“The Sandman Season 2” is worth the wait
Volume 1 of Season 2 is exceptionally engaging. Dream, portrayed by Tom Sturridge—who has adeptly synthesized the characteristics of both angels and demons into a haunting vocal performance—faces challenges that differ significantly from those presented in Season 1 as he seeks to reconnect with his dysfunctional yet very human family, known as the Endless.
“Trainwreck: Poop Cruise” explores a floating disaster too absurd to be fiction
Season 2 of Netflix’s acclaimed series Trainwreck progresses with its third episode, “Poop Cruise. ” This episode, directed by James Ross, examines the notorious incident involving Carnival Cruise Line in 2013.
“The Waterfront” is a slow-burn southern series anchored by strong performances
Based on actual events, “The Waterfront” occurs in coastal North Carolina, where the Buckley family has maintained significant power in Havenport for many years and gained control over multiple local industries, such as fishing and dining establishments.
Laughs and bullets fly high in “Fubar Season 2”
Action legend Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to the small screen for the second season of the enjoyable action-comedy series “Fubar” on Netflix. When we last saw Luke and his team—comprising his daughter Emma (Monica Barbaro), tech expert Barry (Milan Carter), wise-cracking CIA operative Roo (Fortune Feimster), and charming Aldon (Travis Van Winkle)—they had just taken down the formidable arms dealer Boro Polonia.
“Fear Street: Prom Queen” – a slasher that doesn’t reign
Following a well-received adaptation of “Fear Street”, Netflix dips back into the catalogue of RL Stine for their latest horror feature in “Fear Street: Prom Queen”. Matt Palmer directs the film from a script co-written with Donald McLeary. Prom season at Shadyside High is underway, and the school’s wolfpack of It Girls is busy with its usual sweet and vicious campaigns for the crown. But when a gutsy outsider puts herself in the running, and the other girls start mysteriously disappearing, the class of ’88 is suddenly in for one hell of a prom night.
Luxury, Lies, and Power Plays: “Sirens” is a Limited Series Worth the Steam
In Netflix’s latest limited series, the allure of perfect luxury is portrayed as both tempting and dangerous. Molly Smith Metzler’s series “Sirens” turns this illusion into a battleground where class dynamics and the complexities of sisterhood clash.
“Nonnas” serves up quality family entertainment
Vince Vaughn brings his everyman charm to the biopic genre for director Stephen Chbosky in “Nonnas” from Netflix. Liz Maccie pens the film’s screenplay, which is inspired by the life story of Jody Scaravella.
“The Four Seasons” is a witty and engaging dramedy
Comedian Tina Fey demonstrates her creative prowess through a new adaptation titled “The Four Seasons,” available on Netflix and inspired by the 1981 film of the same name. Fey developed the series in collaboration with Lang Fisher and Tracey Wigfield.
“Havoc delvers the action goods”
Gareth Evans, one of the most underrated action directors of modern times, has teamed up with Academy Award nominee Tom Hardy for the high-octane thriller “Havoc”. Netflix produced the film, for which Evans also wrote the script. His last film for the streaming giant was the eerie folk horror tale “The Apostle.” While he hasn’t strayed far from his action roots—evident in the television series “Gangs of London”—I was thrilled to learn he’s working on a new film.
“Plankton: The Movie” delivers as a witty genre mashup
When the power-hungry Plankton (Mr. Lawerence) sets fire to Karen’s (Jill Talley) thriving Chum Bucket concept, she evolves into a multi-headed robot determined to enact her scheme for world domination. Meanwhile, with SpongeBob’s (Tom Kenny) assistance, Plankton must sift through his history to uncover his past mistakes in this origin story while a countdown towards chaos looms.
“Adolescence” is a gripping real time exploration of family and justice
Streaming giant Netflix continues to deliver groundbreaking entertainment with their latest limited series, “Adolescence.” The four-part series is the brainchild of writers Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham, who penned all four episodes, while Philip Barantini directs
Kate Hudson leads the winning series “Running Point”
Oscar nominee Kate Hudson teams up with Netflix for her second television series, “Running Point,” from the creative team of Elaine Ko, Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, and David Stassen. When a scandal forces her oldest brother Cam (Justin Theroux) to resign, Isla Gordon (Hudson) is appointed president of the Los Angeles Waves, one of the most storied professional basketball franchises and her family business.