Mare of Easttown, The Mitchells vs. the Machines, and crumbs of excitement

We discuss the limited series Mare of Easttown and the film The Mitchells vs. the Machines, two works that are basically as far apart as you can get in color palette, among other things!!! 03:53 On Mare of Easttown — streaming weekly on HBO Max — the drama of community entanglements is as compelling as its murder mystery. 23:12 The Mitchells vs. the Machines, new to Netflix, is a family film with enough action, jokes, and texture to hold adults’ attention, too. 35:41 Plus, culture notes about a couple previews we’re hyped about: the currently in-production seasons of Succession _and _Selling Sunset.  ... Follow us on Twitter and Instagram. For extended show notes — including links that we reference, plus more — subscribe to our Substack. Inquiries, complaints, and recs for what to watch can go to [email protected]. Music: REEKAH Artwork and design: Sara Macias and Andrew Liu Find out more at https://criticism-is-dead.pinecast.co