‘Presumed Innocent’ a slick spin on the classic book/film
TV review: David E. Kelley’s melodrama and big personalities blend well with the compelling legal issues at the core of the Scott Turow potboiler.
David E. Kelley
‘Presumed Innocent’ a slick spin on the classic book/film
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.
Grant, Kidman shine in Kelley’s ‘The Undoing’
TV review: HBO’s “The Undoing” is the latest dark murder mystery from David E. Kelley, and it’s a compelling one thanks in part to a stellar cast.
First episode impressions: ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 2 (TV review)
If the first episode is any indication, “Big Little Lies’ ” second season (9 p.m. Eastern Sundays on HBO) lacks the zest of the first but has so much momentum in the wake of the […]
‘The Practice’ Season 7 review
“The Practice” Season 7 (2002-03, ABC) – Despite some miscalculations in characterization, David E. Kelley’s show is still an important forum for addressing the ills of the justice system. The show will get a cast […]
‘The Practice’ Season 8 review
John’s “The Practice” Season 8 (episodes 1-13) review, Brainerd Dispatch, Jan. 29, 2004
‘The Practice’ Season 6 review
NDSU Spectrum: TV review ‘The Practice,’ ‘Law & Order’ battle in the courtroom By JOHN HANSEN Feb. 8, 2002 Considering how many law dramas there are on TV, it’s too bad the lawyers don’t cross […]
‘Boston Public’ Season 1 reviews
NDSU Spectrum: TV review ‘Boston Public’ sheds light on the teachers’ point of view By JOHN HANSEN Feb. 9, 2001 “Boston Public” is not your stereotypical high school drama. Despite some surface similarities to “Dawson’s […]
‘Lake Placid’ review
“Lake Placid” – “Halloween H2O” director Steve Miner cranks out another horror film that cuts corners whenever possible. Hardly anyone lives on the lake being terrorized by the 30-foot crocodile, so the “dangerous situations” seem […]
Catching up with ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 1 (TV review)
“Big Little Lies” (which aired earlier this year on HBO, and can now be found on HBO Go or at Redbox) is the best thing I’ve seen from David E. Kelley, and also by far […]