The Very Real Monsters in Mike Flanagan’s ‘Midnight Mass’
Mike Flanagan is an expert at baiting the hook with the supernatural and driving home his point with reality.
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Recommendation Machine: ‘Wellington Paranormal’ Is Carrying the Hilarious ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Torch
The franchise’s other TV spinoff has its own spirit, and there’s plenty here for anyone in search of a perfect complement to its FX counterpart.
‘Invasion’ Review: Meandering Apple Sci-Fi Drama Is Rarely More than a Survival Story Checklist
Co-written and co-created by Simon Kinberg, this alien attack story with threads all over the world has little that isn’t cobbled together from other, better stories of its kind.
‘Squid Game’ Begins its Reign of Nielsen’s Streaming Viewership Rankings
The Korean-language Netflix drama dominated discussions on social media when it premiered on the streaming service in September.
David Chang on ‘The Next Thing You Eat’ and Rethinking Our Meals: ‘A Pop Tart Is Not Breakfast. It’s Dessert’
The chef, host, and producer spoke to IndieWire about his new Hulu series, our murky future, and finding hope to light the way forward.
‘We are Lady Parts’ Is an Inspired Gotham Award Nominee
The comedy about a punk group reluctantly welcoming a new member deserves its recognitions — for the show, and the performance at its center.
How ‘House of the Dragon’ Boss Is Approaching ‘Thrones’ Spinoff: Same Color Palette, Different Tone
Miguel Sapochnik says “Dragon” is a different beast that still pays homage to the George R.R. Martin original.
South Korean Protestors Wear ‘Squid Game’ Masks to Urge Government for Better Working Conditions
If you need proof that “Squid Game” has hit a nerve in its home country, look no further.
James Gandolfini Failed to Get Out of Filming One NSFW ‘Sopranos’ Scene, but It Never Aired
A new book on HBO also reveals the “tantrum” Gandolfini threw over a masturbation scene on the HBO mafia series.
The Original ‘Ghosts’ Has Already Worked Through the CBS Remake’s Growing Pains
With three seasons already under its belt, the ensemble-led British comedy is a strong sign of what the new American version could become.
‘Four Hours at the Capitol’ Review: HBO Doc Is a Rote Re-Assembly of Footage, with Little Insight
HBO’s January 6th documentary has a handful of flourishes, but they’re buried beneath a standard retelling that rarely connects the dots.
Inside the Netflix Walkout: Trans Employees Rally Against Company Support for Dave Chappelle Special
A transphobic standup special has revealed the hypocrisy of Netflix’s “progressive” company culture, a major bungle for CEO Ted Sarandos.
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Costume Designer Sandy Powell’s Always on the Hunt for Good Designs
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Watch Allison Russell and Jason Isbell Duet on ‘Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around’
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‘Rust’ Director Joel Souza “Gutted By The Loss” Of DP Halyna Hutchins Following Tragedy On Alec Baldwin Western
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Once Upon a Time Anniversary Quiz: How Well Do You Remember the Pilot?
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Sportico Transactions: Moves and Mergers Roundup for Oct. 22