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Arts Vanity: Which Insane ‘Riverdale’ Plot Are You Based on Your Zodiac Sign?
I thought I would help you figure out which bizarre plot you are based on your Zodiac sign (you’re welcome!)
‘The White Lotus’ Review: Season Two Arrives in Sicily
In a clever expansion of its original premise, the show’s distinctive brand of dark humor and biting exploration of social themes continues with a new cast at The White Lotus Sicily.
‘The Woman King’ Review: Viola Davis Shines in Triumphant Historical Epic
Both thoughtful and undeniably entertaining, “The Woman King” breathes new life into the studio action film.
Arts Vanity: A Reflection on DCOMs and the Revolutionary Vision of ‘Lemonade Mouth’
Incoming TV Executive Jamila O’Hara staunchly believes that “High School Musical 2” is way better than “High School Musical.”
‘Calls’ Review: An Intriguing but Unnecessary Experiment in Audio-Based TV
The visuals undoubtedly add aesthetic interest to the show, but are they enough to justify what’s essentially a fiction podcast residing on a television streaming app?
26th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards Corrects Golden Globes’ Wrongs and Provides Hope for Oscars
Perhaps the most important truth that the CCAs nominees and winners reveal is that representation in thoughtful storytelling matters and deserves to be recognized during awards season.
“Black-ish” Review: The Johnson Family Returns from Vacation in Mid-Season Premiere
“Black-out” brings the Johnsons into a new year, but it’s clear that the chaos and trauma that defined 2020 is still very much in their world.
Riverdale Premiere Review: Season Five Offers More Wild Antics — And New Possibilities
For an episode entitled “Climax,” this season’s premiere is surprisingly tame, arguably anticlimactic.
'Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom' Celebrates and Defends Black Art
Ultimately, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”’s captivating visuals, radiant performances, and celebration of the Blues in its music and sound design make for an affecting meditation on Black art and racism in the entertainment industry that unfortunately feels as timely as ever.
‘His House’ Subverts our Expectations in Haunting Portrait of Emigration and Trauma
Both visually and narratively compelling, “His House” is an affecting portrait of trauma, guilt, and the refugee experience.