Will the movies ever let religion back into the mainstream? It doesn’t seem likely, given the secular bent of most critics, festivals, and film awards. But the question could certainly occur to any thoughtful viewer of Marco Pontecorvo’s Fátima, which is set for release by Picturehouse in theaters and via PVOD on Aug. 28. The
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Do they ever get tired of blaming Jihoon for everything? They wasted no time giving us the answers to what happened to Drascilla on 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way Season 2 Episode 12, but it’s getting ridiculous how much Jihoon and Deavan are at odds. Meanwhile, Bini and Ari are well on their way to
Chucalissa is proving to be a place where strange partnerships blossom. Unusual, beneficial relationships formed on P-Valley Season 1 Episode 6, all of which promise intrigue over the season’s last two episodes. My favorite, even though it hasn’t fully formed yet, was the last one, developing between the strangest bedfellows — strip-club owner Uncle Clifford and
The first week of All-Stars has come to a close in Big Brother Season 22 Episode 4, and someone’s gone home. Leading up to the eviction (after the veto ceremony), each of the houseguests weighs their options. Cody knows it would be beneficial to his own game to keep Kevin, but he doesn’t want to push
Everything is right in the world when we get snippets of Kenmando in Mexico. At this rate, after the events of 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way Season 2 Episode 11, they’re the only couple who will get their happy marriage. We’re manifesting that positive energy, dammit. Sadly, one can’t say the same about Brittany
The adoption drama went on and on and on this week as temper tantrums were thrown all over Salem, and it seemed to be a contest to prove who could be more immature. The moment Nicole ratted out Sami to Allie, the dominos began to fall. Allie was furious with her mother, and then angry
As far as episodes go, Doom Patrol Season 2 Episode 9 is solid. It’s exciting — full of conflict and intriguing developments. It’s a not a proper finale, though, and it was never meant to be. COVID-19 shutdowns meant that the intended tenth episode of the season was never completed, and this became the last
The tears were flowing, and so were the apologies. All of the relationships are hitting some rough spots or are already in them on 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way Season 2 Episode 10. And for most of the couples, it feels as though they’re spinning in place. Even the new couples have fallen into
In The Umbrella Academy Season 2 Episode 9, all hell breaks loose. The penultimate episode gave us a long overdue therapy session, a couple of revelations, and FINALLY the events of President Kennedy’s assassination unfold. Back at The Commission, AJ The Fish manages to get a message to Herb: 743. Lila runs into Herb when he
More reunions. More betrayal. A couple of fights. A little romance and party crashing. The Umbrella Academy Season 2 Episode 4 had a lot going on! Sure enough, one of my predictions about Lila and the Handler turned out to be true. The Commission killed Lila’s parents, and The Handler took Lila in and raised her as
Oh, Courtney. Who else wanted to just give her a big hug after everything she went through on Stargirl Season 1 Episode 11? It was just so heartbreaking to watch Courtney go through the process of learning Starman wasn’t her father, being let down by Sam again, and then thinking the staff had forsaken her because
It was an explosive hour! Deavan went off on Jihoon and told him she was headed home, leaving him shattered. Brittany and Yazan cannot stop fighting, and even Yazan’s mother got in on the action. And Ari and her mother Janice do not mince words with Biniyam on 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way Season 2
It’s early yet so of course Hanna’s mission was FUBAR. Maybe Hanna and/or Marissa should have asked Clara if she wanted to be rescued on Hanna Season 2 Episode 3 and Hanna Season 2 Episode 4. Then maybe they could have avoided the world of hurt that they are looking at in the second half of Hanna Season
Betty did much better defending herself on Dirty John: The Betty Broderick Story Season 1 Episode 6 than I thought she would. But much like we feared, Betty was an utter fool for thinking that she could get the better of Dan while he was on the stand. What she got for efforts was her
Ugly people keep getting uglier. How did anyone survive the Broderick vs. Broderick divorce? After watching Dirty John: The Betty Broderick Story Season 1 Episode 5, it’s hard to imagine the kids haven’t continued to suffer well into their adulthood. Every member of the family was put through the wringer, and Dan and Betty almost
A dark, gritty reboot of the golden oldie Perry Mason? At first, it sounds like a joke, or like a Jack Donaghy idea from 30 Rock. The classic legal drama debuted way back in 1957, which leaves quite a thick layer of dust to brush away, but HBO’s reboot — premiering this Sunday at 9/8c;
If I were to make a religious comparison, Penny Dreadful: City of Angels Season 1 Episode 8 would be a moment of redemption in what has been a sinfully sordid mess of a narrative. Despite being titled “Hide and Seek,” many characters come out in the open here, clarifying their motivations and airing some long-held
RELATED STORIES It’s been just over two years since the theatrical release of Love, Simon, the 2018 rom-com that broke new ground as the first major studio film to center on a gay teen romance. The movie is a charming and inoffensive coming-of-age flick — and your opinion of the film will likely dictate how
If that was the total of the “good” years that Betty and Dan Broderick shared, Dirty John: The Betty Broderick Story Season 1 Episode 3 didn’t have much to say for their marriage. And if we were supposed to get some perspective on Dan outside of Betty’s experience with him, well, that failed. It’s still
“Act of God” was one of the stronger installments of the season. It was also one of the most heartbreaking as 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 1 Episode 4 gave us our first tragic death of someone while the team was on a call. The use of a tornado provided us with some great shots and
Beginning Sunday, May 31, AMC will air Quiz, a three-part drama from writer James Graham and director Stephen Frears detailing the meteoric rise of Britain’s Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and the stunning cheating scandal that threatened to tear it down. With clever writing, an excellent cast, and inspired direction, Quiz propels you through
Weller and company have got to put together the pieces faster before they all crack up. The stress of being on the run was getting to them all on Blindspot Season 5 Episode 3, except maybe Rich. And if Rich is the most stable member of a team, that squad is in big trouble. They certainly
Everything came to a hilt on Mrs. America Season 1 Episode 9. While the episode was not as epic as a finale usually is, “Reagan,” was still satisfying, and gave us some closure. Particularly with Alice’s arc, although there were a few storylines that left us with unanswered questions. Alice’s character revolutionized when she finally stood
I have to admit that I probably wouldn’t have predicted any of the significant developments on Penny Dreadful: City of Angels Season 1 Episode 5 but probably should’ve. In a script that seemed to throw a hodge-podge of elements together, the theme seems to be a fracturing of strong bonds. The Vega family is splintering
Gabi finally got some comeuppance. It wasn’t so much that she’d been arrested for attacking Jake with a syringe — she’s used to that and doesn’t get why what she did was wrong. But on Days of Our Lives during the week of 5-18-20, Rolf double-crossed her, made fun of her, and possibly tricked her
The stakes were higher than ever on Mrs. America Season 1 Episode 8, but it was not so evident at first. The first half of “Houston” was pretty mundane. Nothing exciting happened, despite Alice and Pamela bunking with Republican feminist Audrey. But that quickly changed as soon as Alice went out for drinks. Alice had to
The latest series from Starz is coming to the premium cable network on Sunday, May 17. The premiere introduces us to Monica Raymund’s Jackie Quinones, a national marine fishing services agent, who is unlike any other female TV lead in recent memory. She’s unapologetic, fun-loving, and battling some demons for good measure. These demons come
Liz isn’t dark. She’s just drawn that way. That appeared to be the point of The Blacklist Season 7 Episode 19. This finale was an innovative way to make the best of a difficult situation. The coronavirus pandemic forced a production shutdown of The Blacklist, with only about half of this episode shot. It was great
The honeymoon phase didn’t last too long for Daniel and Noa. On The Baker and the Beauty Season 1 Episode 5, the couple had their first real fight as Daniel got a taste of the “celebrity lifestyle.” There are plenty of perks that come with being in the public eye including a free Corvette that Daniel
RELATED STORIES Snowpiercer‘s four-and-a-half year journey to the small screen ends on Sunday, May 17, when it pulls into the proverbial station at TNT. When all is said and done, was it the little engine that could? Or not quite? What you get out of TV’s Snowpiercer largely depends on what you expect from it.