Regular reviews of and reflections on your favorite films and television shows.
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Recap and review of Apple TV's Ted Lasso, season 4, episode 10, “Being Alive.”
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Carrie (2026) Review: Rage (Unfortunately) Tamed
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Digger Review: Big Swing, Not a Home Run
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Every now and then, a film comes along that leaves me completely stumped regarding whether or not I liked it, and I need to write my way through to figure it out. Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s latest film, Digger, is very much tha...
Youth Season 1, Episode 4 Recap/Review: Lean On Me (Not Like That)
Recap and review of HBO Max’s Youth, season 1, episode 4: “Michael Man.”
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Ted Lasso Season 4, Episode 9 Recap/Review: Energy and Estrogen
Recap and review of Apple TV's Ted Lasso, season 4, episode 9, “Mae Rides the Bus.”
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