Sarah Osman

Television Review: “Elle” — No Bends, No Snaps, No Point?

July 5, 2026
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The “Legally Blonde” prequel “Elle” spotlights a charming Lexi Minetree, but struggles to justify its place in the Blonde-verse.

Film Review: Eric André Is at His Best When He’s Unhinged. “Little Brother” Isn’t.

June 30, 2026
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Netflix’s raunchy comedy gives the comedian some room to flail, but there’s not enough weirdness to fully unleash his chaotic brilliance.

Film Review: Desire and Damnation in “Leviticus”

June 17, 2026
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A queer horror romance turns conversion therapy into a chilling supernatural curse—and a potent metaphor for fear, shame, and survival.

Television Review: “Alice and Steve” — Laughing Optional, Discomfort Guaranteed

June 13, 2026
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In the series “Alice and Steve,” Nicola Walker anchors a dark comedy that’s less about laughs than about longing, aging, and emotional dysfunction.

Film Review: “Miss You, Love You” Brings Jim Rash to HBO

May 29, 2026
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Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells star in a bittersweet new drama about grief, love, and second chances.

Television Review: Apple TV’s “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” Delivers Anxiety, Not Ecstasy

May 22, 2026
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 Tatiana Maslany anchors a cluttered but compulsively watchable thriller about cam culture, murder, and a very stressed-out mom.

Television Review: “Song of the Samurai” — A Lush, Kinetic Take on Japan’s Shinsengumi

May 18, 2026
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HBO’s adaptation blends historical grit with balletic fight choreography, elevating the live-action anime genre.

Television Review: “Lord of the Flies” — A Savage Island, Revisited

May 7, 2026
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A remarkable young cast anchors Netflix’s “Lord of the Flies,” a haunting adaptation that resonates sharply with today’s anxieties about masculinity and violence.

Television Review: “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” Tackles Sex Work, Survival, and Suburban Hypocrisy

April 18, 2026
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A sharp, locally grounded dramedy that captures the contradictions of suburban Southern California — and the steep cost of survival for young women.

Television Review: Still Unfair, Still Funny: “Malcolm in the Middle” Redux Finds Its Rhythm

April 13, 2026
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A surprisingly heartfelt reboot that revives the show’s chaotic charm, even if some of the family sparks are missing.

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