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A dimly lit prison corridor with steel bars and shadowy figures.

‘Oz’ Still Works Because It Refuses to Look Away From Prison

Oz, HBO's first one-hour drama, ran six seasons from 1997 to 2003. A look at Emerald City, its factions, cast and why the prison series still matters.

By mitch·6 min readSeptember 16, 2026

Po stands amid a colorful village of kung fu masters as the sun sets behind him.

Movie Reviews6.6/10

Po’s two dads share the screen as the panda learns to teach

Kung Fu Panda 3 review: DreamWorks' 95-minute animated martial arts comedy, its thinnest villain, the father story that works, and a $521M box office.

By mitch·5 min readSeptember 15, 2026

A young Spider-Man swings between skyscrapers above New York City.

TV Reviews7.7/10

Ultimate Spider-Man’s Team Dynamic Works, Even if It Isn’t the Definitive Take

Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man ran 103 episodes on Disney XD. Drake Bell, J.K. Simmons and Chi McBride lead the cast. Our review scores it 7.7 out of 10.

By mitch·6 min readSeptember 15, 2026

A young drummer plays a solitary solo beneath a harsh spotlight, his face strained with fury and resolve.

Movie Reviews8.9/10

Whiplash: Chazelle’s 107-Minute Thriller Disguised as a Music Drama

Whiplash review: Chazelle's 107-minute thriller about a young drummer and an abusive instructor, from Sundance short to Oscar-winning feature.

By mitch·5 min readSeptember 10, 2026