The Mitchells vs The Machines
This is a brilliant film that’ll be in heavy rotation in my home for years to come.
The Trial of the Chicago 7
I see why writer/director Aaron Sorkin was attracted to this real-world story.
Mank
This is a charming film that’s anchored by charming performances.
Community, seasons 1-6
I thought I’d seen most of “Community” during its live run.
Lupin, part 1
I struggle with dubbed shows.
Death to 2020
Too soon.
The Midnight Sky
This is not a science fiction film. Anyone going into it expecting sci-fi thrills is going to be disappointed.
The Princess Switch: Switched Again
Because I am a completist–or a masochist–I watched this sequel to “The Princess Switch.”
The Princess Switch
A very dumb holiday movie.
The Queen's Gambit
Ten years ago, I doubt “The Queen’s Gambit” would have existed.
The Crown, season four
The defining characteristic of “The Crown” is that it has empathy for every character.
Easy A
“Easy A” is a bad movie that’s transformed into a decent movie through the sheer likability of Emma Stone.
Derry Girls, seasons 1 and 2
“Derry Girls” is a wonderful show: funny, heartfelt, and of a place (Northern Ireland) and a time (the ‘90s) that aren’t what you typically see in a comedy.
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, season 3
The guests in season three of David Letterman’s long-form interview show are all notable: Kim Kardashian West, Robert Downey Jr., Dave Chappelle, and Lizzo.
The Witcher, season 1
“Toss a coin to your witcher …”
Schitt's Creek, season 6
I burned through the sixth and final season of “Schitt’s Creek” and now I wish there was just a little bit more.
The Take (aka Bastille Day)
This was renamed “The Take” after being released in theaters as “Bastille Day.”
Set It Off
I’m confused by this film.
Dark, season 3
Never before have I had to consult reference material while watching a show.
The Old Guard
“The Old Guard” has an interesting idea.
Tiger King
This documentary series got a lot of attention because the subjects are larger than life characters.
8:46
Dave Chappelle put out a 30-minute performance in the wake of the George Floyd murder and subsequent protests.
Dead to Me, season 2
I really enjoyed season one of “Dead to Me.” The performances were fantastic and the underlying mystery was well constructed.
Salt
This movie has a promising start, but it degrades into a muddled mess of action and double crosses.
Space Force, season 1
This is an excellent show made by an excellent cast.
The Social Network
I’d only seen “The Social Network” once before, but I was inspired to watch it again after it popped up on a lot of the “best of the 2010s” lists.
Bad Boys II
This is the worst movie I’ve ever seen.
Den of Thieves
I liked parts of this movie but I didn’t like the movie itself.
Extraction
“Extraction” has great action sequences, but the story isn’t much of anything and it’s clear it wasn’t meant to be.
The Crown, season 3
Since I gravitate toward genre material or comedy, even I can’t fully understand why “The Crown” is one of my favorite shows. But it is.
Altered Carbon, season 2
I watched season one of “Altered Carbon” a long time ago. I wasn’t expecting season two because this show must be expensive to produce.
Narcos Mexico, season 2
I started watching “Narcos” when it was still a novelty to watch original shows on Netflix and I didn’t have an ever-growing list of stuff I want to watch.
The Irishman
I appreciate the obvious skill of this film, but I don’t understand the fixation and infatuation with bad men doing bad things.
The Laundromat
I don’t know what this is. It’s technically a movie.
6 Underground
What happens when Netflix gives Michael Bay a blank check and an R rating?
Schitt's Creek, seasons 1-5
I remember when I first saw the ad for this show. Eugene Levy? A punny title? No thanks. But … I was wrong.
Stranger Things, season 3
It’s just a fun, dumb, show.
Dark, seasons 1 and 2
I like to think I’m pretty good at following twisty mythology, and I’ve got a real soft spot for time travel, but toward the end of season two I got really confused.