Cinemax’s Rellik Can’t Keep High Concept From Falling Apart
A review of Rellik, the BBC series now imported to Cinemax.
TV/Streaming
Criterion Returns King of Jazz to Its Rightful Throne
On the Criterion edition of the 1930 film “King of Jazz.”
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: April 5, 2018
The latest on Netflix and Blu-ray, including Call Me by Your Name, Insidious: The Last Key, and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.
Against the Odds: Netflix Brings Lost in Space to WonderCon
A report from the WonderCon panel on Netflix’s new “Lost in Space.”
FX’s The Americans Keeps with Series’ Strengths in Final Season
There’s no reason to assume, or even worry, that Fields, Weisberg, and their invaluable lead actors will stumble as they approach the finish line of “The Americans.”
How ABC’s The Good Doctor is Changing Television
A report from the PaleyFest LA 2018 panel on ABC’s hit “The Good Doctor.”
Return of Roseanne Marked by Notable Highs and Lows
A review of the 2018 iteration of ABC’s “Roseanne.”
Prestigious, Expensive Adaptation of The Terror Debuts on AMC
A review of AMC’s The Terror, based on the book by Dan Simmons.
Showtime’s Billions Maintains Creative, Clever Energy
A review of season three of Showtime’s great Billions.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: March 22, 2018
The latest on Blu-ray and DVD, including Lady Bird, The Disaster Artist, The Shape of Water, Justice League, I Tonya, and Thor: Ragnarok.
Bill Hader’s Barry is Dry, Brilliant Comedy
A review of the new HBO comedy, “Barry,” starring Bill Hader and Henry Winkler.
Syfy’s Krypton Imagines the Origins of Superman
A review of the new Superman prequel series, which premieres tomorrow on the Syfy channel.
We’re Still the Lunatics: A Special Edition of The ‘Burbs
An appreciation of Joe Dante’s The ‘Burbs on the eve of its Blu-ray Special Edition release.
Netflix Docuseries Wild Wild Country is Fascinating Entertainment
Netflix’s “Wild Wild Country” is easily one of the craziest documentaries I’ve ever seen.
NBC’s Rise Has Its Heart in the Right Place
A review of the new NBC series, “Rise,” which premieres Tuesday night at 10/9c.
Moodier, Slower Second Season of Marvel’s Jessica Jones
A review of the second season of Marvel’s Jessica Jones.
Hard Sun is an Ugly Journey to the End of Days
A review of the new Hulu/BBC series starring Jim Sturgess and Agyness Deyn.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: March 1, 2018
The latest on Blu-ray and DVD including Coco, Darkest Hour, Murder on the Orient Express, and The Florida Project!
Sober Assessment: Jeff Daniels, Peter Sarsgaard & Lawrence Wright on The Looming Tower
An interview with the stars and writer of “The Looming Tower.”
Great Cast of The Looming Tower Overcomes Narrative Flaws
A review of Hulu’s first-rate The Looming Tower, starring Jeff Daniels, Tahar Rahim, Peter Sarsgaard, and Michael Stuhlbarg.
