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STAR TREK: PICARD (S1E3) “The End Is The Beginning”: We Have Lift Off

After two weeks of what was beginning to feel like CSI: Picard, it was nice to return to something recognizably Star Trek in “The End Is the Beginning”.

THE RHYTHM SECTION: Not Quite Right
THE RHYTHM SECTION: Not Quite Right

The Rhythm Section has some enjoyable elements, but in the end, this mostly formulaic flick isn’t the female-driven spy thriller we’ve been looking for.

THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD: Back To The Past
THE PERSONAL HISTORY OF DAVID COPPERFIELD: Back To The Past

The Personal History of David Copperfield is a truly sincere retelling of Dickens’ story, one that taps into a new contemporary edge and presents itself in a distinctly cinematic fashion.

Queerly Ever After #19: MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRETTE (1985)

Not only is My Beautiful Laundrette a brilliant take on star-crossed lovers, it doesn’t take the twists and turns you’d expect a story like this to take.

AND THEN WE DANCED: A Rare Act Of Defiance
AND THEN WE DANCED: A Rare Act Of Defiance

For a movie like And Then We Danced, so steeped in the traditional culture of Georgian dance, to embrace its taboo subject matter is defiance, artistically rendered.

Sundance 2020: IRONBARK
Sundance 2020: IRONBARK

Idealism can be a tough sell, but Ironbark sells the hell out of it nevertheless, remaining firmly committed to its compassion for individuals caught up in the iron grip of history.

CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA Season 3: A Bloated Third Venture To Hell & Back
CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA Season 3: A Bloated Third Venture To Hell & Back

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina didn’t quite deliver on all fronts, deploying more inspiration from Riverdale — a decision that ultimately backfires.

THE OUTSIDER (S1,E5) "Tear-Drinker": The Grief Eater Grows Impatient
THE OUTSIDER (S1E5) “Tear-Drinker”: The Grief Eater Grows Impatient

The Outsider’s measured pace is beginning to feel like it was put in place to forcefully expand this story into 10 episodes, not just for the slow-burn effect.

STAR TREK: PICARD (S1E2) "Maps And Legends": Wait For It...
STAR TREK: PICARD (S1E2) “Maps And Legends”: Wait For It…

As “Maps and Legends”, the second episode of Star Trek: Picard, comes to an end, it still feels like a show that’s yet to start telling its actual story.

THE GOOD PLACE Season 4: A Forking Perfect Closure
THE GOOD PLACE Season 4: A Forking Perfect Closure

With the series now concluded, if there’s one thing that The Good Place has taught us is that we shouldn’t give up on trying to be better.

AJ AND THE QUEEN Season 1: RuPaul’s New Show Deserves A Bigger Audience Than Just Drag Race Fans
AJ AND THE QUEEN Season 1: RuPaul’s New Show Deserves A Bigger Audience Than Just Drag Race Fans

Despite some stumbles and clumsy writing, the first season of AJ and the Queen is a heartwarming, heartbreaking delight that lets you ride out every emotion.

Berlinale Film Festival 2020: THE ASSISTANT
THE ASSISTANT: A Different Kind of Monster Movie

The Assistant is a gripping film masterfully directed by Kitty Green and featuring one of Julia Garner’s best performances to date.

BOJACK HORSEMAN Season 6: Bidding Farewell to One of TV's Best
BOJACK HORSEMAN Season 6: Bidding Farewell To One Of TV’s Best

In the end, BoJack Horseman is a show about growth, and Season 6 proved that the series evolved along with its characters.

Sundance 2020: NEVER RARELY SOMETIMES ALWAYS: A Difficult, But Essential Piece of Cinema
Sundance 2020: NEVER RARELY SOMETIMES ALWAYS: A Difficult, But Essential Piece Of Cinema

With Never Rarely Sometimes Always, Eliza Hittman has crafted an important piece of cinema, which demands a lot from its audience, but also has an enormous amount to give back.

WEATHERING WITH YOU: Romantic Fantasy Planted In Reality

Shinkai’s Weathering With You is more than content to face the onslaught with the naive fantasies of youth. He’s unabashed about giving himself over to them totally.