Author: Russell Falcon

‘Ripley’ review: Netflix limited series reinvents crime classic

(NEXSTAR) — It’s been 69 years since Tom Ripley, Patricia Highsmith’s famed psychopathic con artist, made his debut in the first of Highsmith’s crime novels centered on the character. In that time, Ripley’s been adapted for radio and for both the small and silver screens — becoming a beloved literary Read More

‘Road House’ review: Jake Gyllenhaal packs punches in Amazon remake of 80s cult classic

(NEXSTAR) — While “Road House,” released in 1989 and starring the late Patrick Swayze, has become a cult classic over time, it’s never been regarded as a “great” film. In fact, the Rowdy Herrington-directed action movie has often been considered “so bad it’s good,” though in his 1989 review Roger Read More

‘Palm Royale’ review: Kristen Wiig scams, delights in social climbing comedy

(NEXSTAR) — How far would you go to belong? It’s the question at the center of Apple TV+’s latest comedy, “Palm Royale,” which premieres on the platform March 20. As social climber Maxine Simmons, Kristin Wiig leads a large cast of star talent in this 10-episode period piece created by Read More

‘The Zone of Interest’: What to know about the Oscar nominee you probably haven’t seen yet

(NEXSTAR) — The 96th Academy Awards are just over a month away, so you’ve still got some time to catch up on all the Best Picture nominees. But there’s one inclusion on this year’s roster that you may not yet have had the opportunity to watch. “The Zone of Interest” Read More

‘True Detective: Night Country’ review: HBO crime series goes horror

(NEXSTAR) — It’s been five years since HBO’s critically acclaimed anthology series “True Detective” aired its last season but the wait is finally over as a new mystery begins. This time, the U.S.-set series takes itself way up north to Alaska for a head-scratcher of a crime that’s sure to Read More

‘True Detective: Night Country’ review: HBO crime series goes horror

(NEXSTAR) — It’s been five years since HBO’s critically acclaimed anthology series “True Detective” aired its last season but the wait is finally over as a new mystery begins. This time, the U.S.-set series takes itself way up north to Alaska for a head-scratcher of a crime that’s sure to Read More

This 2001 dance song is charting for the first time in 2024 – here’s why

Just years after Kate Bush’s 1985 song “Running Up that Hill” became a surprise contemporary hit thanks to “Stranger Things,” another older song is getting an unexpected jolt of life. This time, it’s thanks to the 2023 dark comedy “Saltburn,” which is currently available to stream on Prime. The song Read More