Amazon’s “The New Yorker Presents” is Addictive and Ambitious
A review of Amazon’s new series “The New Yorker Presents.”
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“Better Call Saul” Returns as Confident As Season One
A review of season two of AMC’s “Better Call Saul.”
HBO’s Ambitious “Vinyl” Takes Its Time
A review of HBO’s new series “Vinyl,” which features a pilot episode directed by Martin Scorsese.
James Franco Carries “11.22.63” Over Sluggish Midsection
A review of the Hulu eight-part event series adaptation of Stephen King’s bestselling book.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: February 4, 2016
The latest and greatest on Blu-ray and DVD, including “Bridge of Spies,” “Chi-Raq,” “Suffragette,” “Truth” and more.
Fascinating Drama of “The People vs. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story”
A review of FX’s “The People vs. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story.”
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: January 21, 2016
New titles on Blu-ray and DVD including “The Martian,” “Mr. Robot” and “Straight Outta Compton.”
Return of “The X-Files” Stumbles But Quickly Recovers
A review of this Sunday’s return of “The X-Files,” which gets a lot better on Monday.
Great Cast, Sharp Writing Carry Amazon’s “Mad Dogs”
A review of the Amazon series “Mad Dogs,” premiering January 22.
FX’s “Baskets” Finds Zach Galifianakis in Fine Form
A review of FX’s new comedy, “Baskets.”
Au Revoir: On Criterion’s Release of “Inside Llewyn Davis”
A review of the Criterion release of Joel & Ethan Coen’s “Inside Llewyn Davis.”
The Shifting Grounds of Human Behavior: A&E’s “War and Peace”
A review of “War & Peace,” premiering tonight on A&E, Lifetime and The History Channel.
Showtime’s “Billions” Carried by Excellent Cast
Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis star in Showtime’s “Billions”.
TV Review: USA’s Evasive “Colony” Occupies Familiar Territory
A review of USA’s new series “Colony.”
TBS’ “Angie Tribeca” is Rampantly and Wonderfully Dorky
A review of TBS’ new series “Angie Tribeca.”
Film Noir For the Baby Boomer Generation: Wim Wenders’ “The American Friend”
A piece on Wim Wenders’ “The American Friend,” released on Blu-ray by Criterion tomorrow.
FOX’s “Second Chance” is Depressingly Awful
FOX’s “Second Chance” isn’t worth a first look.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: January 7, 2016
A column on the latest Blu-ray and DVD releases, including “The Visit,” “Sicario,” “The Look of Silence,” “Bone Tomahawk” and “Lady Snowblood.”
NBC’s “Shades of Blue” & ABC’s “American Crime” Filter Social Issues Through Network Lens
A review of two network dramas this week, NBC’s Shades of Blue and ABC’s American Crime.
Flashy Production Drains Discovery’s “Killing Fields” of Its Power
A TV review of Discovery’s “Killing Fields”.
