From Ted Lasso to Louis C.K., the perils of fandom are clear
I find myself more and more hesitant to sing the praises of a new movie or show or comic or singer, lest it all go…
Opinion
I didn’t expect a Nicolas Cage movie to be the voice of this moment. I was wrong
(CNN) Of all 2021’s surprises, a movie delivering gentle, minimally violent emotional catharsis and starring Nicolas Cage has to be one of the strangest.
It’s time for Americans to un-weaponize ‘laziness’
(CNN) Why do we only learn to appreciate our lives when we’re in dire straits?
‘Cruella’ is camp, queer and honest
This is camp for kids, a riff on “All About Eve” and “The Devil Wears Prada” that, while overlong, is a sight better than your…
The podcast that puts the lie to cancel culture
My slouch into nostalgia is a common reaction to the world’s apocalyptic vibe. But there’s a downside to all that looking back in time: You might…
Americans are hitting the road. This amazing film goes along for the ride
(CNN) Millions of American jobs have been lost due to the pandemic – and a lot of those positions likely aren’t coming back. People are…
This show is where ‘Schitt’s Creek’ meets soccer
(CNN) February is often brutal, but this one’s off the charts. Americans are collectively hitting the pandemic wall and just endured the terrifying and deflating impeachment trial, while residents of multiple…
‘Promising Young Woman’ reveals roiling dark river of anger
(CNN) “I was hoping you’d feel differently by now.” Carey Mulligan’s character is highly quotable in the black comedy “Promising Young Woman,” but this one line…
50 op-eds that told the story of 2020
November 13 “The Queen’s Gambit” is giving us something else we’ve been sorely lacking: Literal and functional escapism.
The 20 best movies of 2020
Our movie landscape may have been chaotic, but great films persevere no matter what. Some of these titles — even if made in years prior…