Akos Peterbencze
Akos Peterbencze is an entertainment writer based in London. He covers film and TV regularly on Looper, and his work has also been published in Paste Magazine, Slant Magazine, Certified Forgotten, and more. Akos is a Rustin Cohle aficionado and believes that the first season of True Detective is a masterpiece. You can find him talk about all-things pop culture on Twitter (@akospeterbencze) and Substack (@akospeterbencze).
Articles by Akos Peterbencze:
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May 28, 2023
Yellowjackets Season 2 Spoiler Review: A Descent Into Trauma and HorrorThe wilderness doesn’t mess around.
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April 27, 2023
White House Plumbers Review: Funny Yet Tedious Political Satire Doesn’t Fulfill Its PotentialAlthough witty and well-acted, HBO’s latest miniseries is otherwise underwhelming.
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April 16, 2023
Slip Review: Zoe Lister-Jones’ Rom-Com Multiverse is a Liberating WatchZoe Lister-Jones’ seven-part series Slip explores the universe-bending and life-changing powers of orgasms in this touching, funny, and heartfelt dramedy.
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April 7, 2023
Tiny Beautiful Things Review: Cheryl Strayed Fans Are In For a TreatLiz Tigelaar’s miniseries tackles delicate topics like grief, regrets, and dysfunctional relationships with raw honesty.
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film
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TV
Sirens Review: A Captivating But Chaotic Limited Series
Sirens isn't the most memorable Netflix series this year, but Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock, and Julianne Moore make it worth watching.
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music
Bono: Stories of Surrender Review: For U2 Fans Only
U2 frontman Bono is recounting his life and career in the new Apple TV+ release Bono: Stories of Surrender.
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podcasts
Contra Zoom Pod Episode 308: 2025 Canadian Screen Awards
The Canadian Screen Awards were handed out on June 1st and Contra Zoom Pod discusses the big winners with help from Matthew Simpson and Jeff Bulmer.
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