Ron Howard has a curious relationship with Americana throughout his career. Though born in Oklahoma, Howard started in show business when he was still in diapers. He’s been seen in two distinct vision…
‘Run’ review: Sarah Paulson and Kiera Allen can’t save this routine thriller
Why does society have such a fascination with bad moms? Sure, the image of a wholesome, caring matriarch with an apple pie out of the oven and a hug for every problem is very tired. But have we gotten…
Album review: Worldwide superstars BTS once again raise their own bar on “BE”
In what might be the supergroup’s most cohesive album in years, BTS (comprised of RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook) has produced an album that is, for better and worse, uniformly theirs in…
‘Ammonite’ review: A slow, dry romance in search of something new to say
Francis Lee’s Ammonite is a film full of contradictions, both within and without its underlying story. It’s a lesbian romance with a mostly female cast, yet it’s written and directed…
“Freaky” review: Body-swap horror is a gory good time
Freaky is another Blumhouse production putting a horror spin on a familiar trope. Like with Happy Death Day, a Groundhog Day style murder mystery, Freaky manages to successfully balance humor with its…
The empty gestures of ‘Supernatural’
Welp. Okay. Cas said “I love you” to Dean. It’s still technically vague enough to be considered “familial,” but transparent enough to be queerbaiting, so, okay — that’s how these last few episodes are…
‘David Byrne’s American Utopia’ review: Art rock legend reaches out by looking back
“Introducing the all new 2020 David Byrne human being! A timeless classic is back in style, now sleeker and more accessible than ever before. The Byrne returns with its classic mobility, quirky observ…