HBO’s gritty new gumshoe is already being eclipsed by his more interesting supporting players in episode two.
Author: Megan Sunday
Matthew Rhys steps into the gumshoes of the famed private investigator for a shaky but sumptuous first episode.
Far from good but definitely not boring, Frank Marshall’s adaptation of Michael Crichton’s novel is a sick day viewing that deserves its due.
A French-Canadian export weathers the challenges of girlhood with remarkable alacrity.
A strong central performance and a clear sense of authorship elevate this Lifetime Original Movie into more than the sum of its parts.
The Friday the 13th series chugs along with a straightforward but functional slasher with a hint of metahumor.
Nicholas Hytner’s coming-of-age dance picture still holds a special place in the hearts of Milennial women twenty years on.
Lara Jean Gallagher’s fractured tale of female friendship stumbles once it falls into thriller territory.
Mindy Kaling’s new coming-of-age teen dramedy for Netflix is a lovely look at the complexities of adolescent life.
Thomas Middleditch and Ben Schwartz bluff their way through a trio of uproarious specials that teeter on the edge of chaos, like long-form improv should.
Thor’s second standalone adventure buckles under the weight of too many characters and a confused directorial hand.
Julian Fellowes brings his Downton Abbey sensibilities to this warm, comforting costume piece.
David Chang’s look at the social, cultural, and financial sides of food goes down easily, even if it might be salty for some.
Al Pacino leads a team of Nazi Hunters in a brassy Amazon series stuffed with Holocaust pathos and comic-book sleaze.
Jonathan Demme hit an Oscar home run with a gripping thriller & iconic performances from Anthony Hopkins & Jodie Foster.
PBS’ adaptation of Jane Austen’s final, unfinished novel is a pretty but mostly overstuffed soap opera.
The tear-jerking ’90s family drama gets a diverse, modern update, with a Latinx family struggling with deportation, DACA, and more.
While Skyfall was a rousing success, Mendes’ return to the Bond franchise, bogs itself down in tiresome lore and continuity.