Television
Watching a historic reality show now takes on a different meaning than it did 20 years ago. Today, our reliance on technology borders on nightmare Ray Bradbury territory, so modern-day folks trying to survive on the frontier looks like an impossibility.
“Trial 4,” along with other currently streaming crime docuseries, examines the systemic biases, misuse of official force, and internal corruption that impede and subvert justice, undermine convictions, undercut integrity, and erode public trust.
All of the gritty challenges for today’s ballet companies are touched on in “Étoile”, including financial troubles, union strikes, rapaciously controlling donors, jealous, egomaniacal dancers, and more bumps in the road.
Given the current state of the world, we need more shows that not only entertain, but reflect the importance of community. And, if those programs accurately portray a close-knit group of people that has been misrepresented, all the better.
This Netflix series is a wittier, sassier, Spanish version of “Bridgerton”.
The current state of Hollywood — terminal banality — is concerning. But that’s what makes it so perfect for a dose of acidic satire.
The fourth and final season of Danny McBride’s demented comedy comes to a satisfying conclusion.
Cassandra is yet another critique of AI, but it’s also a provocative commentary on motherhood.
“Enigma” is as unlike the standard sports documentary as a Cybertruck is to a F-150.
Adapting such a monumental work, a novel that is loved by so many, is both ambitious and risky.
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