J.M. Suarez

‘Orphan Black’ – ‘Let the Children and the Childbearers Toil’ Tackles Mothers and Daughters

J.M. Suarez / 11 July 2017

Almost halfway through the final season, Orphan Black continues to showcase the complex relationships of the sisters and those closest to them.

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Clearly, ‘Buena Vista Social Club’ Belongs in the Pantheon of Essential Music Documentaries

J.M. Suarez / 11 July 2017

Win Wenders beautifully intersperses images of concert footage with more intimate performances of the same song. The differences are both illuminating and affecting.

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‘iZombie’: Discovery Day Brings Chaos in “Looking for Mr. Goodbrain, Part 2”

J.M. Suarez / 30 June 2017

"Looking for Mr. Goodbrain, Part 2" essentially blows up the universe iZombie has spent three seasons creating.

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‘Orphan Black’: Alison’s Journey Is the Focus of “Beneath Her Heart”

J.M. Suarez / 28 June 2017

"Beneath Her Heart" is an excellent character study of Alison (Tatiana Maslany) that not only delves into her past, but also clearly marks her future.

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‘iZombie’ Events are Reaching Critical Mass in “Looking for Mr. Goodbrain, Part 1”

J.M. Suarez / 27 June 2017

Interspersed with bar-hopping and sex visions, "Looking for Mr. Goodbrain, Part 1" sets the stage for the finalé and beyond.

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‘Orphan Black’: The Frenetic “The Clutch of Greed” Features Impersonations, Violence, and Loss

J.M. Suarez / 20 June 2017

There’s a lot to unpack, but the show deftly moves things toward a quickly approaching finalé with its signature fast pace.

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‘iZombie’: “Conspiracy Weary” Deftly Connects the Season’s Numerous Plots

J.M. Suarez / 15 June 2017

With a fourth season confirmed, everything doesn't need to be wrapped up quickly in iZombie, season 3.

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‘Orphan Black’s The Crowded “Few Who Dare” Sets Up for the Final Season

J.M. Suarez / 13 June 2017

"The Few Who Dare" continues to keep the clones separate, for the most part, as they each pull on a different thread in the Neolution plot.

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‘iZombie’: “Return of the Dead Guy” Is Overcrowded But Still Entertaining

J.M. Suarez / 12 June 2017

While clearly the larger ongoing stories will continue into next season, "Return of the Dead Guy" is still a fun hour, if not a standout episode.

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‘iZombie’: “Twenty-Sided, Die” Is a Near-Perfect Balance of Plot and Humor

J.M. Suarez / 1 June 2017

"Twenty-Sided, Die" is an episode that manages to balance its mix of long-term and short-term plots perfectly; the episode flies by in a blur of hilarity and new twists.

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iZombie: Season 3, Episode 8 – “Eat a Knievel” Has Liv Acting Especially Ridiculous

J.M. Suarez / 25 May 2017

Liv staples her brain and offers Justin some of Finn Vincible’s brain so that they can have the same personality for their date.

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Things Move Fast in ‘iZombie’ “Dirt Nap Time”

J.M. Suarez / 18 May 2017

The fast-paced “Dirt Nap Time” successfully juggles large plot points and entertaining character moments.

J.M. Suarez

‘Orphan Black’ – ‘Let the Children and the Childbearers Toil’ Tackles Mothers and Daughters

Clearly, ‘Buena Vista Social Club’ Belongs in the Pantheon of Essential Music Documentaries

‘iZombie’: Discovery Day Brings Chaos in “Looking for Mr. Goodbrain, Part 2”

‘Orphan Black’: Alison’s Journey Is the Focus of “Beneath Her Heart”

‘iZombie’ Events are Reaching Critical Mass in “Looking for Mr. Goodbrain, Part 1”

‘Orphan Black’: The Frenetic “The Clutch of Greed” Features Impersonations, Violence, and Loss

‘iZombie’: “Conspiracy Weary” Deftly Connects the Season’s Numerous Plots

‘Orphan Black’s The Crowded “Few Who Dare” Sets Up for the Final Season

‘iZombie’: “Return of the Dead Guy” Is Overcrowded But Still Entertaining

‘iZombie’: “Twenty-Sided, Die” Is a Near-Perfect Balance of Plot and Humor

iZombie: Season 3, Episode 8 – “Eat a Knievel” Has Liv Acting Especially Ridiculous

Things Move Fast in ‘iZombie’ “Dirt Nap Time”

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Okkervil River’s ‘Black Sheep Boy’ Is Still Brilliant at 20

Mick Jagger and James Fox’s Disorienting Fever Dream

Kanye West’s Fandom Navigates the Crisis

‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ at 25 and the Power of Perception

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