Yuji Kaku’s “Hell’s Paradise” bursts onto the scene nailing every element of a successful anime, whether it be its evocative art style or its dark and intriguing, yet heartfelt storytelling. The first thing watchers will notice is the strong premise of the newly produced series. Ten death row convicts are sent to a mysterious island to find an elixir...
After the massive success of the first two seasons of “Bridgerton,” fans were eager for more. The announcement of a spinoff miniseries following Queen Charlotte gave fans plenty to buzz about. The show would be about Queen Charlotte and the beginning of her relationship with King George. As the Queen herself and the nature of her marriage with the...
All the ingredients needed to make “Peter Pan & Wendy” a fun, swashbuckling adventure are present, but it fails to fully come across. Perhaps that is due to how often this story has been adapted for the screen. At a certain point, a level of creativity is needed to make it stand out from the rest, and this adaptation...
Based on true events, “Love and Death” brings this crime story back on a new streaming platform. Despite the case of Candy Montgomery being told on the Hulu show “Candy” last year, HBO decided to produce its version of the story. The show takes on a different creative approach to the series as it tries to look at the...
“Oshi no Ko” has recently surged to the top of anime rankings, claiming the number one spot over supreme, powerhouse anime series like “Fullmetal Alchemist “ and “Attack on Titan: The Final Season.” The show also premieres among gigantic anime series such as “Hell’s Paradise” and “Heavenly Delusion.” Written by the author of the zany and beloved “Love is...
The anticipated Grease prequel series released its pilot episode, “We’re Gonna Rule the School,” on April 6th. The series endured pressure from reviving esteemed material from its forerunner film. While keeping the spirit of the original intact through its scenery, costumes, and choreography, there is a distinct progressive take in which creator and showrunner, Annabel Oakes, addresses issues including...
Netflix’s new series, “Obsession,” begins with well-known surgeon and protagonist of the show, William Farrow (Richard Armitage), who was first introduced with his successful operation of separating conjoined twins. His colleagues and family praised him outside of the operation room, and the hospital staff even planned an extravagant celebration to share his successes. William was a commemorated doctor who...
“Beef,” a product of a collaboration between Netflix and A24 seemed promising with a darkly thrilling premise: two deeply unsatisfied people that get into a road rage incident with one another that brings out their worst impulses. Co-starring Ali Wong (Amy) and Steven Yeun (Danny), the chilling thrill that plays during the grotesquely gorgeous title cards throughout each episode...
The fourth and final season of HBO’s beloved, Emmy award-winning satirical drama, “Succession” has started. The season has been underway for a little over a year now and while the abrupt announcement that it would also be its last left some fans worried about the quality of its final run-through — the season premiere proves otherwise.
In true “Succession” fashion,...
Boots Riley makes a remarkable return to the media festival South by Southwest (SXSW). The first four episodes of "I'm a Virgo," debuted at the festival. The show follows a 13-foot-tall black man named Cootie venturing to the heart of Oakland, where he finds love and friendship. Cootie has been sheltered from civilization until he's finally called upon to...