D Categories Movies Reviews November 15, 2021 Disney’s Encanto is an enchanting love song to the weirdo in every family The studio's latest combines the pop of its latest in-house pictures with a Pixarian high concept and Stephanie Beatriz's excellent voice work to strong effect.
B Categories TV February 15, 2019 Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: Hair (And Mommy Issues) Dominate “The Crime Scene” Jake and Rosa go on their own to solve a single case in that rare Brooklyn Nine-Nine two-hander that showcases Stephanie Beatriz's comedic talents.
S Categories Reviews TV July 26, 2023 Skip the road trip to see Twisted Metal The Peacock adaptation of the video game series spins its wheels, although it’s not without its charms.
& Categories Features Filmmaker of the Month Movies April 26, 2021 “The Outsiders” is a loving portrayal of young male vulnerability One of Coppola's most beloved films is a gentle look at teenage boys struggling in a world that has it out for them.
B Categories TV April 23, 2020 Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season Finale Recap: Joy in “Blackout” The Nine-Nine gets a new member of the precinct as season 7 comes to a heartwarming close. Does a real crisis make an imaginary one..
B Categories TV April 17, 2020 Brooklyn Nine-Nine: Holt Finally Melts in “Ransom” Jake finally has to be the adult in the room in one of the best episodes of the season.
B Categories TV April 10, 2020 Brooklyn Nine-Nine: There’s a heist in the (zeit)geist in “Valloweaster” The Halloween Heist takes a decidedly bunny-like direction.
B Categories TV March 26, 2020 Brooklyn Nine-Nine: “Dillman” Takes a Ride on the Whodunit Express Holt turns from role model to sycophant as guest star J.K. Simmons is brought in to solve a sparkly mystery.
B Categories TV March 19, 2020 Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: “The Takeback” Returns to the Familiar Holt settles back into the role he was meant for & a friendship is renewed in a episode that briefly steps away from the precinct.
B Categories TV March 13, 2020 Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: “Ding Dong”, the Wuntch is Dead(?) Madeline Wuntch haunts the Nine-Nine from beyond the grave.
B Categories TV March 5, 2020 Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: “Trying” Succeeds An episode focusing on the difficulties of conception highlights some of the show's best qualities.
B Categories TV February 28, 2020 Brooklyn Nine-Nine: We Need to Talk About “Debbie” Vanessa Bayer's rogue cop breaks bad in a middling misfire for the season.
B Categories TV February 21, 2020 Brooklyn Nine-Nine: “The Jimmy Jab Games II” Is Fun for All Relationship growth, payback, office wagers, and even a Greatest Showman abound.
B Categories TV February 14, 2020 Brooklyn Nine-Nine: “Pimento” Goes Memento Jason Mantzoukas loses his memory and steals the show. Well, this was a lot of fun. This week’s episode of Brooklyn Nine-Nine is all about..
B Categories TV February 7, 2020 Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season 7 Premiere: “Manhunter” and “Captain Kim” NBC’s cop comedy returns with a two-parter premiere that proves their salvation of the show is no fluke. Welcome back to the 99th Precinct and..
B Categories TV May 17, 2019 Brooklyn Nine-Nine Season Finale Recap: “Sicko” and “The Suicide Squad” Offer Cannibalism, Kidnapping, and Commissioner Kelly The Nine-Nine thwarts their latest administrative antagonist with the help of three previous ones in the season six finale.
B Categories TV May 9, 2019 Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: The Heist Returns In “Cinco de Mayo” A self-aware sixth heist instalment of the fan favorite narrative can’t help but deliver diminishing rewards.
B Categories TV April 25, 2019 Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: Time Is Of The Essence in “Ticking Clocks” The Nine-Nine deals with an impending threat in an ambitious, 24-like real-time episode featuring guest star Sean Astin
B Categories TV April 12, 2019 Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: Baby Bomb Debate in “Casecation” Jake and Amy debate the pros and cons of kids in a well-structured episode.
B Categories TV March 14, 2019 Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: An Adoption GAP(E) in “Gintars” Ike Barinholtz guest stars in this episode that tests the limits of Boyle's parenting skills, but doesn't really mine enough jokes out of its premise.
B Categories TV March 8, 2019 Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: “The Golden Boy” Deserves To Be Hung On The Stairs Lin-Manuel Miranda guest starts on a dull episode of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, as Amy's overachieving brother with whom she's irrationally angry.
