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Review: ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ revives an inexplicably intriguing story

For a show that foreshadows with painstaking clarity, it can be incredibly cryptic.
  • John Powers
  • January 24, 2017

What ‘Lord of the Rings’ tells us about bringing literature to life

‘The Fellowship of the Ring’ turns 15 on December 19.
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  • December 11, 2016

Hopefully Steve Kerr’s weed comments are only the beginning

Sports-centered activism could be a key step in healing our wounded nation.
  • John Powers
  • December 7, 2016

Review: Reggie Watts’ new Netflix special is a wild spectacle

He forces you to think about why the things he says are funny.
  • John Powers
  • December 7, 2016

Are we ready for the return of Dave Chappelle?

The comedian recently signed a three-special deal with Netflix.
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  • November 30, 2016

Breaking down Westworld’s descent into moral chaos

Even on the verge of its finale, the show remains a web of mystery.
  • John Powers
  • November 28, 2016

John Oliver left us when we needed him the most

Progressives in search of a laugh will need to find a new source of humor.
  • John Powers
  • November 21, 2016

Pokémon Sun and Moon, the latest games in the series, generate unmatched hype

Pokémon fanatics haven’t been this excited in a long time.
  • John Powers
  • November 15, 2016

Review: A Tribe Called Quest brings forth a prophetic message in its final album

‘We Got It from Here… Thank You 4 Your Service’ brings together a team of artists espousing an important message.
  • John Powers
  • November 13, 2016

‘American Horror Story’s failed experiment in storytelling

An attempt at unconventionality is turning into a confusing, frustrating mess.
  • John Powers
  • November 9, 2016
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