Episode 8 of this season’s Drag Race is easy listening
This week’s ’60s girl groups show us what drag does best.
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Reeling 2021: Being Bebe is an affectionate (if shallow) portrait of a queen
Being BeBe is a charming chronicle of Bebe Zahara Benet’s life, but its undermined by its tendency to dodge heavier history.
The National Theater’s “Romeo and Juliet” hits its mark
PBS presents a fresh & engagingly modern take on the timeless tale of star-crossed lovers.
2021 Oscar predictions: Who will win, who should win
We break down our picks for this year’s Academy Awards.
“RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK” offers less drama but more style
Two of our writers discuss the highs and lows of the second season of the Drag Race spinoff, and how it might be better than the original.
“Herself” finds gentle grace in a simple story about trauma
Phyllida Lloyd and writer-star Clare Dunne delicately handle tough subject matter in a responsible, deft character drama.
“The Dissident” is a gripping look at Jamal Khashoggi’s murder
Bryan Fogel follows up Icarus with a harrowing, if occasionally glitchy, profile of Saudi Arabia’s snuffing of dissent, whether through social media or just plain murder.
The Top 25 TV Shows of 2020
From BoJack to What We Do in the Shadows, we break down the TV that got us through a hellish year.
“Star Trek Discovery” Season 3 Episode 9 Recap: A Star Trek Carol
Emperor Georgiou goes on a dark night of the soul in the Mirror Universe.
“Homemade” peeks in on arthouse filmmakers during lockdown
Netflix and producer Pablo Larraín offers a modest glimpse of quarantine life that can’t escape the privilege of its authors.
How I learned to stop worrying and love “Freddy vs. Jason”
Freddy vs. Jason is not a good movie – and that’s not just okay, it may well be transgressive.
Game of Thrones Recap: “Winterfell” Moves Chess Pieces Around For Season 8
With “Winterfell”, Game of Thrones starts its final season with a reorienting premiere, complicating alliances and setting up conflicts.
Mary Queen of Scots Review: A Riveting, if Ahistorical, Royal Drama
While it won’t win any awards for historical accuracy, Josie Rourke’s royal drama shines thanks to some gorgeous cinematography and the performances of Saiorse Ronan and Margot Robbie. This piece was originally posted on Alcohollywood Whenever someone watches a Hollywood movie that focuses on a historical figure, they must ask themselves, “how important is accuracy?” … Mary Queen of Scots Review: A Riveting, if Ahistorical, Royal Drama
Five LGBTQ+ Films We Can’t Wait to See at the 36th Reeling Film Festival
The 36th annual LGBTQ+ film fest starts up this week in Chicago, and we talk about some of the queer films we most look forward to. This piece was originally posted on Alcohollywood For decades, Chicago Filmmakers has been one of the city’s greatest champions for arthouse and independent film. Part of that is the … Five LGBTQ+ Films We Can’t Wait to See at the 36th Reeling Film Festival
Wicked: For Good is too slow, somber for own good
Despite its plentiful musical charms, Wicked’s second part fails to improve or even match its predecessor.
Nothing accidental about the masterful It Was Just an Accident
This 2025 masterwork may be Jafar Panahi’s crowning achievement.
Stick plays mostly for par
AppleTV+’s golf light comedy from Jason Keller is a solid if not exactly electrifying edition to the tour.
How to Watch OKC vs Pacers NBA Finals (hint: ABC)
The anticipation is palpable as the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers prepare to face off in the 2025 NBA Finals. This series marks a significant moment for both franchises, with the Thunder making their first Finals appearance since 2012 and the Pacers reaching this stage for the first time since 2000. Get ready … How to Watch OKC vs Pacers NBA Finals (hint: ABC)
Loki
Like its titular character, the new Marvel series Loki is almost absurdly multidimensional, with more than enough quirks and tricks up its sleeve to be crowned TV’s own god of mischief. From the first episode, showrunner Michael Waldron and his creative team goes full-tilt into stretching the MCU’s fantastical multiverse and providing its own reasonable … Loki
Da Vinci is the inventor, but The Inventor is no Da Vinci
Though beautifully animated and well-performed, Jim Capbianco’s tale of the genius trips over its own feet due to its inability to balance its tones.
Succession ends as it should, with no one happy
One of the best series of the 20s closes on a realistically somber note, where even winning feels like losing.