Gentleman Jack, which premiered on HBO Max in 2019, is an excellent example of an influential series with skillful storytelling. Sally Wainwright masterfully creates tension and comedy in this fantastic second chapter of the show, with each cliffhanger leaving us…
‘Anatomy of a Scandal’ series review: A messy affair, in more ways than one
Content and trigger warning: this review discusses sexual assault. When Anatomy of a Scandal opens, the Whitehouse family seemingly has it all. There’s James (Rupert Friend), a high-ranking member of Parliament, his society-darling wife Sophie (Sienna Miller), their children, and…
‘The Bad Guys’ review: ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ for the whole family
Four-quadrant animated films usually deliver feel-good stories with worlds dominated by animals. Well, DreamWorks Animation’s The Bad Guys is in a league alongside BoJack Horseman, at least, blending its fantastical world with both sentient and incognizant animals living amongst humans,…
‘Moon Knight’ review: The Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand with its latest series starring Oscar Isaac
The release of Marvel’s Moon Knight on March 30 came with both a bang and a whimper, depending on whether Oscar Isaac’s lead character had the personality of the brutal Marc Spector or the shy Steven Grant. As the first…
‘Big Brother Canada 10’ weeks 4-7 review: Failed eviction votes trigger a tidal wave of blindsides
The game has been flipped on its head on Big Brother Canada 10. Alliances were formed, deals were made, and trust was built, all for it to be shattered after a string of shocking moves. The last four weeks have…
‘Swimming with Sharks’ Interview: Diane Kruger and Kiernan Shipka talk about their new Roku series
Kiernan Shipka and Diane Kruger’s performances in the new Roku series Swimming with Sharks is worth the price of admission. Their connection is immediate as soon as they lock eyes from across Joyce’s fancy exec office. As Lou’s motives become…
‘61st Street’ series premiere review: The gritty crime drama disrespects the Windy City
Why do television dramas insist on portraying Chicago, my hometown, as a city full of violence and decay? Like any major city in America, the metropolitan area has crime, drugs, and police corruption problems. Yet, its sense of community and…