HBO Max Revives Adventure Time with Distant Lands Series
A review of Adventure Time: Distant Lands, which premieres on HBO Max this week.
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Home Entertainment Guide: June 25, 2020
The latest on Blu-ray and streaming includes a Criterion edition of Portrait of a Lady on Fire and 4K restorations of Gladiator and Jaws.
Jordan Peele’s Take on The Twilight Zone Struggles to Find its Purpose in Season Two
A review of the second season of The Twilight Zone, from producer Jordan Peele.
No Small Matter, a Documentary on America’s Child Care Infrastructure, to be Released Online Thursday, June 25th
An article about the online release of Danny Alpert, Greg Jacobs and Jon Siskel’s documentary, “No Small Matter,” about early and childhood education being released online Thursday, June 25th.
Great Cast Holds Together Thin HBO Version of Perry Mason
A review of HBO’s Perry Mason.
A Legend to Us All: Jeanine Basinger on Mae West
An interview with an expert on Mae West, who gets her own episode of American Masters tonight, June 16.
Lazy Crossing Swords Can’t Hit Its Targets
A review of Hulu’s new original series, Crossing Swords.
Home Entertainment Guide: June 11, 2020
Our column on the latest on streaming services and physical media.
Amanda Peet Does Best Work of Her Career in Dirty John: The Betty Broderick Story
A review of the USA mini-series Dirty John: The Betty Broderick Story.
Fascinating Case Seen in New Light in AMC’s Quiz
A review of the three-week AMC mini-series about the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire scandal.
Netflix’s Easy Satire Space Force is Simply Silly and Sweet
A review of the series Space Force, which premieres on Netflix on May 29.
Home Entertainment Guide: May 28, 2020
The latest on Blu-ray and DVD includes Emma, The Way Back, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Wildlife.
Music and Family Combine in Apple TV’s Wonderful Central Park
A review of Apple TV’s wonderful new musical comedy Central Park, from the creator of Bob’s Burgers.
UPDATE: Life Itself Virtual Q&A Adds Music By Clem Snide, Moderator Scott Mantz Tomorrow, May 27th
An updated article about the “Life Itself” virtual Q&A Wednesday, May 27th, with added musical guest Clem Snide and moderator Scott Mantz as part of Magnolia Pictures’ Favorite Docs Series.
Looney Tunes Rebooted in Classic Style on HBO Max
A review of the new Looney Tunes Cartoons on HBO Max.
Anna Kendrick Can’t Hold Flimsy Love Life Together
A review of HBO Max’s Love Life.
Criterion Releases Wonderful Box Set of Eric Rohmer’s Six Moral Tales
A review of Criterion’s box set of Rohmer’s Six Moral Tales.
Second Season of Amazon’s Homecoming Can’t Escape Shadow of First
A review of season two of Amazon Prime’s Homecoming.
Patton Oswalt Returns with Hysterical Stand-up Set for Netflix
A review of the latest set from Patton Oswalt.
DC’s Stargirl Flies Thanks to Engaging Cast
A review of the new CW/DC series Stargirl.
