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‘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...
Recap: ‘Bad Monkey’ Episode 3 Reveals The Biggest Twist Yet
Bad Monkey is even more relaxed than usual in Episode 3, which is both a good and a bad thing. The upside is that it...
‘Terror Tuesday: Extreme’ Brings Horror Home in Episode 6, “Girl Next Door”
The word of the day is ambiguity. This has been a recurring theme all throughout Terror Tuesday: Extreme, and it once again characterizes the goings-on...
‘Terror Tuesday: Extreme’ Episode 5 Is Easily One Of the Worst
Don’t let the shocking and effective opening fool you – Episode 5 of Terror Tuesday: Extreme, “Spectral Class”, is pretty rubbish. It’s easily one of...
‘Terror Tuesday: Extreme’ Episode 4 Is The Anthology’s Least Scary Episode – But Also Its Best
Honesty is the best policy, a concept taken to something of an extreme in Terror Tuesday: Extreme Episode 4. “The Vow” is the strongest story...
‘Langston Kerman: Bad Poetry’ Review: Intimate Setting, Big Impact
Hats off to Langston Kerman. He is not deterred by being in the center of an intimate room. What’s more difficult for a stand-up set?...
‘Terror Tuesday: Extreme’ Gets Bogged Down In Cliche In Episode 3
Unlike “Our Little Sister” and “Wedding Dress”, which are largely undone by being a little too pacey for their own good, Episode 3 of Terror...
‘Terror Tuesday: Extreme’ Episode 7 Explained: “Dear Granny” Brings a B-Horror Experience
I was not feeling “Dear Granny,” Episode 7 of Terror Tuesday: Extreme, mainly because it resorts to B-horror efforts by the final act. I understood...
‘Terror Tuesday: Extreme’ Episode 2 Is An Effective Cautionary Tale About Body Image
I’ll say this for Episode 2 of Terror Tuesday: Extreme, which is simply titled “Wedding Dress” — it has a good sense of visual horror. You...
‘Terror Tuesday: Extreme’ Episode 8 Explained – “Viral Curse” Shows The Horrors Of a Burdened Mother
OK, let’s set the scene for Terror Tuesday: Extreme Episode 8, “Viral Curse.” Ple, the mother, runs a laundrette. She’s under pressure to do loads...
‘Terror Tuesday: Extreme’ Episode 1 Is Another Solid Argument Against Dolls
I’m fairly confident that no good things have ever come from inviting a creepy doll into one’s home. Honestly, what is the upside? The first...
Recap: ‘Love Next Door’ Is A Classic, Tropey Romance In Episodes 1 & 2
Sometimes what you want from a TV show is comfort and familiarity. Love Next Door fits the bill. It’s a classic friends-to-lovers tale with all...
Recap: In Episode 2, ‘Industry’ Season 3 Is Already Getting Very Weird
The genius of Industry has always been that it can build knuckle-whitening tension without the audience requiring any knowledge of the financial world it depicts....
Recap: ‘Romance in the House’ Flirts With Better Drama In Episode 4
Romance in the House is an odd, slightly confounding show, but with every episode, it seems to be getting closer to cohering into a much...
Recap: ‘Romance in the House’ Episode 3 Still Feels A Bit Misguided
In Episode 3, Romance in the House continues to be a bit hit and miss, with lurching shifts in tone that don’t always work and...
‘The Tyrant’ Doesn’t Need Season 2 To Explore The Story Further
The Tyrant was billed as a limited series, so it’s unlikely that Hulu/Disney+ will be renewing it for Season 2. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean the...
Action-Packed ‘The Union’ Had Plenty of Interesting Filming Locations – Let’s Break Them Down
The Union had many filming locations, including the famous BT Tower in London. It does not come as a surprise. The Netflix flick was full...
Netflix’s Turkish Hit ‘Shahmaran’ Might Have A Loose Connection To ‘Doctor Who’
Shahmaran has its roots in fantasy, featuring fantastical elements such as mythical creatures and prophecies. But the Netflix series is also steeped in Turkish culture...