NBC’s “This Is Us” Kicks Off with Twist-Driven Pilot
A review of NBC’s new family drama series, “This Is Us,” premiering Tuesday, September 20 at 10/9c.
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Pride and Shame: The 20th Anniversary of “The West”
An appreciation of Ken Burns’ fascinating “The West” on its 20th anniversary and a case to call Burns an auteur.
Split Personality: Two Cuts of “Raising Cain” Come to Blu-ray
A celebration of Brian De Palma’s audacious “Raising Cain” on occasion of a new Blu-ray release from Shout! Factory.
Amazon’s “One Mississippi” Tells a Familiar but Sincere Story
A review of the new Amazon series, “One Mississippi,” co-created by and starring Tig Notaro.
I Am Not a Gun: The Timelessness of “The Iron Giant”
An appreciation of Brad Bird’s “The Iron Giant” in light of the film’s first Blu-ray release.
FX Launches Donald Glover’s “Atlanta” and Pamela Adlon’s “Better Things”
A review of two new shows on FX, “Atlanta” and “Better Things.”
Ava DuVernay Comes to TV with OWN’s “Queen Sugar”
A TV review of OWN Network’s new soap opera “Queen Sugar,” created by Ava DuVernay and Oprah Winfrey.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: September 1, 2016
A look at the latest and greatest on streaming services and Blu-ray, including Orson Welles on Criterion, “The Nice Guys,” “The Jungle Book,” “Me Before You” and more!
“Beyond the Valley of the Dolls” Freaks Out the Criterion Collection on September 27
Russ Meyer’s “Beyond the Valley of the Dolls,” written by Roger Ebert, will be released on Criterion Blu-ray/DVD on September 27.
“You’re the Worst” Remains One of TV’s Best Shows
A review of FXX’s “You’re the Worst,” which starts season three on August 31.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: August 18, 2016
The latest in streaming and Blu-ray/DVD options, including “A Hologram for the King,” “The Gang’s All Here,” “Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own Words” and much more!
No Matter Where You Go, Here It Is: “The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension” Hits Blu-ray
A celebration of the cult classic “The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension,” in light of the film’s release on Shout! Factory Blu-ray.
Brad Anderson’s “Session 9”: The Little Leap From Comedy to Killing
A look at the early days of the career of Brad Anderson in light of the Shout Factory Blu-ray release of “Session 9.”
Creative Passion of “The Get Down” Overwhelms Any Flaws
Baz Luhrmann’s “The Get Down” is so romantic and extreme that it’s almost overwhelming.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: August 4, 2016
The latest on Blu-ray and DVD, including “The Invitation,” “Sing Street,” “Louder Than Bombs,” “Keanu” and “Hardcore Henry.”
Netflix Breaks Into Sports with “Last Chance U”
Netflix’s new docu-series tackles a fascinating story of a community college that serves as the final stop for dozens of potential superstars.
The Bend in the River: Terrence Malick’s “The New World”
A review of Terrence Malick’s “The New World,” now on Criterion Blu-ray and DVD.
Blu-ray Review: Kino Lorber’s “Pioneers of African-American Cinema”
A look at one of the most important and valuable Blu-ray releases of the year, which brings to light important aspects of black and cinema history that must not be forgotten.
