The Gentlemen Season 2 is a more focused, darker season of television that builds on an already strong debut. Theo James and Kaya Scodelario remain a perfect match as business partners, while Guy Ritchie’s sharp dialogue gives both actors plenty to sink their teeth into. An abrupt love story and Susie’s lack of an independent […]

Following an excellent pilot, Lanterns continues its impressive start with three strong episodes that deepen its central mystery and the contrasting dynamic between Hal Jordan and John Stewart. Kyle Chandler continues to deliver some of his best work since Friday Night Lights. Aaron Pierre gets more room to explore John after the Hal-centric pilot. Episode […]

Nearly three years after Coyote vs. ACME completed filming, only to be shelved by Warner Bros., the animated-live-action hybrid finally sees the light of day. The finished product is a frustratingly mixed bag, pairing gorgeous animation and surprisingly genuine emotion with comedy that misses far more often than it lands. Wile E. Coyote’s never-ending pursuit […]

Armed with a trio of terrific storytellers in Damon Lindelof (Watchmen, Lost), Tom King and Chris Mundy, Lanterns is a confident procedural that brings something different to the DC Universe. Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre have tremendous chemistry as Hal Jordan and John Stewart, with their contrasting personalities driving much of the series. Set primarily […]

House of the Dragon Season 3 concludes its strongest season yet with a thrilling final stretch that pushes the Dance of the Dragons into all-out war. The Battle of Tumbleton delivers the scale and devastation the series has spent years building toward, while Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith, Tom Glynn-Carney and Ewan Mitchell continue to elevate […]

Following the emotional finale of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Spider-Man: Brand New Day had the difficult task of reinventing Peter Parker while honoring everything that came before. Director Destin Daniel Cretton rises to the challenge, delivering a thrilling, character-driven adventure anchored by Tom Holland‘s best performance as Spider-Man. Bolstered by the franchise’s most exhilarating action […]

More than 2,700 years after Homer first chronicled Odysseus’ journey home, Christopher Nolan has crafted a retelling worthy of the source material. The Odyssey is a visually staggering epic that never loses sight of its humanity. Nolan pairs grand-scale filmmaking with an intimate story about perseverance, hope and human audacity. Led by a career-best performance […]

Disney’s live-action Moana (2026) benefits from two winning performances. Catherine Laga’aia brings warmth and determination to the title role, while Dwayne Johnson effortlessly slips back into Maui. But as a nearly shot-for-shot remake of a film that’s only a decade old, it rarely justifies revisiting the journey. Thankfully, the heartfelt story and Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s unforgettable […]

After an action-packed season premiere, House of the Dragon Season 3 delivers its strongest material yet with two compelling episodes that place Rhaenyra firmly on the Iron Throne. As she discovers that ruling the Seven Kingdoms is far more difficult than claiming them, the series finds a compelling balance between political intrigue, character drama, and […]

Christopher Storer delivers one of television’s strongest final seasons with The Bear Season 5. More focused than its predecessor, the final chapter balances the series’ trademark intensity with a heartfelt sense of closure, giving every major character meaningful moments to shine. Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri and Ebon Moss-Bachrach all deliver exceptional performances. While Carmy’s […]