The Pope’s Exorcist Is a Huge Joke (on Us)The film allows Russell Crowe to have fun with the part of a demon-hunting Italian priest, but it forgets to have fun along with him.
ByBilge Ebiri
tv review
Barry’s Last LaughIn its concluding act, Bill Hader’s series gives in to the darkness.
Renfield Sucks a Funny Premise DryNicholas Hoult and Nicolas Cage are fun when playing Renfield and Dracula as a dysfunctional work relationship — shame about the rest of the movie.
ByAlison Willmore
movie review
Cocaine Bear Is, in Fact, a MovieElizabeth Banks’s comedy-action thriller is half kids’ adventure, half slasher flick, all cult movie.
Succession’s Echoing CrescendoThrough its evocations of the past, “Connor’s Wedding” suggests the Roy children have been subconsciously practicing for this world-exploding moment.
Just Let Michelle Williams Work, Damn It!In Kelly Reichardt’s wonderful new comedy, Showing Up, Williams plays a sculptor on deadline who keeps getting pulled away.
Rye Lane Makes Romantic Comedy Look EasyWatching these two dorky-hip 20-somethings banter around South London may make you wonder why we’re so worried about the fate of the rom-com.
Finally, Some Freaky K-pop WritingEsther Yi’s debut novel, Y/N, is great parody, throwing readers down the hole of obsession in all its fevered absurdity.
