HBO’s “The Young Pope” Offers Unique Television Homily
A review of Paolo Sorrentino’s “The Young Pope,” starring Jude Law, Diane Keaton and James Cromwell.
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Amazon’s “Sneaky Pete” is a Fun Ride
A review of “Sneaky Pete,” the new series premiering on Amazon this Friday.
Netflix’s “A Series of Unfortunate Events” an Unfunny Parody of Sadness
A review of Netflix’s new series, Lemony Snicket’s “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” which premieres January 13.
Tom Hardy Anchors FX’s Engaging “Taboo”
FX’s “Taboo” may not be for everyone but Tom Hardy fans will rejoice.
Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds
Bright Lights would have been entertaining even if both women had still been with us. But now, so sadly, it takes on whole other layers of meaning and impact.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: January 5, 2017
The latest on Blu-ray, including “American Honey,” “Sully,” “Snowden” and “The Magnificent Seven.”
NBC Strains to Turn “Emerald City” Into a “Game of Thrones” Clone
A review of NBC’s “Emerald City,” premiering January 6th.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: December 15, 2016
The latest on Blu-ray, DVD, and Netflix, including Heart of a Dog, Southside with You, Florence Foster Jenkins, and many more!
Holiday Gift Guide 2016
A guide to the best Blu-rays and DVDs you can give this holiday season.
Lee Daniels Can’t Find the Rhythm of FOX’s “Star”
A review of FOX’s new Lee Daniels’ drama, “Star.”
Fellini’s Outrageous “Roma” Restored on Criterion Blu-ray
Fellini’s major but overlooked “Roma” has received an excellent restoration by the Criterion Collection.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: December 1, 2016
The latest on Blu-ray, DVD and streaming includes Kubo and the Two Strings, One-Eyed Jacks, Pete’s Dragon, and more!
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: November 17, 2016
The latest on Netflix and Blu-ray, including three fantastic Criterion releases.
USA’s “Shooter” Makes Conspiracy Thrillers OK Again
A review of USA’s new series, “Shooter,” which premieres on November 15.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: November 3, 2016
The latest on Blu-ray and DVD including two Criterion Altman releases, Imperium, Anthropoid, Bad Moms, and more!
TBS’ “People of Earth” Embraces the Aliens Among Us
A review of TBS’s new comedy “People of Earth,” starring Wyatt Cenac.
Eye Protein: The Beauty of Trilogía de Guillermo del Toro
A review of Criterion’s new box set of Guillermo del Toro films.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: October 21, 2016
The latest and greatest on Blu-ray and streaming services, including The Infiltrator, Cafe Society, Blood Father, and a Criterion edition of Boyhood.
Through the Looking Glass: The Brilliance of “Black Mirror”
A review of the six new episodes of Netflix’s new season of “Black Mirror.”
