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Television
WATCH CLOSELY: “Gwen” is Moody, Moving Folk Horror
William McGregor has crafted a remarkable debut feature, a notable addition to the burgeoning crop of indie folk horror offerings.
WATCH CLOSELY: Resistance and Revenge in Season 3 of “The Handmaid’s Tale”
Following a very compelling second season, the series seems to be losing its edge, slightly, though only intermittently.
Television Review: “Fire in the Maternity Ward ” — On the Knife-Edge Between Humor and Outrage
If, like me, you tend to see laughter as a form of catharsis then a serious question is raised: is laughing at nihilistic humor all that healthy?
WATCH CLOSELY: Season 2 of “Dark” is Artful Horror
Despite Dark’s complicated structure, the characters are motivated by utterly realistic desires and emotions, which balance the show’s more abstract elements.
WATCH CLOSELY: PBS’ “Jamestown” — Glossy Heritage TV
Jamestown is a vividly timely reminder that anyone who calls themselves an “American” is actually descended from immigrants.
WATCH CLOSELY: Black Mirror S5: Now More Digital Than Ever!
All three episodes have intriguing storylines, with plenty of human pathos and drama: but I admit to finding the first and third episodes a bit too digitally-focused for my taste.
Film Review: “Framing John DeLorean” – Back to What Might Have Been the Future
John DeLorean remains an unwieldy figure whose story is difficult to frame — the new film leaves much unreported and unexplored.
Television Review: “Deadwood: The Movie” — History’s Train Pulls into the Station
Of course, history has not come to Deadwood to douse the smoldering embers of the past, but to supply more kindling.
WATCH CLOSELY: “Killing Eve”’s Second Season — Glamorous but Glib
Killing Eve is a smart, funny, and often shocking exploration of the complex psychologies of women leading dangerous lives, for whom killing comes much easier than it ought to.