Moving Through Space and Time: On sex, lies, & videotape
A look back at Steven Soderbergh’s directorial debut, “sex, lies, & videotape,” on the occasion of a new Blu-ray release from the Criterion Collection.
TV/Streaming
Keep the Mission Going with Excellent 4K Releases of First Five Films
The first five Mission: Impossible movies released on 4K Blu-ray.
Criterion Collection Celebrates Powell & Pressburger’s A Matter of Life and Death
A look back at the 1946 Powell & Pressburger film, which has now received a special 4K restoration from the Criterion Collection.
Carrie Coon, Tracy Letts Star in Second Season of USA’s The Sinner
A review of the second season of USA’s The Sinner.
TCA 2018, Day 1: HBO’s Deadwood Returns, My Brilliant Friend, Sharp Objects and More
A report from the first day of the Television Critics Association press tour, with the latest on “Deadwood,” “Sharp Objects,” Jennifer Garner’s “Camping” and more.
The Unforgettable World of Gravity Falls
A review of the Blu-ray box set for Gravity Falls: The Complete Series.
Hulu’s Castle Rock Doesn’t Quite Live Up to Its Inspiration Yet
A review of Hulu’s Castle Rock.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: July 19, 2018
What’s new on Blu-ray and streaming services, including A Quiet Place, Rampage, You Were Never Really Here, and Lean on Pete.
Go On a Twisted Journey with Netflix’s Dark Tourist
A review of Friday’s new Netflix series, Dark Tourist.
Gorgeous Criterion Box Set for Dietrich & Von Sternberg in Hollywood Revisits Influential Collaboration
A review of a great new box set of six Marlene Dietrich films.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: July 5, 2018
The latest on Blu-ray and DVD, including Beirut, Blockers, Love Simon, and A Wrinkle in Time.
A Very English Scandal is One of the Best Things You’ll Watch This Year
A review of the excellent A Very English Scandal, starring Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw, directed by Stephen Frears.
GLOW Returns to Netflix For Confident Second Season
A review of the excellent GLOW, on Netflix.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: June 21, 2018
The latest on Blu-ray and DVD, including Bowling For Columbine, The Death of Stalin, and Pacific Rim: Uprising.
Netflix’s Luke Cage is Stronger, Faster in its Second Season
A review of the second season of Netflix’s “Luke Cage,” which premieres on Friday.
Taylor Sheridan’s Ambitious Yellowstone is Expansive, Unruly
A review of Paramount Network’s new series Yellowstone, co-created by writer/director Taylor Sheridan.
CBS All Access’ Strange Angel is a Slow Burn Through Fascinating History
A review of the new drama Strange Angel, starring Jack Reynor, Bella Heathcote, and Rupert Friend.
Paramount Network’s Frustrating Series American Woman Only Looks Great
A review of the new Paramount Network series, “American Woman.”
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: June 7, 2018
The latest on Blu-ray and DVD, including Annihilation, Gringo, Thoroughbreds, and Unsane.
Netflix’s The Staircase is Your True-Crime Obsession for the Summer
A review of the new Netflix series The Staircase.
