Acing exams and earning money is a necessity for the Acostas if they want to stay together. Five siblings must deal with the tragic aftermath of their parents’ deportations in Freeform’s new series “Party of Five.” A reboot of the 1994 Fox series, which revolved around the Salingers, a white family who lost their parents in a tragic car crash, the obvious difference now is the political bent. Read more...

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Welcome back, Bachelor Nation, to yet another season of 30 women vying for one man’s heart. The 24th season of the franchise features Peter Weber, a Colton Underwood look-alike nicknamed Pilot Pete. Read more...

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Little has changed since Natalie Portman presented the 2018 Golden Globes award for best director to a pool of all-male nominees. The 2020 Golden Globes drew fire when its December nominations failed to recognize any women for either directing or writing, as well as its minimal recognition of artists of color. Read more...

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Greta Gerwig makes little stories monumental, and “Little Women” only solidifies her ability to find delight in the mundane. From a rash haircut to first love to jealous siblings, the writer and director shines a light on the nuances of being a young woman. Read more...

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Warning: spoilers ahead James McAvoy’s riveting performance as a man lusting for knowledge bookends the first season of HBO’s “His Dark Materials.” While the show’s initial episodes provided a concrete villain in the form of Mrs. Read more...

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“His Dark Materials” hurls itself across an icy tundra as its finale draws near. Coming up on the seventh episode, it’s clear that there are too many plot points to cover in the remainder of the season. Read more...

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