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.”
Everyone breaks bad in ‘Better Call Saul’ Season 5 (2020)
‘What’s Up, Tiger Lily?’ (1966) presages ‘MST3K’
Woody Wednesday (Movie review): Allen’s first directorial effort is one of his weirdest. He and his pals riff dialog (and a plot) atop a Japanese spy film.
‘John Hughes: A Life in Film’ (2015) a starter bio
Hughes Day Tuesday (Book review): This coffee-table book doesn’t have everything you want in a Hughes bio, but it has interesting nuggets.
‘Deep Storm’ (2007) finds thrills at ocean’s floor
Preston & Child flashback (Book review): We know less about the ocean floor than outer space. Child’s speculative novel aims to narrow the gap.
‘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.
Tommy and Tuppence debut in ‘Secret Adversary’ (1922)
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Christie’s second novel introduces the delightful would-be couple, along with an overly complex plot.
‘Professor Marston’ (2017) tells of Wonder Woman’s inspirations
Superhero Saturday (Movie review): Like Wonder Woman herself, her creator and the women who inspired him were ahead of their time.
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.
‘Silence of the Lambs’ (1991) threads needle to Oscar glory
Hannibal at 40 (Movie review): A great Foster performance combines with a style that influenced “X-Files.” The result: the only horror-film Best Picture.
‘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.