NBC’s new Event Series, ‘La Brea,’ is stuck in the pits
First episode impressions (TV review): “La Brea” name-drops “Lost” and blatantly riffs on it. Suffice it to say, it’s no “Lost.”
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NBC’s new Event Series, ‘La Brea,’ is stuck in the pits
Murder mystery almost an afterthought on ‘American Rust’
First episode impressions (TV review): The genre of a dead body in a dying town is well-worn. But “American Rust” is at least appealingly well-worn.
Wan’s ‘Malignant’ delivers weird – and creepy – science
Movie review: “A new vision of horror” is slightly overstating it, but “Malignant” uses its bizarre premise and wild action to stand out from the horror pack.
‘Only Murders in the Building’ combines crime, cuteness
First episode impressions (TV review): For a dark comedy, this murder serial is warm-hearted. The subtle humor is a delight, and the mystery is compelling.
‘He’s All That’ a cute modern riff on the old story
Movie review: This gender-swapped reimagining of “She’s All That” is not a straight-up replay. Still, it’s less substantial than the original.
‘Reminiscence’ unspools noir plot against cli-fi backdrop
Movie review: The waterlogged future is gorgeous to look at, but the plot is rather standard for a film that seems to promise so much more.
‘Slasher’ returns with gore-ific Season 4 premiere
First episode impressions (TV review): “Slasher” reaffirms its status as the goriest show on TV in a Season 4 that starts slow but is steadily building.
‘The Suicide Squad’ is Gunn’s latest pop-art masterpiece
Movie review: James Gunn can make colorful entertainment like this in his sleep, but it’s the extra attention that makes this sequel better than the original.
Making brainy thrillers isn’t getting ‘Old’ for Night
Movie review: Shyamalan has a modest four-film winning streak after his latest “What the heck is happening?” mystery, “Old.”
‘Roswell, New Mexico’ Season 3 shows wear and tear
First episode impressions (TV review): The series started with promise a couple years back. But it has never lived up to its potential, and “Hands” is a new low.