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Review: ‘This Is Not Berlin’

Catherine Springer August 5, 2019

I’m starting to feel about coming-of-age movies the same way I feel about superhero movies: at this point, it’s got to be really special for... Read More

TV Recap: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Episode 11 – ‘”Liars”

Catherine Springer August 2, 2019

June is counting all the muffins sent by the Marthas: there are 52. 52 kids that June can get out, but she’s only been promised... Read More

TV Recap: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Episode 10 – “Witness”

Catherine Springer July 25, 2019

After her ordeal in the hospital, June is returned to the Lawrence’s—I guess Lydia had a change of heart regarding transferring June to another house. ... Read More

In defense of ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 2

Erik Anderson July 22, 2019

Below details spoilers to the second season of HBO’s Emmy-winning Big Little Lies, including the season two finale. The author has chosen to remain anonymous.... Read More

TV Recap: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Episode 9 – “Heaven is a Place on Earth”

Catherine Springer July 19, 2019

Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven Is A Place On Earth” plays, then cuts out as we look down on Ofmatthew in a hospital bed. So we know... Read More

TV Recap: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Episode 8 – “Unfit”

Catherine Springer July 14, 2019

All of the handmaids shun Ofmatthew after the reveal that she was responsible for Hannah’s martha’s execution and for Hannah being relocated. Janine, ever reluctant... Read More

Review: ‘The Lion King’

Erik Anderson July 11, 2019

Between 1939, with their film animated feature Snow White, up to the early 1960s, The Walt Disney Company was the dominated studio for animated film.... Read More

TV Recap: ‘Pose’ Episode 4 – Candy’s Sweet Refrain

Kelley Rand July 10, 2019

We open this week on “fierce and flexible queens” taking the ballroom floor by storm, swirling and twirling and dipping like their lives depend on... Read More

Review: Lulu Wang’s ‘The Farewell’

Erik Anderson July 9, 2019

“Based on an actual lie” That is the opening title card for Lulu Wang’s deeply personal and richly drawn The Farewell, providing us immediately with... Read More

TV Recap: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Episode 7 – “Under His Eye”

Catherine Springer July 5, 2019

June is really getting the routine down now. Since the new round of purges, public hangings have become almost a daily occurrence, and it seems... Read More

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