Based on the immensely popular and award-winning novel of the same name by author Min Jin Lee, the Apple TV+ series Pachinko is a glorious and enriching adaptation. From each technical intricacy to the stunning performances, including newcomer Min-ha Kim…
‘Swan Song’ review: Mahershala Ali charges and smoothens this survey of quietus
“In a few years,” estimates Dr. Scott (Glenn Close, in a glorified cameo), her experimental treatment will turn doppelgängers into a sign of good fortune and the concept of swan song obsolete. There is now a way to keep on…
‘The Morning Show’ 2×03 review: “Laura” embraces the show’s soapiness
The newest episode of AppleTV+’s ‘The Morning Show’ finally embraces its high-budget soapiness as Emmy winner Julianna Margulies joins the series.
Every rom-com reference in this week’s ‘Ted Lasso,’ explained
This week’s episode of ‘Ted Lasso’ is a love letter to romantic comedies.
‘Schmigadoon!’ 1×01 & 1×02 Review: Apple TV+’s musical parody sings (if you’re in on the joke)
The key to AppleTV+’s Schmigadoon! lies in the exclamation point: a reference to Oklahoma!, the 1942 work by Rodgers and Hammerstein considered the first “true” American musical. The exclamation point is as much a reference as it is an indication…
‘Cherry’ review: Tom Holland and the Russo Brothers reunite
The Russo Brothers have made themselves known in the film industry, mainly for their work on some of the best films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After gigantic blockbuster films like the last two Avengers films, I was curious to see what…
‘Palmer’ review: Justin Timberlake’s morals can’t cover for boredom
Say what you will about Justin Timberlake, he’s certainly not lazy. The 40-year-old singer/actor/wardrobe apologist has kept himself busy ever since he split with *NSYNC nearly 20 years ago. He’s conquered the pop music scene with solo records, charmed filmgoers…