‘Supergirl’ vs. ‘Riverdale’: Which is the dumber show?
TV commentary: We compare two CW shows going through creative struggles.
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All 10 episodes of ‘Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams,’ ranked
TV review: Here are my rankings of the 10 episodes of the Amazon Prime series that adapts selected Philip K. Dick short stories.
Murder through the years: A look at ‘The Alienist’ and ‘Bellevue’
First episode impressions (TV review): “The Alienist” and “Bellevue” present murder mysteries at decidedly different points in time.
‘Black Lightning’ more dramatic, less cartoony than most CW DC shows
First episode impressions (TV review): The latest CW DC show is more grounded than the others.
The 75th Golden Globes are over. Here’s everything they got right! (Commentary)
Last night’s Golden Globe Awards were a welcome surprise for me. I have gotten used to, in my time as a film and television enthusiast, the entertainment I support being consigned to the “also ran” […]
‘Manhunt: Unabomber’ a gripping portrayal of the Kaczynski case (TV review)
Last week I was scrolling through Netflix looking for something to pass the time. I came across “Manhunt: Unabomber” (2017, Discovery Channel) and decided to give it a shot. I ended up watching all eight […]
10 movies and TV shows John is looking forward to in 2018 (Commentary)
Here are 10 TV shows and movies I have high hopes for in the new year: “The X-Files” (TV show, 8 p.m. Eastern Wednesdays, starting Wednesday, Fox) – OK, so I’m not as big on […]
John’s top 10 TV shows of 2017
We’re living in a historical transitional period for TV, as streaming services compete with traditional networks and cable/satellite channels for our entertainment dollar. As such, television has never been better, regardless of how it gets […]
Sherman-Palladino achieves career hat trick with ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’
TV review: The creator of “Gilmore Girls” launches her third great series, this time via Amazon Prime.