In the end, the number one boy of Succession was the guy who had been willing – since the inception of the series – to put himself in just the right position to secure his continued success. He didn’t seek out power for himself; rather, he placed himself just close enough to the power centers […]
Rosaline Review
There have been many versions of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet put to screen. There have been classic interpretations (Romeo and Juliet – 1968), modernisations (Romeo and Juliet – 1996), and films inspired by the classic text (West Side Story). Rosaline aims to show the story through the viewpoint of Juliet’s cousin. Rosaline (Kaitlyn Dever) is a Capulet in love with […]
Yellowjackets Season Two: Post Mortem
While Yellowjakets second season finale will air live on Showtime this Sunday evening, the episode is already available on the Showtime streaming app. This article will contain spoilers for all of season two of Yellowjakets, up to and including the season finale. Do not read this article if you have not seen all episodes of […]
Villainous Review
Villainous, also known as Villanos, is animated series which mixes the science fantasy, morbid humor, and comedy horror genres. Alan Ituriel, a veteran of the Mexican animation industry, is the series creator. This series is produced by Ituriel’s A.I. Animation Studios and Cartoon Network. Humberto Cervera and Mayte Sanz are also executive producers. This review […]
Love Again Review
Love Again is a remake of the German film SMS für Dich. The American version moves the story to New York City and sees a popular recording artist getting a prominent supporting role. Mira Ray (Priyanka Chopra Jonas) is a children’s book writer and artist who saw the love of her life die in a car accident. […]
Book Club: The Next Chapter Review
After a five-year break and a pandemic, the Book Club returns for a second film. This time they travel to Italy. The Book Club has seen many changes due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdown. Carol (Mary Steenburgen) was forced to close her restaurant, Sharon (Candice Bergen) only gets to officiate weddings after turning 65, […]
Fast X Review
Fast X sees the Fast & Furious crew return for a tenth film (eleventh if you include Hobbs & Shaw). This time they must overcome a sociopathic villain and a troubled production. 10 years ago Dom Torero (Vin Diesel) and his crew robbed a notorious crime lord in Rio de Janeiro. This crime lord had a son, Dante Reyes […]
Pop Culture Maniacs Podcast #34: Disney+, Hulu, and the Great Content Purge
Kieran and Jean discuss the news about Disney+ and Hulu removing a large amount of their original content and the potential impact it might have for audiences and the entertainment industry.
Platonic Review
The curious thing about friendships is that only the best, strongest, and most resilient of them last. As a person slides through the years, their friendships tend to fall away as one ages and grows, and only a select few manage to stay moored to a person as they traverse the seas of life. And […]
Hypnotic Review
Hypnotic is a mind-bending sci-thriller that cult filmmaker Robert Rodriguez had written back in 2002. Danny Rourke (Ben Affleck) is an Austin Police Detective whose daughter has been kidnapped and murdered. He gets a tip off that a bank is about to be robbed. This case is stranger than Rourke expected since the perpetrator, “Dellrayne” (William Fichtner) […]










