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USA’s “The Rainmaker” is a Traditional TV Legal Drama | TV/Streaming

To vibe with “The Rainmaker,” you first have to be down with its network, USA. The basic cable standard is not known for

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Apple’s “A Muerte” Is a Refreshing if Imperfect Watch | TV/Streaming

There are problems with “A Muerte” / “Love You to Death,” Apple TV+’s new Spanish series. For one, the pilot is frustratingly slow,

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HBO’s “Like Water for Chocolate” is Downright Sumptuous | TV/Streaming

HBO’s new “Like Water for Chocolate” is sumptuously shot. And it’s not just the costumes or the sets, although they are both clearly

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Hulu’s “La Máquina” Delights with Campy Darkness | TV/Streaming

What you need to know about Hulu’s, Spanish-language “La Máquina” is that Diego Luna is downright hilarious in it. The six-part show follows

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Mary & George movie review & film summary (2024)

It’s no longer the tired story of seducing one powerful man but rather about the effects of power. What will George do with

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FOX’s Accused Is An Emotionally Manipulative Void | TV/Streaming

That should be a recipe for success. But, it turns out that 44 minutes is too few to deliver the kind of nuance

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