Television
Following a very compelling second season, the series seems to be losing its edge, slightly, though only intermittently.
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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?
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Despite Dark’s complicated structure, the characters are motivated by utterly realistic desires and emotions, which balance the show’s more abstract elements.
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Jamestown is a vividly timely reminder that anyone who calls themselves an “American” is actually descended from immigrants.
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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.
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John DeLorean remains an unwieldy figure whose story is difficult to frame — the new film leaves much unreported and unexplored.
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Of course, history has not come to Deadwood to douse the smoldering embers of the past, but to supply more kindling.
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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.
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This Is Not Happening serves up welcome shots of honestly and reality that hit you in the most ticklish parts of your own amusingly flawed, hilariously stupid humanity.
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HBO’S Barry has finally started to hit its stride as a mirthfully dark comedy/drama.
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Arts Commentary: Rich in Creativity — But Nothing Else