‘Great British Baking Show’ S8 E7 recap: “Is it hot in here or is it just the 80s?”
So…how are we all feeling? Has the week been normal for everyone or…uh… extremely not normal? Has there been something monumentally important happening in the... Read More
Reviews
Film Review: ‘Mank’ takes aim at the Hollywood machine and rarely misses
INT. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – OFFICE – DAY – 2020 Movie studios are struggling, going under even. We’re in the middle of a contentious election. Wait... Read More
Real Housewives of Potomac Recap: “Four Degrees of Separation”
On “Real Housewives,” there’s a tendency for the old to get eaten by the young. Look at what happened to Ramona in New York when... Read More
‘Great British Baking Show’ S8 E6 recap: “Lost in Translation”
Welcome to another recap of “The Great British Baking Show,” where it’s Japanese Week…for which we are very nervous! My name is Daniel Trainor and... Read More
“They Told Me There’d Be Hot Tea” – All Mariah Carey Albums, Ranked
Mariah Carey is having a moment. Now, one could argue, as I would to anyone, at any time, through my bejeweled, “I don’t know her”... Read More
Film Review: ‘The Life Ahead’ for Sophia Loren May Spell More Oscar Gold
It’s been 10 years since acting legend Sophia Loren graced our screens. The Life Ahead is a long overdue return for the star, and the... Read More
Film Review: Riz Ahmed stuns again in ‘Mogul Mowgli,’ Bassam Tariq’s powerful exploration of cultural identity
Riz Ahmed is on a roll this year. Following his titanic, career-best performance as a drummer on a journey of accepting his loss of hearing... Read More
NEWFEST Reviews: ‘Cowboys,’ ‘Rūrangi,’ ‘The Strong Ones,’ and ‘Tahara’
In her second dispatch of NewFest, Sara Clements reviews Cowboys, Rūrangi, The Strong Ones and Tahara. Don’t miss her first round of reviews of Dating... Read More
Film Review: ‘March For Dignity’ doc powerfully explores the bravery of Tbilisi Pride
In James Eames’ pertinent documentary, the rumbles of a revolution begin to reverberate. It begins in the subdued streets of Tbilisi, where a quiet game... Read More
Real Housewives of Potomac recap: “Whine with Wendy”
It’s been weeks since the Barn Fight From Hell™ and, while lawsuits have been filed and attempts at personal growth have been made, there’s been... Read More
‘Jay Kelly,’ ‘Hamnet,’ ‘Pluribus,’ ‘Task’ and More on AFI’s Top 10 Films and Television of 2025 Lists 
‘Frankenstein’ to Receive Visionary Honor from Palm Springs International Film Awards 
Robert Yeoman to be Honored with American Society of Cinematographers’ Lifetime Achievement Award 
National Board of Review: ‘One Battle After Another’ Tops in Film, Director, Actor, Supporting Actor; Netflix Lands Four in Top 10