‘Spaceship Earth’ is optimistic portrayal of environmental activism
“Spaceship Earth” — a documentary following a group of countercultural entrepreneurs and their eccentric leader — feels in some ways like an anti-“Tiger King.”
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Category Archives: Film & Television
Viewers pick their paths to amusement in ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend’
Although “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” concluded with its final season in 2019, its newest interactive special, subtitled “Kimmy vs. the Reverend,” is an incredibly entertaining epilogue to the series.
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Netflix’s ‘Hollywood’ falls short of its premise
While the script includes several clever lines and cheeky references, the overarching plot is too convenient for its own good.
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‘The Midnight Gospel’ isn’t for everyone, but it doesn’t try to be
Though the show’s premise as a sort of meta-podcast may be hard to buy into for some, it’s crafted with enough heart and talent to warrant high praise on all counts.
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Hulu’s ‘Normal People’ exudes vicious vulnerability
Intimacy, according to “Normal People,” is a living, breathing entity that exists between two people, suspended in a web of vulnerability.
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Clever writing elevates familiar teen comedy tropes in ‘Never Have I Ever’
While the storytelling may often rely too heavily on its genre formatting, “Never Have I Ever” ultimately succeeds because of the strength of its writing.
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‘Beastie Boys Story’ lets the band do the talking
Ultimately, “Beastie Boys Story” more than does its subjects justice — it celebrates them.
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The bar is so low for ‘Too Hot To Handle’ yet it still disappoints
The bar is buried 10 feet under the sand, yet somehow “Too Hot To Handle” still does not live up to the minimal expectations it has set up for itself.
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Wagner Moura elevates Netflix’s well-intentioned yet flawed biopic ‘Sergio’
The screenplay seems to prioritize a complex romantic storyline over its portrayal of historical events, so much so that its politics become greatly oversimplified.
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‘Selah and the Spades’ is smart, stylish teen drama
The film’s distinct visual style elevates both the script’s poeticism and the cast’s performances.
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