In “Corpse Week,” ‘Tuca & Bertie’ manages to compellingly examine the emotional skeletons hiding in the closets of two distinct families.
‘The White Lotus’ 1×03 review: “Mysterious Monkeys” highlights the show’s fatal flaws
Deep in the bizarre third episode of HBO’s The White Lotus, we see Mark (Steve Zahn) crawling towards his wife in bed, hooting and hollering in imitation of an ape. The gesture is uncomfortable in the extreme, a strange, animalistic…
‘Tuca & Bertie’ 2×07 review: “Sleepovers” breaks down codependency
Codependency is an ever-present theme in Tuca & Bertie, the titular duo’s friendship frequently put under the microscope by creator Lisa Hanawalt and the show’s writers. We’ve seen the difficult bond the two share, a longstanding friendship that, while built…
‘The White Lotus’ 1×02 Review: “New Day” expands the inconsistent miniseries
Vacation means many different things to different people: a chance to escape, to get away from life as usual, an opportunity to live a different life temporarily. To the characters that populate the ensemble of HBO’s satirical miniseries The White…
‘Tuca & Bertie’ 2×06 Review: “The Moss” is a Scattershot Study of Gentrification
Over half-way into a stellar second season, Tuca & Bertie’s writers demonstrate time and time again a firm grasp on psychological nuances, an ever-present finger on the pulse of what makes the show’s cast of characters tick. We’ve seen Bertie…
‘The White Lotus’ Premiere review: “Arrivals” heralds Mike White’s messy return to HBO
Privilege and dysfunction are everywhere in television, with a heightened awareness of class divisions fueling writers’ to skewer the ultra-rich in intriguing new ways. Satire, one of the most difficult and slippery genres, is the undercurrent behind these shows. From…
‘Tuca & Bertie’ 2×05 Review: “Vibe Check” fearlessly explores sexuality and trauma
Shame, a frequent target in comedy television, provides ample opportunity for embarrassment and unexpected hijinks. However, most shows tend to sidestep the heavier aspects of shame, shying away from depicting the very human tendency to carry shame indefinitely. For some,…
