TV Review: Final Seasons of “Boardwalk Empire” and “Sons of Anarchy” Promise Violent Resolutions
The final seasons of “Boardwalk Empire” and “Sons of Anarchy” start next week.
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Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: August 28, 2014
The best recent releases on Blu-ray and streaming services, including “Blue Ruin,” “Middle of Nowhere,” “Only Lovers Left Alive,” and “Love Streams.”
The History Channel’s “Houdini” Fails to Capture Magic of Its Subject
The History Channel tries to bring Harry Houdini back to life with a two-night mini-series. They fail.
“Justice For Ferguson” to Air on BET
“BET News Special: Justice For Ferguson: The Shooting of Michael Brown” airs at 7pm EST on Friday, August 22nd.
TV Review: BBC America’s “Intruders” Takes Itself Too Seriously
BBC America offers another sci-fi show from the great Glen Morgan that’s not-so-great.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: August 14, 2014
A bi-weekly feature on the best new releases on Blu-ray, streaming services, and On Demand.
TV Review: Sean Bean Stars in Formulaic But Flashy “Legends”
A TV review of TNT’s “Legends” with Sean Bean, Ali Larter and Morris Chestnut.
TV Review: Steven Soderbergh’s “The Knick” Plays with Modern Concerns
Clive Owen stars in Cinemax and Steven Soderbergh’s riveting “The Knick.”
Wrapped in Plastic: The Impact of “Twin Peaks: The Entire Mystery”
An appreciation of “Twin Peaks” and review of the “The Entire Mystery,” the Blu-ray release of all 30 episodes and “Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me.”
Criterion’s “The Essential Jacques Demy”
A film-by-film look at the Criterion Blu-ray box set for “The Essential Jacques Demy.”
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: July 31, 2014
A piece on the best releases new to streaming services and Blu-ray in the last two weeks, including “Noah,” “Scanners,” and “Life After Beth.”
The Lion of Cinema: An Appreciation of “Herzog: The Collection”
A feature that examines Shout Factory’s amazing “Herzog: The Collection” film by film.
Network Identities: Sundance, SyFy and Netflix Launch Programs That Play to Their Strengths
What do “Sharknado 2,” “The Honorable Woman,” and “The Killing” say about the increasingly diverse TV landscape?
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: July 17, 2014
The best new releases on Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, VOD, and Blu-ray/DVD.
TV Review: USA & FX Tread Familiar Ground in New Series
A review of FX’s “Married” & “You’re the Worst” and USA’s “Rush” & “Satisfaction.”
Hot and Cold: Netflix’s “Hemlock Grove” and CBS’s “Extant”
A review of “Extant” and “Hemlock Grove.”
Streaming Consumer Guide: July 3, 2014
A guide to new releases On Demand and through streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, and Fandor.
Despite Excellent Cast, HBO’s “The Leftovers” Wastes Opportunity
A performance here and there; the fascinating narrative of Perrotta’s; the commentary on how poorly human beings deal with earth-shattering change—there are reasons to watch “The Leftovers” and I’m curious enough to keep going through at least the first season, but lower those expectations that this is the next great 2014 TV drama.
Beatles Good!: The 50 Anniversary of “A Hard Day’s Night”
An appreciation of “A Hard Day’s Night” as its 50th anniversary approaches.
