Succession has been teasing the election all season, and now it's that time! Nothing like reliving the last few election nights, all wrapped into one episode. Of course, Jesse Armstrong and the team imagine an even darker yet conceivable version of events. With domestic terrorism coursing through the election and extremists calling the shots, the … Continue reading ‘Succession’ – Season 4, Episode 8 – “America Decides” Recap
Review: ‘Air’ – Director Ben Returns to Form with Outstanding Ensemble
The story of Michael Jordan and his rise to superstardom has been well documented. A ten-part documentary series, a movie featuring the Looney Tunes, and his iconic plays only tell part of his story. Jordan’s iconoclastic nature began with a red and black sneaker that forever changed the industry. Weirdly enough, it makes sense that … Continue reading Review: ‘Air’ – Director Ben Returns to Form with Outstanding Ensemble
Review: ‘Hypnotic’ – Ben Affleck Cannot Save a Lackluster Thriller
Once an iconic independent filmmaker, Robert Rodriguez continues to build his own ecosystem outside of Hollywood. In some cases, this has resulted in big wins, including the lucrative Spy Kids franchise. In other cases, his projects have struggled to make much of an impact. Combining forces with James Cameron and Ben Affleck opened Rodriguez to … Continue reading Review: ‘Hypnotic’ – Ben Affleck Cannot Save a Lackluster Thriller
Review: “Carmen” – Fighting Back With Flamenco Dancing…But Failing
In the isolation of Northern Mexico and the lengthy border with the United States, a young woman named Carmen (Melissa Barrera) heads for refuge in Los Angeles after her mother is killed. On the way, she gets caught in a deadly shootout. A border patrol agent, the war-weary soldier Aidan (Paul Mescal), saves her after … Continue reading Review: “Carmen” – Fighting Back With Flamenco Dancing…But Failing
Review: ‘Queen Charlotte’ Restores The Crown to the World of Bridgerton
It's not often that a series finds itself spun off within three years of its creation. Then again, Bridgerton took the world by storm like few other shows. While some grew frustrated by Season 2, the world continued to grow with vibrant new characters. One character that received important development was Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel). … Continue reading Review: ‘Queen Charlotte’ Restores The Crown to the World of Bridgerton
‘Succession’ – Season 4, Episode 7 – “Tailgate Party” Recap
We all thought the election party was during election night. Silly us. What appears to be the calm before the storm turns into quite the battle. Not only does Shiv (Sarah Snook) have a different agenda from her brothers, but also from her husband (Matthew Macfadyen). The battles rage, both inside their relationships and inside … Continue reading ‘Succession’ – Season 4, Episode 7 – “Tailgate Party” Recap
‘Succession’ – Season 4, Episode 6 – “Living+” Recap
After a strong showing abroad, Shiv (Sarah Snook) needs to keep the house of cards in order. Her brothers Kendall (Jeremy Strong) and Roman (Kieran Culkin) went rogue and tried to throw off the deal. If not for Shiv, the team might have been dead in the water. Shiv helped play Matsson (Alexander Skarsgård) against … Continue reading ‘Succession’ – Season 4, Episode 6 – “Living+” Recap
TV: ‘Love & Death’ – A Christian Tragedy in the Aftermath of an Affair
Murder and infidelity make interesting bedfellows. The confluence of the two have made for excellent film and television. How we position ourselves in relation to these crimes will always fascinate us. In the case of Love & Death, the story of the other woman-on-woman crime boils to a head. While the series features an outstanding … Continue reading TV: ‘Love & Death’ – A Christian Tragedy in the Aftermath of an Affair
Review: ‘Sisu’ Thrills as an Old School Action Bloodbath
In 1967, The Dirty Dozen rocked movie theaters as a pure action spectacle. The story of twelve men conducting a covert exercise likely to end in death scored across all audiences. It grossed over ten times its budget and ushered several iconic action stars into the mainstream. In many ways, Sisu is the perfect spiritual … Continue reading Review: ‘Sisu’ Thrills as an Old School Action Bloodbath
TV: ‘Barry’ Returns with Hader’s Most Harrowing and Personal Season
Bill Hader surprised the world with Barry when it first premiered. Known for his sketch comedy background, the actor had found some success in independent film. Yet even performances that drew raves, like The Skeleton Twins and Trainwreck, showed nothing like Barry. The dark comedy became one of the most compelling shows of a generation … Continue reading TV: ‘Barry’ Returns with Hader’s Most Harrowing and Personal Season