Joelle Monique

freelance critic and podcast producer at iHeart Radio

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Critics share their most anticipated TV shows coming this year, including “Moon Knight,” “Pam & Tommy,” “Bel-Air,” “Hawkeye,” and “American Auto.”

'Bel-Air' includes shocking changes from original Will Smith comedy, says critic

Critics share their most anticipated TV shows coming this year, including “Moon Knight,” “Pam & Tommy,” “Bel-Air,” “Hawkeye,” and “American Auto.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Jordan Peele brings his brand of horror to HBO in the new sci-fi drama called “ Lovecraft Country .” Imagine the movie “Get Out” set in the 1950s Jim Crow era.

‘Lovecraft Country’ mixes sci-fi horror with real white supremacist horror

Jordan Peele brings his brand of horror to HBO in the new sci-fi drama called “ Lovecraft Country .” Imagine the movie “Get Out” set in the 1950s Jim Crow era.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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