Mira S. Alpers
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‘The Problem With Jon Stewart’ Premiere Review: Revisiting the Liberal Clip Show, Post-Trump
Under Trump, the political enemy could not be taken down by comedy. Under Biden, the political enemy is embodied less by individuals and more by a system, which is hard to imagine comedy effectively changing.
For Its Own Sake, ‘The D’Amelio Show’ Should Be Canceled
At a certain point, it does not matter how charming or likable the sisters are. The D’Amelios attempts at quelling hate by providing more access, by showing the sisters at their worst, is thus only stoking the fire.
‘We Run The Tides’ Review: An Exploration into the Dangers of Coming-of-Age
“We Run The Tides” is, at its core, a coming-of-age story, and in many ways stays true to the genre.
To 'Fleabag,' With Grief
Is love worth it if it is inseparable from grief? Yes, “Fleabag” responds, yes again and again.
‘I Care A Lot’ Review: A Messy Attack of the Enterprising Girl-Boss
“I Care A Lot” is mostly compelling. While Pike is certainly the standout, the film features strong performances across the board.
From Our Bookshelves: 'Station Eleven'
A personal reflection on Emily St. John Mandel’s 2014 novel “Station Eleven” that eerily mirrors our current reality and illuminates how we "live a life defined by the plague."
Hidden Gems Series: ‘I Hate Suzie’
“I Hate Suzie” is worth watching, not just because it is good TV, but because TV that takes its female protagonist’s “complicatedness” and humanity seriously.
‘Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey' is A Whimsical Treat
Chock full of musical numbers, colorful Victorian costumes, flying robots, and magical glowing calculus equations, “Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey” has something for everyone.
We Deserve More Than Eloise Bridgerton
If “Bridgerton” wants to be progressive and feminist, it is not enough to just insert a character who thinks marriage is stupid.
In ‘The Midnight Sky,’ Humanity is Doomed
In “The Midnight Sky” (which George Clooney also produced and directed) the battle is over before the film even starts. Earth is no longer a habitable planet due to a sudden unspecified disaster. Humans are still around, but it is only a matter of time before everyone dies out.
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Sophie Garrigus as Lorna James in "The Effect"
Sophie Garrigus as Dr. Lorna James. "The Effect" runs through Nov. 13 at the Loeb Ex.