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Culprits Review

Culprits, a new British thriller, isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel. It’s a show that knows the story it is telling isn’t particularly novel – we’ve all seen stories like this one before – but it’s determined to provide us with exceptional performances, great direction, strong fight choreography, and compelling characters in order to take […]

Ripley Review

There’s something about Patricia Highsmith’s 1955 novel “The Talented Mr. Ripley” that makes it catnip to writers and directors looking for an engaging story with almost fantastical acts of murder, intrigue, and emotional manipulation to adapt to the screen. In fact, two versions have made it to film – Plein soleil in 1960 and the […]

Doctor Who – Ascension of the Cybermen Review

The Twelfth Series of Doctor Who enters into its end game with sees The Doctor face off against The Cybermen in “Ascension of the Cybermen.” The Doctor and her companions arrive in the far future during the Cyber Wars. The last remnants of humanity are down to single digits. She sets out to protect the […]