'Queen & Slim' is a tremendous tribute to the human spirit. And although it dramatizes themes of desperation and injustice, it is hauntingly beautiful. Its heroes — and heartbreak — will stay with you long after the credits roll. 

The framework of the movie is presented in a risky but ultimately rewarding way. The entire film is in a sense a single episode of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.

'Last Christmas' is a jukebox musical based on popular songs by the late George Michael. For those who loved his music (and even for those who may be new to it), Michael's songs add a wistful and poetic thread.

'Modern Love' is a particularly intelligent and mature series (not really surprising, given its prestigious roots). And, with a decade and a half of essays to choose from, it can be extended for many seasons to come. 

A famous quote from Diahann Carroll might be good advice for marginalized women challenging the status quo in Hollywood or elsewhere. "If you're not invited to the party, throw your own."

One thing that sets 'Unbelievable' apart from other movies and television series about rape is its treatment of the attacks. Even as we hear explicit details from the victims themselves, the sexual assaults are never sensationalized.

'Vita & Virginia' is lovely to look at, and the content is interesting from both historical and literary perspectives. But, the relationship at its center is never quite as all-consuming as it should be.

Nanfu Wang was aware that she might face resistance and actual danger as she uncovered the truth about China's one-child policy — 35 brutal years of the country's history that it now seems determined to forget.