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ARKANSAS: A Southern-Fried Epic

Arkansas is beautifully constructed and represents its subject in every solitary element.

KILLING EVE (S3E3) "Meetings Have Biscuits": A Kiss To Remember
KILLING EVE (S3E3) “Meetings Have Biscuits”: A Kiss To Remember

The third episode of Killing Eve gives us a little hope that maybe there’s still some part of the show that can have a lot of fun despite its dark and bloody premise.

THE FLOOD: More Of A Drip Than A Flood
THE FLOOD: More Of A Drip Than A Flood

Although it seems to promise an unvarnished view of a topical issue, ultimately The Flood’s refusal to pick a side robs it of any real purpose.

STRAY DOLLS: A Slick Crime Drama Examines Trump's America
STRAY DOLLS: A Slick Crime Drama Examines Trump’s America

With strong performances by the young cast, and beautiful cinematography, Stray Dolls is an intriguing crime drama with an important insight into a forgotten part of American society.

KILLING EVE (S3E2) "Management Sucks": Grief, Clowns & Awkward Reunion
KILLING EVE (S3E2) “Management Sucks”: Grief, Clowns & Awkward Reunions

The season three premiere of Killing Eve last week was quite a letdown. Not only…

DEVS S1E8: Bittersweet Finale Ends The Show In A Fitting Manner

The finale of Devs is a strong one, bringing together all of the show’s more prominent themes and storylines and ending on a bittersweet note.

KILLING EVE (S3E1) "Slowly Slowly Catchy Monkey": A Little Edgeless And Lack Of Sass
KILLING EVE (S3E1) “Slowly Slowly Catchy Monkey”: Lacking Sass

Delightful as it is to see these familiar faces get back on our screen, Killing Eve’s third season opener was a bit formulaic and a little edgeless.

DEVS S1E7: We're In The Endgame Now
DEVS S1E7: We’re In The Endgame Now

Picking up the pace, episode 7 of Devs brings together several significant plot points, leading up to the supposedly predetermined fate of the final episode.

TAPE: The Act Of Seeing Through Women's Experience
TAPE: The Act Of Seeing Through Women’s Experience

Tape goes beyond being ‘just another’ story of blurred lines, the grey area of rape, and brings it neatly into the realm of truth and experience.

BUTT BOY: A Pain In The Ass
BUTT BOY: A Pain In The Ass

Butt Boy premiered at Fantastic Fest, Austin’s other great film festival, where it was screened…

THE PLATFORM: A Meaningless Descent
THE PLATFORM: A Meaningless Descent

The Platform is intriguing enough to reel in viewers who aren’t there just for its depravity, but unfortunately it fumbles developing anything further.

OZARK SEASON 3: The Byrdes Dig Themselves Deeper In Stellar Return
OZARK SEASON 3: The Byrdes Dig Themselves Deeper In Stellar Return

In Ozark season 3, the direction, writing, performances and tense, foreboding atmosphere continue to be stellar and highly immersive while these characters continue to grow and evolve for the show’s betterment.

The Safdie Brothers with Adam Sandler on the set of Uncut Gems - Photo: Julia Cervantes/A24
The Beginner’s Guide: Josh & Benny Safdie, Writers & Directors

From The Pleasure of Being Robbed to Uncut Gems, the hectic, chaotic cinema of Josh and Benny Safdie is instantly recognizable as no one else’s but theirs.

DEVS S1E5: Visually Alluring Episode Also Fills In The Gaps
DEVS S1E5: Visually Alluring Episode Also Fills In The Gaps

Episode 5 of Devs is a glimpse through time for our characters, utilizing impressive visual effects in the process.

DISAPPEARANCE AT CLIFTON HILL: An Easy-To-Follow Caper
DISAPPEARANCE AT CLIFTON HILL: An Easy-To-Follow Caper

Whatever cracks and uneven corners exist in Disappearance at Clifton Hill are easily glazed by a story that is good enough.