âLady Birdâ appears to be debut of next iconic filmmaker
From the mind of critically acclaimed actress Greta Gerwig (â20th Century Womenâ) comes âLady Bird,â a semi-autobiographical coming of age film that she wrote and directed. The film hosts a star-studded cast including Saoirse Ronan (âBrooklynâ), Lucas Hedges (âManchester By…
New season of âStranger Thingsâ raises the level to âElevenâ
Rating: 4.5/5 stars There was a lot of anticipation surrounding âStranger Things 2.â With its first season being critically acclaimed and an immediate pop culture icon, the second season had big shoes to fill. Thankfully, the series came back with…
âHappy Death Dayâ proves horror can be fueled by comedy
âHappy Death Dayâ was released on Friday the 13th, a perfect night to release a cheesy horror movie. âHappy Death Dayâ was marketed as âGroundhog Dayâ meets âScream,â which is a pretty accurate way of describing it. The movie proved…
âCrazy Ex-Girlfriendâ rebounds after rocky second season
Rating: 4/5 stars âCrazy Ex-ÂGirlfriendâ opened up its third season with a big-budget musical number featuring the entire cast, except, of course, for Josh Chan (Vincent Rodriguez III, âDesignated Survivorâ). Because of the shocking twist at the season two finale,…
‘American Vandalâ most original new comedy of fall
Rating: 4/5 stars âAmerican Vandalâ is a refreshing addition to comedy and crime documentaries. In recent years, Netflix has made it a pattern to release true crime documentaries such as âMaking a Murderer,â âAmanda Knox,â â13th,â âCasting JonBenetâ and now…
In “The Good Place,” afterlife provokes more laughs than tears
Rating 4.5/5 stars âThe Good Placeâ premiered on NBC last season to much acclaim. Created and produced by Michael Schur, the creator of other hit sitcoms like âBrooklyn 99â and âParks and Recreation,â âThe Good Placeâ is a groundbreaking and…
Youâre The Worstâ puts characters on track to maturity
Rating: 3.5/5 stars In the two-Âpart, one-hour premiere, âYouâre the Worstâ kicked off its fourth season with a new feel and vibe. Jimmy (Chris Geere, âIll Behaviourâ) proved to be âthe worstâ at the end of season three. The new…
âKeshaâs Rainbow Highlights Freedom and Empowermentâ
Rating: 4.5/5 stars Kesha released her third studio album, âRainbow,â a brilliant, colorful mix of genres and self-empowerment.This is her first album since 2012. Her musical silence was due to grueling legal battles with music producer Dr. Luke, whom she…
