Katey Stoetzel
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film/tv critic across the web. former podcaster. TV Editor for The Young Folks. member of the Kansas City Film Critics Circle (KCFCC). find me @kateypretzel

Supernatural 13×18 Review: “Bring ’em Back Alive”

Well, this is awkward. I’m not sure if it’s because the show is trying too hard to justify Gabriel still being alive, but every emotion expressed during the bunker scenes this week rang false to me. Don’t get me wrong,…

Supernatural 13×17 Review: “The Thing”

We’re only six episodes away from the end of this season. It didn’t occur to me until the end of this week’s episode, and that’s probably because Supernatural’s season arc has meandered at times. “The Thing” flings us into the final…

You Were Never Really Here Movie Review: Lynne Ramsay and Joaquin Phoenix make for a perfect pair

You Were Never Really Here , a slow burning, psychological thriller, delivers a brutal look into the life of a tormented hired gun named Joe (Joaquin Phoenix). Director Lynne Ramsay (We Need to Talk About Kevin) understands how to wound her…

CW Renews Supernatural for a 14th Season

Supernatural isn’t done quite yet. In unsurprising news, The CW renewed the series yesterday for its 14th season, while also renewing the network’s entire superhero slate, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Jane the Virgin, Riverdale, Black Lightning, and Dynasty. A 14th season for…

Supernatural 13×16 Review: “Scoobynatural”

Sometimes, when it seems as if Supernatural is losing steam, it produces an episode with such creativity and boldness that it’s no wonder the show is currently in its thirteenth season. The long-awaited Supernatural/Scooby-Doo crossover, “Scoobynatural,” is not just a…

Supernatural 13×14 Review: “Good Intentions”

Supernatural had a strong three-episode return this winter. Then it went on a three-week hiatus, and I’m not sure what happened. “Good Intentions” certainly has good, er…intentions, but overall, it feels disconnected with itself and the larger season narrative. We…

Supernatural 13×13 Review: “Devil’s Bargain”

Another resurrection closes out this week’s Supernatural, just in time for the show to go on a three-week hiatus. Gabriel’s return is a long time coming, although I’m pretty sure this is the result of fan service. Richard Speight Jr.…