Spiral is content to be a satisfying thriller that mechanically delivers as its murderous pace picks up.
Sarah Osman
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The truth is, Q: Into the Storm is shockingly dull.
Television Review: “The One” — I’m the One for You?
Despite its intriguing sci-fi premise, The One is content to entertain so, though its plots meander, it’s a good watch for those aching for a bit of escapism and intrigue.
Television Review: “Genera+ion” — A Sketchy Look at Gen Z
Considering the show’s uneven writing, there’s no certainty that Genera+ion will last longer than a viral TikTok video.
Film Review: “Moxie” — Fumbled Feminism
It’s as though Moxie‘s writers pulled out a long “woke” checklist and tried to cram in something about every hot button issue they x’ed off.
Television Review: “Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell” — Avoiding the Ugly Side of the Tale
Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell does a solid job of introducing someone new to Biggie’s work and establishing his enormous influence on hip hop.
Television Review: “It’s a Sin” — Poignant Remembrance of the AIDS Era
Despite its inevitable darkness, It’s a Sin never loses sight of the joys of existence.
Film Review: “Son of the South” — The Civil Rights Movement, Served on Wonder Bread
What we need is to see the world through the eyes of Black activists, even though that might be frightening to White audiences reluctant to deal with the unmediated truth.
Television Review: “Strip Down, Rise Up” — The Liberation of Pole Dancing
An intriguing look at smashing the patriarchy through the art of pole dancing.
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Azizler is a slow burn; unfortunately, the payoff isn’t worth the wait.