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Writer, Trekkie, incompetent knitter. Managing Editor at Episodes.
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A French Village, Season 1, Episodes 7 and 8: "The Lottery" and "Commitment"
"If no one does anything, nothing with change, right?"
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Monday Digest
Patrick Stewart was never precious about his roles. That's what made him great.
Plus: why Wildwood's flaws are what make it great.
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You Can See Everything is the best social horror movie of 2026 (preview)
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You Can See Everything
You Can See Everything is the best social horror movie of 2026
Can a documentary be horror? Yes — and the genre needs it to move forward.
Monday Digest
The Devils is still shocking. Just not for the reasons you think.
Plus: Robert Pattinson in Primetime, Steven Spielberg's Duel, and the dark origins of MLB mascot DJ Kitty.
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October mailbag! (preview)
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October mailbag!
This month: Halloween costumes, Muppet versions of three-hour documentaries, and the dreaded Gleeboot.
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A French Village, Season 1, Episodes 3 and 4: "Crossing the Line" and "On Earth as It Is in Heaven"
"We lost the war. We might as well win our peace."
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You Can See Everything and the queasy duality of Elizabeth Holmes
Plus: Rachel Gillig's latest duology, Boorman and the Devil, and some great horror movies.