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TelevisionJune 23, 2021
The Unfinished Evolution of Aziz Ansari
With the latest season of Master of None, the comedian and director’s attempt at a reboot of his creative approach reveals the limits of his perspective.
Vikram Murthi
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FilmApril 29, 2021
The Caustic Grace of ‘French Exit’
This surreal “tragedy of manners” is a showcase for one of Hollywood’s most compelling actresses—Michelle Pfeiffer.
Vikram Murthi
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CultureApril 15, 2021
The Rigorous Satire of Search Party
In its fourth season, the HBO show cements its status as cutting, if imperfect, send-up of millennial self-actualization.
Vikram Murthi
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CultureMarch 31, 2021
The Places John Lurie Can Take You
A cult musician, actor, and director returns with a television show that’s nominally about painting but is in reality a creative and spiritual journey.
Vikram Murthi
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FilmDecember 1, 2020
John Wilson’s Magically Poignant Urban Histories
His documentary series for HBO is a head-spinning interrogation of the chaos of New York City life.
Vikram Murthi
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CultureSeptember 23, 2020
The Perils of Creativity and Capitalism in ‘Tesla’
Michael Almereyda’s biopic of the eccentric inventor is a portrait of the tensions that arise when art and commerce intersect.
Vikram Murthi
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TelevisionOctober 31, 2019
‘Superstore’ Is the Only Sitcom That Gets Progressive Politics
The NBC comedy openly confronts issues of unionization, health care, and immigration.
Vikram Murthi
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TelevisionMay 10, 2019
‘Ramy’ Presents a Nuanced Slice of Life for Millennial Muslims
By turns thoughtful and didactic, the Hulu show is steeped in tensions that you almost never see on TV.
Vikram Murthi