Author: Russell Falcon

‘May December’ review: Todd Haynes’ new emotional thriller is a pretty puzzle box

(NEXSTAR) — No unbelievable twist happens in the climax of “May December,” the newest film from “Carol” director Todd Haynes. Nevertheless, the moment ends with one of the film’s main characters utterly speechless — and perhaps irreparably changed. “May December,” which hits Netflix on Dec. 1., stars Best Actress Oscar Read More

‘The Holdovers’ review: A Christmas movie for the rest of us

(NEXSTAR) — Ahead of the holidays this year, one holiday movie is not glossing over the most wonderful time of the year being not so wonderful for everyone. “The Holdovers,” the eight film by director Alexander Payne (“Election,” “Sideways”), is a Christmas movie for people who aren’t interested in watching Read More

‘A Murder at the End of the World’ review: FX-Hulu series hacks the whodunit

(NEXSTAR) — Typically speaking, a murder-mystery should follow a varied trail of clues toward a logical resolution — but in FX’s new thriller “A Murder at the End of the World,” murder is only part of the mystery. The seven-episode limited series from writers of Netflix’s “The OA,” takes viewers Read More

Rewatching ‘Gilmore Girls’ for fall? Here’s why it’s the perfect autumn show

(NEXSTAR) — “Fall is for Gilmore Girls.” In case you didn’t know, the internet says there’s one signature show to rewatch come autumn and it’s the hit 2000s comedy-drama “Gilmore Girls.” But did you know the show has a Texas connection? More on that below. But first: what’s with “Gilmore Read More

What is ‘funflation’? And what does Taylor Swift have to do with it?

As Americans continue dealing with inflation in their everyday lives, a new term related to higher costs/lower gains is vexing many business owners. The new term is called “funflation” — but what does it mean exactly? “Funflation” is a word economists are using to refer to a current trend that Read More

What is ‘funflation’? And what does Taylor Swift have to do with it?

(NEXSTAR) — As Americans continue dealing with inflation in their everyday lives, a new term related to higher costs/lower gains is vexing many business owners. The new term is called “funflation” — but what does it mean exactly? “Funflation” is a word economists are using to refer to a current Read More