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‘Pam & Tommy’

As a dramatization of events that have slipped into history, 'Pam & Tommy' is part of a crowded genre. But its curiosity and sensitivity toward its subjects set it apart.
‘The Woman in the House…’

'The Woman in the House…' often defaults to a fairly straightforward spin on the genre it's supposedly mocking, with occasional, flaccid sight gags.
‘Ozark’ Season 4

Season 4 of Netflix's "Ozark" is all about delivering pleasure. It's just that those pleasures solely exist in the realm of plot development — or, perhaps, plot intensification.
‘Peacemaker’

"Peacemaker," James Gunn's "Suicide Squad" spinoff for HBO Max, gives Danielle Brooks a juicy role with fascinating ties to the DCU.

‘Scream’

The new "Scream" is a sequel -- make that a "requel" -- that winks entertainingly at the badness of sequels.
‘Hotel Transylvania: Transformania’

The series returns with no Adam Sandler and fewer laughs, struggling to sell a stale story about a bunch of squarely humanized monsters.
‘See for Me’

Skyler Davenport updates the home-invasion formula with this strong lead performance in a cult classic in the making.
‘The 355’

Jessica Chastain, Sebastian Stan and Penelope Cruz star in a vigorous, but formulaic, action spy thriller.

Cat Power’s ‘Covers’

On her third album of covers, Cat Power serves up barely recognizable versions of songs by Frank Ocean, Billie Holiday, Iggy Pop and more.
The Weeknd’s ‘Dawn FM’

With "Dawn FM," the Weeknd has made the most upbeat album of his career, a solid progression with splashes of new wave and Michael Jackson.
Roddy Ricch’s ‘Live Life Fast’

Rapper Roddy Ricch took his time with his second album "Live Life Fast," despite the pressure to repeat the home run that was "The Box."
Adele's '30'

Adele offers her most harrowing, unflinching songs yet on "30," but she's having more fun than ever before on some of the tracks, too.

‘Force Majeure’

Rory Kinnear and Lyndsey Marshal star in director MIchael Longhurst's bold, perky staging at London's Donmar Warehouse.
‘Flying Over Sunset’

Carmen Cusack, Harry Hadden-Paton and Tony Yazbeck lead the cast of James Lapine and Tom Kitt's new show at Lincoln Center Theater.
‘Best of Enemies’

James Graham is clearly interested in exploring the power of television in this 1960s-set play that speaks directly to the present.
‘Cabaret’

Director Rebecca Frecknall keeps the focus entirely on fascinatingly detailed performances from a cast led by Eddie Redmayne and Jessie Buckley.