A-list Movie Stars & Directors Come to Amazon For Pilot Season
A review of the two new Amazon pilots: “The Interestings” & “The Last Tycoon.”
TV/Streaming
TNT’s “Animal Kingdom” Remake Lacks Its Own Charisma
A review of the new series “Animal Kingdom,” premiering June 14 at 9/8c on TNT.
CBS’s “Braindead” Wastes Talented Cast with Flat Execution
A review of CBS’s “BrainDead”.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: June 10, 2016
The latest and greatest Netflix, Blu-ray and streaming options, including Anomalisa, Hail, Caesar!, 13 Hours, Rick and Morty, Vinyl, and more!
AMC’s “Feed the Beast” Proves Nothing Can Save Bad Writing
A review of AMC’s “Feed the Beast,” starring David Schwimmer & Jim Sturgess.
On The Road Again: “Wim Wenders: The Road Trilogy” Comes to Criterion Blu-Ray
A look at “Wim Wenders: The Road Trilogy,” a new Criterion release featuring “Alice in the Cities,” “Wrong Move” and “Kings of the Road.”
Cinemax’s Excellent “Outcast” Asks Timeless Questions
A review of Cinemax’s “Outcast,” starring Patrick Fugit and Philip Glenister.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: May 26, 2016
The latest on Blu-ray, including collector’s editions of masterpieces from Robert Altman and Michael Mann.
Back to “Roots” with a Multi-Channel Remake of the Television Classic
A review of the History Channel remake of the landmark mini-series, “Roots.”
Women Overtake the Frat House: How Female Comedians Have Redefined Comedy Central
The success of shows like “Inside Amy Schumer” and “Broad City” has opened the door for more shows with female comedians front and center, including “Idiotsitter” and “Another Period.”
FOX Drags Viewers Kicking and Screaming Back to “Wayward Pines”
A review of the second season of FOX’s “Wayward Pines,” premiering Wednesday, May 25th.
Believe in the Power of the Word of AMC’s “Preacher”
A review of AMC’s “Preacher,” co-created and directed by Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: May 12, 2016
A bunch of 2016 Oscar nominees and must-own Criterion releases just hit Blu-ray. Pick your favorite!
Chuck Jones Meets “Sunset Boulevard”: On Robert Zemeckis’ “Death Becomes Her”
An appreciation for Robert Zemeckis’ 1992 dark comedy “Death Becomes Her,” now available on Blu-ray from Shout! Factory.
“We Were Exploited, But They Were Nice About it”: A Whit Stillman Trilogy Arrives on Blu-ray
Writer/director Whit Stillman’s first three films are now available in a Blu-ray package from the Criterion Collection.
“Houdini & Doyle” Doesn’t Live Up To Legends In Its Title
A review of FOX’s new series “Houdini & Doyle,” premiering May 2, 9/8c.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: April 21, 2016
A guide to the latest on Blu-ray, including “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2” and “Only Angels Have Wings” (the first time those two movies have ever been in a sentence together).
“Silicon Valley” & “Veep” Return For Near-Perfect Comedy Hour
A review of the new seasons of HBO’s “Silicon Valley” and “Veep.”
Tom Hiddleston and Hugh Laurie Shine in AMC’s Brilliant “The Night Manager”
A review of AMC’s “The Night Manager,” starring Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie, Tom Hollander, Olivia Colman, and Elizabeth Debicki.
The Return of “Dice” Continues on Showtime
A review of Andrew “Dice” Clay’s new Showtime comedy, “Dice.”
