‘The Better Sister’: This Murder Has Two Mommies
There have been many films and series as of late that hone in on how society pressures mothers because they...
‘The Studio,’ ‘Adolescence,’ & ‘The Pitt’ Take Top Honors at Second Annual Gotham TV Awards
New York, NY (Tuesday, June 2, 2025) – The Gotham Film & Media Institute tonight announced the winners of the second...
Shorts: ‘Strangers On a Beach’ Plays a Dangerously Erotic Game
A group of friends stumble down jagged rocks to spend a day on the beach in the sweltering sun. It's...
‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Takes 6 Drama Desks–Are the Tonys Next?
Outstanding Play Blood of the Lamb, by Arlene Hutton Deep Blue Sound, by Abe Koogler Grangeville, by Samuel D. Hunter...
Donna Lynne Champlin On Nikki Embracing Her Outsider Status for ‘The Perfect Couple’
Clarence Moye contributed to this article. The Perfect Couple is the perfect sudsy escape. Who doesn't love a mystery with...
AAFCA Anoints ‘Paradise,’ ‘Matlock,’ & ‘Forever’ With Multiple Awards
Los Angeles (May 29, 2025) — The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) is proud to announce its winners of...
Caroline Duncan On High-Voltage Pinks and Culty Pastels in the Costume Design of ‘Sirens’
You are not ready for the color explosions from the costume design of Netflix's Sirens. You will need your sunglasses...
Jerrod Carmichael On Why He Named His Special ‘Don’t Be Gay’
Jerrod Carmichael is not shy when it comes to talking about himself--that's not uncommon for a stand-up comedian--but he has...
Shorts: ‘Stay’ is a Quietly Drawn Fleeting Kiss
We hook up for many various reasons. We could be getting over a breakup, trying to escape a bad relationship...
‘Sirens’: Birds of a Feather Cult Together
In the prologue of Netflix's Sirens, Julianne Moore's Michaela Kell walks out at dawn carrying a covered birdcage. As the...
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