Peg Aloi

Film Review: “Alice, Darling” — Toxic Romance

January 20, 2023
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Alice, Darling is a potent reminder to women that they should trust their instincts — and rely on their friends.

Watch Closely: New Year, New Format, New TV

January 17, 2023
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I’m going to try out a new format in 2023. Along with posting longer reviews of single series, I will also be experimenting with a new (weekly!) format where I include several features in one column.

Film Review: “The Pale Blue Eye” — A Gothic, and Poetic, Murder Mystery

January 7, 2023
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For viewers weary of horror that embraces the minimalist and dystopian, The Pale Blue Eye — chock-full of emotion, mystery, and romance from a bygone era — is a welcome sight indeed.

Arts Feature: Best Movies (With Some Disappointments) of 2022

December 16, 2022
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Our demanding critics choose the best films (along with some disappointments) of the year. And there is plenty of disagreement.

WATCH CLOSELY: “1899” — A Sumptuous Terror

December 14, 2022
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1899‘s excellent design work makes this series an opulent and memorable visual odyssey.

Arts Feature: According to Our Critics — The Best That TV Offered in 2022

December 10, 2022
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Were we able to watch all the new TV shows we wanted to in 2022? Hell, no! But here are some favorites.

WATCH CLOSELY: “The White Lotus” — Decadence and Dalliance

November 19, 2022
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The second season of The White Lotus is decidedly darker than the first, and the air of decadence and luxury is overshadowed by a disturbing aura of danger, even evil.

WATCH CLOSELY: “The Midnight Club” — Late Nights

November 14, 2022
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The Midnight Club contains all the ingredients necessary for a perfect spooky season binge: a Gothic mansion, extremely disaffected yet self-aware young people, moody cinematography, and gorgeous interiors, including the coolest library you’ve ever seen.

Film Review: “Something in the Dirt” — Grains of Truth

November 11, 2022
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In addition to being a clever paranormal thriller, Something in the Dirt is a brilliant commentary on our burgeoning world of content creation.

Film Review: Final Dispatch from the London Film Festival

November 1, 2022
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A wrap-up of the London Film Festival that focuses on two favorites, Inland and The Store.

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