‘PEN15’ Season 2 Understands the Angst of First Kisses and Tragic Putdowns
Even more than season one, this second serving of Hulu’s “PEN15” comprehends the very angst of pondering those little life developments, that in adolescence…
Ryan Murphy’s ‘Ratched’ Gets Deranged in Lush Technicolor Style
When Netflix granted maverick producer Ryan Murphy carte blanche to make original content, they essentially unleashed his obsession with aesthetic. When approaching his latest Netflix…
Luca Guadagnino Contemplates the Yearnings of Youth in HBO’s Ethereal ‘We Are Who We Are’
Something about sunshine and beaches always makes them the ideal setting for stories that meditate on the very feeling of youth. The sea, the awakening of hormonal boldness, the yearning for…
Jude Law Enters a World of Desperate Hearts and Cultish Devotion in HBO’s ‘The Third Day’
HBO’s “The Third Day” is a thriller more than apt for our times. It is surreal, bending perceptions of reality at its will, and…
Jack Dylan Grazer and Jordan Kristine Seamón on the Making of HBO’s Ode to Youth ‘We Are Who We Are’
Rarely has contemporary youth been captured with the kind of ethereal, enveloping ambiance of HBO’s eight-part series “We Are Who We Are.” Adding to…
Chloë Sevigny on Defying Stereotypes in Luca Guadagnino’s ‘We Are Who We Are’ and Her New Role as a Parent
Chloë Sevigny is an artist who follows her instincts. Defying any pressures to take on roles because of fads or franchises, what matters to her is…
Katherine Ryan Channels Her Own Life Experiences Into Quirky Netflix Comedy Series ‘The Duchess’
A single mother’s quest to have a second baby is chronicled in “The Duchess,” the latest comedy series from Netflix. Stand-up comedian…
Hulu’s ‘Woke’ Is Subdued Comedy With a Relevant Theme About Willful Ignorance
It is almost a natural law that art, in any form, is influenced by the times. If you want to get a good sense of the ‘60s just put on any…
Amazon’s ‘The Boys’ Spills Even More Blood and Social Satire in Season 2
Like it or not, these are very political times. Protests, the elections, governmental authority or lack thereof, these have been topics hovering over everyone’s head even more in this uncertain year.
Hilary Swank Promises to Bring Life to Mars in Netflix’s ‘Away’
Netflix’s expansive planet-hopping series “Away” begins on the moon, where the crew is preparing to launch the world’s inaugural trip to Mars. We don’t…
Sweden’s Favorite Detective Gets a Modern Makeover in Netflix’s ‘Young Wallander’
Netflix’s “Young Wallander” is the story of a naive and caring young cop on his way to becoming a cynical loner with anger issues.
‘A.P. Bio’ Moves To Peacock for a Hilariously Dysfunctional Third Season
In the age of streaming we can be thankful it’s easier for some shows to get second chances. “A.P. Bio” premiered on NBC two…