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THE BOYS (S1E3) "Get Some": Speed Demons
THE BOYS (S1E3) “Get Some”: Speed Demons

After some false starts, The Boys’ “Get Some” solidifies the mission statement of the show, pushes our established characters in new directions and broadens the scope of the world.

THE KITCHEN: Too Many Cooks, Too Few Ingredients

Even with a few decent set-pieces and exceptional acting from the ensemble, The Kitchen is not the adaptation we deserve.

THE BOYS (S1E2) "Cherry": Hughie Breaks Bad
THE BOYS (S1E2) “Cherry”: Hughie Breaks Bad

So while we did get some leads on our ongoing plot threads, The Boys continues to wallow in its worst tendencies.

The Volvo Scandinavian Film Festival 2019 Report: What Makes A Man Cry?
The Volvo Scandinavian Film Festival 2019 Report: What Makes A Man Cry?

In our recap from the The Volvo Scandinavian Film Festival 2019, we cover two high-profile premieres: The Purity of Vengence and A White White Day.

LYING AND STEALING: B-Movie Art Heist Thriller Anchored By Two Magnetic Leads
LYING AND STEALING: B-Movie Art Heist Thriller Anchored By Two Magnetic Leads

Upheld by two zestful leads, and polished production design, Lying and Stealing is almost the real thing, but oversells its value.

Time Destroys All Things in ASH IS PUREST WHITE
ASH IS PUREST WHITE: Time Destroys All Things

Ash Is Purest White is a masterpiece of time and alienation. Aaron Berry examines the ways time affects the characters.

THE BOYS (S1E1) "The Name of the Game": Who Supervises the Supes?
THE BOYS (S1E1) “The Name Of The Game”: Who Supervises The Supes?

The Boys is a bizarre mishmash that leads to some mishandling of sensitive material and a strange tonal dissonance throughout.

ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK SEASON 7: A Satisfying Conclusion To A Beloved Series
ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK SEASON 7: A Satisfying Conclusion To A Beloved Series

Orange Is The New Black was never pitch perfect, but it hit enough high notes to make it count. Farewell, Ladies of Litchfield.

SKIN: Sells Itself Short
SKIN: Sells Itself Short

Skin manages a few gripping moments thanks to its cast but can’t string them together into something meaningful.

INTO THE ASHES Director Aaron Harvey Talks Crime & Revenge

Aaron Harvey spoke exclusively with Film Inquiry about his latest film, revenge thriller Into The Ashes.

STUBER: Worthy Addition To The Buddy-Cop Pantheon
STUBER: Worthy Addition To The Buddy-Cop Pantheon

Stuber isn’t a life changing film, but it’s a worthy addition to the buddy-cop comedy pantheon.

The Beginner's Guide: Carlos Reygadas
The Beginner’s Guide: Carlos Reygadas, Director

Carlos Reygadas is a filmmaker who’s art embodies a self-examination of human existence down to the molecule of each celluloid strip.

DARK Season 2: Perplexing Sci-fi Noir Series Is Temptingly Creepy
DARK Season 2: Perplexing Sci-fi Noir Series Is Temptingly Creepy

Dark is still a time-traveling minefield, provoking characters to coast through time, evolve and alter their original impulses.

TOO OLD TO DIE YOUNG: (S1EP9+10) "The Empress" and "The World": The End
TOO OLD TO DIE YOUNG: (S1EP9+10) “The Empress” & “The World”: The End

While it’s a hard watch, Too Old To Die Young is Nicolas Winding Refn’s finest work – a series to be savoured, mulled over and discovered again and again.

TOO OLD TO DIE YOUNG:”The Magician” and “The Hanged Man” (S1EP7+8): Martyrs and Angels of Death
TOO OLD TO DIE YOUNG (S1EP7+8) ”The Magician” & “The Hanged Man”: Martyrs & Angels Of Death

Too Old To Die Young might be exhausting, but both of these episodes with their shocks and new emotional layers are incredibly rewarding to watch.