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Recap: There’s A Lot Going On In ‘Lady in the Lake’ Episode 1
There is a lot going on in Episode 1 of Lady in the Lake. It’s an hour-long premiere that introduces several sets of characters and...
Recap: ‘Cobra Kai’ Season 6, Episode 5 Takes A Surprisingly Dramatic Turn
Cobra Kai is known for being much more of a comedy than a drama, but Episode 5 of Season 6, “Best of the Best”, bucks that...
Recap: Old Rivalries Emerge In ‘Cobra Kai’ Season 6, Episode 4
“Underdogs” is the most focused episode of Cobra Kai Season 6 thus far, and the one most reminiscent of earlier seasons in how it’s built on seemingly...
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...
Everything that happened in ‘The Boys’ Season 4 Finale and that Mid-Credits Scene
Since the beginning of Season 4 of The Boys, I’ve told the readers that something does not feel right with the writing. It’s still The...
The Ending Of ‘The Acolyte’ Ties Up A Lot Of Loose Ends
The ending of The Acolyte is kind of atypical as far as Star Wars stories go since ultimately, the bad guys win. What’s new here...
Recap: ‘Presumed Innocent’ Episode 7 Is Excellent Television
Episode 7 of Presumed Innocent, “The Witness”, is excellent television on its own terms, but also an exciting penultimate installment since it suggests quite strongly that...
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...
Recap: Things Finally Boil Over Between Mike and Bunny In ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ Season 3, Episode 7
It has taken a while, but tensions between Mike McLusky and Bunny Washington finally boil over in Episode 7 of Mayor of Kingstown Season 3....
‘Tyler Perry’s Divorce in the Black’ Was Filmed In Perry’s Atlanta Studio — And Is Only One Part Of A Growing Empire
Like most of Tyler Perry’s movies, Divorce in the Black was filmed at his expansive studios in Atlanta. It’s also — like most of his movies —...
‘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: Men Are Terrible In ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2, Episode 5
You can’t have an episode like “The Red Dragon and the Gold” without some consequences, and that goes for the characters and the audience both....
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...