& Categories Movies Reviews February 21, 2021 “The United States vs. Billie Holiday” can’t build a strong case for itself Andra Day shines in Lee Daniels' otherwise-messy biopic about the Black cultural icon, squandering some fine potential.
& Categories Reviews TV December 22, 2020 “Bridgerton” packs its period romance with charm and scandal galore Shonda Rhimes' latest series is a delightful romp filled with diverse characters (and casting), and more bodice-ripping intrigue than you can shake a corset at.
S Categories Reviews TV November 14, 2020 Season four of “The Crown” is television of the highest honor The Netflix period drama returns for a fourth season full of typically stellar performances and unflinching storytelling.
P Categories Reviews TV June 29, 2020 Perry Mason “Chapter Two” Recap: We’ve got Dodson here! HBO's gritty new gumshoe is already being eclipsed by his more interesting supporting players in episode two.
& Categories Reviews TV June 22, 2020 “Perry Mason” Recap: “Chapter One” is gorgeous but tries too hard Matthew Rhys steps into the gumshoes of the famed private investigator for a shaky but sumptuous first episode.
I Categories TV April 29, 2020 In “Hollywood,” dreams really do come true Ryan Murphy's latest show for Netflix is a glitzy alternate history that gives power to the marginalized.
& Categories TV April 10, 2020 “Belgravia” Is Sumptuous Stay-at-Home Period Drama Julian Fellowes brings his Downton Abbey sensibilities to this warm, comforting costume piece.
“ Categories TV March 10, 2020 “The Pale Horse” Brings Agatha Christie’s Deathly Novel To Haunting Life Amazon's adaptation of the Agatha Christie mystery The Pale Horse (one of the author's final works) keeps her innate spirit for intrigue.
T Categories CIFF 2019 Festivals Interviews Movies Podcasts Right on Cue December 20, 2019 Tom Harper on the High-Flying Dangers of “The Aeronauts” The director of Wild Rose and The Aeronauts sits down to talk about his high-flying historical adventure, now available on Amazon Prime Video.
L Categories Movies November 25, 2019 Little Women Review: Gerwig’s Girls March to Their Own Drum Greta Gerwig's adaptation of the Louisa May Alcott book is sensitive, challenging, and earnestly engages with the source material.
