Sarah Osman

Television: “Back to the Outback” — Our Heroes, the Icky and the Ugly

December 10, 2021
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Netflix may have yet to create an animated hit on the scale of Frozen, but this entry in the sweepstakes suggests that the streaming platform is moving closer towards that goal.

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Television Review: “The Curse of Von Dutch: A Brand to Die For” — Past Its Expiration Date

December 2, 2021
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As it chronicles the rise and fall of the titular Von Dutch brand, the series tries to exploit nostalgia and true crime at the same time.

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Television Review: “The Sex Lives of College Girls” — Wonderfully Down-To-Earth

November 30, 2021
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Let’s hope The Sex Lives of College Girls is given a second season because, much like Sex Education, it is a reminder of the value of the real at a time Big Tech and others are trying to pull us into living and loving in the virtual.

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Television Review: “Tiger King 2” — A Dull Redux

November 23, 2021
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Tiger King 2 comes off as a freak show that is content to scream “look at how insane these people are!”

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Television Review: “Maid” — Exploring Domestic Abuse in America

October 6, 2021
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Series creator Molly Smith Metzler clearly cares about the subject matter and is determined to tell a nuanced story about the hellish plight of the victims of domestic abuse.

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Film Review: “Five Years North” — A Heart-Wrenching Look at Our Nation’s Twisted Immigration System

October 4, 2021
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Told with just the right amount of empathy, Five Years North offers an illuminating, and much needed, look at immigration in America.

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Film Review: “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” — Queen for a Day

September 24, 2021
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This charming and upbeat musical doesn’t need to sashay away, but neither is it a hands-down winner.

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Television Review: “Chicago Party Aunt” — Livin’ the Vida Loca, Windy City Style

September 16, 2021
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The bizarre half hour animated comedy is a hilarious love letter to The Windy City.

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Television Review: “Sex Education,” Season 3 — Growing Up Grand

September 14, 2021
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Amid the political point-scoring, Netflix’s Sex Education remains effervescently charming.

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Film Review: “Afterlife of the Party” — Making Amends

September 10, 2021
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Afterlife of the Party backs away from serious issues, but it’s a sweet reminder of the power of female friendship.

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