Charles Bramesco

Freelance Writer

Charles Bramesco is a freelance film and TV critic living in Brooklyn. A former staff writer for Rolling Stone, he's been featured in the New York Times, New York Magazine, the Guardian, and many other fine publications. His second book, Colors of Film: The Story of Cinema in 50 Palettes, will be published in the US on March 14, 2023.

A photo illustration of Josh O'Connor, Zendaya, and Mike Faist.

Meet the Straight Boys Going Gay for Zendaya

Just like the boys in “Challengers,” a unique group of (self-proclaimed) straight men are offering to kiss each other, if it pleases the famous women they love.

Charles Bramesco

A photo including a still from Family Guy premiere on Fox

Animation Deflation

After 22 Seasons, Is It Time to End ‘Family Guy’?

The series’ midseason premiere found Seth MacFarlane’s flagship animated sitcom struggling to amuse (and offend) like it used to.

Charles Bramesco

A split of stills from NCIS and NCIS: Hawaii featuring Wilmer Valderama and Vanessa Lachey

REPORTING FOR DUTY

Why Is ‘NCIS’ Still So Damn Popular?

Tonight’s dual season premiere finds “NCIS” leaning, as always, into its ordinary and predictable pleasures.

Charles Bramesco

Chicago Fire, Med, P.D.

NBC’s ‘Chicago’ Franchise Is Comfort Food, Not Haute Cuisine

The hit trio of Windy City procedurals are back to bring some Dick Wolf comfort food to your Wednesday nights.

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John Larroquette stands in a judge robe and cheers Marsha Warfield in a still from ‘Night Court’

NBC Should Face Charges Over What It’s Done to ‘Night Court’

This hit reboot of the seminal multi-camera sitcom is still criminally mediocre in its second season.

Charles Bramesco