The Jury Is Still Out On ‘Righteous Gemstones’
If ‘Righteous Gemstones’ fails to offer a ‘searing commentary’ on the nitty-gritty of bad theology or evangelical politics, it’ll be just fine—so long as it actually brings the laughs.
‘Dora And The Lost City of Gold’ Could Have Been Way Worse
The new ‘Dora the Explorer’ film turned out to be a cute live-action kids movie, considering it derived from the most annoying animated show ever made.
Denise Richards Is The ‘Real Housewives’ Rookie Of The Year
It is imperative that Denise Richards return to the ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.’
What ‘Star Trek: Deep Space 9’ Teaches Us About Religion And Violence
‘Star Trek’ forces us to ponder: what do freedom fighters do once they get the freedom to which they bent all their efforts?
Here’s A Wish List For ‘Star Trek: Picard’
If what we see in ‘Star Trek: Picard’ are the same old ideas we’re fed by thought police, it will be a disappointment and a betrayal to the original series.
How Britain’s Breakout Hit ‘Love Island’ Gets Reality TV Right
After wrapping up its fifth season with record viewership, the U.K.’s hottest reality show has officially become a global sensation. What do people love about ‘Love Island’?
How Veronica Mars’s Refusal To Be Vulnerable Propels Her Into Tragedy
In Hulu’s reboot, Veronica Mars is older, wiser, and as jaded as ever. The plot is just convoluted enough to keep viewers guessing too.
Revisiting ‘Batman, The Animated Series’: ‘Feat Of Clay’ (Parts 1 And 2)
The shape-shifting Clayface debuts in a very good yet mildly disappointing two-parter.
8 Reasons Season 3 Is The Best ‘Stranger Things’ Yet
The themes about growing up are relatable, the nostalgia is real, and the monster-fighting remains legitimately scary. ‘Stranger Things 3’ is excellent.
How ‘Stranger Things’ Swapped Friendship For Cheap Feminism
In the third season of Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things,’ the story is centered on eroticism instead of friendship.
Why Netflix’s Loss Of ‘The Office’ And ‘Friends’ Is A Very Big Deal
The hypothetical Netflix user who’s spent years toggling between ‘The Office,’ ‘Friends,’ and the company’s original content will need at least three subscriptions by 2021 to keep their status quo.
Season 3 Confirms It’s Time For ‘Stranger Things’ To End
It’s just too good to go on forever. Wallowing in ’80s nostalgia is healthy when done in moderation, but too much could make for disappointing outcomes.
Why Netflix’s Struggle With Talk Shows Is Proof The Format Is Dying
Maybe the late night talk show is a habit of older generations: people who don’t have Netflix and wouldn’t watch Michelle Wolf if they did.
Innocuous, Charming Satire ‘Good Omens’ Receives Undue Backlash From Christians
For some reason, Christian Americans are incredibly upset with the TV series Good Omens,’ based on the Neil Gaiman/Terry Prachett novel of the same name.
The Puzzling Disconnect Between ‘Euphoria’s’ Wild Teens And Risk-Averse Gen Z
While HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ is definitely shocking, it’s just not representative of today’s teenage experience.
‘The Hills’: Not The Reboot We Need, But The Reboot We Deserve
It’s the age of the influencer, and that’s makes now as good a moment as any to revisit ‘The Hills,’ MTV’s controversial blend of truth and fiction.
‘Trinkets’ Is A TV Show For Girls Who Feel Invisible
Based on the novel by Kirsten Smith, ‘Trinkets’ does not skimp on the crazy, spiraling plot, or on the strength of teen girl friendship.
Revisiting ‘Prophecy Of Doom’ From ‘Batman: The Animated Series’
Bruce Wayne takes the lead in debunking a fortune teller’s scam on Gotham’s elite.
Leonardo DiCaprio’s ‘Ice On Fire’ Documentary Is A Climate Alarmist’s Dream
While visually slick, ‘Ice on Fire’ is filled to the tipping point with scare tactics, doomsday predictions, and unreasonable proposals.
‘Historical Roasts’ Didn’t Quite Get The Formula Right
Netflix let Jeff Ross play with the concept of ‘Historical Roasts’ for six half-hour installments, and the results were pretty mixed.
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