The Wandering Screen

‘Harlem Season Two’ Review: Amazon Prime’s Gorgeous Series Delightfully Evolves with Black Joy at its Center

Posted on March 22, 2023March 22, 2023 by Matthew Koss

Harlem Season Two cements the main cast as actors on the rise as the series continues to evolve, delight and authentically challenge its leads.

Category: TV

‘Creed III’ Review: Michael B. Jordan’s Directorial Debut Indicates Promising Franchise Elevation

Posted on March 14, 2023March 14, 2023 by Matthew Koss

In Creed III, Michael B. Jordan takes the directing reins, extracting terrific performances from his cast and rejuvenating the franchise.

Category: Film

2023 Final Oscar Predictions with The Wandering Screen

Posted on March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 by Matthew Koss

The road leading through months of campaigning, awards ceremonies, luncheons, interviews, and photo ops finally ends with the 95th Academy Awards this Sunday at the Dolby Theater.

Category: News

‘Julia, Season One’ Review: Sarah Lancashire’s Absorbing Performance and So Much More

Posted on March 30, 2022March 14, 2023 by Matthew Koss

Director Charlie McDougall effortlessly recreates scenes, bouncing with anticipation and claustrophobia as each of Julia’s performances is rigorously staged.

Category: TV

‘The Souvenir, Part I’ Review: Life Imitates Art in this Beautiful Coming-of-Age Story

Posted on November 9, 2021March 14, 2023 by Matthew Koss

Joanna Hogg’s The Souvenir brilliantly captures the internal struggles of a young film student caught in a toxic relationship.

Category: Film

‘The French Dispatch’ Review: Completely Wes Anderson, Yet Not Totally Satisfying

Posted on November 8, 2021March 14, 2023 by Matthew Koss

As standalone shorts, Wes Anderson makes the case that independent and distinctive vignettes are just as captivating as feature-length

Category: Film

‘Titane’ Review: Taking Riding in a Car to a Whole New Level

Posted on October 6, 2021March 14, 2023 by Matthew Koss

In Titane, Evil can be innate and discovered, but it can’t be wiped clean, nor should it be. It’s a monster, and punishment will be severe.

Category: Film

‘Emmy Awards 2021’ Review: How About a Round of Applause for the People in the Back?

Posted on September 20, 2021March 14, 2023 by Matthew Koss

Perhaps in the era of streamers overusing the plus symbol, there needs to be a reimagining of what the Emmys can be.

Category: News

‘Candyman’ Review: Call the Monster, but Know Who He is

Posted on September 9, 2021March 14, 2023 by Matthew Koss

Nia DaCosta’s perspective shift expands the world of Candyman with a visual style that cements her as an exciting director to watch.

Category: Film

‘The Handmaid’s Tale, Season Four’ Review: Welcome Back to One of the Best Shows on Television

Posted on August 11, 2021March 14, 2023 by Matthew Koss

In The Handmaid’s Tale’s fourth season, Brutality experienced mutates into a rage, and by the end, it’s all-consuming.

Category: TV

‘Werewolves Within’ Review: Elevated by the Performances but Without Memorable Moments

Posted on August 10, 2021March 14, 2023 by Matthew Koss

Werewolves Within is an unintentionally distant cousin to Jim Cummings’ hilariously off-beat 2020 thriller The Wolf of Snow Hollow.

Category: Film

‘The Tomorrow War’ Review: Chris Pratt Sinks Amazon Prime’s Otherwise Intriguing Premise

Posted on July 30, 2021March 14, 2023 by Matthew Koss

In The Tomorrow War, directed by Lego Batman Movie’s Chris McKay, Pratt a high school science teacher and Army vet unsatisfied with life.

Category: Film

‘Never Have I Ever, Season 2’ Review: As Wonderful and Charming as its First Season

Posted on July 22, 2021March 14, 2023 by Matthew Koss

Netflix’s Never Have I Ever has an incredibly winning season for a show that already had a stellar, engaging first run.

Category: TV

‘The White Lotus, Season One’ Review: Intersecting Lives of Luxury Hotel Guests? Sign Me Up!

Posted on July 19, 2021March 14, 2023 by Matthew Koss

Enlightened creator Mike White moves into an exciting new chapter in his career, sweeping through the guests’ and staffs’ lives with ease and believability.

Category: TV