Twenty-four years ago, Sex and the City premiered on HBO, and it quickly became a massive success due to its honest and refreshing portrayal of single women in their thirties and forties navigating ca…
Infinity Train’s removal from HBO MAX is a warning of the streaming age
I’d like to imagine somewhere 20 years in the future from the time of this writing, someone will be able to open an application, search for the words Infinity Train and see four seasons, maybe even a …
‘Hacks’ season 2 premiere review: The shrewd stand-up comedy series kills it again
One of the most powerful scenes in Hacks Season 2 is when Deborah (Jean Smart) confronts Ava (Hannah Einbinder) about an email she sent to two Hollywood writers in the Season 1 finale. During the scen…
‘Gentleman Jack’ season 2 review: A satisfying view into the domestic life of a queer marriage
Gentleman Jack, which premiered on HBO Max in 2019, is an excellent example of an influential series with skillful storytelling. Sally Wainwright masterfully creates tension and comedy in this fantast…
‘Starstruck’ season 2 review: The Rose Matafeo-helmed rom-com returns with more delightful observations into the oft-criticized genre
Prior to the premiere of Starstruck Season 2, creator and lead actress Rose Matafeo wanted to clarify her thoughts on the growing trope of the chaotic female protagonists. Bringing to mind the explosi…
‘Peacemaker’ review: Superhero, John Cena is not
Peacemaker turns in some great performances from the cast but first you have to get past the unredeeming qualities of the show’s main character. Follow me on a journey to the past, a far-off tim…
Now Streaming: Nobody, A Hero, and 25 more movies you can watch this week
We’re almost at the end of January, which means we’ll soon receive a glut of new streaming options in time for Valentine’s Day. Before all that heartbreak happens, however, we’…