Kristen Meinzer

In this engaging discussion, Kristen Meinzer, a media commentator and co-host of The Nightly on Hatch Plus, and Gene Demby, co-host of NPR's Code Switch, examine Netflix's intriguing new series featuring Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys. They dive into the show's cat-and-mouse dynamic and critique its pacing and character development. The duo highlights strong supporting performances while pondering missed opportunities in exploring neighborly tensions. They also reflect on familiar prestige-TV tropes and the series' visual style, all while dissecting its overall appeal.

Kristen Meinzer, co-host of The Nightly, offers sharp, enthusiastic takes on tone and gore. Ronald Young Jr., host of Leaving the Theater, brings thoughtful film analysis and critique. They talk Send Help’s shifting power dynamics, Sam Raimi’s cartoonish gore, performances by Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien, the knife motif as a plot device, and who might enjoy this revenge-horror comedy.

Kristen Meinzer, a media commentator and co-host of The Nightly, and Christina Tucker, co-host of Wait, Is This a Date?, dive into the magical chaos of Now You See Me: Now You Don’t. They discuss the film's overstuffed plot and praise Rosamund Pike for her standout performance. The duo debates whether the returning characters feel rusty and likens the film to Fast & Furious with its spectacle. They agree it’s a perfect airplane movie and highlight the fresh talents of Justice Smith, all while speculating about the future of the franchise.