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“The Prom” is a glittery, insubstantial musical fantasia

The Prom
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Ryan Murphy’s bajillionth project for Netflix adapts the Broadway musical to spectacular effect, even if the spectacle wallpapers over its lack of substance.

Oluwatayo Adewole Posted on December 11, 2020December 11, 2020

Netflix gives “The Boys in the Band” a vibrant encore

Boys in the Band
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Starring the 2018 Broadway revival cast, director Joe Mantello gives the 1968 gay classic new life.

Theo Estes Posted on September 27, 2020September 26, 2020

“Ratched” is exactly what you think it’s going to be, and worse

Ratched
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Ryan Murphy executive produces an origin story no one asked for, with more hollow camp than anyone needs.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on September 18, 2020September 16, 2020

In “Hollywood,” dreams really do come true

Hollywood
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Ryan Murphy’s latest show for Netflix is a glitzy alternate history that gives power to the marginalized.

Theo Estes Posted on April 29, 2020April 29, 2020

The Politician Review: Ryan Murphy Works Overtime For Your Vote

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Ryan Murphy’s first show for Netflix throws everything at the wall, and not all of it sticks.

Marshall Estes Posted on September 23, 2019September 22, 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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