John’s top 10 movies of 2020
2020 movies: This unusual year nonetheless offered some movies worth celebrating. Here are my top 10 films of 2020.
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John’s top 10 TV shows of 2020
2020 television: Like everything else, TV took a hit in this year of the pandemic, but networks felt the impact more so than streaming and premium.
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ an overwrought ‘Monkey’s Paw’ riff
Movie review: While this sequel is overlong and meandering, the action scenes are top-shelf and it builds Diana’s character.
Frenetic ‘Flight Attendant’ Season 1 sticks the landing
TV review: Kaley Cuoco breaks free of her “Big Bang Theory” days as the titular hot mess who gets caught up in a serious mystery.
Documentary ‘Class Action Park’ captures nostalgia, danger
Movie review: The documentary bounces back and forth between gleeful descriptions of the dangerous rides and more sobering facts.
‘Swamp Thing’ much better than previous screen versions
First episode impressions (TV review): DC Universe’s “Swamp Thing” — now on The CW — massively improves on the ridiculous 1980s movies.
‘Raised by Wolves’ offers little beyond its look
First episode impressions (TV review): The fall TV season gets off to a weak start with a show that suggests Scott-style greatness but doesn’t get there.
Relatively thin schedule offers some highlights
Fall TV 2020 (Commentary): Here are my thoughts on 13 notable premieres as the Fall 2020 TV season begins amid the pandemic.
CW’s branch of DC universe blandly expands with ‘Stargirl’
First episode impressions (TV review): The CW’s DC universe expands yet again — but in unremarkable fashion with “Stargirl.”
‘Titans,’ ‘Doom Patrol’ launch DC Universe streaming channel
First episode impressions (TV reviews): “Titans” and “Doom Patrol” bring DC to streaming.