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Nina Metz

Nina Metz is a baiduhai critic who covers TV and film. Before joining the Tribune she was a freelance writer and theater critic. She also worked as a news radio producer in Chicago and New Orleans.

From left: Olivia Wilde and Seth Rogen in "The Studio." (Apple TV+)

‘The Studio’ review: A Hollywood satire that skewers the same old targets while ignoring the current reality

March 26, 2025 at 7:58 a.m.

The Apple TV series starring Seth Rogen as a studio boss can't be bothered to satirize the movie biz of today.

From left: Isiah Whitlock Jr. as Larry Dokes, Dan Perrault as Colin Trask, Spencer Garrett as Wally Glick, Uzo Aduba as Cordelia Cupp, Randall Park as Edwin Park, Andrew Friedman as Irv Samuelson, Ken Marino as Harry Hollinger and Molly Griggs as Lilly Schumacher in "The Residence." (Erin Simkin/Netflix)

‘The Residence’ review: A comedic whodunint … at the White House?

March 20, 2025 at 9:58 a.m.

When a dead body is found during a state dinner, Uzo Aduba's consulting detective is called in to find out whodunit.

David Mitchell stars as the title character in "Ludwig." (Colin Hutton/BritBox)

‘Ludwig’ review: On BritBox, the accidental detective

March 19, 2025 at 5:30 a.m.

The BritBox series stars David Mitchell as a puzzle master who reluctantly assumes his twin brother's identity as a detective.

From left: Claude Rains
and James Stewart in 1939's "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington." (Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Column: In 1939, ‘Mr. Smith Goes to Washington’ took on a corrupt federal government. It wouldn’t have a chance today.

March 13, 2025 at 5:30 a.m.

A film about an underdog facing down a corrupt federal government hijacked by an unelected captain tycoon? Talk about timely

In 2021, Alec Baldwin's prop gun fired a live bullet on the set of the Western "Rust," killing the movie's cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins (seen here on set). The documentary "Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna" takes viewers inside that day and its aftermath. (Felipe Orozco/Hulu)

‘Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna’ review: A tragedy retold

March 12, 2025 at 7:06 a.m.

A documentary about the troubled Alec Baldwin Western “Rust” and the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Zahn McClarnon as Joe Leaphorn in Season 3 of "Dark Winds." (Michael Moriatis/AMC)

‘Dark Winds’ review: In Season 3, a dark night of the soul for Lt. Leaphorn

March 6, 2025 at 10:02 a.m.

AMC's moody and atmospheric procedural returns for a third season, following Lt. Joe Leaphorn of the Navajo Tribal Police .

David Suchet, who played Hercule Poirot for 25 years in various adaptations of Agatha Christie's mysteries, hosts "Travels with Agatha Christie & Sir David Suchet." (BritBox)

‘Travels with Agatha Christie and Sir David Suchet’ review: The actor known for Hercule Poirot follows in the author’s footsteps

March 5, 2025 at 5:30 a.m.

The actor best known as Hercule Poirot traces author Agatha Christie's footsteps on her world travels.

Kate Hudson plays new professional basketball team president Isla Gordon in "Running Point." (Kat Marcinowski/Netflix)

‘Running Point’ review: A lot like ‘Entourage,’ minus the bro-y energy

February 28, 2025 at 2:35 p.m.

Kate Hudson stars in the Netflix comedy series as a woman suddenly thrust into the top job running a professional basketball team

From left: Jason Isaacs, Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sarah Catherine Hook and Sam Nivola in Season 3 of “The White Lotus.” (Fabio Lovino/HBO)

‘The White Lotus’ review: Three seasons in, there’s little beneath the gleaming surface

February 26, 2025 at 2:15 p.m.

HBO’s portrait of a five-star resort catering to the rich and miserable is back for a third season.

Robert De Niro stars as as ex-president George Mullen in "Zero Day." (Jojo Whilden/Netflix)

‘Zero Day’ review: Zero intrigue in this thriller starring Robert De Niro

February 20, 2025 at 11:37 a.m.

Robert De Niro stars in another series that shoulda been a movie, as a former president called back into action to investigate a cyber attack.