I was advised to not use a lot of makeup in the days following my Clear + Brilliant treatment and to avoid any active skincare (so no exfoliation, acids, retinol, and avoiding any potentially sensitizing ingredients like vitamin C). However, Goodman stressed the importance of sunscreen, which is imperative every day but especially after a…
The Big Picture Archie provides a compelling but somewhat sterile look into the private and public life of Cary Grant, with Jason Isaacs delivering a standout performance. The series attempts to find a balance between preserving Grant’s legacy and exploring his darker aspects, such as his controlling and manipulative behavior towards women. The portrayal of…
Summary Everyone Will Burn is a great little independent horror film that showcases the power of originality in the genre, despite some pacing issues. Macarena Gomez delivers a breakout performance as the disturbed protagonist, Maria Jose, in a compelling and emotionally complex portrayal. While the film has some weirdly unemotional moments, Everyone Will Burn is…
My first thought was Damn, this is one chunky tool. My second? Thank God it’s not as heavy as it looks. In fact, the 2.0 is lighter than many hairdryers I’ve tried and just as light as the Dyson Airwrap (which I have borrowed from a friend in the past). It is corded but has…
Summary Astral Ascent combines the best aspects of popular games like Hades, Ori and the Blind Forest, and Dead Cells to create an addictively entertaining roguelike experience. The game features unique character designs and stunning pixel art, with well-developed NPCs that add charm and depth to the story. Although the complex upgrade system may be…
Summary The Artful Dodger is a brisk, engaging, and completely delightful series that puts a stylish spin on Charles Dickens’ character from Oliver Twist. Thomas Brodie-Sangster delivers an exceptional performance as the skilled surgeon and pickpocketing Dodger, with great chemistry alongside Maia Mitchell’s Lady Belle. David Thewlis is masterful as always. The series features a…
The old joke about how you get to Carnegie Hall—practice, practice, practice—gets a witty revision early on in Maestro. For Leonard Bernstein, headlining New York’s toniest marquee is less about blood, sweat, and tears than a combination of blind luck and real genius. In a carefully composed prologue shot in gleaming early ’40s black and…
The Big Picture Hulu’s historical drama The Artful Dodger offers a delightful twist on a familiar character with a stellar cast and surprising story. It’s one of the best shows to debut on the streamer this year. David Thewlis delivers a phenomenal performance as Fagin, bringing a softer side to the character while still maintaining…
“History,” said Napoleon Bonaparte, “is a set of lies agreed upon.” That sound you hear 200 years later is Ridley Scott banging his fist on a table with appreciation before shooting a scene in which the man known as “The Nightmare of Europe” literally fires a cannon at the Great Pyramid of Giza. In the…
After convincing my husband that we were, unfortunately, no longer 7-year-olds and, yes, the sofa had to go against the wall, we opened up the instruction manual. It takes roughly 10 minutes to assemble, and like the manual states, you need two people. So, call your partner, sibling, roommate, best friend, maybe even your landlord…
