Author: Christina Smith
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We’ll Always Deserve ‘The Good Place’
Michael Schur’s well of high-concept soulfood is the perfect binge watch for the bad, medium, and best of times.
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The Glorious Dreamworld of ‘Singin’ in the Rain’
The classic musical has a way of sparking joy, especially with its dizzying 13-minute dream ballet.
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The Perfect Timing of ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’
One of this year’s most satisfying finales spotlights a theme that lasts long beyond 11 o’clock.
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Discovering the Self Through Song in ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’
John Cameron Mitchell’s pop-punk masterpiece uses conventions of the movie musical to deliver something beyond words.
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‘When Harry Met Sally’ Finds Humor in Partnership
After 30 years, Harry and Sally are the gold standard as far as rom-com duos are concerned. Their chemistry is a feat of collaboration, both onscreen and off.
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All the World’s a Stage in ‘The Muppet Movie’
Jim Henson’s approach to framing his characters makes their first feature-length outing all the more expansive.
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‘Agent Carter’ and the Value of Vulnerability
Peggy Carter is the emotional core of the MCU. Her TV spinoff had just as much heart.
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The Terrors of Family Ties in ‘Coraline’
A look back at Laika’s dark and captivating first feature.
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The Iron Giant: Heroism Through a Child’s Eyes
After 20 years, the childlike innocence of this animated masterpiece still resonates.