Mystery & Thriller
See How They Run Review – A Delicious Whodunnit
A good murder mystery film is as classic and old as time and cinema itself. Tom George’s (This Country) film, working from a delightfully droll...
Confess, Fletch Review – As The Trailer Says There’s Only One Fletch — This Isn’t It
I’ve always thought Jon Hamm was an underappreciated and underutilized comedic performer. But before I watched this, I contracted Covid-19, and I wondered if I...
The Handmaid’s Tale Season 5, Episode 2 Recap – “Ballet”
June achieved her goal of killing the monstrous Fred, and now she has her sights set firmly on her next enemy, Fred’s villainous wife, Serena...
The Handmaid’s Tale Season 5, Episode 1 Recap – What Happened in “Morning”?
In season four of The Handmaid’s Tale, June Osborne finally accomplished her long-term objective and exacted sweet revenge when she aided in the killing of...
The Patient Season 1, Episode 4 Recap – “Company”
Two’s company, three’s a crowd, or at least so the saying goes. But it’s three people who dominate this Episode 4 of The Patient, even...
House of the Dragon Season 1, Episode 4 Recap – Who Is Rhaenyra Sleeping With?
House of the Dragon Season 1, Episode 4 begins with Princess Rhaenyra sitting as she watches men/children offer their hands in marriage. But so far,...
American Gigolo Season 1, Episode 1 Recap – “Pilot”
The selling point of Paul Schrader’s American Gigolo was never the murder mystery. I didn’t think I had to tell anyone that since the movie...
End of the Road Ending Explained – Who Is Mr Cross?
End of the Road follows widowed nurse Brenda, her brother Reggie, and her two kids as they move from Los Angeles to the state of...
End of the Road Review – A Fun Yet Mediocre Comedy Thriller
Starring Queen Latifah and Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, End of the Road is an action comedy thriller directed by Millicent Shelton (best known for her work on 30 Rock)....
The Handmaid’s Tale Season 5 Review – Praise Be, This Continues to Amaze
TV shows normally fall apart as soon as they divert from their source material, but The Handmaid’s Tale seems to be the exception to this...
Wedding Season (2022) Season 1 Ending Explained – Is Katie Dead?
As we’ve stated in our review, Wedding Season has been a fantastic series to watch. A little British gem on Hulu. A murder mystery with...
Wedding Season (2022) Season 1 Review – Hulu’s British Comedy-Thriller Is a Gem
Desperate, hopeless romantics always get themselves in the stickiest of situations. Their desire for that all-consuming, fairytale love is more a claim for much-needed self-love...
The Patient Season 1, Episode 3 Recap – “Issues”
Let’s start with the obvious — The Patient Season 1, Episode 3 doesn’t waste any time revealing who that was coming down the stairs at...
Little Women Season 1 Review – A K-Drama Story With Depth
There’s a lot to like about tvN/Netflix’s Little Women. Its detailed, understatedly cynical storytelling is consistently engaging, while the show’s characters are full-bodied and intricately...
‘Cuttputli’ Review – An Overly Complicated Bollywood Thriller
Cuttputli is a Hindu Indian film directed by Ranjit Tewari. It has Akshay Kumar, the guy who plays India’s version of James Bond, in the main...
‘Devil in Ohio’ Review – A Formulated Netflix Adaptation
Devil in Ohio, a limited series, was released with barely a finger lifted, with marketing thinner than usual. Based on the book of the same...
‘Devil in Ohio’ Ending Explained
Devil in Ohio Episode 8 opens with Malachi Dodd — he looks at a crow nearby and says, “It’s time.” Dodd and his cult are...
‘Devil in Ohio’ Episode 7 Recap – “By Blood”
A dance at a school? A full moon arriving? A ritual? This has all the bearings of a typical horror YA story, and it’s not...
‘Devil in Ohio’ Episode 6 Recap – “My Love and I”
It has taken until episode 6 for Devil in Ohio to flesh out the story honestly. Mae’s family is coming to the surface, but Suzanne’s...
‘Devil in Ohio’ Episode 5 Recap – “Alight”
When you invite someone into your home from a cult, expect trouble. While Mae probably has good intentions, it’s clear her presence will bring danger...