The season finale of Loki asks the big questions like what being a Loki means, as well as learning self-love. The episode begins with Loki (Tom Hiddleston), and Sylvie (Sophie De Martino) approaching the Citadel after defeating Alioth last episode.…
‘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,…
The 11 Best Anime of 2021 so far
It can be difficult to start watching anime when you’re just starting out considering everyone has an opinion about the best entry series to get you fully engaged with the genre (but don’t be fooled, it’s 100% Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood…
‘The Old Guard’ lives again. Here’s what could happen next in the franchise.
It’s been a year since The Old Guard gave us gay immortal warriers and an endlessly rewatchable action film on Netflix. Director Gina Prince-Bythewood took Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernández‘s graphic novel series (Rucka also serves as screenwriter for the…
‘Young Royals’ review: Not all royals matter in this romantic ‘Gossip Girl’ inspired teen show
If Skins and Gossip Girl had a splash of The Crown, you’d have Young Royals, Netflix’s new Swedish-language series about teens at a boarding school for young elites. The series centers on Prince Wilhelm (Edvin Ryding), the youngest member of…
‘Fear Street Part 2: 1978′ review: A rock n’ roll supernatural horror with slasher movie tendencies
Continuing the slasher movie goodness established in Fear Street Part 1: 1994—which was released last week—Fear Street Part 2: 1978 searches the past for answers at the seemingly harmless Camp Nightwing. Reminiscent of Friday the 13th, the supernatural forces at work…