Terrific New Adaptation of Little Women Reminds Us of This Story’s Greatness
A review of the new PBS version of Little Women.
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Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: May 10, 2018
The latest on Blu-ray, including Den of Thieves, Paddington 2, All the Money in the World, and The Virgin Suicides.
Netflix Returns to True Crime with Tedious Docuseries Evil Genius
A review of the four-part true crime series, now available on Netflix.
Benedict Cumberbatch Reasserts His Star Power with Patrick Melrose
A review of Showtime’s limited series “Patrick Melrose”
Netflix’s Brilliant ‘Dear White People’ Avoids Sophomore Slump
A review of season two of Netflix’s Dear White People.
The Savage Truth within The Handmaid’s Tale
“The Handmaid’s Tale” is more powerful, and more meaningful, as a study in suffering and victimization than as a tale of #Resistance.
Second Season of Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale Off to Brilliant Start
A review of the first six episodes of Hulu’s second season of “The Handmaid’s Tale.”
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: April 19, 2018
The latest on Blu-ray and DVD, including Phantom Thread, Molly’s Game, and The Commuter.
Daring, Different Second Season of HBO’s Westworld Starts with a Bang
A review of the second season of HBO’s great Westworld.
Tell Your Truth: Chapman & Maclain Way on Wild Wild Country
An interview with directors Chapman & Maclain Way about their addictive Netflix documentary series, “Wild Wild Country.”
Netflix’s Lost in Space Captures Spirit of Original Show For Whole Family
A review of Netflix’s fun “Lost in Space” reboot.
Cinemax’s Rellik Can’t Keep High Concept From Falling Apart
A review of Rellik, the BBC series now imported to Cinemax.
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.
