‘Andromeda Strain’ movie (1971) seems longer than TV miniseries (2008)
Michael Crichton Monday (Movie and TV reviews): The film is a faithful adaptation of Crichton’s book, but the miniseries is better.
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‘Andromeda Strain’ movie (1971) seems longer than TV miniseries (2008)
Great actresses carry ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 2 (2019)
Throwback Thursday (TV review): Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Zoe Kravitz, Laura Dern and Meryl Streep take turns being stellar.
Everyone breaks bad in ‘Better Call Saul’ Season 5 (2020)
Blogging ‘Saul’ (TV review): As the plot thickens, one thing is clear: “BCS” has grown far beyond a mere link-up prequel to “Breaking Bad.”
‘Clarice’ explores heroine after ‘Silence of the Lambs’
First episode impressions (TV review): In Rebecca Breeds, the casting directors found someone who looks like Foster and Moore morphed together.
I need a hug after Whedon abuse allegations
TV commentary: It seems like a good time to further appreciate the folks other than Joss Whedon who made his shows great.
‘Better Call Saul’ Season 4 reviews
John’s “Better Call Saul” Season 4 flashback review, Feb. 11, 2021 Shaune’s “Better Call Saul” Season 4 review, Oct. 18, 2018
‘Better Call Saul’ Season 4 (2018) reaches breaking points
Blogging ‘Saul’ (TV review): Always slow burning in an appealing way, “Saul” Season 4 finally gives us key turning points for Jimmy and Mike.
‘Better Call Saul’ Season 3 (2017) delivers compelling prequel stories
Blogging ‘Saul’ (TV review): “Breaking Bad” faves such as Gus, Hector and Lydia get their backstories off the ground in “Saul” Season 3.
‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ loses magic in Part 4
TV review: The series-ending Part 4 is all over the place, yet it still doesn’t find time to do anything with the supporting cast.
‘Better Call Saul’ Season 2 (2016) mulls moral costs
Blogging ‘Saul’ (TV review): Jimmy finds it’s hard to open a business. And that’s not even counting the moral and psychological costs.