Director Skye Borgman’s three-episode documentary places Anthony Tremplet’s real life killing of his father not under a microscope, but in a landscape of...
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Whoopi Goldberg’s classic “Sister Act” makes joyful noise even in 2022
First released in 1992, Sister Act brings a new sense to "making a joyful noise," even today. Starring Whoopi Goldberg, the film tells the story of Delores Van Cartier, a nightclub singer whose life is imperiled when she turns witness against her mobster ex-lover. . .
‘CripTales’ challenges Hollywood’s disability representation practices
“See the ability not the disability.” This familiar saying quoted in episode 4 of “CripTales” reflects common attempts to separate the person from their disability. “CripTales” adamantly rejects this platitude, preferring to face the reality...
‘Great British Baking Show’ returns to Netflix
“The Great British Baking Show” deserves a Hollywood handshake. Known as “The Great British Bake Off” on the BBC, and now most widely available on Netflix, the show provides a welcome dose of extravagant wholesomeness in the midst of...
‘9’ offers surprising depth
“Our world is ending, but life must go on.” Shane Acker’s film “9” warms hearts with a warning chill, just as this final line of its opening narration suggests.
‘Cuties’ worth watching despite #CancelNetflix
“Cuties” wants to make you uncomfortable. Maïmouna Doucouré’s Sundance Film Festival award-winning film forces viewers to confront the potentially harmful messages young children receive about sexuality from two extreme viewpoints. Released on Netflix’s streaming platform Sept. 9, the French film...
‘Criminal: United Kingdom’ locks viewers in
The no-frills opening to Netflix’s 2019 mini-series “Criminal: United Kingdom” clearly establishes what to expect from it. This is not a show that laughs – it is an endless intense staring contest...
‘RED’ offers a fun ride
"RED" is one crazy car ride of an adventure story. For viewers willing to wait out the cringy first 20-or-so minutes, the 2010 release based on a DC Comics series offers a journey of upbeat heroic antics. Titled after...
‘Future Nostalgia’ dances right along
Dua Lipa’s second album, “Future Nostalgia” bookends a dance party invite with social commentary. The album’s opening title track firmly establishes the hallmarks that define the album: electronic vintage dance beats, self-confident...
‘Glow Up’ shines bright
Netflix's newly released second season of "Glow Up: Britain's Next Makeup Star," has little need of a glow up. It's already glowing...
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