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Jesse Hassenger is a freelance writer and editor based in Brooklyn. He contributes to Paste, where he is an associate movies editor, as well as Decider, Inside Hook, Polygon, The Guardian, and Vulture, among others. In the past, he has written for The A.V. Club, The Week, and Nylon. You can hear his voice on The New Flesh Podcast and The SportsAlcohol.com Podcast.
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Shocker: The Animated Movie About Talking Sneakers Is Bad
NEW KICKS, OLD TRICKS“Toy Story” ripoff “Sneaks” is yet another case of what seems like a “30 Rock” joke about lazy Hollywood coming to life.

What in God’s Name Is the New Jesus Movie ‘King of Kings’?
WHAT THE DICKENS?Oscar Isaac stars in an adaptation of the life and times of Jesus Christ, with computer animation that makes all your favorite Bible characters look like bobble-heads.

Kevin Hart’s Latest TV Series Is Actually Quite Good
THE UPSIDEThe blockbuster comedian has struggled to find a role that fits his specific sensibility. With ‘Lil Kev,’ he finally lands one: his younger self.

Why Is Everyone Obsessed With Netflix’s ‘The Night Agent’?
I SPY A MEDIOCRE SHOWIt’s certainly a fast-paced binge, but this political thriller starring Gabriel Basso and Luciane Buchanan takes itself too seriously.

Lori Loughlin’s First Major Role Since Her Scandal Is Rough
TRUE CRIMEIn the Prime Video cop series, the former “Full House” star, back to acting after serving time for her role in the Varsity Blues scandal, ironically plays a police lieutenant.

Tim Allen’s New Cranky Boomer Sitcom Is His Worst Yet
TOOL TIMEAnother sitcom where Tim Allen groans about kids these days and woke culture. What fun!

The Most Famous Songwriter You've Never Heard Of
CHASIN' THE CLOUDS AWAYWillis wrote the “Friends” theme, “The Color Purple,” and Patti LaBelle hits. Her eclectic life finally gets a spotlight in the new doc “The World According to Allee Willis.

How Bad Was the Rivalry Between Backstreet Boys and NSYNC?
QUIT PLAYING GAMES“Larger Than Life: Reign of the Boy Bands” features members of New Kids on the Block, Backstreet Boys, and NSYNC spilling about their pop-star lives and drama.

Is ‘St. Denis Medical’ the New ‘The Office’?
CODE BLUEAllison Tolman, Wendi McLendon-Covey, and David Alan Grier star in the new series, which takes the mockumentary format to a hospital.

Kristen Bell Show ‘Nobody Wants This’ Lives Up to Its Title
OH BELL NOThe Netflix romantic comedy series, which stars the always charming Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, is packed with talent, but it's a pale imitation of better shows.
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