Recap: The Idol (S1, Ep5) — Deeply Miserable Finale Drags Itself to a Tiring Conclusion
When I first started watching The Idol, I felt as though there was hope for it, that it had things to say and interesting ideas to execute. When I finished […]
Recap: The Idol (S1, Ep3) — Abysmal Episode Showcases the Worst the Series Could Possibly Be
I’ve been going pretty easy on The Idol when compared to a lot of the other criticisms of it. People really hate this show, don’t they? I don’t really blame […]
Recap: The Idol (S1, Ep2) — Series’ Second Episode Remains a Stale, Uncomfortable Mess
After last week’s episode of The Idol, I had no idea what to expect when I turned on the second one. I didn’t expect it to get better, but some […]
Recap: The Idol (S1, Ep1) — New HBO Series from Euphoria Creator Offers Similar Mixed Bag of Strong Production, Shallow Story
Both singer Abel Tesfaye (aka The Weeknd) and writer/director Sam Levinson are obsessed with the trappings of fame. This obsession manifests in their art—many of Tesfaye’s earlier albums focus on […]
Review: As a Movie You’ll Love to Hate, Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas Deliver in Deep Water
This one is bonkers. Top to bottom bonkers. More importantly, the return to movie-making by director Adrian Lyne (Fatal Attraction, 9 1/2 Weeks, Jacob’s Ladder), Deep Water) finds ways to […]
Review: In Stylish Black and White, Malcolm & Marie Explores Hollywood Relationship Dynamics
Sometimes an argument between lovers is just an argument; and sometimes, it’s a systematic, brick-by-brick take down of everything that person likes about themselves. From writer/director Sam Levinson (Assassination Nation) […]