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I hate Sword Art Online. It’s not the worst anime ever, but it is an anime with some of the most squandered potential I’ve ever seen. The premise of a shonen battle anime set inside a MMORPG where dying in the game means dying in real life actually opens the door to some really compelling…

The Dhamaal franchise has always thrived on absurdity. Logic was never its strongest suit, but the earlier films compensated with infectious energy, memorable comic timing and a cast that knew exactly how to embrace the madness. Dhamaal 4, however, mistakes louder for funnier and bigger for better, resulting in a sequel that struggles to recreate…

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Ladies of the Knight, Fiona Marchbank’s debut graphic novel as a solo creator, is a classic sports story. Rookies must prove their worth while navigating established rivalries, and dramatic showdowns end in daring feats cheered by crowds of adoring fans. There are training montages, sponsorship deals, ploys to gain audience favor, and emotional struggles over…

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WHAT IT’S ABOUT This eight-parter from Rebecca Sonnenshine (“The Vampire Diaries,” “The Housemaid”) is based on the third of nine books in Laura Ingalls Wilder’s “Little House” series. It follows the Ingalls family — Ma Caroline (Crosby Fitzgerald), Pa Charles (Luke Bracey), Mary (Skywalker Hughes), Laura (Alice Halsey) and cherished mutt Jack — from Wisconsin…