Taken Hostage
The best, most comprehensive and clarifying documentary I’ve seen about how U.S. actions toward Iran from the 1950s onward led to the tragedy that would embroil both countries in 1979.
TV/Streaming
Sylvester Stallone Stars in Paramount’s Charming Tulsa King
A review of Paramount+’s Tulsa King, starring Sylvester Stallone and from Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan.
Peacock’s The Calling Clumsily Adds Faith to the Cop Drama
A review of the new crime series The Calling, now played on Peacock.
The English
A drama about lands shaped by violence and eroded by vengeance, a genre exercise with fantastic performances and film-caliber tech elements.
Despite Terrific Performances, The Crown is Getting Wobbly
A review of the fifth season of Netflix’s The Crown, premiering today, November 9th.
Criterion Shines Light on Masterful Daisies
A review of the new Criterion release of Daisies.
Starz Take on Dangerous Liaisons Lacks Creative Passion
A review of the first season of the new version of Dangerous Liaisons on Starz.
Netflix’s Blockbuster is a Cute, Forgettable Sitcom
A review of Netflix’s new sitcom Blockbuster, premiering on November 3rd.
Sharp Second Season of The White Lotus Hopes Viewers Will Take Return Trip
A review of the second season of the Emmy-winning HBO hit, The White Lotus.
Home Entertainment Guide: October 2022
The latest and greatest on Blu-ray and streaming, including Beast, Bullet Train, and Top Gun: Maverick.
Home Entertainment Guide: Horror Movie Edition
A Blu-ray guide to all of the cool horror movie physical releases of the season.
From the Deep: On the Staying Power of Creature from the Black Lagoon
An appreciation of Creature from the Black Lagoon, now available in a 4K box set from Universal.
Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities Boasts a Master’s Standards
A review of the new Netflix anthology series, premiering October 25th.
Prime Video’s The Peripheral is a Sci-fi Slog
A review of the new Prime Video series The Peripheral, premiering on October 21st.
Henry Selick on Wendell & Wild, Collaborating with Jordan Peele, Making Supernatural Social Commentary, and More
An interview with co-writer/director Henry Selick about his new stop-motion animation film, Wendell & Wild.
Documentary Now Finally Returns with Wonderful Fourth Season
A review of the fourth season of IFC’s Documentary Now!
Freevee’s High School Richly Shows Tegan & Sara’s Coming of Age
A review of the new Tegan and Sara Quin series High School, airing on Freevee on October 14.
Take the Trip to Apple TV’s Daring Shantaram
A review of the new Apple TV+ show starring Charlie Hunnam and Alexander Siddig.
The Midnight Club
Think of this as a gateway drug for potential new horror fans, young people thinking about death in a new way for maybe the first time.
Showtime’s Let the Right One In Expands on a Horror Classic
A review of the new Showtime series Let the Right One In, premiering on October 7th.
