A Art Tv Review

This review contains plot details from the first three episodes of “All’s Fair,” which are now available on Hulu. Creators: Jon Robin Baitz, Joe Baken, Ryan Murphy Stars: Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash The fact that a legal drama supposedly about female empowerment begins with a pilot episode written and directed by men probably tells you everything you need to know about “All’s Fair.” In fact, of the three episodes currently available on Hulu to commemorate the series premiere, only one features a significant creative credit from a woman, and it’s shared between executive producer Jamie Pachino and co-creator Ryan Murphy, who collaborated on the script for Episode 2.  But this is a review, so I’m obligated to elaborate: “All’s Fair” is a clumsy, condescending take on superficial, triumphalist feminism, undercooked even by the standards of the overworked Murphy, who co-created the series with Joe Baken and Jon Robin Baitz. Admittedly, the tone is intentionally campy, and i...

It's better than the second film—bolder and more concise—and still retains its share of wonder. But it no longer feels visually unprecedented. For 16 years, James Cameron has kept the anticipation high for the “Avatar” franchise. When a new sequel arrives, it doesn't just feel like going to the movies; it's more like anticipating a hallucinogenic trip. But can a third installment of this visually stunning psychedelia still deliver the surprise of the new? How far will it take us this time? Director: James Cameron Writers: James Cameron, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver Stars: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver The first “Avatar” (2009) dazzled us with its bright, shimmering wonder, introducing us to the alien universe of Pandora, with its jungles and floating rocks, as if through a stereoscopic viewer. It also captivated us with the promise that we were witnessing the first true images of the cinema of the future. By the time “Avatar: The Way of Water” (2022) was relea...