The real-life friends play fictionalized versions of themselves in a genial but thin comedy built around a long-running family rumor.

Kelly McWilliams’s "No One Leaves the Manor" turns a haunted-house setup into a sharp, lyrical reckoning with race, class, disability, and trauma.

Strong performances and sharper realism redefine Little House on the Prairie for a new generation.

The "Legally Blonde" prequel "Elle" spotlights a charming Lexi Minetree, but struggles to justify its place in the Blonde-verse.

Netflix’s raunchy comedy gives the comedian some room to flail, but there's not enough weirdness to fully unleash his chaotic brilliance.

A queer horror romance turns conversion therapy into a chilling supernatural curse—and a potent metaphor for fear, shame, and survival.

In the series "Alice and Steve," Nicola Walker anchors a dark comedy that’s less about laughs than about longing, aging, and emotional dysfunction.

Tatiana Maslany anchors a cluttered but compulsively watchable thriller about cam culture, murder, and a very stressed-out mom.

HBO’s adaptation blends historical grit with balletic fight choreography, elevating the live-action anime genre.

A remarkable young cast anchors Netflix’s "Lord of the Flies," a haunting adaptation that resonates sharply with today’s anxieties about masculinity and violence.

"Jury Duty: Company Retreat" is an amusing lampoon with an economic message: it is is pro-small business and anti-private equity.

While each female protagonist makes some rough decisions, the series never pigeonholes them as villains or saints.

"Hoppers"' climax is a valuable reminder that none of us --  from mammal to ant -- are safe from the fury of a Mother Nature we have badly wronged.

The ratio between fantasy and real life felt off in this uneven film version of Kander and Ebb's 1990 musical.

For all its rewards as a gross-out experience, "The Doctors’ Riot of 1788" has an ethical question at its core: does the search for medical knowledge outweigh our respect for human life and death?

"Twinless" is by far the most surprising film I’ve seen in a long time. I relished the emotional rollercoaster ride director and writer James Sweeney takes us on.

The problem is that, as "Eternity" goes on, the film starts to feel as if it is taking an eternity.

"The Seduction" is visually stunning but, even though it is the magnificently clothed French aristocracy, it all comes down to unremarkable people behaving badly.

When will there be a sitcom worthy of Tim Meadows’ talents?

While not without its flaws, the series proves that traditional TV cop drama can be given a new spin, and it is especially gratifying when the innovation involves kick-ass women.

The Netflix documentary "Fit for TV" reveals the truth about quickie weight loss.

In terms of legacy sequels, "Happy Gilmore 2" one isn’t a hole-in-one, but it doesn't roll into a sand trap either.

"Too Much"'s swings from comedy to tragedy generate considerable whiplash.

Watching a historic reality show now takes on a different meaning than it did 20 years ago. Today, our reliance on technology borders on nightmare Ray Bradbury territory, so modern-day folks trying to...

"The Ugly Stepsister" emphasizes how fiercely beauty reigns supreme for women of all ages -- especially those in the 1700s.

By Sarah Osman Given the current state of the world, we need more shows that not only entertain, but reflect the importance of community. And, if those programs accurately portray a close-knit group o...

Despite its title, this YA novel would be best described as an exercise in magic realist satire. Those looking for heaping helpings of the affluent will be disappointed.

This Netflix series is a wittier, sassier, Spanish version of "Bridgerton".

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