Sonal Pandya
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· Jan 19
Severance Season 2 Review: Superb Office Sci-Fi Thriller Continues To Tap Into Stranger, Revealing Mysteries Of Human Psyche
Created by Dan Erickson, the psychological drama has gotten richer and more complex in its return. This review is based on the first six episodes of the series. The first episode begins streaming on A...
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The Apple TV+ series #Severance is a fascinating thriller set in the corporate world that might just be one of the most intriguing streaming series right now. My review of the second season that takes the wildest swings.
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When Rob Reiner was on his all-time epic run at the start of his career, he had an opportunity to read a script that was looking for a production partner, and he lost his mind for it. He decided Castle Rock had to have it, no matter what.
December 15, 2025 at 7:37 AM
When Rob Reiner was on his all-time epic run at the start of his career, he had an opportunity to read a script that was looking for a production partner, and he lost his mind for it. He decided Castle Rock had to have it, no matter what.
#VinceGilligan's #Pluribus starring #RheaSeehorn might just be my favorite show of 2025. So intriguing! My review of the Apple TV show.
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Pluribus Review: Rhea Seehorn's Commandeering Performance Anchors 2025's Most Intriguing Sci-Fi Series By Vince Gilligan
Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan's new sci-fi series is delightfully unpredictable and innovative. The first two episodes of Pluribus are now streaming on Apple TV., Reviews, Times Now
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November 8, 2025 at 12:41 PM
#VinceGilligan's #Pluribus starring #RheaSeehorn might just be my favorite show of 2025. So intriguing! My review of the Apple TV show.
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I wrote about the firing of Alan Sepinwall, which is awful. And I tied it into what's happening all over in the media, why it's scary & what we can do to help. I used my words, but it's definitely Hulk Mo dialed up to 11, if that's a thing you would like to experience: www.moryan.com/on-the-firin...
September 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I wrote about the firing of Alan Sepinwall, which is awful. And I tied it into what's happening all over in the media, why it's scary & what we can do to help. I used my words, but it's definitely Hulk Mo dialed up to 11, if that's a thing you would like to experience: www.moryan.com/on-the-firin...
How The Summer I Turned Pretty pays homage to Sabrina starring Audrey Hepburn
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The Summer I Turned Pretty Series Finale: How Hit Show Is Ramping Up Sabrina Parallels
The Amazon Prime Video series will air its last episode next week. The Jenny Han show has always been inspired by the old Hollywood film Sabrina (1954), and the series finale will contain one last tou...
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September 12, 2025 at 7:02 AM
How The Summer I Turned Pretty pays homage to Sabrina starring Audrey Hepburn
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My review of the delightful #Netflix mystery film #TheThursdayMurderClub starring #HelenMirren, #PierceBrosnan and #BenKingsley
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The Thursday Murder Club Movie Review: Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan Bring Star Power To Enjoyable British Mystery Adaptation
Director Chris Columbus ably adapts the first book in Richard Osman's popular mystery series with a who's who of the British film industry. The film premieres on Netflix on August 28., Reviews, Times ...
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August 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
My review of the delightful #Netflix mystery film #TheThursdayMurderClub starring #HelenMirren, #PierceBrosnan and #BenKingsley
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School is back in session at Nevermore Academy in Wednesday Season 2 starring #JennaOrtega! My review of the dark comedy on #Netflix which sticks to the formula that made it a hit.
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Wednesday Season 2 Part 1 Review: Jenna Ortega Starrer Returns For Sophomore Year Full Of Exciting Twists, Mysteries
The sardonic teenager Wednesday Addams is back for another year at Nevermore Academy, where strange things continue to plague her. The first four episodes of Season 2 are now streaming on Netflix., Re...
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August 7, 2025 at 5:09 AM
School is back in session at Nevermore Academy in Wednesday Season 2 starring #JennaOrtega! My review of the dark comedy on #Netflix which sticks to the formula that made it a hit.
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With the Heartstopper film starring Kit Connor and Joe Locke wrapping up this week, here are a few things we would like to see.
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5 Things We Would Like To See In The Heartstopper Forever Film
The Netflix series is concluding with a movie instead of a fourth season. Here's what we hope will happen when the story of teenage boyfriends Nick and Charlie returns in 2026., Web Series, Times Now
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July 31, 2025 at 6:13 AM
With the Heartstopper film starring Kit Connor and Joe Locke wrapping up this week, here are a few things we would like to see.
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Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal at the Rafa Nadal Academy.
Fedal… the boys are back. 🥹
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Fedal… the boys are back. 🥹
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July 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal at the Rafa Nadal Academy.
Fedal… the boys are back. 🥹
(via antoninleborne IG)
Fedal… the boys are back. 🥹
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Journalists are almost always wrongly depicted in TV and film. No one gives you days to work on one story anymore.
July 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Journalists are almost always wrongly depicted in TV and film. No one gives you days to work on one story anymore.
The most popular show in the world ends but is it really over? My review of #SquidGame3 below.
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Squid Game Season 3 Review: Hit Korean Drama Ends With An Edge-Of-Your-Seat Thrill About Morality
Created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the bingeworthy Korean series finally reveals its last chapter and the fate of its beloved characters. The final season of Squid Game is now streaming on Netflix., Reviews ...
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June 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The most popular show in the world ends but is it really over? My review of #SquidGame3 below.
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The critically acclaimed hit dramedy #TheBear is back for a fourth season that sees its characters talk out their issues. My review of the fourth season of the Emmy winning series. #TheBearSeason4
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The Bear Season 4 Review: Jeremy Allen White Starrer Returns As One Big, Emotional Therapy Session
The critically acclaimed hit dramedy and Emmy winner The Bear is back for a fourth season that sees its characters talk out their issues. All 10 episodes of The Bear Season 4 are now streaming on JioH...
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June 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The critically acclaimed hit dramedy #TheBear is back for a fourth season that sees its characters talk out their issues. My review of the fourth season of the Emmy winning series. #TheBearSeason4
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Why the #Netflix model of eight-episode seasons needs to change and soon!
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Netflix Popularised The 8-Episode Season; Here's Why It Needs To Go
With the rise of streaming in the past decade, eight-episode series have been normalised. But with more cancellations than renewals and year-long waits between seasons, fans prefer the good old days o...
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May 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Why the #Netflix model of eight-episode seasons needs to change and soon!
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Once upon a time, the internet seemed like a place where you could quickly and easily find almost any information. I hate that it’s turning into a place where you can’t *trust* any information you find.
May 23, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Once upon a time, the internet seemed like a place where you could quickly and easily find almost any information. I hate that it’s turning into a place where you can’t *trust* any information you find.
Who is going to headline the recently renewed #Bridgerton Seasons 5 and 6? I wrote about which siblings' stories are next.
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From Claudia Jessie To Hannah Dodd, Meet The Stars Who Will Headline Bridgerton Seasons 5 And 6
Netflix gave Bridgerton fans what they wanted by announcing the renewal of Seasons 5 and 6. Find out which characters the next two seasons will focus on as the series gears up to premiere Season 4 in ...
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May 15, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Who is going to headline the recently renewed #Bridgerton Seasons 5 and 6? I wrote about which siblings' stories are next.
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#Maria is a fascinating and revealing look into the opera singer's life, especially when portrayed by #AngelinaJolie who taps into her pain. My review of the #PabloLarrain biopic. #MariaCallas
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Maria Movie Review: Angelina Jolie Brings Alive Opera Legend's Torment In Revealing Biopic
Director Pablo Larraín's biopic takes viewers into the tragic last week of opera singer Maria Callas's life. The drama film premieres on Lionsgate Play on May 9., Reviews News - Times Now
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May 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
#Maria is a fascinating and revealing look into the opera singer's life, especially when portrayed by #AngelinaJolie who taps into her pain. My review of the #PabloLarrain biopic. #MariaCallas
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#Marvel executives are worried that the #MCU has become a “no new fans club."
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Why Marvel Studios Head Feels New Shows, Films Are Starting To Feel Like Homework For Fans
After several movies and series from Marvel have failed to connect with viewers over the years, the studio is reworking its strategy and going back to the basics. Here's why studio head Kevin Feige br...
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May 4, 2025 at 10:22 AM
#Marvel executives are worried that the #MCU has become a “no new fans club."
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Despite its languid pace, #TheLegendOfOchi is an exciting debut for filmmaker Isaiah Saxon who has much to say. Also, baby Ochi is adorable!
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The Legend Of Ochi Movie Review: Ambitious Family Fantasy Film Need Better Fine-Tuning Of Its Folklore
Writer-director Isaiah Saxon's debut shows plenty of promise even if the narrative felt lacking in certain places. The fantasy film releases in theatres on May 1., Reviews News - Times Now
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May 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Despite its languid pace, #TheLegendOfOchi is an exciting debut for filmmaker Isaiah Saxon who has much to say. Also, baby Ochi is adorable!
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The sequel thriller #AnotherSimpleFavor starring #BlakeLively and #AnnaKendrick is good fun until it isn't. The twist might be a deal breaker for many, but if you move past it, the film remains a diverting mess that will leave you entertained.
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Another Simple Favor Movie Review: Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick Sparkle In Entertaining Yet Freaky Dark Comedy
Director Paul Feig's sequel in the Italian countryside is a diverting laugh until it takes a very dark turn. The feature film, starring Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick, will premiere on Amazon Prime Vi...
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April 29, 2025 at 11:16 AM
The sequel thriller #AnotherSimpleFavor starring #BlakeLively and #AnnaKendrick is good fun until it isn't. The twist might be a deal breaker for many, but if you move past it, the film remains a diverting mess that will leave you entertained.
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Dear Hollywood Reporter,
Y'all should not be surprised that Black folks go to movies. In fact, I wrote an entire book about how Hollywood was shocked by this exact phenomenon when it occurred 55 years ago. You might want to look into it, because it's embarrassing when you express surprise at this.
Y'all should not be surprised that Black folks go to movies. In fact, I wrote an entire book about how Hollywood was shocked by this exact phenomenon when it occurred 55 years ago. You might want to look into it, because it's embarrassing when you express surprise at this.
April 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Dear Hollywood Reporter,
Y'all should not be surprised that Black folks go to movies. In fact, I wrote an entire book about how Hollywood was shocked by this exact phenomenon when it occurred 55 years ago. You might want to look into it, because it's embarrassing when you express surprise at this.
Y'all should not be surprised that Black folks go to movies. In fact, I wrote an entire book about how Hollywood was shocked by this exact phenomenon when it occurred 55 years ago. You might want to look into it, because it's embarrassing when you express surprise at this.
Suits LA has the corniest dialogue of all time.
April 19, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Suits LA has the corniest dialogue of all time.
The studio has been stifling creativity for a long time. It’s time the makers got their due.
Hollywood studio executives are sweating over Warner Bros.’ unusual rights agreement with Ryan Coogler for ‘Sinners,’ with some saying it ‘could end the studio system.’
Hollywood Execs Fear Ryan Coogler’s Sinners Deal ‘Could End the Studio System’
Hollywood studio executives are sweating over Warner Bros.’ unusual rights agreement with Ryan Coogler for ‘Sinners,’ with some saying it ‘could end the studio system.’
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April 19, 2025 at 9:08 AM
The studio has been stifling creativity for a long time. It’s time the makers got their due.
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The Glassworker: Studio Ghibli’s legacy lives in Pakistan’s first hand-drawn feature
The Glassworker: Studio Ghibli’s legacy lives in Pakistan’s first hand-drawn feature
Usman Riaz’s full-length debut is a decade-in-the-making story about life’s beauty and fragility
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April 15, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The Glassworker: Studio Ghibli’s legacy lives in Pakistan’s first hand-drawn feature
The Penguin and Severance have been outstanding but my god, The Pitt has been firing on all cylinders these past few weeks. Noah Wyle, come get your Emmy!
April 4, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The Penguin and Severance have been outstanding but my god, The Pitt has been firing on all cylinders these past few weeks. Noah Wyle, come get your Emmy!
How are they going to wrap all these storylines in the finale of The White Lotus? And there’s still that dead body!
March 31, 2025 at 6:26 AM
How are they going to wrap all these storylines in the finale of The White Lotus? And there’s still that dead body!