ABC’s “Galavant” Impresses with Unique Approach Even if It Hits Some False Notes
A review of ABC’s “Galavant,” a musical comedy half-hour sitcom oddity.
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Joseph Sargent, 1925-2014
An appreciation of Joseph Sargent, Director of many classic television and theatrical films, including “The Taking of Pelham 123.”
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: December 19, 2014
A guide to the latest and greatest on Netflix, On Demand, and Blu-ray/DVD, including “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Magic in the Moonlight,” “Frank,” and Criterion editions of “Safe” and “Time Bandits.”
Blu-ray: The Year in Review, OR Blu-ray Holiday Gift Guide: A “Choose Your Own Adventure” Deciders Feature
A recap and guide to the most interesting Blu-rays of 2014.
SyFy Mini-Series “Ascension” Ends TV Year with Clever Mission to B-Movie Escapism
A TV review of the SyFy mini-series “Ascension.”
Netflix’s “Marco Polo” Ends Creatively Disappointing Year For the Company
A review of Netflix’s “Marco Polo” and commentary on how the company is treading water when they should be creatively leading.
Foreground Material: “Stanley Kubrick: The Masterpiece Collection”
An appreciation of Stanley Kubrick on the release of “Stanley Kubrick: The Masterpiece Collection”.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: December 5, 2014
A bi-weekly feature on the best new streaming and Blu-ray releases, including “Comet,” “L’Avventura,” “Les Blank: Always For Pleasure,” “Starry Eyes,” and more.
Robert Altman’s Lost Classics Finally on Blu-ray
An appreciation on the release of four Robert Altman films on Blu-ray.
The Unloved, Part 12: Phantom of the Paradise
Scout Tafoya’s The Unloved returns with Brian De Palma’s Phantom of the Paradise.
Bing Crosby Returns For the Holidays in “American Masters” Special
A feature on Bing Crosby, including an interview with the director of a special “American Masters” about the legendary actor.
Existential Westerns: Criterion Editions of “The Shooting,” “Ride in the Whirlwind”
A review of the new Criterion release of Monte Hellman’s “The Shooting” and “Ride in the Whirlwind.”
Turkey Day TV Ain’t What It Used To Be
A piece on Mystery Science Theater 3000’s “Turkey Day Collection.”
The Timeless Power of “The Twilight Zone”
A review of “The Twilight Zone: The 5th Dimension” Limited Edition DVD set.
Shirley Clarke: Made In America
A piece on two new Shirley Clarke restorations, “Portrait of Jason” and “Ornette: Made in America”.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: November 20, 2014
A regular feature on the newest Blu-ray, On Demand, and streaming offerings, including “Mood Indigo,” “Tammy,” “Jersey Boys,” “20,000 Days on Earth,” “It Happened One Night,” and more.
You Can’t Go Homeland Again: NBC’s Frustrating “State of Affairs”
A review of NBC’s “State of Affairs,” starring Katherine Heigl and Alfre Woodard.
The Ground Floor: “The Sopranos: The Complete Series”
A review of “The Sopranos: The Complete Series.”
Walking Ghosts: Starz’s Brilliant New Drama “The Missing”
A review of Starz’s new mini-series “The Missing.”
