The Best TV Series of 2020
Unlike with movies, there was no shortage of TV shows in 2020. While some shows like the Marvel Disney+ projects got postponed, we also got our fair share of great shows this year. Honorable mentions include Dispatches from Elsewhere, The…
Normal People is an Exercise in Honest, Powerful Intimacy, Showcasing How Love Helps You Become a Better Person
I feel at a disadvantage writing about Hulu’s Normal People, as I haven’t read Sally Rooney’s book of the same name. Rooney is often credited as a quintessential millennial writer, whose approach to romance is, in her own words, “is…
- It’s What’s Inside is A Dizzying Dive into Body-Swap Chaos with Missed Opportunities 7
- Emily in Paris Season Four: A Dazzlingly Thin Parisian Dream 6
- Saba is a Powerful Directorial Debut about People Trapped by their Circumstances 8
- Nobody Wants This Season One Review: A Nostalgic Rom-Com That Hits Familiar, Comfortable Notes 8
- Phir Aayi Haseen Dilruba Review: A Mediocre Sequel That Fails to Recapture the Magic 6
- DRAGON BALL Sparking! Zero Review: A Super Saiyan Experience That Flies Above Expectations 7
- Joker: Folie à Deux is a Daring Experiment That Falls Short of Its Potential 6
- Ctrl Review: A Digital Nightmare That Doesn’t Quite Pay Off 6
- Hayao Miyazaki’s Return with The Boy and the Heron: A Film of Loss, Legacy and Life 8
- Twilight of the Gods Season One is Epic, But Not Quite Worthy of Valhalla 7
- The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season Two Review- Middle-earth or Something Else Entirely? 6
- The Substance is a Provocative Tale of Body Horror and Society’s Obsession with Youth 9
- Bhakshak is an Ambitious but Stilted Take on a Real-Life Story of Investigative Journalism 7
- Maharaj Review: A Linear Depiction of Devotion vs. Dissent 6
- Invincible Season Two Review: A Rollercoaster Ride of Emotions and Intrigue 7
- Rebel Ridge is a Tense Exploration of Corruption and Power 9
- Stree 2 Review: A Seamless Blend of Horror and Comedy 8
- Revisiting God of War Ragnarok on PC: Kratos’ Story Continues to Evolve 8
- Alien: Romulus Review: An Intense and Fresh New Addition to the Franchise 8
- Call Me Bae: Ananya Panday is a Flashy, Desi Emily Yearning for A Purpose 7
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is a Brutal, Visceral, and Grimdark Return to the Iconic World of 40K 8
- Terminator Zero Puts a New Spin on a Sci-Fi Classic 7
- Richard Linklater’s Hit Man is a Surprising Hit, with a Star-Making Performance by Glen Powell 8
- KAOS Puts a Chaotic Spin on Greek Mythology in a Modern Setting 8
- Kill (2024) is A Satisfying, No-Frills Take on Action Classics like John Wick and Die Hard 8
