To All the Boys: Always and Forever is a surprising test for all us cynics out there. The finale to Netflix’s charming teen rom-com trilogy stays on brand, aspiring to be more sweet than bitter with an ending that challenges…
‘A Discovery of Witches’ 2×2 review: A welcome for Diana and a test for Matthew
Building bridges between worlds isn’t an easy task, but it makes for a captivating over-arching theme in Deborah Harkness’ All Souls trilogy. This week’s episode of A Discovery of Witches homes in on the prejudiced attitudes that pose as obstacles…
‘A Discovery of Witches’ season 2 premiere review: A moody start to Diana and Matthew’s journey to the past
A Discovery of Witches returns with a moody season 2 premiere as the star-crossed couple, Diana (Teresa Palmer) and Matthew (Matthew Goode), time-travel to 16th century London in search of the Book of Life — all while seeking answers to…
‘The Flight Attendant’ review: Kaley Cuoco serves up in funny mystery-thriller series
The unreliable narrator is still having its heyday in the peak television era, and its latest iteration comes in the form of Kaley Cuoco’s Cassie Bowden in HBO Max’s new series, The Flight Attendant. To be fair, that is an…
‘The Prom’ review: Ryan Murphy’s forgettable musical romp
It doesn’t bear repeating how awful 2020 has been for the world, including for Broadway and high schoolers. For Broadway, all shows in New York City have been cancelled through May 30, 2021. A recent Broadway musical, The Prom, ended…
‘The Black Friend’ review: Frederick Joseph’s honest and affecting guide “on being a better white person”
This review of “The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person” is sponsored by Candlewick Press. How does one become an antiracist? This question has been addressed and answered to varying degrees for years but was brought up with…
‘Red, White and Blue’ review: John Boyega is incredible in Small Axe’s centerpiece film
The third installment in director Steve McQueen’s Small Axe collection of films centered on London’s West Indian community, Red, White and Blue is a gripping portrait based on the true story of Leroy Logan’s mission to stop racial injustice in…
