‘Space Cadet’ launches an underachiever into … space!
Movie review: “Houston has a new problem.” Only Emma Roberts’ party girl is not a problem, she’s a heroine. And a funny one at that.
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‘Space Cadet’ launches an underachiever into … space!
John’s top 10 TV shows of 2023
2023 television: A couple of old-school network shows break into the streaming-dominated list of my favorite series of the year.
‘Totally Killer’ comments on change of times with dry humor
Movie review: Gen-Z and Gen-X are baffled by each other in this not-scary horror-comedy that’s at least funny.
‘Gen V’ continues super-smart storytelling from ‘The Boys’
First episode impressions (TV review): The universe of “The Boys” goes back to school for more social commentary and weirdness.
Fall TV preview 2023: 10 shows I wouldn’t mind watching
Fall TV preview: Amid the strike, networks and streamers have patched together a slate of pre-planned shows and foreign imports.
Fall movie preview 2023: 10 films I wouldn’t mind seeing
Fall movie preview: Get ready to carve your pumpkins and fire up the hearth, as horror films, docu-dramas and Oscar bait warm up the slate.
‘Air’ an engrossing chronicle of Nike’s side of the legendary MJ deal
Movie review: Folks on an Eighties hoops kick with “Winning Time” will enjoy this engrossing dive into Nike’s signing of Michael Jordan.
‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Season 5 looks to the future
First episode impressions (TV review): The flash-forwards provide talking points, but Tony Shalhoub and the gorgeous sets are what make “Maisel” marvelous.
John’s top 10 movies of 2022
2022 movies: The horror genre enjoyed a particularly strong year, but I rallied toward the comedies as I ranked my favorites.
John’s top 10 TV shows of 2022
2022 television: The landscape of TV is being flattened – fewer episodes, but more shows. That makes narrowing this list to a mere 10 quite a challenge.