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3 TV shows and 3 movies to see in 2021

January 1, 2021June 27, 2021 John Hansen Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul

2021 preview: This could be hugely entertaining year for audiences, as we get all those delayed 2020 releases plus some new ones.

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John’s top 10 TV shows of 2020

December 30, 2020June 27, 2021 John Hansen Curb Your Enthusiasm

2020 television: Like everything else, TV took a hit in this year of the pandemic, but networks felt the impact more so than streaming and premium.

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The Haunting of Bly Manor

‘Haunting of Bly Manor’ a beautiful, flawed meditation on love

October 19, 2020October 27, 2022 John Hansen Haunting of Hill House

TV review: It’s not as scary or as good as “Haunting of Hill House,” but this follow-up features a lot of beautiful storytelling.

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Emily in Paris

Lily Collins shines in predictable ‘Emily in Paris’

October 16, 2020July 14, 2021 John Hansen Horror TV

First episode impressions (TV reviews): Here are my early takes on “Emily in Paris,” the horror series “Monsterland” and the MCU’s “Helstrom.”

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Fall TV 2020

Relatively thin schedule offers some highlights

September 3, 2020July 21, 2021 John Hansen Fargo

Fall TV 2020 (Commentary): Here are my thoughts on 13 notable premieres as the Fall 2020 TV season begins amid the pandemic.

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Top 10 TV characters

John’s 10 favorite TV characters at the moment

May 24, 2020August 18, 2021 John Hansen Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

TV list: Here are my 10 favorite characters from the last year of television, from networks to cable to streaming, counting down from 10 to 1.

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‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ Part 3 is a step backward

February 14, 2020April 30, 2023 John Hansen Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

TV review: The third season of the Netflix comic adaptation is more of a slog to get through.

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Movies and TV shows John is looking forward to in 2020

January 1, 2020August 18, 2021 John Hansen Alienist

2020 preview: Here are 10 films and 10 television shows I’m looking forward to in the new year.

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John’s and Shaune’s 20 favorite TV shows of the 2010s

December 27, 2019August 18, 2021 John Hansen and Shaune Redfield Atlanta

2010s in review: In chronological order, these were our 20 favorite TV shows of the 2010s.

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‘American Horror Story: 1984’ riffs on ‘Friday the 13th’ films

September 19, 2019May 12, 2023 John Hansen American Horror Story

First episode impressions (TV review): “American Horror Story” taps into Eighties slasher nostalgia.

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