Comedy

Good Burger 2 Review – An underdeveloped sequel that should have been released a decade ago

November 24 2023, by Amanda Guarragi

In the first Good Burger, a dim-witted teenager and his new coworker try to save the old burger joint they work for from failing after the opening...

Dr. Stone Season 3 Episode 18 Recap – How does someone activate the petrification device? 

November 24 2023, by Nubia Brice

After obtaining the petrification device in the previous episode of Crunchyroll’s Dr. Stone Season 3, Ibara becomes more dangerous than ever. At any moment he...

I Don’t Expect Anyone to Believe Me Review – A long slog

November 22 2023, by Romey Norton

I Don’t Expect Anyone to Believe Me is a Mexican Netflix comedy thriller and adaptation of the novel of the same name by author Juan...

Obituary Season 1 Review – A great premise ruined by lackluster writing

November 21 2023, by Ricky Valero

A journalist obsessed with death and with her job on life support takes drastic measures to save her career in the Hulu original series Obituary. Writer/Creator...

Leo (2023) Review – A beautiful balance of humour and heartfelt moments

November 20 2023, by Amanda Guarragi

Films that tell a universal coming-of-age story will affect everyone differently. In Leo (2023) on Netflix, co-directors Robert Marianetti, Robert Smigel, and David Wachtenheim take their...

Strong Girl Nam-soon Season 1 Episodes 13 & 14 Recap – Shi-oh goes on a killing spree

November 19 2023, by Jonathon Wilson

The latest two episodes of Strong Girl Nam-soon Season 1 are all about setting the stage for the big finale, which was probably pretty obvious...

The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 Episode 7 Recap – Who is Ratotille Anthreya?

November 18 2023, by Nubia Brice

Ren was forced to learn a few hard lessons in the previous episode of Crunchyroll’s The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3. Despite almost...

EXmas Review – Another soulless and forgettable holiday film

November 17 2023, by Lori Meek

While it’s only November, streaming platforms seem intent on drowning viewers in as much syrupy holiday cheer as possible. EXMas on Amazon Prime Freevee is...

All-Time High Review – Crazy con-artist comedy

November 17 2023, by Romey Norton

All-Time High (original title Nouveaux riches) is a French comedy film directed by Julien Hollande, starring Nassim Lyes, Zoé Marchal, Bastien Trouvé, and Yovel Lekowski....

Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain Review – An unfunny, stretched-out SNL sketch

November 17 2023, by Lori Meek

If you’ve ever watched a Saturday Night Live skit wishing it was a full feature, Peacock’s Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain is...

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Review – Easily the Best Netflix Anime Series in 2023

November 17 2023, by Daniel Hart

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is a pleasure to watch in so many ways that I had to question my unnecessary skepticism. When it was announced...

Dr. Stone Season 3 Episode 17 Recap – Who does Senku revive to fight Moz?

November 16 2023, by Nubia Brice

Everything that could go wrong did go wrong in Episode 16 of Crunchyroll’s Dr. Stone Season 3. Despite many setbacks, Senku and his crew quickly...

In Love and Deep Water Review – A disappointing and incoherent romantic mystery

November 16 2023, by Lori Meek

In Love and Deep Water is a Japanese romantic mystery film written by Yûji Sakamoto and directed by Yûsuke Taki, streaming on Netflix. Set on...

Best. Christmas. Ever! Review – A fun festive frenemies film

November 16 2023, by Romey Norton

Holiday movie season is among us, and what do we love more than cheesy romantic comedies with simple acting and straightforward storylines? Probably a lot,...

Matt Rife: Natural Selection Review – A first-class comedy special

November 15 2023, by Romey Norton

Netflix is hot with its comedy specials at the moment, and that run continues with Matt Rife: Natural Selection. Set in DC, this is Rife’s...

Strong Girl Nam-soon Season 1 Episodes 11 & 12 Recap – Things are starting to get real

November 13 2023, by Jonathon Wilson

In its latest pair of episodes, Strong Girl Nam-soon is well-served by a bit more seriousness and drama. In many ways, the overarching Season 1...

Culprits Season 1 Ending Explained – What happens to Vincent’s money?

November 11 2023, by Jonathon Wilson

The ending of Culprits Season 1 is, in a word, weird. Odd. Unusual. Perhaps unconventional is the most fitting description, since little about it proceeds...

Culprits Season 1 Episode 7 Recap – The victim of the robbery is finally revealed

November 11 2023, by Jonathon Wilson

The penultimate episode of Culprits asks more questions than it answers. It’s a much slower – and, for that matter, lesser – outing than Episode...

Culprits Season 1 Episode 6 Recap – The Devil is in the details

November 11 2023, by Jonathon Wilson

“Vessels” technically starts with a cold open in which we see what really happened between Officer and Devil in Paris, but don’t worry about that...

Culprits Season 1 Episode 5 Recap – The nastiest outing thus far claims a key character

November 11 2023, by Jonathon Wilson

“Let Us Sit Bent, and Talk Straight” is a nasty, mean-spirited episode of Culprits that really raises the stakes heading into the back half of...