Tuesday

13-05-2025 Vol 19

Category: TV show

Remembering Jan Dawson, My Mother-in-Law (Twice)

Ours is an extended family with a lot of tragedy in it, but Jan Dawson’s was unique. Jan was the…

Explosive Action Carries “DOOM: The Dark Ages” Even as New Ideas Falter

“DOOM” and I go way back (and I’m not talking about the 2005 movie that Roger notoriously hated). I’m old…

Jane Schoenbrun Sets Cast for Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, Picked Up By MUBI

After I Saw the TV Glow topped our list of the 50 best films of 2024, there’s been much anticipation…

We Were Dangerous Review: A Coming-of-Age Tale of Energetic Independence and Defiance

The Matron (Rima Te Wiata) of Te Motu School for Incorrigible and Delinquent Girls truly believes she’s doing the work…

Season 2 of Peacock’s “Poker Face” Deals Natasha Lyonne Another Hand of Devilishly Delightful Mysteries

In an age of absurdly serialized storytelling and streaming series that structure their seasons like a “ten-hour movie,” Buddha bless…

Wong Kar-wai’s Blossoms Shanghai Finally Gets Distribution Outside China

Wong Kar-wai’s long-gestating Blossoms Shanghai first began airing in China way back in late 2023. After three years of filming, the series…

The Code Review: Dasha Nekrasova and Peter Vack Pus Through the Chaos of Modern Life

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2024 Fantasia coverage. The Code opens in theaters on May…

Black Tea Review: Abderrahmane Sissako Crafts a Low-Tempo Romance

Do you want someone to whisper into your ear or yell? In most cases, you’ll answer the former, but if…

Caught by the Tides Review: Jia Zhangke and Zhao Tao Speed Through 20 Years of History

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2024 Cannes coverage. Caught by the Tides opens in theaters…

Wisdom of the Sages: Warren Buffet, Deborah Szekely, Buddy Guy, and Pope Francis Show Us the Way

What can we look to during these fraught times to keep our hope alive? Fred Rogers reminded us to “look…