Dopesick is a painful, important deep dive into the opioid crisis

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Dopesick is a painful, important deep dive into the opioid crisis

Hulu's limited series comes close to greatness with an excellent ensemble, but pacing, some odd performances, undermine the effort.

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“Monsterland” is a dreary look at the dark side of the soul

By: Dorothy Green

Mary Laws adapts Daniel Ballingrud's supernatural short fiction about the evil that humans do.

Unbelievable Review: A Complicated, Convoluted Search for Truth

Netflix's new miniseries illustrates the painful, ugly road to justice after a sexual assault.

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Them That Follow Review: Why Did It Have to Be Snakes?

Despite its stellar cast, including Kaitlyn Dever and Olivia Colman, this indie cult drama slithers away from itself a bit too often.

Booksmart Review: Girls Rule the World – And the Party

Olivia Wilde's debut is a gut-busting comedy that celebrates the power of female friendships.

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