Reviews

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Buddy: Nostalgic Nightmare or Viral Venator?
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Jhené Aiko Offers Lessons in Detachment on ‘Westside Whimsy’
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Book Recommendations From The N Crew!

Cleo Sol stands in a doorway holding her baby on the cover of her album Gentlewoman.
Resilience Meets Peace on Cleo Sol’s ‘Gentlewoman’
Reviewing Wellness Tech: Red lights, Skincare, and Alarm Clocks
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The Nina Park Makeup Tutorial: Dimensional, Natural, and Chic
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‘The Drama’ Movie Review: Love and Radical Acceptance
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A Small-Town Girl’s Guide to the Windy City
Title card of The Mortuary Assistant film.
The Mortuary Assistant Film Adaptation is Deadly… Boring
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Debunking Sleep Myths: How To Actually Get 8 Hours
Teri and Xavier in Paradise S2
‘Paradise’ Season 2 Delivers in Every Way
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‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ Movie Review
Cast of A24's Eternity photographed at the film's premiere.
Review: ‘Eternity’ Satisfies Both Comedy and Romance That Romcom Fans Long For
A cozy bed with Christmas decorations sits in front of a projector screen.
Five Movies to Soft-Launch Christmas
Father Jud (O'Connor) and Benoit Blanc (Craig) in Wake Up Dead Man
Review: Wake Up Dead Man Brings New Depth to Knives Out Universe
Elphaba and Glinda are facing each other while on the yellow brick road. And in between them says "You Have Been Changed"
‘Wicked: For Good’ or Forgetful?
Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough are smiling and posing next to each other.
‘Dancing With the Stars’ Finale
Promotion picture for new series, Heated Rivalry.
Does Crave’s New Series ‘Heated Rivalry’ Live up to Its Name?
Halle Bailey drops new album, 'love?... or something like it'
Review: Halle Shows Range on Her Debut Album ‘Love?… Or Something Like It’
Cover art for Leon Thomas’ Pholks album
Leon Thomas’ ‘Pholks’ Is a Dreamy, Experimental R&B Journey About Chasing Love
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Season Four of ‘Bridgerton’ Will Be Released in Two Parts — Is The Gap Necessary?
The Season 34 cast of Dancing With the Stars posing for a picture.
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Kicks Off
Collage of Cardi B’s Am I The Drama? album and vinyl covers, showcasing the artwork from her sophomore release.
Am I The Drama? Review: Cardi B Keeps It Petty and Unfiltered
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The Hunting Wives: A Brief Review Before Season 2
Tut Nyuot as Baker, Ben Wang as Olson, Jordan Gonzalez as Harkness, Charlie Plummer as Barkovitch, Joshua Odjick as Parker, Cooper Hoffman as Garraty, David Jonsson as McVries in The Long Walk
What “The Long Walk” Shows Us About Hope and Humanity
Cover art for Teyana Taylor's new album, 'Escape Room.'
Teyana Taylor Lays Her Feelings Bare in New Album ‘Escape Room’
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Jurassic Movies Still Triumphant at the Box Office Despite Dividing Fans and Critics
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‘The Pickup’ Passes the Blockbuster Meter but Inevitably Flops at Audience Review
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Lou Malnati’s Hot Dog Deep-Dish Is a Pleasant Surprise
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Tyla Wants To Party and Her New Ep Makes It Clear
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‘Freakier Friday’ Takes You Away, Again!
some of the Paradise men (Keith, Gary, Jeremy, Sean, Dale, Kim) pose on the beach
Bringing the Drama to a Whole New Level: ‘Paradise’ S10e6
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Review: Tyler, the Creator Lets Loose on His New Album, Don’t Tap the Glass
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Kpop Demon Hunters Goes Global
Joaquin Phoenix in Eddington
Ari Aster Goes Political In New Drama, Eddington
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Happy Gilmore 2 Review: A Return to Our Happy Place—But Was It Worth It?
More Roses, More Problems: ‘Paradise’ Episode 4 Recap
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A New Era of Hope: James Gunn’s Superman Delivers a Needed Reboot
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‘SWAG’ Album Review
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‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’: A Modern Revival of the 1997 Slasher Horror
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‘Ironheart’ Finale Brings an Iron Heart and Peek at What’s to Come
Dominique Thorne in Ironheart
Who is Riri Williams? Breaking Down Marvel’s ‘Ironheart’ Series on Disney+
Mosasaurus in JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH, directed by Gareth Edwards.
Jurassic World Rebirth: A Fun Ride That Still Feels Like a Missed Opportunity
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The Bear Season 4 Still Delivers, Just Not How You Expect
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The Gay Subtext That Transformed a Forgotten Horror Sequel Into a Classic
PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS Still
Surviving the Predator: Killer of Killers
Ana de Armas as Eve in Ballerina.
Dancing With the Ballerina
The Bear Breakdown, Fallout, and What Comes Next
The Bear: Breakdown, Fallout, and What Comes Next
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Why ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Is the Most Tony-Awarded 2025 Musical
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A Review of Bella Hadid’s Orebella Perfumes
'You' season five Netflix promo poster
‘You’ Season 5 Review: Joe’s Predictable Antics Come Full Circle
Coco Jones' 'Why Not More?' Album Cover
Coco Jones’ ‘Why Not More?’ Establishes Her as R&B’s Next IT Girl
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‘Sinners’ Effectively Uses Sound as a Powerful Storytelling Tool
From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) Still
Sinners Till Dawn: A Comparative Look at ‘From Dusk Till Dawn’
Antler Queen in Yellowjackets Season 3 Finale
Review: ‘Yellowjackets’ Comes Full Circle in Season 3
'I Said I Love You First'
‘I Said I Love You First’ Review: Is Selena Gomez’s Album Replay-Worthy?
The Latest Disney Live Action Film To Miss the Mark— ‘Snow White’
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‘The Parenting’ Review: Ghosts, Gags, and Awkward Family Vibes
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The Chosen: The Crucifixion Story Adapted Into a Historical Drama
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Spirituality Meets Crime in Hulu’s Hilarious ‘Deli Boys’
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Why Hulu Show ‘Paradise’ Has Captivated Viewers
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Lady Gaga’s Mayhem: A Gothic Love Affair with Pop Perfection
Zero Day
‘Zero Day’ Review: A Fearmongering Thriller About Cyberattacks and Control
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Family Feuds, Fashion, and Full-Court Drama: Netflix’s ‘Running Point’ Hits
Emma Grey Interview, Pictures of You
Emma Grey’s New Novel ‘Pictures of You’ and Her Advice to Writers Everywhere
Review: ‘Companion’ Explores the Human Condition Through the Lens of AI
Kansas Anymore Deluxe Album Review Article
ROLE MODEL’s, “Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye),” Is Even More Vulnerable as a Deluxe Album
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Scamming in the Name of Wellness: Netflix’s ‘Apple Cider Vinegar’ Dissects Belle Gibson
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‘Eusexua’ Album Review: Club Energy with a Conscious Core
The Weeknd "Hurry Up Tomorrow"
‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Album Review: The Weeknd Beautifully Sheds His Alter Ego
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No Idea What to Watch? Here Are New Netflix Releases to Kick Back and Binge
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Sisterhood, Secrets, and Infidelity: Netflix’s ‘Asura’ Delves Into Family Drama
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Review: ‘Juror #2’ Explores Personal Morality in the Courtroom
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‘Squid Game’ Season 2 Review: When Greed and Revenge Ruin Everything
“Dying is Easy, Comedy is Harder”— Academy Award Nominee Colman Domingo on ‘Sing Sing’
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Review: ‘Mistletoe & Matrimony’ Delivers Romance and the Gift of Healthy Boundaries
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7 New Christmas Songs You Must Add To Your Holiday Playlist
Milauna Jackson, as Captain Campbell, and Kerry Washington, as Major Adams, walk down a path with soldiers lined up on either side of them
REVIEW: ‘The Six Triple Eight’ is a Pleasant Surprise from Tyler Perry
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‘A Jaguar II Christmas’ Review: Victoria Monét Offers A Masterclass in Orchestral Arrangements
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‘A Nonsense Christmas With Sabrina Carpenter’ Review: Good Laughs And Spectacular Performances
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Doechii’s Tiny Desk Performance Is a Masterclass in Authentic Storytelling
Does the ‘Cruel Intentions’ TV Remake Live Up to the 90s Classic?
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These Kids are Alright! Skeleton Crew Review
Still from Hallmark's new Holiday Touchdown, Taylor Swift-inspired film
Battle of the Holiday Movies: Which Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Love Story Wins?
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‘The Cage’ Netflix Series Highlights The World Of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
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Prime Series Adaptation of ‘Cross’ Confronts Nuanced Conversations
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Group photo of actors by a piano The Piano Lesson
Honoring Family Legacy: ‘The Piano Lesson’ Movie Review
‘The Pinkprint’ (10th-Anniversary Edition) Review: Nicki Minaj Is A Master Of Flow
Review: “Red One” Brings Action and Comedy Together for Christmas
‘Access All Areas: Unlocked’ Album Review: Is FLO The Next Big Girl Group?
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Celebrating Black Love: ‘She Taught Love’ Movie Review
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Tyler Perry’s New Netflix Drama ‘Beauty in Black’ Brings the Entertainment But Lacks Depth
PBS Docuseries ‘Renegades’ Sheds Light on Disabled Histories
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‘It’s What’s Inside’ Review: Netflix’s New Twisty Sci-fi Comedy
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Let’s Take a Trip Back to 1975: ‘Saturday Night’ Movie Review
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‘We Live in Time’ Explores the Beauty and Fragility of Life
Is Intermezzo by Sally Rooney as Intermediate as Reviewers Expected?
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Netflix’s ‘Nobody Wants This’ Is the Next Great Rom-Com You Have to Watch
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The Bloody Fight For Youth: ‘The Substance’ Movie Review
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3 Underrated Horror Shows to Binge-Watch This Halloween
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‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Reveals The Wild Truth Behind MomTok
Our 3 Biggest Takeaways From The 2024 Orange County Zine Festival
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The Limited Edition Coca-Cola Oreos Are Better Than Expected
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Strange Darling Movie Review: Not So Strange and Not So Darling
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‘Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist’ Episode 1 Sets Series Up For Success
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Netflix’s ‘Tell Them You Love Me’ Gives Abuser Too Much Screen Time
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“Cuckoo” Movie Review: Get Scared by the Ways of the Cuckoo Bird
Our Complete Guide to the Bristol Ren Faire
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“Twisters” Movie Review: Get Swept Up in the Summer Fun
“Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up” Review
Marvel Brings Back Daring Whimsicality & Nostalgia in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine
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Longlegs (Maika Monroe as Lee Harker) 2024
Review: ‘Longlegs’ Starring Nicolas Cage Leaves Audiences Feeling “Cuckcoo”
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Simone Biles during part of a routine, wearing a white set
Review: In ‘Simone Biles Rising,’ the GOAT Gets Real About Mental Health in Sports
Women Who Run With the Wolves by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Why Every Woman Should Read ‘Women Who Run With the Wolves’
EXCLUSIVE: Meagan Good and Cory Hardrict Gave Award-Worthy Performances in Divorce In The Black
Traverse City, MI 06/2024
Hidden Gems: 4 Charming Small Businesses to Visit in Michigan
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Dark Matter Review: A Sci-Fi Trip Where Your Mind Holds the Key
Melanie Holmes, author of '100 Things to Do in Illinois Before You Die'
Melanie Holmes’ ‘100 Things to Do in Illinois Before You Die’ is a Must Read
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Lily Gladstone and Isabel DeRoy-Olson in Fancy Dance
Fancy Dance Explores The Beauty of Indigenous Womanhood
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‘Inside Out 2’ Addresses the Realities of Adolescent Anxiety
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Bad Boys Prove They’re Still the Box Office Kings: A Bad Boys: Ride or Die Review
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Sydney Sweeney in Immaculate
Review: Immaculate Starring Sydney Sweeney Takes a New Twist on Rosemary’s Baby
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Review: Deep Sky Goes Deeper Than You Ever Imagined
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André 3000 New Blue Sun
Review: André 3000’s “New Blue Sun” Is A Cosmic Journey
Love Is Blind Season 2 Reunion Review – Love Is Blurry?!
And Just Like That Episode 9 & 10 Review
And Just Like That Episode 8 Review: Miranda Is Cancelled
And Just Like That Episode 7 Review: Messy Miranda
And Just Like That Episode 6 Review: Miranda Is In Denial
And Just Like That Episode 5 Review:
And Just Like That Episode 4 Review: Let’s Get Some Black Friends
And Just Like That Episode 3 Review: Carrie Needs Therapy
N’ Review: iPhone 7 Plus