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TV Review: ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Crosses the ‘Rubicon’ It’s a Trial, and Tribulations, for our heroes in the Season Finale

The newest Star Trek series crosses its Season One finish line (and a Rubicon)

Polish Dramedy 'The Stroke' Comes to America Featuring several queer characters, the series defies Poland's infamous homophobia

This gem from Poland explores the joys and frictions of found family.

HBO's 'Rooster' Mines Loneliness for Comedic Gold The Steve Carrell comedy explores mid-life angst and the gap between expectation and life.

Steve Carrell is back with HBO's 'Rooster.'

The (Queer) Film Critics Have Spoken! Here's the Best of 2025 Posting the press release from GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics

"Sinners" reaps rewards while "Pillion," Rose Byrne, Tim Curry, Amy Madigan, and "Twinless" all get some love.

TV Review: Familiar Faces and Tired Tropes Drive 'Starfleet Academy' in '300th Night' Caleb's quest for his mother is fulfilled just in time for Nus Braka's revenge

Warp drive? More like a slog this week.

HBO Max's 'DTF St. Louis' Gets Down to Business The real love story isn’t what you might expect in Steven Conrad's ambitious drama about middle-age friendship, hookup culture… and murder

A series with David Harbour, Jason Bateman, and Linda Cardellini? Yes, please!

Teen-y Moments Propel This Week’s ‘Starfleet Academy’ Who knew that command was all about… theater?

This week's strange new world has a rather familiar ring...

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TV Review: 'Starfleet Academy' Falls Out of Warp with 'Ko'Zeine' Certain tropes persist even a millennium from now

Er, well... *shrug*

Strange Turns and True Stories: Ahamefule J. Oluo on Their New Show, ‘The Things Around Us’ Ahamefule J. Oluo in ‘The Things Around Us’, coming to the Emerson Paramount CenterPhoto Credits: Alex Dugan By Kilian Melloy Jazz musician, stand-up comic, playwright, screenwriter… Ahamefule J. O…

A fun chat with musician, composer, playwright, and stand-up comedian Ahamefule J. Oluo on their new solo show, coming to Boston!

Movie Review: 'Acts of Love' This Danish import is a psychologically complex fable of trauma, faith, and family

Highly charged questions roil the otherwise placid life of a church community (or is it a cult?) in "Acts of Love."

The Full Story: Jack Tracy Unveils Danny's Last Date The Dekkoo sitcom is winding down after three seasons... but not without a big gay last shout

A super fun chat with Jack Tracy about the final season of his dates-gone-wrong sitcom "Danny Will Die Alone."

TV Review: 'Starfleet Academy' Tests Mettle and Might in 'Come, Let's Away' A training mission, cannibal pirates, a deal with the devil... what could go wrong?

An exciting adventure awaits on this week's "Starfleet Academy."

Director Harry Lighton Dishes on His Gay Biker Romance, 'Pillion' The gifted, and newly-minted, feature film director opens up for a revealing chat

A terrific chat with Harry Lighton, whose debut feature is thrilling audiences.

Movie Review: 'Jimpa' is Lithgow and Colman at Their Finest Sophie Hyde's queer family drama has heart, depth, and richness

Stirring, heartfelt, and decidedly genuine.

TV Review: "Starfleet Academy" Hits the Season One Midway Mark with "Series Acclimation Mil" Co-writer Tawny Newsome proves her chops on both sides of the camera while Kerrice Brooks shines

Those who stuck with "Starfleet Academy" will be glad again this week that they kept the faith.

The Full Story: Javier Muñoz Opens Up about the Radical Kindness of 'Wonder' The stage musical, now in its world premiere, is already a hit - and the reason is clear.

What an honor to chat with Javier Muñoz about his role in American Repertory Theater's world premiere of "Wonder."

TV Review: 'Starfleet Academy' Punches It in Jay-Den Focused 'Vox in Excelso' The episode fills in the backstory for a main character, and updates us on a major race

"Starfleet Academy" hits its stride in the latest episode.

TV Review: Eat Your Spinach with 'Starfleet Academy' Episode 4: 'Vitus Reflux' Things get silly in this "low stakes" episode

It had to happen: Things get out of hand as the kids of "Starfleet Academy" become embroiled in a prank war.

Streaming Review: Chloé Zhao Peers into Literary History with 'Hamnet' Zhao triumphs again with an almost supernatural, but entirely naturalistic, drama

Yes, I'm one of those film critics who adored 'Hamnet!'

Revenge Cuts and Fresh Beginnings: Chris Appleton on Hair as Healing The celebrity stylist explains that you can find your way forward with the right 'do

A fun chat with Chris Appleton about moving beyond your roots, cutting away the pain, and finding your way forward.

The Full Story: William J. Mann Unfolds the Mysteries of 'Black Dahlia' Elizabeth Short was cut down far too soon - but the myth surrounding her is immortal

A great chat with William J. Mann about his new true-crime book, "Black Dahlia."

Movie Review: Echos of the Past Ring Loudly in 'Sound of Falling' Mascha Schilinski's saga of generational trauma confronts lingering questions

Strange. Brilliant. Haunting.

TV Review: 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' Episodes One and Two: 'Kids Today' and 'Beta Test' We launch back into the final frontier with a thirty-second century double header

"Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" launches today with a two-episode premiere. Engage!

It’s High Finance, High Times, Glory, and Glory Holes in 'Industry,' Season 4 Did we mention glory holes? And strap-ons?

Ready to tune in to a whole new season of sexy high finance shenanigans?

Film Review: Jim Jarmusch Explores Family Fractures with 'Father Mother Sister Brother' The auteur marries his love of anthology film to globe-hopping in this graceful comedy

Who doesn't love a good Jim Jarmusch flick?

TV Review: The Kids Are All Right in 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' What could have been 'NCC-90210' proves to be an unexpectedly mature space opera

A new 'Star Trek' series is always something to celebrate.

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Diving Back into ‘The Pitt’ for Season Two The cast and producers talk about avoiding the symptoms of the Sophomore Slump

If you're like me, you can't wait for Season 2 of "The Pitt." (Lucky me, I got to preview a few episodes and the show remains brilliant!)

Michael Premo Unveils the Behind-the-Scenes Story of 'Homegrown' How and why do Americans become extremists?

Talking with the director of "Homegrown," a documentary about some of the people involved with the January 6, 2021 insurrection. The doc premieres tomorrow, on the anniversary of the infamous event.

Movie Review: 'We Bury the Dead' Resurrects the Zombie Genre Daisy Ridley leads a suspenseful adventure across a bleak and terrifying dead zone

The new year in movies kicks off with a fresh take on an increasingly stale genre.

Celluloid Revelations: James DuVal on Gregg Araki's 'Teen Apocalyse' Movies The veteran actor opens up about some of his most famous roles

Now it can be told! James DuVal opens up about Gregg Araki's "Teen Apocalypse" movies and how real life informed his portrayals.