Television
We have the satisfying conclusion to a series that proved episodic dramas can — in fact, should — grow in depth past their first season.
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What made Barry such a hit was that it was deliciously funny; the laughs were a balm for the uneasiness viewers felt as the body count rose from episode to episode.
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em>Realistic storylines ground Platonic‘s comedy in recognizable trials and tribulations — and usefully steers it away from the tired can men-and-women-be-buddies debate.
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The documentary tries to tell the story of the real Anna Nicole Smith, but it falls short.
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A documentary about the female band Fanny asks why the talented LA hard rockers missed out on the big time.
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Netflix’s dumb series Sanctuary serves up a cartoon view of sumo wrestling.
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An avant-garde iconoclast, Nam June Paik once said “It’s an artist’s job to think about the future.”
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Beef‘s reflection on today’s growing outrage and extremism reveals a lot about class and inequality.
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What makes Chupa stand out from similar films is that, at its heart, it is a testament to embracing your heritage.
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It’s refreshing to watch a teen series where the characters are not trying to solve a murder, venture into a parallel universe, or become possessed by an evil force.
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