The new “Ad Astra” trailer is stunning. It really looks quite good, but I’m not getting my hopes up just yet. The September release date worries me, but maybe once the Academy transitions fully to an early February ceremony, September comes the new October. But the music, visuals, and some of the twists teased at in this latest trailer seem to…[Read more]

The last scene of last week’s episode was dreadful, worse than the Serena-June confrontation at the Lincoln Memorial. Even Elisabeth Moss was off with those ridiculous facial expressions. Why am I still watching this show?

This was a visceral and visually stunning experience. In the moment, the overwhelming uneasiness of the film washed over me completely and by the end of the film, you kind of come to realize that the plot is not as hard to follow as you think it is. However, it is Ari Aster’s direction and the cinematography, score, and production design that lend…[Read more]

Another extremely thrilling season of television. This season allowed for some growth and evolution that I think was necessary to justify its continued existence, while also seemingly setting things up for a final chapter. I think this season wore its ambition and influences on its sleeve, and it was just pure joy to watch it all unfold. As is the…[Read more]

Honestly, I am really feeling this show. At the very least, it is always visually captivating and arresting. At its best, we’re getting some great storytelling. The “art of the dick pic” sequence was great. The character development is interesting to watch unfold. After the first episode, it was hard to have a sense of who these characters were…[Read more]

Thank god.

Guys. That confrontation scene between June and Serena in front of the Lincoln Memorial with them screaming at each other, their voices echoing around that huge chamber, causing what would’ve been a huge scene if anyone were to be within earshot of them…

…ONLY FOR JUNE TO TURN AROUND AND WALK TOWARD A CROWD OF THOUSANDS OF HANDMAIDS ON THE…[Read more]

A really great film and quells any suspicion that a fourth film in this franchise was merely a money grab. While “Toy Story 3” feels like the true conclusion to these films, “Toy Story 4” almost acts as the poignant epilogue. There is a reason for this film to exist and it requires a little more effort to discover why that is. This is one of the…[Read more]

I used the “visibility” argument for “This Is Us” getting into Writing and Directing last year for the Super Bowl episode and that blew up in my face, so I don’t know if that argument holds up.

I watched this with my roommate and he said halfway through the episode that he would finish it out but wasn’t watching the rest of the season. I, on the other hand, only needed to get through the first seventeen minutes before deciding I was in for the rest of the season.

I think that’s the story of the show. You’re either out on it or all in. I…[Read more]

I am predicting it at the Emmys, but mainly as a reward for the first two seasons since they didn’t nominate it in Drama Series last year. But TCAs have their finger on the pulse a little more than the Television Academy and they have no problem dropping shows clearly.

I’m kind of surprised “Killing Eve” made it back into Drama when it was generally agreed upon that there was a sophomore slump, especially when you consider shows like “Bodyguard” were left out. As far as Madden not making Individual, at least that is a strong lineup across the board with obvious critical favorite performances, but “Killing Eve”…[Read more]

Nominations are here: https://tvline.com/2019/06/19/tca-awards-nominations-2019-pose/

The miniseries dominance shows what a strong year it is in the limited categories and not so much for dramas. I wish “Haunting of Hill House” had got a slice of that love. I think Program of the Year will go to either “Chernobyl” or “When They See Us.” Love the…[Read more]

Iain Armitage is so good on this show that it almost neagtes my utter loathing I have toward him because of “Young Sheldon,” where he is absolutely insufferable.

I saw this last weekend and it is a really great crowd-pleasing film. Mindy Kaling and Emma Thompson are quite the dynamic duo and their chemistry is off the charts. This was maybe the best Kaling has ever been on camera. Thompson was great and made what could be a distinguishably unlikable character someone to root for. The supporting cast is all…[Read more]

“Veep” and “Barry” only submitting one episode and “Maisel” submitting two means we’ll at least get two other nominees in this category that aren’t one of those three shows, which is a pleasant surprise, as I had surmised those might be the only nominated shows if they each had multiple submissions. If I had to guess, these shows stand the best…[Read more]

Jharrel Jerome and Niecy Nash are sooooo good in part four. Korey’s story is devastating. If Nash was campaigned supporting, I would be predicting her immediately.

“The Crowening” is a series highlight for Catherine O’Hara, and “The Hike” was a big episode (and likely the writing contender) for Dan Levy. I think those episode choices make sense.

It was…exactly okay. There were some good parts (Naomi Scott, the bright visuals, some of the humor), there were some bad parts (Mena Massoud’s singing and dramatic moments, that sped-up cinematography, some terrible CGI moments), but overall it was fine. It works best as a kid’s movie for a new generation, but does nothing to improve upon or…[Read more]

I saw this at an advanced screening earlier this month and it is EVERYTHING. I feel like “Lady Bird” meets “Superbad” is a just comparison, but this is a bold film so it goes beyond calling it the “next” of those films. Truly, there are some massive swings for the fences here and the movie mostly comes out on top. The script is tight, delightful,…[Read more]