In the beginning of “Heroic,” it appears as if The Handmaid’s Tale has recovered something which seemed irretrievably lost: a sense of humor. It’s certainly hard not to feel amused while Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth” plays…
The Handmaid’s Tale 3×07 Review: Even Elisabeth Moss is No Match for the Show’s Laziest Writing Yet
There’s a certain game you might be tempted to play during The Handmaid’s Tale episode “Under His Eye.” Or rather, a familiar drinking game. Every time June (Elisabeth Moss) makes an incredibly stupid decision, take a shot. Take my advice…
The Handmaid’s Tale 3×06 Review: Government Just Got a Whole Lot Worse
The Handmaid’s Tale season three, episode six, “Household,” is a first in more ways than one. In spite of its limited locations, the series has given viewers a range of experiences that showcased what life in Gilead is like, not…
The Handmaid’s Tale 3×05 Review: Everything Old is New Again Thanks to the Show’s Superb Cast
Elisabeth Moss no longer needs to prove just how fully she’s mastered the art of the silent scream, but The Handmaid’s Tale episode “Unknown Caller” ramps it up a notch, even for a show that’s all about shouting into the…
The Handmaid’s Tale 3×04 Review: The Revolution Really Won’t Be Televised
We may be impatient for the revolution to get going, but it’s also refreshing to see The Handmaid’s Tale take its time again. Even if the decision is entirely calculated, a slow and satisfying build, hopefully to be a followed…
The Handmaid’s Tale Season 3 Premiere Review: Fighting the Power is a Bloody Business
The third season of The Handmaid’s Tale picks up right where the second left off, which is with June (Elisabeth Moss) choosing to stay in Gilead rather than escaping with Emily (Alexis Bledel) and her infant daughter. It’s deeply understandable…
‘Light from Light’ Review: Marin Ireland and Jim Gaffigan Search For Supernatural Meaning | Sundance 2019
We’re all either believers or skeptics when it comes to the paranormal, but that doesn’t mean we know which of the two we really are. This is the bottom line of Light from Light, an “anti-horror” drama from director Paul Harrill…