Chris Osterndorf
Chris Osterndorf is an entertainment reporter and movie critic based in Los Angeles. He holds a degree in cinema from Chicago’s DePaul University. His work has appeared on the Daily Dot, Mic, the Script Lab, Salon, the Week, xoJane, and more.
Netflix’s ‘Bright’ is a messy mix of too many conflicting ingredients
The movie, though, does deserve credit for originality.
On Dec 25, 2017 by Chris Osterndorf
‘Easy’ season 2 is a star-stuffed saga of love and sex in Chicago
Joe Swanberg’s anthology series is a rewarding Netflix binge.
On Dec 20, 2017 by Chris Osterndorf
‘Dark’ is a gorgeous but plodding Netflix experiment
The streaming giant gambles on international prestige with this wild German series.
On Dec 2, 2017 by Chris Osterndorf
‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ is quick-witted and right on time
‘Gilmore Girls’ creator Amy Sherman-Palladino roars back.
On Nov 29, 2017 by Chris Osterndorf
Spike Lee reanimates ‘She’s Gotta Have It’ into an essential Netflix binge
It’s a show about 2017, for 2017.
On Nov 23, 2017 by Chris Osterndorf
Seth Rogen’s ‘Future Man’ is funny enough to binge
Yes, it’s another comedy that loves ‘Terminator’ and ‘Back to the Future.’ You’ll love it anyway.
On Nov 20, 2017 by Chris Osterndorf
Netflix enters the Oscars race with ‘Mudbound’
Director Dee Rees revisits World War II America for a lesson in race and class.
On Nov 19, 2017 by Chris Osterndorf
The best true crime to binge on Netflix
Interest in true crime is at an all-time high. Here’s what you need to see to catch up.
On Oct 30, 2017 by Chris Osterndorf
18 Netflix original docuseries everyone should see
There’s something on this list for everyone.
On Oct 27, 2017 by Chris Osterndorf
Sorry Showtime, ‘White Famous’ can’t hang with ‘Insecure’ or ‘Atlanta’
Despite Jay Pharoah’s strong turn, the Jamie Foxx-produced series fails Black comedy.
On Oct 22, 2017 by Chris Osterndorf
‘City of Ghosts’ profiles the Syrian heroes who trolled ISIS
The Amazon documentary is a snapshot of courage in the face of monstrous tyranny.
On Oct 18, 2017 by Chris Osterndorf
Can Netflix’s ‘The Meyerowitz Stories’ win Adam Sandler an Oscar?
Sandler dazzles in this star-studded Noah Baumbach comedy.
On Oct 14, 2017 by Chris Osterndorf
‘Transparent’ season 4 struggles to clear its own high bar
Season 4 packs beautiful moments and big revelations, but it struggles to find a driving force.
On Sep 22, 2017 by Chris Osterndorf
‘One Mississippi’ season 2 spotlights Tig Notaro’s essential comedy
Hilarious and bittersweet, Notaro’s series comes at the perfect time.
On Sep 9, 2017 by Chris Osterndorf
On Netflix, a new golden age of bold comedy
Standup is streaming, and it means big breaks for up-and-coming talent.
On Aug 31, 2017 by Chris Osterndorf
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