Beef gives the audience plenty to chew on

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A look back at the use of chimpanzees as clowns & sidekicks for humans, & how it relates to a strange & haunting subplot of Jordan Peele's hit sci-fi horror.

Reviews

“Tuca & Bertie” fly higher than ever in season 2

By: Reyzando Nawara

Adult Swim saves the acclaimed animated series from Netflix purgatory, and gives the two birds of a feather even more complicated modern problems to navigate. NOW STREAMING: Powered by JustWatch Lisa Hanawalt’s beloved animated show Tuca & Bertie was prematurely canceled by Netflix back in July 2019. But less than a year later, Adult Swim ... “Tuca & Bertie” fly higher than ever in season 2

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Blood soaked “Invincible” goes a little wobbly on takeoff

By: Tim Stevens

There's a lot to like in Amazon's new animated series, but the R-rated superhero antics have a tough time translating from page to screen.

Interviews

Emile Mosseri on capturing amorphous time in his score for “Minari”

The composer discusses the film's long road to release, and the airiness of his score to Lee Isaac Chung's mesmerizing drama.

Reviews

“Minari” lives on the seeds of its inspirations

By: Matt Cipolla

Lee Isaac Chung's Sundance winner is a well-intentioned and sweet family drama that can't help but feel incomplete.

Sorry to Bother You Review: Boots Riley Takes On Consumerism, Race in Scorchingly Funny Debut

Boots Riley’s wild feature film debut throws racial politics, consumerism, and magical realism in a blender, making for a comedy that’s as unpredictable as it is hilarious. This piece was originally posted on Alcohollywood Capitalism is a hell of a drug – it lulls you in with the promise of wealth and success, and all ... Sorry to Bother You Review: Boots Riley Takes On Consumerism, Race in Scorchingly Funny Debut

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Beef gives the audience plenty to chew on

Nope & a brief, shameful history of live primates as entertainment

“Tuca & Bertie” fly higher than ever in season 2

Blood soaked “Invincible” goes a little wobbly on takeoff

Emile Mosseri on capturing amorphous time in his score for “Minari”

“Minari” lives on the seeds of its inspirations

Sorry to Bother You Review: Boots Riley Takes On Consumerism, Race in Scorchingly Funny Debut