“Hannibal” is the Best Drama on Television
A review of the third season of NBC’s Hannibal.
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The Wachowskis Spin Philosophical Sci-fi in Fascinating “Sense8”
A review of another new Netflix series, the daring Sense8, from the Wachowskis.
Emotional Logic: Bryan Fuller Redefines the Crime Drama with “Hannibal”
An interview with the creator of NBC’s “Hannibal” and “Pushing Daisies”.
The Politics of Murdered (and Murderous) Women, Part 2: Walerian Borowczyk’s “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll And Miss Osbourne”
A piece on Walerian Borowczyk’s “The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll And Miss Osbourne”
“Aquarius” and “The Whispers” Launch Network Summer TV Season
Reviews of new series on NBC and ABC.
The Politics of Murdered (and Murderous) Women, Part 1: Mario Bava’s “Blood And Black Lace”
Arrow has released a special Steelbook DVD of Mario Bava’s “Blood And Black Lace”.
Book Review: “The Art of Mad Max: Fury Road”
A review of the Titan Books tie-in for Mad Max: Fury Road.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: May 21, 2015
A guide to the latest Blu-ray, VOD, and streaming options, including “Fifty Shades of Grey,” “American Sniper,” and “Blackhat”.
Netflix Misfires with Young Adult Sci-fi Adventure of “Between”
A review of yet-another Netflix original series, Between.
Dee Rees On Colorism and Creating Queer Spaces For Black Women In “Bessie”
An interview with the director of Pariah and Bessie.
Trip to FOX’s “Wayward Pines” Justified For Patient Viewers
A review of FOX’s Wayward Pines, from director M. Night Shyamalan.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: May 7, 2015
The latest in an amazing array of new releases on Blu-ray and streaming media, including Inherent Vice, Selma, Winter Sleep, Mommy, Dancing on the Edge, Halt and Catch Fire, and more.
The Children of Midian: Returning to Clive Barker’s “Nightbreed”
A personal reconsideration of Clive Barker’s “Nightbreed” in light of its Blu-ray Director’s Cut.
Netflix Continues Remarkable Run with Funny “Grace and Frankie”
A review of Grace and Frankie, starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Martin Sheen, and Sam Waterston.
A Real Modern Family: The Working Mother on TV
The role of the working mother on TV has been redefined in 2015 with ABC hits Black-ish and Fresh Off the Boat.
Book Review: “The Art and Making of Hannibal: The TV Series”
A book review of “The Art and Making of Hannibal: The TV Series” about the critically-acclaimed NBC program.
“Hard Earned” From Kartemquin Films Premieres Sunday
A preview for “Hard Earned” from Kartemquin Films.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: April 23, 2015
Your bi-weekly guide to the latest and greatest on Blu-ray and DVD.
Showtime’s “Happyish” is a Smug, Self-Righteous Bore
A review of Showtime’s Happyish with Steve Coogan, Kathryn Hahn, and Bradley Whitford.
Amy Schumer Returns For Third Season of Hit Comedy Central Show
A review of the third season of Inside Amy Schumer.
