Steven Universe episode review: "Catch and Release"

Steven Universe prepares for a major shift in its plot with a transitional episode that contains major plot developments.

Black Mass movie review

dir. by Scott Cooper
With September already more than midway through, gangster drama Black Mass begins the Oscar bait season in typically dull fashion.

Steven Universe episode review: "Sadie's Song"

In its second season, Steven Universe has been on a winning streak, with the only bum notes being a non-canon crossover episode (which I didn't watch) and a pair of filler episodes that Cartoon Network detached from the season at large. Unfortunatly, its latest episode, "Sadie's Song", breaks the streak by indulging some of the show's worst habits, although it does manage to still have some pathos despite that, resulting in an episode that is still above the worst that other shows have to offer, but is disappointing nontheless.

The End of the Tour movie review

dir. by James Ponsoldt
BEST NEW FEATURE
This independent film based off David Lipsky's obituary of David Foster Wallace is a fantastic road trip movie filled with rich dialogue.

Steven Universe episode review: "Nightmare Hospital"

With its second season resuming, Steven Universe once again proves why it's among the best shows on television right now, with an episode that encapsulates all that's great about the show.

Spoilers for Steven Universe follow.