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Charles Bramesco is a freelance film and TV critic living in Brooklyn. A former staff writer for Rolling Stone, he's been featured in the New York Times, New York Magazine, the Guardian, and many other fine publications. His second book, Colors of Film: The Story of Cinema in 50 Palettes, will be published in the US on March 14, 2023.

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Meet the Straight Boys Going Gay for Zendaya

HOMOEROTIC

Just like the boys in “Challengers,” a unique group of (self-proclaimed) straight men are offering to kiss each other, if it pleases the famous women they love.

Charles Bramesco | Published Jun 03, 2024

After 22 Seasons, Is It Time to End ‘Family Guy’?

Animation Deflation

The series’ midseason premiere found Seth MacFarlane’s flagship animated sitcom struggling to amuse (and offend) like it used to.

Charles Bramesco | Published Mar 07, 2024

Why Is ‘NCIS’ Still So Damn Popular?

REPORTING FOR DUTY

Tonight’s dual season premiere finds “NCIS” leaning, as always, into its ordinary and predictable pleasures.

Charles Bramesco | Published Feb 12, 2024

NBC’s ‘Chicago’ Franchise Is Comfort Food, Not Haute Cuisine

WINDY CITY

The hit trio of Windy City procedurals are back to bring some Dick Wolf comfort food to your Wednesday nights.

Charles Bramesco | Published Jan 18, 2024

NBC Should Face Charges Over What It’s Done to ‘Night Court’

OBJECTION!

This hit reboot of the seminal multi-camera sitcom is still criminally mediocre in its second season.

Charles Bramesco | Published Jan 02, 2024

Who Thought the ‘Archer’ Finale Would Be So Moving?

Phrasing!

FX’s long-running animated spy spoof comes to a deeply satisfying conclusion with ‘Into the Cold.’

Charles Bramesco | Published Dec 18, 2023

The Please Don’t Destroy Boys Bomb Their Movie Debut

HA HA?

“The Treasure of Foggy Mountain” is proof that it’s not easy extending sketch schtick to feature length.

Charles Bramesco | Published Nov 17, 2023

‘It’s a Wonderful Knife’ Is a Big Lump of Coal

DRECK THE HALLS

Frank Capra gets a cheeky slasher makeover in a ho-hum(bug) Christmas horror from a “Five Nights at Freddy’s” alum.

Charles Bramesco | Published Nov 09, 2023

‘American Horror Stories’ Is Now Better Than the Main Series

Fun-Sized Fear

As Ryan Murphy’s flagship “AHS” anthology flounders, its “Black Mirror”-style sister series hits its stride in Season 3.

Charles Bramesco | Published Oct 27, 2023

Paul Reubens Never Got to Make the Comeback He Deserved

TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE

After his controversial pair of arrests in the ’90s and early-aughts, the comedian saw his career put on pause. If any reappraisals are made, they’ll now have to be posthumous.

Charles Bramesco | Published Aug 01, 2023

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