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DA 5 BLOODS: Brothers in Arms
“It Just was never told. This is the first time it’s ever been told.” Interview With Norm Lewis, Star Of DA 5 BLOODS

Luke Parker recently had the pleasure of speaking with Norm Lewis about his experiences working on Da 5 Bloods, Spike Lee’s new film.

DA 5 BLOODS: Brothers in Arms
DA 5 BLOODS: Brothers In Arms

Da 5 Bloods is the first great Black Vietnam film, not just the first. It’s a movie whose modern envelope minces empathy and excitement within the unsung sacrifice of the African American soldier.

TIGER KING and the Failures of Sensationalism
TIGER KING & The Failures Of Sensationalism

While Tiger King is comfort food for a troubling time, we must challenge ourselves to seek out more selective comfort.

NETFLIX VS. THE WORLD: FROM DVDS BY MAIL TO STREAMING EMPIRE
NETFLIX VS. THE WORLD: From DVDs By Mail To Streaming Empire

In  Shawn Cauthen’s Netflix vs. the World, we witness the rise of Netflix from a fledgling startup to a producer of original content that wins Academy Awards.

THE LOVEBIRDS: I Think We Should See Other People
THE LOVEBIRDS: I Think We Should See Other People

At the end of the day, The Lovebirds feels like a bad first date. You go in full of hope and a mind for flirting and fun and leave without a meaningful connection.

THE MIDNIGHT GOSPEL: A Mind-Tripping, Animated Podcast
THE MIDNIGHT GOSPEL Season 1: A Mind-Tripping, Animated Podcast

Whether you’re a fan of podcasts or adult animation, The Midnight Gospel offers a mind-bending experience to viewers that has not really been seen before.

DANGEROUS LIES: A Lackluster Whodunnit
DANGEROUS LIES: A Lackluster Whodunnit

Dangerous Lies isn’t a terrible film. If you set your expectations appropriately, it can actually be an entertaining movie.

LOVESICK: The Best Netflix Show You've Never Seen
LOVESICK: The Best Netflix Show You’ve Never Seen

What the show lacks in the easy charm of simplicity, it makes up for in a deeper emotional connection. Lovesick doesn’t replace the rom-com, it just offers a new, often improved, take on it.

THE EDDY Miniseries: Great Performances & Music Make For Simmering Drama
THE EDDY Miniseries: Great Performances & Music Make For Simmering Drama

Throughout its limited run, The Eddy is a stylistic and emotional success. Any shots at true greatness, however, are hampered by some persistent narrative frailties.

THE HALF OF IT: A Delightful LGBTQ Tale Of Self-Acceptance & Friendship
THE HALF OF IT: A Delightful LGBTQ Tale Of Self-Acceptance & Friendship

Alice Wu’s The Half Of It is a tender teen romance and a nuanced take on sexuality and friendship. Andrew Stover reviews.

HOLLYWOOD Miniseries: Style & Some Substance In Slick Netflix Drama
HOLLYWOOD Miniseries: Style & Some Substance In Slick Netflix Drama

With the talent involved and the potential of its revisionist take on Golden Age Hollywood, Netflix’s Hollywood provides minor thrills where it promised major dramatic power.

CIRCUS OF BOOKS: Gay Culture In West Hollywood
CIRCUS OF BOOKS: Gay Culture In West Hollywood

Circus of Books packs so much heart and warmth that only the coldest of souls would fail to be moved by it come the end credits.

LOST GIRLS, THE FROZEN GROUND & The Depiction Of The Less Dead
LOST GIRLS, THE FROZEN GROUND & The Depiction Of The Less Dead

What Lost Girls and The Frozen Ground share is the decision to depict a true crime involving one of the minorities most affected by serial killing: sex workers.

TERRACE HOUSE PART THREE
TERRACE HOUSE TOKYO 2019-2020 PART 3: Hearts Bent, Boundaries Broken

In Part Three of Terrace House Tokyo, there are twelve different people living in the house throughout the twelve episodes, and there is just too much content to focus on.

GRACE AND FRANKIE Season 6: Reaches Its Full Potential
GRACE AND FRANKIE Season 6: Reaches Its Full Potential

If you’ve ever been worried about your creaky joints, or whether your sex life will cease to exist after the menopause, Grace and Frankie will help to ease your mind.