WHAT TO WATCH
Come See Me in the Good Light review: a radiant documentary about love and loss
TL;DR: A tender, funny, and unfiltered portrait of poet Andrea Gibson’s final months. It’s heartbreaking and life-affirming at once, carried by the electric bond between Gibson and Megan Falley. A…
Your weekly Disney+ streaming pick: The Manipulated, the thriller you can’t miss
TL;DR: The Manipulated turns a standard wrongly-accused setup into a fast-moving revenge thriller powered by strong performances and a conspiracy that unfolds with purpose. It avoids the usual courtroom drag…
Tulsa King season 3 episode 9 review: Samuel L. Jackson explodes into the story
TL;DR: Tulsa King Season 3 Episode 9 delivers one of the strongest chapters in the series. Samuel L. Jackson’s assassin brings gravity and charisma. Dwight’s liquor empire expands. Tyson builds…
IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 4 Review — Pennywise’s Origin Story Finally Hits Like a Cosmic Gut Punch
TL;DR: Episode 4 of IT: Welcome to Derry is the series’ strongest hour yet, delivering a haunting cocktail of character drama, ancient horror lore, and Pennywise’s long-awaited origin story. Between Lilly’s heartbreaking…
A Very Jonas Christmas review: nostalgia, music, and holiday magic that works
TL;DR: A Very Jonas Christmas is a cozy, self-aware holiday musical packed with heartfelt sibling drama, nostalgic callbacks, catchy new Jonas Brothers songs, and enough Disney-approved cheese to fill a…
Pluribus episode 3 review: a dark, tense test of free will and control
TL;DR: Pluribus Episode 3 is a tense, character-driven hour that uses humor, flashbacks, and an actual hand grenade to explore the limits of a benevolent hive mind. Carol’s emotional unraveling…
Last Samurai Standing review: Netflix’s brutal new Samurai series is a certified action masterpiece
TL;DR: Last Samurai Standing takes a seemingly gimmicky “samurai death game” premise and elevates it into a gorgeously shot, thematically rich, action-drenched historical saga. Junichi Okada delivers career-best choreography, the ensemble…
Malice review: a stylish, twisty thriller you’ll binge in one night
TL;DR: Malice is a glossy, addictive psychological thriller that blends the wicked humor of The White Lotus with the stylish sociopathy of The Talented Mr. Ripley. Jack Whitehall surprises in his first major dramatic…
9-1-1 S9E6 review: when a mid-season finale forgets it’s a finale
TL;DR: 9-1-1 Season 9 Episode 6 tries to juggle four major storylines and drops two of them. Chimney finally becomes Captain — but in an off-screen whiplash moment. Harry’s firefighter journey…
A Merry Little Ex-Mas review: a warm, funny, nostalgic holiday rom-com worth streaming
TL;DR: A Merry Little Ex-Mas is a cozy, charming Netflix Christmas comedy carried by strong performances from Alicia Silverstone, Melissa Joan Hart, and Jameela Jamil. It’s heartfelt, easy to watch,…
In Your Dreams review: Netflix’s new animated masterpiece out-Pixars Pixar
TL;DR: In Your Dreams is a gorgeously animated, emotionally grounded fantasy about siblings navigating the chaos of growing up and family drifting apart. With humor, heart, and a giraffe named Baloney Tony,…
The Beast in Me review: Claire Danes delivers Netflix’s best thriller of 2025
TL;DR: The Beast in Me is a gripping, beautifully acted psychological thriller powered by Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys at the top of their game. With tight writing, layered characters,…
Being Eddie review: Netflix’s glossy Eddie Murphy doc forgets to get real
TL;DR: Being Eddie is a glossy, respectful, and often entertaining documentary that celebrates Eddie Murphy’s legacy without ever digging beneath it. With jaw-dropping access but frustratingly little insight, it’s the cinematic equivalent…
The Running Man (2025) review: a thrilling, sprint through fame, fear, and futurism
TL;DR: Edgar Wright’s The Running Man (2025) reimagines Stephen King’s dystopian classic as a neon-soaked, high-octane satire starring a ferocious Glen Powell. Equal parts Baby Driver, Black Mirror, and The Hunger Games, it’s a thrilling,…
Palm Royale season 2 review: Kristen Wiig leads Apple TV’s most chaotic glow-up yet
TL;DR: Palm Royale Season 2 ditches the pretense, doubles down on chaos, and delivers Apple TV’s most deliciously camp comeback. Kristen Wiig is spectacular, the writing finally clicks, and the entire…
Tulsa King season 3 episode 7 review: an explosive twist that changes everything
TL;DR: Tulsa King Season 3, Episode 8 detonates both a hotel and the show’s status quo. It’s explosive (literally), unpredictable, and showcases Stallone at his most gravelly and human. The General’s world…
IT: Welcome to Derry episode 3 review: the clown arrives, fear hits different
TL;DR: IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 3 finally gives us what we’ve been waiting for — Pennywise’s return — and it’s as eerie, emotional, and expertly constructed as any scene in Muschietti’s…
Frankenstein review: a gothic masterpiece redefines horror for a new generation
TL;DR: Frankenstein (2025) is del Toro at his most poetic and personal — a breathtakingly crafted, emotionally resonant masterpiece that transforms a two-century-old tale into a story about love, loss, and the…