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“The Third Day” is riveting folk horror for a horrifying 2020

The Third Day
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HBO’s latest miniseries mines terror from the all-too-familiar rhythms of provincial authoritarianism.

Beau North Posted on September 14, 2020September 14, 2020

“How to Build a Girl” has as much depth as it does laughs

How to Build a Girl
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Coky Giedroyc’s adaptation of Caitlin Moran’s novel is a sharp comedy that gives Beanie Feldstein even more room to prove her talents.

Marshall Estes Posted on May 8, 2020May 8, 2020

“The Outsider” Ends on a Subdued Note With “Must/Can’t”

The Outsider, "Must/Can't"
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Viewers expecting the season finale to have an exciting climax will be disappointed, as characters and grim reality drive the ending.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on March 8, 2020March 8, 2020

“The Outsider” Recap: “Tigers and Bears”

The Outsider, "Tigers and Bears"
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The team figures out where to center their attack, as the penultimate episode of the season continues to struggle with pacing.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on March 1, 2020March 2, 2020

“The Outsider” Recap: In “Foxhead,” Time is Just About Up

Foxhead
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Claude takes a trip out of town & the team isn’t far behind him in an occasionally meandering episode that has a few nicely macabre touches.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on February 24, 2020February 24, 2020

“The Outsider” Recap: “In the Pines, In the Pines”

The Outsider, "In the Pines, In the Pines"
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Ralph’s stubbornness becomes a liability, and Jack finds a sympathetic ear in a disappointingly below par episode.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on February 16, 2020February 16, 2020

“The Outsider” Recap: “The One About the Yiddish Vampire”

The One About the Yiddish Vampire
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Holly presents her case to the team, to less than successful results, & Jack receives an unpleasant lesson in what happens if you displease the Grief Eater.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on February 9, 2020February 9, 2020

“The Outsider” Recap: The “Tear Drinker” Moves in Closer

The Outsider, "Tear Drinker"
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Ralph gets a message he can no longer ignore, as Holly begins to draw together a most interesting pattern.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on February 2, 2020February 2, 2020

“The Outsider” Recap: “Que Viene El Coco”

The Outsider Que Viene El Coco
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Holly picks up one thread after another, & begins to get a full, chilling picture of what the team might be up against.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on January 26, 2020January 26, 2020

The Outsider: “Dark Uncle” Sends an Ominous Message

The Outsider Dark Uncle
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Ralph reluctantly takes on a partner as a colleague has a brush with the impossible.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on January 19, 2020January 23, 2020

“The Outsider” Recap: “Fish in a Barrel” & “Roanoke”

The Outsider
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HBO’s adaptation of Stephen King’s supernatural murder mystery is off to an eerie, understated start.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on January 12, 2020January 13, 2020

Should You Be in Here Watching That?: A Look at “24 Hour Party People”

24 Hour Party People
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Michael Winterbottom’s loving tribute to the Manchester music scene still maintains its quirky-cool vibe.

Chris Ludovici Posted on August 6, 2019August 5, 2019
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