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With Kimmie now serving as the new CEO—and with all of Horace’s money under her control—things take a turn for the Bellarie family, whose members will stop at nothing to get the money they believe they deserve. Perry deserves credit for consistently devising some of the most absurd and convoluted storylines we’ve witnessed in recent years. *Beauty in Black*—a colossal production featuring an ensemble cast and an excess of plots and subplots—returns with another equally nonsensical season, following a first installment that was, quite frankly, terrible. Creator: Tyler Perry Stars: Taylor Polidore Williams, Crystle Stewart, Amber Reign Smith The thing about this series is that, before diving into its madness, one must lock their brain away; and the second season only heightens this necessity, as—across its 16 episodes—nothing truly noteworthy actually happens. It all boils down to Mallory and Roy treating each other with utter disrespect, Varney acting excessively codependent, and Kimmie...

 *Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man* follows a solitary author whose procrastination and fear of the blank page are so profound that he decides to abandon his rural idyll to reconnect with his estranged family, as well as with old comrades and long-standing enemies. He even goes so far as to confront new adversaries—in the form of a covert force of Nazi invaders who have infiltrated England—finding this far easier and more preferable than grappling with a paralyzing bout of writer's block. I jest, of course; but, truth be told, this is a rather accurate description of the situation in which we first encounter the retired gangster Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy). In self-exile from a life of crime that has cost him a long list of loved ones, Tommy is a tormented figure striving to achieve some measure of catharsis and healing by pouring his soul into the writing of a confessional book. The endeavor is not going well at all... Director: Tom Harper Writer: Steven Knight Stars:  Bonn...

It is high time Amanda Seyfried was recognized as one of our most interesting and talented actresses. Hopefully, *The Testament of Ann Lee* will change that. Arriving right on the heels of her box-office hit *The Housemaid*, this historical musical drama underscores Seyfried’s incredible versatility. The two films could not be more different in terms of tone or subject matter, yet she shines brightly in both. Director Mona Fastvold transforms the story—based on true events—into a captivating cinematic experience. The film chronicles the rise of Ann Lee (Seyfried) within the religious group known as the Shakers. Her name, as we see, is inspired by the ecstatic movements they perform while singing hymns. Upon joining the group, Ann proves to be deeply moved by the spirit and quickly becomes an influential member—particularly among those who believe that Christ will make His Second Coming in the form of a woman. From that point on, she shakes the foundations of patriarchy by championing t...

 *Bodycam* feels like suffering through a 75-minute anxiety attack. I thought "found footage" films had lost their ability to shock me. Then I watched Brandon Christensen’s chilling new movie and was reminded of the power this horror subgenre possesses when executed correctly.  Most found footage films struggle to devise a convincing reason why characters keep their cameras rolling amidst terrifying and potentially life-threatening circumstances. This film offers a perfect solution: all the action is captured by the body cameras worn by two police officers. Director: Brandon Christensen Writers: Brandon Christensen, Ryan Christensen Stars: Jaime M. Callica, Sean Rogerson, Catherine Lough Haggquist Those officers are Jackson (Jamie M. Callica) and Bryce (Sean Rogerson). They are called to the scene of a domestic dispute. Once they arrive at the address, the men discover a veritable house of horrors. A massive hole in the basement—leading to who knows where—is just one of the d...

 Following the fall of Olympus, Damocles has seized control of Paris. Lyna and Selma—both determined to topple the organization and its enigmatic leader, Oz—forge unlikely alliances. *Furies*, the Netflix series, returns with a new season presenting a struggle for freedom and survival that is far grittier and more intense than before. Picking up after the events of the first installment—in which Lyna and Selma confronted the shadowy Oz and attempted to eliminate him—the new season sees Lyna herself seeking to break free from the criminal underworld with the help of Elie, though the task proves not quite as simple as it seems. Creators: Jean-Yves Arnaud, Yoann Legave Stars: Lina El Arabi, Marina Foïs, Steve Tientcheu The second season of this French action series offers an entertaining experience that never overstays its welcome. We follow Lyna and her crew in their bid for survival—not only against Oz, but also against Selma—two ruthless, power-hungry figures. Caught in the middle ...

The first episode of the fourth season of *Invincible* kicks off with the world plunged into chaos, attempting to recover from the horrors inflicted by Conquest, as well as by all the versions of Mark hailing from the multiverse. Meanwhile, the Guardians of the Globe and Invincible Inc. face off against new threats, alongside recurring ones. Mark is not in a particularly good mood; wherever he goes, he is the target of public hatred.  His superhero identity constantly reminds people of what his multiversal counterparts did to their loved ones. Mark cannot even look at himself in the mirror without being assailed by memories of those moments when other versions of himself murdered his friends, his colleagues, and innocent bystanders. Perhaps worst of all, neither he nor any of the other heroes gets a single moment of respite; it is a ceaseless whirlwind.  Stars: Steven Yeun, J.K. Simmons, Sandra Oh In most cases, such frenetic activity can be useful for keeping one's mind occup...