I’d like to imagine somewhere 20 years in the future from the time of this writing, someone will be able to open an application, search for the words Infinity Train and see four seasons, maybe even a fifth epilogue season,…
No, seriously, movie theaters might be key to whoever wins the streaming wars
Disney, Warner Bros, Universal, and Paramount are currently locked in a cutthroat battle to dominate the streaming landscape. Each of these studios now has their own streaming service, but their approaches wildly differ at the moment. And the surprise wildcard…
Interview: Ana Ortiz Talks About the Importance of Love, Victor
We at the Young Folks had the pleasure of speaking with Ana Oritz about her role in Hulu’s new series, Love, Victor. Coming off of the success of the 2018 film Love, Simon, the show is set in the same…
The Romanoffs 1×06 Review: “Panorama”
“Panorama” is certainly a revitalizing follow-up to last week’s frustrating stumble, but it is also an interesting episode in its own right—if not exactly a satisfying one. Continuing to take full advantage of his blank check, Matthew Weiner takes us…
The Romanoffs 1×04 Review: “Expectation” Deals with a Long-Held Secret
The fourth installment of The Romanoffs, “Expectation,” comes with an intriguing logline: “Over a single day in New York City, a woman is confronted with every lie she ever told.” That premise sounds devilishly compelling and just the right amount…
The Romanoffs 1×03 Review: “House of Special Purpose”
If it isn’t evident based on the exceptional rollout of The Romanoffs by Amazon, Matthew Weiner is a big believer in letting episodes breathe by releasing them weekly. While Mad Men was on the air, the show became infamous for…
The Romanoffs Premiere Review: “The Violet Hour” and “The Royal We”
“Tell the [ambulance] to slow down. I want to see the Arc de Triomphe one last time.” So begins Matthew Weiner’s new mystery-shrouded anthology series for Amazon, The Romanoffs. We are taken instantly into a world of such privilege and…