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Mary Shelley’s new film opens with a bold, and ultimately baffling, move: the ghost of the author herself appears to tell us the story we’re about to see is the one she really wanted to tell. This ghost then possesses Ida, a character seemingly involved with gangsters, causing her to suddenly speak in a formal British accent during a dinner scene. The film never quite recovers from this strange beginning. Jessie Buckley’s performance, while showcasing her talent, feels jarring. She delivers a very intense performance, reminiscent of her work in Hamnet, but here it doesn’t quite land. Without the emotional grounding she had in that role, Buckley comes across as relying on a single, loud performance style. Had the film been released before the Oscars voting closed, it might have disrupted the strong momentum of Buckley’s Best Actress campaign.

The recent Scrubs revival finally puts the show’s energetic style to good use, and it’s wonderful to see. J.D. and Turk are perfectly suited to playfully stride through the hospital, playfully break the fourth wall, and embrace silly moments – things that feel right for a genuine sitcom, not just promotional announcements. They’re ideal for sharing heartfelt voice-overs about honesty and empathy, and for always striving to do better. Before the show’s creator, Bill Lawrence, became known for characters lost in self-indulgence, J.D. and Turk embodied everything great about his work: they were funny, honest, and deeply caring. They’re what made Scrubs so enjoyable, and they still do. While a lot has changed, J.D. and Turk have matured – and that makes all the difference.

The trailer also includes appearances from several well-known comedians who’ve worked with Michaels, like Tina Fey, Seth Meyers, Colin Jost, Chris Rock, and Kristen Wiig – all former SNL cast members. Surprisingly, even they admit they don’t really know him. Chris Rock jokes he might be a CIA agent, while current cast member Sarah Sherman guesses his favorite band is Nirvana. Michaels himself doesn’t think the documentary will fully explain who he is, saying, “You can always reinvent yourself, but being truly understood? Not going to happen.” Viewers can draw their own conclusions when Lorne is released in theaters on April 17th.

There’s a special joy in finding a TV show you absolutely love – one with characters you connect with and can’t stop thinking about, and that you immediately urge everyone to watch. (Though let’s be real, everyone has their own viewing list!). With Yasmin Kara-Hanani and Harper Stern both facing huge challenges at the end of Season 4, let’s dive into what’s next.

Currently, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man has a 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 22 reviews. This is comparable to the scores of the original Peaky Blinders series, which has an overall rating of 93% on the site.

The sitcom Going Dutch is back for its second season and remains a hidden gem. Originally airing in 2025, the Fox comedy stood out as one of the year’s best new shows, largely thanks to its unusual setting: a U.S. military base in the Netherlands.