WHAT A MESS
The series, in its formulaic qualities, satisfies the core whodunnit rhythms, but without any true sense of danger
BURNING UP
Documentarian Brett Story’s moving portrait of climate change is defined not only by her openness but also her insight, a combination sorely lacking from today’s popular punditry.
WHAT’S YOUR FANTASY?
HBO’s sprawling adaptation of Philip Pullman’s fantasy novels features talking animals, stars like James McAvoy and Lin-Manuel Miranda, and explores a ruthless theocracy.
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MANIPULATION
In the famed documentarian’s latest, he largely cedes the floor to the fascistic far-right propagandist and ex-Trump strategist.
#METOO
The accused serial rapist/disgraced movie mogul’s appearance at an event for young actors, and how it was handled, says a lot about how we treat vulnerable women and powerful men.
I AM LEGEND
Kasi Lemmons’ biopic of Harriet Tubman, starring Cynthia Erivo as the titular freedom fighter, embodies her undying spirit, writes Cassie da Costa.
‘We Nobody’s Slave’
Kanye West compares the cultural condemnation he receives for his conservative views to being enslaved. That misguidedness determines the vision for his new film and album.
GOD HELP US ALL
The controversy-baiting “Joker” is a frontrunner, and the right-wing media’s knives will be out since it’s an election year. Yes, this year’s Oscars will be nuts.
