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Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers breaks the live-action/animated curse

The Lonely Island boys offer up a fresh, Roger Rabbit-caliber tale on the classic Disney critters.

“Palm Springs” is a time loop movie that actually has something to say

Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti buoy Max Barbakow's first scripted feature, mixing laughs and light philosophy in the process.

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..

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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.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine: There’s a heist in the (zeit)geist in “Valloweaster”

The Halloween Heist takes a decidedly bunny-like direction.

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.

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.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: “Ding Dong”, the Wuntch is Dead(?)

Madeline Wuntch haunts the Nine-Nine from beyond the grave.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: “Trying” Succeeds

An episode focusing on the difficulties of conception highlights some of the show's best qualities.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine: We Need to Talk About “Debbie”

Vanessa Bayer's rogue cop breaks bad in a middling misfire for the season.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine: “The Jimmy Jab Games II” Is Fun for All

Relationship growth, payback, office wagers, and even a Greatest Showman abound.

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..

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..

Review: “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance” Is a Sprawling High Fantasy Prequel

The Jim Henson Company makes a stellar return to form in Netflix's epic, ten-episode prequel to the classic 1982 film.

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.

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.

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

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: “The Bimbo” Exposes Holt’s Insecurities

A Holt/Kevin-centric episode uncovers new depths for the fan favourite couple.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Recap: Baby Bomb Debate in “Casecation”

Jake and Amy debate the pros and cons of kids in a well-structured episode.

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.

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.

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