'Words of War' Filmmakers Discuss Timely Political Thriller
Director James Strong and producer Mark Maxey discuss their new film about the late Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya, who risked her life to report on the Chechen genocide. 'Words of War' hits theaters on May 2. Disclaimer: This story is…
Read more
Natasha Lyonne’s Detective Series Takes Big Swings With Absurdist Mysteries
Created by Rian Johnson and starring Natasha Lyonne in a role tailor-made for her, the first season of the Peacock series “Poker Face” was an undeniable triumph. Armed with a fantastic name and one of the best closets in television,…
Read more
Natasha Lyonne’s Murder Mystery Comedy Returns With a More Uneven Ride
Most probably know what a "whodunit" is, but what exactly is a "howcatchem"? To put it simply, it's the same formula that most detective shows and crime procedurals follow, but reversed, where the crime and killer are revealed up front,…
Read more
“One of our Biggest Challenges Was Painting the Pool”: Isaac Gale on Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted
Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted Isaac Gale and Ryan Olson’s Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted is a gonzo doc that perfectly reflects its trio of carpe diem stars — fun-loving musicians who reside in a bachelor pad in…
Read more
I Was Genuinely Shaken After Watching This Methodical Thriller About A Disturbing Road Trip
As someone who watches a lot of horror movies and TV shows, it's rare for a film to truly terrify me. While pulse-pounding scares and creepy premises still make me feel something while watching various movies, those feelings often fade…
Read more
‘I Kissed a Girl’ Singer Was 66
Jill Sobule, the singer-songwriter behind “I Kissed a Girl,” the first openly gay track to break into the Billboard Top 20, has died. She was 66. Sobule died Thursday in a house fire while staying with friends in a Minneapolis…
Read more
‘Poker Face,’ ‘Dept. Q,’ ‘Murderbot’ & More
As we inch towards warmer weather and the winter series are officially wrapped up, May delivers some fresh new series for easy binge-watching. While there are some returning series, such as the Natasha Lyonne-starring “Poker Face,” May has a lot…
Read more
A Graceful Debut That Lingers
Isaiah Saxon’s feature directorial debut, The Legend of Ochi, is a tenderly woven tapestry of myth, nature, and the unbreakable bonds forged in unlikely places. The film strikes a delicate balance between intimate character moments and sweeping landscape vistas, telling…
Read more
’Étoile’s Charlotte Gainsbourg Was Disappointed She Didn’t Get Her Own Dance Number
[Editor's note: The following contains spoilers for Étoile.] Summary 'Étoile' follows ballet companies in New York City and Paris swapping stars to preserve their legacies. Charlotte Gainsbourg, who plays Geneviève, discussed ballet, learning fast-paced dialogue, and the dynamics between characters.…
Read more
Maybe the Throuple Was the Friends We Made Along the Way
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Doctor Odyssey Episode 16. What could possibly be the perfect chaser to the shot-to-the-heart that last night’s 9-1-1 proved to be? Obviously, a healthy dose of Doctor Odyssey! After last week’s twintastic…
Read more
Love Conquers All or Costs Everything In Season 3
Will New York society finally be able to accept new money families? “The Gilded Age” returns for a much-anticipated third season. Hailing from creator, writer, and executive producer Julian Fellowes, this acclaimed series quickly became a favorite among fans. The…
Read more
David Blaine Explains Why He Decided Not To Pull His Eyeball out of His Head for ‘Do Not Attempt’
[Editor's note: The following contains spoilers for Do Not Attempt.] Summary In the National Geographic docuseries 'David Blaine Do Not Attempt,' David Blaine showcases incredible individuals around the globe who perform feats that can only be considered magic. The series…
Read more