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The true pride of “Black Narcissus” is in its performances

Black Narcissus
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FX and BBC’s adaptation of Rumer Godden’s 1939 novel is a well-acted and handsomely mounted, if baggy, miniseries.

Megan Sunday Posted on November 23, 2020November 23, 2020

“A Teacher” confuses predation for puppy love, to its detriment

A Teacher
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Try as it might, FX’s new series can’t quite thread the needle between manipulation and a quirky love […]

Beau North Posted on November 10, 2020November 10, 2020

“What We Do in the Shadows” suddenly became the best sitcom on TV

What We Do in the Shadows Season 2
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The good-natured, cheeky comedy about vampire roommates concludes a hilarious, surprisingly touching at times second season.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on June 12, 2020June 18, 2020

“AKA Jane Roe” lays bare the complex figure at the heart of Roe v. Wade

AKA Jane Roe
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FX’s new documentary compellingly charts Norma McCorvey’s journey from pro-choice activist to paid pro-life figurehead.

Beau North Posted on May 21, 2020May 21, 2020

In “Mrs. America”, Women of the World Aren’t United

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FX on Hulu explores the early days of the feminist movement with a history lesson packed with stunning performances.

B.L. Panther Posted on April 15, 2020April 15, 2020

“What We Do in the Shadows” Still Slays in Season 2

What We Do in the Shadows
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The vampire mockumentary continues to be one of cable’s funniest, most lovable sitcoms.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on April 15, 2020April 15, 2020

“The Most Dangerous Animal of All” Asks Some Unsettling Questions

The Most Dangerous Animal of All
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FX’s true crime documentary examines one man’s obsessive search for the truth about his birth father.

Beau North Posted on March 4, 2020March 4, 2020

A Christmas Carol Review: FX Turns “Bah Humbug” into Dante’s Inferno

A Christmas Carol FX
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Charles Dickens’ classic holiday story gets the grim, Peaky Blinders treatment.

Megan Sunday Posted on December 19, 2019December 19, 2019

Review: “Pose” Season 2 Offers Hope as AIDS and Madonna Dominate The Cultural Discussion

Pose Season 2
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The FX series returns for a second season as bright and entertaining as ever. Now with more Billy Porter!

Joe Lipsett Posted on June 11, 2019August 11, 2020
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