‘Fightland’ Review: 50 Cent’s STARZ Boxing Drama Lands a Powerful First Punch
Hip-hop mogul Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson continues his successful relationship as an executive producer with the Starz network through the new series “Fightland,” created by Daniel Fajemisin-Duncan and Marlon Smith.
‘The Dink’ Review: Jake Johnson Serves Up a Warm, Winning Pickleball Comedy
Once it became popular, it was pretty clear there would always be a movie about the paddle-wielding insurgency that is pickleball. The only surprise is that “The Dink” from Apple TV manages to extract genuine warmth from a premise that could easily have devolved into a feature-length sitcom sketch.
Lucky Review: Anya Taylor-Joy Leads Apple TV’s Stylish but Uneven Crime Caper
Apple TV’s “Lucky” looks like the kind of crime series built for an easy weekend binge. It has luxury hotels, expensive wardrobes, crooked family members, federal agents, and enough stolen cash to keep everyone suspicious.
Sugar Season 2 Review: Colin Farrell Anchors a Bold New Chapter for Apple TV+’s Genre-Bending Mystery
After the jaw-dropping twist in its first season, Mark Protasevich’s “Sugar” returns for a second season on Apple TV+, once again starring Academy Award nominee Colin Farrell in the titular role. When we last saw Sugar, he had decided to stay on Earth to track down Henry.
Questlove’s “Earth, Wind & Fire” Documentary Is a Celestial Celebration of Maurice White’s Vision
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson continues to build an impressive resume as a filmmaker with his latest documentary, “Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That’s the Weight of the World)”. One of the biggest reasons I was elated to be approved for Sundance this year was the hope of seeing this one premiere. Unfortunately, I came down with a stomach bug and had to watch it on HBOMAX.
Cape Fear Review: Javier Bardem Delivers a Chilling Performance in Apple TV+’s Gripping Thriller Series
After achieving success with “Presumed Innocent,” Apple TV+ is now giving another ’90s thriller the miniseries treatment in “Cape Fear.”
The Chi Season 8 Review: Cold Streets, Heavy Consequences, Vintage Emotion
After months of anticipation, Showtime returns viewers to the Windy City for one last hurrah as “The Chi” kicks off its final season. In the past, viewers longed to escape from characters disappearing and drifting storylines. However, the show has always kept me invested.
The Butcher’s Blade Review — Old-School Martial Arts Fury With a Bruised Soul
“The Butcher’s Blade” offers a refreshingly raw experience. In an era where many action films are bogged down by CGI chaos and superhero excess, this gritty martial arts thriller dives right into the heart of its story. Directed with conviction by Liu Wenpu, the film serves as a throwback to the hard-edged revenge cinema that once dominated grindhouse theaters and kung fu VHS marathons.
Apple TV+’s “Your Friends & Neighbors” Season 2 Expands Its World—and Its Impact
Picking up after Coop (Jon Hamm) narrowly avoids prison, the season finds him still navigating moral gray areas, even after realizing that Sam (Olivia Munn) framed him for murder. His relationship with ex-wife Mel (Amanda Peet) remains complicated—emotionally unresolved yet intentionally restrained. The show avoids easy resets, allowing its characters to grapple with the discomfort they’ve created.
“The Madison” Review: Taylor Sheridan’s New Show Trades Power for Pain in a Gripping Family Drama
Writer-director Taylor Sheridan continues to expand his creative reach into “The Treasure State” with his latest series, “The Madison”, for Paramount+. Initially conceived in 2023 as a sequel and spinoff of “Yellowstone”, the project has since evolved into a standalone story centered on the Clyburn family and their journey through grief in Montana.
Review: “Imperfect Women” Is A Stylish Slow-Burn Anchored by Strong Performances
Apple TV+’s “Imperfect Women”, created by Annie Weisman and directed in part by Lesli Linka Glatter, presents a polished, character-driven mystery that reveals its strengths over time. Centered around the unraveling of a decades-long friendship, the series relies more on emotional depth than on shock value, and this choice largely pays off.
“Bodycam” Review: The Camera Never Lies—But It Might Haunt You
The story follows two police officers responding to what appears to be a routine domestic disturbance. Within moments, the situation spirals into tragedy.