Peg Aloi
Satanic Panic is a crazy ride, managing along the way to poke fun at the lifestyles of the rich and bored, reminding us that decadence among the upper classes is very scary indeed.
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The Nightingale serves as both a powerful exploration of the past (from the perspective of the exploited) and a gripping vision of resilience in the face of unfathomable hate, greed, and cruelty.
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feels both cautionary and elegiac; it is obviously relevant in these times of extremism and the rise of small town tyrannies.
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Following a very compelling second season, the series seems to be losing its edge, slightly, though only intermittently.
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A genre debut as self-assured as Luz is always exciting.
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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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People versed in modern witchcraft or paganism may recognize some of the themes examined in Midsommar, but what I found most fascinating was the pronounced emphasis on female sexuality.
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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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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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Arts Commentary: Rich in Creativity — But Nothing Else