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Recap: Episode 5 Is Another Decent But Unspectacular Chapter Of ‘Romance in the House’
Episode 5 brings Romance in the House very close to its midpoint, and it feels like the plot is still beginning to pick up. I’m...
‘Tòkunbò’ Ending Explained – Does Tòkunbò Finish His Mission? Is Nike Saved?
Once it’s established that Tòkunbò’s baby son has died after not getting the treatment needed in time while in captivity with his mother, I was...
‘Tòkunbò’ Is An Amateurish Nigerian Thriller
The opening ten minutes of Tòkunbò told me everything I needed to know about the Nigerian movie. The presentation and promotion appear gritty and dark,...
‘The Frog’ Sticks the Landing In A Meaningful Ending
The ending of The Frog has just the right amount of ambiguity and payoff. Some things are left unresolved, sure, but some important matters are...
Let’s Break Down Every Episode Of ‘The Frog’ And Crack The Case
Set across two timelines and multiple viewpoints, Netflix’s Fincher-like serial killer thriller The Frog isn’t exactly easy to follow. Fear not, as I’ve put together...
Review: ‘The Frog’ Brings Nothing New To The Serial Killer Thriller
The Frog continues a loose trend I’d vaguely describe as the Westernization of Korean television. It’s not necessarily something you’d notice unless you watch as...
Bailey’s Rejection of Benj in the ‘Incoming’ Ending Could Form a Sequel
In the teenage-fuelled house party movie Incoming, freshman Benj feels he has a chance with Bailey, a girl he has a super crush on. Benj...
‘Incoming’ – A Fun but Predictable High School Party Comedy
Incoming arrives on Netflix as the Chernin brothers’ feature-length debut. According to the directors, the inspiration is that they witnessed a rager house party next...
Freedom Comes At A Cost In the Ending of ‘Lady in the Lake’
What is the price of freedom? It’s a hefty toll for most, and a fortune for some. The ending of Lady in the Lake finds both Maddie...
Recap: ‘Pachinko’ Returns For Season 2 With A Stellar Premiere
“Chapter Nine” is one of the year’s most assured bits of television. It’s quite remarkable that as early as Episode 1, Pachinko Season 2 has...
‘Baby Fever’ Season 2’s Ending Confirms That Nana Is Just A Terrible Person
As I stated in my review of Baby Fever Season 2, Nana is not a redeemable character by any stretch of the imagination, and the...
‘Baby Fever’ Season 2 Review: A Well-Produced Drama with a Problematic Protagonist
The problem with Baby Fever is that it is an authentic and well-produced drama, but the lead character, Nana, remains questionable, even in the depths...
Recap: ‘Snowpiercer’ Gives Mr. Wilford A Spotlight In Season 4, Episode 6
I wouldn’t say that “Bell the Cat” is entirely Mr. Wilford-centric, but it’s close enough. Episode 6 splits its focus more than any prior installment...
Recap: ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Season 2 Provides Jax A New Case In Two-Part Premiere
Jax is back in Season 2 of Reasonable Doubt, but to what extent she’s back is one of the key matters that need addressing in Episodes 1 &...
The Ending of ‘The Accident’ Season 1 Reveals The Truth And Dispenses Justice
Unintentionally hilarious premise aside, The Accident Season 1 is actually quite a grim show, and its ending only reiterates that fact. Some justice is done,...
Review: ‘The Accident’ Season 1 Is A Raw Depiction Of Tragedy But Flirts With Silly Melodrama
The Accident — the 2024 Netflix series, not the 2019 Jack Thorne limited series — is about a terrible tragic event that claims the lives...
‘The Union 2’ – Another Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry Movie Extravaganza? Let’s Do It
Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry were the team-up action comedy duo we didn’t know we needed. The Union 2? I mean, why not at this...
‘Nice Girls’ Review: A Disappointing Attempt at Female Buddy Cop Comedy
I know what Nice Girls is trying to do, though it’s not immediately apparent despite the flagrant title. It’s a female-led comedy team-up movie that...