Aren’t “truth spell” episodes so much fun? Nancy Drew was bound to have a plot where the characters spilled their guts, especially since magic has played a bigger part in the series. “The Confession of the Long Night” was a…
‘How to with John Wilson’ remains one of television’s most eccentric and personal shows
Hey, New York. By now, there’s a decent chance that you’ve seen—or, at least heard of—HBO’s How to with John Wilson. An eccentric, eclectic, often excellent first-person exploration of the various oddities of New York City (and beyond), all explored…
‘Encanto’ review: Magic isn’t the true magic of Disney’s family musical comedy
Disney and magic go hand in hand. It’s like peanut better and jelly. Ben and Jerry’s. Soda and popcorn. I skipped lunch today. Disney’s Encanto is full of enough magic to power three more Frozen sequels, but it surprisingly isn’t…
The 50 Best Albums of 2021
Despite all the ups and downs in the world this year, 2021 was a good year for music of all sorts. There were thrilling returns by veteran artists, impressive debuts from newer acts, and the development of fascinating new scenes…
‘The King’s Man’ review: This unexpected prequel takes a more serious, historical turn for the franchise
For a film series primarily known for its spunk, it’s a bit shocking to see Matthew Vaughn take his third foray into the Kingsman universe and ring it dry of its bite. What often felt like a direct lampoon of…
The 25 best anime of 2021
It’s been a weird year. There’s the overall state of the world (which, you know) and media and the entertainment industry continues to be redefined every few months as the business behind the scenes is impacted by audiences choosing to…
‘The Matrix Resurrections’ spoiler review: Lana Wachowski returns with a sincere reconstruction of her own legacy
In the fourth installment of the revolutionary The Matrix series, director and one half of the original creators, Lana Wachowski, looks to bend structure and format for a film that is exhilarating in its endless imagination in the face of…