After a lengthy absence from directing Alfonso Cuarón returns with an unsurprising stint in streaming. Apple TV’s “Disclaimer” is a perfect reminder of why the Mexican auteur has gained such renown over…
Life comes at a millennial couple fast in “We Live in Time,” director John Crowley’s romantic tear-jerker that sees Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield’s characters, Almut and Tobias, navigating some of the…
For those who live outside of the lives of famous artists, there is an enduring fascination with how they found success. Pharrell Williams is certainly an immense talent, whose name graces the credits…
Like any other genre, sports stories tend to have their own preset clichés. Boxing in particular is all about underdogs and big chances. Hulu’s “La Máquina” (Spanish for “The Machine”) reunites Mexican…
It is no secret that ever since “Iron Man” and “The Dark Knight,” superheroes have dominated pop culture. Those who are not fans, and even casual viewers, have despaired over film and television…
When Todd Phillips’ “Joker” premiered in 2019 it was a polarizing pop cultural phenomenon. The nihilistic, grimy reimagining of the iconic character seemed to tap into the public mood. It went on to…
