More from Daniel Fienberg
‘Long Bright River’ Review: Amanda Seyfried Stars in a Philly-Set Peacock Mystery That Treads Water for Too Long
The eight-episode adaptation of Liz Moore's novel tells a story of sisterhood, addiction and murder set in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia.
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‘Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror’ Review: An Affectionate, Personal Look at the Cult Movie Phenomenon
Linus O'Brien, the son of 'Rocky Horror' creator Richard O'Brien, assembles an impressive talking-head cast from the musical and film to discuss an unlikely 50-year trajectory.
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‘The Python Hunt’ Review: One Invasive Species Pursues Another in a Quirky Doc About Snake-Chasing Florida Tourists
Xander Robin's SXSW-premiering documentary is like a real-life version of Peacock's 'Killing It,' which makes more sense if you've seen Peacock's 'Killing It.'
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‘The Age of Disclosure’ Review: Dan Farah’s Polished Doc Legitimizes Unverifiable Theories About UFOs
Politicians, military officials and scientists discuss non-human intelligence and when it will be time to tell the world the truth in this doc premiering at SXSW.
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‘I’m Carl Lewis!’ Review: Engaging, if Limited, Doc Gives an Athlete and Iconoclast His Due
Julie Anderson and Chris Hay's film, premiering at SXSW, shows how Lewis dominated track and field like nobody else, but never earned America's full embrace.
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‘CHAOS: The Manson Murders’ Review: Errol Morris’ Tease of a Netflix Doc Is More Interesting to Think About Than to Watch
Was Charles Manson involved with the CIA's MKUltra program or any vast government conspiracy? Don't look here for answers.
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‘Adolescence’ Review: Netflix’s Taut One-Shot Legal Thriller Is More Than Its Gimmick
Philip Barantini directs the four-part series about a teenage boy accused of murder, with each episode playing out in a single, continuous take.
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Critic’s Notebook: Conan O’Brien Helps to Steady an Erratic Oscars Telecast
The host was deft and some of the speeches and production ideas were strong, but there were too many head-scratching choices and tonal inconsistencies to call the night a success.
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Critics’ Conversation: ‘The White Lotus,’ ‘The Pitt’ and Other Winter TV Downers and Distractions
THR's TV critics weigh in on recent shows reflecting the dark national mood — conspiracies and corruption and corporate greed, oh my! — as well as a few providing unexpected comfort (blood-splattered ER docs, thank you for your service).
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‘Eyes on the Prize III: We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest 1977-2015’ Review: Landmark Docuseries Remains Essential Viewing in New HBO Chapter
The Million Man March, the birth of Black Lives Matter, urban renewal projects in the Bronx and the aftermath of the Los Angeles Uprising get spotlights in the six-parter.
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‘The Americas’ Review: Tom Hanks Narrates NBC’s Gorgeous, Somewhat Simplistic Nature Docuseries
From Alaska and Canada in the north to Patagonia in the south, the 10-part documentary series focuses on food-gathering mamas, adorable babies and stunning cinematography.
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‘Zero Day’ Review: Robert De Niro and a Tremendous Supporting Cast Are Wasted in Netflix’s Self-Serious Political Thriller
Angela Bassett, Joan Allen, Connie Britton, Jesse Plemons and Lizzy Caplan co-star in a series about politicians trying to find answers after a deadly cyberattack.
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