Articles by Jonathon Wilson
Review: ‘His Three Daughters’ Is A Remarkable, Deeply Human Film
His Three Daughters is a remarkable film that, at its best, is a reminder of what film can be, what it can mean and to...
The Ending Of ‘Snowpiercer’ Season 4 Is A Fitting Full-Circle Moment
Snowpiercer began aboard the titular train, so it’s only right that it ends there, too. The Season 4 finale, fittingly titled “Last Stop”, sets up a...
Recap: ‘The Penguin’ Episode 1 Kick-Starts A Gripping Mob Drama
The Penguin is a sequel to The Batman, there’s no doubt about that, but it’s the furthest thing from a superhero show you could imagine....
Recap: Angela Makes A Choice In ‘The Old Man’ Season 2, Episode 3
Emily/Angela/Parwana is a woman of many names and many fathers, all of whom rally around her in Episode 3 of The Old Man Season 2, titled with...
Brotherly Love In The Ending of ‘Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is a true story, based on witness testimony, audio recordings, and court transcripts from the real case, so...
Review: ‘Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’ Learned Some Lessons From Its Predecessor
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is quintessentially Ryan Murphy; a brutal crime, a salacious trial – two, in this case – and a...
Recap: ‘Agatha All Along’ Finds Its Footing In Episode 2
That was more like it, right? Episode 2 of Agatha All Along – wordily titled “Circle Sewn With Fate / Unlock Thy Hidden Gate” –...
Recap: ‘Agatha All Along’ Episode 1 Is A Wasteful Premiere
It has only been three years since we were last there, but for some reason, Westview, New Jersey, holds a certain amount of nostalgia. I...
‘Twilight of the Gods’ Has A Brutal, Bizarre, and Incomplete Ending
Episode 8 of Twilight of the Gods, “Song of Sigrid”, is one of only two episodes directed by the show’s creator Zack Snyder — and you...
Here’s Everything That Happened In Zack Snyder’s ‘Twilight of the Gods’
Zack Snyder tackles Norse mythology in Twilight of the Gods, a densely packed extravaganza of sex, slow-motion, and violence freed from the usual constraints by...
Review: ‘Twilight of the Gods’ Isn’t Immune To Zack Snyder’s Worst Impulses
Twilight of the Gods benefits from Norse mythology’s rich storytelling canvas and colorful characters, from creator Zack Snyder’s eye for striking visuals, and from Netflix’s bottomless...
Recap: Lucy’s Toxicity Comes Through In ‘Tell Me Lies’ Season 2, Episode 4
Episode 4 of Tell Me Lies Season 2 brings us a little closer to Stephen’s dirty secrets being exposed, but it’s Lucy who exudes the most toxicity...
Recap: The Mystery Starts to Sag In ‘Bad Monkey’ Episode 7
I’ll be the first to admit that Episode 7 of Bad Monkey is a little tame. At this point, it isn’t the worst thing to happen; these...
Recap: ‘Slow Horses’ Season 4, Episode 3 Is Top-Tier Television
There’s a grace and efficiency with which Slow Horses moves through its plot that is genuinely admirable. There are a lot of moving parts here in Season...
Review: ‘Deon Cole: Ok, Mister’ Is The Comedian’s Third Win For Netflix
Deon Cole is a seasoned comedian, which based on his third Netflix special, Ok, Mister, is not an adjective he’d like. He prefers “vintage”, which is,...
Recap: ‘English Teacher’ Episode 4 Tackles The School Shooting Debate
English Teacher Episode 4, “School Safety”, deals with two important issues — the responsible use of firearms in the well-armed State of Texas, and the fact...
Recap: ‘Industry’ Gets More Honest Than Ever in Season 3, Episode 6
In some hypothetical future where Marisa Abela wins an Emmy for her work on Industry, it’ll be for the show overall – but I think...
Recap: ‘Love Next Door’ Episode 10 Veers Away From Tragedy
Don’t worry, folks – it was a false alarm. Love Next Door really did look like it was going down a deeply traumatic path, but...
The Ending of ‘Romance in the House’ Is Predictable, Happy, and Satisfying
The ending of Romance in the House was always going to be predictable. Episode 12, the finale, is precisely that, but you know what? I...
Recap: ‘Tulsa King’ Season 2, Episode 1 Introduces Some Exciting New Villains
It’s mostly business as usual in the Season 2 premiere of Tulsa King, but there are a couple of hints of a step up in...