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Jon Stewart’s “Irresistible” is toothless, out-of-touch political satire

IRRESISTIBLE
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The former Daily Show host’s sophomore film is a dated, centrist screed that fundamentally misunderstands our current political moment.

Andrea Thompson Posted on June 23, 2020June 23, 2020

Make Room for “Shrill” Season 2, or Get Out of the Way

Shrill
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Annie makes amends & demands a place in the world in a quietly powerful sophomore season of the Hulu comedy-drama.

Beau North Posted on January 24, 2020January 24, 2020

Review: Hang Out With “John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch”

John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch
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The comedian’s gentle parody of children’s television boasts charming performances and catchy Broadway-style tunes.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on December 19, 2019December 18, 2019

The Top 25 TV Shows of 2019

Top 25 TV shows of 2019
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From HBO (Chernobyl, Watchmen, Succession) to Netflix (Russian Doll, The Crown, Stranger Things) and beyond, we break down the best TV of the year.

The Spool Staff Posted on December 16, 2019December 18, 2019

Issues Are the New Black: “Orange Is the New Black”’s Final Season Doubles Down on Injustice

Orange is the New Black Season 7
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In a year of TV series reaching their much-vaunted conclusions, Orange Is the New Black went out with a seventh season filled with drum-banging polemic.

AJ Black Posted on August 11, 2019August 11, 2019
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