The Report reminds us that elections can have consequences — after the Republicans take control of the Senate during the Obama era, the Senators who are asking the tough questions are either out of office or in the minority.
Television
WATCH CLOSELY: Some Favorite TV Offerings from 2019
We are seeing some very fine horror these days. You can’t throw a (fire) stick without having it land in some rotting corpse, a spooky cave, or in a serial killer’s cup of coffee.
Film Review: “Satan & Adam” — The Story of a Dynamic Blues Duo
Following the stories of these unique, gifted, and sadly overlooked individuals can be as gripping as the music they made together.
WATCH CLOSELY: “Marianne” — Pure, Artful Evil
Marianne is one of the slickest horror series I’ve seen on Netflix.
Streaming Docs — Autumn 2019
Wondering where to find the best documentaries on digital platforms? Look no further.
WATCH CLOSELY: Stephen King is My Boyfriend — Hanging out at “Castle Rock”
If Castle Rock is intended to be a commentary on Trump’s not-so-great America, well, what better genre than horror to spread the angst?
WATCH CLOSELY: “El Camino” — Epilogue for an Anti-Hero
Like Breaking Bad, El Camino subtly suggests that justice is a relative concept.
Arts Feature: “Sesame Street” Comes to Harvard University to Celebrate Turning 50
The highly entertaining gala celebrated the five decade long partnership between TV’s Sesame Street and Harvard University.
Television Review: “The Family” — Ruthlessness and Christian Piety
The documentary sees The Family as really just a huge, secretive, and well-funded lobbying firm: separating church and state is for losers.
Streaming Docs: “Jawline” — The Delusion-Soaked World of Teen Internet Influencers
A Screenager Star is Born?