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Primitive War review: because what Vietnam really needed was a T-Rex
TL;DR: Primitive War is a joyously trashy, Vietnam-set dino bloodbath filled with Creedence tracks, plasticky monsters, and buckets of gore. It’s repetitive but never boring — a beer-and-popcorn fever dream…
IT: Welcome to Derry episode 6 review: Mrs. Kersh’s twisted origin rewires Pennywise lorea
TL;DR: Mrs. Kersh is not the biological daughter of Pennywise, but episode 6 uses her belief to explore how IT manipulates vulnerable individuals. The story deepens the mythology of Derry…
Mayor of Kingstown S4E6 review: Frank Moses finally shows his real face, and it isn’t pretty
TL;DR: Mayor of Kingstown Season 4 Episode 6 is a relentless, emotionally charged hour that digs into betrayal, prison trauma, and shifting loyalties, all while showcasing the full villainy of…
Kevin Hart: Acting My Age review: gorillas, ER trips, and one very tired 40-something
TL;DR: Kevin Hart: Acting My Age is a lively, heartfelt Netflix stand-up special where Hart turns his infamous sprinting injury and a chaotic family gorilla adventure into comedy gold. It’s Kevin…
Netflix’s Troll 2 review: a fun creature feature that can’t find its mythic mojo
TL;DR: Troll 2 is a lightweight but entertaining kaiju romp that delivers on monster action but fumbles its deeper mythological and emotional ambitions. Fun, fast, and forgettable—worth a stream, but…
The Simpsons’ latest episode just recreated M. Night Shyamalan’s wildest plot twist
TL;DR: The Simpsons’ latest episode, The Day of the Jack-Up, is a surprisingly sharp, funny, and well-crafted parody of M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap. It blends modern anxieties, smart satire, and…
The Beatles Anthology review: Disney+ restores a classic for a new generation
TL;DR: The Beatles Anthology 2025 is the definitive version of an already essential documentary. Peter Jackson’s restoration makes the footage feel new, Giles Martin’s audio work breathes new life into…
Jingle Bell Heist review: Netflix’s festive crime caper steals just enough joy
TL;DR: Jingle Bell Heist won’t change the holiday rom-com landscape, but its mix of soft crime caper charm, likable leads, and unexpectedly classy visuals makes it a cozy seasonal watch.…
Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1 review: a monster-sized, heart-stopping farewell worth screaming about
TL;DR: Stranger Things season five is a polished, emotional, spectacular final run that embraces its cast’s adulthood instead of pretending otherwise. With tighter storytelling, wild spectacle, and a long-overdue emotional…
Pluribus episode 5 review: isolation, mystery, and Rhea Seehorn’s most powerful hour
TL;DR: Pluribus Episode 5 delivers an unexpectedly intimate and haunting chapter built entirely around Carol’s descent into isolation and discovery. Through meticulous pacing and emotionally rich storytelling, the series uses…
Mayor of Kingstown S4E5 Review: the Sheridan universe just hit another high note
TL;DR: Mayor of Kingstown Season 4, Episode 5 is a relentless pressure cooker that cements this season as the show’s finest hour. With Mike cornered, Ian spiraling, Nina playing 4D…
Talamasca: The Secret Order review: a finale that delivers chaos, and a cliffhanger ending
TL;DR: Talamasca: The Secret Order episode 6 is an enthralling, lore-rich finale that trades resolution for setup. It delivers strong twists, emotional character moments, and new direction for season 2,…
Bel-Air season 4 review: senior year, scandals, and a whole lot of banks business
TL;DR: Bel-Air Season 4 on OSN+ is the reboot’s best and boldest chapter, balancing trauma, growth, cameos, and senior-year chaos while giving every major character a meaningful send-off. Stream it…
Zootropolis 2 (Zootopia) review: a clever, emotional, crowd-cheering sequel we needed
TL;DR: Zootopia 2 is a witty, heartfelt, beautifully animated sequel that levels up everything that made the original great. Sharp comedy, big emotions, richer world-building, and characters who grow in…
A Road Trip to Remember review: Hemsworth’s devastating farewell to his father’s memories
TL;DR: Chris Hemsworth: A Road Trip to Remember is a soul-crushingly beautiful documentary about the actor’s motorcycle journey with his father, who is battling early-stage Alzheimer’s. What begins as a…
Tracker season 3 review: a darker, tighter chapter that redefines the series
TL;DR: Tracker Season 3 is the strongest and most focused chapter of the CBS adventure series yet. With a tighter cast, deeper mythology, and emotionally layered performance from Justin Hartley,…
Everything coming to Apple TV this December, from F1 the Movie to new docuseries
Apple TV is closing out the year with a December lineup that leans heavily on family programming, big-budget storytelling, and the platform’s growing slate of serialized drama. The service, currently…
Tulsa King season 3 finale review: Stallone goes full general in a brutal showdown
TL;DR: The Season 3 finale of Tulsa King gives Dwight Manfredi his most explosive showdown yet, leading an all-out assault on the Dunmire compound to rescue his sister and end the war…