It’s freaky how great ‘Freaks and Geeks’ (1999-2000) still is
One-season wonders (TV review): It’s time to geek out over the brilliance of this breakthrough teen TV series from Paul Feig and Judd Apatow.
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‘Quantum Leap’ finds its way home, with mixed results
First episode impressions (TV review): The resurrection of the beloved sci-fi series is loaded with potential, but so far it’s missing the magic.
Fuller’s version of ‘Carrie’ (2002) digs into characters
Stephen King flashback (Movie review): The third “Carrie” film is a more faithful and character-driven take on King’s book.
‘Law & Order’ rips from decade of headlines to launch Season 21
First episode impressions (TV review): NBC makes up for one of its biggest mistakes by bringing back the original NYC-based “L&O” after a 12-year hiatus.
NBC’s new Event Series, ‘La Brea,’ is stuck in the pits
First episode impressions (TV review): “La Brea” name-drops “Lost” and blatantly riffs on it. Suffice it to say, it’s no “Lost.”
‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ ain’t exactly ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’
First episode impressions (TV review): Still, the first episode of the Jane Levy-starring musical comedy is far from terrible.
Movies and TV shows John is looking forward to in 2020
2020 preview: Here are 10 films and 10 television shows I’m looking forward to in the new year.
John’s top 10 TV shows of 2019
2019 television: 2019 saw the continued dominance of streaming services and the rise to prominence of standalone miniseries.
John’s and Shaune’s 20 favorite TV shows of the 2010s
2010s in review: In chronological order, these were our 20 favorite TV shows of the 2010s.
First episode impressions: ‘The Unicorn’ and ‘Perfect Harmony’ (TV reviews)
In this age of easily accessible TV, there’s no such thing as timeslot battles anymore, but for the sake of fun, let’s pit “The Unicorn” (CBS) against “Perfect Harmony” (NBC). The half-hour sitcoms air at […]