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25/04/2024

What we're watching... Season 2 of this "big questions comedy" just arrived about the road not taken: "The Big Door Prize" (Apple TV+). We're playing catch up on Season 1 -- beginning with Sarah Mina Osman-Mikesell's review (link below). A small town, a fortune telling machine, destiny....
Follow it with "Rather" over on Netflix or catch up on "Loot" next door to the Big Door Prize for a fate involving billions.

19/04/2024

A timely study in contrasts.... In the Ben Franklin series over on Apple, Michael Douglas is showing us how he had to see both sides to negotiate an end of the American Revolution. Over on Max, "The Sympathizer" is about a spy whose central conflict is that "he's cursed to see both sides" of the Vietnam war.
Our pick of the week is from Philiana Ng, who took on "The Sympathizer" and its central tension. Check out her review at our link.

11/04/2024

Horrifying and giddy? That's what critics are saying about "Fallout" - the just-dropped series based on the hit game franchise has earned praise from scifi fans+ gamers ...though you should expect "hyper violence."

Missing Larry David already? British comedian Tim Downie has arrived on Peacock just in time to keep you squirming with "Hapless."
Head to our link for the best that's .

25/03/2024

Who's watching ? Our writer saw it at a Library of Congress screening and captured the takes from the cast... who learned a few things "none of us learned in class." The chase for John Wilkes Booth -- and his motives and co-conspirators -- "raises all new questions" as Felipe Patterson explains.
Read his story below.

08/03/2024

If you haven't seen the "Dune" sequel yet, the Watercooler's new article about the novelist's influences might just lure you in. JFK and his own Irish Catholic aunts, Jesuits, Tarot, a USDA Oregon project, Russia... and his own "prognosticating" experience!
It's whoa.

06/03/2024

Just discovered Japan's Oscar nominee "Perfect Days" is now streaming, and it's film that could "change the way you see the world."

HBO's new doc about an Iranian painter accused of treason is an eye-opener, as is "The Troubles: A Dublin Story" -- about some 80s hidden history.

The who/what/why care/where to find them at our link - above and below.

02/03/2024

If you want to convince someone to join you for "Dune" this weekend, have them read our writer Felipe's review. You will want to go full IMAX. And maybe smuggle in some wine.

If you'd rather couch potato it up....we found two new comedies. A Britcom on Apple and a ticking clock comedy on the VODs. Get the scoop on all at our link.

01/03/2024

Two new thrillers just arrived on streaming. Madrid-set "Red Queen" (Prime Video) based on the country's bestselling trilogy about a covert European police force. Jamie Dornan's Australian-set dark comedy thriller "The Tourist" returns for Season 2 (Netflix).
In the mood for lighter fare? "Elsbeth" is earning praise for its witty offbeat spinoff of "The Good Fight." It follows the quirky redheaded attorney after she moves to NYC to work for the LAPD's Wendell Pierce. For more picks from - check out our link below.

27/02/2024

Power struggles, political intrigue, moral dilemmas, romance, and epic battle scenes are earning the new Shōgun series crazy raves. ("the next Game of Thrones!" "a masterpiece!"). What else is .... A doc series about Texas, rap lyrics are on trial, Oscar contender is now on VOD. See what else at our link. **un

24/02/2024

4 well-received and 3 highly praised series arrived on the streamers this week. For people missing there's a new twisty sci-fi show that will suck you in. And the best new family watch to come along in a while.

To break your decision paralysis, head to the The Watercooler HQ
for the best of what's (link below)

11/02/2024

is airing the Travis Kelce rerun from a year ago (pre Swift). We're queuing up "Tokyo Vice" after this review from Churchill Guevarra, who describes it as a "blood soaked neon-lit noir" that ups the stakes with its new season. He also points out the bigger stakes the series underlines... the peril facing journalists (on several fronts). Check out his take at the The Watercooler HQ - and see if we should do an after-watch talk about it?

07/02/2024

Our writer sat down with 2 of the cast from top contender - JaNae Collins and Tatanka Means - who shared some eye openers about how the film resonates with what's happening today, how they managed the tension with Leo's character, and the role of comedy in their culture. A must-read.

02/02/2024

Can you imagine stepping into the shoes of MLK or Malcolm X. Or Coretta Scott King and Betty Shabazz? Our writer interviewed the cast behind NatGeo's "Genius: MLK/X" -- and asked them what they'd say if they met their legendary alter-egos.
It is worth a read! (link below)

On NatGeo tonight and tomorrow.

13/07/2023

Everyone’s favorite wacky vampire comedy, What We Do in the Shadows is back for a fifth season of memorable characters, goth vibes, and surefire laughs. Alternatively- Michelle Buteau, the comedian you might know as the quippy narrator of The Circle, is helming a new sitcom based on her memoir. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3xKn2Br

11/07/2023

A sheltered upper-middle-class woman is drawn into the underground world of Chilean political resistance in a fresh flick from an all-female crew. has been claimed as one of the best Latin American films of the year. Out on VOD today. Alternatively- the pastel hued, existential Asteroid City, yours to rent at home tonight.

06/07/2023

Step into the rad world of 80s pop culture with the Wham! Documentary on Netflix – a perfect, light-hearted flick for winding down after the holidays. Or maybe a nostalgic and fun animated series to sink your teeth into? My Adventures with Superman offers a dip into the Clark Kent world even a beginner would enjoy. https://bit.ly/3xKn2Br

27/06/2023

Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret, is out on demand today- a tender, funny coming-of-age that rightfully honors the iconic book it’s based on. Another acclaimed book adaptation, Blind Woman, Sleeping Willow also hits home theaters. Judy Blume vs. Haruki Murakami? We happily choose both. See more on our homepage.

22/06/2023

Two of the most hotly anticipated TV returns (And Just Like That & The Bear) are out today… get in on the action now before so you can have something to talk about with your coworkers tomorrow. Or take a look at our new releases page to see what else is new and fresh. What’s your Thursday night streaming plan?

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