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An alluring fixture with a hefty and enlightening impactful weight, The Laundromat drowns due to an overindulgence in material and excessive narrative.
The plot thickens in episodes 4-6 of Mindhunter: Season 2, as the dramatic fallout of the first season fades into the rear view mirror and the intense conflict of this new season shifts to the forefront.
Season 2 of Mindhunter reminds us why we adore this show: it’s gripping, intoxicating television, as engaging on a scene-to-scene basis as it is on a grand narrative level.
In Season 4, Last Chance U is forced for the first time to confront its decision to center the coach as the premier personality of the show.
American Factory excellently conveys the complexities of a culture clash, and is an insightful illumination of globalization.
Gadsby delivers Nanette with not just a message, but a narrative, something more commonly described by another word when such a show is recorded – film.
Otherhood might not be the worst thing Netflix has released since it started producing original films, but it lacks the artistic depth and ambition a story like this deserves.
Boredom resulted in Lana Stanczak and a friend watching every Sandler movie released through Netflix. A ranking of these … gems.
Another Life is a unique space drama, but unfortunately it fails to be an immersive experience like that of the genres it draws from.
Queer Eye continues to focus on self-care and embracing change, reminding its participants and audiences about the importance of acceptance of oneself and of others.
Charming guests full of personality and stories capable of filling given run time are exactly the reminder of authentic entertainment this current era of television needs.
Orange Is The New Black was never pitch perfect, but it hit enough high notes to make it count. Farewell, Ladies of Litchfield.
Even if Douglas doesn’t match its predecessor, the material is strong enough that it could still wind up being the second greatest stand-up film of all time.
While it’s not the best made documentary of the year, The Great Hack is the most important documentary you’ll watch all year.
Frankenstein’s Monster’s Monster, Frankenstein is a wonderfully absurd, surreal comedy, satirically captures the story of Frankenstein, and the confusion which comes with it.