Emma Fraser

The Spectacular ‘Daisy Jones and The Six’ Finale Finally Finds Its Voice

Sex, drugs, and rock and roll are all but guaranteed when setting a series in a no-holds-barred ’70s music scene. Considering Fleetwood Mac’s tumultuous trajectory provides the foundation for Daisy Jones & The Six, there is an increased expectation…

‘The Big Door Prize’ Review: The Chris O’Dowd-Starring Existential Comedy Hits A Winning Formula

Milestone birthdays are a time for celebration, often accompanied by a dose of introspection the older you get. The time frame to achieve life goals begins to shrink, and a regretful mood can replace a hopeful vision of the future. Throw a small-town…

Succession Season 4 Review, Episodes 1-4

Succession season 4 premieres on HBO on March 26. It is a bittersweet time for Succession viewers knowing the fourth season is also the last hurrah, and suffice it to say, creator Jesse Armstrong is going out on top. Or at least that is what the…

‘A Spy Among Friends’ Review: Guy Pearce & Damian Lewis Pack A Punch In The MGM+ Espionage Thriller

You should never talk about politics, religion, or sex in polite company, advised Emily Post in “Etiquette in Society, in Business, in Politics, and at Home.” Released in 1922, the guide by the American author and socialite sought to give readers the…

Inside Riley Keough’s ’70s Rockstar Transformation for Daisy Jones & The Six

Whether performing in front of a sold-out crowd at Soldier Field, appearing on Saturday Night Live, partying at Chateau Marmont, or pumping gas, Daisy Jones embodies the ’70s sartorial cool that continues to inspire nearly 50 years later. Yes, Daisy…

‘Party Down’ Is a Perfect Jennifer Garner Showcase. Finally!

Some Oscar snubs linger long after the winner has been announced. It has been 15 years since Juno received four Academy Award nominations, with Diablo Cody taking home the Best Original Screenplay accolade. It has also been 15 years since Jennifer…

‘Perry Mason’ Season 2 Review: The Matthew Rhys-Starring Reboot Goes From Good To Great

Nearly three years have passed since the gritty reboot of the TV courtroom classic “Perry Mason” debuted on HBO, switching out the case-of-the-week format for one overarching trial. Perry Mason’s (Matthew Rhys) journey from disheveled private…

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Why Fire Island deserves the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar

In a new series, we’re celebrating the films we loved that aren’t likely to dominate the awards race. Over the new few weeks, our writers make passionate arguments for the performances and craft that stood out to them, from blockbusters to arthouse…

Party Down Season 3 Review: Episodes 1-5

Party Down season 3 premieres on Starz on February 24. Reboots and revivals are common, though all too often they’re clearly a cynical cash grab or an attempt to reignite magic that no longer exists. To my great relief, the long-awaited Party Down…

‘The Batman’ Makeup Designer on the Dark Knight Aesthetic That Earned Her an Oscar Nom

“Men in eye makeup—I’ve always loved that. I did ‘Zoolander’ years ago,” says Naomi Donne. Twenty-two years later, the British hair and makeup designer has notched her third Oscar nomination for creating Robert Pattinson’s revelatory—and…

How Did CBS Sitcom ‘Ghosts’ Become One of the Surprisingly Horniest Shows on TV?

In Season 2 of the CBS comedy, the series’ quirky cast of spirits are passing the afterlife by juggling romances, dates, and trysts that the show’s fans never saw coming. Dying doesn’t kill your sex life. Or at least this is what the Woodstone Manor…

Party Down: Everything You Need to Know Before Season 3

From romantic relationships to catering disasters, here’s our guide to the comedy’s original Starz run. Pop on your crisp white shirt and pink bow tie, because the Party Down revival is almost here. It has been nearly 13 years since the last episode…

‘Hello Tomorrow!’ Review: Billy Crudup Makes A Strong Sales Pitch, But Apple TV+’s Retro-Future Series Doesn’t Reach the Stars

“You want the moon? Just say the word, and I’ll throw a lasso around it and pull it down,” is one of the most romantic declarations in movie history. James Stewart‘s George Bailey from “It’s A Wonderful Life” is far from the first figure to promise…

Finding Pedro Pascal’s Perfect ‘The Last of Us’ Jacket Was a Herculean Effort

Joel Miller (Pedro Pascal) has a laundry list of concerns in the post-apocalyptic Last of Us world. Thankfully, when he does get the opportunity to sleep, his durable jacket serves a dual purpose as something to lay his head on. Sure, it can’t…

‘Dear Edward’ and ‘Shrinking’: TV Really Wants Us to Cry About Therapy and Grief

After the events of the last three years, it is hardly surprising that television is fixating on therapeutic responses to trauma and grief. Therapists on TV have come a long way in the 40 years since The Bob Newhart Show creators David Davis and…

How ‘Poker Face’ Turned Natasha Lyonne Into a Modern-Day Columbo

On his 1999 Inside the Actors Studio appearance, Peter Falk referred to the instantly recognizable Lieutenant Columbo ensemble as “a symphony of brown.” A drab green tie isn’t exactly a pop of color, but the iconic TV detective doesn’t need flashy…

Shrinking Season 1 Review: Episodes 1-9

Shrinking Season 1 premieres on Apple TV+ on January 27, 2023. Grief does not come with a road map, and even with his professional training, therapist Jimmy Laird (Jason Segel) struggles to come to terms with the loss of his wife. Every avenue of his…

‘Dear Edward’ Review: A Charming & Cathartic Cryfest That Fills The Hole Left By ‘This Is Us’

Television that makes you cry is something Jason Katims (“Friday Night Lights,” “Parenthood”) is well known for, and his latest on Apple TV+, “Dear Edward,” is no exception to this rule. Even if high school football is outside your interests or a…

Beth Grant Is Giving the Most Fun Performance on TV in ‘Mayfair Witches’

More than 20 years after its release, Donnie Darko is rightfully considered Jake Gyllenhaal’s breakthrough performance. But of everything that makes that movie great, it is Beth Grant as Kitty Farmer sincerely saying, “Sometimes I doubt your…