TV Reviews8.4/10
A Talking Octopus Teacher, a Class of Students, and a Premise That Works
A yellow octopus teacher and his class of assassins. Comedy, drama, and a friendship that refuses to be destroyed.
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Tag: comedy-drama
TV Reviews7.4/10
Atypical Review: Netflix’s Autism Drama Earns Its 7.4 Out of 10
A Netflix comedy-drama about autism, family, and first love, reviewed for warmth, sincerity, and a quiet dignity.
Movie Reviews5.5/10
‘The Terminal’: Hanks Is Excellent, but the Airport Stays Grounded
A man without a country, a terminal without escape, and a film that cannot decide if it is comedy or tragedy.
TV Reviews8/10
Jeon Soo-Kyung’s Star-Making Lie Carries The Queen of Flow’s 8-Year Weight Well
A janitor pretends to be a star to win a rich man's heart in this comedy-drama about identity and reinvention.
TV Reviews8.7/10
How a Musical About a Woman Who Can’t Be Stuck Together Holds an Audience Whole
A comedy-drama of two lovers who reunite and part again, wherein memory, regret and small choice shape their shared life.
TV Reviews8.4/10
Betty Loses the Beauty Contest and Wins the Office: How Yo Soy Betty, La Fea Changed What TV Deemed Beautiful
A tale of a woman deemed ugly by all, whose wit and diligence won her a throne of honor amid scorn.
Movie Reviews8.3/10
Fifteen Years On, The Intouchables Still Gets Laughter From Silence Between Two Men
A warm, funny review of the 2011 French comedy-drama The Intouchables, exploring its chemistry, music, real-life roots, and lasting appeal.
TV Reviews7.8/10
Bridget Everett Finds Her Voice Again in Somebody Somewhere, Where Grief and Cabaret Share a Small Kansas Stage
A quiet, tender HBO comedy-drama about grief, friendship, and finding your voice. Bridget Everett shines as a woman learning to sing again.