Comedy

Bob Hearts Abishola Recap: Under New Management

November 5 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

This recap of Bob Hearts Abishola Episode 7, “Tough Like A Laundromat Washing Machine”, contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous...

Bob Hearts Abishola Recap: Dressed to Impress

October 28 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

This recap of Bob Hearts Abishola Season 1, Episode 6, “Ralph Lauren and Fish”, contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous...

Bob Hearts Abishola Recap: Dreams Can Come True

October 28 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

This recap of Bob Hearts Abishola Season 1, Episode 5, “Whacking the Mole”, contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous episode...

The Kominsky Method Season 2 Review: Netflix Continues The Classy Story

October 24 2019, by Daniel Hart

Before The Kominsky Method Season 2 arrived, I did wonder, ever so slightly, whether a continuation would mean losing its magic. I mean, it would...

Jojo Rabbit Review: A World Filled With Sweetness, Satire, and the Pure Confusion of War

October 19 2019, by Michael Frank

World War II movies, or even movies depicting Adolf Hitler in a comedic fashion, are far from original. Even during and immediately after Hitler’s reign,...

The House of Flowers Season 2 Review: A Worthy Follow-Up — And Another On The Way

October 18 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

Netflix’s Spanish-language telenovela The House of Flowers, known as La Casa de Las Flores in Spanish, was a breakout international hit for the streaming giant last August....

Jexi Review: Her 2.0 Lite

October 17 2019, by M.N. Miller

Yes, the new, and I emphasize it’s a stretch to use the word “new” when describing this comedy from the team behind Bad Moms, film Jexi...

Zombieland: Double Tap Review: A Real Gut Buster

October 16 2019, by M.N. Miller

So, that’s where all the summer fun has been hiding! Since the end of this season’s big heat — or: “when studios pay their bills”...

Bob Hearts Abishola Recap: The Grass Isn’t Always Greener

October 15 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

This recap of Bob Hearts Abishola Season 1, Episode 4, “Square Hamburger, Round Buns”, contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous...

Insatiable Season 2 Review: A Continuation Of An Outrageously Wild Story But With Important Messages

October 11 2019, by Daniel Hart

This review of Netflix’s Insatiable Season 2 does not contain spoilers. You can read our review of the previous season by clicking these words. The...

Bob Hearts Abishola Recap: Speaking Your Language

October 8 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

This recap of Bob Hearts Abishola Season 1, Episode 3, “A Bird May Love A Fish”, contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on...

‘Deon Cole: Cole Hearted’ Review: Netflix Special Offers Salient Messages

October 8 2019, by Daniel Hart

Deon Cole: Cole Hearted offers jokes and genuine laughs, but you walk away remembering the stand-up comedian’s messages. You could argue that Deon Cole’s new...

Ready to Mingle Review: The Netflix Formula Strikes Again, Barely Hitting the Mark

October 2 2019, by Michael Frank

It’s no secret that Netflix has a formula when it comes to romantic comedies. In a span of a few months, they made movies such...

Review: Nikki Glaser: Bangin’ – A Frank and Funny Take on Sex

October 1 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

Nikki Glaser talks about sex — a lot. In fact, she talks about it almost exclusively. Her first Netflix Original special, the aptly-titled Nikki Glaser:...

Bob Hearts Abishola Recap: Thrifty First Dates

October 1 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

This recap of Bob Hearts Abishola Episode 2, “Nigerians Don’t Do Useless Things”, contains spoilers. You can check out our thoughts on the previous episode...

Bob Hearts Abishola Recap: Chuck Lorre’s New Sitcom Gets It Surprisingly Right

October 1 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

This recap of Bob Hearts Abishola (CBS) Season 1, Episode 1, “Pilot”, contains spoilers. I don’t think I can count high enough to take account...

Mo Gilligan: Momentum Review: A Surprisingly Well-Observed Special

September 30 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

Observational comedy appeals to us because we’re needy and arrogant. We want to feel, on some level, like we could do the comedian’s job; that...

The Politician Season 1 Review: Netflix Series Highlights A Broken, Privileged Man

September 27 2019, by Daniel Hart

This review of Netflix Series The Politician Season 1 contains no spoilers. Netflix’s The Politician sells a story of an aspiring man hoping to become the President...

The Politician Recap: Reborn

September 27 2019, by Daniel Hart

This recap of Netflix Series The Politician Season 1 Episode 8, “Vienna” – The Finale, contains significant spoilers. You can read the recap of the...

The Politician Recap: The Quest For Power And Validation

September 27 2019, by Daniel Hart

This recap of Netflix Series The Politician Season 1 Episode 7, “The Assassination of Payton Hobart: Part 2” contains significant spoilers. You can read the...