“CODA” has a beautiful, well-intentioned voice. But the song it’s singing is a reorchestrated cover – some new runs here, a new arrangement there – rather than the wholly original song it could have been.

"Schmigadoon" will disappear from memory as quickly as the fog that covers the title town's bridge. But when you're visiting, I can't say it isn't, well, delightful.

“If you haven’t heard of the new HBOMax show Hacks that’s not a surprise. It has flown mostly under the radar.’

“Central Park is funny, optimistic and much smarter than it has any right to be; a show and a song brimming with the kind of gentle joy I don’t see that often. It’s well worth seeking out.”

“There have been few movies in recent memory that have granted me a glimpse to experience life outside of my own quite like In The Heights. And that glimpse has rarely been as glossy and exuberant.”

“The third entry of the primary franchise in this shared universe of eight movies is not the worst of the eight, but it is a notable step down from the previous Conjuring movies.”

“This show is just so joyful. It’s funny, it’s timely as people have become nostalgic again for the 2000s, it’s sweet, and has great messages.”

“Those Who Wish Me Dead comes with a lot of promise, from the cast to the director to the premise, but it does not entirely deliver on that promise. Despite that, it is still a movie that can be enjoyed for what it is, as a solid action thriller.”

“The new miniseries “Halston” just dropped on Netflix and it is exactly what you would expect a show about an eccentric fashion designer in the 70’s to look like. It’s a show filled with sex, drugs, alcohol, and a whole lot of egos, just like the designer’s real life.”

“Raya and the Last Dragon has some elements that are very similar to previous Disney animated entries, but it has strong themes of overcoming division and learning to trust others that are surprisingly timely without being preachy.”

“Moxie is such a fun movie for anyone of any one age. It’s educational, funny, sweet, badass, and just overall a really well-made movie.”

“If you’re longing for a trip, I would watch all three “Long Way” series. You’ll not only see more countries than you could imagine in one sitting, but you’ll also get to see how the locals truly live and what makes each country unique.”

“Wonder Woman 1984 continues the story of Diana Prince. Unfortunately, it falls quite short of the expectations set by the first movie.”

“Soul does for the human soul what Inside Out did for human emotions.”

“Sound of Metal offers a unique look into a deaf community and it features several commendable performances, none more so than Riz Ahmed in the lead. It’s a technically impressive and immersive experience in the sound department too.”

“‘You cannot capture a man’s entire life in two hours. All you can hope is to leave the impression of one.’ This is a perfect encapsulation of Mank.”

“If you’ve seen any movie where a successful person has to return home to deal with family problems they’ve tried to leave in the past, most of this movie will feel familiar to you.”

“It’s been 14 years, but Baron Cohen is still able to shock with his characters, the uncomfortable situations he puts people into, and his willingness to let people say the cringiest things.”

“While it’s perhaps a bit too early for a film to claim the title “Comedy of the Summer”, Max Barbakow’s Palm Springs starring Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti is making a very compelling case.”

“I’ve watched all nine episodes of “Little Voice” and I can’t come up with a single adjective myself that rings true. I can, however, come up with one for “Little Voice” itself: disappointing.”