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.
TV/Streaming
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.
Netflix’s Salacious, Messy White Lines is Like a Beach-Read You Can Watch
A review of the new series White Lines, which premieres today on Netflix.
TNT’s Snowpiercer Carves Its Way Through Prestige TV Landscape
A review of the TNT adaptation of Snowpiercer.
Home Entertainment Guide: May 14, 2020
The latest on Blu-ray and streaming, including Fantasy Island, The Photograph, and Gretel & Hansel.
Hulu’s Satirical Drama The Great is Immensely Engaging
A review of Hulu’s new series “The Great,” produced by Elle Fanning.
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend
A ceaselessly riotous and uplifting sendoff to one of television’s most infectiously goodhearted characters.
