‘Rick & Morty’s Thanksploitation Spectacular’ Review: Keith David Gets a Well-Earned Moment in the Spotlight
Who better to take center stage in an elaborate parody of “National Treasure” than a national treasure?
TV Reviews
‘Tig Notaro: Drawn’ Review: Tig’s Animated Standup Special Brilliantly Colors Outside the Lines
Notaro pushes the bounds of comedy to new heights yet again with an entirely animated live comedy special for HBO Max.
‘Woodstock 99’ Review: All Rage, Little Peace in HBO’s Must-Watch Documentary
Directed by Garret Price and subtitled “Peace, Love, and Rage,” the doc-feature reminds us, yet again, of history’s inevitable ability to repeat itself.
‘Through Our Eyes’ Review: Children Lead the Way in Doc Series Covering Major National Issues
Across four episodes, the HBO Max series captures present-day effects of climate change, homelessness, chronic pain, and mass incarceration, as experienced by the youngest members of society.
‘Ultra City Smiths’ Review: AMC’s Stop-Motion Crime Noir Musical Hits That Weird Sweet Spot
Written and co-directed by “Patriot” creator Steve Conrad, this beautifully rendered mystery (told with baby doll heads) manages to deliver as both an homage to and parody of classic film noir.
‘Leaving Afghanistan’ Review: Illuminating Frontline Doc Examines Country After U.S. Withdrawal
“Leaving Afghanistan” offers an insightful look at how the United States’ withdrawal from the country has affected things in the short-term.
‘Rick & Morty’ Review: Embarrassment Is the Key to Survival in Surprisingly Sweet ‘Amortycan Grickfitti’
Only the Smiths could get closer as a family by traveling to Hell and befriending a genocidal space car.
‘Naomi Osaka’ Review: Softspoken Tennis Legend Gets a Mild-Mannered Docuseries
The Osaka we see on court is much more dynamic and exciting than the one we get onscreen in Garrett Bradley’s three-part series.
‘McCartney 3, 2, 1’ Review: Paul Leads a Hulu Documentary That’s a Musical Commentary Track for the Ages
Rick Rubin is a shrewd guide on this two-person journey through the musician’s most pivotal works, from The Beatles and beyond.
‘Schmigadoon’ Review: Apple TV+ Meta-Musical Tries Hard to Sing a Different Tune
It would work to the show’s advantage to lean on its Broadway cast more and not be afraid to find the humor in darker topics.
‘Never Have I Ever’ Season 2 Review: Netflix Series Doesn’t Lose an Ounce of Humor
“Never Have I Ever” Season 2 is just as delightful, funny, and relatable as Season 1 thanks, in large part, to its cast.
‘Loki’ Review: Episode 6 Is Nearly ‘Lost,’ but He Who Remains Ignites the Finale — and Perhaps Season 2
He Who Remains, He Who Must Not Be Named, whatever — let’s just call him a new Emmy nominee and give the guy a big ol’ hug.
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