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DUAL: The Trouble With Gillans
DUAL: The Trouble With Gillans

Writer-director Riley Stearns brings his drier-than-dust sense of humor to the science-fiction genre in Dual.

THE DROPOUT (S1E7) “Heroes”: Into The Fire We Go
THE DROPOUT (S1E7) “Heroes”: Into The Fire We Go

Having finally found its legs, we are one episode away from the conclusion of The Dropout, a reckoning finally on the horizon.

THE GIRL FROM PLAINVILLE (S1E4) “Can’t Fight This Feeling”: A Filler With Heart
THE GIRL FROM PLAINVILLE (S1E4) “Can’t Fight This Feeling”: A Filler With Heart

While as a whole it lends itself to a filler episode, the investment and catharsis it garners, compounded by further intrigue, elevates it beyond.

THE BUBBLE: Mediocre Comedy Bursts
THE BUBBLE: Mediocre Comedy Bursts

Despite its excessive runtime and generally meeting expectations, The Bubble delivers an entertaining venture, and an easy breezy viewing experience.

CONTINUE: A Raw And Vulnerable Fight For Survival
CONTINUE: A Raw And Vulnerable Fight For Survival

Vital, raw and vulnerable, Nadine Crocker’s Continue is a bit of catharsis you didn’t know you needed.

THE OUTFIT: Not Well Sewn Together
THE OUTFIT: Not Well Sewn Together

Graham Moore’s “The Outfit” relies heavily on a charming performance by Mark Rylance but can’t tie together its many loose threads.

THE DROPOUT (S1E7) “Iron Sisters”: Nothing Is Unbreakable
THE DROPOUT (S1E7) “Iron Sisters”: Nothing Is Unbreakable

This was the best episode of season 1 of The Dropout thus far!

TOPSIDE: The Unforgiving Surface
TOPSIDE: The Unforgiving Surface

Topside makes its points enough beforehand to deliver a disorienting and visually challenging portrayal of abandonment and desperation in New York City.

THE GIRL FROM PLAINVILLE (S1 E1-3): Modern Crime Drama For The Modern World
THE GIRL FROM PLAINVILLE (S1 E1-3): Modern Crime Drama For The Modern World

With artistic interpretation, it finds the perfect balance of suspense, intrigue, and cliffhangers to make you want to come back for more.

INFINITE STORM: A Whimper Instead Of A Gale
INFINITE STORM: A Whimper Instead Of A Gale

A harrowing true story is rendered inert by the light touch on its most interesting aspects in The Infinite Storm.

SXSW 2022: JETHICA & THE CELLAR
SXSW 2022: JETHICA & THE CELLAR

In the latest report from SXSW 2022, Kevin L. Lee reviews two supernatural features: Jethica and The Cellar!

SUPERIOR: A Topsy-Turvy Twin Drama
SUPERIOR: A Topsy-Turvy Twin Drama

Superior is not without its flaws, and it wears its influences on its sleeve almost to a fault, but it’s still a worthwhile watch.

THE DROPOUT (S1E5) "Flower of Life: The Alchemy of Morality And Intimidation
THE DROPOUT (S1E5) “Flower of Life: The Alchemy of Morality And Intimidation

The Dropout delivers its deepest sense of grief and morality in the face of scandal within “Flower of Life”, giving the chance to fulfill Ian’s story.

SXSW 2022: I LOVE MY DAD: Just How Much Cringe Can You Take?
SXSW 2022: I LOVE MY DAD: Just How Much Cringe Can You Take?

I Love My Dad is saddled with a competent, well-intentioned film that works better when being discussed than being watched.

DEEP WATER: Ben Affleck And Ana De Armas Sell The Sizzle, But Not The Steak
DEEP WATER: Ben Affleck And Ana De Armas Sell The Sizzle, But Not The Steak

The best thing about Adrian Lyne’s Deep Water is that it possesses star power in Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas, two of our hottest actors.