Film & TV
DC’s ‘Supergirl’ Is Missing Something
The new universe’s second cinematic outing follows one of the best DC comics without capturing why it resonated.
'Love Island USA' Week Three Recap: Casa Amor Begins
Twists, turns, and a whole lot of toes this week on Love Island USA.
‘Disclosure Day’ Divides More Than It Discloses
The Hollywood phenomenon returns to the big screen with a tentpole that leaves audiences divided.
‘Love Island USA’ Week Two Recap: Love Triangles Galore
Kenzie’s fall from sweet southern grace, a redemption from Melanie, and our first couple into the hideaway, all this week on Love Island USA.
Where Can ‘Toy Story’ Still Go?
What happens when a perfect franchise keeps going.
He’s Here, He’s … Not Queer?
The new ‘Masters of the Universe’ film wants to interrogate masculinity and acknowledge He–Man’s queer legacy, but it’s too afraid to commit to either.
What Ruined ‘Doctor Who?’
After a canceled Christmas special, a showrunner exit, and another looming hiatus, “Doctor Who” has to face an uncomfortable truth—nostalgia can keep a franchise alive, but it can’t tell a story.
Love Island USA Week One Recap: Let the Games Begin
Welcome back to another summer of Fiji sun, teeny tiny bikinis, and a whole lot of drama.
A Very Queer Cannes
In a disappointingly uneven year for Cannes, queer stories made for the festival’s most ambitious and memorable work.
The Backrooms Are So Back
How Kane Parsons’s captivating sci–fi world no–clipped onto the big screen.
‘The Boys’ Lost Its Bite
The final season delivers emotional payoff, but the show that once broke the mold settles for the bare minimum.
What Happened to Star Wars?
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ is watchable entertainment, but that’s also part of the problem.
Why We Shouldn’t Obsess Over ‘Obsession’
Curry Barker’s inventive dark horror feature is well–executed, but goes too far.
Flashy Action and Flawless Victory
How ‘Mortal Kombat II’ leans into its origins and doesn’t lose to sequel syndrome.
How Did ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Miss the Mark, Again?
Season 2 of Disney+’s revival keeps expanding the scale, cast, and stakes, but louder spectacle can’t replace what made the Netflix original work so well.
‘Mother Mary’ is More Ridiculous Than Revealing
Anne Hathaway as a pop star and the exorcism of fabric headline this bizarre metaphor for collaboration.
How Lee Sung Jin Builds ‘Beef’ From Real Life
At Penn, the creator of Netflix’s hit series unpacks his writing process and Season 2.
When Is ‘Invincible’ at Its Best?
Season 4 showcases a series torn between filler and its most compelling story yet.
‘The Pitt’: Hopecore or Overwhelming Stress?
The chaos of the emergency room may be exactly what the world needs right now.
