The Charmed Reboot Deserves More Respect
This magical reboot introduces a new set of Charmed ones, much to the ire of fans of the original series.

At the Bol'Es distillery, Hanna van Bol'Es, her husband Gert, and Paul are hard at work preparing for an important visit from the prince of Macau. Meanwhile, Hanna's sister Claudia gets commended by the mayor for her hard work at Irado, the garbage collection service. When the gift for the prince disappears, tensions rise between the two sisters, leading to an intense feud. Elsewhere, some teenagers - including Hanna and Gert's son Han and Paul's children Lars and Ruud - organize a small party to barbecue and drink exclusive, unreleased "Diamond Gin" by the van Bol'Es distillery. As the night unfolds, hidden emotions surface and the party spirals out of control, until their furious parents arrive to put an end to it. Then, while fulfilling their punishment for underage drinking by working at Irado, Guido and Ronald discover something horrible.
This magical reboot introduces a new set of Charmed ones, much to the ire of fans of the original series.
Overall, 18 Presents feels more like a soap opera than a drama, and I feel bad for saying that since the concept is based off a tragic story (even though it’s loosely). I’m sure other people will find this film emotional for them, but as for me, it’s bland and forgettable.
Hours before their line-up of screenings for Trans Awareness Week began, the filmmakers of 'When Men Were Men' chatted with me about the film's personal exploration of masculinity.
“To be universal, you have to get specific”: while the film does not attempt to provoke discussions about queerness or race, those watching closely may find something resonant in Sorrentino’s love letter to the Naples of his youth.
The Invite is witty, dramatic, funny, and probably the best comedy released this year so far.