Criticism Is Dead
What we’re watching and what it all means (if it means anything at all)
2 years ago

The Sandman, The Resort, and that 'Bodies Bodies Bodies' tussle

Other worlds and other timelines, plus critic vs. actor

We discuss The Sandman and The Resort, two shows that straddle the line between reality and fantasy.

02:20 The Sandman, streaming on Netflix, is dark yet whimsical, fantastical yet human.

26:07 The Resort, streaming on Peacock, is a colorful mystery romp with a heart of magical realism strangeness.

42:14 Plus, culture notes about the Lena Wilson/Amandla Stenberg thing lol.

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Music: REEKAH

Artwork and design: Sara Macias and Andrew Liu