Jenna Ortega shines in her review of Netflix’s Addams Family series on ‘Wednesday’

CNN  —  The protagonist’s name in “Wednesday” was inspired by the poetic line “Wednesday’s child is full of woe,” but the character herself is anything but woeful. Jenna Ortega’s portrayal of the now-high-school-aged daughter of the Addams Family brings a delightful and unique twist to the classic gothic sociopath archetype. The Netflix series is more …

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A Polished Netflix Sequel: ‘Glass Onion’ Hones the ‘Knives Out’ Formula

CNN Embracing the challenge of matching its predecessor’s success, “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” presents a razor-sharp formula that pays homage to Agatha Christie. Writer-director Rian Johnson skillfully utilizes language, making every word count and lending the sequel its distinctive edge. Netflix has taken advantage of the opportunity to acquire the “Knives Out” franchise. …

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