Subtlety is not one of Ryan Murphy’s strengths. The prolific writer/director/producer prefers to batter you with an idea over the course of a season. It’s no surprise, then, that his best works are in the horror genre. A realm where being bludgeoned is more acceptable. In the case of The Beauty, the pleasure only goes […]
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In its last season, Stranger Things goes epic but loses something essential
This review contains spoilers for the final season of Stranger Things. When Stranger Things first debuted in July 2016, Netflix was only beginning to expand its original programming slate. The streaming service had its share of hits, but no one could have predicted how big this series would be. Fast-forward almost a decade later and […]
The IT franchise gets more convoluted with Welcome to Derry
Want to turn your film franchise into a TV property but you’re unsure how to make it work? Try making a prequel! Are you worried that you’ll dilute the brand by creating a subpar product compared to the films? Don’t worry, it’s a prequel! Nothing matters when you set it in the past! While I […]
The Bondsman: Cast this series right into hell
Even Kevin Bacon seems uninterested in this supernatural horror comedy that is light on both horror and comedy.