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WESTWORLD (S3E8) "Crisis Theory": The Beauty Of Humanity
WESTWORLD (S3E8) “Crisis Theory”: The Beauty Of Humanity

The third season of Westworld finally came to an end last night on a hopeful and bittersweet moment. The story, unfortunately, concludes in an underwhelming and frustrating note.

Back From The Shadows: PSYCHO II As A Film Sequel

Let’s take a look at Psycho II as one of Hollywood’s most famous belated movie sequels.

HOMELAND (S8E12) “Prisoners Of War”: Riding Off Into the Sunset... Of Civilization
HOMELAND (S8E12) “Prisoners Of War”: Riding Off Into the Sunset… Of Civilization

After eight stellar seasons, Showtime’s Homeland has finally come to an end. Prisoners of War…

Four Murders: An Omnibus Review Of Four BBC Adaptations Of Agatha Christie
Four Murders: An Omnibus Review Of Four BBC Adaptations Of Agatha Christie

Clement Tyler Obropta looks back at four BBC Agatha Christie adaptations, all reimagined for the small screen by Sarah Phelps.

WESTWORLD (S3E7) "Passed Pawn": The Pawn Is Ready To Take Down The King
WESTWORLD (S3E7) “Passed Pawn”: The Pawn Is Ready To Take Down The King

Even though the action sequences of the episode are thrilling, much of what happens this episode, in the end, is just a setup to what will hopefully be an epic season finale.

HOMELAND (S8E11) “The English Teacher”: Impressively Making The Most Of A Missed Target
HOMELAND (S8E11) “The English Teacher”: Impressively Making The Most Of A Missed Target

In The English Teacher, the penultimate episode, the team behind Homeland delivers a stellar story, weaving the various threads through the loom into a masterful tapestry.

WESTWORLD (S3E6) "Decoherence": The End Is Near & Everyone's Hurt
WESTWORLD (S3E6) “Decoherence”: The End Is Near & Everyone’s Hurt

It’s still not as great and exciting as the first four episodes of the season, ‘Decoherence’, in the end, manages to get the job done.

THE PALE HORSE Miniseries: More "Midsommar" Than "Midsomer Murders"
THE PALE HORSE Miniseries: More “Midsommar” Than “Midsomer Murders”

Agatha Christie’s The Pale Horse, though not quite a detective story, seems designed to test the genre’s rules, and also my patience.

HOMELAND (S8E10) “Designated Driver”: All Cards (Awkwardly) On The Table
HOMELAND (S8E10) “Designated Driver”: All Cards (Awkwardly) On The Table

“Designated Driver” was as compelling as any episode this season of Homeland, despite the flaws. But where do things go from here?

WESTWORLD (S3E5) "Genre": A Mediocre Genre-Bending Trip
WESTWORLD (S3E5) “Genre”: A Mediocre Genre-Bending Trip

In its 5th episode, Westworld finally falls back into its old habit of overcomplicating its storyline, which would’ve worked better had it been told straightforwardly.

FINDING YINGYING: A Heartbreaking Portrait of Loss and Grief
SXSW 2020: FINDING YINGYING: A Heartbreaking Portrait Of Loss & Grief

Finding Yingying isn’t an easy watch, but this documentary is powerful in how it captures a family in their most vulnerable moments.

THE SINNER Season 3: Articulating Male Vulnerability
THE SINNER Season 3: Articulating Male Vulnerability

When the show digs deep into its examination of masculinity and male emotions, The Sinner remains a standout like no other crime show on TV right now.

HOMELAND (S8E9) “In Full Flight”: Setting The Stage For An Explosive Finale
HOMELAND (S8E9) “In Full Flight”: Setting The Stage For An Explosive Finale

As we round the final base for the home stretch, these last three episodes promise to be as compelling and exciting as any Homeland has seen.

WESTWORLD (S3E4) "The Mother Of Exiles": The Beginning Of Doloresation
WESTWORLD (S3E4) “The Mother Of Exiles”: The Beginning Of Doloresation

Because “The Mother of Exiles” moves straightforwardly, even when it reveals the biggest twist of the season so far, everything seems to be more exciting and thrilling.

HOMELAND (S8E8) “Threnody(s)”: The Calm Before The Storm
HOMELAND (S8E8) “Threnody(s)”: The Calm Before The Storm

Threnody(s) gave us a moment to breathe in what has so far been a fast-paced season. It also brought the deaths of two long-lasting characters.