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
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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
Great British Baking Show S8 E5 recap: “D’ough! It’s Pastry Week”
It’s Pastry Week on “The Great British Baking Show,” which means it’s time for a bunch of kind British people to stuff various creams into... Read More
2026 Tonys: Laurie Metcalf (‘Little Bear Ridge Road,’ ‘Death of a Salesman’) May Join Elite Group of Double-Nominated Performers 
2026 Tribeca Festival Celebrates 25th Anniversary with World Premieres of ‘Hadestown: The Musical,’ ‘Earth, Wind & Fire’ Doc 
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 149 – ‘Killer of Sheep’ (Charles Burnett, 1978) 
‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ Review: Careful the Spell You Cast, Children Will Listen (and Sometimes Kill) [C]