drama

DOWNHILL: Skiing Across Yellow Snow
DOWNHILL: Skiing Across Yellow Snow

Downhill skews and scraps the richness of its predecessor and replaces it with dragging drama and cringy comedy.

THE CALL OF THE WILD: A Pleasant Watch Despite A Meandering Story & Distracting CGI
THE CALL OF THE WILD: A Pleasant Watch Despite A Meandering Story & Distracting CGI

This adaptation of The Call of the Wild doesn’t quite have the same impact as Jack London’s bold portrayal of nature versus man. But it’s hard to decry it all the same.

Homeland (S8E2) "Catch And Release": An Explosive Escalation
Homeland (S8E2) “Catch And Release”: An Explosive Escalation

This episode of Homeland leaves us wondering if perhaps, the show may finally be coming to understand the responsibility in commenting on volatile real-world situations.

THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN: The Act Of Definition
THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN: The Act Of Definition

The Professor and the Madman limps out as a woefully half-baked and overcooked spectacle that mistakes reality for relevance.

“I Hope They Leave Feeling Uncomfortable.“ Sundance 2020, Interview with Writer/Director of HIGH TIDE Veronica Chen
“I Hope They Leave Feeling Uncomfortable.“ Sundance 2020 Interview With HIGH TIDE Writer/Director Veronica Chen

We were able to talk with Veronica Chen at Sundance Film Festival, director of the thriller High Tide.

STAR TREK: PICARD (S1E4) "Absolute Candor": Computer, Freeze Program
STAR TREK: PICARD (S1E4) “Absolute Candor”: Computer, Freeze Program

“Absolute Candor” is the first properly disappointing episode that finds Picard treading water and lacking any discernible direction.

STANDING UP, FALLING DOWN: A Minor Vehicle For The Comedy's Stars
STANDING UP, FALLING DOWN: A Minor Vehicle For The Comedy’s Stars

Unfortunately, Billy Crystal and Ben Schwartz aren’t enough to elevate Standing Up, Falling Down to success.

LOCKE & KEY SEASON 1: A Safe Yet Fun Dive Into A House Of Magic
LOCKE & KEY SEASON 1: A Safe Yet Fun Dive Into A House Of Magic

While it could have taken more risks, season one of Locke & Key gives us a feasible starting point for what could be a flourishing new fantasy series.

TO ALL THE BOYS: PS. I STILL LOVE YOU: Can’t Quite Recapture The Magic
TO ALL THE BOYS: PS. I STILL LOVE YOU: Can’t Quite Recapture The Magic

Lara Jean Covey is back and more relationship trouble is ahead for her, but the sequel feels like a missed opportunity. Maria Lattila reviews.

THE PATIENT MAN: 'Strangers on a Tram' and the Art of Revenge
THE PATIENT MAN: ‘Strangers On A Tram’ & The Art Of Revenge

The Patient Man is a well-constructed thriller which deserves to be seen not only on the strengths of its convictions, but also for what it aims to achieve.

The PHOTOGRAPH: Pretty, But Bland
The PHOTOGRAPH: Pretty, But Bland

There are definitely moments in The Photograph that briefly feel like the Valentine’s Day treat it should be. But ultimately, it falls flat.

WHAT LOVE LOOKS LIKE: Love & Other Ughs
WHAT LOVE LOOKS LIKE: Love & Other Ughs

What Love Looks Like brings very little to the table in terms of originality or likeability. You’ve seen it all before, done better, and in more captivating ways and with better acting.

HOMELAND (S8E1) "Deception Indicated": A Potentially Dangerous Beginning Of The End
HOMELAND (S8E1) “Deception Indicated”: A Potentially Dangerous Beginning Of The End

As has happened multiple times throughout Homeland’s season openers, we’re presented with what may be a bait and switch.

STAR TREK: PICARD (S1E3) “The End Is The Beginning”: We Have Lift Off

After two weeks of what was beginning to feel like CSI: Picard, it was nice to return to something recognizably Star Trek in “The End Is the Beginning”.

THE RHYTHM SECTION: Not Quite Right
THE RHYTHM SECTION: Not Quite Right

The Rhythm Section has some enjoyable elements, but in the end, this mostly formulaic flick isn’t the female-driven spy thriller we’ve been looking for.