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Recap: Mr. Miyagi’s Dodgy Past Is Revealed In ‘Cobra Kai’ Season 6, Episode 3
Mr. Miyagi isn’t just a movie character at this point, but an almost mythical figure, a symbol of patience, pacifism, and the occasional crescent kick...
Recap: Snakes, Colleges, and Apartment Hunting In ‘Cobra Kai’ Season 6, Episode 2
For a show titled Cobra Kai, it’s important to remember that it’s not really about Cobra Kai. They’re the bad guys! Episode 2 of Season 6,...
Recap: Peace Is Temporary In ‘Cobra Kai’ Season 6, Episode 1
“Cobra Kai never dies,” as we’re repeatedly told, and you need to look no further than the Season 6 premiere for proof. Episode 1 is...
Chad Daniels Proves He’s A Smart Comedian With ‘Empty Nester’ On Netflix
Okay, before I get stuck in, this is my first experience with Chad Daniels as a stand-up comedian, so I had zero expectations with Empty...
‘The Champion’ Gets Many Details Right — But Also Several Wrong
With football (soccer if you’re wrong) being the world’s game, innumerable people grow up with fantasies of playing for their favorite team or their national...
Recap: ‘Miss Night and Day’ Drags A Little In Episode 9
Thus far, Miss Night and Day has gotten by with a distinct rhythm. Each episode unveils just enough clues about the ongoing mysteries and just...
Recap: ‘Miss Night and Day’ Maintains A Comfortable Rhythm In Episodes 7 & 8
In Episodes 7 & 8, Miss Night and Day continues to coast along in that typical trending K-Drama way. You know what I mean. Certain...
Review: ‘Lobola Man’ Has A Flawed Premise That A Happy Ending Can’t Save
There’s a certain light-hearted charm to Lobola Man. There’s also a pretty big issue with it, and I’m not sure a moderately happy ending necessarily...
Review: ‘The Champion’ Is A Solid Drama Undermined By A Silly Ending
The Champion (2024) isn’t a very good movie, but it’s a well-intentioned and likable one so I’d feel bad making fun of it. The from-the-ashes...
‘Vanished Into the Night’ Is Not A True Story But It’s Based On A Real Life Problem
I would not have been surprised whatsoever if I had been told that Vanished Into the Night was a true story, despite the ludicrous twist....
‘Blame the Game’ Ending Has All The Hallmarks Of Skewed Modern Dating
Forgive me for being foolish. I expected the German feature Blame the Game to be another Game Night. However, I still enjoyed it, to an...
‘Vanished Into the Night’ Ending Explained: Analyzing That “Child Custody” Twist
I was absolutely astounded by the ending of Vanished Into the Night. Maybe I was caught off guard and not completely wise to the incoming...
‘Vanished Into the Night’ Only Works If You Do Not Work Out The Twist
It isn’t easy to talk about Vanished Into the Night without acknowledging its superb twist. I, for one, did not see it coming, and I’m...
The Natural Beauty of ‘Desperate Lies’ Was Intended To Be Part Of the Plot
Set and shot in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Desperate Lies has proven to be a hit for Netflix despite being 17 episodes long and dealing with some…...
‘Vikings: Valhalla’ Season 3 Ending Explained: Who Takes The Thrones?
Power is a strange thing. The throne is still warm from the previous occupant as someone else sits in it. That’s the key message from...
‘Vikings: Valhalla’ Season 3, Episode 7 Explained: The Great Escapes
Considering this is the penultimate chapter of the final season of Vikings: Valhalla, there’s not much action, but there are a couple of great escapes....
‘Vikings: Valhalla’ Season 3, Episode 6 Explained – Harald Faces Trial In Pivotal Chapter
Harald is in a messy situation in Vikings: Valhalla Season 3, Episode 6. It’s a situation that changes his story arc forever, as the consequences...
‘Vikings: Valhalla’ Season 3, Episode 5 Recap: Freydis Reunites With Her Father While Canute Thinks About His Legacy
You can almost tell this is the third and final season of Vikings: Valhalla—the story is moving at an alarming speed. This makes for good...