‘Night Stalker’ (2005) brings Kolchak into 21st century
One-season wonders (TV review): “X-Files” veteran Frank Spotnitz brings Carl Kolchak full circle with this 2005 update for a new generation.
Horror TV
One-season wonders: ‘Miracles’ (2003) (TV review)
I thought I’d take a break from my “X-Files” seasonal reviews to look at “Miracles” (2003, ABC), which I consider to be part of the “X-Files” family. It’s noteworthy because it was the first network show after […]
Should the ‘Walking Dead’ survivors have reason for hope? (TV commentary)
The first season (only six episodes) of “The Walking Dead” (9 p.m. Central Sundays on AMC) has wrapped up, and a theme has emerged: Should the survivors be hopeful for the future of the human race, or […]
First episode impressions: ‘The Walking Dead’ (TV review)
Here are my first episode impressions of “The Walking Dead,” which airs at 9 p.m. Central Sundays on AMC. 1. It looks like I’m in the minority on this one. “Walking Dead” is already a huge hit […]
Can’t-see TV: 16 sweet shows that aren’t on DVD or Hulu (Commentary)
I noticed that whatever company distributes “Roswell” DVDs recently repackaged them with Katherine Heigl prominently featured on the cover art. Artistically, it’s ridiculous, because Heigl’s Isabel was the fourth-most-important female character on the show, behind […]
What I like about ‘True’: A review of ‘True Blood’ Season 1 (TV review)
“True Blood” makes it look easy. Start with sharply written characters, mix in a plot that’s never predictable, try a few new things here and there, and you have a tasty concoction.