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HOMELAND (S8E8) “Threnody(s)”: The Calm Before The Storm
HOMELAND (S8E8) “Threnody(s)”: The Calm Before The Storm

Threnody(s) gave us a moment to breathe in what has so far been a fast-paced season. It also brought the deaths of two long-lasting characters.

A SUN 陽光普照: Bloated But Moving
A SUN 陽光普照: Bloated But Moving

Chung takes heavy, economic, social, and intimate struggles of one middle-class family and trusts the audience to find something relatable and universal in their story.

HOMELAND (S8E7) "F**ker Shot Me": Tighter & Tighter
HOMELAND (S8E7) “F**ker Shot Me”: Tighter & Tighter

As Homeland’s “F**ker Shot Me” and the preceding episodes depict, the only thing “exceptional” about America is its hypocrisy.

FIRE WILL COME: It Certainly Does, But Little Else Follows
FIRE WILL COME: It Certainly Does, But Little Else Follows

Fire Will Come has the market cornered on the artistry, but for all its technical skill, it comes up short, both in length and in content.

SPENSER CONFIDENTIAL: Wahlberg & Peter Berg's Mediocre Reunion
SPENSER CONFIDENTIAL: Wahlberg & Peter Berg’s Mediocre Reunion

Spenser Confidential feels generic, tonally confused, and most importantly, the product of a workmanlike filmmaker clearly out of his element.

Homeland (S8E6): "Two Minutes": The Climb Continues
Homeland (S8E6): “Two Minutes”: The Climb Continues

Homeland brings the most quietly powerful episode so far this season, slowly moving up hill, hearts pounding as we anticipate the inevitable plunge.

Homeland (S8E5) "Chalk Two Down": Fact, Fiction & Everything in Between
Homeland (S8E5) “Chalk Two Down”: Fact, Fiction & Everything In Between

As we continue to see the tapestry come together throughout the next several weeks, one fact is inescapable: we’re in for a hell of a ride.

HUNTERS Season 1: Holocaust Revenge Fantasy Embraces Grindhouse
HUNTERS Season 1: Holocaust Revenge Fantasy Embraces Grindhouse

Well-acted, and relentlessly brutal, Hunters has the ability to garner more attention but falls short from being memorable.

THE LAST THING HE WANTED: Making Sense Of Netflix's Confounding Thriller
THE LAST THING HE WANTED: Making Sense Of Netflix’s Confounding Thriller

Despite an all-star cast of respectable and often captivating actors, The Last Thing He Wanted ultimately falls apart due to its convoluted storytelling.

Homeland (S8E4) "Chalk One Up": Heating Things Up For The "Prestige"
Homeland (S8E4) “Chalk One Up”: Heating Things Up For The “Prestige”

Stakes are suddenly higher than they’ve ever been, in Homeland’s latest outing: “Chalk One Up”.

THE WILD GOOSE LAKE: Bleak, Restrained & Sensuous Film Noir
THE WILD GOOSE LAKE: Bleak, Restrained & Sensuous Film Noir

The Wild Goose Lake’s glaring missteps aren’t enough to sink the film and its overall affect, which remains consistent and engaging throughout.

Fantastic Film Festival Australia Report 1: Two British Genre Filmmakers Make Their Debut
Fantastic Film Festival Australia Report 1: Two British Genre Filmmakers Make Their Debut

In his first report from Fantastic Film Festival Australia 2020, Matthew Singleton reviews Saint Maud and A Serial Killer’s Guide to Life!

NARCOS: MEXICO SEASON 2: Heavy is the Head that Wears the Crown
NARCOS: MEXICO SEASON 2: Heavy Is The Head That Wears The Crown

While Narcos: Mexico is a slightly different beast to its predecessor, it stays close to its roots, providing an incredibly stylish and engaging story with plenty of flair.

"When It's Not Your Turn" - Revisiting THE WIRE: Socioeconomics & Sanctioned Institutional Gangs
“When It’s Not Your Turn” – Revisiting THE WIRE: Socioeconomics & Sanctioned Institutional Gangs

A storyteller’s greatest responsibility is societal critique, and The Wire is a prime example of how to fulfill that role.

Homeland (S8E3) "False Friends": New Highs & New Lows
Homeland (S8E3) “False Friends”: New Highs & New Lows

In an episode that somehow pulls at the reigns while simultaneously cracking the whip, Homeland viewers are pulled back and forth between compelling choices and questionable ones.