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STAR TREK: PICARD (S1E9) “Et In Arcadia Ego, Part 1”: Android Reckoning
STAR TREK: PICARD (S1E9) “Et In Arcadia Ego, Part 1”: Android Reckoning

If the purpose of “Et in Arcadia Ego, Part 1” was to reassure viewers that all we’ve seen up to this point mattered, well… mission failed.

ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES: Mishandled Tragedy
ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES: Mishandled Tragedy

All The Bright Places is a disservice to teen audiences who have longed for an honest depiction of serious issues like mental illness and suicide.

SXSW 2020: DRUNK BUS
SXSW 2020: DRUNK BUS

Drunk Bus is edgy and heartwarming, bringing powerful performances and an even stronger message to this coming-of-age film.

HOMELAND (S8E7) "F**ker Shot Me": Tighter & Tighter
HOMELAND (S8E7) “F**ker Shot Me”: Tighter & Tighter

As Homeland’s “F**ker Shot Me” and the preceding episodes depict, the only thing “exceptional” about America is its hypocrisy.

THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA "Part 1": A Familiar Beginning
THE PLOT AGAINST AMERICA “Part 1”: A Familiar Beginning

The Plot Against America “Part 1” is a textbook example of perfection in building a narrative foundation.

FIRE WILL COME: It Certainly Does, But Little Else Follows
FIRE WILL COME: It Certainly Does, But Little Else Follows

Fire Will Come has the market cornered on the artistry, but for all its technical skill, it comes up short, both in length and in content.

STAR TREK: PICARD (S1E8) “Broken Pieces”: Preparing For The End

“Broken Pieces” is an episode that sends everyone on their way to where they’ll need to be in the upcoming two-part finale, but doesn’t do so with any tangible enthusiasm.

WESTWORLD (S3E1) "Parce Domine": A Promising Start
WESTWORLD (S3E1) “Parce Domine”: A Promising Start

Compared to the confusing season 2, the first episode Westworld season 3 is more straightforward, and much clearer and more exciting in terms of the action and its philosophical examination.

SXSW 2020: I WILL MAKE YOU MINE: Make this Yours
SXSW 2020: I WILL MAKE YOU MINE: Make This Yours

Despite a few stumbles along the way, I Will Make You Mine is a deeply nuanced directorial debut and character study that will leave audiences satisfied.

Homeland (S8E6): "Two Minutes": The Climb Continues
Homeland (S8E6): “Two Minutes”: The Climb Continues

Homeland brings the most quietly powerful episode so far this season, slowly moving up hill, hearts pounding as we anticipate the inevitable plunge.

BLOODSHOT: A Laughably Bad Comic Book Film
BLOODSHOT: A Laughably Bad Comic Book Film

Bloodshot attempts to do something “different”, but retains to many of the clichés its predecessors have befallen to.

STARGIRL: A Conventional Movie About An Unconventional Girl
STARGIRL: A Conventional Movie About An Unconventional Girl

Julia Hart’s Stargirl is a decent adaptation of the beloved young adult novel, but it’s incredibly underwhelming.

THE CLONE WARS (S7E3) "On the Wings of Keerdaks": The Great Escape
THE CLONE WARS (S7E3) “On the Wings of Keerdaks”: The Great Escape

The 3rd episode, “On The Wings of Keerdaks” was just a classic episode of Clone Wars with one thing on the agenda: get out alive. Let’s talk about it.

SYNONYMS: Farewell to Language
SYNONYMS: Farewell To Language

The conflicts at the heart of Synonyms will resonate deeply, thanks to Lapid’s deeply personal storytelling and Mercier’s fiery performance.

Homeland (S8E5) "Chalk Two Down": Fact, Fiction & Everything in Between
Homeland (S8E5) “Chalk Two Down”: Fact, Fiction & Everything In Between

As we continue to see the tapestry come together throughout the next several weeks, one fact is inescapable: we’re in for a hell of a ride.