Director Aneesh Chaganty’s sophomore feature, Run, is a worthy followup to 2018’s Searching, even if it doesn't match its predecessor’s crafty brilliance. Clocking in at an economical 90 minutes, the film traverses through familiar beats, but its taut pacing and all-in performances elevate it well-above standard thriller fare. A giant step forward for disability representation in cinema, Run finds its white-knuckle suspense through accuracy and care of portrayal: Sarah Paulson gets top billing, but newcomer - and disabled actress - Kiera Allen is the real star. Minor spoilers ahead…

Writer and director Alex Garland (Ex Machina, Annihilation) brings his brand of heady sci-fi to television in the form of Devs, a joint production between FX and Hulu. As an intimate exploration of the human condition framed by macro science fiction, Devs keeps Garland’s signature style intact in a serialized and thrilling way. Three episodes watched for review, minor spoilers ahead…

Marvel's Runaways fails to capture the magic of its source material. While the comic is now considered a classic of the modern Marvel era, this new adaptation can't seem to muster the focus, charm, and creativity of the original. A disclaimer: as a huge fan of the original comic, it is impossible for me to review this show objectively. If you are looking for a review that can judge this show on its own merits, this one may not be for you. Mild spoilers ahead...