John’s 10 favorite TV characters at the moment (Commentary)
Here are my 10 favorite TV characters at the moment, as the traditional season winds down and the summer season begins:
Batman/Gotham
It’s no joke to say ‘The Killing Joke’ (1988) is among the elite ‘Batman’ comics
‘Batman’ flashback (Comic book review): This classic one-shot issue toys around with various origins for the Joker.
‘Batman: Year One’ (1987) explores Batman’s rough and tumble superhero start
‘Batman’ flashback (Comic book review): Miller takes the Dark Knight back to his formative superhero years.
‘Batman: The Dark Knight Returns’ (1986) examines superheroes’ roles in a corrupt world
‘Batman’ flashback (Comic book review): Miller’s “What if” story examines Batman’s and Superman’s roles in a country with corrupt governance.
John’s top 10 TV shows of 2016
These were my 10 favorite shows of 2016: 1. “Atlanta” (Season 1, FX) – Donald Glover’s brainchild is a crazy mix of “Curb Your Enthusiasm”-esque wry observations (Earn’s inability to order a kids’ meal), envelope-pushing storytelling […]
Gals take lead in mediocre ‘Batman’ spinoff ‘Birds of Prey’ (2002-03)
One-season wonders (TV review): This WB series takes a crack at a “Batman”-without-Batman saga.
EW’s 50 Most Powerful Superheroes list has absurd omissions
Commentary: An analysis of Entertainment Weekly’s list of elite superheroes.
‘Gotham’ Season 3 loads up on characters for the ‘Mad City’ arc
First episode impressions (TV review): Fox’s “Batman” prequel continues to load up on comic-book intrigue.
Fall TV 2016: 8 new and returning shows to watch among the minefield of remakes (Commentary)
The Fall 2016 season is Exhibit A in the case that TV is running low on original ideas: “MacGyver”(8 p.m. Fridays, CBS, Sept. 23) is a straight-up relaunch with a new cast, hoping to capture some […]
Checking in on ‘Gotham’s’ rogues gallery as Season 2 winds down
TV commentary: We take a look at what “Gotham’s” baddies have been up to lately.