Hulu’s newest drama series, the mystery whodunnit Only Murders in the Building, has A-list talent, but commits the biggest genre cardinal sin: the central mystery is simply not that exciting. It brings together three crime podcast obsessed tenants who all live in the same apartment building—Oliver (Martin Short), content to direct as his day job, … Continue reading TV Review: Only Murders in the Building
TV Review: Nine Perfect Strangers
Hulu’s newest dramedy binge comes in the form of the strange, but star-studded, Nine Perfect Strangers. Critics were given access to the first six episodes, which does indeed provide a taste of the bizarre wonders of Tranquilum. There are a fair share of surprises in store—Nine Perfect Strangers does however tell a far more linear … Continue reading TV Review: Nine Perfect Strangers
TV Review: Turner & Hooch
While I’ve never seen the original Turner & Hooch starring Tom Hanks, I have to imagine it is significantly better than than this strange mish-mash of clashing tones and action drama. Explosions, shooting, blazing fire, and hand-to-hand action combat—2021’s Turner & Hooch reboot is certainly not what I was expecting from Disney. The pilot is … Continue reading TV Review: Turner & Hooch
TV Review: Monsters at Work
Judging from the first two episodes (one of which I viewed at the in-person Tribeca Film Festival premiere), Monsters at Work has some work to do. A spin-off from the excellent, Oscar-nominated Disney/Pixar collaboration Monsters, Inc. and its highly entertaining prequel, Monsters University, this is the first time we are presented this world from a … Continue reading TV Review: Monsters at Work
TV Review: Kevin Can F**k Himself
I was dying to see what Annie Murphy’s first project would be after she finished her run on the excellent Canadian comedy, Schitts Creek, with a well-deserved Emmy win. It turns out that AMC’s new half sitcom/half dark drama, Kevin Can F**k Himself, was the answer. With constantly clashing tones in its two distinct halves, … Continue reading TV Review: Kevin Can F**k Himself