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It's a Wonderful Life

‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ (1946), but is it a wonderful movie?

December 24, 2024April 17, 2025 John Hansen Buffy the Vampire Slayer/Angel

Christmas movie flashback: Frank Capra’s classic must be the most widely beloved movie about the business of real-estate loans. (Plus: A look at the film’s influence on “Buffy” Season 3.)

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Lifepod

Hitchcock gets transported to space in ‘Lifepod’ (1993)

December 18, 2024December 18, 2024 John Hansen Alfred Hitchcock

On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): This TV movie makes good use of its strong cast with sharp themes, future tech and a whodunit.

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Poirot Season 6

‘Agatha Christie’s Poirot’ Season 6 (1994-95) adds Christmas cheer

December 15, 2024November 25, 2024 John Hansen Agatha Christie

Sleuthing Sunday (TV review): Which isn’t to say everyone is jolly in the Lee household for “Hercule Poirot’s Christmas,” but we wouldn’t have it any other way.

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Alfred Hitchcock Presents Season 1

‘Alfred Hitchcock Presents’ Season 1 (1955-56) brings the macabre into living rooms

December 11, 2024December 18, 2024 John Hansen Alfred Hitchcock

On a Hitchcock kick (TV review): As a holiday treat, we look at “Back for Christmas” and Hitchcock’s three other directorial efforts from “AHP’s” first season.

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Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 2

Teen TV looks to the past with ‘Cobra Kai,’ ‘Hysteria!,’ ‘Cruel Intentions’

November 23, 2024November 23, 2024 John Hansen Cobra Kai/Karate Kid

First episode impressions (TV reviews): “Cobra Kai” remains inspired, while the other two series almost begrudgingly go through the motions.

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Disclaimer

Fall TV premieres continue with ‘Disclaimer,’ ‘Day of the Jackal,’ ‘Creep Tapes’

November 20, 2024November 20, 2024 John Hansen Horror TV

First episode impressions (TV reviews): Only the miniseries modernization of “Jackal” is worth following, and even for that, you’ll need patience.

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Teacup

‘Teacup’ extends the ubiquity of Puzzle Box shows

October 19, 2024October 19, 2024 John Hansen Horror TV

First episode impressions (TV review): This short (?) and stout series is the latest in a genre with decreasing thrills and surprises.

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High Potential

‘High Potential,’ ‘Brilliant Minds,’ ‘Penguin’ showcase diverse brains

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 John Hansen Batman/Gotham

First episode impressions (TV reviews): Good ole comfort TV is also on the docket this fall, with “Murder in a Small Town,” “Rescue: HI-Surf” and “Doctor Odyssey.”

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Fall TV Preview

Fall TV preview 2024: 10 shows I wouldn’t mind watching

September 23, 2024September 24, 2024 John Hansen Batman/Gotham

Fall TV preview: Fall TV is still a thing (sort of), so here are 10 new shows that might be worth checking out.

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Evil Season 4

‘Evil’ wraps 50-episode run as one of TV’s sneaky-best shows

September 14, 2024September 13, 2024 John Hansen Horror TV

TV review: Canceled before the Kings were ready to end the story, “Evil” never loses its laser-focus on the main trio and what they stand for.

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