Category Archives: Reviews

14
May

The List: Top 10 ‘Seinfeld’ Episodes

The final episode of what many consider the greatest sitcom of all time aired 15 years ago this week. The finale caused a lot of controversy, but I enjoyed it quite a bit, and still do. But it wasn’t anywhere … Continue reading →

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11
May

TV Week: 5-11 May 2013

NEW SHOWS: The Simpsons – “Whiskey Business” (C) This season’s completely limping to the finish line. Like last week, a decent A-story falls prey to having too many subplots to contend with. Modern Family – “My Hero” (A-) A rather … Continue reading →

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2
May

TV Week: 28 Apr-4 May 2013

NEW SHOWS: The Simpsons – “Pulpit Friction” (C) The first 10 minutes had this headed straight for “A” territory. The bed-bug opener was scarier than any Treehouse of Horror and the religious satire delivered by guest star Ed Norton was … Continue reading →

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28
Apr

TV Week: 21-27 Apr 2013

NEW SHOWS: The Following – “The End is Near” (A) Just a forewarning: This A is not the same as an A for The Americans or Hannibal. It’s simply an A for being the best episode the show has ever … Continue reading →

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21
Apr

TV Week: 14-20 Apr 2013

NEW SHOWS: The Simpsons – “What Animated Women Want” (C+) Some funny dirty sex gags—Rev. Lovejoy in bondage gear and Moe writing erotic Andy Griffith Show fan-fiction—but did this episode even have a point? The Americans – “Covert War” (A-) … Continue reading →

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12
Apr

The Weekender: Mixed ‘Company’

IN THEATERS: 42 (PG-13) Starring Chadwick Boseman, T.R. Knight, Harrison Ford Written and directed by Brian Helgeland Another entry into the Athletes That Had to Overcome Racism in a Movie That’s Extremely Heavy-Handed but Nonetheless Inspirational pantheon that also includes … Continue reading →

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11
Apr

No TV Week column this week

The Dallas International Film Festival is wrapping up, but there are plenty of films to see before it’s finished on Sunday. That means I’ll be there when I’m not at work, so there won’t be any time to catch up … Continue reading →

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7
Apr

TV Week: 31 Mar-6 Apr 2013

NEW SHOWS: The Following – “Whips and Regret” (B-) Despite getting bogged down with some of the worst dialogue since The Room, I really like where this show is going with the cult starting to crack. Despite the episode’s constant … Continue reading →

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4
Apr

The Weekender: Pretty much ‘Dead’ Already

IN THEATERS: Evil Dead (R) Starring Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Jessica Lucas Screenplay by Fede Alvarez & Rodo Sayagues Directed by Fede Alvarez It’s hard to think of any movie from the last 35 years that needs to be remade less … Continue reading →

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31
Mar

TV Week: 24-30 Mar 2013

NEW SHOWS: The Following – “Guilt” (B-) The first 2/3rds of this episode were about as good as this show gets, but then they just had to blow it. The writers have basically painted themselves into a corner, and it’s definitely … Continue reading →

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