Locke & Key Gets Darker in Second Season, But its Writing is Still as Infuriating as Ever
When Locke & Key arrived last year, I mentioned how exhausting and tired its whimsical, Harry Potter-like approach to a darker source material felt to me. The second season delves deeper into the lore, and thankfully, does bring more darkness…
CODA Tells a Simple Story that is Wonderfully Realized through Great Performances and Strong Direction
CODA (short for Children of Deaf Adults) is one of happy cases of a simple, predictable story done very well. Directed by Sian Heder, the film follows a small-town girl as she balances her aspirations of singing with her responsibilities…
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