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“The Good Lord Bird” is an absurd abolitionist Western

The Good Lord Bird
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Ethan Hawke chews the scenery in a historical drama that gleefully plays around with the truth.

C.M. Crockford Posted on January 16, 2021January 15, 2021

Paul Leonard-Morgan on “My Psychedelic Love Story” and composing during COVID

Paul Leonard-Morgan My Psychedelic Love Story
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The composer returns to the podcast to discuss his third collaboration with Errol Morris and the challenges of recording scores during a pandemic.

Clint Worthington Posted on November 28, 2020November 28, 2020

“The Reagans” is as entertaining as it is damning

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Matt Tyrnauer’s docuseries is a swift, in-depth exploration of Ronald Reagan’s time in office and his family’s lasting impact.

Marshall Estes Posted on November 14, 2020November 14, 2020

“Love Fraud” presents a tale as old as time

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Showtime’s docuseries about a love ’em & leave ’em con artist looks good but suffers from a lack of focus.

Marshall Estes Posted on August 30, 2020August 29, 2020

“Kidding” Season 2 Plays Around With Hope & Absurdity

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Jim Carrey returns as a kids’ show host who stubbornly continues to choose goodness, no matter what life throws at him.

B.L. Panther Posted on February 7, 2020February 8, 2020

Work in Progress Review: Facing Queer Life One Almond at a Time

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Abby McEnany’s autobiographical Showtime series is a wry, funny, deeply queer breath of fresh air.

B.L. Panther Posted on December 10, 2019December 10, 2019

“The L Word: Generation Q” Works to Update Its Queerness for 2019

The L Word: Generation Q
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Showtime’s sequel to the iconic LGBTQ+ series feels refreshing, if frustratingly centrist at times.

B.L. Panther Posted on December 9, 2019December 9, 2019

On Becoming a God in Central Florida: “Go Getters Gonna Go Getcha”

On Becoming a God in Central Florida
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One character’s ending results in some unexpected new beginnings as the season comes to a close.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on October 21, 2019October 19, 2019

On Becoming a God in Central Florida: “Wham Bam Thank You FAM”

On Becoming a God episode 9
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Lines are drawn & alliances are tested as FAM celebrates their big day.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on October 14, 2019October 13, 2019

On Becoming a God in Central Florida Recap: “Birthday Party”

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The road to success (whatever that means) suddenly gets a little more convoluted as Krystal receives some unexpected career counseling.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on October 7, 2019October 1, 2019

On Becoming a God in Central Florida Recap: “Flint Glass”

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The lies & deception are piling up like FAM boxes as Cody dedicates himself yet again to the holy church of Obie.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on September 30, 2019September 28, 2019

On Becoming a God in Central Florida Recap: “American Merchandise”

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The true insidiousness of FAM is revealed as Krystal rubs elbows with the upper crust, and a shocking event pushes Ernie into action.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on September 23, 2019September 21, 2019

On Becoming a God in Central Florida Recap: “Many Masters”

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Masks slip & things are weirder than ever as Krystal gets an audience with the man himself.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on September 16, 2019September 15, 2019

On Becoming a God in Central Florida Recap: “Manifest Destinee”

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Things get weird, Krystal meets a new adversary, and a partnership take a heated turn.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on September 9, 2019September 9, 2019

On Becoming a God in Central Florida Recap: Everybody Into the Pool in “A Positive Spin!”

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Krystal levels several playing fields in an uneven third episode.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on September 9, 2019September 9, 2019

On Becoming a God Recap: Confronting “The Gloomy-Zoomies”

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Krystal finally understands the gravity of her situation in a bleak second episode.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on September 1, 2019August 31, 2019

On Becoming a God in Central Florida Recap: “Stinker Thinker” Thinks Big

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The first episode of Showtime’s new series sets up a dark comedy that satirizes pyramid schemes & hustle […]

Gena Radcliffe Posted on August 25, 2019August 25, 2019
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