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THE MISOGYNISTS: Making Sense Of The Mess We're In
THE MISOGYNISTS: Making Sense Of The Mess We’re In

In spite of some of its trip-ups, it’s hard to find something so genuine in its portrayal of the prevalent anger and worry of these times.

THE CALL OF THE WILD: A Pleasant Watch Despite A Meandering Story & Distracting CGI
THE CALL OF THE WILD: A Pleasant Watch Despite A Meandering Story & Distracting CGI

This adaptation of The Call of the Wild doesn’t quite have the same impact as Jack London’s bold portrayal of nature versus man. But it’s hard to decry it all the same.

FLINT: THE POISONING OF AN AMERICAN CITY: Unraveling an American Crime
FLINT: THE POISONING OF AN AMERICAN CITY: Unraveling An American Crime

It has been all too easy for many to forget about what happened and is still happening in Flint. That alone should make this documentary essential viewing.

ZOEY'S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST (S1E2) "Zoey's Extraordinary Best Friend": Continues To Delight
ZOEY’S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST (S1E2) “Zoey’s Extraordinary Best Friend”: Continues To Delight

In its second episode, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist shows no signs of slowing down and continues to not only entertain, but firmly pull at the heartstrings as well.

COME TO DADDY: A Vicious, Twisted Terror

Come to Daddy oozes Timpson’s remarkable devotion to the emotional, surreal and vicious with grotesque gusto.

THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN: The Act Of Definition
THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN: The Act Of Definition

The Professor and the Madman limps out as a woefully half-baked and overcooked spectacle that mistakes reality for relevance.

THE OUTSIDER (S1E7) "In the Pines, In the Pines": The Search For Holly Gibney
THE OUTSIDER (S1E7) “In the Pines, In the Pines”: The Search For Holly Gibney

With only three episodes left in HBO’s slow-burn mystery-horror series, anything can happen at this point.

STANDING UP, FALLING DOWN: A Minor Vehicle For The Comedy's Stars
STANDING UP, FALLING DOWN: A Minor Vehicle For The Comedy’s Stars

Unfortunately, Billy Crystal and Ben Schwartz aren’t enough to elevate Standing Up, Falling Down to success.

LOCKE & KEY SEASON 1: A Safe Yet Fun Dive Into A House Of Magic
LOCKE & KEY SEASON 1: A Safe Yet Fun Dive Into A House Of Magic

While it could have taken more risks, season one of Locke & Key gives us a feasible starting point for what could be a flourishing new fantasy series.

VFW: A B-Movie Homage That Earns A C
VFW: A B-Movie Homage That Earns A C

VFW is dumb fun, but unfortunately not nearly as much as the description would make it sound.

TO ALL THE BOYS: PS. I STILL LOVE YOU: Can’t Quite Recapture The Magic
TO ALL THE BOYS: PS. I STILL LOVE YOU: Can’t Quite Recapture The Magic

Lara Jean Covey is back and more relationship trouble is ahead for her, but the sequel feels like a missed opportunity. Maria Lattila reviews.

THE PATIENT MAN: 'Strangers on a Tram' and the Art of Revenge
THE PATIENT MAN: ‘Strangers On A Tram’ & The Art Of Revenge

The Patient Man is a well-constructed thriller which deserves to be seen not only on the strengths of its convictions, but also for what it aims to achieve.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG: A Surprisingly Zany Treat For The Family
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG: A Surprisingly Zany Treat For The Family

Colorful, funny, and filled with great performances, Sonic The Hedgehog is a surprisingly above-average video game adaptation.

The PHOTOGRAPH: Pretty, But Bland
The PHOTOGRAPH: Pretty, But Bland

There are definitely moments in The Photograph that briefly feel like the Valentine’s Day treat it should be. But ultimately, it falls flat.

THE OUTSIDER (S1,E6) "The One About the Yiddish Vampire": Evil Takes Various Forms
THE OUTSIDER (S1E6) “The One About the Yiddish Vampire”: Evil Takes Various Forms

Episode 6 of The Outsider is a step in the right direction, the intoxicating dread and craft continue to permeate the show’s structure.