The Statesman

Pocket Theatre’s Postmodern Macbeth is a Puzzling Watch

Ryan Williams • November 20, 2017

Following in the footsteps of such greats as the Royal Shakespeare Company, the Stony Brook Pocket Theatre has put on their own "Macbeth," this time with a postmodern twist.

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New on Netflix: Mindhunter

Ryan Williams • October 22, 2017

The new Netflix series, “Mindhunter,” does uncover a few truffles here and there, but not without kicking up some dirt along the way.

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HBO documentary “Spielberg” offers insight on iconic filmmaker

Ryan Williams • October 1, 2017

Overall, “Spielberg” is a well-crafted and absorbing piece of cinematic nostalgia. The documentary airs Saturday, Oct. 7tat 8 p.m. on HBO.

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HBO’s “The Deuce” tackles 1970s New York with style and grit

Ryan Williams • September 21, 2017

“The Deuce” follows the illegal sex trade and the rise of the porn industry through the eyes of a large ensemble, which includes mobsters, pimps, prostitutes, and the cops tasked with putting them away.

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Next on Amazon Video: “Patriot”

Ryan Williams • March 5, 2017

Amazon's latest offering, “Patriot,” may be too confusing and self-absorbed to continue its critical success, the series has enough charm to sustain its ten-episode run.

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HBO Preview: ‘Big Little Lies’

Ryan Williams • February 16, 2017

“Big Little Lies” finds deadly excitement in a place you might not expect: motherhood.

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Show Review: ‘The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story’

Ryan Williams • February 12, 2017

The miniseries, which has garnered numerous awards and nominations, dramatizes the already dramatic and infamous O.J. Simpson murder case that riveted the nation in 1995.

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Next on Netflix: ‘Frontier’ is a flawed yet fun watch

Ryan Williams • January 29, 2017

Following his dynamic performance on “Game of Thrones,” and before his stint in the upcoming “Justice League,” Jason Momoa is headlining the new Netflix series “Frontier.”

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Show Review: ‘The Young Pope’

Ryan Williams • January 22, 2017

“The Young Pope” has enough intrigue to become the newest and potentially weirdest entry into prestige television.

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Review: “Westworld” offers unsettling look at artificial intelligence

Ryan Williams • October 5, 2016

In the absence of intense dramas like “Game of Thrones” or “The Leftovers,” HBO returns to stake its claim in the genre with “Westworld.”

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‘Quarry’ is a step in the right direction for Cinemax

Ryan Williams • September 20, 2016

Cinemax's latest endeavor, “Quarry,” promises both intense drama and unnerving action. The eight-episode season premiered Sept. 9 and airs Fridays at 10 p.m.

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Four new shows for your fall semester

Ryan Williams • August 30, 2016

Although fall means the end of summer vacation and the start of another semester, it brings a new set of shows to help you cope with the stress of school work.

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