Don’t Miss
The Visceral, Woman-Centric Horror of The Handmaid’s Tale—Sophie Gilbert dives into the new Hulu show, which has created a world that’s visually and psychologically unlike anything in film or television.
Television
The Leftovers: Meet Me in St. Louis—Spencer Kornhaber and Sophie Gilbert break down the second episode of the show’s final season.
Silicon Valley Looks to Reinvent the Internet—David Sims argues that the HBO series, now in its fourth year, has never been funnier.
Catastrophe and the Comedy of the Self-Aware Marriage—Spencer Kornhaber praises the hilarious Amazon show, back for a third season.
Why The President Show Might Just Work—David Sims considers the new Comedy Central parody hosted by the comedian Anthony Atamanuik, in character as Donald Trump.
What Does a Girlboss Look Like?—Sophie Gilbert examines two new television shows from 30 Rock alums that tackle the subject of female ambition.
Film
The Circle Is a Laughable Tech Thriller—David Sims bemoans James Ponsoldt’s new film, based on the eponymous novel by Dave Eggers.
An Uneven Tribute to The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks—Lenika Cruz pinpoints the limitations of the HBO film starring Oprah Winfrey.
