game Of Thrones’ Finale
Regardless of how the series ended, you knew the Internet would serve up plenty of silly memes to mark the end of HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones.’
With A Love Story, ‘Cold War’ Beautifully Depicts The Personal Costs Of Communism
Every so often, a film shows the depth of communism’s personal costs in a poignant and beautiful way. So it is with ‘Cold War,’ a masterpiece from Polish director Pawel Pawlikowski, nominated for three Academy Awards.
‘Wine Country’ Is Just Terrible, And The Inside Jokes Might Be Why
‘Wine Country’ is outright cringe-inducing from start to finish, save for a merciful flash of comedy every 20 minutes or so. Not even a bottle of cab can dull the pain.
‘Cobra Kai’ Reminds Us That Masculinity Is Good, And Boys And Girls Are Different
Although in some respects a continuation of the corny, 1980s nostalgia of ‘The Karate Kid,’ ‘Cobra Kai’ reminds Americans of cardinal truths about children that we all know deep down.
Jordan Peele’s ‘Twilight Zone’ Shakes Viewers Up But For No Good Reason
The show modifies parts of our liberal mythology to shake the consensus by questioning whether we are as just and good as we usually like to believe.
‘Veep’s’ Greatest Weapon Was Making No Topic Off-Limits For Jokes
In an era where comedy has been neutered in the name of political correctness, ‘Veep’ remained wholly unconcerned with who it might offend.
Depraved As Ever, ‘Veep’ Went Out At Its Peak
In an era when even comedians question the value of comedy, ‘Veep’ proved the enduring value of sharp edges.
Why ABC Made A Mistake In Canceling ‘Speechless’
Unlike most sitcoms, which are mindless fluff, ‘Speechless’ is in a class all by itself, with talented actors, writers, and directors who are making a substantial contribution to society.
Is Anthony Jeselnik Trolling Amy Schumer?
Here’s why it’s possible that Anthony Jeselnik’s latest special engages in some subtle trolling of his ex-girlfriend Amy Schumer.
‘Tolkien’ Distorts And Flattens J.R.R. Tolkien’s Incredible Life Story
Why bother with people from another time if we have to always reduce them to boring, conventional people of our own times?
It’s Been 15 Years Since ‘Friends’ Ended. So Why Does It Dominate On Netflix?
‘Friends’ is so valuable to Netflix that it reportedly cost the company $100 million to renew its rights to the show this year. That’s more than three times the previous price of $30 million.
Why Bonnie Hunt Is The Greatest Movie Mom Of All Time
This Mother’s Day, let’s acknowledge that Bonnie Hunt is more than simply a wonderful actress. She’s nothing less than the greatest ‘movie mom’ of all time.
How ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Reminds Us That Masculinity Is Good
The series recaptures one of the greatest virtues of science fiction long gone missing in other genres: a strong, self-sacrificing, masculine hero.
‘The Intruder’ Can’t Even Be Saved By Dennis Quaid’s Good Acting
The boilerplate horror film is one-dimensional, aided by oblivious characters and poor screenwriting, only partially saved by Quaid’s excellent acting.
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