‘Lady Bird’ appears to be debut of next iconic filmmaker
From the mind of critically acclaimed actress Greta Gerwig (“20th Century Women”) comes “Lady Bird,” a semi-autobiographical coming of age film that she wrote and directed. The film hosts a star-studded cast including Saoirse Ronan (“Brooklyn”), Lucas Hedges (“Manchester By…
New season of ‘Stranger Things’ raises the level to ‘Eleven’
Rating: 4.5/5 stars There was a lot of anticipation surrounding “Stranger Things 2.” 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…
‘Happy Death Day’ proves horror can be fueled by comedy
“Happy Death Day” was released on Friday the 13th, a perfect night to release a cheesy horror movie. “Happy Death Day” was marketed as “Groundhog Day” meets “Scream,” which is a pretty accurate way of describing it. The movie proved…
‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ rebounds after rocky second season
Rating: 4/5 stars “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” opened up its third season with a big-budget musical number featuring the entire cast, except, of course, for Josh Chan (Vincent Rodriguez III, “Designated Survivor”). Because of the shocking twist at the season two finale,…
‘American Vandal’ most original new comedy of fall
Rating: 4/5 stars “American Vandal” 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 “Making a Murderer,” “Amanda Knox,” “13th,” “Casting JonBenet” and now…
In “The Good Place,” afterlife provokes more laughs than tears
Rating 4.5/5 stars “The Good Place” premiered on NBC last season to much acclaim. Created and produced by Michael Schur, the creator of other hit sitcoms like “Brooklyn 99” and “Parks and Recreation,” “The Good Place” is a groundbreaking and…
You’re The Worst’ puts characters on track to maturity
Rating: 3.5/5 stars In the two-part, one-hour premiere, “You’re the Worst” kicked off its fourth season with a new feel and vibe. Jimmy (Chris Geere, “Ill Behaviour”) proved to be “the worst” at the end of season three. The new…
“Kesha’s Rainbow Highlights Freedom and Empowerment”
Rating: 4.5/5 stars Kesha released her third studio album, “Rainbow,” 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…
