Trashwire
Movie reviews, Whatcha Watchin podcast, and more
Author: Alexis Gentry
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Does Ted Lasso Make Apple TV+ Worth Your Subscription?
Apple’s streaming service is just over a year old and has given us a mixed bag of shows to watch, but despite a tepid initial run, Ted Lasso has convinced me to give Apple TV+ another chance.
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What We Do in the Shadows, When Spinoffs Go Right
FX’s What We Do in the Shadows is one of the rare TV shows adapted from a movie that actually lives up to the original. Here’s how this series defied the TV spinoff odds and became one of the best new comedies on TV.
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Why Doesn’t Anybody Remember True Blood?
True Blood was one of HBO’s biggest hits, but just six years after the final episode aired, it seems like nobody talks about it anymore. Why did the show go from sexy, campy classic to fizzled-out and forgotten?
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The Millennial Gal’s Guide to Relatable Comedies
Female-led comedies have moved away from aspirational shows like Friends or Sex and the City toward awkward, relatable shows like Hulu’s Shrill and Pen15.
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Does Raised by Wolves rival Westworld?
HBO now has two killer robot shows in its lineup, but with very different budgets and ways of presenting their themes. So, does the Ridley-Scott-produced HBO Max original rival HBO flagship Westworld?
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The Mandalorian Season 2 Trailer is Here
The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda are back for season 2 on Disney+ streaming October 30.
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What makes a good true crime docuseries?
Netflix has some of the best true crime on TV, but why are we so hooked on their shows? It all starts in 1988 with a documentary that changed true crime.
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The trailer for Dune has arrived
The trailer for Denis Villeneuve’s Dune just hit the internet and social media is already filled with commentary and hot takes. The film stars…well…everyone. Let’s just hope movie theaters are open and safe when it comes out on December 18.
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The Best Comic Book TV Series You’ve Never Seen
Most people have Netflix and Amazon Prime, so you’ve probably seen The Umbrella Academy and The Boys, but there’s another superb superhero series you probably haven’t watched.
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New ‘Ren & Stimpy’ Doc Aims to Address Legacy and Controversy
The new documentary ‘Happy Happy Joy Joy: The Ren & Stimpy Story’ attempts to explore the legacy surrounding the beloved Nickelodeon show and the allegations about its controversial creator.
